JP7154751B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention comprises a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that are each identifiable,
The present invention relates to a game machine, such as a slot machine, in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion after the variable display portion is variably displayed, and winning can occur according to the display result.

Conventionally, as a game machine, it is possible to control either a normal section in which the operation mode of the stop switch for stopping the reel cannot be notified, or an advantageous section in which the operation mode can be notified. There is a slot machine that indicates that it is being controlled by lighting a segment (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 6112524

In the slot machine described above, when a power failure occurs while the operation mode is being notified and the power is restored from the power failure, it is notified that the operation of the stop switch becomes effective before the operation mode notification is resumed. There is a risk that the player will operate the stop switch in an operation mode different from the operation mode that is used, that is, in an erroneous operation mode.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine that prevents a player from operating a lead-out operation means in an erroneous operation mode.

(A) having a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit,
derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Advantageous section transition means for transitioning to an advantageous section that is more advantageous than a normal section;
Advantageous state control means for controlling when the advantageous section is in an advantageous state for notifying an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player;
Advantageous section notification means for notifying that it is an advantageous section during the advantageous section;
Advantageous state notification means for notifying that the advantageous state exists during the advantageous state;
holding means for holding, when power supply to the slot machine is stopped, data for returning to the control state when the power supply was stopped ;
a first operation mode informing means capable of informing the advantageous operation mode by using a specific light emitting means composed of a plurality of light emitting parts;
a second operation mode informing means capable of informing the advantageous operation mode by using effect display means capable of displaying an effect image ;
In the unit game during the advantageous section, when the advantageous operation mode is being notified by the first operation mode notification means and the second operation mode notification means , the power supply is stopped, and the data held in the holding means When the control state is restored based on the above, after resuming the notification of the advantageous section and the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the first operation mode notification means , the operation to the lead-out operation means is validated. ,
After activating the operation of the lead-out operation means, restarting the notification of the advantageous state and the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the second operation mode notification means ;
When the advantageous operation mode is notified in the last unit game of the advantageous section, the notification of the advantageous section is terminated after the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the first operation mode notification means is terminated. .
(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit,
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated to derive a display result;
Advantageous section transition means (e.g., main control unit 41) for transitioning to an advantageous section (e.g., advantageous section) that is more advantageous than a normal section;
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling when the advantageous section is in an advantageous state (for example, AT) for notifying an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player;
a notification means (for example, an advantageous section lamp 19) for notifying that the advantageous section is in the advantageous section;
holding means for holding data (for example, backup data) for returning to the control state when the power supply was stopped when the power supply to the slot machine was stopped,
In the unit game during the advantageous section, when the power supply is stopped while the advantageous operation mode is being notified, and the control state is restored based on the data held in the holding means, the fact that the advantageous section is in effect. and the notification of the advantageous operation mode are resumed, the operation to the lead-out operation means is validated (for example, as shown in FIGS. 27(A) to 27(C), the When this occurs, the light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the navigation notification on the game assistance display 12 are resumed, and then the operation to the stop switch is validated).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the withdrawal operation means in an operation mode different from the notified advantageous operation mode.

(2) The slot machine according to (1),
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game;
It further comprises a production control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the production,
The game control means includes the advantageous interval transition means and the notification means, and notifies the advantageous operation mode during the advantageous interval (for example, the main control unit 41 causes the transition to the advantageous interval and the advantageous interval Lights up the lamp 19 and executes navigation notification using the game auxiliary display 12),
The production control means is
In response to the notification by the notification means, the fact that it is the advantageous section is notified (for example, C
using the Z lamp 57 and AT lamp 58 to notify that it is an advantageous section),
In response to the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the game control means, the advantageous operation mode is notified (for example, navigation notification is performed using the liquid crystal display 51).

According to such a configuration, compared with the slot machine executed by the game control means without the performance control means executing the notification that the transition is made to the advantageous section and the notification of the advantageous operation mode, the game control means The burden on the operator can be reduced, and these notifications can be suitably executed.

(3) The slot machine according to (1) or (2),
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game;
It further comprises a production control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the production,
The game control means includes the advantageous section transition means and the notification means (for example, the main control section 41 causes the transition to the advantageous section and causes the advantageous section lamp 19 to emit light),
The effect control means, in response to the notification by the notification means, to the effect that it is the advantageous section,
Notification is made in a manner corresponding to the degree of advantage in the advantageous section among a plurality of manners (for example, FIG. 13
CZ, Normal AT, Favorable AT, and Special AT, as shown in ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the mode of notification of the advantageous section.

(4) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game;
It further comprises a production control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the production,
The game control means notifies the advantageous operation mode during the advantageous section (for example, executes navigation notification using the game auxiliary display 12),
The effect control means notifies the advantageous operation mode in response to the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the game control means (for example, executes navigation notification using the liquid crystal display 51),
The notification of the advantageous operation mode by the effect control means is the first notification (
For example, navigation information by the navigation lamp shown in FIG.
In the unit game during the advantageous section in which the advantageous operation mode is notified, the first notification is resumed regardless of the restoration status of the display means in the second notification when the power failure occurs. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 27(F) and 27(G), the liquid crystal display 5
Light emission of the navigation lamp is restarted before restarting the navigation notification in 1. As a result, the light emission of the navigation lamp is restarted regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is given on the liquid crystal display 51).

According to such a configuration, by restarting part of the notification by the effect control means, the player may operate the derivation operation means in an operation mode different from the notified advantageous operation mode. can be prevented.

(5) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
After the operation of the lead-out operation means is validated, it further comprises validation notification means for notifying that the operation of the lead-out operation means has been validated (for example, shown in FIGS. 27(C) and 27(D)). light emission of the stop switch operation valid lamp after the operation of the stop switch is validated).

According to such a configuration, after the operation of the lead-out operation means is validated, the fact that the operation of the lead-out operation means has been validated is reported, so that the player can be appropriately urged to operate the lead-out operation means. can.

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of a reel. (a) is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target role, a pressing order that is a correct procedure, an example of a navigation display on a game auxiliary display, and an example of a navigation display on a liquid crystal display; 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example at the time of medal payout on the game auxiliary display; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for explaining a special winning combination and a minor winning combination. It is a diagram for explaining a replay combination. It is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the data structure of the number of judgment values; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winnings that are permitted according to the lottery target winnings. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning the bell in the pressing order; It is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of pressing order reply winning. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the timing of main notification; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining notification modes of main notification and sub-notification; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing of main notification and the presence/absence of a BB suggestive effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing of main notification and the presence/absence of a BB suggestive effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing of main notification and the presence/absence of a BB suggestive effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing of main notification and the presence/absence of a BB suggestive effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the start of main notification; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the end of main notification; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the start of main notification and sub-notification; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the end of main notification and sub-notification; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a determination value for a lottery target combination; It is a figure which shows a 7 segment display. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing output ports, DGs, and the like; 4 is a flowchart of signal switching processing; It is a figure which shows switching of a selection signal. It is a timing chart when power failure occurs during reel rotation. It is a timing chart when it transfers to a specific state. It is a timing chart (modification) when power failure occurs during reel rotation. It is a timing chart (modification) when it transfers to a specific state.

A mode for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described, but depending on the circumstances, a case in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine will also be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern arrangement on reels.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A see-through window 3 is formed in the decorative panel 1c positioned below the liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that are individually identifiable are arranged in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the front door 1b has a medal slot 4 into which game media (medals) are inserted, and a range of credits stored as game values (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXB operated when setting the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within
An ET switch 6, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping rotation of the reels are provided.

MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R,
And when the settlement switch 10 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control section 41 . The main control unit 41 detects the operation of these various switches based on detection signals from these various switches.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display section 13 for informing information about the game. In the game display unit 13, the number of medals to be paid out, operation information (navigation information described later) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, etc. are displayed, and a lamp is lit. Therefore, an advantageous section lamp 19 or the like is provided to indicate that the section is an advantageous section, which will be described later. The game auxiliary display 12 also functions as a payout display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out when a small winning combination is won. Below, the game auxiliary display 12 is also called a payout display. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation mode is a concept indicating the pressing order of the three stop switches. As a modification, the operation mode is "three stop switch pressing order" and "operation timing of at least one of the three stop switches".
It is a concept including at least one of

The operating modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R include the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8
The order of operating R (push order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (operation timing) are included. In this embodiment, the stop switch 8L,
As operation information corresponding to the operation modes of 8C and 8R, numbers corresponding to the pressing order are displayed by the game auxiliary display 12 in seven segments. The advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on when it is in the advantageous section, and turned off when it is not in the advantageous section.

On the decorative panel 1c, below the see-through window 3, there are a CZ lamp 57 that indicates by lighting that it is in a CZ (chance zone) described later, and a lighting that indicates that it is in an AT (assist time) to be described later. An AT lamp 58 is provided. Suggesting that the CZ lamp 57 is lit to indicate that the control is being performed to the CZ and that the AT lamp 58 is lit to indicate that the AT is being controlled are also collectively referred to as sub-notifications.

Since the CZ lamp 57 is turned off during non-CZ, the letters "CZ" do not appear. On the other hand, in CZ, the CZ lamp 57 is lit, so the letters "CZ" appear. Therefore, the player can recognize that the current state is during CZ by recognizing the characters "CZ" that appear when the CZ lamp 57 is turned on. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the lighting color of the CZ lamp 57 is white.

Since the AT lamp 58 is turned off during non-AT, the letters "AT" do not appear. On the other hand, during AT, since the AT lamp 58 is lit, the letters "AT" appear. Therefore, the player can recognize that the current state is during AT by recognizing the letters "AT" that appear when the AT lamp 58 is turned on.

In addition, there are 3 types of AT (normal AT, advantageous AT, special AT),
The AT lamp 58 lights in a lighting mode corresponding to the type of AT being controlled. Specifically, during normal AT, the AT lamp 58 lights in white. During advantageous AT, the AT lamp 58 lights in red. During the special AT, the AT lamp 58 blinks in red. Therefore, the player can recognize the type of AT being controlled by recognizing the lighting mode of the AT lamp 58 .

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal inserting portion 4 or sets a prescribed number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount is added as credits.

The winning line is a line for judging whether or not the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of pay lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the symbol combination that constitutes a prize is aligned on the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2
R rotates to variably display the symbols, and when stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, rotation of the corresponding reels stops, so that three symbols are displayed on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the see-through window 3 as a result. Is displayed. The symbols (display results) derived and displayed on the pay line LN can be selected from the symbols displayed on the pay line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and four frames therefrom. It is a pattern for a total of 5 frames of the previous pattern. When a prescribed number of bets (for example, 3) is set, the winning line LN is activated and the game can be started.

When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and the credits are added or the credits reach the upper limit (50). If so, the medals are paid out from the medal payout port 9.例文帳に追加Medal payout port 9
When medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 , the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 by driving a hopper motor (not shown) controlled by the main control section 41 .

As shown in FIG. 1(b), the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game (which can be said to control the game) and for outputting various commands according to the progress of the game. It is The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that executes various processes.
and a RAM 41c for storing various data.

The main controller 41 is connected to the external output board 1000 . The main control unit 41
Through the external output board 1000, it is possible to output an advantageous section signal indicating an advantageous section to a data display (not shown) provided outside the slot machine 1. FIG. The data indicator indicates the advantageous interval while receiving the advantageous interval signal. Specifically, when the data display receives the advantageous interval signal from the main control unit 41, the 7-segment display is displayed as "
change from 0 to 1. While the data display is receiving the advantageous section signal from the main control unit 41, the data display always shows "1" in the 7-segment display. On the other hand, when the data display stops receiving the advantageous section signal from the main control unit 41, the 7-segment display is changed to "1".
to "0". While the data display does not receive the advantageous section signal from the main control section 41, it always shows "0" in the 7-segment display. Thus, while the data display is receiving the advantageous section signal from the main control unit 41, the data display always displays "1" in the 7-segment display.
By showing, it is possible to suggest that it is an advantageous section.

The main control unit 41 detects operations on the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, or the like. The main control unit 41 controls the 7-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12 included in the game display unit 13 and the advantageous section lamp 19.
control the lighting or extinguishing of the

Inside the slot machine 1 , a sub-control section 91 is provided for controlling effects according to commands from the main control section 41 . The sub control unit 91 is a main CP that executes various processes.
It includes a U91a, a RAM91c for storing various data, and the like. The sub-controller 91 detects an operation on the production switch 56 . The sub-controller 91 controls the image display of the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output of the speakers 53 and 54, and the ON/OFF of the CZ lamp and the AT lamp.

It should be noted that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and other configurations are also provided inside the slot machine 1 .

Here, a "game (also referred to as a unit game)" in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when all the reels are stopped. Since the number of bets is set before the operation of 7, medals are paid out and the game state is changed after all the reels are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

Next, the game display unit 13 will be described. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12 (payout display), a 1BET lamp 14, a 2BET lamp 15, a 3BET lamp 16, an input request lamp 17, a valid start lamp 18, and an advantageous section lamp 19. , and a replaying lamp 20 are provided.

The credit display 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits. The game auxiliary display 12 can display the number of payout medals to be paid out when a predetermined winning combination is won. The game auxiliary display 12 can also display operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Also, the game auxiliary display 12 displays an error code or the like when an error occurs.

The 1BET lamp 14 is a lamp that starts emitting light when one medal is bet. The 2BET lamp 15 is a lamp that starts emitting light when two medals are bet. The 3BET lamp 16 is a lamp that starts emitting light when three medals are bet. Also, the 1BET lamp 14, the 2BET lamp 15, and the 3BET lamp 16 are extinguished when the game in which medals are bet is completed. Also, "light emission" may be referred to as "lighting".

The insertion request lamp 17 is a lamp for notifying that medals can be inserted. The input request lamp 17 starts emitting light when the game ends. Also, the input request lamp 17 stops emitting light when the game starts.

The start valid lamp 18 is a lamp for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7 . The start valid lamp 18 starts emitting light when the number of bets is set. Also, the effective start lamp 18 stops emitting light when the game starts. The advantageous section lamp 19 is a lamp that emits light when it is an advantageous section.

The in-replay lamp 20 is a lamp that emits light during a replay game with a replay prize. Replay is a winning combination that gives a replay by winning a prize. The in-replay lamp 20 starts emitting light when a replay wins. Further, the in-replay lamp 20 is extinguished when the replay game ends.

Also, since the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 can display two-digit numerical values, they are composed of two 7-segment indicators. The two 7-segment displays are 1
A 7-segment display for the second digit and a 7-segment display for the second digit.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment also has a game information display (see FIG. 24). The game information display displays game information based on the game history. The game information is, for example, the medal payout ratio in a predetermined period. The medal payout ratio is a value obtained by dividing the total number of paid out medals by the total number of consumed medals.

Since the game information display can display a four-digit numerical value, it is composed of four 7-segment displays. The four 7-segment indicators are, for example, a 7-segment indicator for the first digit and a 2
A 7-segment display for the digit, a 7-segment display for the 3rd digit, and a 7-segment display for the 4th digit.

The game information display device displays the type of game information using, for example, a third-digit seven-segment display and a fourth-digit seven-segment display, and a first-digit seven-segment display and a second-digit seven-segment display. The value of the game information is displayed using the digit 7-segment display.

In addition, backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41 even when the power is cut off (when the power supply is stopped), and while the backup power is being supplied (during a predetermined period), the main C
At least part of the data (hereinafter referred to as backup data) stored in the RAM 41c is held by the refresh operation performed by the PU 41a.

The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power even in the event of a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied (during a predetermined period), the sub-CPU 91a performs a refresh operation and stores data in the RAM 41c. At least part of the stored data is held in a predetermined storage area. In the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91, the area in which this backup data is held is also called a predetermined storage area (for example, a backup area).

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out due to winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, by using a winning probability (determination value) corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery or the like, the payout rate of medals is changed. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6. For example, 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 as the value decreases. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, the advantage for the player is the highest when the set value is set to 6, and the lower the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage. Become. The fact that the winning probability (determined value) changes according to the set value is called a set difference, and the fact that the winning probability (determined value number) does not change according to the set value is also called no set difference.

In order to change the setting values, the administrator can specify and operate an operation unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 to shift to a setting change state in which the setting values can be changed. Also, in order to confirm the setting values, the administrator performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the setting values can be confirmed.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment also includes a set value display for displaying set values when being controlled in the setting change state (see FIG. 24). In this embodiment, the setting value indicator is
It is provided inside the slot machine 1 . However, as a modification, the set value display may be provided outside the slot machine 1 . In addition, the setting value is displayed on the setting value display even when the control is in the setting confirmation state. The set value display shows a single-digit numerical value (1 to 6).
can be displayed, it is composed of one 7-segment display.

Further, in this embodiment, the game information display is installed inside the slot machine 1 . Irrespective of whether the front door 1a of the slot machine 1 is open or closed, the game information display is activated by the 4-digit 7-segment display emitting light. Display information.

Further, in the present embodiment, the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, and the game display section 13 light up segments and lamps corresponding to the game state when the front door 1a is closed. Further, when the front door 1a is opened, the segments and lamps are maintained in the light emitting state when the front door 1a is closed.

[Game section]
The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of types of game intervals as a concept of a state different from the game state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section, an advantageous section, and a standby section.

A normal section is a section in which navigation information cannot be reported. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having performance relating to an instruction function for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Below, reporting navigation information is also called navigation reporting.
In the advantageous section, navigation notification is performed at least once for winning a prize that allows the maximum number of payouts to be obtained. Specifically, when winning the pressing order bell, which will be described later, the navigation notification for notifying the correct procedure (advantageous operation mode) is executed. The advantageous section is a section (state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that navigation notification is performed at least once to generate a prize that allows the maximum number of payouts to be obtained.

After the setting change, the main control unit 41 first controls to the normal section, and then controls to the advantageous section based on the decision to shift to the advantageous section. The main control unit 41 determines transition to the advantageous section when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41
When a winning combination for transition is won in an internal lottery in a normal section, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is 100% determined. Determining the transition to the advantageous section is also called winning the advantageous section.
Among the lottery target roles to be described later, the transition target roles include middle row cherry 1 and 2, strong cherry 1, weak cherry 1-4, watermelon 1-4, cherry lips 1 and 2, and watermelon lips 1 and 2. In addition, middle cherries 1, 2 and strong cherries 1 are combinations that can be won simultaneously with BB.

In this embodiment, advantageous sections include CZ, normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT. Normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT are also referred to as advantageous states. If a transition target combination is won in an internal lottery in a normal section, basically transition to CZ is determined. However, in the normal section, when you win alone in middle cherry 1 or middle cherry 2, or BB
When +middle cherry 1 or BB+middle cherry 2 is won, a shift to normal AT is determined. In other words, the middle cherries 1 and 2 are the hands that determine the award of AT.

CZ is a state in which the degree of advantage in controlling the AT is higher than in the normal section. A high degree of advantage in controlling AT means that it is easier to decide to shift to AT than in a normal section, and that more AT games, which are the right to control AT, are given than in a normal section. mentioned.

AT (Normal AT, Favorable AT, and Special AT) are states with a higher degree of favorability than CZ. For example, AT guarantees a longer period during which navigation announcement can be performed than CZ. Alternatively, the AT guarantees a higher number of times that the navigation announcement can be performed than the CZ. In this way, since AT guarantees a longer execution period of navigation notification than CZ, for example, it is possible to increase the number of games in which the main character wins when the winning order of the bell is won, and the degree of advantage is higher than CZ.

The normal AT, the advantageous AT, and the special AT each have different odds of adding to the number of AT games. Special AT has a higher probability of adding AT games than normal AT and advantageous AT, usually A
A longer period during which navigation announcement can be performed is guaranteed than in T and advantageous AT. The advantageous AT has a higher probability of adding the number of AT games than the normal AT, and is guaranteed a longer period during which the navigation notification can be executed than the normal AT. In the advantageous section, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, C
From Z, the rank rises step by step in the order of normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT. For example, during the advantageous section, a lottery related to the instruction function is performed based on the result of the internal lottery performed during the CZ, and if the lottery related to the instruction function is won, the player is controlled to AT.

In the normal section, when the BB is won, the control to the advantageous section is controlled to the standby section until the BB is won. In the waiting section, it is controlled to the advantageous section when winning the BB.

When it is controlled in the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition. The predetermined end condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the numerical value updated during the advantageous section reaches a specified value regardless of the type of the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games played during the advantageous interval (also referred to as the number of advantageous interval G). When the number of advantageous interval G reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 initializes all the data relating to the advantageous interval, ends the advantageous interval being executed, and shifts to the normal interval. In this case, for example, when the advantageous section being executed is CZ, CZ ends even if the number of CZ games still remains. Also, for example, when the advantageous section being executed is the normal AT, the AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains.

Incidentally, when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games, the advantageous section is shifted to the normal section, and the game state is controlled to the initial RT state after the setting change. In this embodiment, since the initial RT state after the setting change is RT1, the game state is controlled to RT1 when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games.

Further, the predetermined end condition includes a condition that can be satisfied before the number of G games in the advantageous interval reaches 1500 games and is satisfied when the right to control in the advantageous interval is lost.
The right to control in the advantageous section includes the number of CZ games for controlling to CZ, the number of AT games for controlling to AT, and the like. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41
When the number of games, such as the number of CZ games or the number of AT games, for controlling the advantageous interval reaches 0, the advantageous interval being executed ends and shifts to the normal interval.

[Main notification]
When the transition to the advantageous section is determined, the main control section 41 turns on the advantageous section lamp 19 . As a modified example, when the transition to the advantageous section is determined, the advantageous section lamp 19 as well as the segment DP (see FIG. 23) of the game assistance display 12 may be lit. Further, when it is decided to shift to the advantageous section, the segment DP (see FIG. 23) of the game auxiliary display 12 may be lit without lighting the advantageous section lamp 19 . Suggesting that it is an advantageous section by lighting the advantageous section lamp 19 is also called main notification. After the main notification is performed, control is performed in the advantageous section. By performing the main notification, it is suggested to the player that it is an advantageous section.

The main notification includes pre-notification and post-notification. The advance notification is made in the game in which the transition to the advantageous section has been decided. The timing at which the advance notification is performed is also referred to as the advance notification timing. Specifically, the first notification timing is the bet amount setting of the game following the game in which the transition to the advantageous interval is decided after the transition to the advantageous interval is decided (automatic bet amount setting due to replay winning is also the same) It may be any timing until it is performed. For example, the previous notification timing is the timing at which the third stop operation of the game in which the shift to the advantageous section has been determined is released and the symbol combination is derived It may be the timing at which the switch is released from being pressed.

The post-notification is a notification that can be given when control is made to the standby section by determining the transition to the advantageous section together with the winning of the BB. The timing at which the post-notification is performed is also referred to as the post-notification timing. Specifically, the post-notification timing may be any timing after the BB symbol combination is derived. For example, the post-notification timing may be the timing when the BB symbol combination is derived and the BB wins.

In the present embodiment, when the transition to the advantageous section is determined and the BB is not won in the internal lottery, advance notification is performed at the timing (preliminary notification timing) in the game where the winning in the advantageous section transition lottery is won. .

In addition, in the present embodiment, the transition to the advantageous section is determined and the BB is determined by internal lottery.
If a win is made, depending on the type of role to be transitioned that triggered the decision to move to the advantageous section, advance notification will be made at the timing in the game (preliminary notification timing) at which the transition to the advantageous section is decided. , BB symbol combination is derived (post-notification timing).

When the advance notification is made, the inside after that is controlled to the advantageous section and the advantageous section lamp 1
9 stays on. In the advantageous section inside, navigation information can be executed as processing related to the instruction function. However, in the advantageous section in the interior, a lottery related to the instruction function (for example,
AT lottery and additional lottery) are not executed. On the other hand, when the post-notification is performed without the pre-notification, the inside is controlled to the waiting section. In the waiting section in the interior, the processing related to the instruction function is not executed. That is, in the waiting section inside, neither the navigation notification nor the lottery related to the instruction function (for example, the AT lottery or the additional lottery) is executed. After that, a post-notification is performed along with the winning of the BB.
continues to illuminate. In the advantageous section in the BB, navigation notification or lottery related to the instruction function may be executed as processing related to the instruction function.

[Navigation notification]
During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 uses the auxiliary game display 12 to notify navigation information (for example, order of pressing) that can specify the correct procedure corresponding to the navigation target role won in the internal lottery process. process.

The main control unit 41 outputs a pressing order command capable of specifying the correct procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination when the navigation target combination is won in the advantageous section. The sub control unit 91 executes navigation notification based on the push order command. The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation notification by effects such as displaying an image showing navigation information (for example, pressing order) on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Also, the sub-control unit 91 uses a navigation lamp to provide navigation notification. Here, the navigation lamp is a lamp that can be controlled by the sub-controller 91, although not shown, and notifies the player of an operation mode that is advantageous to the player in addition to the notification by the liquid crystal display 51 (navigation notification). do) lamp.
The navigation lamps are provided, for example, in association with each of the three stop switches. For example, the left navigation lamp associated with the left stop switch (left reel), the middle navigation lamp associated with the middle stop switch (middle reel), and the right stop switch (
A right navigation lamp associated with the right reel) is arranged. Then, the navigation lamp corresponding to the stop switch (stop switch to be operated by the player) based on the advantageous operation mode is lit. As a result, the player can be notified of the stop switch to be operated.

Also, each of these three navigation lamps may be arranged above each reel. Also, each of these three navigation lamps may be arranged close to each other.

During the advantageous section, the sub-controller 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute processing for notifying navigation information (for example, pressing order) that can specify the correct procedure according to the pressing order command. In this way, both the main control section 41 and the sub-control section 91 execute navigation notification by announcing information that can specify the correct procedure.

FIG. 3(a) is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target role, a pressing order as a correct procedure, a display example of a navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12, and a display example of a navigation notification on the liquid crystal display 51. be. For example, when winning a navigation target role for which the first left stop is defined as a correct procedure, such as left bell 1, which will be described later, information such as "1-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the liquid crystal display. At 51, information such as "123" or "132" is displayed. Thus, it is possible to notify that the first reel 2L from the left is to be stopped. The sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery which of "123" and "132" the navigation notification is to be executed. The navigation information may be executed by only one of them.

Also, when executing the navigation notification, lighting control is performed on the first to seventh segments for displaying a numerical value (“8” in FIG. 3(b)) on the auxiliary game display 12 in correspondence with the correct procedure. .

The main control unit 41 sets navigation notification display data for performing navigation notification on the game auxiliary display device 12 . Specifically, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed so as to have the display example shown in FIG. 3(a).
By setting the navigation notification display data that makes each segment of the lighting state in the output buffer,
The game assistance display 12 is controlled to execute navigation notification. On the other hand, when the navigation notification is not executed, the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are turned off. By setting, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-display. As a result, navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 is not executed.

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

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to display the number of payout medals. is set in the output buffer, the auxiliary game display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals to be paid out. For example, when eight medals are to be paid out, the first to the right display devices of the left display device and the right display device constituting the game auxiliary display device 12 are displayed.
Illuminate the seventh segment. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12. - 特許庁

[Game state]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of game states. As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, internal medium, and BB (big bonus) are provided as controllable gaming states. RT0 and RT3 are RT1, RT2,
And it is a game state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the internal state.

After the setting is changed, it is first controlled by RT1. In RT1, if the winning prize of the main character is missed when the pushing order bell is won, the missing score is derived, and the game state shifts to RT0 on the condition of deriving the missing score. In RT0, when Tumble Lip 1 wins,
The game state shifts to RT2. On the other hand, in RT0, when the promotion reply wins, RT3
The game state shifts to . In RT2, when 32 games are completed, the game state shifts to RT0. In RT3, if the winning prize of the main character is missed when the pushing order bell is won, the missing score is derived, and the game state shifts to RT0 on the condition of deriving the missing score.
In addition, in RT3, the game state shifts to RT0 when the falling reply 2 wins. In any of RT0-3, when the BB is won, the game state shifts to the inside.

In addition, in RT0 and RT3, when the advantageous interval ends when the number of G in the advantageous interval reaches 1500 games, the advantageous RT also ends. Here, RT1 is a game state to be shifted to after the setting is changed, and is a game state in which the total probability of replay is lower than RT0 and RT3.
That is, RT1 is the initial state in the so-called game state. When the advantageous section ends, the game state shifts to such an initial state, and ART ends.

Inside, when the BB wins, the game state shifts to the BB. Incidentally, if the BB can be won in a game in which the BB is won in any of RT0 to RT3, the game state shifts to the BB without going through the inside. When BB ends, the game state shifts to RT1.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining special wins and minor wins. As shown in FIG. 5, the special combination among the winning combinations includes BB. Small winning combinations include middle cherry, right rising cherry, lower cherry, upper watermelon, middle bell, right falling bell, upper bells 1 to 8, and single prizes 1 and 2. "White BA" of middle reel 2C constituting each of upper bells 1 to
R] and "black BAR" are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Also, the "white BAR" and "black BAR" of the right reel 2R, which constitute the upper bells 1 to 8, are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, even if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won in the internal lottery, the winning upper bells 1 to 8 will not be awarded unless the stop operation of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is performed at an appropriate timing. I can't do it, and the upper bell 1-8
will miss the prize. The score derived at this time is called a missed score. When the symbol combination corresponding to each minor combination is derived, the minor combination is won, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a replay combination. As shown in FIG. 6, the replaying hands among the winning hands include normal lips, control lips 1 to 3, falling lips 1 and 2, promotion lips, cherry lips, and falling watermelon lips. Of the symbol combinations corresponding to cherry lips, the symbol "cherry" on the left reel 2L is the same as the symbol "cherry" on the left reel 2L in the middle stage cherry. On the other hand, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the cherry lips, the symbols of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are different from the symbols of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R in the middle cherry.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination. The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of an internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1 . The internal lottery is executed by the main control unit 41 and is a process of determining a symbol combination that is allowed to be derived. If the internal lottery permits the derivation of the symbol combination, it means that the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination is won.

As shown in FIG. 7, the win number column shows win numbers 1 to 48 assigned to each lottery target combination, the lottery target win column shows the name of the lottery target combination, and the game state column shows RT. For each type, a circle indicates the lottery target role that is subject to the lottery, the setting difference column indicates the presence or absence of a setting difference with a circle, and the advantageous section transition column indicates whether or not the advantageous section is won. In the main notification timing column, a circle indicates which of the previous notification and the subsequent notification.

In the lottery table shown in FIG. 7, the lottery target combinations are arranged in descending order of assigned combination number. The main control unit 41 conducts an internal lottery when the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination is won in descending order of the lottery number. For example, in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 obtains random numbers from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). Each lottery target combination is pre-assigned a judgment value corresponding to the RT state from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). For example, middle cherry 1 is 6543 in any RT state.
Four decision value numbers from 2 to 65535 are assigned. The main control unit 41 adds the determination value number to the acquired random number in order from the lottery winning combination with the largest winning combination number, and when the addition result overflows (exceeds 65535), the addition is made at that point. The lottery target role that has become is determined as the winning role. In this way, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for each lottery target combination in descending order of the pre-assigned combination numbers.

Each lottery target combination is classified by category and assigned a combination number. A category in the present embodiment means a group classified according to the nature, role, function, or the like of the lottery target combination. For example, the categories in the present embodiment include a category in which an advantageous section is won, a category in which an advantageous section is not won, a category with a setting difference, a category without a setting difference, a category in which the timing of the main notification is the first notification, and the timing of the main notification. is a category that can be notified later, a category in which the winning probability (number of judgment values) does not change according to the RT state, R
It includes a category in which the probability of winning (the number of judgment values) changes according to the T state, a special combination category, a small combination category, a replay combination category, and a winning combination combination category. Winning category wins in an advantageous interval are assigned larger win numbers than categories winning in an advantageous interval. Specifically, the combination numbers 35 to 48 are assigned to the roles to be transferred, and the combination numbers 1 to 34 are assigned to the roles that are not to be transferred. As a result, the internal lottery for the winning combination to be transferred is performed with priority over the winning combination not to be transferred.

The main control unit 41 sets a specific lottery type 1 bit if the winning combination number in the internal lottery is equal to or greater than 35 assigned to the transition target combination. In this way, the main control section 41 stores only the winning information of the transfer target combination in the lottery type 1. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a bit is set in the data included in the lottery type 1 in the process of determining whether or not to move to the advantageous section. determine the transition of In the lottery type 1, the combination that triggers the bit to be set is limited to the transition target combination, so the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous section simply by referring to the data included in the lottery type 1. can be determined. As a result, it is possible to centrally manage the data area used when determining whether to shift to the advantageous section.

Of the wins to be transitioned to which win numbers 35 to 48 are assigned, the wins in the category of which the timing of the main notification is pre-notification are larger in numbers than the wins of the category in which the timing of the main notification may be the post-notification. is assigned. Specifically, win numbers 38 to 48 are assigned to category wins in which the timing of the main notification is pre-notification, and win numbers 35 to 37 are assigned to category wins in which the timing of the main notification may be post-notification. It is

Of the non-transferable hands to which the hand numbers 1 to 34 are assigned, the winning probability (judgment value) of the winning probability (judgment value) does not change according to the game state. A combination number larger than the combination of the changing category is assigned. In particular,
Winning probability (number of judgment values) does not change according to the game state.
are assigned, and combination numbers 1 to 12 are assigned to category combinations in which the probability of winning (the number of determination values) changes according to the game state.

Furthermore, on the premise of the above-described combination number assignment rule, the combination numbers with the larger numbers are assigned in the order of the special combination category, the small combination category, and the replay combination category. Note that the same type of hands (for example, cherry, watermelon, pushing order bell, ascending roll, sustaining roll, etc.) are grouped so that the numbers of the combination numbers are consecutive.

As shown in FIG. 7, the wins in the category without setting difference can be transitioned, but the wins in the category with setting difference cannot be transitioned. For example, the strong cherry 1 of the combination number 46 and the BB+strong cherry 1 of the combination number 35 are the combinations of the no difference category and are determined as the transition target combinations. On the other hand, BB+High Cherry 2 of combination number 33 is a combination of the category with setting difference, and is not defined as a combination to be shifted. Similarly, other roles with setting differences are not defined as transition target roles. It should be noted that there are cases where even a combination of the category with no setting difference is not determined as a transition target combination. For example, the hand number 32, BB+High Cherry 3, is a combination of the no set difference category, but is not determined as a transition target combination.

Strong cherry 1, strong cherry 2, and strong cherry 3 are all hands that can derive a pattern combination of rising cherry. It depends on whether you are elected or not. For example, strong cherry 1 with combination number 46 is a combination with no BB winning, no setting difference, and an advantageous section winning. Hand number 35 BB + strong cherry 1 is B
It is a combination with B winning, no setting difference, and winning in an advantageous section. The combination number 33, BB+High Cherry 2, is a combination with BB winning, setting difference, and no advantage zone winning. The combination number 32, BB+High Cherry 3, is a combination with BB winning, no set difference, and no advantage zone winning. in this way,
A strong cherry combination from which a symbol combination of rising cherry can be derived is a combination in which either BB winning or advantageous section winning is determined.

[Data structure of number of judgment values]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the data structure of the number of judgment values. The data structure shown in FIG.
For example, it is a data structure included in a game progress program stored in the RAM 41c. In this data structure, data of determination values determined for each lottery target combination are basically stored in descending order of the combination numbers, and are arranged as described below.

Specifically, in the data structure shown in FIG. 8, the data of the judgment value determined for the category with no setting difference and the data of the determination value determined for the category with the setting difference are separated. there is For example, the determination value data for the lottery target combinations with set differences of numbers 14, 27, 28, 30, 33, and 34 are separated from the determination value data for other combinations with no set differences. In this way, the location of the determination value data is divided according to the presence or absence of the setting difference.

Of the judgment value data defined for the role of the no set difference category, judgment value data that fits in 1 byte data (1 byte data without set difference) and judgment that does not fit in 1 byte data but fits in 2 byte data It is separated from the value data (2-byte data without setting difference).
Note that the number of determination values corresponding to 1-byte data is 256. Therefore, the lottery winning combination for which the number of judgment values exceeding 256 is determined is arranged in the 2-byte data. For example, the middle cherry 1 with the number of judgment values "4" that fits in 1-byte data is arranged in 1-byte data. On the other hand, the left bell 1 of the judgment value number "1149", which does not fit in 1-byte data but fits in 2-byte data, is arranged in 2-byte data. In this way, the decision value data is arranged in different places depending on whether there is a setting difference and the size of the byte data.

Further, in the 1-byte data with no setting difference, the determination value data is collected for the lottery target combination for which the same number of determination values is determined. For example, the data of the judgment values are grouped together for the middle cherries 1 and 2 for which the same judgment value number "4" is determined. Further, in the 1-byte data without setting difference, the data of the determination value determined for each lottery target combination is stored in descending order of the number of the combination number. For example, in the 1-byte data with no setting difference, the data of the judgment values are arranged in the order of the middle cherry 1 of the combination number 48 and the middle cherry 2 of the combination number 47 . In addition, in the 2-byte data with no setting difference, the determination value data is grouped for the lottery target combination for which the same number of determination values is determined. For example, the same number of judgment values "1
149” are defined, the data of the judgment values are summarized for the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4. In this way, among the lottery-targeted combinations with no setting difference, the lottery-targeted combinations having the same determination value are grouped together. Further, in the 2-byte data without setting difference, the data of the determination value determined for each lottery target combination is stored in descending order of the combination number. For example, in 2-byte data with no setting difference, left bell 1 of winning combination number 26, left bell 2 of winning combination number 25,
Judgment value data is arranged in the order of .

Among the judgment value data determined for the lottery target role with set difference, the judgment value data that fits in 1 byte data (1 byte data with set difference), and the judgment value that does not fit in 1 byte data but fits in 2 byte data It is separated from value data (2-byte data with setting difference). For example, BB with the number of judgment values "22" to "69" corresponding to each setting value that fits in 1 byte data
is placed within 1-byte data. Further, in the 1-byte data with setting difference, the data of the judgment value determined for each lottery target combination is stored in descending order of the combination number. For example, in the 1-byte data with setting difference, BB of winning combination number 34 and B of winning combination number 33
Judgment value data is arranged in the order of B+High Cherry 2. FIG. Also, the number of judgment values "3074" to "4254" corresponding to each setting value that does not fit in 1-byte data but fits in 2-byte data
” is located within the 2-byte data. Further, in the 2-byte data with setting difference, the data of the determination values determined for each lottery target combination are stored in descending order of the combination numbers. For example, in the 2-byte data with setting difference, the judgment value data are arranged in the order of the bell of the combination number 27 and the one-piece combination of the combination number 14 . In this way, among the lottery target hands with setting differences, the lottery target hands with the same number of judgment values are put together, and furthermore, the lottery target hands are determined in descending order of the number of the lottery number, and the judgment value data is stored. there is

[Combinations of roles for which prizes are allowed depending on the lottery target role]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winnings that are permitted according to the lottery target winnings. As shown in FIG. 9, each lottery target combination is a lottery target with a single combination or a combination of a plurality of combinations.

For example, both middle cherries 1 and 2 include middle cherries. Therefore, regardless of whether the middle stage cherry 1 or 2 is won, the cherry pattern is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 2L according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Also, cherry lips 1,
2 includes cherry lips. Therefore, regardless of whether cherry lips 1 or 2 are won, the cherry symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 2L according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

[Reel control when winning a push order]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when the bell is won in the pressing order. As shown in FIG. 10, the correct procedure is determined according to the type of the push order bell. For example, left bell 1
The correct procedure for 1 to 4 is the left first stop, and the correct procedure for middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle 1st stop.
Stops are defined, and the right first stop is defined as the correct procedure for the right bells 1-4. If the stop switch is operated in the correct order when one of the push order bells is won, the leading bell or middle bell will win a prize, and if the stop switch is operated in the incorrect order, it will be a secondary role. Either one of the upper bells wins, or the winnings are dropped to derive the missing numbers. It should be noted that, during the advantageous section, the correct procedure can be announced by the navigation announcement when the winning order of the bell is won.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the push order reply. As shown in FIG. 11, the correct procedure is determined according to the type of the push order slip. For example, the correct procedure for ascending lip 1 is forward pressing (in order of left, middle, and right stop operations), and the ascending lip 2 is defined as the correct procedure for sandwich pressing (in order of left, right, and middle stop operations). is defined, and for the ascending/rotating tip 3, the correct procedure is defined as middle left push (in order of stop operation of middle, left, and right). When one of ascending slips 1 to 6 is won and the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the promotion slip wins, and when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect procedure, the falling slip 1 wins. In this way, when the push order reply is won, the occurrence of winning can be changed depending on whether or not the player has selected the correct procedure. It should be noted that, during the advantageous section, the correct procedure can be announced by the navigation notification when the pushing order reply is won.

[BB suggestion production]
Middle cherries 1, 2 and strong cherries 1 may win alone or may win together with BB. When such a lottery target role that can be elected simultaneously with BB is elected,
In the game after the game in which the lottery target role is won, a BB suggesting effect to suggest whether or not the BB is won can be executed.

For example, when the strong cherry 1 is won, the cherry symbols are aligned upward to the right according to the operation timing of the stop switch. At this time, the player can recognize that he has won the strong cherry 1, and expects that he has also won the BB. Therefore, the BB suggestion effect is executed after the game in which the strong cherry 1 is won.

For example, in the BB suggestion effect, a battle effect is performed by the characters, and if the ally character wins the enemy character as a result of the battle effect, the BB win is confirmed. For example, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the BB winning is confirmed. Then, if the BB win is confirmed, in a game that allows the BB that has been won to win (for example, a game that lost in an internal lottery), a character image of "Aim for 7" that encourages matching 7 symbols is displayed. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . On the other hand, if the ally character is defeated by the enemy character as a result of the battle presentation, it means that the BB win has not occurred. Note that the BB suggestion effect may be completed within one game, or may be a continuous effect over a plurality of games.

In this way, by executing the BB suggesting effect in the game after the lottery target combination that can be won simultaneously with the BB is won, the player can be made to expect that the BB is won, and the game progresses. Interest can be improved.

[Timing of main notification]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the timing of main notification. As shown in FIG.
The timing of the main notification is determined for each type of combination for each of the combination numbers 35 to 48 to be transferred.

Specifically, when a win is won for a combination to be transferred that does not win a BB win, advance notification is made. In this case, the timing of prior notification is when the start operation is performed by the start switch 7, when the first stop operation is performed by the stop switch, when the second stop operation is performed by the stop switch, when the third stop operation is performed by the stop switch, and when the third stop operation is released. Timings such as when the display result is derived, when the payout is completed, and when the automatic bet number setting due to the replay win is completed (for example, when the 3rd bet is completed) are provided. For example, when winning the middle cherry 1 of hand number 48, when the third stop operation is released and the display result is derived, the advantageous section lamp 1
The main notification is performed by the lighting of 9.

When the BB winning transition target combination is won, either the pre-notification or the post-notification is performed.
As the preceding notification timing in this case, the timing at which the third stop operation is released and the display result is derived is provided. As the post notification timing, the timing in the game when the BB symbol combination is derived and the BB is won is provided. The main control unit 41 determines by lottery either the pre-report or the post-report when the BB winning transition target combination is won (in the present embodiment, the pre-report is 50% and the post-report is 50%; determined respectively).

[Lighting mode of main notification and sub-notification]
13, the main notification performed by controlling the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 by the main control unit 41 and the sub-notification performed by controlling the lighting of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. . FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining aspects of main notification and sub-notification.

First, the main notification in the normal section will be described. Main notification is not performed in the normal section. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the advantageous section lamp 19 remains off in the normal section.

Next, the sub-notification in the normal section will be described. Sub-notification is not performed in the normal section. Specifically, in the normal section, both the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 are off, and the letters CZ and AT are not displayed.

Next, the main notification in the advantageous section will be described. The main notification is performed in the advantageous section. However, the main notification does not change its form according to the type of advantageous section. Specifically, in the advantageous section, the game section can be promoted in the order of CZ, normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT. First, when the normal section shifts to CZ, the advantageous section lamp 19 lights up in white. After that, even if the game section is promoted in the order of normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT from CZ, the advantageous section lamp 19 remains illuminated in white.

In this way, the main notification indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a fixed manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section.

The lighting color of the advantageous section lamp 19 in the main notification is not limited to the example (white) shown in FIG. 13, and may be other colors such as blue or yellow. Further, the lighting mode of the advantageous section lamp 19 in the main notification is not limited to the example (lighting) shown in FIG. 13, and may be another mode such as blinking. However, regardless of which mode is adopted, the main notification indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a certain mode regardless of the type of the advantageous section.

Next, the sub-notification in the advantageous section will be described. Sub-notification is performed in the advantageous section. Furthermore, the sub-notification changes its aspect according to the type of the advantageous section. Specifically, when the normal section shifts to CZ, the CZ lamp 57 lights in white. CZ lamp 5
7 is turned on, the characters “CZ” are displayed on the CZ lamp 57 . After that, C
When shifting from Z to normal AT, the CZ lamp 57 is extinguished, and the AT lamp 58 is lit in white instead. When the CZ lamp 57 is turned off, the characters "CZ" disappear from the CZ lamp 57, but when the AT lamp 58 is turned on, the characters "AT" are displayed on the AT lamp 58.

After that, when the normal AT shifts to the advantageous AT, the AT lamp 58 lights up in red. Thus, when the normal AT shifts to the advantageous AT, the lighting color of the AT lamp 58 changes. After that, when the advantageous AT shifts to the special AT, the AT lamp 58 changes from lighting to blinking. Thus, when the advantageous AT shifts to the special AT, the lighting mode of the AT lamp 58 changes.

In this way, the sub-notification indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a mode corresponding to the type of the advantageous section.

The lighting color of the CZ lamp 57 in the sub notification is not limited to the example (white) shown in FIG. 13, and may be other colors such as blue and yellow. Further, the lighting mode of the CZ lamp 57 in the sub-notification is not limited to the example (lighting) shown in FIG. 13, and may be another mode such as blinking. Similarly,
The lighting color of the AT lamp 58 in the sub notification is the example shown in FIG. 13 (normal AT is white, advantageous A
T and special AT are red). For example, normal AT, favorable AT, and special AT
may be illuminated in different lighting colors. Further, the lighting mode of the AT lamp 58 in the sub notification is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 13 (normal AT and advantageous AT lighting, special AT blinking). For example, normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT may be lit in different lighting modes. Specifically, the normal AT may be lit, the advantageous AT may be slow blinking, and the special AT may be fast blinking.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 13, the main notification performed by controlling the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 by the main control unit 41 indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a certain manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section. be. On the other hand, the sub-notification performed by the lighting control of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 by the sub-controller 91 indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a manner corresponding to the type of the advantageous section.

The RAM 41 c provided in the main control section 41 has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM 91 c provided in the sub-control section 91 . Therefore, by making the mode of the main notification constant regardless of the type of the advantageous section, an increase in the storage capacity can be suppressed as much as possible. In addition, it is possible to minimize an increase in the processing load associated with the indication that the advantageous section is being controlled by the main control unit 41 . On the other hand, the RAM 91c provided in the sub-control section 91 can store a certain amount of data necessary for sub-notification. Therefore, by changing the mode of the sub-notification according to the type of the advantageous section, it is possible to supplement the simplification of the main notification indicating that the advantageous section is being controlled.

Specifically, the main notification only suggests to the player whether it is a normal section or an advantageous section, and cannot suggest the type of advantageous section. However, by suggesting even the kind of advantageous section by the sub-notification, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Example of timing of main notification and presence/absence of BB suggestion effect]
14 to 17 are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing of the main notification and the presence/absence of the BB suggestive effect.

FIG. 14(a) shows an example of a case where the transition target combination is won simultaneously with the BB, and advance notification is made by winning an advantageous section.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), when the transition target combination wins simultaneously with the BB at timing t1 and wins the advantageous section, advance notification is made at timing t2 in the game when the transition target combination wins. After that, at timing t3, it is controlled to the advantageous section. Also, at this time, the execution of the BB suggestion effect is started.

After the BB suggestive effect is executed over a plurality of games, the BB winning confirmation notification is performed at the timing t4 when the internal lottery is lost. For example, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start operation of a game that has been lost in the internal lottery, and then a character image of "Aim for 7" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to prompt the matching of 7 symbols. Is displayed. When BB wins at timing t5, it is controlled to BB from timing t6 of the next game. Later,
It becomes an advantageous section in BB.

FIG. 14(b) shows an example of a case where the transition target combination is won at the same time as the BB and the advantageous zone is not won. In the example shown in FIG. 14(b), unlike the example shown in FIG. 14(a), the main notification is not performed and the advantageous section is not controlled. Other controls are the same as the example shown in FIG.

FIG. 15(c) shows an example of a case where the transition target combination is not won at the same time as the BB, and advance notification is made by winning an advantageous section. Furthermore, FIG. 15(c) is an example of the case where the BB suggestion effect is executed. In addition, since the BB has not been won, this BB suggestion effect is a so-called fake effect.

As shown in FIG. 15(c), when a single winning combination for transition is won at timing t1 and an advantageous section is won, a developmental effect indicating whether or not the BB will be controlled in the game in which the winning combination for transition is won. is executed. Then, advance notification is performed at timing t2 in the game. After that, at timing t3, it is controlled to the advantageous section. Also, at this time, the execution of the BB suggestion effect is started.

During the period in which the BB suggestive effect is being executed over a plurality of games, the premonitory state is controlled, and the B
At timing t4 after the B suggestion effect is executed, the BB winning loss notification (for example, "LO
When the character image "SE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51), control is not performed to BB, but is controlled to CZ. In this way, if the BB suggesting effect is executed after the development effect is executed when the advance notification is not performed, the player can be expected to control the BB. Also, even if the BB election loss notification is performed and it is not controlled by the BB, after that, the CZ
is controlled, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

FIG. 15(d) shows an example of a case where the transition target combination is not won at the same time as the BB, and advance notification is made by winning an advantageous section. In the example shown in FIG. 15(d), unlike the example shown in FIG. 15(c), the BB suggestion effect is not executed. For example, when a single winning combination for transition is won at timing t1 and an advantage section is won, the CZ effect is executed in the game in which the combination for transition is won. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the control to the CZ. After that, after the advance notification is performed, the control is performed to CZ without going through the precursor state.

FIG. 16(e) shows an example of a case where the transition target combination is not won simultaneously with the BB and the advantage section is not won. Furthermore, FIG. 16(e) is an example of the case where the BB suggestion effect is executed.
In addition, since the BB has not been won, this BB suggestion effect is a so-called fake effect.

As shown in FIG. 16(e), when the transition target combination is single-won at timing t1 and the advantage section is not won, the main notification is not performed. At timing t2 of the next game, the execution of the BB suggestion effect is started.

After the BB suggestive effect is executed over a plurality of games, the BB winning loss notification is performed at timing t3. For example, a character image of “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

FIG. 16(f) shows an example of a case where the transition target combination is not won simultaneously with the BB and the advantageous zone is not won. In the example shown in FIG. 16(f), unlike the example shown in FIG. 16(e), the BB suggestion effect is not executed. Other controls are the same as the example shown in FIG.

FIG. 17(g) shows an example of a case where the transition target combination is won at the same time as the BB, and the post-notification is performed by winning the advantageous section.

As shown in FIG. 17(g), at timing t1, the transition target combination is won at the same time as BB, and the advantageous section is won, but in this example, advance notification is not performed. Therefore, the game is controlled to the waiting section at the timing t2 of the game following the game in which the transition target role is won. Also, at this time, the execution of the BB suggestion effect is started.

After the BB suggestive effect is executed over a plurality of games, BB winning confirmation notification is performed at timing t3 when the internal lottery is lost. When BB wins at timing t4, post-notification is performed. After that, from the timing t5 when the number of bets for the next game can be set, the game is controlled to BB and also to the advantageous section. After that, it becomes an advantageous section in the BB.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 15(c) and 15(d), when the transition target combination is not won at the same time as the BB and the advantageous zone is won, advance notification is made. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that control is performed in the advantageous section in the game in which the transition target combination is won. On the other hand, FIG. 14 (
b), as shown in FIGS. 16(e) and 17(g), when the advance notification is not performed, the BB suggesting effect is executed at the timing after that. Therefore, even if advance notification is not performed in the game in which the transition target role is won, the player can be expected to win the BB by the BB suggesting effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest control to the advantageous section that the player pays attention to and B
Suggestion of control to B can improve amusement of the game.

As shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 17(g), when the transition target combination wins simultaneously with the BB and wins in the advantageous zone, there are cases in which advance notice is given and cases in which post notice is given. . Therefore, even if the previous notification is not performed at the previous notification timing, the BB winning is not denied, and the player can expect the BB winning.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the transition target role is won simultaneously with the BB and the advantageous section is won, the timing of the main notification differs at different ratios according to the type of the winning lottery target role. It does not become monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 17(g), when the combination to be shifted wins simultaneously with the BB and wins in the advantageous section, the winning section is controlled to the advantageous section after the 7-symbol set corresponding to the BB winning is derived. As a result, when the transition target combination wins simultaneously with the BB and wins in the advantageous section, the transition target combination does not win simultaneously with the BB and wins in the advantageous section after the 7 symbol set corresponding to the BB prize is derived. It is possible to control to the advantageous section in the same way as when

Since the transition to the advantageous section is decided upon winning the transition target role, the transition to the advantageous section is
Irrespective of the winning result. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 14(a), 15(c) and (d), advance notification is performed even if the winning combination to be shifted does not win. Therefore, whether or not the main notification is performed is not affected by whether or not the transition target combination wins. Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of advantage between the player who can win the transition target role and the player who cannot win the role.

[Start and end of main notification]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the start of main notification. In FIG. 18, the main notification is made in the game in which the lottery target combination (BB+middle cherry 1, 2) of combination numbers 36 and 37 where BB wins and AT wins is won, and then BB wins via the waiting section. An example of the case (post-notification case) is shown. For example, timing t shown in FIG.
1 corresponds to timing t3 shown in FIG. 17(g), and timing t4 shown in FIG. 18 corresponds to timing t4 shown in FIG. 17(g).

As shown in FIG. 18, after the game in which the BB that is carried over can win a prize starts at timing t1, the first stop operation is released at timing t2, and the second stop operation is released at timing t3. When the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and a symbol combination including 7 symbols is derived, a BB prize is generated. At this time, the main control unit 41 freezes, delaying the progress of the game from timing t4 to timing t5. In this example, activation of the bet setting for the next game is delayed.

At timing t4, a character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and B
It is suggested to the player that the B prize has been won. During freezing, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" changes to the character image of "BIG BONUS", and furthermore, the character image of "BIG BONU
The character image of "S" changes to the character image of "BIG BONUS +AT". This suggests to the player that it is controlled by BB and that the transition to AT is confirmed during freeze.

In this way, during the freeze, an effect suggesting a BB that will result in an AT determination is executed.
It should be noted that the lottery target combination of combination number 35 (BB + strong cherry 1
), the display of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is maintained without changing to the character image of "BIG BONUS +AT". Also, "BIG BONU
S+AT", but also a BB with a name such as "SUPER BIG BONUS" that suggests that the AT is given more than a normal BB, which is advantageous for the player.
Intrusion may be reported.

When a set of 7 symbols corresponding to BB winning is derived at timing t4, the main notification (
Post notification) is performed and controlled to the advantageous section. At this time, the main control unit 41 externally outputs the advantageous interval signal to a data display provided outside the slot machine 1 via the external output board 1000 . When the freeze ends at timing t5, the bet amount setting for the next game is validated.

Next, FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the termination of the main notification. FIG. 19 shows an example of winning the pushing order bell in the final game of the advantageous section.

As shown in FIG. 19, after the final game of the advantageous section starts at timing t1, the first stop operation is released at timing t2, and the second stop operation is released at timing t3. When the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the symbol combination of the middle bell, which is the main character, is derived, the payout starts. At timing t4, the character image "LAST" displayed in the final game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG.

When the payout is completed at timing t5, freezing is performed by the main control unit 41, and progress of the game is delayed from timing t5 to timing t6. In this example, activation of the bet setting for the next game is delayed. During the freeze, the character image of "LAST" changes to the result screen. On the result screen, the character image of "RESULT", the character image of "1000G" regarding the number of games played in the advantageous section, and the number of wins (or the number of payouts) of "sheets" (specific numbers are blank) is displayed. It should be noted that the obtained number is not limited to blanks, and an image that makes the player guess the number of obtained numbers may be displayed, such as rotating multiple types of numbers or displaying a character image of "?" . After that, a character image of "RESULT 1000G 2000 sheets" is displayed. By displaying the result screen during freezing in this way, the number of games played and the number of won (or the number of payouts) in the advantageous section are suggested to the player.

When the freeze ends at timing t6, the main notification ends and the advantageous section ends. At this time, the external output of the advantageous interval signal by the main control unit 41 also ends.
The bet setting for the next game is then activated.

Although the example shown in FIG. 18 shows the case where the BB win is made and the advantageous section win is made, the same processing may be performed for the case where the AT win is made without the BB win. For example, when the middle cherry of combination number 48 is won, the freezing may be performed when the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and a symbol combination with matching cherry symbols is derived. Then, when the cherry pattern matching is derived at timing t4, the main notification (prior notification)
may be performed, controlled to the advantageous interval, and the advantageous interval signal may be output to the outside. Freezing and main notification may be executed on the condition that the middle stage cherry is won, and may be executed even if the symbol combination of the cherry symbol is not derived.

Furthermore, the example shown in FIG. 19 shows the case where the pushing order bell is won, but the same processing is performed when the middle cherry of combination number 48 is won as in the case of shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section. may be done. For example, when the middle stage cherry is won, the third stop operation is released at timing t4 to derive the cherry symbol alignment, and the freeze may be performed when the payout is completed at timing t5. Then, when the freezing ends at timing t6, the main notification ends, the advantageous interval ends, and the external output of the advantageous interval signal may also end.

[Start of main and sub-notifications]
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the start of main notification and sub-notification. Figure 20
Here is an example of winning the middle cherry 1 of hand number 48 and giving AT, and the case of hand number 4
An example in which CZ is given by winning 1 cherrylip 1 is shown. For example, timing t1 shown in FIG. 20 corresponds to timing t1 shown in FIG.
corresponds to the timing t2 shown in FIG. 15(d).

First, an example in which AT is given by winning the middle cherry 1 of combination number 48 will be described. After the start of the game in which the middle cherry 1 was won at timing t1, timing t
2, the first stop operation is released, and the second stop operation is released at timing t3. timing t4
When the third stop operation is released at , the main notification (prior notification) is performed, and control is performed in the advantageous section.
After that, at timing t5, the bet amount for the next game is set, and when the bet amount setting is completed at timing t6, a sub notification is made. In the sub notification at this time, the AT lamp 58 lights up.

Next, an example in which CZ is given by winning Cherry Lip 1 with combination number 41 will be described. After the game in which Cherry Lip 1 was won at timing t1 starts, timing t
2, the first stop operation is released, and the second stop operation is released at timing t3. timing t4
When the third stop operation is released at and Cherry Lip 1 wins, the bet amount setting for the next game is automatically performed at timing t5. When the number of bets is set at timing t6, a main notification (preceding notification) is made and control is made to the advantageous section. After that, when the start operation of the next game is performed at timing t7, and the reels start rotating at timing t8, a sub-notification is performed. In the sub notification at this time, the CZ lamp 57 lights up.

It should be noted that the timing of the main notification is different between the case where the middle cherry 1 is won and AT is awarded and the case where CZ is awarded when the cherry rip 1 of the hand number 41 is won. , and the timing at which the sub-notification is performed may be the same. In this way, regardless of whether a small winning combination or a replaying combination is won, the sub-notification is performed at a fixed timing, so that the player can easily recognize that the control is performed in the advantageous section. can. In addition, regardless of whether AT or CZ is determined, the sub-notification is performed at a constant timing, so that the player can easily recognize that the control is performed in the advantageous section.

[End of main and sub-notifications]
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the end of main notification and sub-notification. Figure 21
shows an example of winning the pushing order bell in the final game of the advantageous section and an example of winning the pushing order reply in the final game of the advantageous section. Specifically, the end condition of the advantageous interval includes a first end condition that is established when the number of G advantageous interval G reaches 1500 games, and an end condition other than the first end condition, such as the number of CZ games and AT and a second termination condition that is established when all the rights for controlling the number of games and the like to the advantageous interval are exhausted. FIG. 21 shows an example of winning the push order bell or push order reply in the final game of the advantageous section where the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied.

First, an example of winning the pushing order bell in the final game of the advantageous section will be described. After the final game of the advantageous section starts at timing t1, the first stop operation is released at timing t2, and the second stop operation is released at timing t3. Further, during the game started at the timing t1, since the winning order bell is won, the seven segments of the auxiliary game display 12 are used to notify the correct procedure. In addition, sub-notification is performed during the advantageous section.

When the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the symbol combination of the middle bell, which is the main character, is derived, the payout starts. Also, the navigation notification using the seven segments of the game auxiliary display 12 ends.

When the payout is completed at timing t5, the sub-notification ends. And the main control unit 41
freezes, delaying the progress of the game from timing t5 to timing t6. During this time, the number of payouts is displayed on the 7 segments of the auxiliary game display 12 . When the freezing ends at timing t6, the advantageous section lamp 19 turns off, so that the main notification ends and the advantageous section ends.

Note that the navigation notification using the seven segments of the game auxiliary display 12 may end at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. In addition, the navigation notification using the seven segments of the game auxiliary display 12 is performed after the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the pattern combination of the middle bell, which is the main character, is derived, and before the freeze starts at timing t5. may be terminated.

Next, an example of winning the pushing order reply in the final game of the advantageous section will be described. After the final game of the advantageous section starts at timing t1, the first stop operation is released at timing t2, and the second stop operation is released at timing t3. During the advantageous section, the main notification is performed using the advantageous section lamp 19 . Furthermore, during the game started at the timing t1, since the push order reply is won, the seven segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are used to notify the correct procedure. In addition, sub-notification is performed during the advantageous section.

When the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the symbol combination corresponding to the pushing order is derived, the sub-notification ends. At timing t5, the main control unit 41 freezes the game, delaying the progress of the game from timing t5 to timing t6. Also, the navigation notification using the seven segments of the game auxiliary display 12 ends. On the other hand, the advantageous section ramp 19
remains illuminated.

The freeze ends at timing t6, and the advantageous interval lamp 19 disappears before the bet number setting for the next game is completed at timing t6, thereby ending the main notification and the advantageous interval.

Note that the navigation notification using the seven segments of the game auxiliary display 12 may end at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. In addition, the navigation notification using the seven segments of the game auxiliary display 12 is performed after the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the symbol combination corresponding to the push order is derived and before the freeze starts at timing t5. may be terminated.

[7 segment display]
Next, FIG. 23 shows 7-segment displays constituting the credit display 11, payout display, and game information display. As shown in FIG. 23, the 7-segment display includes 7 segments, segments A to G, and a segment DP (decimal point). Segments A through G correspond to the 7 segments described above, and segment DP corresponds to the 8th segment described above. For example, when displaying "1" on the 7-segment display of 1, segment B and segment C are caused to emit light. As a result, "1" can be displayed on the 7-segment display. In addition, 1 segment constituting 7 segments and 1
A single lamp such as the BET lamp 14 is collectively referred to as a "light emitting section".

[Control by main CPU 41a]
Control by the main CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. First, digits will be explained. A "digit" is composed of one or more light-emitting portions. In the following, the digit is also indicated as "DG". Two or more DGs are also referred to as a DG group. In this embodiment, the first DG group includes DG1 to DG6. The second DG group includes DG1 included in the first DG group
to DG4, which are different from each other. A DG is sometimes referred to as a "group".

In the example of FIG. 24, DG1 of the first DG group includes seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the first digit 7-segment indicator of the credit indicator 11, and a DG including an anode
is. DG2 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the second-digit seven-segment indicator of the credit indicator 11 and an anode. DG3 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the first digit seven-segment display of the payout display and an anode. DG of the first DG group
4 is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the second digit seven-segment display of the payout display and an anode.

DG5 of the first DG group is a DG containing 7 lamps and an anode. The seven lamps are a 1BET lamp 14, a 2BET lamp 15, a 3BET lamp 16, an input request lamp 17, a valid start lamp 18, an advantageous section lamp 19, and a replaying lamp 20, respectively. DG6 of the first DG group is a DG including 7 segments (segment A to segment G) included in the 7-segment display of the setting value display and an anode.

In addition, in FIG. 24, the second-digit 7-segment display (DG2
) and the second digit 7-segment display (DG4) of the credit display of the second DG group, the segments A to G are collectively described in one block for the sake of drawing simplification.

DG1 of the second DG group is a DG including eight segments (segment A to segment G and segment DP) included in the first digit seven-segment display of the game information display and an anode. Similarly, DG2 to DG4 in the second DG group are the second to fourth digits of the game information display.
Segment indicator contains 8 segments (segment A to segment G and segment DP)
and an anode.

Next, the main control board 40 will be explained. A main control unit 41 and a plurality of output ports are mounted on the main control board 40 . In the example of FIG. 24, the first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63 are described as the plurality of output ports, but actually other output ports also exist.

The first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63 are each
It has eight output terminals D0 to D7. Out of the eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the first output port 61, seven output terminals D0 to D6 output light emission signals S0 to S6, respectively. second
Emission signals S10 to S17 are output from eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the output port 62, respectively. In this way, the light emission signals S0 to S6 and the light emission signals S10 to S17 are output separately (from different output ports). Third output port 63
Selection signals DG1 to DG6 are output from six output terminals D0 to D5 out of eight output terminals D0 to D7, respectively.

The selection signal DG is a signal for selecting (designating) the DG of the light emitting unit to be lighted. The light emission signals S0 to S6 are signals for designating the light emission modes of the light emission units included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG among the 6 DGs of the first DG group. The light emission signals S10 to S17 are
This signal designates the light emission mode of the light emitting unit included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG from among the four DGs of the second DG group.

First, the first output port 61 is described.
A signal line from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment A of DG6, and the 1BET lamp of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S0 is controlled by the main CPU 41a to be the first
It is output from the output terminal D0 of the output port 61. FIG. Therefore, the light emission signal S0 is the first DG
Inputs are made to segment A of each of groups DG1-DG4, segment A of DG6, and 1BET ramp of DG5 of the first DG group, respectively.

A signal line from the output terminal D1 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment B of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment B of DG6, and the 2BET lamp of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S1 is controlled by the main CPU 41a,
It is output from the output terminal D1 of the output port 61 . Therefore, the light emission signal S1 is the first DG
It is input to segment B of each of groups DG1-DG4, segment B of DG6 and 2BET ramp of DG5 of the first DG group respectively.

A signal line from the output terminal D2 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment C of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment C of DG6, and the 3BET lamp of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S2 is controlled by the main CPU 41a,
It is output from the output terminal D2 of the output port 61. FIG. Therefore, the light emission signal S2 is the first DG
It is input to segment C of each of groups DG1-DG4, segment C of DG6, and 3BET ramp of DG5 of the first DG group, respectively.

A signal line from the output terminal D3 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment D of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment D of DG6, and the lamp during replay of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S3 is output from the output terminal D3 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S3 is the first D
Segment D of each of DG1-DG4 in group G, segment D of DG6, and the first DG
It is input to each lamp during replay of DG5 of the group.

A signal line from the output terminal D4 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment E of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment E of DG6, and the advantageous section ramp of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S4 is controlled by the main CPU 41a to emit the first
It is output from the output terminal D4 of the output port 61. FIG. Therefore, the light emission signal S4 is the first DG
It is input to the segment E of each of DG1 to DG4 of the groups, the segment E of DG6, and the advantageous section ramp of DG5 of the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D5 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment F of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment F of DG6, and the start effective lamp of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S5 is controlled by the main CPU 41a.
It is output from the output terminal D5 of the first output port 61 . Therefore, the light emission signal S5 is the first
segment F of each of DG1-DG4 of the DG group, segment F of DG6, and the first D
It is input to each of the start effective lamps of DG5 of the G group.

A signal line from the output terminal D6 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment G of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment G of DG6, and the closing request lamp of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S6 is controlled by the main CPU 41a,
It is output from the output terminal D6 of the output port 61. FIG. Therefore, the light emission signal S6 is the first DG
Input is made to the segment G of each of the groups DG1 to DG4, the segment G of DG6, and the closing request lamp of DG5 of the first DG group.

Also, the output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 is unused.
Next, the second output port 62 will be explained.

A signal line from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S10 is output from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S10
is input to segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D1 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment B of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S11 is output from the output terminal D1 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S11
are input to segments B of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D2 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment C of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S12 is output from the output terminal D2 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the emission signal S12
are input to segments C of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D3 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment D of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S13 is output from the output terminal D3 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S13
is input to each segment D of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D4 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment E of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S14 is output from the output terminal D4 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S14
is input to each segment E of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D5 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment F of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S15 is output from the output terminal D5 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S15
are input to segments F of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D6 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment G of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S16 is output from the output terminal D6 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S16
is input to each segment G of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D7 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment DP of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S17 is output from the output terminal D7 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S17
is input to each segment DP of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

Next, the third output port 63 will be explained.
A signal line from the output terminal D0 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG1 in the first DG group and the anode of DG1 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG1 is the main CPU
Output from the output terminal D0 of the third output port 63 under the control of 41a. therefore,
The selection signal DG1 is input to the anode of DG1 in the first DG group and the anode of DG1 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D1 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG2 in the first DG group and the anode of DG2 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG2 is the main CPU
Output from the output terminal D1 of the third output port 63 under the control of 41a. therefore,
The selection signal DG2 is input to the anode of DG2 in the first DG group and the anode of DG2 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D2 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG3 in the first DG group and the anode of DG3 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG3 is the main CPU
Output from the output terminal D2 of the third output port 63 under the control of 41a. therefore,
The selection signal DG3 is input to the anode of DG3 in the first DG group and the anode of DG3 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D3 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG4 in the first DG group and the anode of DG4 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG4 is the main CPU
Output from the output terminal D3 of the third output port 63 under the control of 41a. therefore,
The selection signal DG4 is input to the anode of DG4 in the first DG group and the anode of DG4 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D4 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG5 of the first DG group. The selection signal DG5 is output from the output terminal D4 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG5 is the DG of the first DG group.
5 anode.

A signal line from the output terminal D5 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG6 of the first DG group. The selection signal DG6 is output from the output terminal D5 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG6 is the DG of the first DG group.
6 anodes.

Both the output terminal D6 and the output terminal D7 of the third output port 63 are unused. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the selection signals DG1 to DG4 are shared between the first DG group and the second DG group. In other words, selection signal DG1 to selection signal D
G4 is shared by the first DG group and the second DG group. Also, the selection signal DG5 and the selection signal DG6 are used in the first DG group, but are not used in the second DG group.

Further, the output terminals D0 to D6 of the first output port 61 are connected to the output terminals D0 to
D6 corresponds to each light emitting unit to which the light emission signal output from each D6 is input. Further, the output terminals D0 to D7 of the second output port 62 respectively correspond to the light emitting units to which the light emission signals output from the output terminals D0 to D7 are input.

For example, the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 is the segment A of DG1 of the first DG group.
, segment A of DG2 of the first DG group, segment A of DG3 of the first DG group, segment A of DG4 of the first DG group, 1BET ramp of DG5 of the first DG group, and segment A of DG6 of the first DG group. there is The output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment A of DG1 of the second DG group, the segment A of DG2 of the second DG group, and the D of the second DG group.
It corresponds to segment A of G3 and segment A of DG4 of the second DG group. In FIG. 24, signal lines from the output terminals D0 to D6 of the first output port 61 and signal lines from the output terminals D0 to D7 of the second output port 62 are omitted for simplification of the drawing. is doing.

Also, unused output terminals (NC: Non-Connect), that is, D7 of the first output port 61 and D6 and D7 of the third output port 63 are grounded in this embodiment. ing. No signal line is wired between this unused output terminal and the light emitting section.

The anode of each DG is a common anode that is common to the cathodes of the light emitting units included in the DG. For example, the anode of DG1 of the first DG group is the 1 of credit indicator 11
It is an anode common common to each canode of each segment A to G of the digit.

The main CPU 41 a executes bit control (8-bit control) for controlling the first output port 61 , the second output port 62 and the third output port 63 . Third output port 63
For the selection signal DG output from, for example, the bit control of "00000001" is executed when the selection signal DG1 is output, and the bit control of "00000100" is executed when the selection signal DG3 is output. do. In the 8-digit bit notation, the 1st digit number corresponds to the control of the output terminal D0 of each output port, and the 8th digit number corresponds to the control of the output terminal D7 of each output port. .

Further, when DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group and segment A of DG6 are to emit light, the light emission signal S0 is output from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61, so that "00
000001" bit control. When segment A of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group is to emit light, the light emission signal S0 is output from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62, so bit control of "00000001" is executed.

When the selection signal DG is output from the third output port 63, the selection signal DG is
input to the G anode. Furthermore, when the light emission signal S is output from the first output port 61, the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the corresponding light emitting portion of the DGs of the first DG group.
When the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the light emission section, the selection signal D input to the anode
G will flow to the cathode as a current. As the current flows from the anode to the cathode in this manner, the light emitting portion to which the light emission signal S is input emits light.

Further, when the light emission signal S is output from the second output port 62, the light emission signal S is output from the second DG
It is input to the cathode of the corresponding light-emitting portion of the DG of the group. When the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the light emitting section, the selection signal DG input to the anode flows through the cathode as a current. As the current flows from the anode to the cathode in this manner, the light emitting portion to which the light emission signal S is input emits light.

In this way, the selection signals DG1 to DG6 output from the third output port 63 are
It can be said that this is a signal for selecting (designating) the DG that causes the light emitting unit to emit light. The light emission signals S0 to S6 output from the first output port 61 and the light emission signals S10 to S17 output from the second output port 62 are the light emission signals included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG. It can be said that it is a signal for designating the light emission mode of the unit.

Further, in FIG. 24, the signal lines between the respective output terminals and the corresponding light emitting units may be directly connected, or indirectly (for example, via a board such as a relay board). You may make it connect.

The states of the slot machine 1 include a normal state, a setting change state, and a setting confirmation state. The normal state refers to a state in which the game is being played and a state in which the game is waiting (for example, a state in which a demo screen is displayed). Hereinafter, as the state of DG, a state in which the light emitting unit can emit light (a state in which light can be emitted) is referred to as a "light emitting state", and a state in which the light emitting unit cannot emit light is referred to as a "non-light emitting state".

In the normal state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group and DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group are in a light-emitting state, and the other DGs are in a non-light-emitting state. In the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, DG6 of the first DG group and DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group are in a light-emitting state, and the other DGs are in a non-light-emitting state. As a modification, DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group may be in the non-light emitting state in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. again,
In the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, DG1 to DG5 in the first DG group may be in a light emission enabled state.

DG1 to DG5 included in the first DG group are all mounted on the display substrate. The display substrate is mounted inside the slot machine 1 so that each light-emitting portion included in DG1 to DG5 is exposed to the outside (see the game display portion 13 shown in FIG. 1). Also, the DG6 included in the first DG group is mounted on the relay board. DG1 to DG4 included in the second DG group are mounted on the main control board . Although DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group and the main control board 40 are shown separately in the description of FIG. 24, DG1 to DG4 are actually mounted on the main control board 40.

The storage areas of the slot machine 1 include a game program area for storing game programs related to the progress of the game, a game data area for storing game data used by the game program, a game RAM area, and a game RAM area. It includes a non-game program area where non-related non-game programs are stored, a non-game data area where non-game data used by the non-game program is stored, and a non-game RAM area. The game program area, game data area and game RAM area are collectively referred to as the game area, and the non-game program area, non-game data area and non-game RAM area are collectively referred to as the non-game area.

A game program is, for example, a BE for setting the number of bets, credit settlement, and settlement of the bet amount.
T processing, internal lottery processing for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize by random number lottery (internal lottery), reel rotation processing related to reel rotation, payout processing for paying out medals, etc. It's a program. The non-game program includes, for example, test signal output processing, foreign object detection processing, door monitoring processing, error processing, and the like. The test signal output process is a process for outputting a test signal generated in relation to the game result. The foreign object detection process is a process for detecting a foreign object in the medal passage by the slot sensor that detects the medal inserted from the medal slot 4 . The door monitoring process is a process for detecting opening of the front door 1a. Error processing is processing that disables the game when an error is detected.

The light-emitting portions included in the DGs of the first DG group are light-emitting portions related to the progress of the game. Therefore, the process for the first output port 61, which is the output port corresponding to the first DG group (the process for creating the light emission signal for the first DG group), is a process executed by the game program. Hereinafter, the process executed by the game program is referred to as "capacity process".

On the other hand, the light-emitting portions included in the DGs of the second DG group are light-emitting portions that are not related to the progress of the game.
Therefore, processing to the second output port 62, which is the output port corresponding to the second DG group (second
The process of creating light emission signals for the DG group) is a process executed by a non-game program.
Below, the processing executed by the non-gaming program is referred to as "out-of-capacity processing".

In this way, processing within the capacity and processing outside the capacity can be divided according to the output port. , the processing load can be reduced.

[Regarding signal switching processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart of signal switching processing executed by the main CPU 41a. This signal switching process is executed by an interrupt process that is executed every predetermined period (0.56 ms in this embodiment).

First, in ST 1 , the main CPU 41 a clears the selection signal DG from the third output port 63 . Here, "to clear a signal" means to execute bit control "00000000", which is all "0", for the output port outputting the signal in this embodiment. For example, clearing the selection signal DG means executing bit control of “00000000” for the third output port 63 .

Next, in ST2, the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the first DG group) is cleared. Next, in ST3, bit control for updating and setting the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the first DG group) is performed to the first output port 61.
Execute for output port 61 . These ST2 and ST3 are executed as in-capacity processing.

Next, in ST4, the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the second DG group) is cleared. Next, in ST5, the second bit control is performed to update and set the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DG of the second DG group).
Execute for output port 62 . These ST4 and ST5 are executed in the out-of-capacity processing.

Next, in ST6, bit control is executed for the third output port 63 so that the selection signal DG from the third output port 63 is updated and set. By this bit control, the updated selection signal is output from the third output port 63 .

Also, until the next signal switching process (after the lapse of 0.56 ms) is executed, the first output port 6
The output of the updated light emission signal from 1, the output of the updated light emission signal from the second output port 62, and the output of the updated selection signal from the third output port 63 are continued.

Next, the processing of FIG. 25 will be described using a specific example. In this specific example, in the normal state,
A case will be described where "14" is displayed on the credit display, "08" is displayed on the payout display, and "0723" is displayed on the game information display. In this case, the display of "14" on the credit display and the display of the first and second digits "23" on the game information display will be described. Actually, in addition to the credit indicator, payout indicator, and game information indicator, the status lamp (DG5 of the first DG group) also emits light according to the status of the game. again,
As for the game information display, the segment DP is illuminated, while in the credit display, payout display, and setting value display, the segment DP is not illuminated.

First, processing for displaying "4" in the first digit (DG1 of the first DG group) of the credit indicator and displaying "3" in the first digit (DG1 of the second DG group) of the game information indicator. will be explained. As this process, first, by outputting the selection signal DG1 from the third output port 63, the DG1 of the first DG group and the DG1 of the second DG group are selected as DGs for causing the segments (light emitting units) to emit light. Also, the bit control for outputting the selection signal DG1 from the third output port 63 is "00000001", and the bit control is executed for the third output port 63. FIG.

While the selection signal DG1 is being output from the third output port 63, for the first output port 61, processing for displaying "4" in DG1 of the first DG group, that is, segment B, segment C, segment Executes processing for causing F and segment G to emit light.
In the process of causing these segments to emit light, the light emission signal S1, the light emission signal S2, the light emission signal S6, and the light emission signal S7 are output from the first output port 61, and no other light emission signal S is output. That is, bit control of "01100110" is executed for the first output port 61. FIG.

Further, during the period when the selection signal DG1 is being output from the third output port 63, for the second output port 62, processing for displaying "3" on DG1 of the second DG group, that is, segment A, segment B , segment C, segment D, segment G, and segment DP. The processing for emitting light from these segments is performed by outputting light emission signal S10, light emission signal S11, light emission signal S12, light emission signal S13, and light emission signal S10 from the second output port 62.
The light emission signal S16 and the light emission signal S17 are output, and other light emission signals S are not output. In other words, bit control of "11001111" is executed for the second output port 62 .

Thus, in order to display "4" in the first digit (DG1 of the first DG group) of the credit indicator and "3" in the first digit (DG1 of the second DG group) of the game information indicator. As the processing of , the bit control of "01100110" is executed for the first output port 61, the bit control of "11001111" is executed for the second output port 62, and the third
A bit control of “00000001” is executed for the output port 63 .

When such a state continues for 0.56 ms, the signal switching process shown in FIG. 25 is executed. At ST1, the selection signal DG is cleared. Specifically, the bit control of "00000001" for the third output port 63 is changed to the bit control of "0000000".

Next, in ST2, the light emission signal of the first output port 61 is cleared. Specifically, the bit control of "01100110" for the first output port 61 is changed to "0000000".
Change to bit control.

Next, in ST3, bit control is executed for the first output port 61 so as to update and set the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the first DG group).
Here, a process of updating the light emission signal of the first output port 61 so as to newly display "1" in DG2 of the first DG group, that is, a process of causing segment B and segment C to emit light is executed. In the process of causing these segments to emit light, the light emission signal S2 and the light emission signal S3 are output from the first output port 61, and no other light emission signal S is output. That is, the bit control for the first output port 61 is updated from "0000000" to "00000110".

Next, in ST4, the light emission signal of the second output port 62 is cleared. Specifically, the bit control of "11001111" for the second output port 62 is changed to "0000000".
Change to bit control.

Next, in ST5, bit control is executed for the second output port 62 so as to update and set the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the second DG group). Here, processing for executing processing for newly displaying "2" in DG2 of the second DG group, that is, segment A, segment B, segment D, segment E
, segment G, and segment DP. In the process of causing these segments to emit light, the light emission signal S10, light emission signal S11, light emission signal S13, light emission signal S14, light emission signal S16, and light emission signal S17 are output from the second output port 62, and another light emission signal S is output. don't let it. That is, the bit control for the second output port 62 is updated from "0000000" to "11011011".

Next, in ST6, bit control is performed for the third output port 63 so as to update and set the selection signal DG. Here, bit control for the third output port 63 is updated from "0000000" to "00000010".

By executing such processing, "4" is displayed on the first digit of the credit indicator and "3" is displayed on the first digit of the game information indicator, and is executed after 0.56 ms. Due to the signal switching processing, the display of the first digit "4" on the credit indicator ends, and the second digit of the credit indicator displays "1". Along with this, the display of the first digit "3" on the game information display ends, and the second digit "2" is displayed on the game information display.

Then, when 0.56 ms has passed since the switching process of the DG signal was started, the next signal switching process is executed. In the signal switching process, DG3 of the first DG group (1st digit 7-segment display of the payout display) and DG3 of the 2nd DG group (3rd digit 7-segment display of the game information display) are newly added. Numeric value (in this case, "8" for DG3 in the first DG group, D for the second DG group
G4 displays "7".

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining switching of the selection signal DG. 26(A) to 26(F)
) are the selection signals DG1 to DG from the output terminals D0 to D5 of the third output port 63, respectively.
5 shows the output.

As shown in FIGS. 26A to 26F, the main CPU 41a outputs the selection signal DG1 (
00000001)→selection signal DG2 (00000010)→selection signal DG3 (0000
0100)→selection signal DG4 (00001000)→selection signal DG5 (00010000)
)→selection signal DG6 (00100000)→selection signal DG1 (00000001)→selection signal DG2 (00000010) . . . (predetermined order).
switch. Also, the period during which one selection signal DG is output is a predetermined period, which is 0.56 ms in this embodiment. That is, the main CPU 41a switches the selection signal DG to be output every 0.56 ms. For example, when the selection signal DG1 is output, DG1 of the first DG group and DG1 of the second DG group are selected (designated).

In addition, in each of FIGS. 26A to 26F, the process for lowering the selection signal is
Corresponding to ST1 in FIG. 25, the process for raising the selection signal corresponds to ST6.

In addition, the main CPU 41a switches the output of the light emission signal S from the first output port 61 in synchronization with the switching of the output of the selection signal DG from the third output port 63 (ST2 and ST3), and also switches the output of the second output. The output of the light emission signal S from the port 62 is also switched (ST4 and ST5).

When one of the selection signals DG1 to DG4 is output from the third output port 63, the DG corresponding to the output selection signal DG among the DGs of the first DG group is enabled to emit light, and the second DG group is enabled. The DG corresponding to the output selection signal DG among the DGs is enabled to emit light.

As for the selection signal DG5 and the selection signal DG6 from the third output port 63, DG5 and DG6 exist as corresponding DGs in the first DG group. However, there is no corresponding DG in the second DG group. Bit control of the second output port 62 when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output will be described. When the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, non-emission bit control is performed to prevent any segment of the DGs in the second DG group from emitting light. This non-emission bit control is a bit control of "00000000" in which all are 0's. Therefore, when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, the segments included in the second DG group are turned off.

Also, in the normal state, the DG6 (setting value display) of the first DG is in a non-light emitting state. Therefore, in the normal state, while the signal DG6 is being output from the third output port 63, non-emission bit control is executed for the first output port 61. FIG.

In addition, in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group are
It becomes a non-light emitting state. Therefore, in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, while the signals DG1 to DG5 are being output from the third output port 63, the first output port 61 is subjected to non-emission bit control.

As described with reference to FIGS.
A method of making it appear that a plurality of DGs are simultaneously emitting light by switching every 6 ms) is hereinafter also referred to as “dynamic light emission”. If all the DGs are to be capable of emitting light simultaneously without adopting a configuration that performs dynamic light emission, it is necessary to provide independent wiring for each DG and each light emitting section. However, this setting increases the number of wires, increases the cost, and increases the assembly load. In this embodiment, such a problem can be solved by performing dynamic light emission.

Further, by executing the dynamic light emission of this embodiment, the DG to be emitted is sequentially switched by signal switching processing, which is interrupt processing executed every short period (0.56 ms in this embodiment). As a result, substantially the same state as when a plurality of DGs are emitting light simultaneously (as if they are emitting light simultaneously to the human eye) can be seen. In addition, if a different lamp is used to emit light for each interrupt process, power consumption can be reduced and burn-in of the light-emitting section can be suppressed. Furthermore, compared to a lamp that emits light all the time, the brightness can be increased by repeating point light emission.

[Timing chart during reel rotation]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, a timing chart when power failure occurs (power supply to the slot machine is stopped) while at least one of the three reels is rotating will be described. (A) to (G) in FIG. 27, FIG. 29 described later, and descriptions described later
Each parenthesis indicates a controlling entity. For example, in FIG. 27(A), (main) indicates that the main control unit 41 controls the light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 . Also, in FIG. 27 and FIG. 29 to be described later, timing T
Although the period between 0 and timing T1 and the periods between adjacent timings in the six timings from timing T2 to timing T7 are all the same,
In practice, at least one of these periods is different than the others.

Next, processing related to backup data when power supply is restarted will be described. When a power failure occurs and recovers from the power failure (when power is supplied)
, performs a predetermined operation. The predetermined calculation is, for example, a calculation of RAM parity of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c by permitting access to the RAM 41c when power is restored. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of this RAM parity is a predetermined value (for example, 0). If it is determined that the RAM parity value is the predetermined value, it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. When the data stored in the RAM 41c is determined to be normal when the power is restored from the power failure, the control state is restored based on the data (backup data) stored in the RAM 41c.

The backup data includes, for example, information indicating that it is an advantageous section, information indicating that the navigation information was being executed, and if the navigation information was being executed, the information that was notified by the navigation information ( and information indicating whether the stop switch is valid (whether the stop switch is valid or invalid). These pieces of information are hereinafter referred to as first predetermined information.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes specific state notification processing during a specific state described later. The backup data also includes information indicating that the specific state notification process was being executed, information indicating that the BET lamp was lit, information indicating that the replay lamp was lit, and the like. These pieces of information are hereinafter referred to as second predetermined information.

The backup data also includes "information indicating that the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal". The concept of "restore the control state based on the retained backup data" is the concept of "restore the control state based on the first predetermined information and the second predetermined information", and the concept of "restore the control state based on the stored backup data in the RAM 41c". and at least one of the concept of "restoring the control state based on information indicating that the data is normal".

Note that when power failure occurs, the sub-control unit 91 causes backup data to be stored for information other than the first predetermined information and the second predetermined information. Do not keep backup data. When recovering from a power outage,
The main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power outage, and after returning, transmits a command indicating the restored state before the power outage to the sub-control unit 91, whereby the sub-control unit 91 ,
Return to the state before the power failure occurred.

For example, when it is an advantageous section, the navigation notification is being executed, and the stop switch is valid, when a power failure occurs and the power is restored, the main control unit 41 determines that it is an advantageous section. , a command indicating that the navigation notification is being executed and the notified pressing order, and a command indicating that the stop switch is valid are transmitted to the sub-controller 91 . These commands may be transmitted collectively as one command, or may be transmitted separately as a plurality of commands.

By receiving these commands, the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is an advantageous section, that the navigation notification is being executed, that the notified pressing order, and that the stop switch is valid before the power failure. The sub-controller 91 can specify that there is. The sub-controller 91 restarts the process based on the specified content.

As a modification, when a power failure occurs, the sub-control unit 91 can store both backup data related to the first predetermined information and the second predetermined information and backup data of information other than the first predetermined information and the second predetermined information. may be held. With such a configuration,
The main control unit 41 can omit the process of transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 91 when power is restored.

FIG. 27A shows the light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19. FIG. ON indicates that the advantageous section lamp 19 is emitting light, and OFF indicates that the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished. Figure 2
7(B) shows the navigation notification by the game assistance display 12. FIG. ON indicates that the navigation notification is being performed, and OFF indicates that the navigation notification is not being performed.

FIG. 27(C) shows whether the operation to the stop switch is valid or invalid. "The operation to the stop switch is valid" means that when one or more reels are rotating and the player operates the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel, the reel stops. It is to be.

In addition, "the operation to the stop switch is invalid" means that when one or more reels are rotating, even if the player operates the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel, the reel is Don't stop. In addition, "the operation of the stop switch is invalid" includes the player's operation of the stop switch corresponding to the non-rotating (stopped) reel.

The "processing for invalidating the operation of the stop switch" may be, for example, processing for not transmitting the detection signal from the stop switch when the stop switch is operated. Further, the "processing to invalidate the operation of the stop switch" is, for example, when the stop switch is operated, a detection signal is transmitted from the stop switch to the main control unit 41, but the main control unit 41 may not execute the process of stopping the reel corresponding to the stop switch.

FIG. 27(D) shows light emission of the stop switch operation effective lamp. Here, the effective stop switch operation lamp is a lamp provided for each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and notifying that the operation of the stop switch is effective. For example, when the stop switch operation valid lamp emits light in a specific color (for example, blue), it indicates (suggests) that the stop switch operation is valid. In addition, when the stop switch operation valid lamp is extinguished, it indicates (suggests) that the operation of the stop switch is invalid. ON indicates that the stop switch operation effective lamp is lit, and OFF indicates that the stop switch operation effective lamp is extinguished. In addition, the means for indicating whether the operation to the stop switch is valid or invalid is not limited to the lamp,
Other means may be used. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 may indicate whether the operation of each stop switch is valid or invalid.

FIG. 27(E) shows advantageous section ramps that can be controlled by the sub-controller 91 . In this embodiment, the advantageous section ramps include a CZ ramp 57 and an AT ramp 58 in this embodiment.
ON indicates that the advantageous section lamp is on, and OFF indicates that the advantageous section lamp is off.

FIG. 27(F) shows light emission of the navigation lamp. ON indicates that the navigation lamp is on, and OFF indicates that the navigation lamp is off.

FIG. 27G shows navigation notification on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-controller 91 . ON is
It shows that the navigation information is being executed, and OFF indicates that the navigation information is not being executed.

In FIG. 27, one or more reels are rotating, and each lamp and notification shown in FIGS. 27A, 27B, and 27D to 27G are all turned ON. and, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is effective.

Note that the advantageous section lamp 19 and the advantageous section lamp (sub) correspond to each other (both of which indicate that it is an advantageous section). Also, the mode in which the advantageous section lamp (sub) makes the player recognize that it is an advantageous section rather than the advantageous section lamp 19 makes it easier for the player to specify. Further, the game auxiliary display 12 (navigation notification) corresponds to the navigation notification on the navigation lamp (sub) and the liquid crystal display 51 (both of which indicate advantageous operation modes). In addition, the navigation information on the navigation lamp (sub) and the navigation information on the liquid crystal display 51 (that is, the navigation information on the sub side) are more "advantageous operation" than the game auxiliary display 12 (navigation information on the main side). The mode that allows the player to recognize the "mode" is the mode that the player can easily identify.

Assume that a power failure occurs at timing T0. At the timing T1 after the timing T0,
27(A), 27(B), and 27(D) to 27(G), the lamps and the information are all turned OFF, and as shown in FIG. 27(C), the The operation to the stop switch corresponding to the reel is disabled. At the timing T1, the liquid crystal display 51 is in a state where no image is displayed, so that the navigation notification on the liquid crystal display 51 is turned off (stopped).

Then, it is assumed that the power is restored at timing T2. Thereafter, at timing T3 (timing after timing T2), light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 and navigation notification of the game assistance display 12 are restarted based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c (FIG. 2).
7(A) and FIG. 27(B)). Thus, in this embodiment, the light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the navigation notification of the game assistance display 12 are restarted at the same time.

After that, the operation of the stop switch, which was valid but was invalid due to the occurrence of a power failure, is performed at timing T4 based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c.
It becomes effective at (timing after timing T3) (see FIG. 27(C)). After that, the light emission of the stop switch operation effective lamp resumes at timing T5 (timing after timing T4) based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c (see FIG. 27(D)).

In addition, the rotation state of the reel is maintained (becomes the same) before power failure and after power failure recovery. again,
The issuance status of the stop switch operation valid lamp is also maintained (becomes the same) before and after the power failure.

For example, when all three reels are rotating and a power failure occurs, the rotation of the three reels is stopped. After that, when the power supply is restored from the power failure, the three reels that have been stopped are restored in a rotating state. Also, in this case, three stop switch operation effective lamps corresponding to the three reels are illuminated before the power interruption, but when the power interruption occurs, the three stop switch operation effective lamps are illuminated. lights out. After that, when the power is recovered from the power failure, the three stop switch operation effective lamps which had been turned off are turned on.

In addition, when a power failure occurs while some of the three reels (one reel or two reels) are rotating and the other reels are stopped, the part of the reels Rotation stops. After that, when the power is restored from the power failure, the partial reels are restored in a rotated state. Also, in this case, the stop switch operation valid lamps corresponding to the respective reels are illuminated before the power failure, but when the power failure occurs, the stop switch operation valid lamps are extinguished. After that, when the power is recovered from the power failure, the stop switch operation effective lamp, which had been extinguished, is recovered in a state of being illuminated. Further, the stop switch operation effective lamp, which was extinguished before the power failure, remains extinguished even after the power failure is restored.

After that, based on the command transmitted by the main control unit 41, the emission of the advantageous section lamp (sub) and the emission of the navigation lamp (sub) resume at timing T6 (timing after timing T5) (see FIG. 27 ( E), see FIG. 27(F)). In this way, the emission of the advantageous section lamp (sub) and the emission of the navigation lamp (sub) resume at the same timing.

Thereafter, execution of the navigation notification on the liquid crystal display 51 is resumed at timing T7 (timing after timing T6) based on the command transmitted by the main control section 41 . Here, "execution of the navigation notification on the liquid crystal display 51 is resumed" means that a navigation image (an image displayed by the navigation notification) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, which is in a state where no information is displayed due to a power failure. )
is to be displayed. Further, resuming the navigation notification on the liquid crystal display 51 means executing the continuation of the navigation notification that was executed at the time of power failure.

Also, in FIG. 27, at least one of the three reels is rotating. However, the technical matter described with reference to FIG. 27 may also be applied when three reels are stopped. For example, immediately after the three reels have stopped, the game assistance display 12 may be performing navigation notification. In this way, in a situation where the three reels are stopped, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit, and the navigation notification is being performed by the game auxiliary display 12, power failure occurs, and recovery from the power failure occurs. I will explain the case. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 and navigation notification by the game assistance display 12 are simultaneously resumed.

[Regarding specific conditions]
Next, the specific state will be explained. The specific state is either an error state or the setting confirmation state described above. An error state is a state in which an error has been detected. When an error occurs, the gaming machines such as the slot machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can detect the error. Here, the error includes, for example, an error due to a malfunction of a device in the gaming machine, an error due to an increase or decrease in the amount of game media in the gaming machine, an error due to fraudulent behavior by the player, and the like.

An error caused by a malfunction of a device in a game machine is, for example, an error detected when a movable body (accessory) provided in the game machine does not operate properly. An error based on an increase or decrease in the amount of game media in the gaming machine is, for example, an error detected due to a shortage of game media in a storage tank in which game media to be paid out are stored. The game media are, for example, medals in the slot machine 1 and pachinko balls in the pachinko game machine. Further, in the slot machine 1, the storage tank is also called a hopper, and an error based on an increase or decrease in game media in the game machine is also called a hopper error.

An error based on a player's fraudulent act is, for example, an illegal game medium payout error. A game medium fraudulent payout error is an error detected when game media are illegally paid out by performing an illegal operation on a storage unit in which game media are stored. in this way,
An error state is a state in which an error has been detected.

[Timing chart when transitioning to a specific state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a timing chart when transitioning to a specific state will be described. FIG. 28A is a diagram showing a specific state notification process for notifying that a specific state has been entered.
ON indicates that the specific state notification process has been performed, and OFF indicates that the specific state notification process has not been performed. The specific state notification process is a process of notifying the liquid crystal display 51 or the like of information that can specify that the state has been shifted to the specific state. FIG. 28B is a diagram showing light emission of the BET lamp, the in-replay lamp, and the advantageous section lamp. ON indicates that the BET lamp, the in-replay lamp, and the advantageous section lamp are emitting light, and OFF indicates that the BET lamp, the in-replay lamp, and the advantageous section lamp are not emitting light. Figure 28 (C
) is a diagram showing the light emission of the closing request lamp and the start effective lamp. ON indicates that the closing request lamp and the start valid lamp are emitting light, and OFF indicates that the closing request lamp and the start valid lamp are not emitting light.

As shown in FIG. 28(A), at timing T1 when the state is shifted to the specific state, the specific state notification process is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 28B, at the timing T1, the BET lamp, the in-replay lamp, and the advantageous section lamp are kept emitting light. Further, as shown in FIG. 28(C), at the timing T1, the closing request lamp and the start effective lamp are extinguished.

As shown in FIG. 28A, it is assumed that power failure occurs at timing T2 during the specific state. At subsequent timing T3 (timing after timing T2), the specific state notification process is stopped based on the power failure. Further, as shown in FIG. 28B, at the timing T3, the BET lamp, the in-replay lamp, and the advantageous section lamp are turned off based on the power failure.

After that, it is assumed that the power failure is restored at timing T4. As shown in FIG. 28A, at timing T5 (timing after timing T4), the specific state notification process resumes based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c. Further, as shown in FIG. 28(B), at the timing T5, based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c, B
Light emission of the ET lamp, the advantageous zone lamp, and the replaying lamp resumes. Also, FIG.
As shown in (C), the turn-on request lamp and the start valid lamp are kept turned off during any of the timings T2 to T5.

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

(1-1) As shown in FIGS. 15(c) and 15(d), the combination to be shifted is not won at the same time as BB,
In addition, when the advantageous section is won, advance notification is performed. On the other hand, FIGS. 14(a) and 17(g)
As shown in , when the transition target combination wins simultaneously with the BB and wins in the advantageous section, there are cases where the pre-notification is performed and there are cases where the post-notification is performed. Thus, even if the main notification is not performed at the previous notification timing, the BB winning is not denied, and the player can expect the BB winning. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game with respect to the BB state that the player pays attention to and the suggestion of the control to the advantageous section. Also, BB with winning number 33
Like + Strong Cherry 2, even if BB and Cherry are simultaneously won, if a lottery target combination with a set difference is won, the transition to the advantageous section is not determined. As a result, even if the BB is won, the game does not necessarily shift to the advantageous section, so that the game can be diversified and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) As shown in FIG. 7, when winning the strong cherry 1 of combination number 46, the transition to the advantageous section is determined, and when winning the strong cherry 1 of combination number 35, BB is won and the advantageous section is won. BB is won when the transition to 2 is determined and strong cherry 2 of combination number 33 or strong cherry 3 of combination number 32 is won. In this way, when a strong cherry combination is won, either an advantageous zone win or a BB win is obtained, and when a symbol combination of upward-sloping cherries corresponding to the strong cherry combination is derived, some benefit is given to the player. can improve the interest of

(1-3) As shown in FIG. 7, the lottery target combinations include strong cherry 1 of combination number 46 and BB+strong cherry 1 of combination number 35, which are lottery target combinations with no set difference and winning an advantageous zone. , BB + strong cherry 3 of combination number 32, which is a lottery target combination with no set difference and no winning of an advantageous section, and BB + strong cherry 2 of combination number 33, which is a lottery combination with a setting difference and no winning of an advantageous section, are provided. there is In this way, by dividing the combination number (lottery target combination) and managing whether or not there is a set difference and whether or not an advantageous section is won, it becomes easier to design the determination value used for the internal lottery.

(2-1) As shown in FIG. 7, a combination number is predetermined for each lottery target combination. In the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41, the determination value is added in order from the lottery target combination with the larger combination number, and it is determined whether or not the lottery combination with the larger combination number is preferentially won. be done. Thereby, an internal lottery can be favorably performed.

(2-2) As shown in FIG. 7, the combination number is the combination of the winning category in the advantageous section (composition number 3
5 to 48), special win category wins (win numbers 32 to 34), small win category wins (win numbers 14 to 31), and replay win category wins (win numbers 1 to 13) in descending order. It is segmented so that numbers are assigned. In this way, by grouping the lottery target combinations into categories, it becomes easier to design the judgment values used in the internal lottery.

(2-3) As shown in FIG. 7, the combination number is the combination of the category in which the winning section is won (the combination number 3
5 to 48), and category wins (win numbers 1 to 34) that do not win in the advantageous section are assigned larger numbers in this order. In this way, by classifying the lottery target combinations according to the presence or absence of the winning of the advantageous section, it becomes easy to manage the judgment value used for the presence or absence of the winning of the advantageous section.

(2-4) As shown in FIG. 7, the win numbers of the categories that do not win the advantageous section are the wins of the categories whose winning probabilities do not change according to the game state (RT state excluding internal mode) (win numbers 13 to
34), a category role (
The winning numbers 1 to 12) are classified so that the highest numbers are assigned in order. In this way, by classifying the lottery target combinations according to whether or not the winning probability varies depending on the RT state, it becomes easy to design the determination value used in the internal lottery.

(2-5) As shown in FIGS. 7 and 12, the win numbers of the winning category in the advantageous zone are the wins of the categories whose timing of the main notification is the first notification (win numbers 38 to 48), and the timing of the main notification. It is divided so that a larger number is assigned in the order of category wins (win numbers 35 to 37) in which the timing can be notified later. In this way, by classifying the lottery target combinations according to the timing of the main notification, it becomes easier to design the judgment values used in the internal lottery, and the processing related to the main notification becomes easier.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, of the winning categories in which the advantageous section is won, the winnings of the categories whose timing of the main notification is the first notification (handing numbers 38 to 48) and the timing of the main notification are classified in such a way that larger numbers are assigned in the order of category wins (win numbers 35 to 37) that can be announced later. A combination number may be assigned so that the combination of .

(2-6) As shown in FIG. 8, in the data structure of the number of determination values included in the program for progressing the game stored in the RAM 41c, the data of the determination value determined for the lottery target combination with no setting difference and the data of the determination value , data of determination values determined for the lottery target combination with set differences.
In this way, by dividing the location of the determination value data according to the presence or absence of the setting difference, it becomes easier to design the determination value used for the internal lottery.

(2-7) As shown in FIG. 8, the judgment value data determined for the lottery winning combination without setting difference is 1-byte data or 2-byte data according to the capacity of the byte data corresponding to the number of judgment values. are divided into In addition, in the data structure of the number of judgment values, there is no setting difference and 1
Byte data, 2-byte data without setting difference, 1-byte data with setting difference and 2-byte data with setting difference are arranged in this order. In this way, by dividing the location of the decision value data according to the presence or absence of the setting difference and the size of the byte data, the decision value used for the internal lottery can be easily designed.

(2-8) As shown in FIG. 8, in the data structure of the number of determination values, the lottery target combinations with the same number of determination values are grouped together and arranged in descending order of the combination number. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of byte data included in the data structure of the number of judgment values.

(3-1) As shown in FIG. 18, when winning the lottery target combination (BB+middle cherry 1, 2) of hand numbers 36 and 37 and moving from the normal section to the advantageous section via the waiting section, the timing is as follows: Freezing starts after the third stop operation is released at t4 and a set of 7 symbols corresponding to the BB winning is derived. Then, the main notification starts at the timing t4 when the 7-symbol matching corresponding to the BB winning is derived. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, when winning the pressing order bell in the final game of the advantageous section and moving from the advantageous section to the normal section, the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the pattern combination of the middle bell is displayed. Derived and freeze begins. Then, the main notification ends at timing t6 when the freeze ends. In this way, in the case of shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section and the case of shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section, the freezing starts after the symbol combination is derived in the same flow. The start timing of the main notification and the end timing of the main notification are different. As a result, it can be suggested that the advantageous section is appropriately controlled depending on the situation when shifting from a normal section to an advantageous section and when shifting from an advantageous section to a normal section.

(3-2) In the example shown in FIG. 18, the combination number 48 wins AT without winning BB
If you win the middle cherry and move from the normal section to the advantageous section, the third at timing t4
Freeze begins when the stop operation is released and the cherry symbol match is derived. and,
The main notification starts at timing t4 at which the cherry symbol matching is derived. On the other hand, FIG.
In the example shown in Fig. 3, when the middle stage cherry of combination number 48 is won and the advantageous section shifts to the normal section, freezing starts when the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the cherry pattern alignment is derived. Then, the main notification ends at timing t6 when the freeze ends. In this way, in each of the case of shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section and the case of shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section, the middle cherry of the same combination number 48 is won, and the symbol combination is derived in the same flow. However, the start timing of the main notification and the end timing of the main notification are different. As a result, it can be suggested that the advantageous section is appropriately controlled depending on the situation when shifting from a normal section to an advantageous section and when shifting from an advantageous section to a normal section.

(3-3) As shown in FIG. 18, when the third stop operation is released at timing t4 and the cherry pattern alignment is derived, freezing is started and the main notification is performed. , the liquid crystal display 51 executes an effect suggesting a BB where AT is determined based on the control of the sub-controller 91 . As a result, since the main notification is performed before the execution of the effect suggesting the BB that will result in AT confirmation, the player is notified of A before the main notification.
The T determination is never recognized.

(3-4) As shown in FIG. 19, a result screen is displayed during the freeze before the main notification ends, suggesting to the player the number of games played and the number of wins (or the number of payouts) in the advantageous section. As a result, since the main notification ends after the game result in the advantageous section is suggested to the player, the advantageous section ends after the player confirms the game result. can be processed.

(3-5) As shown in FIG. 18, when a set of 7 symbols corresponding to BB winning is derived at timing t4, main notification starts and external output of the advantageous interval signal starts. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, at timing t6 when the freeze ends, the main notification ends and the external output of the advantageous interval signal ends. In this way, by combining the period during which the advantageous section signal is externally output and the duration of the main notification, the period for suggesting the advantageous section on the data display based on the advantageous section signal and the advantageous section on the advantageous section lamp 19 are obtained. The player does not feel dissatisfied with the suggested period of .

(4-1) As shown in FIG. 20, when the middle cherry 1 of combination number 48 is won and AT is awarded, the main notification starts at timing t4 when the third stop operation is released. On the other hand, when Cherry Lip 1 of combination number 41 is won and CZ is given, the main notification starts at timing t6 when the bet number setting for the next game is completed. As described above, the start timing of the main notification differs depending on whether or not the transition target combination that triggered the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is a replay, so that it is possible to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled appropriately. can suggest. Furthermore, depending on whether or not the transition target combination that triggered the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is a replay, the timing of the main notification is diversified, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

(4-2) As shown in FIG. 20, when Cherry Lip 1 of combination number 41 is won and CZ is given, the main notification starts at timing t6 when the bet number setting for the next game is completed. . As a result, the main notification can be started at the timing specific to the replay using the automatic bet number setting performed when the replay win shifts to the advantageous section.

(4-3) As shown in FIG. 12, in the case of shifting to the advantageous section based on the win of Cherry Lip 1 of hand number 41, the main notification is given at the timing when the bet amount setting for the next game is completed. Start. On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the advantageous section based on the winning of Cherry Lip 2 of combination number 40, the main notification starts at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. In this way, even with the same replay role, the timing at which the main notification starts can be varied according to the type of replay role won, and the interest in the game can be improved. Also, Figure 1
2, when the transition is made to the advantageous section based on the winning of the middle cherry 1 of the combination number 48, the main notification starts at the timing when the third stop operation is released. On the other hand, hand number 4
When the transition to the advantageous section is made based on the winning of the middle cherry 2 of 7, the main notification starts at the timing when the start operation is performed. In this way, even if the minor combination is the same, the timing at which the main notification starts can be varied according to the type of minor combination won, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4-4) As shown in FIG. 12, the timing of the main notification is determined for each lottery target combination to which a combination number is assigned. As a result, the timing at which the main notification starts can be varied according to the type of the lottery target combination, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4-5) As shown in FIG. 12, in the case of shifting to the advantageous section based on winning BB+middle cherry 1 of combination number 37, the main notification starts in the BB winning game with a probability of 50%. In this way, when the BB is won, the main notification starts at a timing different from that when the minor combination or the replay combination is won alone, so that the amusement of the game can be improved. Furthermore, in the case of middle cherry 1, middle cherry 2, or strong cherry, the timing of starting the main notification differs depending on whether or not the player wins simultaneously with the BB, so that the interest in the game can be improved. When the BB is won, if the main notification is started in the BB winning game with a probability of 100%, the main notification can be started at a completely different timing from when the small winning combination or the replay winning combination is individually won. can be done.

(4-6) Cherry Lip pattern combination (cherry-bell/black BAR/white BAR-replay) corresponding to cherry lips 1 of hand number 41 and middle cherry symbol combination corresponding to middle cherry 1 of hand number 48 In both (cherry-cherry-cherry), while the cherry symbol is positioned in the middle stage of the left reel 2L, different symbols are positioned on the other middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to visually understand the derived symbol combinations when winning Cherry Lip 1 of combination number 41 and when winning Middle Cherry 1 of combination number 48.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the timing of starting the main notification by the derived symbol combination as much as possible, and to keep the player's expectation for whether the main notification starts or not as much as possible. can be done.

(5-1) As shown in FIG. 20, when transitioning from a normal section to an advantageous section, the main control unit 41 that controls the transition to the advantageous section first suggests that the section is an advantageous section, and then, Suggestion to the effect that it is an advantageous section is performed by control of the sub-control part 91. FIG. This will
It is possible to preferably suggest that the main control unit 41 is in an advantageous section and the sub-control unit 91 suggests that it is an advantageous section, and it is possible to preferably suggest that the control is in the advantageous section. can.

(5-2) As shown in FIG. 20, when the transition to the advantageous section is made based on the winning of middle cherry 1 of hand number 48, the third stop operation is released during the game in which middle cherry 1 was won. The main notification is performed at timing t4 when the cherry symbol alignment is derived, and then,
A sub-notification is performed at timing t6 when the bet number setting for the start of the next game is completed. In this way, since the main notification is performed during the game in which the transition target combination that triggered the transition to the advantageous interval is won, the player can easily recognize that the transition to the advantageous interval has occurred due to the winning of the transition target combination. be able to.

(5-3) As shown in FIG. 20, when the middle cherry 1 of combination number 48 is won and AT is awarded, the main notification is performed at timing t4 when the third stop operation is released. On the other hand, when Cherry Lip 1 of combination number 41 is won and CZ is given, the main notification is performed at timing t6 when the bet amount setting for the next game is completed. Thus, since the timing at which the main notification starts differs depending on the type of advantageous section, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing at which the main notification starts.

In the present embodiment, the type of the advantageous section is determined in advance according to the type of the lottery target combination, but even if the lottery combination with the same combination number is won, the type of the advantageous section is changed by lottery. You may let For example, if you win the middle cherry 1 of hand number 48, C
A lottery may be used to determine which of Z and AT is awarded. Alternatively, number 41
If Cherry Lip 1 is won, it may be determined by lottery which one of CZ1 and CZ2 (which has a higher degree of advantage in controlling AT than CZ1) is given. In this case, the timing at which the main notification starts may be varied according to the type of advantageous section determined by lottery.

(5-4) As shown in FIG. 20, when the middle cherry 1 of combination number 48 is won and AT is awarded, a sub notification is made at timing t6 when the bet number setting for the next game is completed. . On the other hand, when Cherry Lip 1 of combination number 41 is won and CZ is awarded, sub-notification is performed at timing t8 when the start operation for starting the next game is performed. In this way, since the timing at which the sub-notification starts differs depending on the type of advantageous section, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing at which the sub-notification starts.

In the present embodiment, the type of the advantageous section is determined in advance according to the type of the lottery target combination, but even if the lottery combination with the same combination number is won, the type of the advantageous section is changed by lottery. You may let For example, if you win the middle cherry 1 of hand number 48, C
A lottery may be used to determine which of Z and AT is awarded. Alternatively, number 41
If Cherry Lip 1 is won, it may be determined by lottery which one of CZ1 and CZ2 (which has a higher degree of advantage in controlling AT than CZ1) is given. In this case, the timing at which the sub-notification starts may be varied according to the type of advantageous section determined by lottery.

(6-1) As shown in FIG. 21, in the final game of the advantageous section, at timing t4 when the third stop operation is released, the display of the navigation notification using the 7-segment display on the game auxiliary display 12 disappears. At the timing t6 when the freeze ends, lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 ends. In this manner, the display of the navigation information ends first, and then the main notification using the advantageous section lamp 19 ends, so that the player can be made to preferably recognize the end of the advantageous section.

As a modification, the auxiliary game display 12 may display navigation information using 7 segments, and may suggest that it is an advantageous section using the dots of the 8th segment. In this way, a single game auxiliary display 12 can be used to achieve both the navigation notification function and the main notification function, thereby reducing costs.

As a modification, both the advantageous section lamp 19 and the eighth segment of the auxiliary game display 12 may be used for the main notification. In this case, the main notification can be made more clearly. Also, the main notification may be performed using only the eighth segment of the auxiliary game display 12 .

(6-2) At the timing when the third stop operation is performed, the display of the navigation information using the seven segments of the game assistance display 12 may disappear. By doing so, it is easy for the player to recognize that the display information on the game auxiliary display 12 is switched.

(6-3) As shown in FIG. 21, in the final game of the advantageous section, the display of the navigation notification using the 7 segments of the game assistance display 12 disappears at timing t4 when the third stop operation is released. This allows the player to recognize the display content of the navigation notification and also the display result derived by releasing the third stop operation.

(6-4) As shown in FIG. 21, when winning the push order bell in the final game of the advantageous section, the display result is derived at timing t4 until the freeze starts at timing t5. display of the navigation information disappears, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off at timing t6 when the freeze ends. In this manner, the display of the navigation information on the game auxiliary display 12 disappears first, and then the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished, so that the player can preferably recognize that the advantageous section has ended.

(6-5) As shown in FIG. 21, in the case where the pushing order reply is won in the final game of the advantageous section, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed after the display result is derived at timing t4 and before the freeze starts at timing t5. disappears, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished from the end of the freeze at timing t6 to the completion of setting the bet number for the next game at timing t7. In this manner, the display of the navigation information on the game auxiliary display 12 disappears first, and then the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished, so that the player can preferably recognize that the advantageous section has ended.

(7-1) As shown in FIGS. 28B and 28C, a plurality of lamps including an input request lamp, a start enable lamp, and other lamps (for example, BET lamps) emit light. When the state is shifted to the specific state, the turn-on request lamp and the start valid lamp are extinguished, while the other lamps are maintained to emit light.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24, in the first output port 61, the output terminal D5 corresponding to the effective start lamp and the output terminal D6 corresponding to the closing request lamp are provided adjacent to each other. The output terminal corresponding to the effective start lamp is the output terminal D5 for outputting the light emission signal S5 for controlling the lighting mode of the effective start lamp. The output terminal corresponding to the closing request lamp is the output terminal D6 for outputting the light emission signal S6 for controlling the lighting mode of the closing request lamp.

As described above, since the output terminal D5 and the output terminal D6 are adjacent to each other, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the processing for stopping the light emission of the light emitting means when the state is shifted to the specific state. For example, in the bit control executed for the first output port 61 when transitioned to the specific state, the bit indicating turning off can be continuously set to "0". Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of turning off the light emitting means when the state is shifted to the specific state.

In addition, hypothetically, a gaming machine (first comparative object) that adopts a configuration in which output terminals corresponding to lamps to be turned off (hereinafter also referred to as lamps to be turned off) are separated (not adjacent) game machine), for example, a case where the output terminal corresponding to the effective start lamp is D0 and the output terminal corresponding to the input request lamp is D4. In this case, noise may occur if bit control is executed to extinguish D0 and D4 when a specific state is entered and selection signal DG5 is output. When the noise is generated, the noise is also generated at an output terminal adjacent to D0, such as the output terminal D1, and there is a possibility that bit inversion occurs in the output terminal D1.

On the other hand, the output terminal corresponding to the start effective lamp and the output terminal corresponding to the closing request lamp are adjacent (D5 and D6). Therefore, even if the bit control for turning off the output terminal D5 and the output terminal D6 is executed and noise is generated, it is less likely to be affected by the noise as compared with the gaming machine for the first comparison. can do.

(7-2) Suppose that two lamps to be extinguished when transitioned to a specific state are included in a first DG and a second DG, which are different DGs (hereinafter referred to as a second comparison target lamp). game machine), even when the first DG is selected by the selection signal DG, it is necessary to perform bit control for turning off the first output port.
Even when DG is selected, it is necessary to perform bit control for turning off the first output port, which complicates the processing.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the number of lamps to be extinguished is one when the transition to the specific state is made.
is included in the DG (DG5) of Therefore, only when DG5 is selected by the selection signal DG, it suffices to perform bit control for turning off the light of the first output port. It simplifies the process of

(7-3) Also, the two lamps to be turned off are lamps indicating that the player's operation is valid, that is, the input request lamp and the start valid lamp. When the specific state is entered, the closing request lamp and the start valid lamp are extinguished. Therefore, when the transition to the specific state is made, the notification that the player's operation is valid ends, so that it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the player's operation is valid.

(7-4) The specific state includes a state (error state) that is shifted when an abnormality (error) occurs in the gaming machine. Also, the error state is a state in which the game is not progressed. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing by shifting to the specific state.

(7-5) In addition, even when transitioned to the specific state, lamps subject to light emission maintenance (hereinafter also referred to as light emission maintenance target lamps) are the first to third BET lamps, the replaying lamp,
This is the advantageous section ramp. Also, the output terminals D0 to D4 corresponding to the first to third BET lamps, the in-replay lamp, and the advantageous section lamp are adjacent to each other (see FIG. 24).

Accordingly, in the bit control executed for the first output port 61 when the state is shifted to the specific state, it is possible to continuously set "1" indicating the bit for maintaining light emission. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of maintaining the light emission of the light emitting means when the state is shifted to the specific state.

Suppose that an output terminal corresponding to a lamp to be extinguished when transitioning to a specific state is sandwiched between two output terminals corresponding to two lamps that maintain light emission, for example, corresponding to lamps to be extinguished. A game machine (hereinafter referred to as a third comparison target game machine) having a configuration in which the output terminal D1 is the output terminal for light emission and D0 and D2 are the two output terminals corresponding to the two lamps that maintain light emission. explain.

In this game machine, when a transition is made to a specific state, bit control for maintaining light emission for D0 and D2, that is, bit control for setting "1" and extinguishing D1;
That is, bit control for setting "0" is executed. Then, in the case of the bit control, for example, due to bit inversion due to noise generation, bit control for setting "1" is executed for D1, so that the light emission of the lamp that should be extinguished is maintained. Sometimes.

In contrast, in this embodiment, the two or more output terminals corresponding to each of the two lamps that maintain light emission are adjacent. Therefore, even if noise occurs, for example, the light emission of the lamp that should be extinguished is maintained as compared with the third comparative gaming machine.
can be made difficult.

Further, as shown in the first output port 61 of FIG. 24, the output terminals D0 to D4 corresponding to the lamps to be maintained to emit light are one adjacent terminal group. , and the output terminal D6 are also one terminal group adjacent to each other.

(7-6) Also, as shown in FIG.
, the light emission of the advantageous section lamp is maintained. Therefore, even if the transition to the specific state occurs, it can be suggested to the player that the transition is to the advantageous section.

(7-7) Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the first output port 61 has an output terminal D7 that is an unused output terminal. The unused output terminal D7 is adjacent to the output terminal D6 corresponding to the turn-on request lamp, which is the lamp to be turned off. Also, regarding the unused output terminal D7,
Bit control to turn off, that is, set "0". Therefore, it is possible to reduce the setting of "1" due to a malfunction or the like for the output terminal D6, which should be set to "0", which is the bit to be turned off, when the state is shifted to the specific state.

(8-1) The advantageous section lamp lights up when the vehicle is shifted to the advantageous section. Figure 28
As shown in (A) and FIG. 28(B), when the transition is made to the advantageous section, that is, when the advantageous section lamp is illuminated and the transition is made to the specific state, the notification of the specific state is executed. At the same time, the advantageous section lamp continues to emit light. Therefore, even if the state shifts to the specific state while the advantageous section lamp is emitting light, it is possible to make the store clerk and the player recognize that the state has shifted to the specific state, and to make the player recognize that it is the advantageous section. can.

(8-2) Also, as shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, at timing T2 when a power failure occurs while transitioning to the specific state, the specific state notification process is terminated, and the power failure occurs. is resumed at the timing T3 when is restored based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c. In addition, when a power failure occurs while the advantageous zone lamp is emitting light, the advantageous zone lamp is extinguished, and when the power failure is restored, the finished advantageous zone lamp is turned off.
It resumes based on the backup data stored in the AM 41c. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs in the specific state, when the power failure is restored, the store clerk and the player can be made aware of the specific state. Further, even if a power failure occurs during transition to an advantageous section, the player can be made to recognize that it is the advantageous section when the power failure is restored.

(9-1) If the light emission time of one DG is shortened, even if the one DG emits light, the brightness of the light emitted by the light emission will be low, so that it will appear dark to the player or the like.
Then, it becomes difficult for the player or the like to recognize the information notified by the DG. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the light emitting units are divided into the first DG group and the second DG group. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the light emission time of each of the light emitting units included in the first DG group and the light emitting units included in the second DG group. Therefore, it is possible to guarantee the brightness by the light emission of 1 DG. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which DGs are divided into DG groups, even if DGs are increased due to improvements in the game machine, for example, the luminance due to the increased DG light emission can be ensured. Further, the number of the first DG group and the number of the second DG group are equal so that the number of the first DG group is six (DG1 to DG6) and the number of the second DG group is four (DG1 to DG4). Even if they are different, the selection signals DG1 to DG4 can be shared between the first DG group and the second DG group. In other words, one of DG1 to DG4 in the first DG group and DG1 in the second DG group
to DG4 can be selected by a common selection signal. Therefore, even if the number of DGs increases due to improvement of the game machine, etc., it is possible to prevent the number of selection signals from increasing excessively.

(9-2) The light-emitting units included in the first DG group in FIG.
Segments that make up each of the two 7-segment indicators, and two 7-segment indicators that make up the payout indicator
Includes segments and status lamps that make up each segment indicator. In other words, the 1st DG
The light emitting units included in the group are light emitting units that update the light emitting state according to the progress of the game (so that the progress of the game can be specified).

On the other hand, the light-emitting units included in the second DG group include light-emitting units (segments) that respectively configure four 7-segment displays that configure the game information display. That is, the light emitting units included in the second DG group are different light emitting units from the light emitting units included in the first DG group. In other words, it is not a light emitting unit that updates the light emitting state according to the progress of the game (so that the progress of the game can be specified).

Therefore, depending on whether or not the light emitting state is updated in accordance with the progress of the game,
Separated from the DG group. Therefore, the processing load of bit control of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

(9-3) In addition, when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6, which is a selection signal DG that is not shared between the first DG group and the second DG group, is output, the D in the second DG group
A no-light bit control is performed that does not light any segment of G. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the light-emitting units included in the second DG group, which should not emit light, from emitting light by mistake.

In addition, depending on the state, there are DGs that are considered to be non-light emitting. For example, in the normal state, DG6 in the first DG group does not emit light. The non-light emitting bit control is also executed for the first output port 61 of the DG6 which is to be non-light emitting. In this way, the non-light-emitting bit control is the DG of the second DG group when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output.
, and bit control for DG that is non-emitting depending on the state. Therefore, since the processing can be shared, the processing load can be reduced.

(9-4) Further, as shown in the signal switching process described with reference to FIG.
A selection signal DG clearing process (ST1) for clearing G is executed. After the selection signal DG clearing process is completed, the light emission signal of the first output port and the light emission signal of the second output port are updated (ST3, ST5). After that, the selection signal DG is updated and set (ST6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous light emission caused by an error in the selected DG by executing the selection signal DG clearing process for clearing the selection signal DG.

(9-5) Further, in ST2 before updating and setting the light emission signal of the first output port, the first
Clear the light emission signal of the output port. Also, the light emission signal of the second output port is cleared in ST4 before the update setting of the light emission signal of the second output port. According to such a configuration, the light emission unit included in the selected DG is erroneously emitted by executing the light emission signal clear processing for clearing the light emission signal of the first output port and the light emission signal of the second output port. You can prevent it from slipping.

Further, even when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is being output, the second output port 6 is still in the same state as when any one of the selection signals DG1 to DG4 is being output.
2, the light emission signal clearing process (ST4) and the light emission signal update setting process (ST5) of the second output port 62 are executed. Therefore, the signal switching process can be shared regardless of the type of selection signal DG.

(10-1) As shown in FIG. 24, among the eight output terminals of the first output port 61, the output terminal D7 is an unused output terminal. Also, all D contained in the first DG group
In G, all of the light emitting units corresponding to the output terminal D7, which is an unused output terminal, are unused. No signal line is connected between the unused output terminal D7 and the light emitting section corresponding to the output terminal D7. In other words, among the eight output terminals of the first output port 61, the unused output terminal D7 is not provided with a corresponding light-emitting portion in any of the DGs (DG1 to DG6 of the first DG group). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the need for wiring from the output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 to each of the DGs included in the first DG group, while appropriately controlling the emission modes of all the light emitting units included in the first DG group. can. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the wiring pattern.

(10-2) Further, the first output port 61 is mounted on the main control board 40, and the first DG
DG1 to DG5 included in the group are mounted on the display board, and DG6 included in the first DG group is mounted on the relay board. That is, the first output port 61 mounted on the main control board 40 includes an unused output terminal D7, and the unused output terminal D7 is any one of DG1 to DG6 mounted on the display board and the relay board. A corresponding light-emitting portion is not provided in the DG either. Therefore, wiring patterns from the unused output terminals D7 mounted on the main control board 40 to the light emitting units included in each of the plurality of DGs can be eliminated. Therefore, the wiring pattern from the main control board 40 to the display board can be simplified, and the wiring pattern from the main control board 40 to the relay board can also be simplified.

(10-3) DG1 to DG4 and DG6 in the first DG group are DGs (7-segment displays) for displaying numbers. Further, DG5 in the first DG group is a DG for displaying different game information by a plurality of lamps forming the DG5. Since the role of the DG can be clarified in this way, the main CPU 41a can control the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit according to the role.

(10-4) Also, among the output terminals of the first output port 61, the output terminal D0 to be used
Bits (0 or 1) are set for ˜D6 according to the light-emitting unit that emits light. Further, regardless of which one of DG1 to DG6 is selected by the selection signal DG, the bit control for the unused output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 is such that "0", which is a bit that does not emit light, set. Thus, the light emission signal S is generated to be output from all eight output terminals D0 to D7 including the unused output terminals. Therefore, the processing for generating the light emission signal S can be simplified as compared with a game machine that does not generate the signal from the unused output terminal but generates the light emission signal S that is output from the output terminals other than the unused output terminals.

(10-5) The unused output terminal D7 is an output terminal located on the end side of the eight output terminals. Therefore, since the unused output terminal D7, which does not require a wiring pattern, is positioned on the end side, the wiring pattern can be simplified. In addition, since detection processing is performed to detect while shifting the created 8-digit bit signal, and the bit of the 8th digit can be set to "0", handling on the program can be facilitated.

(10-6) In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, all DGs of the first DG group have unused light emitting units, while all DGs of the second DG group have unused light emitting units. part does not exist. Thus, in this embodiment, whether or not there is an unused light-emitting unit,
It separates the DG groups, that is, separates the output ports. Therefore, the first output port 6
A bit control to one always sets a "0" for output terminal D7, while a bit control to second output port 62 always sets a "1" for output terminal D7. therefore,
The number of bits set for the output terminal D7 can be fixed in both the first output port 61 and the second output port. Therefore, the burden of bit control to the first output port 61 and the bit control to the second output port 62 can be reduced.

(10-7) Further, the processing to the first output port 61 is executed in the in-capacity processing,
Processing to the second output port 62 is performed in off-capacity processing. In this way, processing within the capacity and processing outside the capacity can be divided according to the output port. , the processing load can be reduced.

(10-8) In the processing of FIG. 25, a flow chart is formed in which clear processing of the light emission signals of the output ports is collectively executed, and thereafter, update setting processing of the light emission signals of the output ports is collectively executed, that is, ST1→ST2. →ST4→ST3→ST5→ST6 (fourth comparison target gaming machine). However, if this configuration is adopted, the flow of processing is in-capacity processing (ST2)→out-of-capacity processing (ST4)→in-capacity processing (ST3)→out-capacity processing (ST5). In other words, the in-capacity processing and the out-of-capacity processing must be alternately executed, which complicates the processing.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, ST2 and ST3 are executed by the processing within the capacity, and ST4 and ST5 are executed by the processing outside the capacity. can do.

(11-1) In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, when a power failure occurs in a unit game (game) during an advantageous section in which an advantageous operation mode is notified, and the power is recovered from the power failure, the backup data After resuming the notification of the advantageous section (light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19) and the notification of the advantageous operation mode (navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12) when returning the control state based on the derivation operation Validate the operation to the means (stop switch).

If the activation of the stop switch is earlier than the emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the resumption of the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12, the stop switch is activated while the navigation notification is not being executed. The operation will be activated. Then, there is a possibility that the stop switch is operated in an operation mode (erroneous operation mode) different from the operation mode actually notified by the navigation notification. As in the present embodiment, after the notification of the advantageous section by the advantageous section lamp 19 and the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 are resumed, the operation of the stop switch is validated, so that the actual navigation notification is performed. It is possible to prevent the stop switch from being operated in an operation mode (erroneous operation mode) different from the operation mode notified in .

(11-2) In addition, when recovering from a power outage that occurred in a unit game (game) during an advantageous interval in which an advantageous operation mode was notified, when the control state is recovered based on the backup data, it is stored in the RAM 41c. Based on the backup data that has been stored, the notification of the advantageous section and the notification of the advantageous operation mode are simultaneously restarted (for example, FIG. 27 (A
), as shown in FIG. 27(B), when the power is restored from the power outage, the light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the navigation notification on the game assistance display 12 are restarted at the same time).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust caused by the fact that the notification of the advantageous operation mode is resumed even though the fact that it is an advantageous section is not notified. can be done.

(11-3) In addition, in response to the emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 by the main control section 41 and the navigation notification by the auxiliary game display 12, the sub-control section 91 turns on the CZ lamp and the AT lamp (advantageous section lamp). Along with emitting light, navigation information using the liquid crystal display 51 can be executed. Therefore, compared with "a slot machine that emits a CZ lamp and an AT lamp (advantageous section lamp) under the control of only the main control unit 41 and performs navigation notification using the liquid crystal display 51", the main control unit 41 can be reduced, and these notifications can be executed favorably.

(11-4) In addition, in the sub-notification, in response to the light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 by the main control unit 41, the fact that it is an advantageous section is notified in a mode corresponding to the degree of advantage in the advantageous section among a plurality of modes. . For example, as shown in FIG. 13, for the sub-notification, the CZ lamp is lit when the CZ is relatively less advantageous in the advantageous section. Also, for AT, which is more advantageous than CZ, the AT lamp is lit in a manner according to the degree of advantage (normal AT, advantageous AT, or special AT). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the mode of notification of the advantageous section.

(11-5) The navigation notification by the sub-control unit 91 is provided by light-emitting means (navigation lamp) capable of emitting light.
navigation notification (first notification) by the display means (liquid crystal display 51) display navigation notification (second notification). In addition, in the unit game during the advantageous section in which the navigation notification is given, the first notification is resumed regardless of the recovery status of the display means in the second notification when the electric power failure occurs.

For example, in order to restart the display of the liquid crystal display (the display of the navigation screen by the navigation notification) when the power is restored, it may take time due to the large amount of data (image data) used. . In addition, depending on the model of the slot machine, there are some that do not restart the display of the liquid crystal display when the power is restored.

Thus, even in a situation where the display on the liquid crystal display is not resumed, as shown in FIG. 27(F), the navigation notification (first notification) by the navigation lamp is resumed. After that, as shown in FIG. 27(G), if the model is capable of displaying the navigation information on the liquid crystal display 51, the model is restarted. Therefore, by restarting part of the navigation notifications by the sub-control unit, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the stop switch in an operation mode different from the notified advantageous operation mode.

(11-6) Further provided is validation notification means (stop switch operation validation lamp) for reporting that the operation of the lead-out operation means is validated after the operation of the stop switch is validated. For example, as shown in FIGS. 27(C) and 27(D), after the stop switch operation is validated, the light emission of the stop switch operation valid lamp is resumed. Therefore, after validating the operation of the stop switch, it is notified that the operation of the stop switch has been validated, so that the player can be appropriately urged to operate the stop switch.

(11-7) Further, the processes shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D are executed by the main control section 41, and the processes shown in FIGS. It is executed by the control unit 91 . In this way, when the power is restored from the interruption, the
7(D), the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command indicating the state before the power interruption. As a result, 27 (E)
The processing by the sub-controller 91 shown in FIG. 27(G) is executed. Therefore, the sub-controller 91 can be prevented from being provided with a backup RAM for backup data, and the sub-controller 91 can resume the state before the power failure in response to a command from the main controller 41 .

[Modification]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Modifications of the above embodiments applicable to the present invention will be described below.

[Timing chart during reel rotation]
(1) FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a modification of the timing chart described in FIG. The difference between FIG. 27 and FIG. 29 is that in FIG. 27, the light emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the light emission of the game assistance display 12 are simultaneously restarted based on the backup data, whereas in FIG.
Emission of the advantageous section lamp 19 is resumed based on the backup data (timing T3
), the light emission of the game auxiliary display 12 is restarted based on the backup data (timing T3' after timing T3). In other words, in FIG. 29, when recovering from a power failure that occurred in a unit game (game) during an advantageous operation mode informing an advantageous operation mode, the advantageous interval lamp is displayed when the control state is restored based on the backup data. After the light emission of 19 is restarted, the light emission of the game auxiliary display 12 is restarted based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c.

To prevent a player from feeling distrust caused by resuming notification of an advantageous operation mode despite not being notified that it is an advantageous section, even with such a configuration. be able to. In addition, since it is possible to prevent concentration of processes to be restarted, the processing load can be reduced.

In the examples of FIGS. 27 and 29, the advantageous section lamp (sub) and the navigation lamp are restarted at the same time based on the command from the main control unit 41. Light emission of the navigation lamp may be restarted based on the command from the main control unit 41 after the light emission of the advantageous section lamp (sub) is restarted based on the command. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust as described above.

(2) For example, when the advantageous section lamp 19 is illuminated and the start effective lamp 18 is
is lit (when 3 bets are placed or when a replay wins), power failure occurs, and when the power failure is restored, the advantageous section lamp 19 emits light and the start valid lamp 18 light emission may be restarted at the same time.

If there is a specific situation where the advantageous section lamp 19 does not emit light even though the effective start lamp 18 has emitted light,
When the power is restored from the power outage, the player will have a sense of disbelief that the advantageous section has ended. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having such a sense of distrust because such a specific situation does not occur.

Further, when the power is recovered from the power failure, a configuration may be adopted in which the effective start lamp 18 resumes the light emission after the advantageous section lamp 19 resumes the light emission. Even if such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to prevent the player from having such a sense of distrust because such a specific situation does not occur.

[Regarding an example of the determination value of the lottery target role]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the presence or absence of the advantageous zone winning is determined in advance according to the type of lottery target combination to which the combination number is assigned. However, not limited to
Among the determination values determined for one lottery target combination, a determination value for winning an advantageous section and a determination value for not winning an advantageous section may be set. Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not there is a setting difference is determined in advance according to the type of the lottery target combination to which the combination number is assigned. However, not limited to this, among the judgment values determined for one lottery target role, there is a judgment value that differs according to the setting value set by changing the setting, and a judgment value that differs according to the setting value set by changing the setting. A judgment value that does not produce a difference may be determined.

For example, FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of determination values for a lottery target combination. Figure 22 (
In a), an example is shown in which weak cherries 1 to 4 in the present embodiment described above are used as one lottery target combination (weak cherry). As shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values for weak cherries is 200 for weak cherries with combination number 45, 200 for weak cherries with combination number 44, and 200 for weak cherries with combination number 31. 100 judgment value and the judgment value number 50 to 100 of weak cherry 4 with combination number 30. For example, when the set value is 1, the total number of determination values is 650, and when the set value is 6, the total number of determination values is 700. Of the summed judgment values, the judgment values that do not differ according to the set value are 200 judgment values for low cherry 1 with combination number 45 and 200 judgment values for low cherry 2 with combination number 44. , 200 judgment values for low cherry 3 with combination number 31, and 50 judgment values for low cherry 4 with combination number 30 at set value 1
650 is the sum of the number of determination values. In addition, the judgment value number 650 that does not make a difference according to the set value
Among them, the number of judgment values for winning the advantageous section is 200,
The judgment value number 400 is obtained by summing the judgment value number 200 of the weak cherry 2 with the combination number 44. In addition, among the total number of judgment values, the number of judgment values that differ according to the set value is 650 to 700, and the judgment value numbers between these are not used for the advantageous section transition lottery, and it is judged that the advantageous section will not be won. is a value number.

In this way, without dividing the lottery target role, one lottery target role (for example, weak cherry) is used, and the determination value that does not differ according to the set value or the determination value that makes a difference according to the set value. value, determination value for winning an advantageous section, and determination value for not winning an advantageous section. Furthermore, the determination value for winning the advantageous section does not depend on the set value.

Further, in FIG. 22(b), BB+strong cherry 1 to
An example when 3 is set as one lottery target combination (BB+strong cherry) is shown. As shown in FIG. 8, B
The number of judgment values for B + strong cherry is 100 judgment values for BB + strong cherry 1 on combination number 35, 100 judgment values for BB + strong cherry 3 for combination number 32, and 100 judgment values for BB + strong cherry 2 for combination number 33. It can be calculated by adding the numbers 10 to 60. For example, when the setting value is 1, the total number of judgment values is 210, and when the setting value is 6, the total number of judgment values is 260. Of the summed judgment values, the judgment values that do not differ according to the set value are 100 judgment values for BB + strong cherry 1 of hand number 35 and 100 judgment values for BB + strong cherry 3 of hand number 32. 100 and
The judgment value number 210 is obtained by summing the judgment value number 10 for the BB of combination number 33 at the set value 1 and the strong cherry 2 judgment value. Also, the determination value number 210 that does not differ according to the set value is used for the advantageous section transition lottery, and is the determination value number that wins the advantageous section. In addition, among the total number of judgment values, the number of judgment values that differ according to the set value is 210 to 260, and the judgment value numbers between these are not used for the advantageous section transition lottery, and it is judged that the advantageous section will not be won. is a value number.

In this way, one lottery target role (for example, BB+
(strong cherry) can be used to set a judgment value that does not differ according to the set value, a judgment value that makes a difference according to the set value, a judgment value that wins the advantageous section, and a judgment value that does not win the advantageous section.
Furthermore, the determination value for winning the advantageous section does not depend on the set value.

[About main notification]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the type of the winning lottery role and the timing of the main notification are linked in advance. However, the invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined by lottery which of the pre-report and post-report should be performed without being tied to the type of the winning lottery target combination. For example, when the middle cherry 1 is won, a lottery may be used to determine at which of a plurality of types of pre-notification timing the main notification is to be performed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when BB+middle cherry 1, BB+middle cherry 2, or BB+strong cherry 1 is won, it is determined by a lottery that either the first notification or the second notification will be made. However, not limited to this, BB + middle cherry 1, B
In the case where B+middle cherry 2 or BB+high cherry 1 is won, the type of the winning lottery target combination and the timing of the main notification may be linked in advance. For example, when BB+middle cherry 1 is won, pre-notification may be performed, and when BB+strong cherry 1 is won, post-notification may be performed.

In the present embodiment, when winning a lottery combination with combination numbers 35 to 48, the transition to the advantageous section is determined with a probability of 100%. However, this is not the only option, and if you win a lottery target combination with combination numbers 35 to 48, an advantageous zone transition lottery will be held, and if you win the advantageous zone transition lottery, the transition to the advantageous zone will be determined. may Also, in this case, the first lottery target combination with a high winning probability in the internal lottery has the first winning probability in the internal lottery.
The transition to the advantageous section may be decided with a higher probability in the advantageous section transition lottery than the second lottery target combination that is lower than the lottery target combination. Further, when the second lottery target role is won, the pre-announcement may be determined with a higher probability than when the first lottery target role is won. By doing so, the advance notification is performed more frequently than the post-report.

[About external output]
In the present embodiment, the main control section 41 externally outputs the advantageous interval signal when the main notification is performed. The data indicator indicates to the outside that it is an advantageous section by always showing "1" in the 7-segment display while receiving the advantageous section signal. However, processing related to external output is not limited to this.

For example, the main control unit 41 provides an omen state, CZ, and AT as advantageous intervals, and outputs an advantageous interval signal to the outside when the main notification is performed when the transition target combination is won in the internal lottery in the normal interval. can be anything. After that, the main control unit 41 may first perform control to the precursor state. The data indicator may indicate to the outside that there is a precursory state by, for example, showing "1" in a 7-segment display when the advantageous interval signal is received. In addition, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery related to the instruction function in the precursor state, and as a result, decides whether to shift to CZ, to shift to AT, or to end the advantageous section as it is. may be determined. When the transition to CZ is determined, the main control unit 41 externally outputs a CZ signal indicating CZ in addition to the advantageous interval signal, and when the transition to AT is determined, the advantageous interval signal is output. In addition, externally outputs an AT signal indicating that it is an AT,
When the advantageous interval ends as it is, the external output of the advantageous interval signal may be stopped. When the data indicator receives the CZ signal in addition to the advantageous interval signal, it indicates to the outside that it is CZ by, for example, showing "2" in the 7-segment display, and receives the AT signal in addition to the advantageous interval signal. When it does, it may be suggested to the outside that it is an AT, for example, by showing "3" in the 7-segment display. On the other hand, the data indicator may indicate to the outside that it is a normal section by indicating "0" in the 7-segment display when neither the advantageous section signal, the CZ signal, nor the AT signal is received. . In this way, the data display can be controlled by the main controller 41
Based on the signal from, it can be suggested externally whether it is in normal interval, precursor state, CZ, or AT state. In addition, even if the data display receives only the advantageous section signal,
It is not necessary to indicate to the outside that it is a precursor state.

Furthermore, in the modified example described above, the main control unit 41 may externally output the advantageous interval signal when the main notification is performed, but the data display may not receive the advantageous interval signal. In this case, the data indicator indicates to the outside that it is CZ when it receives the CZ signal, and indicates to the outside that it is AT when it receives the AT signal, even if it does not receive the advantageous section signal. good too. Also, the advantageous interval signal output by the main control unit 41 may be used as a test signal for testing whether the rate of stay in the advantageous interval satisfies a criterion, for example.

[About BB suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, when the transition target role is not won at the same time as BB, the BB suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be decided by a lottery whether or not to execute the BB suggestive effect when the transition target role is not won simultaneously with the BB. In this case, for example, when a transition target role with a high probability of winning simultaneously with BB is won, the BB suggestion performance may be executed at a higher probability than when a transition target role with a low probability of winning simultaneously with BB is won. good. In this way, when a transition target combination with a high probability of winning simultaneously with BB is won, the probability of prior notification being made is lower than when a transition target combination with a low probability of winning simultaneously with BB is won. Accordingly, the BB suggestion effect can be executed with a high probability.

Also, when the transition target role is not won at the same time as the BB and CZ is won, when the BB suggestive performance is executed, if the previous notification is performed, the BB suggestive performance is controlled to the advantageous zone (CZ). It will be. Therefore, when the AT is won during this BB suggestive effect, the result of the BB suggestive effect may be used to inform the determination of the AT win.

[Regarding control of advantageous sections]
In the present embodiment, when the transition lottery combination is won at the same time as the BB, when the advance notification is made, control is performed to the advantageous section in the inside, and the navigation notification and the instruction function are performed as processing related to the instruction function. A lottery (for example, an AT lottery or an additional lottery) was executed. However, without being limited to this, while controlling to an advantageous section within the interior, in such an advantageous section within the interior, processing related to the instruction function is not executed, and after that, after being controlled by BB due to BB winning , the processing related to the instruction function may be executed.

In addition, when the transition target combination wins simultaneously with the BB, when the previous notification is made, the control is not performed to the advantageous interval within the subsequent period, and after that, the advantageous interval is controlled to the BB due to the BB winning. may be controlled.

In addition, when the transition target role is won at the same time as the BB, when the prior notification is made, the BB
After the confirmation of BB winning is announced by the suggestive effect, the processing related to the instruction function may be executed.

[Regarding combinations of bonuses and simultaneous wins]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, only one type of BB is provided, but two or more types of BB may be provided. For example, two special roles, BB1 and BB2, may be provided. In this case, the transition target roles such as middle cherries 1 and 2 and strong cherries 1 to 3 are
BB2 may be simultaneously elected while BB1 is simultaneously elected.

Specifically, in addition to the simultaneous winning group of BB1 and the transition target role such as BB1 + middle cherry 1, BB1 + middle cherry 2, BB1 + strong cherry 1, BB1 + strong cherry 2, and BB1 + strong cherry 3, BB2 + middle cherry 1 , BB2 + middle cherry 2, BB2 +
Simultaneously winning groups of BB2 and transition target roles such as strong cherry 1, BB2+strong cherry 2, and BB2+strong cherry 3 may be included in the lottery target roles.

Furthermore, when the transition target role is won simultaneously with the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and the advantageous section is won, the timing of the main notification may be changed at different ratios according to the types of the simultaneous winning group.

For example, when BB1+middle cherry 1 is won and the advantageous section is won, pre-notification is performed, but when BB2+middle cherry 1 is won and the advantageous section is won, post-notification may be performed. Alternatively, when BB1+middle cherry 1 is won and the advantageous section is won, pre-notification may be performed, but when BB2+strong cherry 1 is won and the advantageous section is won, post-notification may be performed. Regardless of the combination of BB1, BB2, and the transition target role, when the transition target role is won simultaneously with the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and the advantageous section is won, it differs depending on the type of the simultaneous winning group that is won. The timing of the main notification may be changed according to the ratio.

In the above example, the BB was used, but for types of bonuses other than BB such as RB, the timing of the main notification may be changed at different rates according to the type of simultaneous winning group.

[About sub-announcement]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, there is one type of CZ and three types of AT, and the sub-notification is performed in a mode corresponding to the type. However, CZ
The type of is not limited to one type. For example, a plurality of types of CZs with stepwise different probabilities of being controlled by AT may be provided, and sub-notification may be performed in a manner corresponding to the type of CZ.

In this embodiment, the sub-notification is performed by the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 provided on the decorative panel 1c of the front door 1b. However, the decorative panel 1
In addition to the lamp provided at c, any means may be used as long as it suggests that it is an advantageous section. For example, an image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, an image suggesting during CZ, an image suggesting during AT) may indicate that control is in progress for an advantageous section. , 54 (e.g., voice suggesting CZ, voice suggesting AT) may indicate that control to the advantageous section is in progress. In these cases, the sub-notification may be performed in a mode corresponding to the type of CZ or the type of AT.

Also, any configuration may be used as long as it is a person who notifies that it is an advantageous section in a mode corresponding to the degree of advantage in the advantageous section among a plurality of modes. Here, the advantage in the advantageous section is
It may be the continuation rate of the advantageous section or the continuation rate of the advantageous state controlled from the advantageous section.
In the case of such a configuration, the notice of the advantageous section may be executed in a manner corresponding to the continuation rate. Also, the advantage in the advantageous section may be the right of the advantageous state controlled from the advantageous section (for example, the number of AT games or the number of navigation stocks). Even with such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the mode of notifying that it is an advantageous section.

[Lamp emission, etc.]
(1) FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a modification of the timing chart explained in FIG.
The difference between FIG. 28 and FIG. 30 is that the notification of the advantageous section is performed by the main control unit 41 (main side)
The point is that it can be executed on both sides of the sub control unit 91 (sub side). As shown in FIG. 30(D), the notification of the advantageous section performed by the main control section 41 (main side) is called "main side advantageous section notification", and as shown in FIG. sub side) to notify the advantageous section to
Sub-side advantageous section notification".

The main-side advantageous section notification is notification using an advantageous section lamp. For example, the advantageous section lamp is lit when the vehicle is transitioning to an advantageous section. The sub-side advantageous section notification is notification using the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the transition is made to the advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 5
1 displays information that can be specified to the effect that it is being shifted to an advantageous section.

Further, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is larger than that of the advantageous section lamp. therefore,
The sub-side advantageous section notification can perform the advantageous section notification in a more conspicuous manner than the main-side advantageous section notification.

In this modification, as shown in FIGS. 30(D) and 30(E), at the timing T1 when the transition to the specific state is made, the notification of the main-side advantageous section, which is less conspicuous to the player, ends, while the player The sub-side advantageous section notification that stands out against is maintained. According to such a configuration, even if the transition to the specific state occurs, the player can be made to recognize that the transition to the advantageous section has been made by the maintained sub-side advantageous section notification.

Further, as a modification of FIG. 30, at the timing T1 when the transition to the specific state is made, the notice of the sub-side advantageous section that is conspicuous to the player is ended, while the notice of the main-side advantageous section that is not very conspicuous to the player is maintained. You may do so. According to such a configuration, since the inconspicuous main-side advantageous section notification is maintained, it is possible to make the player recognize that the transition to the advantageous section has been made. Furthermore, since the notice of the sub-advantageous section, which is conspicuous to the player, ends, the notice of the specific state (FIG. 30(A)) can be made conspicuous. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player and the store clerk of the game parlor to recognize that the state has been shifted to the specific state.

(2) Further, in the signal switching process of FIG. 25, the process of clearing the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S has been described as the process of setting 8 bits of "0". However, the processing for clearing the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S is the selection signal D
A process of stopping the output of the G and light emission signal S may be performed.

(3) In the present embodiment, the number of DGs included in the first DG group and the number of Ds included in the second DG group
It was explained as being different from the number of G. However, the number of DGs included in the first DG group and the number of DGs included in the second DG group may be the same. Even with such a configuration, the first D
The G group and the second DG group have the advantageous effect of being able to share the selection signal DG.

(4) In addition, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section lamp is exemplified as a lamp for notifying that the vehicle is moving to the advantageous section. However, it is possible to shift to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous sections as the advantageous section, and to provide a lamp corresponding to the type. For example, CZ (chance zone) and AT (assist time) may exist as advantageous sections. For example, as the advantageous section lamps, a CZ lamp that notifies that the shift is to CZ and an AT lamp that notifies that the shift is to AT may be provided.

(5) In the example of FIG. 24, one of the eight light emitting units is unused for all the DGs included in the first DG group. However, at least one DG among all DGs included in the first DG group may include two or more unused DGs. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

(6) In the example of FIG. 28, it has been described that there are two lamps to be turned off as shown in FIG. 28(C). However, the number of lamps to be turned off may be three or more. In this case, it is preferable that the output terminals corresponding to the three or more lamps to be turned off are adjacent to each other. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

(7) In this embodiment, as shown in DG5 in the first DG group in FIG. It has been explained that all of the fact that medals can be inserted is notified by the light emission of the lamp. However, at least one of the predetermined events may be notified using other means together with the light emission of the lamp or instead of the light emission of the lamp. Other means is, for example, at least one of liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying predetermined information and sound output means capable of outputting predetermined sound.

(8) In this embodiment, by outputting a light emission signal from an output terminal of an output port, the light emission unit corresponding to the output terminal is caused to emit light, and by not outputting a light emission signal from the output terminal, the output terminal It has been described that the light-emitting portion corresponding to is not caused to emit light. however,
Light emission and non-light emission of the light emitting unit may be switched by other control. for example,
By not outputting the non-emission signal from the output terminal of the output port, the light-emitting portion corresponding to the output terminal is caused to emit light, and by outputting the non-emission signal from the output terminal, the light-emitting portion corresponding to the output terminal is caused to emit light. It may be arranged not to emit light.

(9) All of the plurality of light emitting units of the present embodiment have been described as either emitting light or extinguishing light. However, at least one of the plurality of light emitting units may have two or more types of light emitting modes. For example, at least one of the multiple light emitting units may be capable of emitting light in any one of multiple colors. For example, the light emitting section may be capable of emitting red light or blue light. In this case, the light emission signal designating the light emission mode of the light emitting section may be a signal designating the light emission color.

[About application to pachinko machines]
In the above-described embodiment, a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, has been described. However, not limited to this, the above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko game machine in which a game is played by hitting a so-called game ball into a game area.

For example, a pachinko machine has a main lamp controlled by a game control unit that controls the progress of a game. A right-handed lamp indicated by , a probability variable lamp indicating by lighting that the probability is changing, and a time saving lamp indicating by lighting that it is during the time saving may be provided. Further, the jackpot ramp may have different ramps depending on the number of rounds, such as a 16-round jackpot, an 8-round jackpot, a 4-round jackpot, and a 3-round jackpot. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine may perform a game in the flow of big win symbol stop, big win start performance (for example, fanfare performance), big win round, big win end performance (for example, ending performance), probability variable entry or time reduction entry.

In this case, when the big win is won, the big win lamp may be turned on at the timing when the big win start performance is started and turned off at the timing when the big win end performance is finished. When a jackpot with time saving is won, the right-handed lamp may be turned on at the timing when the jackpot start performance is started and turned off at the timing when the time saving is finished. The variable probability lamp may be turned on after entering the variable probability when the jackpot with variable probability is won, and may be turned off at the timing when the big win start performance of the next big win is started. The time-saving lamp may be turned on after entering the time-saving when winning a jackpot with time-saving, and may be extinguished at the timing when the next big-win start performance is started or when the time-saving is finished.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine may include a sub-ramp controlled by an effect control section that controls the effect. The sub-lamp may indicate by lighting that it is in the middle of a jackpot round, that it is time to hit the game ball to the right, that it is in the probability variation, that it is in the time saving mode, and the like. And, the production lamp may be lit at the timing when the main lamp controlled by the game control unit described above is lit, or at the timing after the main lamp is lit.

In this way, the suggestion that it is an advantageous section is first performed by the game control section that controls the transition to the advantageous section such as the jackpot state, and then the suggestion that it is an advantageous section is performed by the control of the effect control section. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest that it is an advantageous section by the game control unit and suggest that it is an advantageous section by the effect control unit, and preferably suggest that it is controlled to the advantageous section. can be done.

[others]
In other words, the above-described embodiment and modifications are as follows.

(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Permits derivation of any one of a plurality of types of display results including specific display results (for example, symbol combinations of upward-sloping cherries corresponding to strong cherries 1 to 3) and special display results (for example, symbol combinations of BB). (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8
L, 8C, 8R) and
Notification state means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling the operation mode of the derivation operation means to a notification state (for example, AT) that can be notified;
Based on the permission of derivation of the specific display result by the pre-determining means, the control to the notification state is in an advantageous state (for example, C
Z) for determining whether or not to control (for example, processing for determining whether or not an advantageous section is won by the main control unit 41);
special state means for controlling to a special state (for example, BB) when the special display result is derived (for example, processing for controlling to BB by the main control unit 41);
Advantageous state suggesting means for suggesting that control to the advantageous state has been determined (for example, processing for executing main notification by the main control unit 41);
Setting means (for example, main control A process of setting the setting value by the unit 41),
The determination results of the pre-determining means include simultaneous determination results that allow derivation of the special display result and allow derivation of the specific display result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1, hand number 33 BB + strong cherry 2 of hand number 32, BB + strong cherry 3 of hand number 32), and a non-simultaneous determination result that allows derivation of the specific display result without allowing derivation of the special display result (for example, Strong cherry 1) and includes,
The advantageous state suggesting means includes:
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the non-simultaneous decision result (for example, strong cherry 1 of hand number 46) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 15(c),
As shown in (d), at the first timing (for example, when winning an advantageous interval when the transition target role is won alone), the number of bets in the game next to the game in which the advantageous interval was won after winning the advantageous interval is increased. Suggesting that the control to the advantageous state has been decided at the previous notification timing until the setting),
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the simultaneous decision result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 14 (a
) and, as shown in FIG. At any of a plurality of timings including the second timing (for example, any post-notification timing after the BB symbol combination is derived), the fact that the control to the advantageous state has been determined suggesting (see, for example, FIG. 12),
The simultaneous determination result includes a specific simultaneous determination result (e.g., role) in which the ratio determined by the predetermined determination means differs between when the first set value is set and when the second set value is set. There is number 33 BB + strong cherry 2),
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the specific simultaneous decision result, it is not decided to control to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG.
+ strong cherry 2 is not determined to transition to an advantageous section).

(2) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information that are each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Permits derivation of any one of a plurality of types of display results including specific display results (for example, symbol combinations of upward-sloping cherries corresponding to strong cherries 1 to 3) and special display results (for example, symbol combinations of BB). (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8
L, 8C, 8R) and
Notification state means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling the operation mode of the derivation operation means to a notification state (for example, AT) that can be notified;
Based on the permission of derivation of the specific display result by the pre-determining means, the control to the notification state is in an advantageous state (for example, C
Z) for determining whether or not to control (for example, processing for determining whether or not an advantageous section is won by the main control unit 41);
special state means for controlling to a special state (for example, BB) when the special display result is derived (for example, processing for controlling to BB by the main control unit 41);
Advantageous state suggesting means for suggesting that control to the advantageous state has been determined (for example, processing for executing main notification by the main control unit 41),
The determination results of the pre-determining means include simultaneous determination results that allow derivation of the special display result and allow derivation of the specific display result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1, hand number 33 BB + strong cherry 2 of hand number 32, BB + strong cherry 3 of hand number 32), and a non-simultaneous determination result that allows derivation of the specific display result without allowing derivation of the special display result (for example, Strong cherry 1) and includes,
The advantageous state suggesting means includes:
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the non-simultaneous decision result (for example, strong cherry 1 of hand number 46) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 15(c),
As shown in (d), at the first timing (for example, when winning an advantageous interval when the transition target role is won alone), the number of bets in the game next to the game in which the advantageous interval was won after winning the advantageous interval is increased. Suggesting that the control to the advantageous state has been decided at the previous notification timing until the setting),
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the simultaneous decision result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 14 (a
) and, as shown in FIG. At any of a plurality of timings including the second timing (for example, any post-notification timing after the BB symbol combination is derived), the fact that the control to the advantageous state has been determined suggesting (see, for example, FIG. 12),
An order (for example, winning combination number) is determined in advance for the determination result of the prior determination means (see, for example, FIG. 7),
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to permit the derivation of display results according to the order (
For example, in the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination with the larger combination number is preferentially won or not).

(3) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information that are each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Permits derivation of any one of a plurality of types of display results including specific display results (for example, symbol combinations of upward-sloping cherries corresponding to strong cherries 1 to 3) and special display results (for example, symbol combinations of BB). (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8
L, 8C, 8R) and
Notification state means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling the operation mode of the derivation operation means to a notification state (for example, AT) that can be notified;
Based on the permission of derivation of the specific display result by the pre-determining means, the control to the notification state is in an advantageous state (for example, C
Z) for determining whether or not to control (for example, processing for determining whether or not an advantageous section is won by the main control unit 41);
special state means for controlling to a special state (for example, BB) when the special display result is derived (for example, processing for controlling to BB by the main control unit 41);
Advantageous state suggesting means for suggesting that control to the advantageous state has been determined (for example, processing for executing main notification by the main control unit 41),
The determination results of the pre-determining means include simultaneous determination results that allow derivation of the special display result and allow derivation of the specific display result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1, hand number 33 BB + strong cherry 2 of hand number 32, BB + strong cherry 3 of hand number 32), and a non-simultaneous determination result that allows derivation of the specific display result without allowing derivation of the special display result (for example, Strong cherry 1) and includes,
The advantageous state suggesting means includes:
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the non-simultaneous decision result (for example, strong cherry 1 of hand number 46) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 15(c),
As shown in (d), at the first timing (for example, when winning an advantageous interval when the transition target role is won alone), the number of bets in the game next to the game in which the advantageous interval was won after winning the advantageous interval is increased. Suggesting that the control to the advantageous state has been decided at the previous notification timing until the setting),
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the simultaneous decision result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 14 (a
) and, as shown in FIG. At any of a plurality of timings including the second timing (for example, any post-notification timing after the BB symbol combination is derived), the fact that the control to the advantageous state has been determined suggesting (see, for example, FIG. 12),
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to permit the derivation of the display results in accordance with a predetermined order (for example, the combination numbers shown in FIG. 7). It is decided whether or not to be elected preferentially).

(4) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8
L, 8C, 8R) and
section control means for controlling a plurality of types of sections including a normal section in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to an operation mode of the derivation operation means cannot be reported, and an advantageous section in which the operation information can be reported; ,
Delay control means (for example, processing for freezing by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freezing) to delay the progress of the game;
Suggestion means for suggesting that it is the advantageous section (for example, main notification by the advantageous section lamp 19),
The suggesting means is
When the display result is derived in the game during the normal section and the delay control is performed, and the control is performed to the advantageous section from the next game of the game, the advantageous section is reached at the timing when the display result is derived. Start suggesting that (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the main notification starts at timing t4 when the 7 pattern matching corresponding to the BB winning is derived),
The display result is derived in the advantageous section, the delay control is performed, and when the control is performed to the normal section from the game next to the game, the suggestion that it is the advantageous section is made at the timing when the delay control is finished. (For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the main notification ends at timing t6 when the freeze ends).

(5) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Predetermining means (for example, by the main control unit 41) that allows derivation of any one of a plurality of types of display results including a replay display result that can set the number of bets for the next game without consuming the game value a process of performing an internal lottery);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8
L, 8C, 8R) and
Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, a transition from a normal section in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means cannot be reported to an advantageous section in which the operation information can be reported Advantageous determination means for determining whether to
Suggestion means for suggesting that it is the advantageous section (for example, main notification by the advantageous section lamp 19),
The suggesting means is based on the fact that the pre-determining means permits derivation of the replay display result (for example, cherry lips 1 of hand number 41, cherry lips 2 of hand number 40). When the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, the pre-determining means permits the derivation of a display result different from the replay display result (for example, the hand number 48).
Based on the middle cherry 1, middle cherry 2 of hand number 47), the start timing of the suggestion that it is the advantageous section is different from when the normal section transitions to the advantageous section (for example, As shown in FIG. 20, when Cherry Lip 1 was won, the main notification started at timing t6 when the bet number setting for the next game was completed, and when Middle Cherry 1 was won, the third stop operation was released. Main notification starts at timing t4).

(6) Gaming machine for playing games (for example, slot machine 1, modified pachinko gaming machine)
in
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
A production control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the production,
The game control means is
Advantageous determination means for determining whether or not to control from a normal section to an advantageous section that is more advantageous than the normal section (for example, a process for determining whether or not an advantageous section is won by the main control unit 41);
Game control side suggestion means (for example, main control unit 41 performs main notification processing) that suggests by lighting of the game control side lamp (for example, advantageous section lamp 19) that it is the advantageous section,
The effect control means is the effect control side suggesting means (for example, sub-notification by the sub-control unit 91) that suggests by lighting of the effect control side lamp (for example, CZ lamp 57 or AT lamp 58) that it is the advantageous section processing),
When the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is determined, after the game control side lamp is lit, the effect control side lamp is lit (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the main notification is performed at timing t4 sub-notification is performed at timing t6).

(7) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8
L, 8C, 8R) and
A notification means (for example, a process for executing navigation notification by the main control unit 41) for notifying operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The game control means is
Section control means (
For example, a process of controlling the main control unit 41 to a normal section or an advantageous section),
Game control side suggestion means (for example, main control unit 41 performs main notification processing) that suggests by lighting of the game control side lamp (for example, advantageous section lamp 19) that it is the advantageous section,
When the advantageous section ends and the operation information is notified by the notification means, the game control side lamp is extinguished after the notification of the operation information by the notification means is completed (for example, FIG. 21, timing t4 when the third stop operation is released
, the navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12 ends, and then the advantageous section lamp 19 turns off at timing t6).

(8) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Permits derivation of any one of a plurality of types of display results including specific display results (for example, symbol combinations of upward-sloping cherries corresponding to strong cherries 1 to 3) and special display results (for example, symbol combinations of BB). (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8
L, 8C, 8R) and
Notification state means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling the operation mode of the derivation operation means to a notification state (for example, AT) that can be notified;
Based on the permission of derivation of the specific display result by the pre-determining means, the control to the notification state is in an advantageous state (for example, C
Z) for determining whether or not to control (for example, processing for determining whether or not an advantageous section is won by the main control unit 41);
special state means for controlling to a special state (for example, BB) when the special display result is derived (for example, processing for controlling to BB by the main control unit 41);
Advantageous state suggesting means for suggesting that control to the advantageous state has been determined (for example, processing for executing main notification by the main control unit 41),
The determination results of the pre-determining means include simultaneous determination results that allow derivation of the special display result and allow derivation of the specific display result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1, hand number 33 BB + strong cherry 2 of hand number 32, BB + strong cherry 3 of hand number 32), and a non-simultaneous determination result that allows derivation of the specific display result without allowing derivation of the special display result (for example, Strong cherry 1) and includes,
The advantageous state suggesting means includes:
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the non-simultaneous decision result (for example, strong cherry 1 of hand number 46) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 15(c),
As shown in (d), at the first timing (for example, when winning an advantageous interval when the transition target role is won alone), the number of bets in the game next to the game in which the advantageous interval was won after winning the advantageous interval is increased. Suggesting that the control to the advantageous state has been decided at the previous notification timing until the setting),
When the decision result of the pre-decision means is the simultaneous decision result (for example, BB of hand number 35 + strong cherry 1) and control to the advantageous state is decided (for example, FIG. 14 (a
) and, as shown in FIG. At any of a plurality of timings including the second timing (for example, any post-notification timing after the BB symbol combination is derived), the fact that the control to the advantageous state has been determined suggesting (see, for example, FIG. 12),
The order (for example, winning combination number) is predetermined for the determination results of the prior determination means (see, for example, FIG. 7),
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to permit the derivation of the display result according to the order (for example, in the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination with the larger combination number is preferentially won or not). ,
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to permit the derivation of the display result based on the obtained random number value and a judgment value predetermined for each decision result of the pre-determining means (for example, in an internal lottery It is determined whether or not to win by performing addition processing using the random number value and the determination value determined for the lottery target combination),
The determination value data is arranged in a predetermined order (for example, arranged in descending order of winning combination numbers, as shown in FIG. 8).

(9) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of playing games,
a plurality of light emitting means (for example, each lamp shown in DG5 of the first DG group shown in FIG. 24);
A plurality of output terminals (for example, output terminals D0 to D
6) provided with an output port (e.g., first output port 61);
a control means (for example, a main CPU 41a) for controlling the plurality of light emitting means by controlling the output of signals from each of the plurality of output terminals;
The control means, when a transition is made to a specific state (for example, an error state or a setting confirmation state) in which progress of the game is disabled while the plurality of light emitting means are emitting light, one of the plurality of light emitting means The output of the signal is controlled so as to maintain the light emission of some of the light emitting means (for example, the BET lamp, the replaying lamp, and the advantageous section lamp shown in FIG. 28B), controlling the output of the signal so as to stop the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the closing request lamp and the start effective lamp shown in FIG. 28(C));
The output terminals corresponding to the two or more light emitting means are provided adjacent to each other (for example, as shown in the first output port 61 in FIG. is adjacent to the output terminal D6 corresponding to ).

(10) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of playing games,
Advantageous notification execution means (for example, the advantageous section lamp 19 shown in FIG. 24) that executes an advantageous notification that indicates that the vehicle is in an advantageous state (for example, an advantageous section);
A specific notification executing means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) that executes specific notification that notifies that the game is in a specific state (for example, an error state or a setting confirmation state) that makes it impossible to proceed with the game,
When transitioning to the specific state during execution of the advantageous notification by the advantageous notification executing means,
The specific notification execution means executes the specific notification, and the advantageous notification execution means continues the advantageous notification (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, when the transition to the specific state occurs, the specific state is notified At the same time, the light emission of the advantageous section lamp that was emitting light is maintained).

(11) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) capable of playing games,
A plurality of first light emitting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, six DGs constituting a first DG group
and a plurality of second light emitting means (for example, light emitting units included in each of the four DGs constituting the second DG group, as shown in FIG. 3). ,
A control means (for example, the main CPU 41a) that controls a plurality of light emitting means by sequentially switching the light emitting means to be lighted,
The plurality of first light emitting means are assigned to a plurality of first light emitting groups as groups of light emitting means to emit light (the six DG1 to DG6 forming the first DG group).
are allocated to),
The plurality of second light-emitting means are assigned to a plurality of second light-emitting groups as groups of light-emitting means to emit light (they are assigned to four DG1 to DG4 constituting the second DG group),
The control means is
selecting means for selecting a group of light emitting means to emit light by outputting a selection signal (for example, a DG signal);
a light emission mode signal output means for outputting a light emission mode signal (e.g., light emission signal) specifying a light emission mode of the light emitting means included in the group selected by the selection means;
The number of the first light-emitting groups is different from the number of the second light-emitting groups (the number of DGs forming the first DG group is six, while the number of DGs forming the second DG group is four. ),
The light emission mode signal output means separately outputs a light emission mode signal specifying a light emission mode of the light emitting means included in the first light emission group and a light emission mode signal specifying a light emission mode of the light emitting means included in the second light emission group. (The light emission signals S0 to S6 of the light emission units of DG1 to DG6 included in the first DG group are output from the first output port 61, and the DG1 to DG included in the second DG group
The light emission signals S0 to S4 of the light emission units of DG4 are output from the second output port 62),
The selection means selects one of the plurality of first light emission groups and one of the plurality of second light emission groups by a common selection signal (one of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group and DG1 of the second DG group). to DG4 are selected by common selection signals DG1 to DG4, respectively).

(12) A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A plurality of light emitting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 24, a plurality of segments included in a 2-digit 7-segment display of the credit indicator, a plurality of segments included in a 2-digit 7-segment display of the payout indicator) segments, lamps contained in status lamps, and multiple segments contained in setpoint indicators);
a control means (for example, the main CPU 41a) that controls a plurality of light emitting means by sequentially switching the light emitting means to emit light;
an output port (e.g., first output port 61) provided with a specific number of output terminals;
The plurality of light emitting means are divided into a plurality of groups each containing less than a specific number (for example, 8) of light emitting means as a group of light emitting means to emit light (for example, as shown in FIG. 24 , the plurality of light-emitting units are divided into each of DG1 to DG6 of the first DG group, and each of DG1 to DG6 includes 7 light-emitting units that are less than 8);
The control means is
selecting means for selecting a group of light emitting means to emit light by outputting a selection signal (for example, a DG signal);
a lighting mode signal output means for outputting a lighting mode signal (for example, a lighting signal) designating a lighting mode of the lighting means included in the group selected by the selecting means from the output port;
The light emission mode signal output means outputs, for each of the output terminals, a signal designating the light emission mode of the light emission means corresponding to the output terminal as the light emission mode signal (for example, the light emission signals S0 to S6 correspond to the corresponding light emitting section). is a signal that designates the light emission mode of the
At least specific output terminals among the specific number of output terminals are not provided with corresponding light emitting means in any group (for example, as shown in FIG. 24, unused output terminal D7 of first output port 61 is , and no corresponding light-emitting portion is provided in any of the DGs).

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary display, 19 advantageous section lamp, 41 main control unit, 41c RA
M, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch 57 CZ lamp, 58 AT lamp,
91 sub-controller, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit,
derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Advantageous section transition means for transitioning to an advantageous section that is more advantageous than a normal section;
Advantageous state control means for controlling when the advantageous section is in an advantageous state for notifying an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player;
Advantageous section notification means for notifying that it is an advantageous section during the advantageous section;
Advantageous state notification means for notifying that the advantageous state exists during the advantageous state;
holding means for holding, when power supply to the slot machine is stopped, data for returning to the control state when the power supply was stopped ;
a first operation mode informing means capable of informing the advantageous operation mode by using a specific light emitting means composed of a plurality of light emitting parts;
a second operation mode informing means capable of informing the advantageous operation mode by using effect display means capable of displaying an effect image ;
In the unit game during the advantageous section, when the advantageous operation mode is being notified by the first operation mode notification means and the second operation mode notification means , the power supply is stopped, and the data held in the holding means When the control state is restored based on the above, after resuming the notification of the advantageous section and the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the first operation mode notification means , the operation to the lead-out operation means is validated. ,
After activating the operation of the lead-out operation means, restarting the notification of the advantageous state and the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the second operation mode notification means ;
When the advantageous operation mode is notified in the last unit game of the advantageous section, the notification of the advantageous section is terminated after the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the first operation mode notification means is terminated. , slot machines.

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