JP7021933B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

There are various types of roles such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the game state can be controlled to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, there is a machine in which the winning probability of a winning combination differs depending on a set value, and there is a machine that controls from a normal state to an advantageous state based on the winning of a predetermined winning combination (for example, Patent Document 1). ). That is, the slot machine of Patent Document 1 is configured to advance the game as designed.

Japanese Patent No. 5770922

However, in the case of the slot machine of Patent Document 1, there is no way to confirm whether or not the game is proceeding as designed, and at what timing the various processes performed for such confirmation are executed. There was also room for improvement.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to enable confirmation that the slot machine is as designed and to appropriately perform processing necessary for confirmation. To provide a slot machine.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A state control means that can control any of a plurality of types of states including a normal state and an advantageous state,
In order to generate a specific state signal for specifying the end of the advantageous state for the test apparatus for testing the slot machine, specific state data that can specify the end of the advantageous state is set, and the specific state data is set. A state signal generation means capable of generating a state signal based on the specific state data,
Calculation of a specific ratio, which is the ratio of the total game value given to the player in the game controlled to the advantageous state among all the games, to the total game value given to the player in all the games. A specific update processing means for executing a specific update process based on the specific state data, which is a process for updating the game value amount used in the game.
Specific notification means for notifying information that can specify the specific ratio, and
Based on the derivation of the grant display result, the game value is given to the player, and the grant process for generating the grant signal for specifying the granted game value amount to the test device is executed. With a grant processing means,
When the advantageous state ends based on the fact that the display result is derived in the advantageous state, the specific update processing means is between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the specific state data is set. , Execute the specific update process,
The state signal generation means generates the specific state signal after the execution of the addition process.
Between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the specific update process is executed, the grant abnormality determination process for determining the abnormality related to the addition of the game value is executed .
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
For controlling the state by a state control means (for example, the main control unit 41) capable of controlling any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state (for example, a non-bonus state) and an advantageous state (for example, a bonus state). Processing) and
Setting means for setting specific state data (for example, bonus data is OFF) that can specify the end of the advantageous state (for example, the main control unit 41 turns ON or OFF the bonus data in the external output signal output process (Sa11)). Processing to set) and
The total game value given to the player in the game controlled to the advantageous state among all the games with respect to the total game value given to the player in all the games (for example, the total number of payouts) (for example, the total payout number). For example, a specific update process (for example, a specific update process) that is an update process of a game value amount (for example, a total number of payouts, a number of bonus payouts) used to calculate a specific ratio (for example, a bonus ratio) that is a ratio of the bonus payout number). , Specific update processing means (for example, data processing for role ratio monitoring executed by the main control unit 41) that executes data processing for role ratio monitoring (Sa4)).
It is provided with a specific notification means (for example, a game machine information display 50) for notifying information that can specify the specific ratio (for example, information displayed on the game machine information display 50 shown in FIG. 1 (c)).
When the advantageous state ends based on the fact that the display result is derived in the advantageous state, the specific update processing means is between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the specific state data is set. , The specific update process is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the bonus state ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the bonus state, after the symbol combination is derived in t2, t7 Data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed until the bonus data is set to OFF).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
Further provided with a granting means (for example, a medal payout process executed by the main control unit 41) for executing a granting process (for example, a medal payout process (Sa9)) for granting a game value to a player.
When the advantageous state ends based on the fact that the display result is derived in the advantageous state, the specific update processing means waits between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the granting process is executed. The specific update process is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the bonus state ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the bonus state, the symbol combination is derived in t2 and then in t5. Data processing for role ratio monitoring of t4 to t5 is executed until the medal payout process is executed).

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above
An abnormality determination means (for example, the main control unit 41) that executes an abnormality determination process (for example, an error determination process (Sa3)) for determining an abnormality of the game machine (for example, an abnormality related to inserting medals or an abnormality related to paying out medals) is executed. Error judgment processing)
When the advantageous state ends based on the fact that the display result is derived in the advantageous state, the abnormality determining means waits between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the specific update process is executed. The abnormality determination process is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the bonus state ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the bonus state, after the bonus symbol combination is derived in t2, t4 The error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed until the data processing for the role ratio monitor is executed.)

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
A state notification means (for example, a notification effect command transmission process executed by the main control unit 41) that executes a notification process (for example, a notification effect command transmission process (Sa10)) for notifying information that can specify the end of the advantageous state. )
The state notification means executes the notification process before the specific state data is set (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, before the bonus data is set to OFF in t7, t6 to t7. The notification effect command transmission process is executed).

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
An external state signal generation means (eg, executed by the main control unit 41) that generates a specific state signal (for example, a bonus in-time signal) for causing the test apparatus for testing the slot machine to specify the end of the advantageous state. Further equipped with output signal output processing (Sa11))
The state signal generation means includes the setting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the process of turning off the bonus data is executed in the external output signal output process (Sa11)).

(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
A granting means (for example, a medal payout process executed by the main control unit 41) for executing a granting process (for example, a medal payout process (Sa9)) for granting a game value to a player,
The test device is provided with a grant signal generation means (for example, a medal payout process executed by the main control unit 41) for generating a grant signal (for example, a medal OUT signal) for specifying the granted gaming value. Further prepare,
The state signal generation means generates the specific state signal after the execution of the addition process (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, after the execution of the medal payout process of t5 to t6, in the external output signal output process at t7. A signal is generated during the bonus).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine, and (c) is a table of a gaming machine information display. It is a figure which shows an example. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 3rd stop process executed by the main control part. It is a timing chart for explaining the process executed at the start of a bonus. It is a timing chart for explaining the process executed at the end of a bonus. It is a timing chart for explaining the processing executed at the start of an advantageous section. It is a timing chart for explaining the processing executed at the end of an advantageous section.

An embodiment for implementing a slot machine as a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
1 (a) is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, FIG. 1 (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1, and FIG. 1 (c) is a diagram. , It is a figure which shows the display example of the game machine information display.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image. A perspective window (not shown) is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window. On each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window, there is an advantageous section lamp 19 that notifies the player that the advantageous section is in progress by turning on the lamp, and a start switch 7 that is operated when the game (game) is started. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated to stop the rotation of the reel and derive the display result are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game and output various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, controls the lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19 according to the detected operation, and controls the lighting / extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19, and the gaming machine information display 50 described later. Display control. Further, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal to the outside is connected to the main control unit 41.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. The sub control unit 91 controls the display of the image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the command from the main control unit 41. The effect data used for displaying the image of the liquid crystal display 51 is stored in the RAM 91c.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into a medal insertion unit (not shown) or operates a BET switch (not shown) to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the perspective window matches the combination of winning symbols.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main control unit 41 determines a display result that allows derivation. Further, when the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to display the symbol in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the perspective window. The main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R based on the display result that allows the derivation, the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Performs reel control to stop.

When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes a process according to the winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, the process of granting a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1, since it is necessary to set a predetermined bet number in order to execute one game, a medal which is a game value is consumed every time one game is played. Benefits include the addition of game value and the right to play the game without consuming the game value (replay).

Among the winning roles, the special role includes two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). The bonus is won when a predetermined bonus symbol combination (for example, "7-7-7") is aligned on the winning line. If you win the BB, you will get a big bonus. The big bonus ends when the BB end condition (for example, 316 or more medals have been paid out) is satisfied. In this embodiment, it is possible to win two types of BBs, BB1 and BB2, which have different bonus end conditions. Also, if you win the RB, you will be transferred to the regular bonus. Then, the regular bonus ends when the RB end condition (for example, one of the roles wins 6 times or 12 games are exhausted) is satisfied.

The main control unit 41 can control any of a plurality of RT states in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability. The RT state includes an advantageous RT (RT2) and an unfavorable RT (RT0 and RT1). The winning probability of the replay is set so that advantageous RT> disadvantageous RT. The transition between RTs is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Predetermined conditions include winning a prize in a predetermined combination (deriving a combination of RT transition symbols) and deriving a specific spilled eye when a bell winning is missed.

The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of types of game sections as a concept of a state different from the game state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section and an advantageous section. The normal section is a section in which navigation information cannot be notified. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. After the setting is changed, it is controlled to the normal section and shifts to the advantageous section based on winning the transition to the advantageous section. The transition to the advantageous section will be won when certain conditions are met.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section when the advantageous section transition combination (for example, a rare combination such as cherry) is won in the normal section. For example, the advantageous section is a section controlled by AT (assist time). The AT is controlled by the main control unit 41, and is in a notification state in which a navigation effect for notifying the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed. When it is controlled to the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the condition that the end condition of the advantageous section (for example, the number of AT games becomes 0) is satisfied.

[Ratio monitor]
The gaming machine information display 50 shown in FIG. 1 (c) is installed inside the slot machine 1. The game machine information display 50 is composed of a 7-segment display and is arranged on a game control board that controls the game. A clerk or the like can visually recognize the display contents of the gaming machine information display 50 in a state where the front door of the slot machine 1 is open. The gaming machine information display 50 is also referred to as a combination ratio monitor.

The main control unit 41 causes the gaming machine information display 50 to display the advantageous section ratio, the bonus ratio, and the continuous bonus ratio aggregated by the data processing for the combination monitor (Sa4) described later.

The advantageous section ratio is the ratio of the number of games in the advantageous section digested in the advantageous section of all the games to the total number of games digested in all the games. The advantageous section is a period from the time when the AT is won in the state where the AT is not won to the time when all the control of the AT accompanying the winning AT is completed and the shift to the non-AT is completed.

The bonus ratio is the ratio of the number of bonus payouts given to the player in the game controlled by the bonus state (BB and RB) of all the games to the total number of payouts given to the player in all the games. Is.

The continuous bonus ratio is the ratio of the number of payouts in the BB given to the player in the game controlled by the BB among all the games to the total number of payouts given to the player in all the games.

The total game may be, for example, the cumulative number of games since the data of the RAM 41c is initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason, or may be the latest 6000 games.

The main control unit 41 switches the advantageous section ratio, the bonus ratio, and the continuous bonus ratio every predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) in the display order shown in FIG. 1 (c), and is a gaming machine information display. Display at 50.

At this time, the gaming machine information display 50 displays an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed in the upper two digits. For example, "01" is displayed when the advantageous section ratio is displayed, "02" is displayed when the bonus ratio is displayed, and "03" is displayed when the continuous bonus ratio is displayed. It may be done.

Further, at this time, the gaming machine information display 50 displays the ratio to be currently displayed corresponding to the above-mentioned abbreviation in the last two digits, and all the data are displayed in%. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 (c), "70" indicates that the advantageous section ratio is 70%, "60" indicates that the accessory ratio is 60%, and the continuous accessory ratio is 60%. "60" indicating that there is is displayed respectively.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, an example in which the accessory ratio and the advantageous section ratio are calculated in the role ratio monitoring data processing (Sa4) described later will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6. First, when calculating the bonus ratio, the "bonus data" required to determine whether or not it is in a bonus state, and when calculating the advantageous section ratio, whether or not it is an advantageous section. The "data in the advantageous section" necessary for making a judgment will be explained.

[Data during bonus]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the bonus data in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c. The bonus data is data that can specify the control to the bonus state. For example, the data that can identify that the control to the bonus state (“during bonus”) is “FFh”. The main control unit 41 updates (sets ON) the bonus data from "00h" to "FFh" when controlled to the bonus state. The data that can identify that the bonus state is not controlled (“non-bonus”) is “00h”. When the bonus state ends, the main control unit 41 updates the bonus data from "FFh" to "00h" (sets OFF).

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the bonus flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c. The bonus flag is data that can identify the type of bonus state under control. Bonus flags include the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the RB flag. When the main control unit 41 wins the BB1 after winning the BB1, the BB1 flag is set to ON. When the end condition of BB1 is satisfied, the main control unit 41 sets the BB1 flag to OFF. The same applies to BB2 and RB. The bonus flag is updated in the game state setting process (Sa8) and the bonus end check process (Sa5), which will be described later.

The bonus data is set in the "external output signal output process (Sa11)" described later. When any of the bonus flags is set to ON, the main control unit 41 sets the bonus data to ON, and when all the bonus flags are set to OFF, the main control unit 41 sets the bonus data to OFF.

Subsequently, in the external output signal output processing, the main control unit 41 generates a bonus in-bonus signal for causing the test device for testing the slot machine 1 to specify the control to the bonus state. The bonus signal is generated based on the bonus data. Specifically, the main control unit 41 turns the bonus signal in the ON state when the bonus data is set to ON, and turns the bonus signal in the OFF state when the bonus data is set to OFF. The bonus data is also used in the "data processing for role ratio monitoring (Sa4)" to determine whether or not the bonus is controlled.

In this way, using the bonus data, the process of generating the bonus signal is executed in the external output signal output process, and the process of determining whether or not the bonus is controlled in the role ratio monitor data process is performed. Will be executed.

[Data during advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the advantageous section in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c. The data in the advantageous section is data that can specify the control to the advantageous section. For example, the data that can identify that the control to the advantageous section (“during the advantageous section”) is “FFh”. The main control unit 41 updates (sets ON) the data in the advantageous section from "00h" to "FFh" when the data is controlled in the advantageous section. The data that can specify that it is not controlled to the advantageous section (“non-advantageous section”) is “00h”. When the advantageous section ends, the main control unit 41 updates the data in the advantageous section from "FFh" to "00h" (sets OFF).

In the present embodiment, the advantageous section is a section controlled by AT. When the main control unit 41 wins the advantageous section transition combination (when the control to AT is determined), the advantageous section flag is set to ON. When the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied (when the number of AT games becomes 0), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section flag to OFF. The advantageous section flag is updated in the advantageous section management process (Sa7) described later.

The data in the advantageous section is set in the "advantageous section ramp processing (Sa12)" described later. When the advantageous section flag is set to ON, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section data to ON, and when the advantageous section flag is set to OFF, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section data to OFF.

Subsequently, the main control unit 41 executes a process of controlling the lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19 in the advantageous section lamp processing. The lighting mode of the advantageous section lamp 19 is specified by the data during the advantageous section. Specifically, the main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section lamp 19 when the advantageous section data is set to ON (ON state), and sets the advantageous section lamp 19 when the advantageous section data is set to OFF. Is turned off (OFF state). Then, the data in the advantageous section is used in "data processing for role ratio monitoring (Sa4)" when determining whether or not the data is controlled in the advantageous section.

In this way, using the data in the advantageous section, the process of turning on or off the advantageous section lamp 19 in the advantageous section lamp processing is executed, and whether or not the data processing for the combination ratio monitor is controlled to the advantageous section. The judgment process is executed.

[Third stop processing]
The main control unit 41 executes the main process. The main process is a process that is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. And one cycle of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

In the main process, the main control unit 41 waits in a state where the bet number can be set, sets a predetermined number of bets according to the game state, and starts the game when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute. Then, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize based on the random number value for the internal lottery acquired at the same time as the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7. Then, the main control unit 41 executes a process of rotating the reel based on the start of the game.

The main control unit 41 executes the third stop process when the third stop operation (stop operation of the final reel) is performed after the reel has rotated. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the control content of the third stop process executed by the main control unit.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 41 stops the final reel when the third stop operation is performed. As a result, the symbol combination is derived (Sa1). For example, when BB1 is won, the bonus symbol combination of BB1 is derived.

The main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process in the step of Sa2. When the main control unit 41 determines that the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has stopped in the step of Sa1 in the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 responds to the display results derived to each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. The process of determining whether or not a prize has occurred is executed. For example, by deriving the bonus symbol combination of BB1, the prize of BB1 is generated.

The main control unit 41 executes the error determination process in the step of Sa3. The main control unit 41 executes an insertion / withdrawal error check process for determining whether or not an abnormality related to medal insertion from the medal insertion unit or an abnormality related to medal payout from the hopper is detected in the error determination process.

In the input / payout error check process, the main control unit 41 has a payout error flag indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the signal transition of the payout sensor, and an input indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the signal transition of the input / payout medal sensor. It is determined whether or not the error flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if the payout error flag or the input error flag is not set, the input / payout error check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the payout error flag and the input error flag are set, the main control unit 41 performs error processing. In the error processing, the main control unit 41 transmits an error command capable of specifying an error code to the sub control unit 91, and controls the game auxiliary display to display the error code. After that, the main control unit 41 controls the error state until it is specified that the condition for canceling the error state corresponding to the error code is satisfied.

The main control unit 41 executes data processing for role ratio monitoring in the step of Sa4. In the combination monitor data processing, the main control unit 41 first executes a process of updating the total number of payouts used for calculating the bonus ratio, the number of bonus payouts, and the bonus ratio. The total number of payouts, the number of bonus payouts, and the bonus ratio are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

The total number of payouts is updated by adding the number of medals (number of payouts) given to the player by the winning prize generated this time to the current total number of payouts.

The number of payouts during the bonus is updated when the data during the bonus is set to ON. When the bonus data is set to ON, the bonus payout number is updated by adding the number of medals (payout number) given to the player by the winning prize generated this time.

Next, the main control unit 41 calculates the accessory ratio. The main control unit 41 uses the ratio of the number of bonus payouts given to the player in the game controlled to the bonus state of all the games to the total number of payouts given to the player in all the games as the bonus ratio. calculate.

The updated number of payouts, the number of bonus payouts, and the bonus ratio are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

Here, the bonus data is data updated in the external output signal output process (Sa11) executed after the combination monitor data process (Sa4). Therefore, even if the player wins BB1 in this game, the bonus data is not updated from the OFF setting to the ON setting in the data processing for the role ratio monitor, so that the number of bonus payouts is not updated. Will be updated in the next game controlled by BB1.

Further, in this game, even if the end condition of BB1 is satisfied, the bonus data is not updated from the ON setting to the OFF setting in the combination monitor data processing, so that the number of bonus payouts is updated. Then, the number of payouts during the bonus will not be updated from the next game when BB1 actually ends.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes a process of updating the total number of games used for calculating the advantageous section ratio, the number of games in the advantageous section, and the advantageous section ratio. The total number of games, the number of games in the advantageous section, and the ratio of the advantageous section are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

The total number of games is updated by adding one game to the current total number of games.

The number of games in the advantageous section is updated when the data in the advantageous section is set to ON. When the data in the advantageous section is set to ON, the number of games in the advantageous section is updated by adding one game.

Next, the main control unit 41 calculates the advantageous section ratio. The main control unit 41 calculates the ratio of the number of games in the advantageous section digested in the advantageous section of all the games to the total number of games digested in all the games as the advantageous section ratio.

The updated total number of games, the number of games in the advantageous section, and the advantageous section ratio are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

Here, the data in the advantageous section is the data updated in the advantageous section lamp processing (Sa12) executed after the data processing for the combination monitor (Sa4). Therefore, in this game, even if the start condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the number of games in the advantageous section is updated because the data in the advantageous section is not updated from the OFF setting to the ON setting in the data processing for the combination monitor. It will be updated in the next game that is actually controlled in the advantageous section without being done.

Further, in this game, even if the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the number of games in the advantageous section is updated because the data in the advantageous section is not updated from the ON setting to the OFF setting in the data processing for the role ratio monitor. Will be done. Then, the number of games in the advantageous section will not be updated from the next game in which the advantageous section actually ends.

The main control unit 41 causes the gaming machine information display 50 to display the calculated accessory ratio and advantageous section ratio. The process of displaying on the gaming machine information display 50 may be executed, for example, in the timer interrupt process (main). The timer interrupt process (main) is a process executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds).

In this way, the process of updating the total number of payouts and the number of bonus payouts used to calculate the bonus ratio and the process of updating the total number of games and the number of games in the advantageous section used to calculate the advantageous section ratio are both role ratio monitors. Executed in data processing.

The main control unit 41 executes the bonus end check process in the step of Sa5. In the bonus end check process, the main control unit 41 executes the bonus end condition determination process among the processes related to the bonus executed in the game state setting process (Sa8).

In the determination process of the bonus end condition, the main control unit 41 is in a state of being controlled by any of the bonuses of RB, BB1 and BB2, and when the bonus end condition of the bonus is satisfied, the bonus of the bonus is satisfied. Set the bonus flag to OFF. For example, the main control unit 41 sets the BB1 flag if the end condition of BB1 (316 or more medals have been paid out) is satisfied in the state of being controlled by BB1 (BB1 flag is set to ON). Set to OFF.

The main control unit 41 executes RT-related processing in the step of Sa6. In the RT-related processing, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the combination of RT transition symbols accompanied by the transition of the RT state to the reel is stopped, and if the combination of RT transition symbols is stopped, the RAM 41c The current RT state set in the predetermined area of is updated to the RT state corresponding to the combination of the RT transition symbols.

The main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section management process in the step of Sa7. In the advantageous section management process, the main control unit 41 executes a process related to the state transition related to the advantageous section. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes an AT start condition / end condition determination process, an AT game number update process, and the like.

In the determination process of the AT start condition, the main control unit 41 determines that the start condition of the advantageous section is satisfied when the control to the AT is determined by winning the advantageous section transition combination, and the advantageous section flag. Is set to ON. Further, in the AT end condition determination process, the main control unit 41 determines that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied when the number of AT games becomes 0, and sets the advantageous section flag to OFF.

The main control unit 41 executes the game state setting process in the step of Sa8. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 41 executes a process other than the bonus end condition determination process executed in the bonus end check process (Sa5). Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes a determination process of the bonus start condition, an update process of various data such as a bonus in-bonus flag, the number of payouts in the bonus, and the number of games.

In the bonus start condition determination process, the main control unit 41 is in a state where it is not controlled by any of the bonuses of RB, BB1 and BB2, and when the start condition of any of the bonuses is satisfied, the start condition is satisfied. Set the bonus flag of the bonus that is established to ON. For example, the main control unit 41 sets the BB1 flag ON if the start condition of BB1 (BB1 winning) is satisfied in a state where the bonus is not controlled (all bonus flags are set to OFF).

The main control unit 41 executes the medal payout process in the step of Sa9. In the medal payout process, the main control unit 41 grants a predetermined number of medals predetermined for each winning combination to the player according to the generated winnings, and adds the number of medals to be given to the credits. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the hopper motor is driven to pay out the medals not added to the credits from the medal payout exit.

Further, the main control unit 41 generates a medal OUT signal in the medal payout process. The medal OUT signal is a signal in which the number of medals given to the player can be specified in the test device for testing the slot machine 1. The generated medal OUT signal is externally output as a test signal.

The main control unit 41 executes a notification effect command transmission process in the step of Sa10. In the notification effect command transmission process, the main control unit 41 transmits a notification effect command in order to notify the information that can specify the control to the bonus state or the information that can specify the control to the advantageous section. The sub-control unit 91 executes the notification effect by receiving the notification effect command. For example, using the liquid crystal display 51, a notification effect for notifying the start / end of the bonus and a notification effect for notifying the start / end of the AT are executed.

The main control unit 41 executes the external output signal output process in the step of Sa11. In the external output signal output process, the main control unit 41 first executes a process of setting bonus data. When the bonus flag is set to OFF in the bonus end check process (Sa5), the main control unit 41 sets the bonus data to OFF. Further, when the bonus flag is set to ON in the game state setting process (Sa8), the main control unit 41 sets the bonus data to ON.

Then, the main control unit 41 executes a process of generating a test signal transmitted to the test device for testing the slot machine 1 based on the bonus data. For example, the main control unit 41 generates a bonus in-bonus signal for specifying control to the bonus state. The main control unit 41 turns the bonus signal in the ON state when the bonus data is set to ON, and turns the bonus signal in the OFF state when the bonus data is set to OFF.

For example, when the BB1 flag is set to ON, the main control unit 41 sets the bonus data to ON. The main control unit 41 turns on the bonus signal based on the bonus data. The main control unit 41 externally outputs the bonus signal as a test signal. As described above, the bonus data is data prepared for turning the bonus signal externally output as a test signal into an ON state or an OFF state. For example, in the timer interrupt process (main), the bonus signal may be turned ON or OFF based on the bonus data and output externally.

The main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section ramp processing in the step of Sa12. In the advantageous section lamp processing, first, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting data in the advantageous section. In the advantageous section management process (Sa7), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section flag to OFF when the advantageous section flag is set to OFF, and sets the advantageous section flag to ON when the advantageous section flag is set to ON. Is set to ON.

Then, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting advantageous section data based on the advantageous section data. The main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section lamp 19 when the advantageous section data is set to ON (ON state), and turns off the advantageous section lamp 19 when the advantageous section data is set to OFF (OFF state). State). As described above, the advantageous section data is data prepared for turning on or off the advantageous section lamp 19. For example, in the timer interrupt process (main), the advantageous section lamp 19 may be turned on or off based on the advantageous section data.

The processing of Sa5 to Sa8 needs to be executed before the processing of the medal payout processing (Sa9), the external output signal output processing (Sa11), and the advantageous section lamp processing (Sa12). It may be executed after or before the data processing for the role ratio monitor (Sa4). The bonus flag and the advantageous section flag set in Sa5 to Sa8 are used in the external output signal output processing and the like, but are not used in the data processing for the role ratio monitor, and the processing order with the data processing for the role ratio monitor does not matter. Because there isn't. Further, the notification effect command transmission process (Sa10) may be executed at any timing as long as the bonus flag and the advantageous section flag are set in Sa5 to Sa8.

After the third stop process is completed, the process returns to the main process. When a process of transmitting a game end command to the sub-control unit 91 is executed, the process related to the control of one unit of the game is completed, and the main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of the game.

Hereinafter, a specific processing flow will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6 at the start / end of the bonus and at the start / end of the advantageous section.

[Process to be executed at the start of bonus]
FIG. 3 is a timing chart for explaining the process executed at the start of the bonus. In the timing chart of FIG. 3, the horizontal axis indicates the timing t. From the top, the vertical axis shows reel rotation, winning determination processing (Sa2), error determination processing (Sa3), combination ratio monitoring data processing (Sa4), medal payout processing (Sa9), and notification effect command transmission processing (Sa10). , Bonus data, external output signal processing (Sa11), advantageous section data, and advantageous section ramp processing (Sa12) ON / OFF. Hereinafter, a game in which the start condition of BB1 is satisfied during the non-bonus will be described.

At the time of t1, since it is not controlled by any of the bonuses, the bonus data is set to OFF. Moreover, since it is in the non-bonus, the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF. At t1, when the start operation is performed by the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating. At this time, it is assumed that BB1 is won by an internal lottery.

It is assumed that the bonus symbol combination of BB1 is derived when the third stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed at t2. At this time, the winning determination process is executed. Since the bonus symbol combination of BB1 is derived, it is determined that BB1 has won a prize.

At t3, the error determination process is executed. In the example of FIG. 3, it is assumed that an error such as a medal insertion error has not occurred.

At t4, the data processing for the combination monitor is executed. For example, currently, the total number of payouts is "500", the number of bonus payouts is "300", the bonus ratio is "60%", the total number of games is "1000 games", and the number of games in the advantageous section is "700 games". , The advantageous section ratio is "70%".

Since no payout is generated due to the BB1 winning, the total number of payouts remains "500" (the process of adding "0" to "500" is executed). Since the bonus data is set to OFF, the process of adding the number of bonus payouts is not executed. The accessory ratio is calculated as "60%" (= 300 sheets / 500 sheets).

The total number of games is updated to "1001 games" by adding "1 game" to "1000 games". Since the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF, the addition process of the number of payouts in the advantageous section is not executed. The advantageous section ratio is calculated as "70%" (= 700 games / 1001 games).

In this way, in the case where the bonus symbol combination is controlled based on the derivation of the bonus symbol combination in the non-bonus state, after the bonus symbol combination is derived in t2, the data processing for the role ratio monitor is executed in t4. In the meantime, the error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed.

Although not shown in FIG. 3, in the game state setting process (Sa8), the BB1 flag is set to ON by the BB1 winning.

At t5, the medal payout process is executed. Since there is no medal payout due to the BB1 prize, no medal payout will be made.

In this way, when the bonus symbol combination is controlled based on the derivation of the bonus symbol combination in the non-bonus state, from the derivation of the bonus symbol combination in t2 to the execution of the medal payout process in t5. In the meantime, the data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed.

At t6, the notification effect command transmission process is executed. The main control unit 41 transmits a notification effect command capable of specifying control to the BB1. The sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect for notifying the start of BB1 on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the notification effect command.

At t7, the external output signal output process is executed. In the external output signal output process, first, the process of setting the bonus data is executed. Since the BB1 flag is set to ON, the data during the bonus is set to ON. Further, since the bonus data is set to ON, the bonus signal changes from the OFF state to the ON state.

As described above, in the case where the bonus symbol combination is controlled based on the derivation of the bonus symbol combination in the non-bonus state, the bonus symbol combination is derived in t2, and then the bonus data is set in t7. In the meantime, the data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed. Further, after the medal payout processing of t5 to t6 is executed, the bonus intermediate signal is generated in the external output signal output processing in t7. Further, before the bonus data is set in t7, the notification effect command transmission processing of t6 to t7 is executed.

Further, the bonus data is data set in the external output signal output process in order to generate the bonus signal transmitted to the test apparatus. The bonus data (bonus signal) is data used for the slot machine test, and is data commonly used even if the slot machine models are different (model-independent data). Therefore, by executing the data processing for the role ratio monitor using the data used in the test, the data processing program for the role ratio monitor can be made into a common program that does not depend on the model. In this embodiment, three types of bonuses, BB1, BB2, and RB, are prepared, but since these bonuses differ depending on the model, the bonus flag of such a bonus is used for the role ratio monitor. Not suitable for data processing.

[Process to be executed at the end of the bonus]
FIG. 4 is a timing chart for explaining the processing executed at the end of the bonus. Hereinafter, a game in which the end condition of BB1 is satisfied during BB1 will be described.

At the time of t1, since it is controlled by BB1, the bonus data is set to ON. Moreover, since it is in the non-bonus, the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF. At t1, when the start operation is performed by the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating. At this time, it is assumed that the bell of the eight-card role is won by the internal lottery.

It is assumed that a symbol combination in which a bell prize is generated is derived when the third stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed at t2. As a result, it is determined that the bell has won the prize in the prize determination process. In addition, it is assumed that the end condition of BB1 is satisfied by paying out by winning a bell.

At t3, the error determination process is executed. In the example of FIG. 4, it is assumed that an error such as a medal insertion error has not occurred.

At t4, the data processing for the combination monitor is executed. For example, currently, the total number of payouts is "500", the number of bonus payouts is "300", the bonus ratio is "60%", the total number of games is "1000 games", and the number of games in the advantageous section is "700 games". , The advantageous section ratio is "70%".

When 8 payouts are made due to the bell winning, the total payout number is updated to "508" by adding "8" to "500". Since the bonus data is set to ON, the number of bonus payouts is updated to "308" by adding "8" to "300". The accessory ratio is calculated as "61%" (= 308 sheets / 508 sheets).

The total number of games is updated to "1001 games" by adding "1 game" to "1000 games". Since the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF, the addition process of the number of payouts in the advantageous section is not executed. The advantageous section ratio is calculated as "70%" (= 700 games / 1001 games).

In this way, when the bonus state ends based on the derivation of the symbol combination that causes the bell winning in the bonus state, the combination monitoring data processing is executed in t4 after the symbol combination is derived in t2. The error determination process of t3 to t4 is executed until the error is determined.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, in the bonus end check process (Sa5), the BB1 flag is set to OFF when the end condition of BB1 is satisfied. As a result, all bonus flags are set to OFF.

At t5, the medal payout process is executed. The process of paying out eight medals by winning the bell is executed.

In this way, when the bonus state ends based on the derivation of the bell winning symbol combination in the bonus state, the period from the derivation of the symbol combination in t2 to the execution of the medal payout process in t5. In addition, the data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed.

At t6, the notification effect command transmission process is executed. The main control unit 41 transmits a notification effect command that can specify the end of BB1. The sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect for notifying the end of BB1 on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the notification effect command.

At t7, the external output signal output process is executed. In the external output signal output process, first, the process of setting the bonus data is executed. Since all the bonus flags are set to OFF, the data during the bonus is set to OFF. Further, since the bonus data is set to OFF, the bonus signal changes from the ON state to the OFF state.

As described above, when the bonus state ends based on the derivation of the symbol combination in which the bell winning occurs in the bonus state, the bonus data is set in t7 after the symbol combination is derived in t2. In the meantime, the data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed. Further, after the medal payout processing of t5 to t6 is executed, the bonus intermediate signal is generated in the external output signal output processing of t7. Further, before the bonus data is set in t7, the notification effect command transmission processing of t6 to t7 is executed.

[Processing executed at the start of the advantageous section]
FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the processing executed at the start of the advantageous section. Hereinafter, a game in which the start condition of the advantageous section is satisfied during the non-advantageous section will be described.

At the time of t1, since the non-bonus is in progress, the bonus data is set to OFF. Further, since it is in the non-advantageous section, the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF. At t1, when the start operation is performed by the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating. At this time, it is assumed that the advantageous section transition combination (for example, cherry) is won by the internal lottery.

It is assumed that the third stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed at t2, and the symbol combination in which the cherry prize is generated is derived. As a result, it is determined in the winning determination process that the cherry has been won.

At t3, the error determination process is executed. In the example of FIG. 5, it is assumed that an error such as a medal insertion error has not occurred.

At t4, the data processing for the combination monitor is executed. For example, currently, the total number of payouts is "500", the number of bonus payouts is "300", the bonus ratio is "60%", the total number of games is "1000 games", and the number of games in the advantageous section is "700 games". , The advantageous section ratio is "70%".

Assuming that one payout is generated due to the cherry winning, the total number of payouts is updated to "501" by adding "1" to "500". Since the bonus data is set to OFF, the process of adding the number of bonus payouts is not executed. The bonus ratio is calculated as "60%" (= 300 sheets / 501 sheets).

The total number of games is updated to "1001 games" by adding "1 game" to "1000 games". Since the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF, the addition process of the number of payouts in the advantageous section is not executed. The advantageous section ratio is calculated as "70%" (= 700 games / 1001 games).

In this way, when the symbol combination is controlled in the advantageous section based on the derivation of the symbol combination in the non-advantageous section, the combination monitoring data processing is executed in t4 after the symbol combination is derived in t2. In the meantime, the error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed.

Although not shown in FIG. 5, in the advantageous section management process (Sa7), the advantageous section flag is set to ON by winning the advantageous section transition combination.

At t5, the medal payout determination process is executed. By winning the cherry, the process of paying out one medal is executed.

At t6, the notification effect command transmission process is executed. The main control unit 41 transmits a notification effect command that can specify control to an advantageous section. The sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect for notifying the start of an advantageous section on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the notification effect command.

At t7, the advantageous section ramp process is executed. In the advantageous section lamp processing, first, a process of setting data in the advantageous section is executed. Since the advantageous section flag is set to ON, the data in the advantageous section is set to ON. Further, since the data in the advantageous section is set to ON, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on (ON state).

As described above, in the case where the symbol combination is controlled in the advantageous section based on the derivation of the symbol combination in the non-advantageous section, the data in the advantageous section is set in t7 after the symbol combination is derived in t2. In the meantime, the data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed. Further, before the data in the advantageous section is set in t7, the notification effect command transmission processing of t6 to t7 is executed.

Further, the data in the advantageous section is used for processing the advantageous section lamp 19 for notifying the player that the section is advantageous. Therefore, by using the data as common data, it is possible to determine the transition of the advantageous section according to the situation actually notified to the player in the data processing for the role ratio monitor.

[Processing executed at the end of the advantageous section]
FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining the processing executed at the end of the advantageous section. Hereinafter, a game in which the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied during the advantageous section will be described.

At the time of t1, since the non-bonus is in progress, the bonus data is set to OFF. Further, since it is in the advantageous section, the data in the advantageous section is set to ON. At t1, when the start operation is performed by the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating.

At t2, the third stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. At this time, it is assumed that the winning determination process determines that no winning has occurred. However, it is assumed that the number of AT games becomes 0 and the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied.

At t3, the error determination process is executed. In the example of FIG. 6, it is assumed that an error such as a medal insertion error has not occurred.

At t4, the data processing for the combination monitor is executed. For example, currently, the total number of payouts is "500", the number of bonus payouts is "300", the bonus ratio is "60%", the total number of games is "1000 games", and the number of games in the advantageous section is "700 games". , The advantageous section ratio is "70%".

Since no payout occurs, the total number of payouts remains "500" (the process of adding "0" to "500" is executed). Since the bonus data is set to OFF, the process of adding the number of bonus payouts is not executed. The accessory ratio is calculated as "60%" (= 300 sheets / 500 sheets).

The total number of games is updated to "1001 games" by adding "1 game" to "1000 games". Since the data in the advantageous section is set to ON, the number of payouts in the advantageous section is updated to "701 games" by adding "1 game" to "700 games". The advantageous section ratio is calculated as "70%" (= 701 games / 1001 games).

In this way, when the advantageous section ends based on the derivation of the symbol combination in the advantageous section, from the derivation of the symbol combination in t2 to the execution of the combination monitoring data processing in t4. In the meantime, the error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed.

Although not shown in FIG. 6, in the advantageous section management process (Sa7), the advantageous section flag is set to OFF when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied.

At t5, the medal payout determination process is executed. No medals will be paid out because no prizes have been awarded.

At t6, the notification effect command transmission process is executed. The main control unit 41 transmits a notification effect command that can specify control to an advantageous section. The sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect for notifying the end of the advantageous section on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the notification effect command.

At t7, the advantageous section ramp process is executed. In the advantageous section lamp processing, first, a process of setting data in the advantageous section is executed. Since the advantageous section flag is set to OFF, the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF. Further, since the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off (OFF state).

As described above, when the advantageous section ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the advantageous section, from the time when the symbol combination is derived in t2 until the data in the advantageous section is set in t7. In the meantime, the data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed. Further, before the data in the advantageous section is set in t7, the notification effect command transmission processing of t6 to t7 is executed.

[Main effect]
Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) As shown in FIG. 3, when the bonus symbol combination is controlled in the bonus state based on the derivation of the bonus symbol combination in the non-bonus state, after the bonus symbol combination is derived in t2, the outside of t7. Until the bonus data is set to ON in the output signal processing, t4 to t5 combination monitor data processing (update processing of the total number of payouts used to calculate the bonus ratio and the number of bonus payouts) is executed. , The bonus ratio is displayed on the game machine information display 50. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals paid out in the non-bonus state from being treated as the number of medals paid out in the bonus state. Furthermore, when diverting the bonus data used in other processing such as external output signal output processing as the data for determining whether or not it is in the bonus state, separate data is prepared for the data processing for the role ratio monitor. There is no need to do this, and the program capacity and storage capacity for the processing do not become excessive. In this way, it is possible to confirm that the slot machine is as designed by displaying the accessory ratio on the gaming machine information display 50, and the processing necessary for confirmation (total number of payouts and number of payouts during bonus). The update process) can be suitably processed.

(1-2) As shown in FIG. 3, in the case where the bonus symbol combination is controlled based on the derivation of the bonus symbol combination in the non-bonus state, after the bonus symbol combination is derived in t2, the medal is awarded in t5. Before the payout process is executed, the t4 to t5 combination monitor data processing is executed. By doing so, the data that can specify the number of medals to be paid out to the player used in the data processing for the combination ratio monitor can be diverted to the medal payout processing, so that the data can be used for the medal payout processing. There is no need to prepare separately.

(1-3) As shown in FIG. 3, when the bonus symbol combination is controlled in the bonus state based on the derivation of the bonus symbol combination in the non-bonus state, the bonus symbol combination is derived in t2 and then the combination is performed in t4. The error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed until the ratio monitoring data processing is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the data processing for the role ratio monitor from being executed in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

(1-4) As shown in FIG. 3, before the bonus data is set to ON in t7, the notification effect command transmission process of t6 to t7 for notifying the transition to the bonus state is executed. By doing so, it is possible to promptly notify the transition to the bonus state.

(1-5) As shown in FIG. 2, the process of turning on the bonus data is executed in the external output signal output process (Sa11). By doing so, the bonus data used in the external output signal output processing can also be used for the role ratio monitor data processing, so that the program capacity and storage capacity for the role ratio monitor data processing become excessive. It doesn't become.

(1-6) The process of generating the medal OUT signal for the test device is executed in the medal payout process, and as shown in FIG. 3, after the medal payout process of t5 to t6 is executed, a bonus is executed in the external output signal output process in t7. A medium signal is generated. In this way, by signaling during the bonus after generating the medal OUT signal, it is possible to prevent the test device from treating the number of medals paid out in the non-bonus state as the number of medals paid out in the bonus state. can do.

(2-1) As shown in FIG. 4, when the bonus state ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the bonus state, after the symbol combination is derived in t2, in the external output signal processing of t7. Until the bonus data is set to OFF, t4 to t5 combination monitor data processing (update processing of the total number of payouts used to calculate the bonus ratio and the number of bonus payouts) is executed, and the game machine information. The accessory ratio is displayed on the display 50. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals paid out in the bonus state from being treated as the number of medals paid out in the non-bonus state. Furthermore, when diverting the bonus data used in other processing such as external output signal output processing as the data for determining whether or not it is in the bonus state, separate data is prepared for the data processing for the role ratio monitor. There is no need to do this, and the program capacity and storage capacity for the processing do not become excessive. In this way, it is possible to confirm that the slot machine is as designed by displaying the accessory ratio on the gaming machine information display 50, and the processing necessary for confirmation (total number of payouts and number of payouts during bonus). The update process) can be suitably processed.

(2-2) As shown in FIG. 4, when the bonus state ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the bonus state, the medal payout process is executed at t5 after the symbol combination is derived at t2. The data processing for the combination monitor of t4 to t5 is executed until the data is processed. By doing so, the data that can specify the number of medals to be paid out to the player used in the data processing for the combination ratio monitor can be diverted to the medal payout processing, so that the data can be used for the medal payout processing. There is no need to prepare separately.

(2-3) As shown in FIG. 4, when the bonus state ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the bonus state, after the symbol combination is derived in t2, the role ratio monitoring data is obtained in t4. Before the processing is executed, the error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the data processing for the role ratio monitor from being executed in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

(2-4) As shown in FIG. 4, before the bonus data is set to OFF in t7, the notification effect command transmission process of t6 to t7 for notifying the end of the bonus state is executed). By doing so, it is possible to promptly notify the end of the bonus state.

(2-5) As shown in FIG. 2, the process of setting the bonus data to OFF is executed in the external output signal output process (Sa11). By doing so, the bonus data used in the external output signal output processing can also be used for the role ratio monitor data processing, so that the program capacity and storage capacity for the role ratio monitor data processing become excessive. It doesn't become.

(2-6) The process of generating the medal OUT signal for the test device is executed in the medal payout process, and as shown in FIG. 4, after the medal payout process of t5 to t6 is executed, a bonus is executed in the external output signal output process in t7. A medium signal is generated. In this way, by signaling during the bonus after generating the medal OUT signal, it is possible to prevent the test device from treating the number of medals paid out in the bonus state as the number of medals paid out in the non-bonus state. can do.

(3-1) As shown in FIG. 5, in the case where the symbol combination is controlled to the advantageous section based on the derivation of the symbol combination in the non-advantageous section, after the symbol combination is derived in t2, the advantageous section of t7 Data processing for role ratio monitoring of t4 to t5 (update processing of the total number of games used to calculate the advantageous section ratio and the number of games in the advantageous section) is executed until the data in the advantageous section is set to ON in the ramp processing. Then, the advantageous section ratio is displayed on the game machine information display 50. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of games executed in the non-advantageous section from being treated as the number of games executed in the advantageous section. Further, when the data in the advantageous section used in other processing such as the advantageous section ramp processing is diverted as the data for determining whether or not the data is in the advantageous section, it is separately used for the data processing for the role ratio monitor. There is no need to prepare data, and the program capacity and storage capacity for the processing do not become excessive. In this way, it is possible to confirm that the slot machine is as designed by displaying the advantageous section ratio on the gaming machine information display 50, and the processing necessary for confirmation (total number of games and number of games in the advantageous section). The update process) can be suitably processed.

(3-2) As shown in Fig. 2, the total number of payouts used to calculate the bonus ratio and the number of bonus payouts are updated, and the total number of games used to calculate the advantageous section ratio and the number of games in the advantageous section are updated. All the processes are executed in the data processing for role ratio monitoring (Sa4). By doing so, the opportunity to update the data used for calculating the winning combination ratio and the advantageous section ratio displayed on the winning combination monitor is not dispersed.

(3-3) As shown in FIG. 5, when the symbol combination is controlled in the advantageous section based on the derivation of the symbol combination in the non-advantageous section, the symbol combination is derived in t2 and then the combination is used in t4. The error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed until the ratio monitoring data processing is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the data processing for the role ratio monitor from being executed in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

(3-4) As shown in FIG. 5, before the data in the advantageous section is set to ON in t7, the command transmission process for notification effect of t6 to t7 for notifying the transition to the advantageous section is executed. .. By doing so, it is possible to promptly notify the transition to the advantageous section.

(3-5) As shown in FIG. 2, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on or off according to the data in the advantageous section. As described above, since the data in the advantageous section used in the advantageous section lamp processing can also be used in the data processing for the role ratio monitor, the program capacity and the storage capacity for the data processing for the role ratio monitor do not become excessive.

(4-1) As shown in FIG. 6, when the advantageous section ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the advantageous section, after the symbol combination is derived in t2, the data in the advantageous section is derived in t7. Data processing for role ratio monitoring from t4 to t5 (update processing of the total number of games used to calculate the advantageous section ratio and the number of games in the advantageous section) is executed until is set to OFF, and the game machine information display is displayed. The advantageous section ratio is displayed at 50. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of games executed in the advantageous section from being treated as the number of games executed in the non-advantageous section. Further, when the data in the advantageous section used in other processing such as the advantageous section ramp processing is diverted as the data for determining whether or not the data is in the advantageous section, it is separately used for the data processing for the role ratio monitor. There is no need to prepare data, and the program capacity and storage capacity for the processing do not become excessive. In this way, it is possible to confirm that the slot machine is as designed by displaying the advantageous section ratio on the gaming machine information display 50, and the processing required for confirmation (total number of games and number of games in the advantageous section). The update process) can be suitably processed.

(4-2) As shown in FIG. 2, the total number of payouts used to calculate the bonus ratio and the number of bonus payouts are updated, and the total number of games used to calculate the advantageous section ratio and the number of games in the advantageous section are updated. All the processes are executed in the data processing for role ratio monitoring (Sa4). By doing so, the opportunity to update the data used for calculating the winning combination ratio and the advantageous section ratio displayed on the winning combination monitor is not dispersed.

(4-3) As shown in FIG. 6, when the advantageous section ends based on the fact that the symbol combination is derived in the advantageous section, after the symbol combination is derived in t2, it is used for the role ratio monitor in t4. Before the data processing is executed, the error determination processing of t3 to t4 is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the data processing for the role ratio monitor from being executed in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

(4-4) As shown in FIG. 6, before the data in the advantageous section is set to OFF in t7, the notification effect command transmission process of t6 to t7 for notifying the end of the advantageous section is executed. By doing so, it is possible to promptly notify the end of the advantageous section.

(4-5) As shown in FIG. 2, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on or off according to the data in the advantageous section. As described above, since the data in the advantageous section used in the advantageous section lamp processing can also be used in the data processing for the role ratio monitor, the program capacity and the storage capacity for the data processing for the role ratio monitor do not become excessive.

[Modification example]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, a modified example of the above embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, the advantageous section is a section controlled by AT. However, the advantageous section is not limited to the section controlled by the AT, and may include the section controlled by the CZ. The CZ is a state controlled in a section advantageous to the player. For example, during CZ, the navigation effect in which a prize is obtained to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once.

[About the role ratio monitor]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 causes the gaming machine information display 50 to display the data aggregated by the data processing for the role ratio monitor. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed on a credit display and a game auxiliary display provided below the perspective window of the slot machine 1. The credit display and the game auxiliary display are displays that display information according to the progress of the game, and since the ratio display cannot always be displayed, the clerk of the game store is in a situation where the game is not performed. The ratio display is displayed when a predetermined operation is performed by such as.

In the present embodiment, "01" is displayed when the advantageous section ratio is displayed, "02" is displayed when the accessory ratio is displayed, and "03" is displayed when the advantageous section payout ratio is displayed. "Is displayed respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both the cumulative number of games (the number of games at the time of shipment from the factory or after the data of the RAM 41c is initialized) and the latest 6000 games may be aggregated and displayed. For example, when the advantageous section ratio to the cumulative number of games is displayed, "1A" may be displayed, and when the advantageous section ratio to the latest 6000 games is displayed, "1B" may be displayed.

Further, although the gaming machine information display 50 is designed to display the advantageous section ratio, the bonus ratio, and the continuous bonus ratio, it may display the advantageous section payout ratio. The advantageous section payout ratio is the ratio of the number of payouts in the advantageous section given to the player in the game controlled in the advantageous section of all the games to the total number of payouts given to the player in all the games.

[About bonus]
In the present embodiment, as a bonus, only the RB and the BB in which the RB operates continuously are mounted, but all kinds of small winning medals are allowed, but for some reels. The CT may be configured to be retractable, and the CB may be mounted so that the CT operates continuously. When the CT is mounted, the number of medals paid out during the CT is reflected in the bonus ratio. , When the CB is mounted, the number of medals paid out during the CB will be reflected in the continuous winning combination ratio.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A state control means that can control any of a plurality of types of states including a normal state and an advantageous state,
In order to generate a specific state signal for specifying the end of the advantageous state for the test apparatus for testing the slot machine, specific state data that can specify the end of the advantageous state is set, and the specific state data is set. A state signal generation means capable of generating a state signal based on the specific state data,
Calculation of a specific ratio, which is the ratio of the total game value given to the player in the game controlled to the advantageous state among all the games, to the total game value given to the player in all the games. A specific update processing means for executing a specific update process based on the specific state data, which is a process for updating the game value amount used in the game.
Specific notification means for notifying information that can specify the specific ratio, and
Based on the derivation of the grant display result, the game value is given to the player, and the grant process for generating the grant signal for specifying the granted game value amount to the test device is executed. With a grant processing means,
When the advantageous state ends based on the fact that the display result is derived in the advantageous state, the specific update processing means is between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the specific state data is set. , Execute the specific update process,
The state signal generation means generates the specific state signal after the execution of the addition process.
A slot machine in which an grant abnormality determination process for determining an abnormality related to the addition of game value is executed between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the specific update process is executed .

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