JP7142491B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to the display result of a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

In this type of slot machine, when a prize has been won, a reel back lamp that illuminates the reels from behind is lit in a predetermined manner, thereby executing a prize-winning notification effect to notify the player of the fact that the prize has been won. has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-136274 A

In the slot machine described in Patent Literature 1, individual actions are repeated as a series of actions according to the progress of the game, and these actions are not always performed properly, and power supply may be cut off in the middle. Various situations can occur in combination, such as when stopping.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of performing appropriate control even when various situations occur in combination.

The slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units,
A game control means for controlling a game;
Production control means for controlling production,
derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
with
The game control means is
After the display results are derived to all the variable display portions and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion, which is the variable display portion from which the display result was derived last, is released, the display result combination wins. Winning judgment means for judging whether or not it is a winning display result combination that generates
operation information suggesting means for suggesting operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
including
The production control means is
a winning notification effect executing means capable of executing a winning notification effect when the winning display result combination is determined by the winning determination;
an operation information suggestion rendering means for executing an operation information suggestion rendering that suggests operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
including
The winning determination means stops power supply to the slot machine in a state in which the winning display result combination is derived and the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued, and the final variable display is performed. when the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the part is canceled, the winning determination is performed;
The winning display result combination is derived, power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued, and the derivation corresponding to the final variable display portion is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the operation means is canceled, the winning display result combination is defined as the period from when the power supply to the slot machine is started to when the winning determination is performed. Operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section without stopping the power supply to the slot machine while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continuing. is canceled, it is set to be longer than the period from the cancellation of the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion to the determination of the winning,
The winning notification effect execution means is
The winning display result combination is derived, and the power supply to the slot machine is not stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the final variable display section is processed. executing the winning notification effect in the first mode when the operation of the derivation operation means is canceled;
Power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state in which the winning display result combination is derived and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued, and the operation of the derivation operation means is canceled. when the power supply to the slot machine is started in the state, the winning notification effect is executed in the second mode,
When the operation information is suggested by the operation information suggesting means and the operation information suggestion effect is being executed, the operation information suggestion effect is restarted when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped after the power supply is restarted. On the other hand, when the operation information suggesting means does not suggest the operation information and the operation information suggestion effect is being executed and the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, the operation The feature is that the information suggestive presentation is not restarted.
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is operated. When the power supply is started in the state where the operation is canceled, the winning display result combination is derived for the period from the start of the power supply until the winning judgment is performed, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section If the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled without stopping the power supply while the operation continues, the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is cancelled. It is set to be longer than the period from when the winning judgment is made, and the time required for the control associated with returning to the state before the power supply is stopped is sufficiently secured, so the winning display result combination is derived, even if the power supply is stopped before the winning determination is made, appropriate control can be performed.
Further, the winning display result combination is derived, and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section can be performed without stopping the power supply while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When it is canceled, while the winning notification effect is executed in the first mode, the winning display result combination is derived, and the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When power supply is started in a state in which the power supply is stopped and the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled, the winning notification effect is executed in the second mode. Appropriate control can be performed even when power supply is stopped.
In addition, in a situation where the operation information is not suggested on the game control means side, the control after restarting the power supply can be simplified by not restarting the operation information suggestion effect, and the operation information is suggested on the game control means side. Since the operation information suggesting effect is restarted in the situation where the player is present, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

1 is a front view of a slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of a reel. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the control content of initial setting processing performed by a main control unit; FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the details of control of main processing performed by a main control unit; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the details of reel control processing performed by a main control unit; FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the details of power-off processing performed by a main control unit; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a mode of a winning notification effect; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a mode of a winning notification effect regarding a small winning combination (increasing combination); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a mode of a winning notification effect relating to a push-order replay combination (specific replay); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the aspect of the winning notification effect for a specific minor winning combination; It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of the prize-winning notification production|presentation regarding a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of the information production|presentation at the time of starting. FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining the start timing of a winning notification effect during normal times in a game in which power failure does not occur; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the presentation mode during normal times in a game in which power failure does not occur; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect mode after recovery from the power failure when power failure occurs during the third stop operation and the game recovers from the power failure while the operation is being continued; In a game in which a small push order win (increase win) is won, power is cut off during the third stop operation, and the power is restored after the operation is completed, and prizes related to a small push win win (increase win) FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a transition of an effect mode after recovery from a power failure when power failure occurs during execution of a notification effect and recovery from the power failure; FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining the start timing of the prize-winning notification effect after the power failure is restored at the power failure recovery time 2; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect mode after power failure recovery at power failure recovery time 2; FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining a modification of the start timing of the winning notification effect at time 2 of recovery from power failure; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the presentation mode after power failure recovery in a modified example of the start timing of the winning notification presentation at power failure recovery time 2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a presentation mode after power failure recovery at power failure recovery time 3; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an effect mode after an error state is entered during execution of a winning notification effect relating to a small winning combination (increasing combination), and the error state is canceled; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an effect mode after transitioning to an error state during execution of a winning notification effect relating to a specific minor winning combination, and after the error state is canceled; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a presentation mode after recovery from a power failure when power failure occurs during execution of the carryover performance and recovery from the power failure; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a presentation mode after recovery from a power failure when a power failure occurs during execution of a specific navigation effect performed by a sub-control unit and recovery from the power failure; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect mode of the privilege provision possibility suggesting effect and the navigation effect performed by the sub-control unit; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a presentation mode after recovery from a power failure in the case where a power failure occurs during execution of a privilege provision possibility suggesting presentation and a navigation presentation and the power is recovered from the power failure. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a presentation mode after recovery from a power failure in a case where a power failure occurs during execution of a privilege provision possibility suggesting presentation and the power is restored. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining history display and effect menu display performed by a sub-controller;

A mode for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.

The slot machine of form 1 is
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be awarded according to a display result combination that is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling production,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
with
The game control means provides a final variable display which is a variable display section from which display results are derived to all variable display sections (all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped) and finally display results are derived. After the operation (third stop operation) of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the part is canceled, it is determined whether or not the display result combination is a winning display result combination (symbol combination that generates a winning). including winning determination means for performing winning determination (winning determination processing),
The effect control means includes a winning notification effect execution means capable of executing a winning notification effect when the winning display result combination is determined by the winning determination (winning determination process),
with
The winning determination means operates in a state in which the winning display result combination (symbol combination for winning a prize) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled, the winning determination (winning determination process) and
Power is supplied to the slot machine in a state in which the winning display result combination (symbol combination that generates a winning prize) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state in which the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled, the prize determination is made after the power supply to the slot machine is started. The period until (winning determination processing) is performed is the time when the winning display result combination (symbol combination for which winning occurs) is derived, and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section (third stop operation). If the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled without stopping the power supply to the slot machine while the is set to be longer than the period from when the operation of the operation means is canceled until the winning judgment (winning judgment process) is performed,
The winning notification effect execution means is
Power is supplied to the slot machine in a state in which the winning display result combination (symbol combination that generates a winning prize) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is canceled without stopping, the first mode (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, production decoration LED 57 is used Execute the winning notification effect in the mode performed by
Power is supplied to the slot machine in a state in which the winning display result combination (symbol combination that generates a winning prize) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the lead-out operation means is canceled, the winning notification effect is executed in a second mode (a mode different from the first mode). Characterized by
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is operated. When the power supply is started in the state where the operation is canceled, the winning display result combination is derived for the period from the start of the power supply until the winning judgment is performed, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section If the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled without stopping the power supply while the operation continues, the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is cancelled. It is set to be longer than the period from when the winning judgment is made, and the time required for the control associated with returning to the state before the power supply is stopped is sufficiently secured, so the winning display result combination is derived, even if the power supply is stopped before the winning determination is made, appropriate control can be performed.
Further, the winning display result combination is derived, and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section can be performed without stopping the power supply while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When it is canceled, while the winning notification effect is executed in the first mode, the winning display result combination is derived, and the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When power supply is started in a state in which the power supply is stopped and the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled, the winning notification effect is executed in the second mode. Appropriate control can be performed even when power supply is stopped.

The slot machine of form 2 is the slot machine according to form 1,
The winning determination means operates in a state in which the winning display result combination (symbol combination for winning a prize) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is operated (third stop operation), the final The winning determination (winning determination process) is not performed until the operation (third stop operation) of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the variable display section is canceled.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a winning determination from being made due to a momentary power failure even though the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is not canceled.

The slot machine of form 3 is the slot machine according to form 1 or 2,
a first effect means (liquid crystal display 51);
A second effect means (reel LED 55) different from the first effect means;
with
After power supply to the slot machine is started, the effect control means performs a preparation process (liquid crystal processing for reading image data etc. into the RAM of the display device 51), and the first effect means (liquid crystal display device 51) is displayed during the preparation period from the start to the end of the execution of the preparation processing. including preparatory processing means for controlling the control mode to be a specific mode (loading image);
The winning notification effect execution means is capable of executing the winning notification effect by the second effect means (reel LED 55),
In the second mode, the second effect means (reel LED 55) is not caused to execute the winning notification effect until the preparation period elapses, and the second effect means (reel LED 55) is activated when the preparation period elapses. It is characterized in that it is a mode in which the winning notification effect is executed.
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is operated. When the power supply is started in the state where the operation is canceled, the winning notification performance is not executed until the preparation period for executing the preparation processing for executing the specific performance by the first performance means elapses, and the preparation period. Since the prize-winning notification performance is executed when elapses, the prize-winning notification performance can be executed at a suitable timing without the prize-winning notification performance becoming an obstacle to the preparation processing.

The slot machine of form 4 is the slot machine according to form 3,
The effect control means controls the control mode of the second effect means (reel LEDs 55) to be a predetermined mode (starting mode) over the preparation period (the period during which the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). It is characterized by control.
According to this feature, not only the control mode of the first effect means is the specific mode over the preparation period, but also the control mode of the second effect means is the predetermined mode, so that it is recognized that the preparation process is being executed. becomes easier.

The slot machine of form 5 is the slot machine according to form 3 or 4,
The first effect means includes display means (liquid crystal display 51),
The production control means is
After completing the first setting (reading the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the first image (effect menu image), the first condition (with no bet number set, It is possible to display the first image on the display means based on the fact that the performance switch 56 is operated) is established, and the second image (history display image) is displayed. 2) After the completion of the setting (reading of the first data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51), the second condition having a higher degree of importance than the first condition is satisfied (the reset switch 23 is long pressed). ), it is possible to display the second image on the display means based on
After the power supply to the slot machine is started, the second setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is completed before the second setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51). Set the timing to complete the reading of the first data of ) earlier,
Until the first setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is completed, the display mode of the display means is controlled to be the specific mode (loading image). It is characterized in that the second image (history display image) is displayed when the second condition (that the reset switch 23 is long-pressed) is satisfied before completion.
According to this feature, it is before completion of the first setting for displaying the first image displayed based on the establishment of the first condition of low importance, and the display mode of the display means is set to the specific mode. Even if the second condition is satisfied, the second image is displayed on the display means, so that the display of high importance can be performed quickly.

The slot machine of form 6 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 3 to 5,
The first effect means includes display means (liquid crystal display 51),
A first operation means (switch 56 for effect) operable by the player;
A second operating means (reset switch 23) operable by a staff different from the player;
with
The production control means is
After completing the first setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the first image (effect menu image), the operation of the first operation means (effect switch 56) is performed. Based on this, the first image can be displayed on the display means, and the second setting for displaying the second image (history display image) (reading of the first data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 ) is completed, the second image can be displayed on the display means based on the operation of the second operation means (reset switch 23),
After the power supply to the slot machine is started, the second setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is completed before the second setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51). Set the timing to complete the reading of the first data of ) earlier,
Until the first setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is completed, the display mode of the display means is controlled to be the specific mode (loading image). The second image (history display image) is displayed when the second operation means (reset switch 23) is operated before completion.
According to this feature, before the completion of the first setting for displaying the first image displayed based on the operation of the first operation means operable by the player, the display mode of the display means is the specific mode. Even in such a case, when the operable second operating means is operated by the attendant, the second image is displayed on the display means, so that the display by the attendant's operation can be quickly performed.

The slot machine of form 7 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 6,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
predetermining means (internal lottery) for determining which display results are allowed to be derived;
Derivation control means (reel control processing) that performs control to derive display results according to the determination result of the pre-determination means (internal lottery) and the operation of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
When the pre-determining means (internal lottery) determines to allow the derivation of a special winning display result combination (symbol combination of a special combination), if the special winning display result combination is derived, the game state enters a special state. and a game state control means for controlling the game state to a carry-over state in which the determination is carried over to subsequent games if the special winning display result combination is not derived;
including
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) includes effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects,
The production executing means is
Determination to allow derivation of a predetermined winning display result combination (symbol combination of general role) different from the special winning display result combination (symbol combination of special role) by the predetermined determination means (internal lottery) in the game in the carryover state Executes a non-predetermined carryover effect (non-predetermined winning carryover effect) when is not performed,
In the game in the carryover state, when the predetermined determination means (internal lottery) determines to allow the derivation of the predetermined winning display result combination (symbol combination of general role), a predetermined carryover effect (predetermined minor winning prize carryover) Execute the production, the prescribed re-play role winning carryover production),
When the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the non-predetermined carryover performance (non-predetermined prize carryover performance), When the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during execution of the game role winning carryover performance), a common performance (common carryover performance) is executed,
The common effect is characterized in that it is an effect that can specify at least that the game is being played in the carryover state.
According to this feature, the player can carry over not only when power failure occurs and recovers during execution of the non-predetermined carryover performance, but also when power failure occurs and recovers during execution of the predetermined carryover performance. It can be recognized that the game is being played in the state, and it differs depending on whether the power supply is stopped and restored during the execution of the non-predetermined carryover performance or when the power supply is stopped and restored during the execution of the predetermined carryover performance. It is possible to reduce the processing load when the power supply is stopped and restored without executing the performance.

The slot machine of form 8 is the slot machine according to form 7,
The predetermined winning display result includes at least a first predetermined winning display result (symbol combination of a minor combination) and a second predetermined winning display result (symbol combination of a replay combination),
The predetermined carryover effect includes at least a first predetermined carryover effect (predetermined small role winning carryover effect) and a second predetermined carryover effect (predetermined re-play role winning carryover effect),
The production executing means is
In the game in the carryover state, the first predetermined carryover effect is executed when the predetermined determination means (internal lottery) determines to allow the derivation of the first predetermined winning display result (symbol combination of the minor winning combination). ,
In the game in the carryover state, the second predetermined carryover effect (predetermined Execute the replay role winning prize carryover production),
When the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the first predetermined carryover performance (predetermined minor winning prize carryover performance), and when the second predetermined carryover performance (predetermined re-play winning prize carryover) The common performance (common carry-over performance) is executed when the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after being stopped during the execution of the common performance (intermediate performance).
According to this feature, the player can not only when the power supply is stopped and restored during the execution of the first predetermined carryover performance, but also when the power supply is stopped and restored during the execution of the second predetermined carryover performance. Also, when the power supply is stopped and restored during execution of the first predetermined carryover performance, and when the power supply is stopped and restored during execution of the second predetermined carryover performance. It is possible to reduce the processing load when the power supply is stopped and restored without executing a different performance when the power supply is turned on.

The slot machine of form 9 is the slot machine according to form 7 or 8,
The derivation control means (reel control processing) is determined to permit the derivation of the predetermined winning display result (symbol combination of predetermined minor combination, symbol combination of replay combination) by the pre-determination means (internal lottery). It is characterized in that the predetermined winning display result is sometimes derived regardless of the operating mode of the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R).
According to this feature, the performance mode of the common performance and the performance mode of the predetermined carryover performance are different, and even if the common performance does not indicate that the determination to allow the derivation of the predetermined winning display result has been made, the player is disadvantaged. can be prevented from occurring.

The slot machine of form 10 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 7 to 9,
The performance executing means executes the non-predetermined carryover performance (non-predetermined prize carryover performance) and the predetermined carryover performance (predetermined minor winning prize carryover performance, predetermined replay winning prize carryover performance) in the game in the carryover state. is not started, even if the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the common performance (during carryover performance) is not executed.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped and restored during the game in the carryover state, if the non-predetermined carryover performance or the predetermined carryover performance is not executed before the power supply is stopped, the common performance is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being identified as being in the carryover state even when the power supply is stopped and restored in a situation where the non-predetermined carryover performance or the predetermined carryover performance has not yet been executed.

The slot machine of form 11 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 10,
The winning notification effect execution means is
According to the winning judgment (winning judgment processing), the winning display result combination (symbol combination of pushing order small role, pushing order replaying role) corresponding to the first winning (winning of pushing order small role, winning of pushing order replay role) When it is determined that it is a combination of symbols), the first winning notification effect (winning notification effect related to the pushing order small role, winning notification effect related to the pushing order replay role) is executed,
When it is determined that the winning display result combination (symbol combination of special role) corresponds to the second winning (winning of special role) by the winning determination (winning determination process), the second winning notification production (special role Winning notification performance related to) is executed,
When the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the first winning notification effect (the winning notification effect related to the small winning combination in the pressing order and the winning notification effect related to the replaying winning combination in the pressing order), the first Without executing the winning notification effect,
When power supply to the slot machine is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the second prize-winning notification performance (the winning-notification performance relating to the special role), the second prize-winning notification performance is executed.
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the winning notification effect, it is possible to simplify the control after the power supply is restarted, and when the second winning has occurred, can be recognized with certainty.

The slot machine of form 12 is the slot machine according to form 11,
The state after the second winning (winning the special role) has occurred is in a more advantageous state than the state after the first winning (winning the small winning combination in push order, winning the replaying combination in the pushing order) has occurred. It is characterized by something.
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the winning notification effect, the player is notified that the second winning has occurred, which is more advantageous than the state after the first winning has occurred. can be recognized with certainty.

The slot machine of form 13 is the slot machine according to form 11 or 12,
Equipped with a specific operation means (start switch 7) operated by the player,
The first winning notification effect (winning notification effect related to the small winning combination in the pressing order, winning notification effect related to the replaying winning combination in the pressing order) ends when a predetermined time elapses, whereas the second winning notification effect (special The winning notification effect related to the winning combination) is characterized in that it continues until the specific operation means (start switch 7) is operated.
According to this feature, when the second winning has occurred, the player can be reliably recognized.

The slot machine of form 14 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 13,
A first effect means (reel LED 55);
A second effect means (decorative LED 57 for effect) different from the first effect means;
with
The first mode is a mode in which the winning notification effect is executed using the first effect means (reel LED 55) and the second effect means (decorative LED 57 for effect),
The second mode is characterized in that the winning notification effect is executed using the first effect means (reel LEDs 55) without using the second effect means (decorative LEDs 57 for effect).
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, and the derivation operation corresponding to the final variable display portion is performed without stopping the power supply while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion continues. When the operation of the means is canceled, the winning notification effect is executed using the first effect means and the second effect means, while the winning display result combination is derived and derived corresponding to the final variable display section. When the power supply is stopped while the operation of the operation means continues, and when the power supply is started while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled, the first rendering means is used. Since the winning notification effect is executed without using the second effect means, the control after the power supply is restarted can be simplified and the player can be made to recognize that the winning has occurred. .

Form 15 slot machine is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 14,
The winning notification effect execution means is configured to perform the winning notification effect in the first mode (a winning notification effect related to a small winning combination in order, a winning notification effect related to a re-playing combination in pushing order, a winning notification effect related to a specific small combination, and a winning notification related to a special role). The winning notification performance is not executed in the first mode when returning from the error state after an error state in which the progress of the game is disabled during execution of the performance.
According to this feature, when an error state occurs during the execution of the winning notification effect in the first mode, the error state is recovered and the winning notification effect is not executed in the first mode. It can be simplified.
It should be noted that not executing the winning notification effect in the first mode may be a configuration in which the winning notification effect is not executed, or the winning notification effect is executed in a mode other than the first mode (for example, the second mode). Configuration is fine.

The slot machine of form 16 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 15,
The production control means is
an operation information suggestion rendering means for executing an operation information suggestion rendering (navigation rendering) suggesting operation information (navigation number) capable of specifying an operation mode of the derived operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
Privilege suggesting effect means for executing a privilege suggesting effect suggesting information about provision of a privilege (permission possibility provision suggesting effect);
including
When the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after being stopped while the operation information suggesting effect (navigation effect) is being executed and the privilege suggesting effect (privilege grant possibility suggesting effect) is being executed, The operation information suggesting effect (navigator effect) is restarted, but the privilege suggesting effect (privilege grant possibility suggesting effect) is not restarted.
According to this feature, since the privilege suggesting effect is not restarted, the control after the power supply is restarted can be simplified, and the operation information suggesting effect is restarted, so that the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

The slot machine of form 17 is the slot machine according to form 16,
A start operation means (start switch 7) operated to variably display the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The privilege suggesting effect (privilege grant possibility suggesting effect) is started when the start operation means (start switch 7) is operated, and after the display results are derived on all of the plurality of variable display units (all after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of ) are stopped,
In the game in which the privilege suggesting effect is executed, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped after the start operation means is operated until the display result is derived on all of the plurality of variable display parts , the privilege suggesting effect is not restarted.
According to this feature, it is possible to simplify the control after the power supply is restarted by not restarting at any timing when the privilege suggesting effect is executed.

The slot machine of form 18 is the slot machine according to form 16 or 17,
The derivation operation means ( When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are operated, the suggestion of the operation information (navigation presentation) ends, while the privilege suggestion presentation (privilege provision possibility suggestion presentation) continues,
When the suggestion of the operation information (navigation presentation) ends and the privilege suggestion presentation (the privilege provision possibility suggestion presentation) is continued, the power supply is stopped and then the power supply is restarted. is characterized by not restarting.
According to this feature, when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode that can be specified by the operation information, even if the suggestion of the operation information ends, the privilege suggestion effect is continued. The anticipation can be maintained, and the control after restarting the power supply can be simplified.

The slot machine of form 19 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 18,
The game control means includes operation information suggesting means (navigation notification) that suggests operation information (navigation number) capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R),
The effect control means includes operation information suggestion effect means for executing an operation information suggestion effect (navi effect) suggesting operation information (navigation number) capable of specifying an operation mode of the derived operation means,
When the operation information suggestion means (navigation notification) suggests the operation information and the operation information suggestion effect (navigation effect) is being executed, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then restarted. , while the operation information suggestion effect (navigation effect) is resumed, the operation information suggestion means (navigation notification) does not suggest the operation information and the operation information suggestion effect (navigation effect) is being executed. The operation information suggestion effect (navigation effect) is not restarted when the power supply to the slot machine is restarted after the power supply is stopped.
According to this feature, in a situation where the operation information is not suggested on the game control means side, it is possible to simplify the control after restarting the power supply by not restarting the operation information suggestion effect, and the game control means side also operates the operation information. is suggested, the operation information suggestion effect is resumed, so that the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

The slot machine of form 20 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 19,
The effect control means includes return notification effect execution means for executing a return notification effect (activation notification effect) for notifying recovery from power failure when power supply to the slot machine is started,
The second mode is characterized in that the return notification effect (activation notification effect) is prioritized over the winning notification effect (winning notification effect).
According to this feature, since the return notification effect is given priority over the prize notification effect, it is possible to make the surroundings recognize that the power supply has been restored.

The slot machine of form 21 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 20,
The winning determination means operates in a state in which the winning display result combination (symbol combination for winning a prize) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is canceled, the power supply to the slot machine is waited until a predetermined time elapses. After (after performing the waiting process for a predetermined number of timer interrupts), the winning determination (winning determination process) is performed,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to reliably secure the time required for the control associated with returning to the state before the power supply was stopped.

The slot machine of form 22 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1 to 21,
The game control means includes a return processing means (initial setting process) that performs a return process for returning to the control state before the power supply is stopped when the power supply is started,
Power is supplied to the slot machine in a state in which the winning display result combination (symbol combination that generates a winning prize) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section continues. is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is canceled, in the recovery process (initial setting process), the derivation operation means (the process of determining whether the stop switch related to the third stop is being operated) is not performed, and after the return process is completed, the control state before the power supply is stopped is restored. In the subsequent process (reel control process), the process (Sc12 step in the reel control process) of determining the operation state of the lead-out operation means is performed.
According to this feature, in the restoration process, the process of determining the operation state of the derivation operation means is not performed, and after the restoration process is completed, the derivation operation means is restored in the process after returning to the control state before stopping the power supply. Since the process of determining the state of operation is performed, the return process can be simplified.

An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, comprises a housing 1a with an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side end of the housing 1a. there is Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) on which a plurality of mutually identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order and in equal numbers are arranged horizontally. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in a see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. Each of them is displayed in the top, middle, and bottom three stages, and arranged so as to be visible from the player's side. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of identifiable symbols (“Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry a”). , "Cherry b", "Bell", "Replay", and "Plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is exemplified, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, or a configuration using four or more reels may be used. . In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R form a variable display section that variably displays symbols, but the variable display section may be other than the reels. It may be possible to change the pattern by moving the belt on which is arranged. Also, in this embodiment, the variable display section is configured with a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there are a medal inserting section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ) is used to set the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets (in this embodiment, 3) determined according to the gaming state within that range, MAXBET switch 6 is operated as credit Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the stored medals and medals used for setting the bet amount (to return the medals used for setting the credits and the bet amount), and operated when starting the game. A start switch 7 and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R which are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content of an error is displayed. An error code, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, an advantageous zone display indicating that the advantageous zone is being controlled, etc., the game auxiliary display 12, and the number of bets. 1 BET LED 14 lights to indicate that 1 is set, 2 BET LED 15 lights to indicate that the number of bets is set to 2, 3 BET LED 16 lights to indicate that the number of bets is set to 3, and medals are inserted. An input request LED 17 that notifies the possible state by lighting, a start valid LED 18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is valid, and a wait (because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game). A game display unit 13 provided with a waiting LED 19 that lights up to notify that the reel is waiting for the start of rotation of the reel, and a replaying LED 20 that lights to notify that the replay game is in progress. is provided. A liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying images and the like is provided in front of the slot machine 1 .

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) are provided inside the 8R, respectively, to notify by lighting that the operation to stop the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. is provided.

Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by operating a predetermined key. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time, a door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b, a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion part 4, A channel switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout port 9 side provided in the , detects the medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank side. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 is provided (not shown).

Further, inside the slot machine 1, a reel unit 34 for rotating or stopping the aforementioned reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in accordance with a control signal from the main control section 41, and a control unit from the main control section 41 are provided. A hopper unit 35 is provided for paying out medals from the medal pay-out port 9 according to a signal.

Also, inside the slot machine 1, there is a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and normally functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state. A reset/setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball payout rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on/off are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game is controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect is controlled by the effect control board 90 according to the game state. Production control is performed.

The game control board 40 includes the aforementioned MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, checkout switch 10, reset switch 23, insertion medal sensor 31, reel sensor (not shown) of reel unit 34, hopper A payout sensor and a full tank sensor (not shown) of the unit 35, a setting key switch 37, and a reset/setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals from these connected switches are input.

In addition, the game control board 40 includes the aforementioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, insertion request LED 17, start valid LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, left , middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value indicator 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel unit 34, hopper unit 35 are connected, and these electric parts are mounted on game control board 40 It is driven under the control of the main control section 41 .

The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control section 41 which is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I/O port 41d, and which performs game control.

The effect control board 90 includes the above-described liquid crystal display 51, a speaker capable of outputting sound, reel LEDs 55 capable of illuminating predetermined positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side, and effects that are not involved in the progress of the game. The production switch 56 used, the production decoration LED 57 used for production (the left production decoration LED 57L and the right production decoration LED 57R), and the execution mode of the demonstration production (demonstration production) described later are controlled to the normal mode or the eco mode. Effect devices such as the mode setting switch 58 for effect used for setting whether to control (power saving state) are connected, and the output state of these effect devices is controlled by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 It is controllable. The sub-control section 91 receives commands transmitted from the main control section 41 and performs various controls for effecting. The effect mode setting switch 58 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and can be operated by a store clerk or the like at the store where the slot machine 1 is installed, but cannot be operated by the player.

The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is located in front of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b (player side). is provided so that the display area is arranged in the The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 can be visually recognized from the player side through the transmission area corresponding to the see-through window 3 in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and through the see-through window 3.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery such as an internal lottery that affects the degree of advantage for a player. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 decreasing the value in order, lowering the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the degree of advantage decreases stepwise.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 . When the setting key switch 37 is turned on to turn on the power, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset/setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset/setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the operation is further performed from the setting value 6, the setting value is changed to 1). return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control section 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset/setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b, which can be opened by operating a predetermined key, is opened. Only the store clerk who has a predetermined key among the store clerk of the installed amusement shop can operate. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, it can be operated only by a store clerk who has a key for operating the setting key switch 37, even among game store clerks. Further, the reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires key operation using a predetermined key, so that it can be operated only by a store clerk who has a predetermined key. Also, the reset/setting switch 38 normally functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state.

When a game is played on the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet amount using credits. When a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, a predetermined winning line LN (see FIG. 1, in this embodiment, is horizontally aligned in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R). ) is enabled, and the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. When the maximum number of medals among the specified number corresponding to the game state is exceeded, the amount is added to the credits. Also, in this embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are continuously varied. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R are controlled to stop, and the rotation of the reels is stopped. The game is stopped, and the symbols on the relevant reel are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

In the stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from when each stop switch is operated. is done. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotations) x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 symbols are changed, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of 4 frames worth of symbols can be drawn. In other words, in the stop control, the pattern displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the pattern displayed up to four frames ahead, a total of 5 frames (withdrawal range) are displayed. can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

As a result, in the stop control, when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a winning combination won in an internal lottery, which will be described later, is selected. If the constituent symbols are within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames ahead from the symbol when the stop switch is operated, the relevant symbol is pulled onto the pay line LN, and the rotation of the reel whose stop switch is operated is stopped. On the other hand, when the symbols constituting the winning combination won by the internal lottery are not within the withdrawal range, the symbols constituting the winning combination not won by the internal lottery are displayed on the winning line LN. In order not to stop upward, it is possible to draw a pattern that does not constitute any winning combination onto the winning line LN, and to stop the rotation of the reel for which the stop switch is operated.

One game ends when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and a combination of symbols of a predetermined winning combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. In this case, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and added to the credits. Also, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state on the pay line LN stops as a result of the display of the respective reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of symbols. .

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning combination) is determined according to the gaming state, and there is no need to set a small combination involving the payout of medals and the number of bets. There are a replay combination in which a replay that enables the next game to be started is provided, and a special combination that involves transition to a game state (special state) that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small combination and the replay combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. In order to generate a prize for each combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the combination. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow the winning of each combination before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the predetermined number When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the number of bets set, a random number is used to determine.

Of the win flags for each role, the win flags for minor wins and replay wins are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. It is valid until the allowed combination of hands is completed, and becomes invalid in the game in which the allowed combination of hands is completed. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of roles allowed by the flag cannot be arranged, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It's becoming

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, the order of stop operation, the operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. A winning combination and a replaying combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a navigable combination) can be won. The navigable role may be, for example, a role in which the stop mode is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, rather than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. , and a winning combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping in an advantageous stop mode is higher than in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. In addition, the advantageous stop mode includes not only the stop mode accompanied by awarding of medals, but also the stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous game state, a stop mode in which a transition to a disadvantageous game state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 executes navigation information that can identify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery, by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is a possible notification period. When the right to be controlled by the AT is granted to the player, the main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT and controls the AT. Then, when the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target role, the navigation notification is executed, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, pressing order, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display device 12, and a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, whereby the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51 or the like is used to execute a navigation effect. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation performance, the navigation target role won by the internal lottery can be surely won.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of medals to be paid out, an error code, and navigation information. Although it is a configuration for notifying navigation information, it may be configured to provide a dedicated display capable of displaying only navigation information, and to notify navigation information using the dedicated display in the control of navigation information.

When power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 is activated in a state in which timer interrupts are disabled due to the occurrence of a reset, and performs various processes according to the programs stored in the ROM 41b. . The contents of control of various processes performed by the main control unit 41 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. FIG.

[Regarding initial setting processing]
The details of the initial setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and the main control unit 41 is activated, first, the main control unit 41 performs a setting process at the time of activation, initializes all the output ports, and stores the internal registers of the main control unit 41 in the ROM 41b. is initialized based on a built-in register initialization table preset in a predetermined area of . After the start-up setting process is terminated, the initial setting process is started with the timer interrupt disabled.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the initial setting process, first, a RAM diagnosis process is performed for diagnosing whether the RAM 41c is normal based on the parity or the like of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sa1). In the RAM diagnosis process, the RAM 41c is abnormal based on the parity of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c and the fixed data for RAM breakdown diagnosis set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped last time. Determine whether or not Then, diagnostic result data that can specify the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the RAM diagnostic process is terminated.

After the RAM diagnosis processing is performed in step Sa1, a predetermined input port is referenced to determine whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Sa2). If it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c based on the diagnostic result data set by the RAM diagnostic processing in step Sa1 (Sa3). If it is determined that there is no abnormality, the recovery process is performed (Sa4).

In the return process, the output buffer for outputting the external output signal from the external output board is cleared, the stack pointer of the RAM 41c is restored to the state at the time of power failure, and various data input to the input port of the main control unit 41 are processed. Input status data related to the input status of switches detection signals, etc. (input data indicating the current input status of various switches, confirmed data indicating that the previous and current input data are in the same status, and confirmed data from the previous value A process of updating the edge data indicating that the control state has changed), a process of transmitting a return command indicating that the control state before the power failure has been restored to the sub-control unit 91, and a power failure recovery flag indicating that the power failure has been restored. For example, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

After the return processing is performed in step Sa4, the timer interrupt is set to be enabled (Sa5), the initial setting processing is terminated, and after shifting to the timer interrupt processing, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. It returns to the processing in the main processing that was being performed before being executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sa3 that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, the timer interrupt is enabled (Sa6), and then error processing is performed.

In the error processing, the game is controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game. Also, it transmits an error code that can specify the type of error that has occurred to the sub-controller 91 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to display the error code. Then, the error state is controlled until it is specified that the condition for canceling the error state corresponding to the type of error that has occurred is established. In the error processing that is shifted due to the determination that there is an abnormality in the RAM in the initial setting processing, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 37 turned on, thereby entering a setting change state described later. By shifting and initializing all the storage areas of the RAM 41c, the data abnormality in the RAM 41c can be reliably resolved and the error state can be released. On the other hand, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started without turning the setting key switch 37 to the ON state, the abnormality of the RAM 41c is detected again, and the control is put into the error state again.

If it is determined in step Sa2 that the setting key switch 37 is ON, setting change processing is performed (Sa7).

In the setting change process, all the storage areas of the RAM 41c are initialized to shift to a setting change state in which the setting values can be changed on the game arcade side. In the setting change state, the reset/setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 are operated in a predetermined procedure to confirm the setting value, and the turning off of the setting key switch 37 is detected. Terminate the change process.

After the setting change process is performed in step Sa7, an initialization process at the time of setting change is performed (Sa8). In the setting change initialization process, when the setting change process is performed and the set values are determined, all of the storage areas of the RAM 41c except for the predetermined area in which the determined set values are stored are used. Initialize the feasibility area. Due to the initialization of the usable area, the predetermined data including the control state regarding the progress of the game by the main control unit 41 is reset (initialized) to a predetermined initial value. The control state regarding the progress of the game includes an error state that is controlled when an error is detected in each process such as the game start waiting process described later.

In step Sa8, after performing the initialization process at the time of setting change, the main process is performed, and each process is sequentially performed from the first step of the main process (play start waiting process in step Sb1).

In this way, in the initial setting process, if the recovery process is performed without detecting an abnormality in the RAM 41c and the main process is resumed through the timer interrupt process, the recovery process (Sa4) will be performed after the power failure. A power failure restoration flag indicating that the power failure has been restored is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Whether or not it is time to restart the power supply to the slot machine 1 can be specified.

[Regarding main processing and timer interrupt processing]
The details of control of the main processing performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 game.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 as the main process changes, and according to the change in the detection state of the various switches Carry out a step-by-step migration process.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the main process, first, a game start waiting process for waiting until a game is started is performed (Sb1). In the game start waiting process, for example, a process of waiting in a state in which the bet amount can be set, and setting the bet amount when a bet amount setting operation by inserting medals or a bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed. Alternatively, when the start switch 7 is operated with the prescribed number of bets set, the random number for the internal lottery is latched and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the prescribed number of bets is set. The game is started when the start switch 7 is operated in the state where the player is on.

In addition, in the game start waiting process, if an error related to inserting medals (for example, selector error such as medal clogging) is detected based on the output state of the inserted medal sensor by timer interrupt processing during standby, When an error related to medal payout (hopper error such as medal clogging at the medal payout port 9) is detected based on a signal from the unit 35, the game is controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game. When controlling to the error state, an error code capable of identifying the type of detected error is transmitted to the sub-controller 91, and the error code is controlled to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. FIG. Then, when it is specified that the condition for canceling the error state corresponding to the type of error that has occurred is met, the error state is ended and the standby state is restored.

Next, an internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery is performed with the start of the game (Sb2). In the internal lottery process, based on the internal lottery random number value latched when the start switch 7 is operated in step Sb1, it is determined whether or not the winning of each lottery target combination is allowed (that is, the predetermined display result is determined). (whether the derivation is allowed or not) is determined.

After the internal lottery process is performed, a reel control process for controlling the rotation and stopping of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed (Sb3). In the reel control process, as will be described later, a process for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed and a stop operation by a stop switch are performed on the spinning reels to stop the reels. A process for stopping at a stop position according to the stop operation is performed. Then, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the third stop operation (out of the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that stop the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R that are rotated in the game, the third After the operation of the stop switch to stop the reel immediately) is completed, the reel control process is terminated.

After the reel control process is performed, a game end setting process for making various settings for ending the game is performed (Sb4). In the game end setting process, first, whether or not the symbol combination (derived display result) stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a symbol combination (win display result combination) that generates a prize (a winning display result combination) is determined. If it is a symbol combination that will occur, a winning determination process for determining the type of winning combination that will result in winning is performed. Then, when it is determined by the winning determination process that a small winning combination has been won, a process of paying out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper unit 35 is performed in accordance with the winning of the small winning combination. Further, when it is determined by the winning determination process that the winning of the replaying role has occurred, a process of granting a replay along with the winning of the replaying role and setting the prescribed number of bets is performed. Further, when it is determined by the winning determination process that a special combination has been won, processing is performed to shift the game state to a special state that is shifted along with the winning of the special combination. In addition, processing for displaying the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12, and processing for controlling the lighting state of the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16 in accordance with the setting of the number of bets by granting a replay are performed. .

After performing the game end time setting process in step Sb4, the process returns to the game start waiting process in step Sb1, and the above-described processes are successively repeated.

The main control unit 41 can perform timer interrupt processing for interrupting the main processing and performing various predetermined processing at regular time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment). The execution interval of timer interrupt processing is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken for one cycle of processing to be repeated according to the control state in the main processing and the execution time of timer interrupt processing. Between the timer interrupt processing and the processing that is always repeated according to the control state, at least one cycle is performed.

In the timer interrupt process, various displays (credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, etc.) provided in the main control unit 41 are controlled in a predetermined mode set in various processes of the main process, Input state data ( input data indicating the current input state of various switches, confirmed data indicating that the previous and current input data are in the same state, edge data indicating that the confirmed data has changed from the previous value), slot When it is specified that the power supply to the machine 1 has been stopped, processing for setting destruction diagnosis data in the RAM 41c (power-off processing described later) and the like are performed.

In the above-described main processing, a command storage processing is appropriately executed for generating commands and setting them in the command queue in accordance with the progress or situation of the game. Then, the commands set in the command queue are sequentially transmitted to the sub-controller 91 by command transmission processing executed in subsequent timer interrupt processing.

Commands transmitted by the main control unit 41 include, for example, an internal winning command, a navigation notification command, a stop command, a winning determination command, a control state command, a reset switch command, a return command, and the like. When the main control unit 41 transmits a predetermined command according to the progress, situation, etc. of the game, the sub-control unit 91 operates various effects devices in accordance with the progress, situation, etc. of the game based on the received command. By controlling the output, it is possible to produce a predetermined production content. It should be noted that the main control unit 41 can also appropriately transmit commands other than these according to the progress of the game, the situation, and the like.

The internal lottery command is a command that can specify the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game, and is transmitted when the internal lottery is held in the internal lottery process. Based on the internal winning command, it is possible to specify whether or not any winning combination has been won as a lottery result of the internal lottery, and if any winning combination has been won, the type of winning combination can be specified. In addition, the internal winning command is issued as a result of the internal lottery when an AT target combination to notify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player in AT control is won. It is not possible to specify an operation mode that is advantageous for the user.

The navigation notification command is a command capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player when the AT is controlled and the AT target role is won in the internal lottery. , is sent when an internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. When the AT control is performed, the navigation notification command can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player according to the winning AT target role based on the command. is not performed, it is possible to specify a standard operation mode (for example, pressing order of left, middle, right) based on the command, and it is not possible to specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. In addition, as a result of the internal lottery, it is possible to specify the standard operation mode even when a combination other than the AT target combination is won, and when any combination is desired to be won.

The stop command indicates whether the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be stopped by the player's operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are left reels, middle reels, and right reels, and the reels to be stopped. It is a command that can specify the stop position (symbol number) of, and is transmitted each time a stop switch is operated for a spinning reel and the corresponding reel is controlled to stop.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence or absence of winning and the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN. of the operations, the stop switch related to the operation to stop the third reel) is pressed and then released, and the third stop operation is completed. Since the winning determination command is transmitted when the third stop operation is completed, the sub-control section 91 can identify that the third stop operation has been completed based on the command.

The control state command is a command that can specify whether or not the player is in an advantageous state (a state in which AT is controlled and navigation information is provided), and is issued at the start and end of each game. sent.

The reset switch command is a command that can specify that the reset switch 23 has been continuously operated for a predetermined period or longer. It is transmitted when the operation continues for a predetermined period of time (three seconds in this embodiment).

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

[Regarding reel control processing]
Reel control processing performed by the main control unit 41 in the main processing will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the reel control process, the reel rotation process is first performed (Sc1), and a predetermined wait time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game. On the condition that the time has elapsed, an acceleration request indicating that all reels are to be accelerated to a constant speed state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and reel rotation control is started by timer interrupt processing. Further, in the reel rotation process, a stop control table capable of specifying the number of sliding symbols for each timing at which the stop operation is performed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. As a result, the stop control tables for the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are set during the acceleration control for the reels 2L, 2C and 2R by timer interrupt processing.

In the timer interrupt processing, the reel motor is excited so as to control rotation and stop of the reel motor in accordance with various requests (for example, acceleration request, stop request, etc.) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A pattern is set, and the excitation state of each excitation phase is updated sequentially. As a result, for example, by setting an acceleration request in the RAM 41c, an excitation pattern for accelerating the reel motors is selected as the excitation pattern for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. is sequentially updated, and the control of starting the rotation of the reel and accelerating it to a predetermined constant speed state is started. Then, when the rotation state of each reel reaches the constant speed state, a reel speed state flag capable of specifying that the rotation state of the corresponding reel has reached the constant speed state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for each reel. Then, it is controlled so that the rotation in the constant speed state is maintained.

After the reel rotation process is performed in step Sc1, a timer interrupt wait process is performed (Sc2). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to be enabled, and the process waits until the timer interrupt process is performed once.

After the timer interrupt wait processing in step Sc2 is completed, the timer interrupt is disabled (Sc3), and then the reel speed state flag updated by the timer interrupt processing and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set. Based on the reel speed state flag, it is specified for each reel whether or not the rotation state of the reel under rotation control is a constant speed state, and all the reels under rotation control are rotated at a constant speed. (Sc4). Then, in the step of Sc4, when it is determined that at least one reel is not rotating at a constant speed and all the reels under rotation control are not rotating at a constant speed, Sc2 , the processes of steps Sc2 to Sc4 are repeated, and the process waits until all the reels under rotation control are rotated at a constant speed.

Returning to the step of Sc2, after repeating the steps of Sc2 to Sc4 and waiting, the timer interrupt processing performed in the timer interrupt waiting processing of the step of Sc2 keeps the rotating state of all the reels under rotation control at a constant speed. By updating the reel speed state flag so as to be able to identify the state, in the subsequent step of Sc4, it is determined that all the reels under rotation control are rotating at a constant speed. Become.

On the other hand, in the step of Sc4, when it is determined that all the reels under rotation control for which the stop operation has not been completed are rotating at a constant speed, the corresponding stop switches for all the reels under rotation control is enabled (Sc5). If the reception of the stop operation has already been enabled for the reel for which rotation control is being performed, the enabled state is maintained.

Then, after the acceptance of the stop operation is set to be valid in the step of Sc5, it is determined whether or not the valid stop operation by the stop switch is detected in the state where the acceptance of the stop operation is valid for the reel under rotation control. (Sc6). In determining whether or not the stop operation has been detected, the edge data of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R updated by the timer interrupt processing is referred to, and the determination data of the stop switches corresponding to the reel under rotation control is determined. If there is a change from the OFF state to the ON state, it is determined that a valid stop operation has been detected for that stop switch. As a result, on the condition that the ON state of the stop switch is continuously detected for a certain period of time (at least about 2.24 ms), effective stop operation by the stop switch is detected. This prevents erroneous detection of the ON state of the stop switch.

In this embodiment, it is detected that the determination data of the stop switch has changed from the OFF state to the ON state while the acceptance of the stop operation is valid for the reel under rotation control, that is, the predetermined number of consecutive times. By detecting the ON state of the stop switch in the timer interrupt processing, it is determined that an effective stop operation has been detected for the reel under rotation control. It may be determined that a valid stop operation has been detected by detecting the state.

If it is determined in step Sc6 that a valid stop operation has not been detected, the process returns to step Sc2, repeats steps Sc2 to Sc6, and waits until a valid stop operation is detected. On the other hand, when it is determined in step Sc6 that a valid stop operation has been detected, reel rotation stop processing is performed (Sc7), and rotation of the reel corresponding to the valid stop operation detected in step Sc6 is stopped. control to allow Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the relevant reel for which the stop control was performed in the step of Sc7 has stopped (Sc8), and if it is determined that the relevant reel has not stopped, it waits until the relevant reel stops, When it is determined that the relevant reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R have been stopped by an effective stop operation (Sc9), and all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped. is not stopped, the process returns to step Sc2, and controls of steps Sc2 to Sc9 are performed for the remaining reels that are not stopped.

When it is determined that all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have been effectively stopped and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped in step Sc9, power failure recovery is performed by the above-described initial setting process. After initializing the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the flag is set (Sc10), timer interrupt wait processing is performed (Sc11). After that, it is determined whether or not the third stop switch is being operated, that is, whether or not the depression of the third stop switch is terminated and the determination data of the stop switch is in the OFF state (Sc12). ), if the determination data of the stop switch is in the ON state and is being operated, the process returns to step Sc10, and the operation of the third stop switch ends while performing the processing of steps Sc10 to Sc12. wait until

Then, in the step of Sc12, the operation of the stop switch for the third stop is completed, and by the timer interrupt waiting processing of Sc11, the determination data of the stop switch is updated to the OFF state, so that the stop switch for the third stop is turned off. It is determined that the switch is not in operation. After that, a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referenced to determine whether or not the power interruption recovery flag is set (Sc13).

As described above, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power failure recovery flag is set is initialized in step Sc10. That is, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted and the initial setting process is performed during the period in which the pressing operation of the stop switch for the third stop is continued, the initial setting The power failure recovery flag is set by the recovery process performed in step Sa4 of the process. On the other hand, if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped during the period in which the operation of pressing the third stop stop switch is continued, the power interruption return flag is not set. Further, after the initialization process that is performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the timer interrupt process is performed and before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. The power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the period in which the operation of pressing the stop switch for the third stop is continued (the period in which the steps from Sc10 to Sc12 are performed). Then, when the power supply is restarted, the main process is restarted from step Sc11 of the reel control process. Then, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, if the operation (pressing) of the third stop stop switch is continued, the timer interrupt processing that is performed after the initialization processing ends will cause the stop switch to stop. On-state definite data is created for the switch. Then, in step Sc12, it is determined that the third stop switch is being operated based on the determined data, and the processing of steps Sc10 to Sc12 is repeated until the operation of the third stop switch is completed. It will be done. Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, if the third stop stop switch (pressing) has been completed, the timer interrupt processing performed after the initialization processing is completed will is created, and it is determined in step Sc12 that the stop switch for the third stop is not being operated, so that the process proceeds to step Sc13.

In the step of Sc13, when it is determined that the power interruption recovery flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, timer interrupt predetermined number of times waiting processing is performed (Sc14), and the timer interrupt processing is performed a predetermined number of times (this implementation In this example, it waits until the timer interrupt process is performed a predetermined number of times, and then initializes a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power failure recovery flag is set, and clears the power failure recovery flag (Sc15 ), terminate the reel control process and return to the main process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sc13 that the power failure return flag is not set, the reel control process is terminated without performing the processes in steps Sc14 and Sc15, and the process returns to the main process.

In the main process after the end of the reel control process, the game end setting process is performed, and various processes such as the prize determination process are performed in the game end setting process.

In the embodiment, the determination data of the stop switch for the third stop is in the OFF state, that is, the OFF state of the input data for the stop switch is detected in a predetermined number of consecutive timer interrupt processes. , is configured to determine that the stop switch for the third stop is not being operated, but the input data is in the OFF state, that is, the OFF state of the input data for the stop switch is detected in one timer interrupt process. It may be determined that the operation of the stop switch has been completed by doing so.

Thus, in the reel control process, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped during the period in which the operation (pressing) of the third stop stop switch is continued (the period in which the steps of Sc10 to Sc12 are performed) In step Sc12, when it is determined that the third stop switch is not being operated, that is, when the operation of the stop switch is finished, the process proceeds to step Sc13, and the state initialized in step Sc10 By referring to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and based on the fact that the power interruption recovery flag is not set, the reel control processing is terminated without performing the timer interrupt predetermined number of times waiting processing (Sc14), and the main processing is started. It's supposed to go back.

On the other hand, in the reel control process, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the period in which the operation (pressing) of the third stop stop switch is continued (the period in which the steps from Sc10 to Sc12 are performed). When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted after the operation (pressing) of the stop switch is completed, the third stop switch is activated by the initialization process and the timer interrupt process after the initialization process. is updated to the OFF state, the process returns to step Sc11. Thereafter, in step Sc12, it is determined that the third stop switch is not being operated based on the determined data (OFF state) of the stop switch, and the process proceeds to step Sc13. Then, a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power failure recovery flag is set by the initial setting process is referred to (Sc13), and based on the fact that the power failure recovery flag is set, the timer interrupt waiting process for a predetermined number of times is executed. By doing so (Sc14), the reel control process is terminated after a predetermined period (the time required for the timer interrupt process to be performed a predetermined number of times) has elapsed, and the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the reel control process, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the period in which the operation (pressing) of the third stop stop switch is continued (the period in which the steps from Sc10 to Sc12 are performed). When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted while the stop switch is being operated (depressed), the third stop switch is activated by the initial setting process and the timer interrupt process after the initial setting process. is updated to the ON state, the process returns to step Sc11. After that, in step Sc12, it is determined that the third stop switch is being operated based on the determined data of the stop switch, so that the process returns to step Sc10, and the processes of steps Sc10 to Sc12 are performed. becomes. That is, during the period in which the third stop stop switch is being operated (depressed), the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and the slot machine 1 is operated (depressed) while the stop switch is being operated (depressed). When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped during the period in which the operation (depression) of the third stop stop switch is continued, in the step of Sc10 After the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power failure recovery flag is set is initialized, when it is determined in step Sc12 that the third stop switch is not being operated, the process proceeds to step Sc13. Then, referring to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c initialized in step Sc10, based on the fact that the power failure recovery flag is not set, without performing the timer interrupt predetermined number of times waiting process (Sc14), It terminates the reel control process and returns to the main process.

[About power outage processing]
Next, power interruption processing performed by the main control unit 41 when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and a power failure occurs will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the power-off process, first, all registers of the main control unit 41 are saved in a stack area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd1).

Next, the destruction diagnosis data is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd2). Then, the output states of all output ports including the output port for outputting the command are initialized (Sd3). As a result, the output state of the output port corresponding to the command output before the power-off process is started is also initialized.

Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the exclusive OR is 0 in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd4). Then, access to the RAM 41c is prohibited (Sd5). After that, the voltage drops and the main CPU 41a of the main control section 41 stops and shifts to a standby state. As the voltage drops in this standby state, the main control unit 41 enters an internal operation stop state and reliably stops operation when power is cut off.

With the above processing, when the power supply of AC 100V is stopped, the power interruption processing is performed, and the data for breakdown diagnosis and RAM parity adjustment data are retained by the backup power supply even during the power failure. It is recorded in a predetermined area of the backed-up RAM 41c, RAM access is prohibited, and the output port is cleared.

[Regarding the award notification effect]
The winning notification effect performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13. FIG.

As described above, the main control unit 41 determines by internal lottery whether or not to allow the winning of each role. (sometimes referred to as a winning combination) includes pushing-order small winnings, pushing-order replaying winnings, specific small winnings, and special winnings. Each internal lottery target combination includes one or a plurality of winning combinations, and when one internal lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning combination included in the internal lottery target combination (for example, an increasing combination described later) , specific replay, the above-mentioned special role, etc.) were elected at the same time. Then, when the symbol combination of the winning combination included in the internal lottery target combination won in the internal lottery is displayed and stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the prize is generated for the winning combination.

A push-order small combination is an increasing combination ("Bell-Bell-Bell" in this embodiment) in which a larger number of medals (in this embodiment, 9 medals) than the number of bets are paid out, and is stopped on the pay line LN. and a winning combination in which the number of medals paid out is less than the number of bets (in this embodiment, 1 medal). By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (in the order of operation in this embodiment), the increasing combination of the winning combinations included in the small combination of pressing order wins, while the operation other than the corresponding operation mode is performed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in this manner, the decreasing combination may win among the winning combinations included in the small winning combination in the order of pressing, but none of the winning combinations may win. . The internal lottery target combination includes a plurality of small winning combinations with different predetermined operation modes in which an increasing combination wins, and when a small winning combination is won, a predetermined operation corresponding to the winning type of small winning combination. Depending on whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the expected number of medals to be paid out can be changed.

The push-order replay combination includes a specific replay as a winning combination (in this embodiment, a combination in which a winning occurs when "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is stopped on the winning line LN) and a predetermined replay (this In the embodiment, the internal lottery target combination includes a combination in which a prize is generated by stopping "Replay-Replay-Replay" on the pay line LN. The specific replay and the predetermined replay are replay combinations to which replays (replay games) are given by winning prizes. In addition, the push order replay combination is a pre-assigned specific operation mode (in this embodiment, the operation order in which the left reel is the first stop and the operation timing that allows each reel to stop "Red 7"). By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the specific replay among the winning combinations included in the pushing-order replaying combination on the winning line LN. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an operation mode other than the mode (in the present embodiment, the order of operation and the timing of operation), the predetermined replay symbol combination of the winning combination included in the push-order replay combination is obtained. This is a combination that is stopped at the pay line LN. The internal lottery target combination includes a plurality of push-order replay combinations with different specific operation modes, and when a push-order replay combination is won, the specific operation mode is selected according to the winning type of push-order replay combination. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the symbol combination of the specific replay can be stopped at the winning line LN.

The specific minor winning combination has a low probability of being won in the internal lottery compared to other internal lottery winning combinations, but has a high probability of being won simultaneously with the special winning combination compared to other roles. When the symbol combination (display result) of the winning combination included in the specific minor combination stops on the winning line LN, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the special combination has been won at the same time. In addition, an AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to grant the above-mentioned AT the right to be controlled by winning a specific minor winning combination in an internal lottery. In the AT lottery that is triggered by the winning of a specific minor role, it is determined that the right to control the AT is given at a higher probability than in the case of the lottery that is triggered by the winning of other internal lottery roles. Thus, when a winning combination included in the specific minor combination is won, it is in an advantageous situation compared to other winnings.

As described above, the special combination is a combination that is shifted to a game state (special state) that is advantageous to the player when the symbol combination (special display result) of the special combination stops on the pay line LN and a prize is generated. be.

The main control section 41 transmits to the sub-control section 91 a command capable of specifying the winning result of the internal lottery (existence of winning, type of winning internal lottery target combination, etc.) at the start of each game. In addition, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped in each game and the operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation is finished, the winning determination process is performed in the game end setting process described above. , a command capable of specifying the result of the winning determination (whether or not there is a winning, symbol combination (display result) aligned on the winning line LN) is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 .

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 notifies that the winning has occurred when it is specified that the winning has occurred after each game is started based on the command received from the main control unit 41. It is possible to perform a winning notification effect. The sub-control unit 91 performs a winning notification effect using at least one of the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57, and the type of the winning combination in which the winning occurred and the situation in which the winning notification effect is performed. (For example, the output of each effect device is controlled to the output mode described later according to the normal time, power failure recovery time 1 to 3, error cancellation time, which will be described later). After the start of the winning notification effect, the sub-control unit 91 terminates the winning notification effect when a predetermined condition described later (for example, elapse of a predetermined period of time, operation of the start switch 7, etc.) is established. .

As shown in FIG. 8(a), the sub-control unit 91 controls the power supply to the slot machine 1 during a game when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not interrupted (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a power failure) and during a game. When a power failure occurs, but is recovered from the power failure before the third stop operation relating to the game is performed (normal time), and when the aforementioned AT control is being performed, the pressing order When it is specified that an additional winning combination included in the small winning combination has been won, control is performed to perform a winning notification effect related to the pushing-order small winning combination (increasing combination), and a winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as will be described later. is displayed, a winning notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the performance decoration LED 57 are controlled to light up in a winning notification mode (see FIG. 9).

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is normal, and after the conditions for shifting to the AT state in which the AT is controlled are established, in the game in which the pushing order replay combination is first won in the internal lottery, When it is specified that a specific replay included in a forward replay combination has won, control is performed to perform a winning notification effect, and as will be described later, a winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a speaker is displayed. 53 and 54 are caused to output winning notification sounds, and reel LEDs 55 and performance decoration LEDs 57 are controlled to light up in a winning notification mode (see FIG. 10).

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the power failure occurs while the game is being played and the third stop operation is being performed (the stop switch related to the third stop operation is being pressed down). After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed while the operation is continued and the power is restored from the power failure (recovery from the power failure 1), the aforementioned AT control is performed. In this case, even when it is specified that the increasing combination included in the pressing-order minor combination has been won, if the conditions for shifting to the AT state are satisfied, the specific replay included in the pressing-order replay combination has been won. is specified, the control is performed so as not to perform the winning notification effect, the winning notification image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect The decoration LED 57 is controlled so as not to light up in the winning notification mode (see FIGS. 17(a), (b) and (c)).

Further, after power failure occurs while the game is in progress and the third stop operation is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 supplies power to the slot machine 1 when the operation is terminated. is resumed and recovered from power failure (recovery from power failure 2), it is specified that an increasing combination included in the lower order winning combination has been won in the case where the above-described AT control is being performed. Also, when it is specified that the specific replay included in the push-order replay role has won when the condition for shifting to the AT state is established, control is performed so that the winning notification effect is not performed, The winning notification image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LEDs 55 and the production decoration LEDs 57 are controlled so as not to light up in the winning notification mode (FIG. 17(a)). (b) (c) reference).

Further, when the power failure occurs during the winning notification effect and is recovered from the power failure (recovery from power failure 3), the sub-control unit 91, when the power failure occurs, Even if the winning notification effect is performed to notify the winning of the increasing hand included in the push-order small role, or the winning notification effect is performed to notify the winning of the specific replay included in the push-order replay role When power is restored from power failure, control is performed so as not to restart the winning notification performance, the winning notification image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the performance are controlled. The decoration LED 57 is controlled so as not to light up in the winning notification mode (see FIGS. 17(d), (b) and (c)).

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 may cause an error (for example, an When an error or an error relating to the payout of medals occurs, the award notification performance is ended and the error notification performance for notifying that the main control part 41 side is controlled to the error state is started. Then, when the error state is canceled (at the time of error cancellation), the error notification effect is ended. When the error is canceled, even if the winning notification effect for notifying the winning of the increasing combination included in the pressing-order small combination is performed before the error notification effect is performed, that is, when the error occurs, the error notification effect is performed before the error notification effect is performed. Even when the winning notification performance for notifying the winning of the specific replay included in the push-order replay combination is performed, control is performed so that the winning notification performance is not restarted when the error is canceled, and the liquid crystal display 51 wins the prize. The notification image is not displayed, the winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LEDs 55 and the performance decoration LEDs 57 are controlled not to light up in the winning notification mode (see FIG. 23).

As shown in FIG. 8(b), the sub-control unit 91 performs a prize notifying effect for the specific minor combination when it is specified that the winning combination included in the specific minor combination has been won during normal operation. As will be described later, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display a specific small winning prize notification image, the speakers 53 and 54 output a specific small winning winning notification sound, and the reel LEDs 55 and the performance decoration LEDs 57 are controlled to display a specific small winning prize notification image. It is controlled so as to light up in the win notification mode (see FIG. 11).

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is 1 when the power is restored, and when it is specified that a winning combination included in the specific minor combination has been won, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so as to perform a winning notification effect related to the specific minor combination. Unlike the time, control is performed so that only the reel LEDs 55 are used to perform the winning notification effect. That is, the reel LED 55 is controlled to light up in the specific minor combination winning mode, while the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled not to display the specific minor combination winning notification image. Regarding the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57, by controlling the output mode with priority given to the control of the notification effect at the time of activation, which will be described later, the specific minor role winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 The decoration LED 57 is controlled so as not to light up in the winning notification mode.

Also, the sub-control unit 91 controls to perform the winning notification effect for the specific minor combination even when it is specified that the winning combination included in the specific minor combination has been won, which is time 2 when power is restored. , Unlike normal times, control is performed such that only the reel LEDs 55 are used to perform the winning notification effect. That is, the reel LED 55 is controlled to light up in the specific minor combination winning mode, while the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled not to display the specific minor combination winning notification image. Regarding the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57, by controlling the output mode with priority given to the control of the notification effect at the time of activation, which will be described later, the specific minor role winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 The decoration LED 57 is controlled so as not to light up in the winning notification mode (see FIGS. 19 and 21).

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is 3 at the time of power failure recovery, and if the winning notification effect related to the specific small winning combination was performed when the power failure occurred, the winning notification effect will be performed when the power failure is restored. However, unlike normal times, only the reel LEDs 55 are used to perform a winning notification effect relating to a specific small winning combination. That is, the reel LED 55 is controlled to light up in the specific minor combination winning mode, while the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled not to display the specific minor combination winning notification image. Regarding the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57, by controlling the output mode with priority given to the control of the notification effect at the time of activation, which will be described later, the specific minor role winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 It is controlled so that the decoration LED 57 is not lit in the winning notification mode (see FIG. 23).

Further, when an error (for example, an error related to the insertion of medals or an error related to payout of medals) occurs during the performance of the winning notification effect related to the specific minor winning combination, the sub-control unit 91 continues the control of the winning notification effect. while controlling the error notification effect. During the period in which the error notification effect is performed, the output mode of the effect device related to the error notification effect is controlled with priority over the mode of the error notification effect. When the error is canceled, the error notification effect is terminated, while the control of the winning notification effect is continued, and the output modes of the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57 are changed before the error occurs. control to the output mode continued from . As a result, when the error is canceled, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display the specific minor winning prize notification image, and the control of lighting the reel LEDs 55 and the performance decoration LEDs 57 in the specific minor winning prize reporting mode is resumed (see FIG. 24). Regarding the output from the speakers 53 and 54, if the specific minor role winning notification sound that started to be output before the occurrence of the error is continuing when the error is canceled, the specific minor role winning notification sound is output to the speakers 53 and 54. If the specific small role winning notification sound is not continuing when the error is canceled, the sound corresponding to the control state (for example, the normal effect sound output during normal effect, or the AT state output Advantageous state production sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 53 and 54, so that when the error is canceled, the specific small role winning notification sound is output according to the time elapsed from the start of the winning notification production. Although there are times, there are times when the specific small role winning notification sound is not output.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), the sub-control unit 91 is normal, and when it is specified that a special role has been won, the sub-control unit 91 controls to perform a winning notification effect related to the special role, as will be described later. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display a special winning prize notification image, the speakers 53 and 54 output a special winning winning notification sound, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to light up in a special winning winning notification mode. (See FIG. 12).

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is 1 when power is restored, and when it is specified that a special role has been won, the sub-control unit 91 performs control to perform a winning notification effect related to the special role. While displaying the special role winning notification image on the device 51 and controlling the reel LED 55 to light up in the special role winning mode, the special role winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off. It is controlled so as not to light up in the special role winning notification mode.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs control to perform a prize-winning notification effect regarding the special role when it is specified that the special role has been won, which is time 2 when the power is restored, but unlike the normal time, the liquid crystal display is performed. While displaying the special role winning notification image on the device 51 and controlling the reel LED 55 to light up in the special role winning mode, the special role winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off. It is controlled so as not to light up in the special role winning notification mode.

In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 performs the winning notification effect related to the special role when the power failure occurs at the power failure recovery time 3, the sub-control unit 91 resumes the winning notification effect when the power failure is restored. However, unlike normal times, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display a special role winning notification image, and the reel LED 55 is controlled to light up in a special role winning mode. Control is performed so as not to output the special role winning notification sound and not to light up the performance decoration LED 57 in the special role winning notification mode.

In addition, when an error (for example, an error related to inserting medals or an error related to payout of medals) occurs during the execution of the winning notification effect related to the special role, the sub-control unit 91 continues the control of the winning notification effect. , to control the error notification effect. When the error is canceled, the error notification effect is terminated, while the control of the winning notification effect is continued, and the output modes of the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57 are changed before the error occurs. control to the output mode continued from . As a result, when the error is canceled, the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display the special combination winning notification image, and the control for lighting the reel LEDs 55 and the performance decoration LEDs 57 in the special combination winning notification mode is resumed. As for the output from the speakers 53 and 54, as in the case of the winning notification effect for the specific minor role, when the error is canceled, the special role winning notification sound is output according to the time elapsed from the start of the winning notification effect. Although it may be done, there are times when the special role winning notification sound is not output.

Next, the effect modes of the winning notification effects for the push-order small winning combination, push-order replaying combination, specific small winning combination, and special combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 controls, based on a command from the main control unit 41, in a game in which navigation notification is performed under the control of the AT, an increasing combination (in this embodiment, , ``Bell-Bell-Bell'' stops on the pay line LN), the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57 are used It is controlled to start the winning notification effect related to the order of the small winning combination. Then, a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, a predetermined period (10 seconds in this embodiment) has passed since the start of the winning notification effect, and a medal is inserted before the predetermined period has passed. Alternatively, at least one of the conditions of setting the number of bets by the MAXBET switch 6 or credit settlement operation by the settlement switch 10 and being controlled to an error state by the main control unit 41 is established. ) is established, control is performed so as to end the prize-winning performance related to the pressing-order minor combination.

In the winning notification effect related to the small winning combination, a winning notification image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a bell, and a "GET!" character image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a winning notification sound (in this embodiment, a payout sound suggesting the number of medals to be paid out accompanying winning of an increasing combination) to notify that a small winning combination has been won. are output from the speakers 53 and 54. Furthermore, by lighting the reel LEDs 55 and the performance decoration LEDs 57 in a prize-winning notification mode (in this embodiment, a white mode and a mode that blinks at predetermined time intervals) to notify that a prize has occurred, the number of small wins in the order of pressing is increased. Notify that the role has won a prize.

As shown in FIG. 10, based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91, after the conditions for shifting to the AT state are satisfied, first play the game in which the push-order replay combination is won in the internal lottery. , when it is specified that a specific replay (in this embodiment, a symbol combination combination in which "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" stops on the pay line LN) included in the pushing order replay combination has been won Then, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57 are used to control to start the winning notification effect related to the push order replay combination. Then, a predetermined termination condition (in this embodiment, at least one of the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the next game and the error state on the main control unit 41 side) 1) is established, control is performed so as to terminate the prize-winning performance related to the replay combination of the pushing order.

In the winning notification effect related to the push-order replay role, a winning notification image (in this embodiment, a specific replay symbol combination “red 7 red 7 red 7” image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a winning notification sound (in this embodiment, bet number setting sound associated with winning of a replaying role) for notifying that a winning of a replaying role has occurred is played from a speaker. Output from 53 and 54. Furthermore, by lighting the reel LEDs 55 and the effect decoration LEDs 57 in a winning notification mode (in this embodiment, a white mode and a mode that blinks at predetermined time intervals) to notify that a winning has occurred, the specific replay has won. to be notified.

As shown in FIG. 11, based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 determines that a specific minor winning combination has won in an internal lottery, and that a winning combination included in the specific minor winning combination has won. When it is done, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the performance decoration LED 57 are used to control to start the winning notification performance for the specific small winning combination. Then, when a predetermined termination condition (in this embodiment, the operation of the start switch 7 or the adjustment operation of the credits by the adjustment switch 10 is performed in a state where the specified number of bets is set) is met. Then, control is performed so as to end the prize-winning performance regarding the specific minor winning combination. In this embodiment, the winning notification effect for a specific minor win is terminated on the condition that the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the prescribed number of bets has been set. or operation of setting the number of bets by the MAXBET switch 6 or operation by the switch 56 for effect.

In the prize notification effect related to the specific minor role, the winning role included in the specific minor role (in this embodiment, "cherry-any-any" (any indicates that any symbol is acceptable) stops on the pay line LN. A specific small combination winning notification image (in this embodiment, an image of the symbol "Cherry" forming the winning combination) for notifying that a winning combination has occurred is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A specific minor role winning notification sound (in this embodiment, a payout sound suggesting the number of medals to be paid out with the winning of a winning role, and a specific sound) is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Furthermore, by lighting the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in a specific minor winning prize notification mode (in this embodiment, a red mode and a mode of blinking at a predetermined time interval) for notifying that a specific minor winning prize has been won , to notify that the winning combination of the specific minor combination has won.

As shown in FIG. 12, based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LEDs 55, It is controlled to start the winning notification effect regarding the special role using the effect decoration LED 57.例文帳に追加Then, when a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which a prescribed number of bets for starting the next game is set) is established, the special Control is performed to end the winning notification performance regarding the role.

In the special role winning notification effect, a special role winning notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a text image of "bonus start!") for notifying that a special role has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Along with the display, the speakers 53 and 54 output a special prize winning notification sound (in this embodiment, a fanfare sound for a predetermined time) for notifying that the special prize has been won. Furthermore, by lighting the reel LED 55 and the production decoration LED 57 in a special role winning notification mode (in this embodiment, a mode of lighting in a rainbow color mode) for notifying that the special role winning has occurred, the special role winning Notify that the role has won a prize.

[About notification effect at startup]
Next, an effect mode of the start-up notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. 13 .

When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control state of each effect device in the RAM included in the sub-control unit 91, and stores the control state in the RAM when the power supply is restarted. Based on the stored data, the control state of each performance device is controlled to return to the state before the power supply was stopped.

Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 displays data for displaying images, videos, characters, etc. for effects from the ROM provided on the effect control board 90 on the liquid crystal display. Start-up processing for preloading into the RAM of the device 51 is performed. After the start-up process is completed, the data read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is used to control so that an image or the like corresponding to the control state is displayed in the display area. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect at the time of activation over the period during which the process at the time of activation is performed, and controls the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57 to a predetermined output mode. It is possible to notify that the slot machine 1 has been restarted.

When causing the liquid crystal display 51 to preload data such as effect images from the ROM to the RAM, data for displaying a loading image, which will be described later, and management information of the slot machine 1, which will be described later (game history, error history, etc., which will be described later). ) is preferentially read, and after the reading of the data is finished, the data such as images and videos used for performance in a normal game are read. By preferentially reading character data, it is possible to display a loading image and management information at a relatively early stage after the liquid crystal display 51 is restarted.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the slot machine 1 is restarted, the sub-controller 91 controls to perform a start-up notification effect, and controls the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54 , the performance decoration LED 57 is used to notify that the slot machine 1 has been restarted.

In the start-up notification effect, the slot machine 1 is activated for a predetermined period from the time character data is read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 until the data such as images and videos used for the effect are read into the RAM. (In this embodiment, a character image of "Loading..." indicating that it is being started and a character image of "60%" indicating the progress of the startup process) are displayed on the liquid crystal display. Display on the display 51. The character image portion indicating the progress of the startup process in the loading image is sequentially updated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 5% progress of the startup process) according to the progress of the startup process. Then, after data such as images used for effects in normal games are read into the RAM, the display of the loading image is ended.

In the start-up notification effect, a start-up sound (predetermined warning sound in this embodiment) for notifying that the slot machine 1 has been restarted is played for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, after the slot machine 1 is restarted). , 30 seconds).

In addition, in the start-up notification effect, a predetermined period (in this embodiment, slot 30 seconds after the machine 1 is restarted) to light up the performance decoration LED 57.

[Regarding the execution timing of the winning determination process and the effect mode of the winning notification effect]
In the normal state (when power failure does not occur during the game, and when power failure occurs during the game but is recovered from the power failure before the third stop operation relating to the game is performed), the main control unit 14 and 15, the timing at which the controller 41 starts the winning determination process and the effect mode of the winning notification effect performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14 , the main control unit 41 sets a prescribed number of bets during the game start waiting process, and when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, the reel control process is performed. , the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and the corresponding reel is stopped each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop. Then, after the stop switch related to the third stop operation is pressed to start the stop operation, the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released to end the stop operation, whereby the reel control process is performed. Terminate the process and perform the winning determination process.

Hereinafter, the period from when the third stop operation is started to when the third stop operation is finished in normal times may be referred to as a first specific period. Also, the period from when the third stop operation is completed in the normal state to when the winning determination process is performed may be referred to as a second specific period.

In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT in the game, and when the internal lottery wins the small winning combination in the order of pushing, the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. 3 Control is performed so that navigation information is provided until the stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15(a) to 15(d), the sub-control section 91 controls the main control section 41 side during a game in which reel control processing is performed on the main control section 41 side. In accordance with the AT-related control state (AT state in which AT control is performed, non-AT state in which AT is not controlled, etc.), control is performed to perform normal presentation or advantageous state presentation (normal presentation in FIG. 15) . In the normal effect, a normal effect image displayed in the non-AT state (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character walking around town) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a normal effect sound (in this embodiment) output in the non-AT state is displayed. Then, control is performed so that street sounds such as running sounds of cars and footsteps of pedestrians) are output from the speakers 53 and 54 . In the advantageous state effect, the advantageous state effect image displayed in the AT state (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character flying in outer space, see FIG. 17(a), etc.) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Control is performed to output from the speakers 53 and 54 an advantageous state effect sound (in this embodiment, BGM output in the AT state) that is different from the effect sound to be output in the AT state.

Further, when the navigation notification is performed by the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 provides the navigation notification over the period from when the game start operation is performed by the start switch 7 to when the third stop operation is performed. control is performed so as to perform a navigation effect that notifies the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R notified by (see FIG. 27, etc.).

Then, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any winning combination has occurred in the winning determination process, and determines whether or not there is a winning and the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN. (In this embodiment, a command that can specify the symbol combination of "cherry-any-any" (any indicates that any symbol is acceptable) included in the specific minor combination) is transmitted to the sub-controller 91. . After that, when it is determined that any of the small winnings has been won by the winning determination processing, the medal payout processing is performed, and a predetermined number of medals (in this embodiment, , 2) are paid out from the hopper unit 35, and the number of paid out medals is controlled to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.例文帳に追加After the payout process is completed, the game start waiting process is started to wait until the operation for starting the next game (operation of the start switch 7 with the prescribed number of bets set) is performed.

On the other hand, when it is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41 that any winning combination has occurred, the sub-control unit 91 performs the second control as shown in FIG. 15(e). 1 mode (a mode in which the winning notification effect is performed using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57, that is, the winning notification image corresponding to the generated winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, generated The winning notification sound corresponding to the winning is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the performance decoration LED 57 are lit in the winning notification mode corresponding to the generated winning. Notify that it has been done. After that, the termination condition corresponding to the type of winning (in this embodiment, the termination condition corresponding to the specific minor winning combination (the start switch 7 is operated with the prescribed number of bets set)) is met. By doing so, the winning notification effect is terminated.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 based on the command received from the main control unit 41 and stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 before it is specified that any winning combination has occurred. When the supply is started, after that, when it is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41 that any winning combination has occurred, the power failure does not occur as described above. Similarly, control is performed so that the winning notification effect is performed in the first mode, and the fact that the winning has occurred is notified.

Next, at the time of power failure recovery 1 (after the power failure occurs while the game is being played and the third stop operation is being performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed while the operation is being continued). When the main control unit 41 starts the winning determination process and the performance mode of the winning notification effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 when the specific minor winning combination is won , based on FIGS. 14 and 16. FIG.

At the power failure recovery time 1, the stop switch related to the third stop operation of the game is released to end the stop operation, as in the above-described normal time, so that the reel control process is performed. is terminated, and the winning determination process is performed. Subsequent processing is also performed sequentially in the same manner as in normal times.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b), the sub control unit 91, when the game is in progress and the stop switch related to the third stop is pressed and the operation is continued, When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted in a state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the operation is continued (recovery from power failure 1), that is, the first specific period shown in FIG. If power failure occurs during operation and recovery from the power failure occurs, as shown in FIG. While displaying on the device 51, control is performed so that the performance decoration LED 57 is turned on in the state at the time of activation, and control is performed so that the sound at the time of activation is output from the speakers 53 and 54.例文帳に追加Then, as shown in FIG. 16(d), when the reading of data such as images into the RAM on the liquid crystal display 51 is completed, the operation of the stop switch relating to the third stop of the game is continued. 2, control is performed so that the liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display an effect image (in this embodiment, a normal effect image) corresponding to the control state before the power failure occurs.

After that, when the operation of the stop switch relating to the third stop of the game is terminated, control is performed so as to perform a winning notification effect. In the winning notification effect at this time, after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the start-up notification effect due to the return from the power failure, if the third stop operation of the game is ended, the above-mentioned normal time Similarly to the case where the power failure does not occur during the game, control is performed so that the winning notification effect is performed in the first mode (see FIG. 15(e)), while the start-up notification effect is started along with the recovery from the power failure. After that, when the third stop operation of the game is finished before the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. By giving priority to control and controlling to perform winning notification by the liquid crystal display 51 and reel LED 55, a second mode different from the first mode (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, effect It is a mode to perform a winning notification effect without using at least one effect device among the decoration LEDs 57. A winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the reel LEDs 55 are lit in a specific minor role winning notification mode corresponding to the generated winning.

Further, even when the power failure is restored to 1 and the special role is won, the main control unit 41 starts the winning determination process at the timing when the third stop operation is completed, and the sub-control unit 91 performs the third stop operation. 2 modes (without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57, the special role winning notification image corresponding to the generated winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the special role winning notification image corresponding to the generated winning is reel LED 55 (not shown).

Next, at the time of recovery from power failure 2 (after the power failure occurs while the game is being played and the third stop operation is being performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed in the state in which the operation has been completed). power supply to the slot machine 1), and when a small winning combination in the order of pushing is won in the internal lottery, and when a winning notification effect for the small winning combination in the order of pushing is being performed, the electric power to the slot machine 1 The timing at which the main control unit 41 starts the winning determination process and the effect mode of the winning notification effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 when the supply is restarted and the power is restored from the power failure will be described with reference to FIG. .

The main control unit 41 returns to the reel control process when the power is restored from the power failure when the power failure recovery time is 2 and when the internal lottery wins the winning order of the lower winning combination, and the reel control is performed. In the process, a process of waiting for a predetermined number of timer interrupts is performed, and after waiting until a predetermined period of time elapses, a prize determination process is performed in the game end setting process. Then, when it is determined in the winning determination process that any of the small winnings has been won, a payout process is performed to pay out the number of medals corresponding to the winning small winnings. Control is performed so that the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12.例文帳に追加

In addition, even when power failure recovery time 2 is reached and the internal lottery has won a small winning combination, the main control unit 41 operates in the same manner as the case where a small winning combination has been won in the internal lottery. returns from power failure, waits for a predetermined number of timer interrupts, waits until a predetermined period of time elapses, and then performs winning judgment processing.

As shown in FIG. 17(a), it is 2 at the time of power failure recovery, and the internal lottery has won a small winning combination with the lowest pushing order, and as shown in FIG. If power failure occurs and the power is restored while the winning notification effect is being performed, as shown in FIG. , until a predetermined period elapses after the power is restored from the power failure, by controlling the start-time notification effect, the start-up sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57 is lit in the start-up mode. It will be done.

In addition, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the power supply is restored while the winning notification effect relating to the push-order replay combination is being performed, the winning notification effect relating to the pressing-order small combination is performed. Similarly to the case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed to recover from the power interruption when the slot machine 1 is on, the sub-control unit 91 controls so as not to perform the winning notification effect, thereby recovering from the power interruption. After that, until a predetermined period elapses, control is performed so that the start-up sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 by the control of the start-up notification effect, and the effect decoration LED 57 is lit in the start-up mode. (not shown).

Next, at the time of recovery from power failure 2 (after the power failure occurs while the game is being played and the third stop operation is being performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed in the state in which the operation has been completed). When the main control unit 41 starts the winning determination process and the winning notification performed by the sub-control unit 91 The effect mode of the effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18, after power failure occurs while the game is being played and the third stop operation is being performed, the main control unit 41 controls the slot machine 1 to restart the slot machine 1 when the third stop operation is finished. By restarting the power supply and recovering from the power outage, the initial setting process is performed first, and then the reel control process is resumed. After waiting until the time elapses, the reel control process is ended, and the winning determination process is performed. Hereinafter, the period from when power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted to when the winning determination process is performed may be referred to as a third specific period.

In the power failure recovery time 2, during the third specific period from when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the power failure is restored to when the main control unit 41 performs the winning determination process, the power failure is restored. After the initial setting process is performed, the reel control process performs the timer interrupt predetermined number of times waiting process when the power is restored from the power failure. It is longer than the second specific period up to the time of processing. As a result, the time required for the control to return to the state before the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped is sufficiently ensured, so that the symbol combinations that generate prizes are stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped before the winning determination process is performed after the winning determination process is performed, appropriate control can be performed.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 first controls the start-up notification effect at power failure recovery time 2, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a loading image as shown in FIG. 19(c). , the start-up sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 for a predetermined period, and the performance decoration LED 57 is lit in the start-up mode for a predetermined period.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 19(d), the sub-control section 91 controls the winning notification effect when it is specified that a winning has occurred based on the command received from the main control section 41. conduct. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to display the loading image until the liquid crystal display 51 finishes reading the data such as the image into the RAM, and the speakers 53 and 54 output the start-up sound and produce the sound. The lighting of the decoration LED 57 in the startup mode is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined period elapses after the control of the startup notification effect is started.

In the control of the winning notification effect, the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 give priority to the control of the start-up notification effect that has already been performed, and the special small combination winning notification sound is emitted from the speakers 53 and 54. It is controlled not to output, and to not light up the performance decoration LED 57 in the specific minor role winning notification mode. In addition, while not displaying the specific small combination winning notification image on the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55 is controlled to light up in the specific small combination winning notification mode, the second mode (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54 , the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57 are not used. , the reel LED 55 is lit in a specific minor combination winning notification mode corresponding to the generated winning).

After that, as shown in FIG. 19(e), when the reading of the data such as the image into the RAM on the liquid crystal display 51 is finished, the display of the loading image on the liquid crystal display 51 is finished, and the power failure occurs. Control is performed so that an effect image (normal effect image in this embodiment) corresponding to the control state before the control is displayed. At this time, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54 and the lighting mode of the effect decoration LED 57 are set to the output of the sound at the time of activation and the Continue lighting in the mode. After that, when the predetermined time has passed, the control mode is switched so that the speakers 53 and 54 output the normal effect sound and the effect decoration LED 57 is lit in the normal effect mode (not shown).

Next, at the time of recovery from power failure 2 (after the power failure occurs while the third stop operation is being performed during the game, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed in the state in which the operation has been completed). 20 and 21, a modified example of the start timing of the winning notification effect will be described.

After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the game is being played and the third stop operation is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, first, control is performed for the start-up notification effect, and read control is performed to read data such as images used for effect etc. into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51. The liquid crystal display 51 is caused to display a loading image notifying that the player is ready, the speakers 53 and 54 are caused to output startup sounds, the reel LEDs 55 and the production decoration LEDs 57 are controlled to light up in the startup mode, and then When a command that can specify that a specific minor winning combination or a special winning combination has been won is received as a result of winning determination by performing winning determination processing on the main control unit 41 side, the winning notification effect is controlled and activated. With respect to the effect devices (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, effect decoration LED 57) in which the time information effect is controlled, the activation time information effect is given priority, and the control of the time information effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 controls the winning notification effect for the effect device (reel LED 55) that is not performed. After the power supply is stopped, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted in a state where the third stop operation is ended, the start-up notification effect is controlled, and the control is ended. By starting the control of the winning notification effect later, the control of the winning notification effect for the predetermined effect devices may be performed all at once after the control of the start-up notification effect is finished. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a start-up notification effect using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57. At least one of these effect devices is used. It may be configured to perform the notification effect at the time of starting using.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, as a configuration such as these, the sub-control unit 91 controls the power supply to the slot machine 1 after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the game is being played and the third stop operation is being performed. , when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed in a state where the third stop operation is terminated, the control of the start-up notification effect is performed only on the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 is loaded. When the image is displayed (see FIG. 21(c)) and the control for loading the data such as the image used for the effect etc. into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is completed, the control of the start-up notification effect is completed. During the period in which the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the main control section 41 performs the winning determination process, and when it is specified that a specific minor winning combination or a special winning combination has been won. After the start-up notification effect control is finished, the control of the winning notification effect is started, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to light up in a predetermined winning notification mode. (This is a mode in which the winning notification effect is performed without using at least one effect device among the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57. In this modification, the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53 , 54 are not used, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are turned on in a winning notification mode corresponding to the generated winning (see FIG. 21(d)).

Next, at the time of power failure recovery 3 (when the power is restored from the power failure after the power failure occurred during execution of the winning notification effect), when the winning notification effect related to the specific minor winning combination is being performed. 22, the effect mode of the winning notification effect performed by the sub-controller 91 when power failure occurs.

As shown in FIG. 22(a), the sub-control unit 91, after a power failure occurred during the execution of the winning notification effect for the specific minor winning combination, returns from the power failure. As shown in , when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, control of the start-up notification effect is started, the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the start-up sound is emitted from the speakers 53 and 54. is output, and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to light up in the startup mode. When the control for loading the data such as images used for rendering into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is finished, the display of the loading image on the liquid crystal display 51 is finished, and the control state before the power failure occurs is restored. switch to display an effect image corresponding to (in this embodiment, a normal effect image). In addition, after starting the control of the start-up notification effect, the sub-control part 91 refers to the effect control state before the power interruption stored in the RAM of the sub-control part 91, and determines whether the winning notification effect related to the specific minor combination is executed. When it is specified that the game has been performed, control is performed so as to restart the prize-winning performance regarding the specific minor winning combination. At this time, with respect to the effect devices (the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57) in which the start-up notification effect is being controlled, priority is given to the control of the start-up notification effect, and the start-up notification effect is given priority. A performance device (reel LED 55) in which the performance control is not performed is controlled to control the winning notification performance, thereby controlling the reel LED 55 to light up in a specific minor combination winning notification mode. As a result, in the case where power failure occurs during power failure recovery time 3 and the winning notification effect for a specific small role is being performed, the second mode (liquid crystal display 51, speaker 53, 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57. In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57 are used. Instead, the reel LED 55 is turned on in the winning notification mode corresponding to the generated winning.

[Regarding the effect mode after the error state is canceled]
FIG. 23 shows an effect mode when the error state is canceled after being controlled to an error state by the main control unit 41 side while the winning notification effect for the pushing-order small win (increasing win) is being performed. will be explained based on

As shown in FIG. 23(a), when the main control section 41 side is controlling the AT state, the sub-control section 91 performs an advantageous state effect indicating that the AT state is being controlled. Then, when the advantageous state effect is being performed, that is, when the AT state is controlled, based on the command received from the main control unit 41, in the game in which a small winning combination in the order of pressing is won, the winning push is performed. When it is specified that the winning of the increasing combination included in the lower winning combination has occurred, the control of the advantageous state presentation is continued, and the winning notification performance relating to the lower winning combination (increasing combination) is performed, and the liquid crystal display is displayed. A winning notification image is displayed on 51, a winning notification sound is output from speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 and performance decoration LEDs 57 are controlled to light up in a winning notification manner.

In this state, for example, when a selector error is detected based on the input signal of the inserted medal sensor 31, the main control unit 41 controls the error state to disable the progress of the game, and displays the auxiliary game display 12. After the displayed display mode is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, an error code (for example, E5) indicating that the selector error has occurred is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the error code is specified. A possible command is sent to the sub-controller 91 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23(b), the sub-control section 91 performs the winning notification effect for the pressing-order small combination (increasing combination) based on the command received from the main control section 41. When it is specified that the control is to be in an error state, the control of the winning notification effect is ended, and the error notification is controlled while continuing the control of the advantageous state effect. In the error notification control, an error notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character indicating the type of error that has occurred) that notifies the type of error that has occurred and that is specified based on the received command. An image "selector error (E5)") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an error notification sound (predetermined warning sound in this embodiment) is output from the speakers 53 and 54 to notify that an error has occurred. , and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are lit in an error notification mode (in this embodiment, the most bright and conspicuous mode compared to the mode controlled by other control such as the normal effect mode and the winning notification mode). Control.

When a predetermined operation for canceling the error state is detected, the main control unit 41 cancels the error state, and issues a command that can specify that the error state has been canceled to the sub-control unit. Send to 91. Also, the display of the error code on the auxiliary game display 12 is terminated, and the display mode before the error code is displayed (in this embodiment, the display mode for displaying the number of coins to be paid out) is restored.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23(c), the sub control unit 91 controls the error notification by specifying that the error state has been canceled based on the command received from the main control unit 41. terminate. At this time, the control for resuming the control of the winning notification effect that was performed before starting the control of the error notification is not performed, and the control of the advantageous state effect that was being performed while the control of the winning notification effect is being performed is performed. Control so that it continues. As a result, after the error notification control is terminated, the advantageous state effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the advantageous state effect sound is controlled to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 . In addition, it is controlled to light the reel LED 55 in the normal mode and to light the effect decoration LED 57 in the advantageous state mode.

In addition, although not particularly shown, the sub-control section 91 is controlled to the error state even when the winning notification effect related to the push-order replay combination is performed before being controlled to the error state by the main control section 41. to end the control of the winning notification effect, control to perform error notification during the period controlled to the error state, and after the error state is canceled, before being controlled to the error state When the control of the winning notification effect is performed without performing the control to resume the control of the winning notification effect that was performed before starting the control of the error notification Control is performed so as to continue the control of the advantageous state presentation that has been performed.

Next, when the winning notification effect related to the specific minor winning combination is being performed, after being controlled to an error state by the main control unit 41 side, the effect mode when the error state is canceled is based on FIG. to explain.

As shown in FIG. 24(a), when the main control section 41 is controlling the non-AT state, the sub-control section 91 performs a normal effect indicating that the non-AT state is being controlled. Then, for example, when the normal effect is performed, that is, when the AT state is not controlled, based on the command received from the main control unit 41, in the game in which the specific small win is won, the winning specific small win When it is specified that the winning combination included in the winning combination has been won, the control of the normal performance is continued and the winning notification performance relating to the specific minor combination is performed, and the specific minor combination winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. is displayed, a specific minor winning prize notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the performance decoration LED 57 are controlled to light up in a specific minor winning prize reporting mode.

In this state, for example, when a selector error is detected, the main control unit 41 controls to an error state to disable the progress of the game, and changes the display mode displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to a predetermined value stored in the RAM 41c. After retreating to the area, an error code (for example, E5) indicating that the selector error has occurred is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and a command capable of specifying the error code is sent to the sub control unit 91. to send.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24(b), the sub-control section 91 performs control to the error state based on the command received from the main control section 41 while performing the winning notification effect for the specific minor winning combination. When it is specified that it will be performed, the control of the error notification is performed while continuing the control of the winning notification effect and the control of the normal effect. In the control of the error notification, by controlling the output mode of each effect device prior to the control of the winning notification effect, the error notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the error notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Then, the reel LED 55 and the performance decoration LED 57 are controlled to light up in an error notification mode.

When the predetermined operation for canceling the error state is detected, the main control unit 41 cancels the error state, and issues a command that can specify that the error state has been canceled to the sub-control unit. Send to 91. Also, the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is ended, and the display state before the error code is displayed is controlled.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24(c), the sub control unit 91 controls the error notification by specifying that the error state has been canceled based on the command received from the main control unit 41. terminate. and. To perform control so as to continue the control of the winning informing performance and the control of the normal performance which have been performed before the control of the winning informing performance. As a result, after the error notification control is terminated, the normal effect image and the specific minor winning prize notification image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the normal effect sound is controlled to be output from the speakers 53 and 54. be. In addition, it is controlled to light up the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in the specific minor combination winning mode. That is, when the winning notification effect related to the specific minor combination is being performed, after being controlled to an error state, when the error state is canceled, the winning notification effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 is changed to the first mode ( Liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, second mode different from mode using decoration LED 57 for production) (without using speakers 53 and 54, liquid crystal display 51, reel LED 55, decoration LED 57 for production) mode to be used).

In addition, although not particularly illustrated, even if the sub-control unit 91 performs the winning notification effect for the special role before being controlled to the error state by the main control unit 41, the error notification is performed during the period of being controlled to the error state. After the error state is canceled, the control of the winning notification effect is performed in the same way as when the winning notification effect related to the specific minor role was performed before being controlled to the error state. Control is performed so as to continue the control of the award notification performance and the control of the normal performance or the advantageous mode performance which have been performed from before.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control section 91 is controlled to an error state on the main control section 41 side while performing the winning notification effect for the specific minor winning combination, when the error state is canceled, , By controlling to continue the winning notification effect that was performed before being controlled to the error state, the winning notification effect is changed to a second mode different from the first mode (without using the speakers 53 and 54, liquid crystal display 51, reel LED 55, and effect decoration LED 57). A configuration may be adopted in which control is performed so as to terminate the notification performance once, and control is performed to newly start the winning notification performance in the second mode (at least the mode using the reel LED 55) when the error state is canceled.

[About the performance during the carryover]
The effects during carryover performed by the sub-controller 91 (predetermined minor winning prize carryover effects, predetermined replay winning prize carryover effects, non-predetermined prize carryover effects, common carryover effects) will be described with reference to FIG. 25 .

As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery with the internal lottery target combination as the lottery target. When the symbol combination of the winning combination included in the internal lottery target combination won in the internal lottery stops on the pay line LN, the winning combination is won. A predetermined number of medals are paid out to the internal lottery target combination regardless of the operation mode (in the present embodiment, operation order and operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R for stopping the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. A predetermined small winning combination (in this embodiment, "Bell-Bell-Bell" symbol combination is stopped on the line LM3 covering the upper row of the left reel, the middle row of the middle reel, and the lower row of the right reel, and 9 replay regardless of the mode of operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (in this embodiment, the operation sequence and operation timing). A predetermined replay role (in the present embodiment, a combination of "replay-replay-replay" symbol combination stops on the winning line LN) in which the winning of the replay role occurs, and an advantage for the player due to the winning (In this embodiment, a combination of symbols of "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7") is included.

In addition, in a game in which a special role has been won in an internal lottery, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift to a special state advantageous to the player when the winning special role is won. In addition, in a game in which a special role has been won by an internal lottery, if the winning special role is not won, the state in which the special role is won is carried over to the next game until the special role is won. to control. Hereinafter, the state in which the winning of the special role is carried over may be referred to as the carryover state.

On the other hand, when the carryover state is identified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 sets a predetermined execution condition (for example, a predetermined In a game in which a period (for example, 3 games, etc.) has passed, or that a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a carryover effect, etc. has been established, the fact that it is in the carryover state Perform the staging during the carryover to suggest. During the carryover effect, a predetermined small winning prize carryover effect that suggests that a predetermined small win has been won in the game in the carryover state, and a predetermined replay role in the internal lottery in the game in the carryover state. Predetermined replay role winning carryover production that suggests winning, non-predetermined winning carryover production that suggests that none of the roles have been won in the internal lottery in the game in the carryover state, and in the carryover state and a common carry-over effect suggesting that the game has recovered from power failure.

As shown in FIG. 25(a), the sub-control unit 91 performs a non-predetermined prize carry-over effect in a game in which the carry-over state is specified and no combination has been won in the internal lottery. It is possible to control In the non-predetermined prize carry-over effect, the symbol combination image of the winning special role (in this embodiment, the image of the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. , by controlling the liquid crystal display 51 not to display a winning combination suggesting image, which suggests winning of another combination, to indicate that no combination has been won in the internal lottery in the game in the carryover state. do. By performing the non-predetermined prize winning streak effect, the player can recognize that it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the special combination that has been won in the game on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. can.

As shown in FIG. 25(b), the sub-control unit 91 performs a predetermined minor winning combination carry-over effect in a game in which the carryover state is specified and a predetermined minor winning combination has been won in the internal lottery. can be controlled to do so. In the predetermined minor winning prize carry-over effect, the symbol combination image of the winning special role (in this embodiment, the image of the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. , the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display a winning combination suggesting image (in this embodiment, an image of a "bell" pattern) suggesting a predetermined minor combination that has been won in the game. To suggest that a predetermined minor winning combination has been won in an internal lottery in a game.

As shown in FIG. 25(c), the sub-control unit 91 is in the carryover state, and in the game in which it is specified that the predetermined replay combination has been won in the internal lottery, the predetermined replay combination is during the carryover. It is possible to control to perform production. In the predetermined replay role winning overtime effect, the symbol combination image of the winning special role (in this embodiment, the image of the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At the same time, by controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display a winning combination suggesting image (in this embodiment, an image of a "replay" symbol) suggesting a replaying combination that has been won in the game, the carryover state is achieved. It suggests that a replay role has been won by an internal lottery in the game in .

As shown in FIG. 25(d), the sub-control unit 91 controls the non-predetermined prize winning carryover performance, the predetermined minor winning prize carryover performance, and the predetermined re-play winning prize carryover performance among the carryover performances in the game in the carryover state. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while performing either one, the performance during carryover is restarted, but it was performed when the power supply was stopped. The game in the game in the carryover state is restarted in a common common carryover performance mode even when any kind of performance during carryover is performed without restarting in the mode of any kind of performance during carryover. While continuing to suggest that there is a power outage, it also suggests that the game has recovered from the power outage. It should be noted that, even in a game in the carryover state, when power failure occurs and the performance during carryover is not performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs the common carryover performance when the power is restored from the power failure. Control is performed so as not to perform any of the carryover productions including.

In the common carryover effect, the symbol combination image of the winning special role (in this embodiment, the image of the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7") is displayed along with the fact that the power has been restored in the game. By displaying a return suggesting image (in this embodiment, a character image of "~Restored from power failure~") on the liquid crystal display 51, the fact that it is a game in a game and the recovery from power failure in the game are displayed. suggest that

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the predetermined small winning combination winning over-holding effect as the carry-over effect and also the predetermined re-game winning winning over-holding effect as the carry-over effect. Also, by recovering from the power interruption, the common carryover performance is performed to resume the carryover performance, so that the player recovers from the power failure while performing the predetermined minor prize winning carryover performance. It is possible to recognize that the game is being played in the carryover state not only when the player is in the carryover state, but also when the power is restored from the interruption while performing the predetermined replay combination winning prize carryover performance.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is provided when the power is restored from a power failure while the predetermined minor winning combination winning performance is being performed, and when the power is recovered from the power failure while the predetermined re-play winning winning prize winning performance is being performed. By performing the common carry-over performance, it is possible to eliminate the need to execute different performances and reduce the processing load when recovering from power failure.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a predetermined minor winning combination winning effect when a predetermined minor winning winning combination is won regardless of the operating mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8C. , When a predetermined re-playing combination that generates a prize regardless of the operation mode of 8R is won, a predetermined small winning combination winning performance is performed, and even when any winning winning winning performance is performed, the power is cut off. By returning, since the common carryover production is performed, the production mode of the common carryover production and the production mode of the predetermined small role winning prize carryover production and the prescribed small role winning carryover production are different. To prevent a player from being disadvantaged even if winning of a combination or a predetermined replay combination is not suggested.

Further, even if the game is in the carryover state, when the electric power failure occurs and the performance during the carryover is not performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs the common carryover performance when the power is restored from the power failure. Since no performance during carryover is performed, it is possible to prevent a player from specifying the state of carryover even when recovery from power failure is performed in a state where performance during carryover is not yet performed.

[Regarding specific navigation effects]
The specific navigation effect performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, the internal lottery target combination that the main control unit 41 makes a lottery target has a specific operation mode (in this embodiment, the operation order of right, middle, left, and "white 7" on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R). is stopped on the winning line LN), the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, so that the specific symbol combination ("white 7-white 7-white 7" symbol combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, While the game is stopped at 2R and a replay combination is won and a replay is awarded, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, so that patterns other than the specific combination of symbols are obtained. Although the combination is stopped, it includes a specific replay combination in which a replay is granted by winning the replay combination, as in the case of operating in the specific operation mode.

When a specific re-gaming role is won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control part 91 a command that can specify that the specific re-gaming role has been won. No identifiable command is sent to the sub-controller 91 . In addition, regardless of whether or not the AT is under control, when a specific replay role is won in an internal lottery, navigation information is not performed, and a navigation number that can specify a specific operation mode on the game auxiliary display 12. is not displayed.

On the other hand, the sub-control section 91 is controlled to the AT state by the main control section 41 side based on the command received from the main control section 41, and the fact that the specific replay combination has been won in the internal lottery. is specified, the liquid crystal display 51 is used to notify the specific operation mode of the winning specific re-game combination.

As shown in FIG. 26(a), in the control of specific navigation notification, a symbol combination suggestion image (in this embodiment, "White 7" image) that suggests winning of a specific replay combination and a specific operation mode are suggested. By displaying a specific navigation effect image (in this embodiment, a number image of "321" and an image of a left-pointing arrow suggesting the stop order of right, center, left) on the liquid crystal display 51, a specific replay role is selected in the internal lottery. has been won, and by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a specific operation mode, it is possible to stop the specific symbol combination on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

As shown in FIG. 26(b), the sub-control unit 91 performs control to display the above-described loading image and the like when the power is restored after power failure occurs while the specific navigation effect is being performed. After that, an effect image (advantageous state effect image in this embodiment) corresponding to the control state before the power failure occurred is displayed, and the lighting mode that was controlled before the power failure occurred (in this embodiment, While the reel LED 55 and the performance decoration LED 57 are controlled to light up in the normal mode), it is controlled not to restart the specific navigation performance that was performed before the power failure occurred.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment does not perform navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side by winning a specific replay role in the internal lottery, but the sub-control unit 91 side It is possible to perform a specific navigation effect that notifies a specific operation mode.

Further, in a situation where the main control unit 41 side does not perform the navigation notification and the specific operation mode corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is not notified, the sub-control unit 91 performs the specific navigation effect. Even when the sub-control unit 91 side notifies the specific operation mode corresponding to the winning combination of the internal lottery, the specific navigation effect is not restarted when the power is restored from the power failure. By not resuming the specific navigation effect, it is possible to simplify the control after recovery from power failure.

[Regarding the effect that suggests the possibility of granting benefits]
27 to 29, the effect of suggesting the possibility of giving the privilege performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described.

As described above, the main control unit 41 controls the navigation notification when the navigation target role for which the navigation notification is performed while the AT is being controlled wins the internal lottery, and the operation mode is advantageous for the player. is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 to inform the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player. In addition, in the control of the navigation notification, a command capable of specifying a navigation number capable of specifying an operation mode advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 .

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 detects that the AT is controlled by the main control unit 41 based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and that the navigation target role has been won in the internal lottery. In addition, when a navigation number capable of specifying an operation mode advantageous to the player is specified, the navigation effect is controlled, and the operation advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side is performed. The mode is reported using the liquid crystal display 51 .

Further, when the internal lottery by the main control unit 41 identifies that a predetermined combination that can be won simultaneously with the special combination has been won, the sub-control unit 91 indicates the possibility that the special combination has been won as a privilege. A suggesting performance lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a privilege granting possibility suggesting performance. In the suggestive effect lottery, when a special role is won along with the predetermined role, the ratio of determining that the privilege grant possibility suggestive effect is performed is set high. In addition, in this embodiment, it is a configuration that suggests the possibility that a special role has been won by the privilege grant possibility suggesting effect, but as a privilege, the right to be able to shift to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player Granting (winning a lottery that determines whether or not to generate an advantageous state, allowing a transition to an advantageous state, etc.) and the period of control to an advantageous state (fixed value, end condition It is also possible to apply that an average value that varies depending on the

In addition, the effect of suggesting the possibility of providing the privilege is started by operating the start switch 7 for starting the game, and progresses step by step each time the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated to stop. , is continued even after all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and after all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, the result notification of whether or not the special combination is won is performed. It has become.

Next, based on FIG. 27, the flow of the privilege provision possibility suggesting effect and the effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 27(a), the sub-control unit 91 performs a suggestive effect lottery, and when it is determined that a privilege provision possibility suggestive effect A game, etc.) is started at the start of the game after the elapse of the game, etc., and the control of the privilege giving possibility suggesting effect is started. In the performance suggesting the possibility of granting the privilege of the present embodiment, a battle performance in which predetermined characters face each other is applied, and at the start of the performance suggesting the possibility of privilege granting, for example, first, a battle performance image (at the start) (in this embodiment, , an image in which an ally character and an enemy character face each other) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加Also, control is performed so that the battle effect sound (in this embodiment, predetermined BGM output during battle effect) is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

In addition, in a game in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a performance suggesting the possibility of awarding a privilege, when the main control unit 41 side controls the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 operates in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and a command capable of specifying the operation mode is transmitted to the sub-controller 91.

On the other hand, when it is specified that AT control is performed on the main control unit 41 side and navigation notification is performed in a game in which the privilege provision possibility suggestion effect is performed, the sub-control unit 91 , at the start of the game, a navigation effect image (in this embodiment, a numerical image of "321" indicating the operation order of right, middle, left) that informs the operation mode notified by the navigation notification is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is controlled so that it is displayed together with the performance image. In addition, control is performed so that the speakers 53 and 54 are caused to output a navigation effect sound suggesting an operation mode notified by the navigation notification.

As shown in FIGS. 27(b) to 27(d), after the privilege grant possibility suggesting effect and the navigation effect are started, the privilege grant possibility suggesting effect is generated each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The battle performance image is updated so as to progress, and the navigation performance image is updated so as to correspond to the operated stop switch. During this time, the main control unit 41 maintains the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 until the third stop operation is detected, and hides the navigation number when the third stop operation is detected. Control.

As shown in FIG. 27(e), the sub-control unit 91 indicates that all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have been stopped and the third stop operation has been completed. Control is performed so that the performance is further progressed and the confirmation notification is performed. In the confirmation notification, a battle effect image (at the end) (in this embodiment, a character image indicating that the friendly character has won and a text image of "Victory" indicating that the friendly character has won) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is controlled to display on the device 51.

As shown in FIGS. 28(a) and 28(b), the sub-control unit 91 controls the power interruption while the liquid crystal display 51 is performing the privilege giving possibility suggesting effect and the navigation effect. When the game is restored, control is performed so as to restart the navigation performance and not to restart the privilege giving possibility suggesting performance, even if power failure occurs at any stage of one game. By not resuming the privilege provision possibility suggesting performance, it is possible to simplify the control after recovery from the power failure, and restart the navigation performance, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 recovers from the power failure after the power failure while the privilege giving possibility suggesting effect and the navigation effect are being performed on the liquid crystal display 51, and restarts the navigation effect, , a common navigation effect image showing the operation order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation (in this embodiment, the operation order of right, middle, left is shown) regardless of which reel is not stopped yet. By displaying a number image of "321" on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation effect can be resumed, and the process of displaying the navigation effect image can be simplified.

In addition, the performance suggesting the possibility of awarding the privilege is started by operating the start switch 7 for starting the game, and is continued even after all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. During the execution of the performance suggesting the possibility of awarding the privilege, at any timing during the period from when the start switch 7 for starting the game is operated to when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped. To control so as not to restart privilege provision possibility suggesting performance even when power is restored after occurrence of a power failure. Even if the power failure occurs at any timing of the battle presentation, the control after recovery from the power failure can be simplified by not restarting the battle presentation.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 29(a) and 29(b), the sub-control unit 91 is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect when the privilege provision possibility suggesting effect and the navigation effect are being performed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the stop operation of the reels is performed in response to an operation different from the operation mode, the navigation performance is terminated while the battle performance is continued. Even if the navigation effect ends when the reel stop operation is performed in response to the operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the effect of suggesting the possibility of granting the privilege is continued, so that the special role is given as a privilege. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the possibility of being elected.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 controls the navigation notification until the third stop operation in the game is performed even when the reel stop operation is performed in response to an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification. Then, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 29B and 29C, the sub-control unit 91 detects that the reel stop operation is performed in response to an operation different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. is terminated, but when the privilege giving possibility suggesting performance is continued, after the power failure occurs, when the power is restored from the power failure, the privilege giving possibility suggesting performance is controlled so as not to be restarted. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation performance, even if the navigation performance is terminated, the privilege provision possibility suggesting performance continues. In addition, power interruption occurs while performing the privilege grant possibility suggestion performance, and when the power is restored from the power failure, the privilege grant possibility suggestion performance is terminated. It is possible to simplify the control after resuming the supply.

[Regarding history display and effect menu display]
History display and presentation menu display performed by the sub-controller 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 stores data provided in the effect control board 90 for displaying images, videos, characters, etc. for effects when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted. Start-up processing is performed to pre-load the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 from the ROM. In the start-up process, character data (hereinafter referred to as first data) used for displaying data for displaying the loading image described above and management information (game history, command history, etc., described later) of the slot machine 1 (to be described later). ) is preferentially read and the reading of the first data is completed, the management information of the slot machine 1 (game history, error history, etc., which will be described later) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. . Then, after the first data (data for displaying the loading image, etc.) is read into the RAM, normal game effects (normal effect image, advantageous state effect image, effect menu image, operation request effect image) are generated. etc.) to read data such as images and videos (hereinafter referred to as second data). By completing the reading of the second data, it is possible to start the game-related effects. After that, the sub-control unit 91 controls to sequentially display predetermined effect images based on the data stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 91, the progress of the game, the presence or absence of operations by the player, and the like. .

As shown in FIG. 30(a), when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the sub-controller 91 starts the start-up process and then reads the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51. When the loading process is completed, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to start displaying a loading image (in this embodiment, a character image of "Loading...-30%-").

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(b), after the loading image is started to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the store in which the slot machine 1 is installed is displayed based on the command received from the main control section 41. When it is specified that the reset switch 23 has been pressed for a long time by a staff member (in this embodiment, an operation in which the pressed state is continued for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) or longer), a history display image is displayed. (In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the history display title and selectable item images (“simple history display”, “detailed history display”, and “command history display”)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(c), the sub-control unit 91 detects the operation of the effect switch 56 while the history display image is being displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby A display image corresponding to the selected item can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . For example, when the item "simple history display" is selected by operating the effect switch 56 while the history display image is being displayed, a simple history display image (in this embodiment, Display image containing a simple history of errors detected in the slot machine 1) is displayed (see FIG. 30(c)), and by selecting the item "detailed history display", the corresponding display image is displayed. , a detailed history display image (in this embodiment, a display image including detailed contents of the history of errors detected in the slot machine 1) is displayed (not shown), and the item "command history display" is selected. As a corresponding display image, a command history display image (in this embodiment, a display image including a command reception history by the sub-controller 91) is displayed (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 30(d), after the reading of the second data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 by the start-up processing is completed, the sub-control section 91 changes the control state according to the control state before the power failure occurs. The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display an effect image (normal effect image in this embodiment). After that, based on a command received from the main control unit 41, it is specified that the player or the like has operated the effect switch 56 in a state in which the number of bets has not been set, so that the effect menu image is displayed. It can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

The sub-control unit 91 can adjust the volume of the effect-related sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 by operating the effect switch 56 or the like by the player or the like while the effect menu image is displayed. A "volume adjustment" screen, a "symbol arrangement/dividend display" screen that displays the symbol arrangement of the reels of the slot machine 1, a payout, etc., and a game history in the slot machine 1 for a predetermined period (for example, one week) (For example, the number of times the game has been controlled to a special state or an advantageous state, etc.) can be displayed on the screen of "game history display".

The sub-control unit 91 activates the effect switch 56 at a timing when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the third stop operation is completed, or at a predetermined timing according to the progress of the game. (not shown), and whether or not it has been decided that a privilege (for example, winning a special role) will be granted by operating the switch 56 for effect. (not shown), and it is possible to perform the operation request effect and the result notification using the second data described above. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 starts the start-up process, finishes reading the first data to the RAM, and then finishes reading the second data to the RAM. After the end, when the conditions for executing the operation request effect are satisfied, an operation request image (for example, an image of the effect switch 56 and a character image of "Press!") indicating that the operation of the effect switch 56 is requested. ) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an operation request effect, and in a state in which the operation request image is displayed, the effect switch 56 is operated to determine whether or not a privilege is given. Suggesting result images (for example, an image of a predetermined character and a text image of "Victory" that informs that a privilege will be granted, an image of a predetermined character and a text image that informs that a privilege will not be granted, etc.) Control is performed so that the results are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

In this way, when the sub-controller 91 recovers from a power failure, it performs the start-up process, preferentially reads the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, and can display a loading image or the like. The history display image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the operation of the reset switch 23 by a staff member or the like.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 causes the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 to read the first data and then the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 in the startup process performed when the power is restored from the power failure. Then, the effect image and the like can be displayed, and based on the operation of the effect switch 56 by the player or the like, the effect menu image, the result notification image of the operation request effect, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to

When the sub-controller 91 recovers from the power failure, it performs startup processing, preferentially reads the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, and makes it possible to display a loading image or the like. By reading the second data into the RAM, the effect image is controlled to be in a displayable state. Even when the history display image is displayed, the history display image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the display start condition of the history display image is satisfied by the long-pressing operation of the reset switch 23, which has a relatively high degree of importance. Therefore, it is possible to quickly display a history display image having a high degree of importance.

In addition, in the start-up process, the first data is preferentially read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, so that the second data is read and an effect image or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The reading of the first data is completed at a timing earlier than the timing at which it becomes possible. As a result, the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 stores the second data for displaying an effect menu image displayed based on the operation of the effect switch 56 that can be operated by the player or the like, an image notifying the result of the operation request effect, and the like. , and even if the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, if the operable reset switch 23 is operated by a staff member or the like, the history display image will be displayed on the liquid crystal display. Since it is displayed on 51, it can be quickly displayed by the operation of the attendant or the like.

[Effect]
As a conventional slot machine, when a prize has been won, a reel back lamp that illuminates the reels from behind is lit in a predetermined manner, thereby executing a prize-winning notification effect for notifying that the prize has occurred. be.

In a slot machine with such a configuration, individual actions are repeated as a series of actions according to the progress of the game, but these actions are not always performed properly. A combination of different situations can occur.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a main control unit 41 for controlling games, a sub-control unit 91 for controlling effects, and a controller for a player to stop the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to be operated. The main control unit 41 stops the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and after the third stop operation is completed, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. The sub-control unit 91 performs a winning determination process to determine whether or not the stopped symbol combination is a symbol combination of a winning combination in which a winning occurs. When it is determined that the symbol combination of the winning combination has stopped, it is possible to execute a winning notification performance for notifying that a winning has occurred. Further, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and continues the third stop operation, and after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the third When the electric power supply is started after the stop operation is completed, the winning determination process is performed, and the symbol combination of the winning combination on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the third stop operation is continued. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the slot machine 1 is in a state where the power supply is started, when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is finished, the winning determination process is performed from the time when the power supply is started. Until then, the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped while the third stop operation is continued. It is set to be longer than the period from when the third stop operation is finished to when the winning determination process is performed when the third stop operation is finished. Further, the sub-control unit 91 stops the symbol combination of the winning combinations (specific small combination, special combination) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the third stop operation is continued. When the third operation is completed without being stopped, the winning notification effect is performed in the first mode (mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57). 2L, 2C and 2R, the symbol combinations of the winning combinations (small special combination and special combination) are stopped, and after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the third stop operation is continued, the third stop. When the power supply is started in the state where the operation is terminated, the winning notification effect is performed in the second mode (a mode different from the first mode, at least without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 This is a configuration performed in a mode using the reel LED 55).

According to this configuration, the third stop operation is performed after power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the symbol combination of the winning combination of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the third stop operation is continued. When the power supply is started in the finished state, the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped during the period from when the power supply is started to when the winning determination process is performed, and the third stop operation is continued. When the third stop operation is stopped without stopping the power supply while the player is in the state, the period from when the third stop operation is stopped to when the winning determination process is performed is longer than the period. Therefore, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, when the power supply is restarted, it is possible to sufficiently secure the time required for the control accompanying the return to the state before the power supply was stopped. Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped after the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped and before the winning determination process is performed, appropriate control can be performed after the power supply is restarted.

Further, the third stop operation is performed without stopping the power supply while the symbol combination of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) is stopped and the third stop operation is continued. is completed, while the winning notification effect is performed in the first mode, the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific minor combination, special combination) is stopped, and the power supply is stopped while the third stop operation is continued. After being stopped, when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is finished, the winning notification effect is performed in the second mode, so the power supply is stopped before the winning determination process is performed. Even in such a case, after the power supply is resumed, it is necessary to notify that the winning combination (special combination, special combination) has been won, and to reduce the processing when the power supply is resumed and perform appropriate control. can be done.

After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state in which the symbol combinations of the winning combinations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the third stop operation is continued, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the third When the power supply is started while the third stop operation is being performed, the winning determination process is not performed until the third stop operation is finished.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the winning determination process from being performed due to a momentary power failure even though the third stop operation has not been completed.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the power supply to the slot machine 1 in a state where the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the third stop operation is continued. After the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is finished, the winning notification effect is performed, and the liquid crystal display is performed after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. Preparatory processing for causing the device 51 to execute a specific effect (normal effect, advantageous state effect, etc.) is performed, and the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed during the preparation period from the start to the end of the preparation process. It is possible to control to display a loading image suggesting that the reel LED 55 is to be displayed, and perform the winning notification effect in the second mode using the reel LED 55. In the second mode, the reel LED 55 starts before the preparation period elapses. is controlled to a lighting state to perform a winning notification effect.

In such a configuration, by performing the winning notification effect before the preparation period elapses, it is possible to quickly notify that the winning has occurred before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform the winning notification effect by controlling the reel LEDs 55 to light up before the preparation period elapses as the second mode of the winning notification effect. , the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 are not used, but the reel LED 55 is used to perform the winning notification effect.

With such a configuration, the winning notification effect does not interfere with the preparation process, and the winning notification effect can be performed using the reel LEDs 55 at a suitable timing.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform the winning notification effect by controlling the reel LEDs 55 to light up before the preparation period elapses as the second mode of the winning notification effect. , The reel LED 55 is used without using the speakers 53, 54 and the effect decoration LED 57. The speakers 53, 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to give priority to the start-up notification effect. It is a configuration that

In such a configuration, the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 perform the start-up notification effect, thereby making it easier to recognize that the preparatory process is being executed.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 stops the symbol combination of the winning combination of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 while the third stop operation is being continued. After that, when the power supply is started in a state in which the third stop operation is terminated, it is possible to perform the winning notification effect in the second mode using the reel LEDs 55, and the second mode has a preparation period. The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LEDs 55 to light up before the elapse of the winning notification effect, and the sub-control unit 91, as the second mode of the winning notification effect, keeps the reel LEDs 55 in the non-lighting state until the preparation period elapses. It is also possible to control the reel LED 55 to turn on the reel LED 55 after the preparation period has elapsed without performing the prize-winning notification effect.

According to this configuration, the third stop operation is finished after the power supply is stopped while the symbol combinations of the winning combinations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the third stop operation is continued. When the power supply is started at , the winning notification effect is not performed until the preparation period for performing the preparation process for executing the specific effect on the liquid crystal display 51 passes, and the winning notification effect is not performed until the preparation period elapses. Since the performance is performed, the winning notification performance does not interfere with the preparation processing, and the winning notification performance can be performed at a suitable timing.

After power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs preparation processing for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a specific effect (normal effect, advantageous state effect, etc.), During the preparation period from the start to the end of the preparation process, the liquid crystal display 51 can be controlled to display a loading image indicating that the preparation period is in progress. It is a configuration in which the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to be in a lighting state (starting mode) over the display period.

According to this configuration, not only is the loading image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over the preparatory period, but the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the lighting state (starting state), so that it is possible to indicate that the preparatory process is being executed. can be easily recognized.

In this embodiment, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-controller 91 performs preparation processing for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a specific effect (normal effect, advantageous state effect, etc.). While the loading image is displayed over the preparation period, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to be in the lighting state (starting mode) during the preparation period. It may be configured to be controlled.

According to this configuration, not only is the loading image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over the preparatory period, but also the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, so that it is easy to recognize that the preparatory process is being executed. .

The sub-controller 91 of this embodiment uses the second After completing the first setting for reading the data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, the first condition (that the player or the like operates the effect switch 56 in a state in which the number of bets is not set) is met. The first image (effect menu image) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on what has been done, and in order to display the second image (history display image), After completing the second setting of loading the first data in the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, the second condition having a higher degree of importance than the first condition (the reset switch 23 The second image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the establishment of the long-pressing operation, and the start-up processing performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started , the first data is read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display device 51 with priority over the second data. is set so that the timing of completion of is earlier, and control is performed so that the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 until the completion of the first setting. When the condition is established, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the second image.

According to this configuration, it is before the completion of the first setting for displaying the first image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the establishment of the first condition of low importance, and the loading of the liquid crystal display 51 is completed. Even when the image is displayed, if the second condition of high importance is established, the second image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the display of high importance can be performed quickly. .

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment includes a presentation switch 56 that can be operated by a player or the like, and a reset switch 23 that cannot be operated by the player but can be operated by a staff member of the store where the slot machine 1 is installed. After completion of the first setting for reading the second data for displaying the first image (effect menu image) on the liquid crystal display 51 into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, the effect switch 56 is operated as the first condition. It is possible to display the first image (effect menu image) on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the fact that the first data for displaying the second image (history display image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After the second setting to be read into the RAM is completed, the second condition is that the reset switch 23 is pressed for a long time (an operation continued for a predetermined time (three seconds in this embodiment) or more) as a second condition. An image (history display image) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the start-up process performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the first data is given priority over the second data. By controlling to read into the RAM of the display device 51, setting is performed so that the timing at which the second setting is completed is earlier than the timing at which the first setting is completed after power supply is started. , the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 until the first setting is completed, and the second image is displayed when the reset switch 23 is pressed for a long time before the first setting is completed. It is a configuration that allows

According to this configuration, the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 before the completion of the first setting for displaying the first image displayed based on the operation of the effect switch 56 that can be operated by the player. Even if it is displayed, when the operable reset switch 23 is operated by the attendant, the second image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the display by the operation of the attendant can be performed quickly. .

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment controls to a special state when a special role is won in the internal lottery, and the symbol combination of the winning special role is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and a prize is won. If the symbol combination of the special role is not stopped, the winning state of the special role is controlled to the carryover state carried over to the subsequent games, and the sub-control unit 91 can execute a plurality of types of effects, When the internal lottery target role different from the special role is not won in the internal lottery in the game controlled to the carryover state by the control part 41 side, that is, when none of the general roles is won, the non-predetermined prize is won. While performing carryover performance, when an internal lottery target role different from the special role is won in the internal lottery in the game controlled in the carryover state, that is, the special role and any of the general roles are won in duplicate. When the player is in the game, a predetermined prize-winning performance is executed (predetermined minor winning-prize-holding performance or replay winning prize-holding performance). is restarted, and when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and restarted during execution of a predetermined winning carryover performance, a common performance during the common carryover is executed, and the common carryover performance is performed. The effect is a configuration suggesting that the game is being played in the carryover state and that the power supply to the slot machine 1 has been restarted.

According to this configuration, the player can not only recover from power failure during execution of the non-predetermined prize winning performance, but also when power failure occurs and recover during execution of the predetermined prize winning performance. Also, when the power supply is stopped and restored during execution of the carryover performance, and when the power supply is stopped and restored during execution of the predetermined prize winning carryover performance. It is possible to reduce the processing load when the power supply is stopped and restored without performing different effects at different times.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to suggest that the game is being played in the carryover state and that the power supply to the slot machine 1 has been restarted by the common carryover effect. The effect may be configured to suggest at least that the game is being played in the carryover state, and the common carryover effect may be configured to only suggest that the game is being played in the carryover state. Even with such a configuration, the player can not only recover from power failure during execution of the non-predetermined prize winning performance, but also when power failure occurs and recover during execution of the predetermined prize winning performance. Also, when the power supply is stopped and restored during execution of the carryover performance, and when the power supply is stopped and restored during execution of the predetermined prize winning carryover performance. It is possible to reduce the processing load when the power supply is stopped and restored without performing different effects at different times.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is capable of performing a lottery by selecting an internal lottery target role different from the special role as a lottery target in the internal lottery. This configuration includes a small combination and a replay combination. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a predetermined small winning combination carryover performance when a predetermined small winning combination is won in an internal lottery in the game in the carryover state in which the winning of the special winning combination is carried over, and performs the performance during the carryover state. When a predetermined replay combination is won by an internal lottery in a game, the performance during the predetermined replay winning prize carryover is executed, and power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the execution of the predetermined small winning combination prize carryover performance, and then the electric power is supplied. When the power supply is restarted and when the electric power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after the power supply is stopped during the performance of the prescribed replay winning prize carryover performance, a common common carryover performance is executed. Configuration.

According to this configuration, the player can not only recover from the power supply being stopped during execution of the predetermined minor winning combination winning performance during execution, but also when the power supply is stopped during execution of the predetermined re-playing combination winning winning performance during running performance. When the game is returned to the game in the carryover state, it can be recognized that the game is being played in the carryover state. It is possible to reduce the processing load when the power supply is stopped and then restored without executing a different presentation when the power supply is stopped and restored during the execution of .

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment changes the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R even when a predetermined small winning combination is won in the internal lottery and when a predetermined replay winning combination is won in the internal lottery. Regardless, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to stop so as to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination corresponding to the winning lottery target combination.

According to this configuration, the performance mode of the carryover performance and the performance mode of the predetermined prize winning performance during the carryover (predetermined small role winning performance during the carryover, predetermined replay role winning performance during the carryover) are different, and the predetermined small winning combination and the predetermined replay are performed. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged even if the fact that the combination is won is not suggested by the performance during carryover.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment provides a non-predetermined prize winning carryover effect and a predetermined winning carryover effect (predetermined minor win winning carryover effect, predetermined replay) in the game controlled to the carryover state by the main control unit 41 side. When the execution of the winning prize carryover performance) is not started, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, the carryover performance (non-predetermined prize carryover performance, predetermined prize carryover performance, It is a configuration that does not execute the common carryover production).

According to this configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and restored during the game in the carryover state, the non-predetermined prize carryover performance or the predetermined winning carryover performance must be executed before the power supply is stopped. For example, since the performance during carryover is not executed, even if the power supply is stopped and restored in a situation where the non-predetermined prize carryover performance or the prescribed winning carryover performance is not executed yet, the carryover state is maintained for the player. It is possible to prevent things from being identified.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the first winning (winning of the small winning combination in the pressing order and winning of the replaying winning combination in the pressing order) is determined by the winning determination process on the main control unit 41 side. , When it is determined that it has stopped at 2R, the first winning notification effect (winning notification effect related to the pushing order small role, winning notification effect related to the pushing order replay role) is performed, while the second winning (special When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination) has stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the second winning notification effect (the winning notification effect relating to the special role) is performed, and the first winning notification effect is performed. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when the slot machine 1 is on, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not performed when the power supply is restarted, and the second winning notification effect is performed. After being stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the second winning notification effect is performed.

According to this configuration, when power supply is stopped while a winning notification effect corresponding to the occurrence of any winning is being performed, the type of winning notification effect that was performed before the power supply was stopped is changed. Accordingly, it is possible to simplify the control after the power supply is restarted, and to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the second winning (the winning of the special combination) when the second winning has occurred. be able to.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the first winning (winning of the small winning combination in the pressing order and winning of the replaying winning combination in the pressing order) is determined by the winning determination process on the main control unit 41 side. , When it is determined that it has stopped at 2R, the first winning notification effect (winning notification effect related to the pushing order small role, winning notification effect related to the pushing order replay role) is performed, while the second winning (special When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination) has stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the second winning notification effect (the winning notification effect relating to the special role) is performed, and the first winning notification effect is performed. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when the slot machine 1 is on, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not performed when the power supply is restarted, and the second winning notification effect is performed. When the power supply is restarted after being stopped, it is configured to perform the second winning notification effect, and the main control unit 41 performs the first winning (push It is a configuration for controlling to a state (special state) more advantageous than the state after the occurrence of the winning of the lower order winning combination and the winning of the pushing order replaying combination.

According to this configuration, when the power supply is stopped while the winning notification effect is being performed, the state after the first winning (winning of the push-order small role and winning of the push-order replay role) has occurred. It is possible to make the player surely recognize that the second winning (winning of the special role) has occurred which is even more advantageous.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, after starting the first winning notification effect (winning notification effect related to the small winning combination in pushing order, winning notification effect related to the replaying winning combination in the pushing order), a predetermined period (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) has passed, the production is terminated, whereas after starting the second prize-winning notification production (winning-award notification production for a special role), with the prescribed number of bets set, It is configured to continue until the start switch 7 is operated, and to end the second winning notification effect by operating the start switch 7 .

According to this configuration, when the second winning (winning the special combination) has occurred, the player can be made to recognize the occurrence of the second winning.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a prize notification effect (a prize notification effect for a specific small role, a prize notification effect for a special role) using the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57. When power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the winning notification effect is being performed, the winning notification effect is performed using the reel LED 55, but the speaker 53, 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 are not executed.

According to this configuration, when the power supply is stopped while the winning notification effect is being performed, it is possible to simplify the control after the power supply is restarted, and to inform the player that the corresponding combination has won a prize. can be recognized.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the power supply to the slot machine 1 in a state where the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the third stop operation is continued. When the third operation is completed without stopping the supply, the winning notification effect is performed in the first mode (mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57). , reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped with symbol combinations of winning combinations (specific small combination, special combination), and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the third stop operation is continued. 3 When the power supply is started in the state where the stop operation is finished, the winning notification effect is set to the second mode (a different mode from the first mode, without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57). , a mode using the reel LED 55), the first mode of the winning notification effect is a mode performed using the reel LED 55 and the performance decoration LED 57, and the second mode uses the reel LED 55, but the performance It is a mode performed without using decoration LED57.

According to this configuration, the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific minor combination, special combination) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the power supply is not stopped while the third stop operation continues. When the third stop operation is canceled, while the winning notification effect is executed using the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57, the winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is executed. When the power supply is stopped while the symbol combination is stopped and the third stop operation is continuing, and when the power supply is started while the third stop operation is finished, the reel LED 55 is used for effect. Since the winning notification effect is performed without using the decoration LED 57, it is possible to simplify the control after the power supply is restarted and to make the player aware that the winning has occurred.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment sets the winning notification effect related to the predetermined pressing order minor combination and the winning notification effect related to the pressing order replay combination to the first mode (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, effect decoration In the mode using the LED 57), when the game is returned from the error state after the error state in which the progress of the game is disabled, the winning notification effect is not performed, and when the error state is recovered. , in the first mode, the winning notification effect is not performed.

According to this configuration, when an error state occurs during the execution of the winning notification effect related to the predetermined pressing-order minor combination and the winning notification effect related to the pressing-order replaying combination, the winning notification effect will continue even after recovery from the error state. Since it is not executed, it is possible to simplify control during error recovery.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the winning notification effect for the specific small role and the winning notification effect for the special role in the first mode (mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57). When returning from the error state after an error state in which the progress of the game is disabled when the game is performed in , control is performed so that the winning notification effect that was performed before the error state is continued. , The winning notification effect is restarted in a second mode simpler than the first mode (a mode in which the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57 are used without using the speakers 53 and 54). It is a configuration that does not perform the winning notification effect in the mode.

According to this configuration, when an error state occurs while the winning notification effect for the specific minor role and the winning notification effect for the special role are being performed in the first mode, even if the error state is recovered, the first mode is performed. Since the winning notification effect is not executed, the control at the time of error recovery can be simplified.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment provides a navigation performance that notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R notified by the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, and wins a special role as information regarding the provision of benefits. It is possible to execute a privilege giving possibility suggesting performance suggesting the possibility that the slot machine 1 is given, and power is supplied after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the navigation performance and the privilege giving possibility suggesting performance are being performed. is restarted, the navigation effect is restarted, but the benefit provision possibility suggesting effect is not restarted.

According to this configuration, the control after the power supply is restarted can be simplified by not restarting the privilege provision possibility suggesting performance, and since the navigation performance is restarted, the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform a battle effect as the privilege provision possibility suggesting effect. A configuration that suggests In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect indicating the possibility of granting a privilege suggests the possibility that a special role has been won as a privilege. (such as winning a lottery that determines whether or not to generate an advantageous state, allowing a transition to an advantageous state, etc.), and the period during which it is controlled to an advantageous state (fixed value , an average value that varies depending on the termination condition, etc.) may be provided.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can execute a privilege provision possibility suggesting effect that suggests the possibility that a special role has been won as information related to the provision of a privilege, and when the start switch 7 is operated, the privilege In addition to starting the grant possibility suggesting performance, continuing the privilege grant possibility suggesting performance even after all of the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and starting in a game in which the privilege grant possibility suggesting performance is performed. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during the period from when the switch 7 is operated until all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the effect of suggesting the possibility of awarding the privilege is not restarted. is.

According to this configuration, at any timing during the performance of the privilege provision possibility suggestion performance, the power supply is stopped by not restarting the privilege provision possibility suggestion performance after the power supply is stopped. Control after restart can be simplified.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of executing a navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and a privilege giving possibility suggesting effect for suggesting information on giving a privilege. When the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation performance while the performance is being performed and the privilege giving possibility suggesting performance is being performed, the navigation performance is performed. While terminating, the effect of suggesting the possibility of awarding the privilege is continued. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the privilege grant possibility suggestion performance is continued after the navigation performance is ended, the privilege grant possibility suggestion performance is not restarted. It is a configuration that controls as follows.

According to this configuration, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode identifiable by the navigation presentation, even if the navigation presentation is terminated, the privilege giving possibility suggestion presentation is continued. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the provision of the privilege, and to simplify the control after the power supply is restarted.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is capable of performing navigation notification capable of specifying the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The configuration is such that it is possible to perform a navigation effect that can specify the operation modes of 8C and 8R, and power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the navigation notification and the navigation effect are being performed. If so, the main control unit 41 resumes the navigation notification, and the sub-control unit 91 resumes the navigation effect. On the other hand, if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the navigation effect is being performed without the navigation notification, the sub-control unit 91 is configured not to restart the navigation effect. be.

According to this configuration, in a situation where the main control unit 41 side has not given the navigation notification, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified by not restarting the navigation effect, and the main control unit 41 side can also provide the navigation notification. In such a situation, the navigation effect is resumed, so that the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is capable of performing a start-up notification effect for notifying recovery from power failure when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and the third stop operation is continued. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the player is in the slot machine 1, when the power supply is started after the third stop operation is finished, the winning notification effect is performed in the second mode. In the second mode of the notification effect, at least the reel LED 55 is used as the winning notification mode to perform the winning notification effect, while the speakers 53 and 54 are caused to output a start-up sound and the effect decoration LED 57 is lit in the start-up mode. , in which priority is given to the notification effect at startup.

According to this configuration, since the start-up notification effect is given priority over the winning notification effect, it is possible to make the surroundings recognize that the power supply has been restored.

The slot machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 41 for controlling a game, and the main control unit 41 is in a state where the winning symbol combinations on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the third stop operation is continued. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in , when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is finished, a timer interrupt predetermined number of times waiting process is performed in the reel control process, After waiting until a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the winning determination process is performed in the game end setting process.

According to this configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, by performing the waiting process for the predetermined number of timer interrupts in the reel control process, it waits until the predetermined period elapses. It is possible to reliably secure the time required for the control associated with returning to the state of .

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is capable of performing various types of processing including initial setting processing for returning to the control state before the power supply is stopped when the power supply is started. After the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the winning symbol combination is stopped in 2L, 2C, and 2R and the third stop operation is continued, the third stop operation is completed, When the power supply is started, the initial setting process does not determine the operation state of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R based on the finalized data. In the processing (reel control processing) after returning to the control state, processing for determining the operation state of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R based on the determined data is performed.

According to this configuration, in the initial setting process, the process of determining the operation state of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is not performed. Since the process of determining the operation state of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed, the return process can be simplified.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet amount is set using medals and credits as game values. It may be applied to a machine or a full-credit slot machine in which only credits are used as gaming value to set the bet amount. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. Equivalent to setting a bet using

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of multiple types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, multiple types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. can be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and when a winning occurs, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be played. A slot machine that can pay out any utility value may be applied.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 12a advantageous section notification LED
41 main control unit 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units,
A game control means for controlling a game;
Production control means for controlling production,
derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
with
The game control means is
After the display results are derived to all the variable display portions and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion, which is the variable display portion from which the display result was derived last, is released, the display result combination wins. Winning judgment means for judging whether or not it is a winning display result combination that generates
operation information suggesting means for suggesting operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
including
The production control means is
a winning notification effect executing means capable of executing a winning notification effect when the winning display result combination is determined by the winning determination;
an operation information suggestion rendering means for executing an operation information suggestion rendering that suggests operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
including
The winning determination means stops power supply to the slot machine in a state in which the winning display result combination is derived and the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued, and the final variable display is performed. when the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the part is canceled, the winning determination is performed;
The winning display result combination is derived, power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued, and the derivation corresponding to the final variable display portion is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the operation means is canceled, the winning display result combination is defined as the period from when the power supply to the slot machine is started to when the winning determination is performed. Operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section without stopping the power supply to the slot machine while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continuing. is canceled, it is set to be longer than the period from the cancellation of the operation of the lead-out operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion to the determination of the winning,
The winning notification effect execution means is
The winning display result combination is derived, and the power supply to the slot machine is not stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the final variable display section is processed. executing the winning notification effect in the first mode when the operation of the derivation operation means is canceled;
Power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state in which the winning display result combination is derived and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued, and the operation of the derivation operation means is canceled. when the power supply to the slot machine is started in the state, the winning notification effect is executed in the second mode,
When the operation information is suggested by the operation information suggesting means and the operation information suggestion effect is being executed, the operation information suggestion effect is restarted when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped after the power supply is restarted. On the other hand, when the operation information suggesting means does not suggest the operation information and the operation information suggestion effect is being executed and the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, the operation A slot machine where the information suggesting production is not restarted.

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