JP7328552B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

Regarding gaming machines.

In a reel-type game machine (slot machine), one game is started when a game start instruction device (start lever) is operated after a predetermined number of game medals are inserted, and a plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference. As a result of stopping the reel by making full use of a reel stop device (stop button) to stop the rotation, a predetermined pattern is displayed on the effective line. (for example, a winning combination such as "777") is lined up, a special game state in which the profit state for the player is higher than in the normal game state (a game state in which the lottery probability of a small winning combination is higher than in the normal game state) ) is common. Here, in a reel-type game machine, when an image or the like for presentation to increase the interest of the game is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal in a manner synchronized with the spinning and stopping of the reels. , and when operating the spinning drum stopping device, etc., it is configured to enjoy predicting the result of the game while comparing the design displayed on the spinning drum with the image for production displayed on the display. There are many things.

JP 2015-181620 A JP-A-2004-215803 JP 2014-171710 A JP 2006-263138 A

It is desired to provide a highly entertaining game machine.

The present invention comprises a max bet switch, a 1 bet switch , and a settlement switch, and when the max bet switch is pressed in a predetermined situation, bet processing can be executed, and in a predetermined situation, 1 bet. When the switch is pressed, the betting process can be executed . In a predetermined situation, when the settlement switch is pressed, the settlement process can be executed. In a predetermined situation, the max bet lamp can be lit. If the power is turned off in the above situation and the power is turned on while the max bed switch is pressed, the max bed lamp will not be able to light if the max bed switch continues to be pressed after the power is turned on. If the 1 bet switch is pressed in this situation, the bet process can be executed, and if the power is turned off in a predetermined situation and the power is turned on while the settlement switch is pressed, the power will be turned on. In a situation where the settlement switch continues to be pressed after the game is put in, settlement processing is not executed and the max bet lamp can be turned on.
Further, the present invention comprises a first bet switch, a second bet switch, and a predetermined lamp, and when the first bet switch is pressed in a predetermined situation, a plurality of game media can be bet, When the second bet switch is pressed in a predetermined situation, one game medium can be bet, in a predetermined situation, a predetermined lamp can be lit, and in a predetermined situation, a power failure occurs. When the power is turned on while the first bet switch is pressed, a predetermined lamp lights up, and when the second bet switch is pressed, one game medium can be bet. It may be a mode to be.

According to the gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to provide a highly entertaining gaming machine.

It is a figure which shows the housing|casing exterior perspective view of slot machine PS1. It is a figure which shows the back surface of front panel PS2. It is a figure which shows the inner surface of cabinet PS3. It is a figure which shows a functional block. 4 is a flowchart showing program start processing; 4 is a flowchart showing power-off processing; 4 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing; 7 is a flowchart showing power-off recovery processing; It is a flowchart which shows game progress main. 4 is a flowchart showing setting change processing; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing advantageous section clear counter management processing; FIG. This is an example of a push button effect. It is an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal when the push button effect is executed.

<Description of terms>
"Medals (number of medals)", "game media (number of game media)", and "game value" are synonymous. "Bet", "BET", and "insert" regarding game media are synonymous, and all are acts of betting game media. When representing a hexadecimal value, it is described as "0x00" or "00h", and if there is no particular description before or after the number, it is represented in decimal. A "reel" may be referred to as a "rotating drum", and both have the same meaning. The "storage means" may be referred to as "RWM", "RAM", or "storage area", all of which are synonymous. "Giving" used in "giving game media" or "giving points" may be referred to as "payout" and both have the same meaning. The "setting/reset switch" may be referred to as a "setting change switch" or a "reset switch" for each function, but in either case, the same switch is indicated. Note that the "setting change switch" and the "reset switch" may be provided as different switches.

An embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiment) will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

<Description of slot machine PS1>
Constituent elements of the slot machine PS1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG.

The slot machine PS1 is roughly divided into the front panel PS2 side and the cabinet PS3 side, where necessary parts and substrates are attached respectively. The front panel PS2 of the slot machine PS1 and the side of the cabinet PS3 are joined by a hinge device and a locking device. The locking device side can be opened. That is, the front panel PS2 functions as a door for the cabinet PS3.

<Front panel PS2>
The front panel PS2 (also referred to as the front door PS2, the front door PS2, or the front door PS2) is made up of a plate member with a design. A number display lamp 25, a credit number display 26, a winning number display 27, an operation panel 11, a lower panel 5, an upper or both side production lamp, etc. are provided, and a medal selector 34 (hereinafter simply referred to as "selector") is provided on the back side. ), display device 32, sub-control board 1000, various boards, etc., setting display LED (hereinafter referred to as setting value display LED, setting display device, setting value display device, setting display device, setting value display device There is) is provided.

<Display window 4>
The display window 4 is an area provided on the front panel PS2, and the symbols drawn on the reel can be visually recognized when the front panel PS2 is closed. The patterns printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reel tapes fixed to the reel rims of the left reel 8a, the middle reel 8b, and the right reel 8c are configured to be visible through the display window 4 from the front side (player side). It is When the reels are stopped, three consecutive symbols out of the 21 symbols (20, 16, etc. may be freely designed according to the specifications) are visible. That is, from the display window 4, 3 [symbols]×3 [reels]=9 patterns in total can be visually recognized. Here, among the stop positions where the left reel 8a, the middle reel 8b, and the right reel 8c each stop three symbols, the uppermost stop position is the upper stage, the center stop position is the middle stage, and the lowest stop position is the lower stage. and

<Valid line>
The active line is a symbol combination line that is subject to winning determination processing (to be described later) when the left reel 8a, middle reel 8b, and right reel 8c are stopped. The effective line in this embodiment is visible through the display window 4, and is composed of a symbol combination line (middle horizontal line) passing through the middle of each reel. When it is determined that the symbol combination stopped on the activated line corresponds to any winning combination by the prize determination process, the process corresponding to the stopped symbol combination is performed. As an example, when it is determined that the combination of symbols corresponding to a small winning combination such as a bell has stopped, game medal (hereinafter may be referred to as medal, game medium, or game value) payout process or credit addition process is performed. When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay has stopped, automatic bet processing is executed.

Depending on the slot machine PS1, the effective lines may be set to five lines, namely, an upper horizontal line, a middle horizontal line, a lower horizontal line, an upward right line, and a downward right line. (upper stage, lower stage of right reel 8c), approximately valley type (upper stage of left reel 8a, lower stage of middle reel 8b, upper stage of right reel 8c), approximately L-shaped (upper stage of left reel 8a, lower stage of middle reel 8b, lower stage of right reel 8c) It can be freely designed according to the specifications of the slot machine PS1, such as setting 6 lines or more, or setting the effective line so that it changes depending on the number of bets. A straight line other than the valid line may be called an invalid line.

<Operation instruction lamp 24>
The operation instruction lamp 24 is provided around the display window 4, and instructs the player to operate the stop switch 13 (described later) when the left reel 8a, middle reel 8b, and right reel 8c are rotating. It indicates the order. That is, when the left operation instruction lamp 24a is lit (the middle operation instruction lamp 24b and the right operation instruction lamp 24c are extinguished), it indicates that the left stop switch 13a should be operated, and the middle operation instruction lamp 24b is lit. When (the left operation instruction lamp 24a and the right operation instruction lamp 24c are turned off), it indicates that the middle stop switch 13b should be operated, and the right operation instruction lamp 24c is lit (the left operation instruction lamp 24a and the middle operation instruction lamp are turned off). 24b is extinguished), it indicates that the right stop switch 13c should be operated.

<Bet number display lamp 25>
The bet number display lamp 25 (bet number display lamp 25, bet number display lamp 25, bet number display lamp 25, bet number display lamp 25) is provided on the operation panel 11, and the number of bets by the player's operation is displayed. It has a function to display. It is also composed of a 1-bed lamp 25a (not shown), a 2-bed lamp 25b (not shown), and a 3-bed lamp 25c (not shown). When one medal is betted, the 1-bet lamp 25a lights up, when two medals are betted in total, the 1-bet lamp 25a and 2-bet lamp 25b are lit up, and when three medals are betted in total, the 1-bet lamp 25a is lit. , the 2 bed lamp 25b and the 3 bed lamp 25c are lit. Also, although not shown, after the symbol combination relating to the replay is displayed, when the automatic betting process is executed, the bet number display lamp 25 corresponding to the bet number used in the game in which the replay was won is lit. At the same time, the replay lamp is turned on. The lighting timing of the bet number display lamp 25 and the lighting timing of the replay lamp may be the same, or one of them may be lit first.

<Credit number display 26>
The credit number display 26 is provided on the operation panel 11, and is composed of 7 segments and dot points (DP). It is composed of a segment display 26b (not shown) which mainly displays the lower digits of the credit amount, which is composed of segments and dot points (DP). The number of credits means the number of medals credited (electrically stored) in the slot machine PS1, and up to 50 can be stored. Also, when a normal game cannot be played, such as when an error is detected, the error may be displayed.

<Acquisition number indicator 27>
The acquired number display 27 is provided on the operation panel 11, and is composed of 7 segments and dot points (DP). It is composed of a segment display 27b (not shown) which mainly displays the lower digits of the number of acquired sheets composed of 7 segments and dot points (DP). The number of won medals means the number of medals paid out to the player according to the game result in the slot machine PS1 (including the number of medals stored in the credit number display 26). Also, when a normal game cannot be played, such as when an error is detected, the error may be displayed.

The credit number display 26 and the acquired number display 27 display respective information by means of segment indicators 26a, 26b, 27a and 27b. It is also conceivable to display different information. For example, information indicating that the user is staying in an advantageous section (to be described later) or information indicating that a predetermined external signal is being output can be notified by lighting the DP of one of the segment displays. mentioned. In addition, it may have the capability of notifying the pressing order by using the upper digit display section and the lower digit display section of the acquired number display 27 . When the winning number display 27 is used to notify the pressing order, the winning number display 27 may be referred to as an instruction monitor.

<Operation panel 11>
The operation panel 11 is provided substantially in the center of the front panel PS2. The operation panel 11 is provided in a stepped manner with a substantially horizontal horizontal portion and a vertical portion extending substantially vertically downward from the tip of the horizontal portion. The horizontal part includes a medal slot 17, a plurality of bet switches (MAX bet switch 18, 1 bet switch 19), a sub switch 20, a sub cross key switch 21, an eject switch 22, a checkout switch, and an effect. A switch is provided for

<Start switch 12>
A start switch (also called a start lever) 12 is provided on the vertical portion of the operation panel 11 . It consists of a lever-shaped operation part, and the start switch sensor is ON when not operated, and it is determined that the start switch has been operated by turning off the start switch sensor when operated. The operation of the start switch 12 becomes effective when the number of bets reaches a specified number, and when the operation of the start switch 12 is accepted, an internal lottery process, a process related to the instruction function, a reel rotation process, or the like is executed. Further, in this embodiment, since the input signal is low active, when the start switch sensor is ON during non-operation, the start switch input signal is OFF, and when the start switch sensor is ON and OFF during operation. When this occurs, the start switch input signal is turned ON. The configuration is not limited to this, and the start switch input signal may be turned on when the start switch sensor is turned on.

Hereinafter, simply referring to "the start switch is ON" or "the start switch is operated" means that the start switch sensor has changed from ON to OFF, and that the start switch input signal has changed from OFF to ON. represents what happened.

<Stop switch 13>
A stop switch 13 is provided on the operation panel 11 . In this embodiment, the left stop switch 13a corresponds to the left reel 8a, the middle stop switch 13b corresponds to the middle reel 8b, and the right stop switch 13c corresponds to the right reel 8c. Also, when the stop switch 13 is operable, the color of the lamp provided in the main body of the stop switch 13 or the lamp around it is changed to suggest that the stop switch 13 is effective. For example, when the stop switch 13 can be operated, it lights up in blue, and when it cannot be operated, it lights up in red. Further, for example, the light is turned on when the stop switch 13 can be operated, and the light is turned off when the operation is impossible.

<Medal slot 17>
A medal slot 17 is provided on the operation panel 11 . It has an opening for inserting medals into the medal insertion slot, and restricts the insertion of medals of a standard size or larger. A plurality of types of medal insertion slots 17 are manufactured according to the standard sizes of a plurality of types of medals. are the same.

Regarding the input of game media, the game media are not limited to the medals described above. is input to the game machine, and based on the input game medium information, the number of bets may be set, or addition may be made at the time of winning.

<Bet switch (MAX bed switch 18, 1 bed switch 19)>
A bed switch is provided on the operation panel 11 . When the bet switch is operated when there are stored medals in the credit, the bet processing is executed and the bet number setting processing equivalent to the act of inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 17 is performed. However, even if the bet switch is operated when medals are not stored in the credit, the bet processing is invalidated (the bet switch operation is not accepted). In addition, the MAX bet switch 18 is composed of a pressing portion operated by the player, a detecting portion for detecting the operation of the pressing portion, and a light emitting portion (also referred to as a MAX bet lamp) for lighting the pressing portion. The switch 19 is composed of a pressing portion operated by the player and a detection portion detecting the operation of the pressing portion (the 1-bet switch 19 does not have a light-emitting portion).

When the MAX bet switch is operated, the MAX bet lamp informs the player that the betting process can be executed. Various modes such as periodic blinking are conceivable. Conversely, when the bet processing cannot be executed even if the MAX bet switch is operated, it is conceivable to light the MAX bet lamp in a specific color or not to light the MAX bet lamp.

In addition, a MAX bet switch 18 with which the maximum number (three in this embodiment) set for each slot machine PS1 can be bet, and a 1-bet switch 19 with which one can be bet are provided. When the bet switch 18 is operated, the MAX bet process is executed, and when the 1-bet switch 19 is operated, the 1-bet process is executed. The MAX bet process can be executed when the sum of the number of credits and the number of bets currently placed is 3 or more, and the number of bets currently placed is less than 3. and the sum of the number of bets currently betted is less than 3 (in other words, the situation where the number of bets is less than 3 even if the MAX bet switch 18 is operated), and in the situation where 3 bets have already been made It is not possible. The 1-bet process can be executed when the number of credits is 1 or more and the number of bets currently bet is less than 3, and cannot be executed when 3 bets have already been made.

Also, every time the 1-bet switch 19 is operated, 1-bet processing is executed, and if the 1-bet switch 19 is operated 3 times from the state where no bet is made, it becomes a 3-bet, and the 1-bet switch 19 is operated 3 times. This corresponds to one operation of the MAX bet switch 18 .

Also, the 1-bet switch 19 is disabled when 3-bets have been made, but if the 1-bet switch 19 is operated once in the situation where 3-bets have been made, the 1-bet state is entered and credits are awarded. You may be comprised so that two sheets may be returned.

Also, although the embodiment has been described in which the MAX bet process executed by operating the MAX bet switch 18 is not executed when the number of bets is less than 3, the process of betting the maximum number that can be bet at present is also conceivable. In other words, if no bet is made and the number of credits is 2, and the MAX bet switch 18 is operated, 2 bets may be made.

The maximum number of bets that can be betted may differ depending on the game state. good too.

<Sub switch 20>
The sub-switch 20 is provided on the operation panel 11, and includes a pressing portion made of a translucent member for direct operation by the player, and a detecting portion for detecting that the pressing portion has been operated. and a sub-switch lamp for lighting the depressed portion of the sub-switch. This sub-switch 20 is a switch for mainly displaying a menu screen on a display device 32, which will be described later. As input means managed by the sub-control board 1000, in addition to the sub-switches 20, sub-cross key switches 21 (upper switch, lower switch, left switch, right switch) and performance switches (operated by instructions during the game) switch) is provided. Also, the sub-switch 20 can function as a trigger for activating an interlocking system with a mobile terminal (hereinafter also referred to as a mobile interlocking system), which will be described later. Although the sub-switches 20 are used for the menu display function and the effect switches are used for operation during the game, they may be used as common switches.

The menu screen displays winning combination items, reel arrangement items, volume adjustment items, light amount adjustment items, and mobile interlocking system-related items. The cursor that selects is controlled to move up and down. When the subswitch 20 is operated while the cursor is on any of the items, the details of the item are displayed. For example, if the sub switch 20 is operated while the cursor is on the volume adjustment item, the volume adjustment screen is displayed, and the volume can be adjusted with the left switch or right switch of the sub cross key switch 21. there is

Further, the menu screen can be displayed by operating the sub-switch 20 after the game is finished and no bets have been placed. At this time, the effect state can be any of normal effect, continuous effect, AT effect, or demo screen (a screen that is displayed 60 seconds after the end of the game, and displays the manufacturer name and effect introduction as a moving image). Even in this situation, the menu screen is displayed by operating the subswitch 20. - 特許庁However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the menu screen may not be displayed even if the sub-switch 20 is operated during continuous production or AT production.

<Direction switch>
The effect switch is provided on the operation panel 11, and includes a pressing portion made of a light-transmitting member for direct operation by the player, and a detecting portion for detecting that the pressing portion has been operated. and an effect switch lamp for lighting the pressing part of the effect switch. When the switch for performance is operated in a situation where the operation of the switch for performance is effective, the performance based on the operation is executed. For example, when a continuous effect is being executed, a "success" display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a successful effect), which means that a privilege is given in the final game of the continuous effect, or it means that no privilege is given. It is conceivable to display either "failure" display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "failure effect") by operating the effect switch to display "success" or "failure".

In addition, in a situation where the operation of the switch for effect is effective, the effect switch lamp lights up so that the player can be informed that the operation of the switch for effect is effective. As a lighting mode of the performance switch, it is conceivable that the performance switch is turned off when the performance switch operation is invalid, and is lit when the performance switch operation is valid. In addition to the lighting mode in which the operation of the effect switch is effective, a mode in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at a constant cycle may be used.

In addition, in a situation where the operation of the effect switch is effective, the fact that the operation of the effect switch is effective is notified by performing a display imitating the effect switch on the liquid crystal. When a display imitating a switch for effect is displayed on the liquid crystal, it is displayed based on a command received from the main control means 100 . For example, it is conceivable that a display imitating a switch for effect is performed based on the start switch reception command, or a display imitating a switch for effect is performed based on the all reel stop command.

<Payment switch>
A settlement switch is provided on the operation panel 11 . By being operated after the game is over, the number of betted game media and the number of game media stored in credits are paid out to the player (settlement process). In addition. In this embodiment, when the settlement switch is operated in a situation where a bet has been made and game media are stored in the credits, the betted game media are first paid out and then stored in the credits. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of paying out the game media stored in the credits may be executed only when the number of betted game media is zero. In other words, when the settlement switch is operated in a state where a bet is placed, only the game media that are bet are paid out, and when the settlement switch is operated again after that, the game media stored in the credits are paid out. may

<Bottom panel 5>
The lower panel 5 is provided below the front panel PS2. A design sheet is sandwiched between two sheets of transparent resin, and the design sheet is printed with a characteristic color of each slot machine PS1.

<Medal payout port 45>
A medal payout port 45 is provided below the lower panel 5 . This is an exit for ejecting medals paid out from a hopper 44 (also referred to as a hopper) to the outside of the slot machine PS1 (receiving tray 28). It also serves as a return opening for releasing medals removed from the medal selector 34, which will be described later, to the outside of the slot machine PS1.

<Saucer 28>
A receiving tray 28 is provided below the lower panel 5 . It has a substantially concave structure to receive and store medals discharged from the medal payout port 45, and protrudes toward the player side so that the player can check the stored medals.

In addition, the receiving tray 28 has other functions such as a cigarette ashtray 29 and a resin sheet to which a union license seal, a patent stamp seal, and a model seal are attached, and seal storage having an opening for displaying to the player side. A section 30 is also provided.

<Speaker S>
The speakers S are provided above and below the front panel PS2. It is connected to the sub-control board 1000 by a harness (not shown), and the speaker S outputs an error sound and a warning sound informing that an error has occurred, in addition to sound effects in accordance with the production.

<Display device 32>
The display device 32 is provided above the front panel PS2. It is a device capable of displaying images, and various devices such as liquid crystal displays, plasma displays, organic EL displays, and projectors can be used. It is electrically connected to the sub-control board 1000, and in addition to various effect images, a game instruction image that instructs the pressing order of the stop switch 13 and the position of the eyes during the game (pressing order navigation image when only the pressing order is displayed). (Also called push order image, operation order image, or operation order image), push navigation image (also called push image or operation position image) when only the push position is displayed, or push order and push position are displayed. It may be referred to as an operation mode navigation image (also referred to as an operation mode image) as a broader concept of pressing order and pressing position), an error image when an error occurs, and the like. Also, depending on the model, there is a slot machine PS1 in which the display device 32 is not mounted.

<Other production devices such as dot displays and movable accessories>
Other production devices such as dot displays and movable accessories are provided at arbitrary positions on the front panel PS2 such as the periphery of the display window 4 and the upper and lower panels. Other production devices are electrically connected to the sub-control board 1000, and in addition to various production images and production operations, game instruction images and operations for instructing the pressing order and position of the stop switch 13 during the game, and error generation. Display an error image or perform an action when an error occurs. Other effect devices are arbitrarily mounted according to the model of the slot machine PS1. Various devices such as a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, and a projector can also be used as production devices. In particular, in a game machine having a liquid crystal as an additional effect device, the display device 32 may be referred to as a main display device, and the liquid crystal as another effect device may be referred to as a sub display device. In this case, the display area of the main display device is larger than that of the sub display device.

<Medal Selector 34>
The medal selector 34 is located inside the gaming machine on the back side of the front panel PS2 and is provided in the downflow passage below the medal slot 17 . The medal selector 34 has a medal count function of counting the number of medals inserted by the player with a sensor provided on the flow passage, a medal rejection function of guiding the inserted non-standard medals to the receiving tray 28, and a front panel PS2 front surface. An eject function that ejects medals stuck in the medal selector 34 by operating the eject switch provided in the , and an electrically driven blocking member (also called a blocker) that blocks medals that are inserted when not accepting medals. It has a blocker function that removes it from the downflow passage. Also, if the medals inserted at the time of medal reception are legitimate medals, the medal selector 34 discharges the medals to the hopper 44 located downstream.

Various sensors in the medal selector are composed of a path sensor, an insertion sensor 1, an insertion sensor 2, and a shoot sensor. The path sensor is a sensor that first detects medals inserted from the medal slot, and is provided to count the number of inserted medals and ejected medals. The throw-in sensor 1 and the throw-in sensor 2 are positioned downstream of the passage sensor and the blocker, and are used to determine the passage time of the medals passing through the throw-in sensor 1 and the throw-in sensor 2 to determine normal passage or abnormal passage. is provided. Note that the input sensor 2 is located downstream of the input sensor 1 . The shoot sensor is located downstream of the throw-in sensor 2, and is provided to count the number of thrown-in medals and ejected medals. Since the passage sensor and the shoot sensor have overlapping functions, only one of them may be provided.

When the blocker in the medal selector is ON, it permits passage of game medals, and when it is OFF, it prohibits passage of game medals. Permitting the passage of game medals means that the game medals inserted from the medal slot are led to the hopper 44, and disallowing passage of the game medals means that the game medals inserted from the medal slot are not allowed to pass through the hopper. It is not to be led to 44.

Components of the slot machine PS1 on the side of the cabinet PS3 will be described below.

<Cabinet PS3>
The cabinet PS3 is a rectangular box with an opening on one side, and contains reel unit 6, hopper 44, auxiliary tank 46, setting key switch 37, reset/setting switch 38 (hereinafter simply "reset switch"). or a "setting switch"), a power supply device 39, a main control board 100, an external output terminal board 47, and the like.

<Main control board 100>
The main control board 100 is housed in the internal space created when the main control board case body and the main control board case cover are put together, and the main control board case body and the main control board case cover cannot be easily opened and closed by caulking. (sealed). The main control board 100 is fixed to the main control board case bracket in cabinet PS3.

<Reel unit 6>
The reel unit 6 mainly includes a reel frame, a left reel 8a, a middle reel 8b, and a right reel 8c. The reel unit 6 is attached to a reel base 7 inside the center of the cabinet PS3 and fixed by a locking member (screw or rivet).

The reels (left reel 8a, middle reel 8b, right reel 8c) consist of a reel base, a reel tape with a plurality of patterns attached to the outer circumference of the reel base, and a stepping shaft supported by the reel base. It consists of a motor and a motor fixing base that fixes the stepping motor and is neglected as a reel unit. A pattern arrangement different for each reel is drawn on the reel tape.

When the start switch 12 is operated by the player, the reels are accelerated, and after reaching a constant speed (approximately 80 revolutions/minute), the constant speed rotation state is maintained by moving the stepping motor one step for each interrupt. (constant speed rotation), according to the operation of the stop switch 13 by the player, the corresponding reel is moved to the stop position determined for each stop operation reception position at constant speed rotation, and the reel is moved to the stop position. After that, the brake is applied (the four-phase excitation signal is output) to stop the rotation of the reel and the excitation output is terminated.

In addition, an index is provided on the spoke portion provided on the reel base of each reel, and an index sensor provided on the motor fixing base of each reel detects the index, which is a reference during rotation for each lap. The positions of the symbols (also called initial symbols) are determined. The number of steps of the stepping motor, which is the driving source of the reels in this embodiment, is 336 steps, and during constant-speed rotation, 336 times of interrupt processing make one turn. Further, during constant-speed rotation, the rotation failure detection counter is incremented every two interrupt processes, and when the counter value of the rotation failure detection counter reaches 180, it is determined that rotation failure has occurred. In other words, if the reel does not make one rotation even after 360 interrupt processes are executed, it is determined that the rotation is defective. The rotation failure detection counter is set to 0 when the index is detected, so that the rotation failure detection counter becomes 0 before it reaches 180 if the constant speed rotation process is normal.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the index is detected during constant speed processing, and it is not determined whether or not the index is detected during acceleration processing. It may be determined whether or not the index is detected during the acceleration process. According to such a configuration, it is possible to bring the player into a state in which it is possible to accept the stoppage more quickly.

In addition, a back lamp unit is provided on the motor fixing base of each reel, and it is lit to emphasize the stopped pattern after the reel stops, or to improve the visibility of the pattern while the reel is rotating. I'm letting you

<Hopper 44>
The hopper 44 is placed in engagement with a rail structure provided on the bottom plate of the cabinet PS3, and can slide back and forth along the rail structure. The hopper 44 has a storage tank portion for receiving and storing medals guided from the medal selector 34 into the inside of the game machine, and a receiving tray for storing medals one by one by driving the hopper motor by means of a hopper motor driving means and rotating the rotating disk. It is composed of a medal aligning mechanism for aligning medals to be discharged to 28 and a medal dispensing section provided with a discharging mechanism for discharging the medals to the receiving tray 28 through the medal dispensing port 45. - 特許庁

<Auxiliary tank 46>
The auxiliary tank 46 is configured to be able to store medals, and the medals stored in excess of the allowable amount of the storage tank portion of the hopper 44 pass through the downwardly inclined rail portion provided in the storage tank portion. is stored in the auxiliary tank 46. The auxiliary tank 46 has a rectangular box-like structure, and when installed in the cabinet PS3, two full detection electrodes attached to the cabinet PS3 are connected to the auxiliary tank through through holes provided on at least one side surface. 46 is exposed, and when a certain amount or more of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot are stored, two full detection electrodes are energized through the medals, and the hopper 44 and the auxiliary tank 46 are full. We judge that it is. The number of fullness detection electrodes is not limited to two, and the number of fullness detection electrodes may be changed, such as providing three. Further, the method of fullness detection is not limited to the method of using the fullness detection electrode, and a sensor provided at a predetermined position may detect medals to enable fullness detection.

<Setting key switch 37>
The setting key switch 37 is provided in a setting key switch unit provided inside the slot machine PS1 and provided with an opening/closing door on the front surface thereof. After opening the front panel PS2, the opening/closing door of the setting key switch unit is opened to allow access. To turn on the setting key switch 37, insert the setting key and rotate it clockwise by 90 degrees. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on while medals can be accepted, the current set value can be confirmed. Executes setting change processing (described later).

<Power supply device 39>
The power supply device 39 is provided on the lower left side of the cabinet PS3 when viewed from the front. The power supply device 39 has a rectangular box structure, is provided with a power switch 40 on the outside, and is provided with a power supply board for generating a voltage inside. The power supply device 39 is individually connected to the rotary device board and the sub-control board 1000 via a harness (not shown). Power is supplied to the control board 100 .

When the power switch 40 is turned on, the power supply device 39 takes in power from the outside of the slot machine PS1 and then generates predetermined voltages for the main control board 100 and the sub control board 1000 respectively. It is configured to take in voltage, and is configured not to take in power from the outside of the slot machine PS1 when the power switch 40 is turned off.

<External output terminal plate 47>
The external output terminal board 47 is generally mounted inside the cabinet PS3 of the slot machine PS1, and converts the signal related to the game result output from the main control board 100 into a signal of a predetermined format, and outputs the signal to the slot machine PS1. Send externally. Contents of game results include the number of coins inserted, the number of coins paid out, the number of bonuses (the number of big bonuses, the number of regular bonuses), the door open signal, and the like. Other conditions for transmitting a signal to the outside are when the main control board 100 is controlled by the AT state, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, when the value of the game-related counter reaches a predetermined value, etc. It can be set based on the information determined in advance.

<Functional block diagram>
A functional block diagram of the slot machine PS1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

<Main control board 100>
The slot machine PS1 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 100 (also referred to as main control means 100, main control board 100, or main control means 100) that governs general game flow, a sub control board 1000 (sub control means 1000). , sub control board 1000, sub control means 1000), door relay board (also called central display board), rotary device board, reset/setting switch 38, setting key switch, etc. , which enables data communication. However, the main control board 100 and the sub control board 1000 are not capable of two-way communication, and one-way communication from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 1000 enables data communication.

A main control chip is mounted on the main control board 100 . In the main control chip, a main control CPU, a main control ROM, a main control RAM, etc. can communicate with each other via a bus. Under the control of the main control chip, the winning lottery (also called internal lottery), reel drive control (also called reel control), payout control, etc. are appropriately communicated to various boards. In addition, for the sub-control board 1000, as a result of the internal lottery, the selected role (AT role, AT target role, pushing role, pushing role, and operation procedure role including both pushing and pushing roles) ), and when the main control means 100 side notifies the information (push order, operation timing) regarding the display of the choice hand, the choice hand information (choice hand group information, selection By transmitting the information regarding the display of the combination), it is possible for the sub-control means to notify the information regarding the display of the selected combination. It should be noted that all the processes related to AT, such as shifting to AT, extending the number of AT games, and notifying the pressing order, may be referred to as processes related to (related to) the instruction function. It should be noted that the push order role is a conditional device in which the combination of symbols to be stopped and the game medals given to the player are different depending on the order of the reels to be stopped (push order), and the push order role is the operation of the stop button. This is a condition device in which the combination of symbols to be stopped and the game medals given to the player are different depending on the timing of acceptance.

The storage capacity of the main control ROM mounted on the main control board 100 is "16 KB or less", and the use area (also referred to as the first program area) of "7.5 KB or less" and other areas outside the use area ( Also called a second program area). In the usable area, there is only a control area of "4.5 KB or less" (also referred to as a first control area) in which the program executed by the main control board 100 is stored, and information other than the program (for example, internal lottery table information). is stored or will be stored in a data area of "3.0 KB or less" (also referred to as a first data area). Outside the use area, there are a control area (also referred to as a second control area) and a data area (also referred to as a second data area) like the use area. A program relating to the progress of the game is stored in the usage area, and a program relating to anti-fraud measures and a program used for gaming machine testing are stored outside the usage area.

The storage capacity of the main control RAM mounted on the main control board 100 is "1024B or less", and the use area (also referred to as the first work area) of "512B or less" and the other outside the use area (second (also referred to as a work area). The first work area is a rewritable storage area according to the progress of the game, and the second work area is a rewritable storage area during the execution of anti-fraud measures and game machine test programs.

The storage areas of the main control RAM built in the main control chip include storage areas for switch state flags indicating the ON/OFF state of the stop changeover switch and the ON/OFF state of the automatic settlement switch, which are set from 1 to 6. A storage area for set value information indicating any value of RT status information storage area indicating which RT status among a plurality of RT statuses, a specific condition device indicating the winning status of a specific condition device such as a bonus , other game information storage areas where information necessary to progress the game is stored, unused unused storage areas, stack area storage areas where data saved from registers are stored, There is a temporary stack area storage area that is set when the power is turned on.

The main control RAM is initialized at the time of setting change processing by the setting change means, at the time of power failure recovery processing, and at the start of each game. The range is different.

During the setting change process, if power-off recovery cannot be performed normally, or if recovery is not possible, data 0 is set (initialized) in the RAM area excluding the switch status flag storage area. In other words, only the switch state flag is taken over the state before the setting change. For example, the RT state and the condition device flag are cleared and not taken over.

Also, during setting change processing, either when the power failure recovery can be performed normally or when the state is not recoverable, that is, when the setting change processing is performed normally, the storage area of the switch state flag , set value information storage area, RT status information storage area, and the storage area of the specific condition device are stored. In other words, the RT state, the set value data, and the condition device flag are inherited so that the game can be played with the set values after the setting change while maintaining the game state before the setting change. The setting value data inherits the information before the setting change, and new setting values are set in subsequent setting change processing.

In addition, during power-off recovery processing, at the start of each game, data is stored in the stack area storage area excluding the unused storage area of the RAM area and the maximum use area at the time of power-off recovery when the RAM is initialized. Set to 0.

<Sub-control board 1000>
A sub-control chip is mounted on the sub-control board 1000 . In the sub-control chip, the sub-control CPU, sub-control ROM, sub-control RAM, etc. are capable of data communication with each other via a bus. The sub-control board 1000 is capable of two-way communication with the performance control board, and transmits data designating the performance to be output to the speaker S, the LED lamp, the sub-switch 20, the performance switch, and the like. Information to the display device 32 is transmitted to the image control board. Further, the sub-control board 1000 is directly supplied with power from the power supply board.

<Rotor device substrate>
The reel device board is a relay board that performs data communication between the reel motor, reel sensor, door switch, payout sensor, external output terminal board 47 (also called external collective terminal board 47), etc. and the main control board 100. . A reel motor controls the drive of the reel. The reel sensor is a sensor that determines whether the reel is operating normally, and transmits data to the reel device board when the projecting piece (also called an index) passes the sensor. The door switch is a sensor that determines whether or not the front door PS2 is opened. The payout sensor is a sensor that determines whether or not medals are properly passed when they are paid out from the hopper 44 . The external collective terminal board is a relay board for transmitting data to a hall computer outside the game machine. Further, power is supplied directly from the power supply board to the rotary drum device board.

<Door relay board>
The information input to the door relay board includes various sensor information in the selector (insertion sensor 1, insertion sensor 2, passage sensor, chute sensor), bed switch information, stop switch information, and settlement switch information, and information to be output. These include blocker information, credit number information, bet number information, replay symbol combination display information, and payout number information. The door relay board includes a selector, bed switch, stop switch, checkout switch, credit number display 26, payout number display, replay lamp, 1 bed lamp, 2 bed lamp, 3 bed lamp, start lamp, medal insertion possible lamp, It is electrically connected to the advantageous section ramp.

<Production control board>
The production control board (also referred to as production control means) includes a sub switch 20, a sub cross key switch 21, a production switch, a movable accessory, a speaker S, a back lamp, an LED lamp provided on the front panel PS2, and a display device 32. is electrically connected to an image control board that controls the display contents of the .

The effect control means is configured to be capable of two-way communication with the sub-control means 1000, and controls the output of effects to the effect device based on the effect command received from the sub-control means 1000. - 特許庁

The effect control means selects the contents of the effect based on the lottery result of the combination by the internal lottery means. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect contents are provided in advance, and the effect control means performs a lottery using a software random number after the internal lottery means performs a lottery for a winning combination at the start of the game. Select content.

In addition, a plurality of types of effects are provided according to not only the result of the combination lottery but also the result of the freeze lottery, the game state (RT state, freeze state), and the like. More specifically, a plurality of types of presentation contents are provided corresponding to bonus wins, small win wins, replay wins, non-win wins, and the like.

As the game progresses, the content of the production is at what timing (when the start switch 12 is operated, when each stop switch 13 is operated, etc.) and what kind of production is output (how the lamp is lit, It determines whether to flash or turn off, what kind of sound to output from the speaker S, what kind of image to display on the display device 32, etc.).

Also, it is possible to generate an effect output by the effect control means according to an operation by the player. For example, the start switch 12, the stop switch 13, the medal insertion slot 17, the bet switch (MAX bet switch 18, 1 bet switch 19), the settlement switch, etc., for which operation signals are input to the main control board 100, are operated according to the operation signals. It is conceivable that an effect is generated by the effect control means of the sub-control board 1000 based on the sub-control command transmitted from the control board 100, and the sub-switch 20 and the sub-cross key for inputting the operation signal to the sub-control board 1000. It is also conceivable to directly generate an effect from the sub-control board 1000 according to the sub-input switch operating means such as the switch 21 and the effect switch.

<Image control board>
The image control board (also referred to as image control means) is provided with an image control ROM, a sound ROM, a cooling fan, and the like for specifically displaying the effect content on the display device 32 .

<Power board>
In the slot machine PS1 of the present embodiment, power is supplied from the power board to the reel device board and the sub-control board based on the operation of the power switch 40 . The power supplied to the reel device board supplies power to the main control board 100 and the door relay board. Then, the supplied electric power is supplied to each component to establish an electrical connection. The power supplied to the sub-control board 1000 supplies power to the performance control board and power to the image control board. The supplied electric power is supplied to each component and electrically connected.

The control of the main control board 100 that controls the game of the gaming machine will be described.

<Error type>
Errors are roughly classified into recoverable errors and unrecoverable errors.

<Recoverable error>
Errors that can be recovered include selector errors (medal retention error, medal backflow error, medal passing time error), errors related to the hopper 44 (hopper error, hopper empty error), door open error, harness disconnection error, etc. , When the operation of the reset switch is accepted after removing the cause of various recoverable errors, the game can be returned to the game without turning on the power again. During the restorable error, the display device 32, payout amount indicator, and various lamps display information about the error in order to notify the player of what error has occurred.

When a recoverable error is detected during a game, progress of the game may be stopped at the time of detection, or may be stopped after completion of the game in which the recoverable error is detected. By stopping the progress of the game during the restorable error, even if the restorable error occurs due to fraud, damage to the game parlor manager can be suppressed. As a condition for recovering from a recoverable error state, it may be configured so that recovery is automatically performed by removing the cause of the error, and an error that can be recovered without turning on the power again is called a recoverable error. ing.

<Unrecoverable error>
In the slot machine PS1 of this embodiment, when an unrecoverable error occurs, interrupts are prohibited, the progress of the game is restricted by clearing the output from the output port, etc., and the credit number indicator 26 displays according to the type of error. It notifies that it is in a non-recoverable state, such as

In addition, when a recoverable error is set, the recoverable error is cleared when the operation of the reset switch (not shown) is accepted. An unrecoverable error cannot be cleared simply by turning on the power again. In this case, the unrecoverable error is canceled by performing the setting change process. When the power is turned on again in the event of an unrecoverable error, after a part of the power-off recovery process is executed, the unrecoverable error display is repeatedly executed so that subsequent game processes are not executed.

As non-recoverable errors, if the number of bets at the lottery is out of the specified number, if the value is not within the normal range in the setting value error check, it is determined that the power supply shutdown processing was not performed normally when the power supply was restored. In some cases, when it is determined that there is a random number abnormality such as an abnormality in the frequency of the crystal oscillator, the symbol combination corresponding to the combination that has not been won on the active line is stopped in the winning determination process.

Further, when an unrecoverable error occurs, the progress of the game is stopped regardless of whether it is during the game or during the game standby (from the end of the game to the start of the next game).

<Game method, game flow>
In order to play a game in the slot machine PS1, first, medals are inserted from the medal slot 17, or pre-stored medals are betted (MAX bet switch 18, 1 bet switch 19). Set the number of medals to bet (also referred to as the prescribed number). In this embodiment, three sheets are set as the specified number. By setting the number of medals to be bet, the activated line is set to be effective and the game becomes possible.

When medals are inserted from a new medal insertion slot in a situation where the number of medals to bet is set to the upper limit, the number of game medals stored in the credit increases. The maximum number of cards stored in the credit is 50. If medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of bets (3) and the upper limit of the accumulated amount (50) are inserted from the medal slot (54th medal), the blocker of the medal selector is turned off (when medals are inserted into the gaming machine) in a state to prevent it) and returned to the receiving tray. That is, when the number of bets is the upper limit and the number of accumulated credits is the upper limit, the blocker is turned off (the path to the hopper 44 in the selector is not formed).

A situation in which the number of bets is added when medals are inserted is when the number of bets is less than 3 (less than the maximum number of bets in the game state when the medals are inserted). In addition, as a situation in which credits can be stored when medals are inserted, the number of bets is 3 (the maximum number of bets in the game state when medals are inserted) and the credit is less than 50 (credit is less than the maximum number that can be stored). That is, when the sum of the number of bets and the number of stored credits is less than 53, medals are inserted into the gaming machine when inserted from the medal slot. In addition, as a condition for inserting medals into the gaming machine when the medals are inserted, it is also possible that the player is waiting for a game (a period from the end of the game to the start of the next game). For example, a symbol combination related to replay is displayed, and the token insertion requirement is satisfied even during game standby after the automatic betting process is executed. In this case, since three coins are automatically betted, if the number of accumulated credits is less than 50, the token insertion requirement is satisfied.

Next, when the operation of the start switch 12 is received, the internal lottery process is executed, and after determining the result of the internal lottery process (also referred to as the result of the internal lottery process, the condition device number), the minimum game time (wait time (period), or 4.1 second timer) has passed, and if the wait time has passed, the rotation of each reel is started, and if the wait time has not passed, the wait time has passed. Wait without spinning each reel until

Next, when the operation (stop operation) of any stop switch of the stop switch 13 (left stop switch 13a, middle stop switch 13b, right stop switch 13c) is accepted, according to the timing of accepting the combination lottery result and the stop operation The reel corresponding to the stop switch 13 operated by is stopped. When all the reels are stopped (also called full stop), it is determined whether or not each stop symbol determined at the time of accepting the stoppage of each reel is normal. Search, and pay out medals (including addition to credits), set replay (automatic bet processing), set bonus status, end bonus status, set RT status, Processing such as termination of the RT state is performed, and one game is terminated.

<Freeze processing>
The freeze process (also referred to as a freeze effect) that delays the progress of the game by suspending the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time includes, for example, accepting game media, which are functions related to the progress of the game, and controlling the number of pre-credited game media bet. For example, the function related to acceptance of operation of the bet switch for setting, acceptance of operation of the start switch 12 for starting the game, or acceptance of stop operation of the reels may be temporarily stopped. Note that the freeze process (freeze effect) is a process controlled by the main control board 100 .

As the freeze effect, all the functions related to the progress of the game may be temporarily stopped, or only some of the functions may be temporarily stopped.

Modes for pausing the progress of the game include control processing based on the operation of the player (processing for forming a path through which medals are guided to the hopper 44 by blocker control, processing for setting the number of bets based on the operation of the bet switch, For example, reel rotation processing or internal lottery processing based on the operation of the start switch 12, and reel stop processing based on the operation of the stop switch 13) are not performed.

When an input signal based on the player's operation is issued during the period in which the progress of the game is paused by the freeze effect, control processing based on the input signal is not performed, the input signal is not accepted, or the input signal is not received. By performing processing such as delaying the transmission until a predetermined period elapses, the game end timing in one game is delayed as compared with the case where the freeze effect is not performed.

Regarding the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the start switch 12, when the start switch 12 is operated, the reels are not rotated for a predetermined period and the reels are rotated after a predetermined period. When is operated, internal lottery and reel rotation are not performed for a predetermined period of time, and internal lottery and reel rotation are performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, or when start switch 12 is operated, internal lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time. However, the reels are not rotated and the reels are rotated after a predetermined period of time has passed, or the predetermined period is set after the start switch 12 is operated and the internal lottery is performed, and the reels are rotated or stopped during the predetermined period. , or after the start switch 12 is operated to perform internal lottery and reel rotation, a predetermined period is set and stop acceptance of the stop switch 13 is disabled for the predetermined period.

Regarding the freeze effect performed based on the operation of the stop switch 13, as a result of the freeze effect performed based on the reception of the operation of the stop switch 13 and the operation of the stop switch 13, a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reel. In the freeze effect performed based on this, the control processing of the freeze effect is different.

As the control processing of the freeze effect performed based on the acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 13, for example, when the left stop switch 13a is operated during all reel rotations and freezes, the left reel corresponding to the left stop switch 13a is stopped. Afterwards, the stop acceptance of the middle stop switch 13b and the right stop switch 13c is invalidated. As a result, the player cannot stop the rotating middle and right reels for a predetermined period of time. , the timing until the end of the game in one game can be delayed.

As a result of accepting the operation of the stop switch 13, the operation of the stop switch 13 other than the stop switch 13 to be stopped last is accepted as the control processing of the freeze performance performed based on the stop display of the specific symbol on the reel. When a specific pattern is stopped and displayed on each reel as a result, the stop acceptance of the stop switch 13 to be stopped last is invalidated, or the operation of the stop switch 13 to be stopped last is accepted. Based on the fact that a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on each reel, the bet number setting process based on the operation of the bet switch to start the next game, the process of detecting the insertion of game media by the passing sensor, or replay is enabled. For example, control processing or the like based on the automatic betting processing that is performed when the player stops on the line is not performed.

During the predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed, the game progress control based on the player's operation is temporarily stopped, but the gaming machine operation irrespective of the progress of the game can be executed. For example, even if the stop control process based on the operation of the stop switch 13 is not performed, the rotation mode of the reel can be arbitrarily set such that it rotates in a normal rotation mode, rotates at a lower speed than usual, or rotates at a higher speed. can do.

As the rotation mode of the reels during a predetermined period, the reels are rotated in a direction opposite to the normal rotation (so-called reverse rotation), the reels are rotated a predetermined number of symbols and a specific combination of symbols is stopped, and a predetermined number of reels are rotated. For example, stopping a reel and rotating another reel, changing the rotation speed of a reel, or changing the operation of a reel due to a player's operation.

The predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed can be changed according to predetermined conditions. Here, the predetermined condition is the detection of a signal based on the operation reception status of various switches by the player (the operation status of the start switch 12, the bet switch, the stop switch 13, or the settlement switch, etc.), and the result of the freeze lottery. is mentioned. In addition, changing includes shortening or lengthening a predetermined period of time during which a freeze effect is performed in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped, or switching the rotation mode of the reels.

Control processing for shortening the suspension period includes forcibly terminating the suspension period or rewriting the suspension period to a period shorter than the suspension period. As control processing for lengthening the suspension period, another period is added after the suspension period, or the suspension period is rewritten to a longer period. Further, the pause period based on the freeze effect does not have to be set with an upper limit time, and may continue until a certain result is obtained based on the result of operation acceptance.

The pause period during which the freeze effect is performed may be set after the wait period has elapsed, or may be set including the wait period. If the wait period is included, the wait period and the freeze effect period are compared, and if the freeze effect ends during the wait period, the freeze effect is executed during the wait period, and the freeze effect ends during the wait period. If not, the freeze effect period may be set after the wait period, or the remaining wait period may be resumed after the freeze effect ends. In addition, if there is only a freeze performance period longer than the wait period in advance, the processing of comparing the wait period and the freeze performance period is omitted, and the freeze performance is started after the start switch 12 is operated (after internal lottery processing). It is also possible to

As a freeze effect, it is also possible to perform a freeze effect (also referred to as a pseudo-game) as if a normal game were progressing during the acceleration process. In the pseudo-game, the start switch 12 is operated, a pseudo-game period is set during the reel acceleration process after the internal lottery is performed, and reel rotation control is performed like a normal game during the pseudo-game period (pseudo-game The reel rotation control is performed based on the operation of the start switch based on the start of the game), and the reel stop control is performed based on the operation of the stop switch 13 . Also, it may be configured to rotate the reels again by operating the start switch 12 during the pseudo-game period. However, the internal lottery process based on the operation of the start switch 12, the winning judgment process or the payout control process based on the operation of the stop switch 13 are not performed.

In the pseudo-game, when the reels are stopped by operating the stop switch 13 or when the reels are automatically stopped as a reel performance, the stopped reels are swung up and down (so-called swing fluctuation). As a result, when the player operates the stop switch 13, it can be determined whether the game is a normal game or a pseudo game.

<Symbol combinations that do not require technical intervention>
A symbol combination that does not require technical intervention is a symbol combination that can stop and display the winning combination of symbols on the active line regardless of the timing at which the stop switch 13 is operated while the reels are spinning. means For example, when bell symbols are arranged at intervals of 3 symbols on all reels, the bell-bell-bell always stops (attraction rate is 100%), so it can be said that the symbol combination does not require technical intervention. Hereinafter, a winning combination with a pull-in rate of 100% may be referred to as PB=1, and a winning combination with a pull-in rate of all reels of 100% may be referred to as PB=1.

On the contrary, PB≠1 means that the symbol combination of the winning combination does not stop depending on the stop timing of the stop switch 13 while the reels are rotating. For example, if there is a place where there is no symbol related to the winning combination (eg, separated by 5 symbols) within the pull-in range, PB≠1, and the winning combination is sometimes called a PB≠1 combination.

<Small win priority control, bonus priority control>
Minor win priority control means that when a minor win and a bonus are won in duplicate, or when both the symbols related to the minor win and the symbols related to the bonus can be drawn when the minor win wins within the bonus, the symbols related to the minor win are drawn. .

The bonus priority control is to attract the bonus symbol when both the symbol related to the minor symbol and the symbol related to the bonus can be drawn in when the minor symbol and the bonus are won in duplicate or when the minor symbol in the bonus is won.

In addition, replay has the highest priority and cannot be missed, so when replay and small winnings, or replay and bonus condition device flags are turned on at the same time, patterns related to replay are always drawn.

<Normal section>
A normal section is a section in which processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. When the pressing order is won in the normal section, a process of transmitting to the sub-control means 1000 masked information (effect group number) indicating which pressing order was won is executed. In addition, when winning the pushing order in the normal section, notification of the pushing order (both the correct pushing order and the incorrect pushing order) is not displayed on the instruction monitor. As a result, in the normal section, both the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 1000 do not notify the pushing order even if the pushing order is won. I don't know.

<advantageous section>
The advantageous section is a section in which processing related to the instruction function can be executed, and the advantageous section is provided in order to suppress excessive medal acquisition by the AT. If you win the advantageous section transition lottery executed in the normal section, you can shift to the advantageous section. In the advantageous section, a lottery to transfer to AT can be held, but in order to suppress the above-mentioned excessive medal acquisition, it is designed so that the advantageous section ends based on certain conditions and shifts to the normal section. ing.
in particular,
1) When 1,500 games have been played from the next game after shifting to one advantageous section 2) When more than 2,400 medals have been obtained from the next game after shifting to one advantageous section 3) When any condition is satisfied is mentioned. By these means, excessive acquisition of medals can be suppressed. Incidentally, the arbitrary condition of 3) includes, for example, when one AT is finished, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, and the like.

<advantageous section ramp>
An advantageous section lamp is provided as information indicating on the main side that the vehicle is staying in an advantageous section. As a result, when the player confirms whether or not he/she is staying in the advantageous section, he/she can easily judge by lighting/non-lighting of the advantageous section lamp. Specifically, when the DP on the credit display 26 is lit, it indicates that the player is staying in the advantageous section, and when the DP on the credit display 26 is off, the player is not staying in the advantageous section. It is shown that. The lighting timing of the advantageous zone lamp is after all reels have stopped, after accepting the bet switch operation, when the first medal inserted for maintenance is detected, when the second medal inserted for maintenance is detected, and when the third medal inserted for maintenance is detected. Examples include when the second medal is detected, after receiving the start switch, or after winning a winning combination by internal lottery. In addition, as a condition to always light up, if you are staying in an advantageous section, and if you notify the operation procedure information of the choice hand and the ball output rate (maximum ball output rate) of the information game exceeds 1 ( increase).

In addition, it is configured to light up the advantageous zone lamp even when announcing the RT transition pushing order to an RT with a high replay probability although the ball payout rate does not exceed 1 because the pushing order small combination is not installed in the specifications. ing. This is to inform the player that the state is advantageous to the player by means of the advantageous section lamp, and is intended to prevent the player from suffering damage due to ignorance of the specifications of the gaming machine.

Note that if the condition for always lighting the advantageous section lamp as described above is not satisfied, there is no problem even if the timing for lighting the advantageous section lamp after the transition to the new advantageous section is arbitrary.

In addition, when the advantageous section lamp is lit once, it will continue to be lit until the advantageous section ends, and before accepting the operation of the start switch for the next game after the advantageous section ends (after all reels stop, After accepting the bet switch operation, when the first medal inserted for maintenance is detected, when the second medal inserted for maintenance is detected, or when the third medal inserted for maintenance is detected), the advantageous section lamp will not light up. to

With this configuration, even if the advantageous section lamp is not lit, it may be an advantageous section, and even if the advantageous section lamp is not lit, the player can feel the expectation that the processing related to the instruction function will be executed. can be given to As a result, conventionally, if it is a normal section, it has become a game that only waits to shift to an advantageous section, but if it is a gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible that an AT transition lottery etc. is performed even in a normal section. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the motivation of the game.

Further, when the advantageous section flag is 1, it is not necessarily an advantageous section. This is a normal section (advantageous section flag is 0), and in a game in which the advantageous section flag is 1 after winning the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section flag is 1 but before the transition to the advantageous section. This is because the game state is in the normal section. When executing the processing for transmitting whether the test signal is an advantageous section or a normal section, if the advantageous section flag is referenced, the signal for the advantageous section will be sent even though it is a normal section. send a different signal.

In order to prevent this situation, the test signal is configured to refer to the value of the advantageous interval clear counter when transmitting either the advantageous interval or the normal interval. When the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 0, a process is executed to output a test signal indicating that it is a normal section. ), a process for outputting a test signal indicating the advantageous section is executed. With such a configuration, the process for outputting the test signal can be performed by simply determining whether the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 0 or not, and the state can be accurately specified. , and the program execution speed can be improved. As described above, even when the advantageous interval is terminated under an arbitrary end condition, the value of the advantageous interval clear counter is set to 1. Therefore, in the processing for outputting the test signal, even in the game where the advantageous interval ends, the advantageous interval can be output correctly.
<AT>
AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and is also called a notification period, and is a period for facilitating the winning of a winning combination by a winning combination lottery (hereinafter referred to as notification). In general, means for notifying in the AT include the operation timing of the stop switch, the operation order of the stop switch, the operation timing and the operation order, and are also referred to as an operation procedure or an operation mode.

<Grouping of selected roles>
The main control means 100 transmits to the sub-control means 1000 the performance group number indicating that the choice hand is won when the choice hand is won during non-AT, and the performance group number and operation procedure information when the choice hand is won during AT. to the sub-control means 1000. In other words, since the operational procedure information is not transmitted to the sub-control means 1000 during non-AT, the sub-control means 1000 cannot notify the operational procedure. As a result, on the side of the sub-control means 1000, it is unclear which operation procedure is used to display a symbol combination advantageous to the player during non-AT, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player is displayed during AT. Since the operation procedure information that can be performed is transmitted, the operation procedure can be notified by the liquid crystal display device or the operation instruction lamp on the sub-control means 1000 side. As a result, the player can easily recognize the operation procedure, and can suppress illegal acquisition of the operation procedure information during non-AT.

<Processing related to instruction function>
Processing related to the instruction function includes not only AT-related lotteries such as AT transition lottery, AT additional lottery, AT end condition update (addition/subtraction of AT game number, addition/subtraction of AT execution notification count), but also AT state management It is a concept that includes processing related to Processing related to this instruction function can be executed with a predetermined number of bets for each gaming state, and when a plurality of bets is set as a prescribed number in a certain gaming state, only one bet number is set. configured to process. For example, when a 2-coin bet and a 3-coin bet are possible in the middle state of the bonus, the processing related to the command function can be executed only in the game with the 3-coin bet, and the processing related to the command function can be executed in the game with the 2-coin bet. is infeasible. That is, in a game with two bets, the AT lottery is not executed even if the AT lottery target role is won, or the AT game number is not updated according to the progress of the game. In addition, if SB or CB, which ends in one game, is dedicated to 2-bet games, and the game after SB or CB ends is 2-bet or 3-bet, replay is won with SB or CB. If the number of automatic bets is 2, the processing related to the instruction function cannot be executed in the game after the SB or CB is finished (it is possible to execute the processing related to the instruction function when betting 3). ), the number of bets to be automatically inserted when a replay is won in SB or CB is set to three. By doing so, it is possible to execute the processing related to the instruction function even in the game after the replay is won in SB or CB, so that the game that is disadvantageous to the player can be eliminated. It should be noted that, as described above, processing related to the advantageous section is configured to be executed regardless of the number of bets.

<Instruction monitor>
During the AT, when announcing the information on the operation procedure for the winning hand, the operation procedure information may be announced using the win number indicator. Specifically, "1" is displayed on the instruction monitor in the case of pushing order A (left, middle, right correct), and "2" is displayed on the instruction monitor in the case of pushing order B (left, right, middle, correct). In the case of push order C (middle left right correct), "3" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of push order D (middle right left correct), "4" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and push order E (right left In the case of the middle correct answer), "5" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of the pushing order F (right middle left correct answer), "6" is displayed on the instruction monitor.

With such a configuration, the player can know the correct pressing order by checking the instruction monitor. In addition, since the instruction monitor is controlled by the main control board, it is possible to accurately notify the pressing order even if the sub-control board is illegally modified.

Also, when the indication monitor is used also as the acquired number display, the above-described numbers (1 to 6) may be displayed in the lower digits, and "=" may be displayed as the identifier in the upper digits. In this case, the identifier can be used to determine whether the winning number indicator displays the winning number or the pressing order, so that the player's recognition is not hindered.

Also, when the instruction monitor is configured as a dedicated display, a 3-digit 7-segment display may be used. The reason for using three digits is that it corresponds to the number of reels. Then, in the case of push order A (left, middle, right correct), "123" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of push order B (left, right, middle, correct), "132" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and the push order is displayed. In the case of C (middle left right correct), "213" is displayed on the instruction monitor. In the case of , "231" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of pushing order F (right, middle, left correct), "321" is displayed on the instruction monitor. With such a configuration, it becomes easier to intuitively grasp the pressing order of the instruction monitor, and the player can easily grasp the correspondence relationship between the pressing order and the display of the instruction monitor.

The timing for displaying the pushing order on the instruction monitor is any period from when the pushing order is won by an internal lottery executed based on the operation of the start switch to when the stop switch becomes operable. is preferably the timing of With such a configuration, the pressing order can be notified before the player operates the stop switch, so it is possible to prevent the stop operation from being performed in an incorrect pressing order.

<Status display monitor (role ratio monitor)>
The role ratio monitor is the cumulative advantageous section ratio or the cumulative instructed role ratio (selectable according to the specifications of the game machine), the continuous role ratio among the latest 6000 games, and the role ratio among the latest 6000 games. It is a display device that switches and displays the ratio, the cumulative continuous role ratio, the cumulative role ratio, and the cumulative role object state ratio every 4800 ms. number can be displayed. The upper two digits of the four digit number displayed by the four 7-segment LEDs are called an identification segment, and the lower two digits are called a ratio segment.

"Role" in the role ratio refers to the first type special role (so-called RB), the second type special role (so-called CB), and the ordinary role (so-called SB). ” is a ratio calculated by payout during operation of accessory/total payout×100. In addition, payouts in the operation of the first class special role product continuous operation device (so-called BB) and the second type special role product continuous operation device (so-called MB) are also included in "payout during operation of the role product", but during BB Payouts in general games and general games during MB are not included in the “payout during operation of the accessory”.

The "continuous role" in the continuous role ratio refers to the first type special role (so-called RB), and the "continuous role ratio" is the payout during operation of the first type special role / total payout It is a ratio calculated by ×100. Note that the payout in the operation of the type 1 special accessory continuous operation device (so-called BB) is also included in the "payout during the operation of the accessory", but the payout in the general game during the BB is the "payout during the operation of the accessory". not included in

The "instruction-inclusive role" in the instruction-inclusive role ratio includes the payout in the game (so-called AT) in which the instruction function is activated in the above-mentioned "accessory", and the "instruction-inclusive role ratio" , (payout during operation of the instruction function or payout during operation of the accessory)/total payout×100. Here, (payout while the instruction function is activated or payout while the accessory is in operation) does not refer to the payout in the game in which the instruction function is in operation and the accessory is activated, but the payout in the game in which the instruction function is activated. It refers to the sum of the payouts of the game in which the number and the accessory are activated. If the game in which the instruction function was activated was the game in which the accessory was activated, instead of adding the two payouts, the payout during product operation). If the player makes a mistake in operating the stop switch in a game in which the AT is activated, the maximum payout may not be obtained. In this case, the payout is calculated based on the actual payout.

Among the information displayed on the role ratio monitor, the information displayed in the identification segment is the cumulative advantageous section ratio, the cumulative instructed role ratio, the continuous role ratio in the latest 6000 games, and the role ratio in the latest 6000 games. It is information for identifying which ratio is being displayed among the ratio, the cumulative continuous accessory ratio, the cumulative accessory ratio, and the cumulative accessory state ratio, and is indicated by "7U." and "7P. ”, “6Y.”, “7Y.”, “6A.”, “7A.”, “5H.”. For example, when "7U." It shows that it is a character ratio.

Of the information displayed on the role ratio monitor, the information displayed in the ratio segment is information for visually recognizing the calculation results of various ratios, and is displayed in two-digit numbers using two 7-segment LEDs. For example, when the calculation result is 70, "70" is displayed in the ratio segment. Note that the calculated results are rounded down to the nearest decimal point and displayed. Also, when the calculation result is 100, "99" is displayed. Also, when the total number of games is less than 400, the ratio segment is displayed as "00".

The identification seg is displayed in a flashing manner when the cumulative number of games is less than the reference number of games. The reference number of games is determined according to various ratios, 175,000 games in the case of the cumulative advantageous section ratio, 175,000 games in the case of the cumulative instructed accessory ratio, and the latest 6000 games. 6,000 games in the case of the continuous role ratio, 6,000 games in the case of the latest 6,000 games, and 17,500 games in the case of the cumulative continuous role ratio, In the case of the cumulative role item ratio, the number is 17,500 games, and in the case of the cumulative role item etc. state ratio, the number is 175,000 games.

The ratio seg is displayed in a blinking manner when the displayed numerical value is equal to or greater than the threshold. The threshold is determined according to various ratios, and is 70 in the case of the cumulative advantageous section ratio, 70 in the case of the cumulative instructed role ratio, and 70 in the case of the continuous role ratio among the latest 6000 games. 60 in the case of the latest 6000 game character ratios, 70 in the case of cumulative continuous character ratios, 70 in the case of cumulative total character ratios, etc. 50 for state ratios. If the total number of games is less than 400 and the calculation result is equal to or greater than the threshold value but "00" is displayed in the ratio segment, the ratio segment is displayed in a lighting mode.

In order to confirm whether the role ratio monitor can operate normally, a test pattern is displayed in the identification segment and the ratio segment for 4800 ms after the power is turned on and the interrupt process is activated. As a test pattern, all segments (including DP) of four 7-segment LEDs constituting the role ratio monitor are displayed in a blinking manner. For example, "8.8.8.8." may be displayed in a blinking manner. The test pattern may be displayed at any timing during setting change, setting confirmation, or RWM abnormal error, in addition to the timing after power-on.

When the cumulative number of games in the identified segment is less than the reference number of games, when the displayed numerical value is greater than or equal to the threshold value in the ratio segment, and when the test pattern is displayed in the identification segment and the ratio segment, the segment is displayed in a blinking manner. However, more specifically, the blinking mode is displayed by switching between lighting and extinguishing at every 300 ms such as lighting 300 ms→extinguishing 300 ms→lit 300 ms→extinguishing 300 ms→ . . . Also, when the various ratio information is switched, lighting is started, thereby preventing the display period of various ratio information from becoming longer or shorter depending on the timing of lighting and blinking.

As described above, the cumulative advantageous section ratio or the cumulative instructed role ratio, the continuous role ratio among the latest 6000 games, the role ratio among the latest 6000 games, and the cumulative continuous The character object ratio, the cumulative character object ratio, and the cumulative condition ratio of the character object, etc. are configured to switch the display contents every 4,800 ms, and this 4,800 ms is set to a multiple of 600 ms, which is one set of lighting and blinking. By doing so, it is possible to configure so that one of the 7-segment LEDs is always lit at the switching timing of the various ratios displayed on the role ratio monitor even when displaying in a blinking mode. becomes.

By configuring in this way, even at the timing when various ratio information is switched, lighting is started, so that it is possible to continuously display a display that does not give a sense of discomfort due to the fact that the blinking period does not deviate.

In addition, since the test pattern display period after the power is turned on is also set to 4800 ms, the 7-segment LED is extinguished when the test pattern is displayed for 4800 ms. It is possible to display information about the included role ratio from lighting.

Next, a control method for blinking display on the role ratio monitor will be described.

In order to blink the display mode of the role ratio monitor, it has a storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching between lighting and lighting. A storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching between lighting and extinguishing is a 2-byte storage area, and a process of adding 1 is executed for each interrupt process. A storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch between lighting and extinguishing is initialized (0 is stored) when the power is turned on, and then circulates between 0 and 299 each time an interrupt process is executed. In other words, the next value after 299 is 0.

Example 1) When the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch between lighting and extinguishing is set to "0" and the update process is performed, the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching between lighting and extinguishing is set to " 1”. At this time, the carry flag is set to 1 (the carry flag is set to 1 because a carry occurs as a result of the calculation of "0-299").

Example 2) If the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch on and off is "298" and the update process is performed, the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch on and off will be set to " 299”. At this time, the carry flag is set to 1 (the carry flag is set to 1 because a carry occurs as a result of the calculation of "298-299").

Example 3) If the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch on and off is "299" and the update process is performed, the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch on and off will be set to " 0”. At this time, the carry flag is set to 0 (the carry flag is set to 0 because no carry occurs as a result of the calculation of "299-299").

As described above, if the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching between lighting and extinguishing is any value from 0 to 298, the carry flag is set to 1, and the time for switching between lighting and extinguishing is set to 1. If the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for management is 299, carry flag=0. In other words, the carry flag becomes 0 every 300 ms.

When the carry flag becomes 0, the flashing switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is updated. The flashing switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is initialized (stored to 0) when the power is turned on. When 0 is stored in the flashing switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS), the role ratio monitor is turned on, _FL_CHG_FLS), the role ratio monitor is turned off. In other words, since the carry flag becomes 0 every 300 ms, by repeatedly storing 0 and 1 in the flashing switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) every 300 ms, the display mode of the role ratio monitor changes between the lighting mode and the extinguishing mode every 300 ms. can be repeatedly displayed (blinking display).

When the display of the role ratio monitor is displayed in a blinking mode, if the total number of games in the identification segment is less than the reference number of games, if the display numerical value is greater than or equal to the threshold value in the ratio segment, the test pattern is displayed in the identification segment and the ratio segment. Since it is one of the cases of displaying, in cases other than these cases, it is displayed in the lighting mode without referring to the flashing switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS). However, regardless of whether or not the blinking switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is referred to, the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch between lighting and extinguishing is updated for each interrupt process, so the blinking switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is updated as needed, and even when the blinking switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is switched from not referring to to referring to it, the timing of turning on and off and the switching timing of various ratio displays can be displayed without deviation. It becomes possible.

<Program start processing flow>
The program start processing executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

When the power is turned on, the main control board 100 performs initial settings regarding the operation of the gaming machine. Specifically, it performs RAM check processing for setting the interrupt mode, setting the functions of the main CPU, and creating power failure recovery data. In the RAM check process, it is determined whether or not the checksum of all RAMs is normal. If the condition is satisfied, the power failure recovery data is determined to be normal, and if the condition is not satisfied, the power failure recovery data is determined to be abnormal.

Next, the states of the setting key switch signal and the door open detection switch signal are checked to determine whether or not the setting key switch 37 and the door open detection switch are on.

When the setting key switch 37 and the door open detection switch are on, the setting change enable flag is set on to indicate that the setting change mode is to be entered. Next, it is determined whether the power failure recovery data is normal or whether the recovery is possible. If the power-off restoration data is normal or in a restorable state, then it is determined whether or not a setting changeable flag indicating whether or not the setting can be changed is on. If the setting changeable flag is ON, the process proceeds to the setting change processing in FIG. Similarly, if the power failure recovery data is abnormal or cannot be recovered, the process proceeds to the setting change process. Then, after the setting change process, the main game progress shown in FIG. 9 is entered.

If the setting key switch 37 and the door open detection switch are not on and if the setting changeable flag is off, it is determined whether or not the power failure recovery data created in the RAM check process is normal. If the power-off recovery data is abnormal, an error is reported and the process shifts to non-recoverable error processing to stop the progress of the game of the slot machine PS1. On the other hand, if the power failure recovery data is normal, the power failure recovery process shown in FIG. 8 is performed. Then, after the power-off recovery process, the main game progress shown in FIG. 9 is entered. After the power-off recovery process, the game is restarted from the state before the power-off occurred, so the process is not necessarily executed from the beginning of the main game progress.

In the non-recoverable error processing, interrupts are prohibited, and the output of the output port (output of sub-control command, output of excitation signal to stepping motor, etc.) is cleared. Then, the display (notification) of the error is repeated on the obtained number display 27 .

<Power off processing>
Power-off processing executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the present embodiment, when the power switch 40 is turned off or an event such as a power failure occurs in which the supply of power is interrupted (also referred to as a power interruption), the operating voltage for operating the slot machine PS1 drops. When the operating voltage falls below the threshold, the voltage monitoring circuit detects the power cutoff, generates a power cutoff detection signal, and the power cutoff detection signal is input to the input port of the main control chip. Then, in the judgment processing for judging whether or not the power interruption detection signal of the interruption processing is inputted, the power interruption processing is executed when it is judged that the power interruption detection signal is inputted. When determining whether or not the power-off detection signal is input in the interrupt process, the determination may be made by one interrupt process, or may be determined by two or more interrupt processes. In other words, when judging whether or not the power supply has been turned off by multiple interruption processes, even if it is judged that the power supply interruption detection signal has been input the first time, it is judged that the power supply interruption detection signal has not been input the second time. If so, do not execute power off processing. This is to prevent power-off processing from being executed when noise or an instantaneous interruption (a state in which the voltage falls below the threshold for a moment but immediately rises above the threshold) occurs.

In the power-off process, the output port is cleared, interrupts that are periodically executed are prohibited, and the interrupt disable/enable state at power-off is saved. Next, the used registers are saved and the stack pointer is saved. When the data is saved, the power-off processing completed flag indicating that the power-off processing has been performed is turned on and saved, and the checksum data of all the RAM areas is calculated and saved. Then, writing to the RAM is prohibited, and the system waits for a reset. The address range of the stored stack pointer, the presence or absence of a power-off processing completion flag, and whether or not the checksums of all RAM areas are normal are determined during power-off recovery processing.

<Interrupt processing>
Interrupt processing executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In this embodiment, interrupt processing is configured to occur periodically every 2.235 ms (milliseconds).

When interrupt processing is started, the necessary data stored in the register is compared, and when a power-off detection signal is received, power-off processing is executed, and the input port that determines the input of various sensors and operation switches is read. Then, various timers (freeze period measurement timer, wait period measurement timer, etc.) are measured, and each reel is accelerated, rotated at a constant speed, decelerated, decelerated, or stopped. control and update the driving state according to the driving state of Next, port output processing is performed to create and output data (such as an excitation signal for the stepping motor and a drive signal for the hopper 44) to be output for each output port, and it is checked whether or not various abnormalities have occurred. Various kinds of abnormalities include whether or not the current set value is a normal value, and whether or not the operation pattern of the input/discharge sensor is normal. Next, an external signal is output to set (on/off control) an external signal such as a bonus signal, an ART signal, a security signal, a medal insertion signal, and a medal payout signal to be output to an external system such as a hall computer (S304).

Next, if there is a sub-control command set in the control command transmission process, it outputs the sub-control command to the sub-control board 1000, controls the lighting of various LEDs, and sub-controls such as stop switch operation sound and medal insertion sound. The interrupt processing is terminated by outputting notification data to be transmitted to the board, outputting a signal related to the performance test, restoring the register, and saving the interrupt permission flag to ON.

The types of sub-control commands include a start command when the start switch is operated, a winning information command indicating the result of an internal lottery, a reel rotation start command when the reel starts accelerating, and a rotating reel. There are various commands such as a left reel stop command, a middle reel stop command, a right reel stop command, and an all reel stop command by operating each stop switch for stopping.

<Power failure recovery process>
Power-off recovery processing executed by the main control board 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In this embodiment, when the power is turned on by turning on the power switch 40, the main control board 100 executes a power-off restoration process for restoring various data to the state before the power-off.

In the power-off recovery process, the stack pointer is recovered, and the output data related to the sub-control command to be transmitted to the sub-control board 1000 is recovered. After that, it is determined whether or not the set value data is within the normal range. As a result of the judgment, if it is abnormal (the value is out of the defined range), it shifts to unrecoverable error processing. On the other hand, if normal (within a defined range of values), an unused RAM area is initialized, a periodically executed interrupt is activated, and the input port is read. After that, the power-off processing completion flag is cleared, the used registers are restored, and the interrupt prohibition/permission state at the time of power-off is restored, and the power-off recovery processing is completed. It should be noted that when the power failure return processing is completed, the state before the power failure occurs is restored, and if it does not return (at the time of setting change), the game progress main control processing is performed from the beginning.

In this embodiment, the interrupt is activated at a predetermined timing during the power-off recovery process, but the interrupt may be activated after the power-off recovery process in the program start process.

<Description of main game progression>
A game progress main control process executed by the main control board 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The main control board 100 refers to the value of the freeze effect number stored before the previous game, and executes the freeze effect when the stored freeze effect number corresponds to the number to execute the freeze effect, and saves the freeze effect. If the freeze effect number provided does not correspond to the number to execute the freeze effect, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the freeze effect. It may be configured so that the freeze effect number is not saved when the freeze effect is not executed. may be configured.

Next, when game medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 17, the number of bets or the number of credits is updated (game medal insertion process). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of bets enabling the game to be executed has been placed, and if it is determined that a bet has been placed, it is determined whether or not the start switch 12 has been operated, and it is determined that no bet has been placed. In this case, it waits for the reception of operation of the bet switch if it is in the state of inserting game medals or in the state of being stored in credits (in the case of being in the state of being stored in credits). If the number of bets that makes the game executable has been placed and the start switch 12 has been operated (it is determined that the start switch signal is ON), internal lottery processing is performed and the start switch 12 has not been operated ( If it is not determined that the start switch signal is ON, the reception of the operation of the start switch 12 is waited.

In the internal lottery process, the internal lottery random numbers are generated and acquired, and a predetermined arithmetic process is executed to determine the winning combination (condition device number). After determining the winning combination, a stop control table corresponding to the stop timing of each stop switch is created in advance, and stop control is executed even if the stop switch operation is accepted immediately after allowing the stop switch operation acceptance after reel rotation. be as prepared as possible.

The types of winning combinations provided in the slot machine PS1 are roughly classified into bonus, minor combination, and replay.

A bonus means a feature that is activated in a predetermined case. Generally, it is activated when the symbol combination of "7-7-7" or "7-7-bar" is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the display window 4. FIG. Depending on the operation of the bonus-related accessory, the number of symbol combinations related to winning for each specified number is changed, or the conditional device activation probability of the symbol combination related to winning for each specified number is changed. The bonus is divided into RB, BB, CB, MB and SB.

RB is an abbreviation for regular bonus, and is also called a first-class special bonus. RB is generally set as an end condition of obtaining 8 small wins or 12 game results, and during RB, RB middle win set higher than normal win lottery table winning probability of small win. A role lottery is performed using a lottery table.

BB is an abbreviation for Big Bonus, and is also called a continuous operating device for the first class special bonus. BB is set as a termination condition of paying out more than 285 game medals related to winning a small role, and during BB, a BB medium role lottery table in which the probability of winning a small role (to be described later) is set higher than that of a normal role lottery table. Perform a role lottery using In addition, it is not necessary to provide the BB middle winning lottery table during the BB. For example, the BB middle winning lottery table may be called a BB middle winning lottery table that continuously operates the RB middle winning lottery table, which will be described later, until the BB end condition is satisfied.

CB is an abbreviation for challenge bonus, and is also called a second type special accessory. The CB can be set in such a state that at least all minor winning combinations have been won regardless of the result of the winning combination lottery. Further, during CB, stop control different from normal stop control is performed for a predetermined reel. For example, it is conceivable to control the left reel 8a to stop within 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds.

Since the CB is in a state where at least all of the small wins have been won as described above, the symbol combination that can be displayed according to the operation procedure may not be displayed (also referred to as a dropout). For example, during CB, by controlling the left reel 8a to stop within 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds, if it stops within 190 milliseconds, a specific pattern can be placed on the effective line at any operation timing. Although it could be displayed, if it stops within 75 milliseconds, there may be a case where a specific pattern cannot be displayed at a specific operation timing.

MB is an abbreviation for middle bonus, and is also called a continuous operating device related to the second type special bonus. The MB is set as ending conditions such as payout of more than 153 medals associated with winning a small winning combination, winning of RB, or winning of SB, which will be described later.

SB is an abbreviation for a single bonus, and is also called an ordinary accessory. The SB is set as an end condition that the result of one game is obtained. During SB, a combination lottery is performed using an SB medium combination lottery table in which the probability of winning a small combination is set higher than that of a normal combination lottery table.

In the present embodiment, the BB uses the BB medium combination lottery table to perform the combination lottery, but the invention is not limited to this. A game may be played using a BB general role lottery table in which the winning probability of RB is increased together with the RB and a RB medium role lottery table in which the probability of winning a minor role is set higher than that of the normal role lottery table. Even in this case, the BB still sets a payout exceeding 285 medals for winning a small winning combination as an end condition. In addition, what controls these bonuses is generically referred to as special game control means.

A small combination is a winning combination in which a combination of symbols based on the winning minor combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and medals are paid out based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed when it is determined that a prize has been won by a winning determination process (to be described later). be.

In replay (also called replay role), the symbol combination based on the winning replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, and when it is determined as winning by the winning determination process, replay (automatically without inserting new medals) This is a combination that gives a game that allows the next game to be played by betting. Since the replay is never missed in the winning game, the next game after winning the replay is always a replay.

In the lottery result of the combination lottery, when none of the bonus combination, the minor combination, and the replay combination are won, the winning process is not performed as described later. When the player loses, the combination of symbols that does not relate to any combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

Of the hands drawn by lottery, if the combination of symbols for BB, RB, and MB is not stop-displayed on the active line in the winning game, the winning flag can be carried over to the next game or later. It can be done (special role carryover means). While the winning flag is carried over, the role lottery may be performed using the role lottery table before the winning flag is carried over, or the carry-over medium role lottery table (also referred to as the internal lottery table or the internal medium lottery table) according to the winning flag. ) may be used to draw a winning combination. When the combination of symbols based on the winning BB, RB or MB is stopped and displayed on the active line while using the carryover middle role lottery table, it is determined that the shift condition of the role lottery table is met, and the carryover middle role lottery table is used. The lottery table is shifted to the combination lottery table corresponding to the winning flag.

Winning probabilities for a plurality of types of winning combinations are determined in the winning combination lottery table, and a plurality of types of winning combination lottery tables are provided according to the game state. For example, it corresponds to a BB middle winning lottery table used during BB, an MB middle winning lottery table used during MB, and the like.

In the combination lottery table, there are lotteries for single winning combinations in which one type of symbol combination can be stopped and displayed on the activated line, and multiple winning combinations in which multiple symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed on one or more activated lines. Set according to the result.

A plurality of symbol combinations set as overlapping winning hands may be set so that one winning hand can be stopped and displayed according to the operation mode of all the symbol combinations, or some of the symbol combinations cannot be stopped and displayed. can be set to Of the multiple winning combinations, the combination corresponding to a part of symbol combinations that cannot be stopped may be referred to as a control combination.

As for the role of the control service, even if the same symbol combination can be stopped and displayed on the active line as a result of multiple lottery wins, the display will be stopped according to the type of control service set as a duplicate winning combination. It plays the role of being able to control the effective line to be different.

Winning flag control means turns on a flag corresponding to the winning combination when any combination is won in the lottery result of the combination lottery. Then, when all the stop switches 13 are operated by the player to end the winning process for the winning combination, the flag corresponding to the winning combination is turned off.

As for BB, RB and MB mentioned above, the flag is turned on in the winning game, but when all the stop switches 13 are operated, the winning BB, RB or MB symbol combination is the valid line. If it is not stop-displayed above, the flag is carried over to the next game onwards, the above-mentioned carry-over middle role lottery table is set, and the symbol combination of BB, RB or MB that wins is stop-displayed and won. The flag corresponding to BB, RB or MB is turned off by completing the prize winning process for the role.

In addition, an RT combination lottery table is provided in the combination lottery table. RT is an abbreviation for replay time, which is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay is different in a role lottery than in a normal role lottery table.

As a specific usage example of RT, the winning probability of replay may be increased by replacing the losing area of the normal combination lottery table with replay, or the replay area of the normal combination lottery table may be replaced with losing and replayed. You may make it reduce the winning probability of.
Further, although the area of the normal combination lottery table and the replay are the same, the type of replay to be won within the area of the replay may be made different.
The slot machine PS1 is provided with a plurality of RT combination lottery tables, each of which is configured to shift to another RT state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied.

The transition conditions for the RT combination lottery table are as follows. Transition condition 1 is when a specific symbol combination (symbol combination related to bonus, RT transition symbol combination) is stopped and displayed, transition condition 2 is when a bonus is won, and transition condition 3 is when BB, RB, BB, RB, etc. Or when MB is finished, transition condition 4 is when a specified number of games have been played after a specific symbol combination (RT transition symbol combination) is stopped and displayed, and transition condition 5 is when BB, RB, or This is when the specified number of games have been played after the MB is finished. The transition conditions for these RT combination lottery tables can be appropriately set according to game characteristics.

The number is the winning number of each lottery result determined in the internal lottery table by the internal lottery means. Also, the sum of the respective numbers is 65536. For example, the winning probability of the lottery result of the number 4 is 1/16384.

In addition, when any one of transition conditions 1 to 5 of the above-described RT combination lottery table is satisfied, the set number relating to replay can be changed. For example, the replay probability of RT1 is 1/7.3, and when the game shifts from RT1 to RT2, the replay probability of RT2 may be changed to 1/1.5. As a result, by shifting to a state where the replay probability is high, it is possible to suppress the decrease in medals and add interest to the game.

Next, it is checked whether the minimum playing time (equivalent to 4.1 seconds) set in the previous game has passed. If it is determined that the minimum playing time has passed (if it is determined that the value of the minimum playing time timer is 0), the minimum playing time is newly set, and if it is not determined that the minimum playing time has passed ( If it is not determined that the value of the minimum game time timer is 0), it is checked whether or not the minimum game time has passed after decrementing the value of the minimum game time timer. This minimum game time check process is executed until it is determined that the minimum game time has passed, and other processes are executed as the game progress main process between the process of determining the minimum game time and the process of newly setting the minimum game time. configured not to. As a result, since the minimum game time is not extended by other processes, the game time of the player can be made available as soon as possible. That is, it is possible to prevent the game from being delayed without making the player wait.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another process may be executed as the game progress main process between the process of determining the minimum playing time and the process of newly setting the minimum playing time. Other processing in this case may be processing for clearing the RWM address, processing for storing other data in the RWM, or other instructions with a short processing time. Since the processing time for these processes is extremely short, the extension of the minimum playing time cannot be experienced by the user. After newly setting the minimum playing time, reel rotation start preparation processing is executed.

In the reel rotation start preparation process, the data relating to the spinning reel stop saved in the previous game is initialized, the stop table used in the current game is set, the rotation start output of all reels is requested, and the reel rotation start is started. Set the sub-control command (reel rotation start command) shown.

The stop table is provided corresponding to the symbol control number determined by the result of the combination lottery by the internal lottery means, and predetermines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the operation timing of the stop switch 13 .

After the reel rotation start preparation process is completed, a process relating to a freeze effect (for example, a reel effect before reel rotation) is executed. In the freeze effect, the reels are slightly moved or reversely rotated, mainly to indicate the degree of expectation of the winning combination.

When the freeze effect is not executed, or after the freeze effect is executed and the execution of the freeze effect is completed, the reel rotation process (also referred to as reel rotation process, reel rotation start process, or reel rotation start process) is performed. Execute. There are four reel rotation states: an acceleration state, a constant speed rotation state, a stop preparation state, and a stop state. When the reel is to be rotated, the acceleration state is set. In the acceleration state, the stepping motor is gradually rotated by interrupt processing.

Acceleration processing executed in the acceleration state is processing executed from a state in which reel rotation is stopped to a constant speed rotation processing. In the constant-speed rotation process, the stepping motor is moved one step for each interrupt process, but if the constant-speed rotation process is suddenly executed while the reel is stopped, there is a high possibility of loss of synchronism due to lack of torque. Become. Therefore, an acceleration process is required to gradually rotate the reels. In the acceleration process of this embodiment, the stepping motor is first moved by one step after 50 interrupt processes, then the stepping motor is moved by one step after 30 interrupt processes, and then stepping is performed after 10 interrupt processes. Move the motor one step, then move the stepping motor one step after handling five interrupts, move the stepping motor one step after handling two interrupts, and turn the stepping motor after one interrupt handling. Move one step. After that, the process is connected to a constant speed rotation process in which the stepping motor is moved by one step for each interrupt process.

When the constant-speed rotation process is being executed, the value of the rotation failure detection counter is incremented for each interrupt process to detect rotation failure. Since the initial value of the rotation failure detection counter is set to 0, it is incremented for each interrupt processing. , 0, it may be determined that the rotation failure is detected.

In addition, in the constant speed rotation state, the stop reception of the stop switch is permitted, and the operation of the stop switch is waited. When the stop acceptance of the stop switch is permitted, the lamp of the stop switch is lit in blue to inform the player that the stop switch is valid (when the stop acceptance of the stop switch is not permitted, the red light is lit). The lighting control of the stop switch lamp may be performed by the main control means 100 or by the sub-control means 1000 . Further, as lighting control of the lamps of the stop switches, when executing push order navigation, the lamps of the stop switches may be flashed so that the player can easily recognize the stop switch to be stopped. .

Also, a command indicating that the reel has started rotating is transmitted to the sub-control means 1000, and when the sub-control means 1000 receives the command, a reel rotation time measurement timer for measuring the rotation time of the reel is set and counted. Start. Then, when the value of the reel rotation time measurement timer reaches a predetermined value (time equivalent to 3 minutes), the message "Please stop the reels" (reel stop warning image) is displayed on the liquid crystal to prompt the player to rotate the reels. encourage rotation. The reel rotation time measurement timer is initialized when the stop switch is operated (when the stop switch operation is accepted), and if there is a reel that is still spinning, it counts again. In this way, the reel rotation time measurement timer continues to be updated until all the reels are stopped.

In addition, if the reel stop warning image is displayed at the same time as the push order navigation, by displaying it in front of the push order navigation, when the display area of the reel stop warning image and the push order navigation overlaps Also, the visibility of the reel stop warning image is ensured, and the player can be clearly urged to operate the stop switch. Also, at this time, the push order navigation becomes difficult to see and there is a risk that you will not know which reel to stop. The warning image may be made smaller or moved) so that the push order navigation can be recognized.

After enabling reception of operation of the stop switch in the game progress main processing, determination processing of reception of operation of the stop switch (reel stop reception check processing) is repeated until the stop switch is operated. When it is determined that one of the stop switches has been operated, stop control (also referred to as slip control) of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is executed. At this time, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch shifts from the constant speed rotation state to the stop preparation state. In the stop preparation state, the reel is rotated to the target stop position while rotating at a constant speed. Then, when it reaches the target stop position, it shifts to a stop state, and all the four-phase excitations are turned ON to apply the brakes. Slip control is performed within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch 13 is operated. In this embodiment, when accepting the operation of the stop switch 13, it is possible to pull in symbols up to four symbols ahead.

Here, the target stop position is determined by whether or not the pattern number currently passing and the pattern number saved as the stop position match. All 4-phase excitation is turned ON as a position. Also, the pattern number currently passing means that the initial pattern number is set at the moment the index sensor detects the index (when the index signal rises). It is judged by setting the pattern number next to the number.

After executing the reel stop acceptance check process, it is checked whether all the reels are stopped. When all reels are stopped, winning judgment processing is executed and then winning processing is executed, and when all reels are not stopped, stop operation reception waiting processing of the stop switch corresponding to the spinning reel is executed. . Then, after all the reels have stopped, the contents displayed on the status display monitor are updated, and the process proceeds to advantageous section clear counter management processing. Then, a game end check process for updating the RT status, etc. is performed, and a series of main flow of the game progress is finished. Note that the software random number update process may be performed during the period from when the reel starts to rotate until the stop operation is accepted.

Winning judgment processing is processing for judging whether or not the combination of symbols forming a winning combination is stopped on the pay line. In order to determine whether or not the stop symbol determined when the operation of the stop switch is abnormal, the symbol combination actually stopped on the active line is not used for determination. After it is determined by the prize determination process that the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination has been stopped and displayed on the activated line, the winning process is performed, and it is not determined by the winning determination process that the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination has stopped on the activated line. If it does, perform processing based on the loss.

The winning process is a process of giving a privilege to the player based on the combination of symbols to be stopped on the activated line. Winning processing when a symbol combination based on a minor combination is stopped includes payout of medals based on the stopped symbol combination, processing of shifting the game state based on the stopped symbol combination, and symbol combination based on replay. As the winning process when the is stopped, it is the process of giving the right to replay and the process of shifting the game state based on the stopped symbol combination, and the winning process when stopping the symbol combination based on the bonus is a process of shifting the game state based on the stopped symbol combination. In addition, in the case of a loss, the winning process is not performed.

However, without being limited to this, when the result of the winning determination process is a loss, the winning process based on the losing process may be performed, and as a result of the winning process, no benefit may be given to the player. Further, as the winning process based on the loss, the game state may be shifted according to the operation mode when the game is lost. For example, when all the stop switches 13 are operated in accordance with a predetermined operation order when losing, a transition to a game state with a different freeze winning probability can be mentioned. In addition, even in the case of an apparent loss due to the omission of a small winning combination, it is possible to carry out a prize winning process such as controlling the transition of the game state such as transition to the RT state without paying out. Furthermore, as a winning process based on a bonus, a payout of medals or a replay right based on the stop-displayed symbol combination may be added.

The process of transitioning the game state includes setting a combination lottery table according to the game state to be transitioned, setting reel control according to the game state to be transitioned, and setting a freeze winning probability according to the game state to be transitioned. or a combination thereof.

In the winning determination process, when the winning symbol combination is determined, the winning symbol combination information (stopped eye information) stopped and displayed on the active line and the winning lottery result information are transmitted to the sub-control board 1000 . On the other hand, when the sub-control board 1000 receives these pieces of information, it can use the display device 32, the lamp, or the speaker S to output an effect according to the winning symbol combination information and the combination lottery result information.

In the winning determination process, winning is determined on all active lines, and as a result of the determination, when a plurality of symbol combinations based on overlapping winning hands are stopped and displayed on a plurality of activated lines, the stop-displayed multiple symbol combinations are displayed. Winning processing is performed for each.

For example, when a small winning combination with a payout number of 2 and a small combination with a payout number of 10 are stopped and displayed on a plurality of active lines, the winning processing is performed as a small winning combination with a payout number of 2. 12 coins are paid out by summing the number of coins to be paid out based on 10 and the number of coins to be paid out based on the set minor combination.

An upper limit is set for the number of payouts for one time, and when the upper limit of the number of payouts is exceeded when the combination of symbols based on a plurality of small wins is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the number of payouts of the upper limit is paid out. .

For example, when the upper limit of the number of payouts is set to 15, and the small winning combination with the number of payouts set at 12 and the small combination with the number of payouts set at 10 are stopped on a plurality of active lines. As the winning process, when the total value of the small winning combination of 12 coins and the small winning combination of 10 coins exceeds the upper limit value, the upper limit value of 15 coins is paid out.

In the present embodiment, medals are set to be paid out only for small wins, but medals corresponding to the number of bets may be paid out as prize-winning processing based on replay, or prize-winning processing based on bonuses may be set in advance. You may pay out as many medals as you have.

<Advantageous Section Clear Counter Management Processing>
Among the processes executed by the game progress main according to the present embodiment, the advantageous zone clear counter management process relating to the management of advantageous zones will be described with reference to FIG. 11 .

First, the current value of the advantageous section clear counter is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether the value of the advantageous section clear counter before the subtraction is 0 or not. When it is determined that the value of the advantageous section clear counter before subtraction is 0, it is next determined whether the advantageous section flag is 1 or not. The advantageous section flag corresponds to the game state. When the advantageous section flag is 1, it is an advantageous section, and when the advantageous section flag is 0, it is a normal section. When the advantageous interval flag is determined to be 1, it indicates that it is decided to shift from the current game to the advantageous interval, so 1500 is stored in the advantageous interval clear counter. 1500 stored in the advantageous section clear counter corresponds to the maximum number of games that can be played in the advantageous section, and when the advantageous section is played 1500 times at maximum, the normal section is set from the next game. This is for the purpose of preventing addiction, suppressing the state in which the number of medals continues to increase throughout the day, and not significantly fueling the gambling spirit.

As for the timing of setting the advantageous section flag to 1, the advantageous section transition lottery process is performed between the reception of the start switch and the start of rotation of the reels. Advantageous zone transition lottery processing is a process that is passed when the condition device number to be the target of the lottery is selected. , the advantageous section flag is set to 0 (normal section). In this embodiment, the advantageous section transition lottery is a process that is executed only in the normal section. It is also conceivable to execute the advantageous section transition lottery during the advantageous section. In this case, if the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the advantageous section flag is set to 1, but if the advantageous section transition lottery is not won, the current flag is maintained (if the advantageous section flag is 1, the If the interval flag is 0, 0 is maintained). When the advantageous section flag is updated from 1 to 0, it is updated by the parameter initialization processing when the advantageous section shifts to the normal section.

When it is determined that the value of the advantageous section clear counter before the subtraction is 0 and the advantageous section flag is not 1, the advantageous section clear counter management process is terminated because it is in the normal section.

When it is determined that the value of the advantageous section clear counter before subtraction is not 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 0 after subtraction. When it is determined that the value of the advantageous section clear counter after the subtraction is not 0, it is during the advantageous section (other than the final game), so the MY counter is changed from OUT (payout of the game) to IN (bet of the game). The difference in the number of sheets is added to the MY counter. When the value of the MY counter after addition becomes a negative value, the initial value (0) is saved. Here, the MY counter counts an increased value starting from the state in which medals have decreased the most during the advantageous interval, and is always 0 while the medals decrease during the advantageous interval. (For example, if the MY counter value is 0 and the game is executed with 3 bets and the game is lost, the counter value will be -3, but if the counter value becomes a negative value, 0). In addition, even if a small win happens to be won and the MY counter reaches 10 (10 small wins), the value of the MY counter becomes 0 if the deviation continues for 5 games (three coins are inserted per game). there is Then, when the value of the MY counter exceeds 2400 (if the value of the MY counter is exactly 2400, the game is not terminated), even if the advantageous interval clear counter is not 0, the advantageous interval is terminated.

When the value of the MY counter exceeds 2400, all parameters affecting the performance of the pointing function are updated to 0. The parameters that affect the performance related to the instruction function include the number of AT games and the game state related to AT. Then, by updating the advantageous section flag to 0, a transition is made to a normal section that is not an advantageous section, and this process ends. When the value of the MY counter is 2400 or less, this process is terminated while maintaining the advantageous section. In this embodiment, if a replay is won during the advantageous period, the MY counter update process is not executed, but the process of determining whether the MY counter exceeds 2400 is passed. In the case of replay, OUT-IN is always 0 because the same number of bets as the inserted number is automatically betted. However, there is a possibility that the value of the MY counter will be updated at a timing different from the original processing due to noise or fraud, so it is determined whether or not the MY counter has reached the upper limit even during replay.

In addition, the advantageous interval can be ended at any timing for each gaming machine other than the lapse of 1500 games or exceeding MY2400. For example, when winning a final lottery when a predetermined combination is won, or when an arbitrary number of games (less than 1500 games) are executed. In this way, when the advantageous interval is terminated with an arbitrary termination opportunity, the value of the advantageous interval clear counter is set to 1 before the advantageous interval clear counter management processing is executed (it is desirable that the AT-related processing is executed after all reels are stopped). By setting , when the advantageous interval clear counter management process is executed, the advantageous interval clear counter is 1 before the subtraction of the advantageous interval clear counter and 0 after the advantageous interval clear counter is subtracted. can be terminated. That is, after setting the value of the advantageous interval clear counter to 1, by subtracting 1 from the counter value, the value of the advantageous interval clear counter becomes 0 and the advantageous interval can be terminated. This makes it possible to perform processing within the same module without using a separate advantageous section termination module when an arbitrary termination condition is achieved.

Further, the advantageous interval clear counter subtraction processing in the advantageous interval clear counter management processing is configured to be executed in any game state in any number of bets (when a plurality of prescribed numbers are set for the gaming machine). there is

<Setting change processing>
A setting change process executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the setting change mode starts, it determines whether the current set value is within the normal range.If it is within the normal range, the current set value is obtained. Save "1" and get the setting value "1".

After obtaining the set value, save the set value display data. After saving the setting value display data, the lighting control is performed by referring to the setting value display data every 5 interrupts by dynamic lighting control which is interrupt processing.

After that, it is determined whether or not the start switch 12 has been turned on from off. When it is determined that the start switch 12 has not turned on from off, it is determined whether or not the setting switch has turned on from off.

Here, when it is determined that the setting switch has not turned on from off, it is determined again whether or not the start switch 12 has turned on from off, and when it is determined that the setting switch has turned on from off, Determine whether or not the set value is greater than or equal to the maximum set value (setting 6).

If the set value is not greater than the maximum value, increment the current set value. conduct. After the set value is incremented, the updated set value is displayed, and the process returns to the process of determining whether or not the start switch 12 has been turned on from off.

After that, when the start switch sensor is detected and it is determined that the start switch 12 has been turned from off to on, the setting value is confirmed, and the setting key switch is waited until it is determined that the setting key switch has been turned off from on. When it is determined that is changed from on to off, the determined set value is stored in the main control RAM, the setting display LED is turned off, and the blocker provided in the medal selector 34 is turned on (because the medals flow down to the hopper 44 ) to end the setting change mode.

Here, the setting change mode is means for determining one of setting values 1 to 6 (setting values 1 to 6 on display). After any setting value is determined, the internal lottery table (also referred to as a winning lottery table) corresponding to the determined setting value is continuously set until the setting value is changed by the setting change means. A combination lottery table is provided in which the determination probability of the lottery result by the internal lottery (the winning probability of the combination) differs for each set value.

The setting change means holds the setting key at a rotational position where a setting key switch signal is turned on when the setting key used for setting change is turned on by the manager of the game arcade while the power of the slot machine PS1 is not turned on. When the power of the slot machine PS1 is turned on in this state, the setting key switch signal is turned on with the turning on of the power of the slot machine PS1. In this embodiment, turning on of the setting key switch signal means rising on (turning from off to on). Since the rising on state is not detected, it is configured not to shift to the setting change mode. If the setting key is on when the power is turned on again, the setting change mode may be entered.

When the setting change means determines that the setting key switch signal is on, the door opening signal is on, and the setting changeable flag is on, the setting change means can change the setting value of the slot machine PS1. start mode.

The setting changeable flag switches between ON and OFF according to the game state. For example, it is conceivable that the setting changeable flag is turned off during the period from when the start switch 12 is operated until the game ends, and the setting changeable flag is turned on during the rest of the period. However, the configuration is not limited to this mode, and the setting changeable flag may be turned off only when a specific bonus game is started or when a specific bonus is in progress. It may be configured so that the setting can be changed in any state.

When the setting change mode is activated, a blocker provided in the medal selector 34 is turned off so that the game cannot be started by inserting medals. There are 6 levels of set value data that can be changed in the setting change mode: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". Set a high winning lottery table.

After starting the setting change mode, the setting display LED provided on the rear surface of the front panel PS2 is turned on to indicate that the setting change mode is activated. Then, set value display data for displaying the set value data is set, and the credit number display 26 arranged on the front panel PS2 of the slot machine PS1 and the credit amount display device 26 arranged on the rear surface of the front panel PS2 of the slot machine PS1 are displayed. A setting display LED (not shown) is turned on to display the setting value. When the set value data is "1", the set value display displays "1", when the set value data is "2", the set value display displays "2", and when the set value data is "3". If the set value data is "4", the set value display will display "4", and if the set value data is "5", the set value display will display "5". ” is displayed, and when the set value data is “6”, “6” is displayed as the set value display.

In addition, when the set value data stored in the set value data storage area is stored in six levels from "0" to "5", the set value display when the set value data is "0" is "1". When the set value data is "1", the set value display displays "2", when the set value data is "2", the set value display displays "3", and the set value data is " When the set value data is "3", the set value display displays "4", when the set value data is "4", the set value display displays "5", and when the set value data is "5", the set value display displays "6".

After starting the setting change mode, it continues to determine whether or not the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is on. The setting value is determined and the current setting value is displayed on the setting display LED. In other words, when it is determined that the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is turned on during the setting change mode, the setting value is not changed even if the setting switch is operated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting switch signal has been turned on without determining that the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is on, the setting switch start-up data is cleared and the current set value is the maximum set value. (set value data "6") or more, and if it is determined that the current set value is greater than or equal to the maximum set value (set value data "6"), the set value data is cleared (set value data to "1"), and if it is determined that the current set value is less than the maximum set value (set values "1" to "5"), the current set value is incremented. As for the processing of the setting change mode when the set value data is set in six stages from 0 to 5, it is determined whether or not the current set value is equal to or greater than the maximum set value (set value data "5"), When it is determined that the current set value is greater than or equal to the maximum set value (set value data "5"), the set value data is cleared (the set value data is set to "0") and the current set value becomes the maximum set value. When it is determined to be less than the value (set value "0" to "4"), the current set value may be incremented.

As a setting value display mode of the setting display LED when it is determined that the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is ON after the setting change mode is activated, the setting display LED indicates that the setting value cannot be changed. 0", or "_X" ("X" is the setting value after confirmation) on the setting display LED, etc. may be displayed.

<Control corresponding to power off while various switches are pressed according to the present embodiment>
The front panel PS2 is in a closed state, the game has ended, 3-bet has not been made (including situations where automatic betting has not been made), and the number of credits equal to or greater than the number of 3-bets is stored ( For example, the number of credits is 3 or more when no bet is placed, or the number of credits is 2 or more when 1 bet is placed. ) When the MAX bet process is executed, 3 is stored as the number of bets, and the 1 bet lamp, 2 bet lamp, and 3 bet lamp are lit (before the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed, the 1 bet lamp, 2 bed lamps and 3 bed lamps are off).

In addition, the MAX bet possible state includes a situation where no bet is made, a situation where one bet is made, and a situation where two bets are made. When the lamp is newly lit, it is a state where no bet is placed, that is, when the maximum bet is possible. 2 bed lamps and 3 bed lamps are lit, and in the MAX bed possible state, which is a situation where 2 bed lamps are already lit, the 3 bed lamp is newly lit in the situation where the 1 bed lamp and 2 bed lamp are already lit It has become.

In addition, in the MAX bet possible state, the MAX bet lamp is lit to inform the player that the operation of the MAX bet switch 18 is valid. When the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed while the MAX bet lamp is on in the MAX bet possible state (when the sensor for detecting the MAX bet switch 18 turns from OFF to ON), the MAX bet lamp is extinguished. In other words, even while the MAX bed switch 18 is being pressed (the state in which the MAX bed switch 18 is pressed and not released, and the sensor of the MAX bed switch 18 remains ON), the MAX bed lamp lights out.

In addition, in the state where the MAX bet is possible, the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the gaming machine cannot operate, the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed, and the power is turned on while the MAX bet switch 18 is being pressed. When it is done (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the MAX bet lamp lights up and the MAX bet process is not executed. Further, since the MAX bet switch 18 is being pressed, a new MAX bet process by pressing the MAX bet switch 18 cannot be performed.

As a result, for example, even if there is an unintended operation of the MAX bet switch 18 when the power is turned on after a power failure (a situation where the hand is placed on the MAX bet switch 18, etc.), the bet will be accepted. In addition, even in such a case, it is possible to accurately notify that the operation of the MAX bed switch 18 is effective by the lighting mode of the MAX bed lamp. Therefore, the player who recognizes that the operation of the MAX bet switch 18 is valid, releases the MAX bet switch 18 that has been pressed (after the sensor of the MAX bet switch 18 turns from ON to OFF), By pressing the MAX bet switch 18 again (by turning the sensor of the MAX bet switch 18 from OFF to ON), it is possible to place a MAX bet (perform a MAX bet process).

Also, for example, when the return spring or sensor of the MAX bed switch 18 malfunctions before and after the power is turned off, and the MAX bed switch 18 is pressed down and the MAX bed lamp is turned on, the MAX It is possible to notify the administrator that the bet processing is not possible but that the software is not malfunctioning.

In addition, in the state where the MAX bet is possible, the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the gaming machine cannot operate, the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed, and the power is turned on while the MAX bet switch 18 is being pressed. When it is done (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the MAX bet lamp lights up and the MAX bet process is not executed, but the 1 bet switch 19 is newly operated (pressed). (When the sensor for detecting the 1-bet switch 19 turns from OFF to ON), the 1-bet process can be executed.

As a result, even if there is a situation where the MAX bed switch 18 is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on after a power failure (such as a situation where the hand is placed on the MAX bed switch 18), the MAX bed lamp The lighting mode of indicates that the bet processing is possible, and suggests that the 1-bet switch 19 can be operated. Also, even in such a case, since the operation of the 1-bet switch 19 is valid, the game can be progressed.

In addition, in the state where the MAX bet is possible, the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the gaming machine cannot operate, the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed, and the power is turned on while the MAX bet switch 18 is being pressed. (When the power-off recovery process is executed), the MAX bet process may be executed. In this case, the MAX bed lamp may or may not be on after the power is turned on. If the MAX bet lamp is lit after the power is turned on, it suggests that the 1 bet switch 19 can be operated, and when the 1 bet switch 19 is operated, the 3 bet state becomes the 1 bet state, and credits The difference "2" is returned (if the number of credits is 50 in the 3-bet state, the difference cannot be returned to credits, so even if the 1-bet switch 19 is operated, the 1-bet state does not occur and 3 In order to maintain the bed state, the MAX bed lamp does not light up (turns off) after the power is turned on). When the MAX bet lamp is turned off after the power is turned on, it is possible to suggest that the MAX bet process has been executed. In addition, even if the MAX bet lamp is on or off after the power is turned on, a 3 bet sound (1 bet sound for 3 times) is output when the power is turned on to inform that the MAX bet process has been executed. It becomes possible to

Subsequently, when the 1-bet switch 19 is operated (depressed) in the MAX-bet possible state (situation where no bet is placed), 1 is stored as the bet number and the 1-bet lamp lights up. In addition, since the operation of the MAX bed switch 18 is still valid, the MAX bed lamp is also lit.

In addition, in the state where the MAX bet is possible (situation where no bet is placed), power failure occurs and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the gaming machine cannot operate, the 1 bet switch 19 is pressed and If the power is turned on while the is pressed (when the power-off recovery process is executed while the sensor of the 1-bet switch 19 remains ON), the MAX bet lamp lights up, and the 1-bet process is completed. It is no longer running. Further, since the 1-bet switch 19 is being pressed, a new 1-bet process by pressing the 1-bet switch 19 cannot be performed.

As a result, even if there is an unintended operation of the 1-bet switch 19 when the power is turned on after a power failure (such as a situation where a hand is placed on the 1-bet switch 19), the bet will be accepted. In addition, even in such a case, it is possible to notify that the bet processing is possible by the lighting mode of the MAX bet lamp, and to suggest that the 1 bet switch 19 can be operated. ing. Therefore, the player who recognizes that the operation of the MAX bet switch 18 or the 1 bet switch 19 is effective, releases the pressed 1 bet switch 19 (the sensor of the 1 bet switch 18 changes from ON to OFF). ), press the 1 bed switch 19 again, or without releasing the 1 bed switch 19 that has been pressed (the sensor of the 1 bed switch 18 remains ON), the MAX bed switch 18 is pressed (by turning the sensor of the MAX bet switch 18 from OFF to ON), 1 bet processing or MAX bet processing can be performed.

In addition, in the state where the MAX bet is possible (situation where no bet is placed), power failure occurs and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the gaming machine cannot operate, the 1 bet switch 19 is pressed and When the power is turned on while the is pressed (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the MAX bet lamp lights up and the 1 bet process is not executed, but the MAX bet switch 18 is newly activated By operating (pressing), the MAX bet process can be executed.

As a result, for example, even if there is an unintended operation of the 1 bed switch 19 when the power is turned on after a power failure (such as a situation where the hand is placed on the 1 bed switch 19), the MAX bed lamp The lighting mode of indicates that bet processing is possible, and suggests that the MAX bet switch 18 can be operated. Also, even in such a case, since the operation of the MAX bet switch 18 is valid, the game can be progressed.

In addition, in the state where the maximum bet is possible, the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the gaming machine cannot operate, the 1-bet switch 19 is pressed, and the power is turned on while the 1-bet switch 19 is being pressed. 1-bet process may be executed when the power-off recovery process is executed). In this case, the MAX bet lamp lights up after the power is turned on, suggesting that the MAX bet switch 18 is operable, and when the MAX bet switch 18 is operated, the 1 bet state changes to the 3 bet state. Further, by outputting a 1-bet sound when the power is turned on, it is possible to notify that the 1-bet process has been executed.

The front panel PS2 is in a closed state, the game has been completed, no bet has been made (replay is not activated), and normal effects are being displayed (states other than continuous effects and AT effects) or demo When the sub-switch 20 is operated (depressed) (when the sensor that detects the sub-switch 20 changes from OFF to ON) while the screen is being displayed (hereinafter referred to as a menu screen displayable state), the menu screen is displayed. is executed, and a menu screen is displayed on the display device 32 .

In addition, in the state where the menu screen can be displayed, the sub-switch 20 is pressed and the power is turned on while the sub-switch 20 is being pressed in a situation where the power supply is interrupted and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value and the game machine cannot operate. When the sub-switch 20 sensor is kept ON and the power-off recovery process is executed, the sub-switch lamp lights up and the menu screen is not displayed.

As a result, for example, even if the sub-switch 20 is unintentionally operated (such as when a hand is placed on the sub-switch 20) when the power is turned on after a power failure, the unintended menu screen is displayed. Instead of displaying the sub-switch lamp, the lighting mode of the sub-switch lamp indicates that the menu screen can be displayed, thereby suggesting that the sub-switch 20 can be operated. Therefore, the player who recognizes that the operation of the sub-switch 20 is valid releases the depressed sub-switch 20 (after the sensor of the sub-switch 20 changes from ON to OFF), and then the sub-switch is activated again. By pressing 20 (by turning the sensor of the sub switch 20 from OFF to ON), display processing of the menu screen can be performed.

In addition, in the state where the menu screen can be displayed, the sub-switch 20 is pressed and the power is turned on while the sub-switch 20 is being pressed in a situation where the power supply is interrupted and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value and the game machine cannot operate. In this case (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the sub-switch lamp may be lit and the menu screen may be displayed. In this case, the intention to press the subswitch 20 is reflected, and the menu screen can be displayed immediately after the power is turned on. Further, by turning on the subswitch lamp, the decision operation of each item on the menu screen is valid. can be suggested.

The front panel PS2 is in a closed state, the game has been completed, no bet has been placed (replay is not activated), and the number of credits is 1 or more (hereinafter referred to as the "adjustable state"). Then, when the settlement switch is operated (depressed), the settlement process is executed, and the medals stored in the credit are paid out to the receiving tray 28 .

In addition, in the settlement possible state, when the power supply is cut off and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and the game machine cannot operate, the settlement switch is pressed (the sensor that detects the settlement switch turns from OFF to ON), and the settlement is made. When the power is turned on while the switch is pressed (when the power-off recovery process is executed while the sensor of the settlement switch is ON), the MAX bed lamp lights up and the settlement process is not executed. Further, even if the MAX bet switch 18 is pushed while the settlement switch is being pushed, the MAX bet processing is not executed.

As a result, for example, even if there is an unintended operation of the checkout switch when the power is turned on after a power failure (such as when a hand is placed on the checkout switch), the unintended checkout process can be executed. In addition, since it is possible to notify that medals remain in credits by the lighting mode of the MAX bet lamp, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the seat with credits remaining.

Also, in the settlement possible state, if the power is cut off and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, and the gaming machine cannot operate, the settlement switch is pressed, and the power is turned on while the settlement switch is being pressed (power When the disconnection return process is executed), the MAX bet lamp lights up and the settlement process is not executed, but if the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed while the settlement switch is pressed, the MAX bet process is executed. good.

As a result, for example, even if there is an unintended operation of the checkout switch when the power is turned on after a power failure (such as when a hand is placed on the checkout switch), the unintended checkout process can be executed. In addition, since the operation of the MAX bet switch is effective, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered as much as possible, thereby not reducing the interest in the game.

Also, in the settlement possible state, if the power is cut off and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, and the gaming machine cannot operate, the settlement switch is pressed, and the power is turned on while the settlement switch is being pressed (power When the disconnection recovery process is executed), the MAX bed lamp may be turned on and the settlement process may be executed.

As a result, for example, when the power is turned on before the opening of the amusement arcade, if the power is turned on while the checkout switch is being operated (such as when a hand is placed on the checkout switch), the power is turned on. Since the settlement process can be executed immediately after the opening, the work of turning on the power before opening the store and the work of settlement of the medals remaining in the credit can be simplified.

Also, in the settlement possible state, if the power is cut off and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, and the gaming machine cannot operate, the settlement switch is pressed, and the power is turned on while the settlement switch is being pressed (power When the disconnection recovery process is executed), the lamp of the sub-switch 20 is lit and the operation of the sub-switch 20 is valid regardless of whether the settlement process is executed or not. (The menu screen can be displayed by accepting the operation of the sub-switch 20).

As a result, for example, even if the settlement switch is operated unintentionally when the power is turned on after a power failure, the menu screen can be displayed by operating the subswitch 20, and the game history can be confirmed and the volume can be checked on the menu screen. It is possible to view and change information useful for the game, such as adjustments. Also, by validating all the operations related to the progress of the game at this time, all the games other than the payment can be executed. The settlement process is used only at the end of the game, and adjusting the number of inserted medals without executing the settlement process does not put the player at a disadvantage, thus hindering the progress of the game as much as possible. It is possible to run without

When the front panel PS2 is in the closed state, the game has been completed, and 3 bets have been made (including the case where replay is in operation) (hereinafter referred to as the reel rotatable state), the start switch 12 is turned on. When operated (depressed), reel rotation processing is executed, and each reel rotates. It should be noted that the reel rotation process is executed after the minimum game time has passed.

In addition, when the start switch 12 is pressed and the power is turned on while the start switch 12 is being pressed in a situation where the power supply is cut off while the reels are rotatable and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value and the game machine cannot operate. None of the reels rotates (when the power-off recovery process is executed).

As a result, for example, even if the start switch 12 is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on after a power failure (such as a situation where the hand is placed on the start switch 12), the unintended rotation of the reel is not executed, and it is possible to prevent the player from unintentionally using the betted game media.

In addition, when the start switch 12 is pressed and the power is turned on while the start switch 12 is being pressed in a situation where the power supply is cut off while the reels are rotatable and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value and the game machine cannot operate. (When the power-off recovery process is executed) may be a mode in which all the reels rotate.

As a result, the start switch 12 is operated until the power supply is cut off in the reel rotatable state and the operating voltage momentarily falls below the threshold, and then the operating voltage exceeds the threshold and the power is automatically turned on, When the power is automatically turned on while the start switch 12 is being operated (when the power-off recovery process is executed), all the reels rotate after the power is turned on. Even if the start switch 12 is operated at appropriate timing, the game can be progressed (all reels are rotated), and the labor of the player can be reduced and the game tempo can be improved.

In a situation where the front panel PS2 is closed, all the reels are rotating, and the reception of the operation of the stop switch 13 is valid (hereinafter referred to as a reel stop possible state), the stop switch 13 is operated. When (pressed down) (when one of the sensors for detecting the left stop switch 13a, the middle stop switch 13b, and the right stop switch 13c turns from OFF to ON), the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch 13 stop control processing is executed, and the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch 13 is stopped. Note that the reel stoppable state is not limited to the state in which all the reels are rotating, and the state in which any one reel is rotating can also be referred to as the reel stoppable state.

In the reel stoppable state, the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is in a lighting mode indicating that it is effective. It has a lighting mode that indicates that the constituting LED is invalid.

Here, the unstoppable state of the reel is a state in which the operation of the stop switch 13 is not accepted even though the reel is rotating (during detection of rotation failure or when another switch managed by the main control means 100 is operated). or when the reels are not rotating (such as when all the reels are stopped or when the left stop switch 13a is operated while the left reel is stopped).

Further, the lighting mode indicating that the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is enabled is a mode of lighting in white or a mode of lighting in a color such as red, and the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is disabled. The lighting mode indicating is a mode of lighting in a lighting color (for example, blue or the like) different from a lighting color indicating that it is not lit (extinguished) or effective.

In addition, in the state where the reel can be stopped, power is cut off and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the game machine cannot operate, the left stop switch 13a is pressed, and the power is turned on while the left stop switch 13a is pressed. In the case where the left stop switch 13a sensor is kept ON and the power-off recovery process is executed), the stop control process is not executed for the left reel. Further, when the power is turned on while the left stop switch 13a is being pressed, the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is in a lighting mode indicating that it is disabled.

As a result, for example, the left stop switch 13a is the stop switch corresponding to the final stop operation, and after a power failure occurs in the left reel stop possible state, the left stop switch 13a is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on. Even so, since the rotation of the left reel is not stopped by the operation of the left stop switch 13a, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged, such as missing a small winning combination that requires eye pressing. Also, to prevent the operation of the stop switch 13 from being accepted in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order when an internal lottery result (so-called pressing order role) in which the combination of symbols advantageous to the player stops depending on the pressing order is won. is also possible.

In addition, in the state where the reel can be stopped, power is cut off and the operating voltage falls below the threshold value, and in a situation where the game machine cannot operate, the left stop switch 13a is pressed, and the power is turned on while the left stop switch 13a is pressed. In the case where the power-off recovery process is executed), the stop control process may be executed for the left reel. In this case also, when the power is turned on while the left stop switch 13a is being pressed, the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is in a lighting mode indicating that it is disabled.

As a result, for example, the left stop switch 13a is pressed during the time when the operating voltage momentarily falls below the threshold when the power supply is interrupted during a game, and the operating voltage exceeds the threshold and the power is automatically turned on. When the power is automatically turned on while the left stop switch 13a is pressed (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the left reel stops after the power is turned on. Even if the stop switch 13 is pressed at a certain timing, the game can be progressed (the corresponding reel is stopped), and the effort of the player can be reduced and the game tempo can be improved. When stopping the reel corresponding to the stop switch 13 pressed after the power is turned on, the reel is stopped even if the reel is accelerating, thereby bringing the player closer to the timing the player originally wanted to stop. becomes possible. However, if there are a plurality of stop switches 13 that are pressed after the power is turned on, none of the reels are stopped.

<Control corresponding to power interruption during slip control according to the present embodiment>
When the start switch 12 is operated and the reel is rotating, when the operation of the stop switch 13 is received, the reel is rotated from the reception position of the stop switch 13 to the stop position (so-called slip control). The reel comes to a stop. If the power-off process is executed during the slip control, the slip control cannot be executed and the reel cannot be stopped at the stop position.

In addition, the stop position is determined when the stop switch 13 is received, and the winning determination process is executed based on the determined stop position. When it is determined that a minor winning combination has been won, medals are paid out based on the minor winning combination.

Therefore, in a game in which a small winning combination is won by the internal lottery process, the power cutoff process is executed during the slip control when the operation of the stop switch 13 is received at the timing when the symbol corresponding to the small winning combination can be stopped, and the power is turned off. Even if the symbols corresponding to the minor winning combination are not stopped on the effective line after the return, the symbol combination corresponding to the minor winning winning combination is determined to be stopped by the winning judgment processing after all the reels are stopped, and the stopped symbol combination is selected. The corresponding medals are paid out.

This is for the following reasons. In other words, it has the effect of preventing the player from being unable to receive the payout of medals even though the player performs the stop operation at the timing of receiving the payout of the medals. There was also the problem of not being able to recognize it. In order to solve this problem, in a game in which a minor winning combination is won by the internal lottery process, when the operation of the stop switch 13 is received at the timing at which the symbol corresponding to the minor winning combination can be stopped, the slip control is performed (from the stop acceptance to the slippage). (until control ends), the reel is rotated after the power is restored, the index is detected, the reel is rotated to the stop position based on the detected index information, and then stopped at the stop position. and then pay out the medals.

With this configuration, even if the power-off process is executed during the slip control, the player can determine which symbol combination has been stopped by rotating it to the stop position where it was scheduled to stop again after the power is restored. Since it is possible to visually recognize it, the interest of the player can be improved.

Also, even if the same pattern exists while the power is turned off during the slip control, and the index is detected in the re-rotation process after the power is restored, and it moves to the planned stop position, it will not be possible. stop position. If it stops at the same symbol before the planned stop position, there is a possibility that the stop display will not stop during the game, so it is necessary to determine whether the stop is prohibited or not. , is moved to a predetermined position in order to reduce the processing load during re-rotation processing.

In addition, power-off processing is executed during slip control, and in re-rotation processing after power recovery, acceleration processing and constant-speed processing are executed in the same manner as normal drum rotation start processing. It should be noted that acceleration processing and constant speed processing that are different from normal processing may be executed without being limited to this. For example, it is conceivable that the acceleration time is shortened, the acceleration time is lengthened, the speed of constant-speed rotation is slowed down, or the speed of constant-speed rotation is increased. By changing the acceleration mode or the constant speed mode in this way, it is possible to make the player recognize that the rotation is different from the normal one.

Also, if it rotates to the same position as the stop reception position while rotating at a constant speed during re-rotation, it will be considered that the stop operation has been received in the same way as normal rotation processing, and slip control will be performed, and the planned stop position will be performed. When the reel rotates up to , an all-phase excitation signal is output to the stepping motor driving the reel (in the case of a 4-phase stepping motor, a 4-phase excitation signal is output) to stop the rotating reel.

In addition, the power is turned off during the slip control, and during the re-rotation process after the power is restored, "re-rotating" is displayed on the liquid crystal so that the player can recognize that it is being re-rotated. Alternatively, it is possible to output a voice saying "Re-rotating", or display an error on an error indicator. This mode allows the player to recognize that the rotation is unusual.

Further, when the power-off process is executed during the slip control, a flag indicating that the slip control is not completed is stored in a predetermined storage area, and when the power is turned on, the predetermined storage area is checked and the flag is set. If so, execute re-rotation processing. The flag is initialized when the re-rotation processing is stopped as a result of executing the re-rotation processing, so that the re-rotation processing is not executed when the power is normally turned on. In addition, the flag relating to the fact that the slip control is not completed may be an error flag or a game state flag.

In addition, when power-off processing is executed during slip control, re-rotation processing may be automatically executed after power is restored, or re-rotation processing may be performed after an error occurs after power is restored and is canceled by the reset switch. may be executed. Any aspect is applicable to the re-rotation processing of the subsequent embodiments.

Further, during the power-off process during the slip control, and during the re-rotation process after the power is restored, the rotation failure detection counter may be updated during acceleration and constant speed, or during constant speed. Then, when the rotation failure detection counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 180 as described above), the acceleration process is executed again. In this case, the rotation failure may be caused by the reel being held by hand, the motor being out of step due to malfunction, or the deterioration of the member over time.

In this case, the rotation failure detection counter is initialized in the initialization process when the power is turned on, and updating (counting) of the rotation failure detection counter is started along with the execution of the re-rotation process. After the index is first detected after the power is turned on, the value of the rotation failure detection counter is updated to 0 and updating of the rotation failure detection counter is started again, and the reel control means rotates the reel to the stop position and stops it. By clearing the rotation failure detection counter after detecting the index for the first time in this way, the position of the reel stopped by the power-off processing is the position immediately after passing the index, and the stop position is the position immediately before passing the index. can stop up to the stop position without detecting rotation failure. In other words, although the reel rotates about two turns after the power is turned on until the reel stops, it is not determined that the rotation is defective.

Although the timing for initializing the rotation failure detection counter is assumed to be when the power is turned on, the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which the rotation failure detection counter is initialized when the rotation failure detection counter occurs.

In this way, power-off processing is executed during slip control, and rotation failure is detected during re-rotation processing after power is restored. It is possible to stop at the stop position where it is. In addition, since rotation failure is not detected during normal slip control, re-acceleration processing is not executed if step-out or the like occurs during normal slip control.

Subsequently, power-off processing is executed during slip control, and if an error (restorable error) is detected during re-rotation processing after power recovery, error notification is performed after the re-rotation processing is completed. Errors detected at this time include medal retention error, medal reverse flow error, medal passage time error, hopper error, hopper empty error, door open error, harness disconnection error, and the like. In addition to the error code displayed by the obtained number display 27, the error notification includes a form of notification by a liquid crystal or a speaker. If the power-off process is executed during the slip control and it is determined that the error cannot be recovered after the power is restored, the re-rotation process is not performed.

In this way, by giving the error notification after the re-rotation process is finished, it is possible to make it easier for the player or the person concerned with the game hall to recognize whether the notification is during the re-rotation or the notification of the error. If the re-rotation notification is given during the re-rotation, the re-rotation notification is terminated after the re-rotation is completed, and the error notification is switched to. Note that error notification is not performed during re-rotation, and notification regarding re-rotation, which is not error notification, is not performed.

The error mode during the re-rotation process described above is not limited to this, and the error to be detected may be a partial error (for example, a hopper error is detected, but a medal retention error is not detected, etc.). After the error is detected, the obtained number display 27 notifies the error, and when the re-rotation process is completed and the reel stops, the error is notified by the liquid crystal or the speaker, or after the error detection, the obtained number display 27, the liquid crystal, Alternatively, the error may be notified by a speaker.

Subsequently, power-off processing is executed during the slip control, and during the re-rotation processing after the power is restored, the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is disabled, and even if the stop switch 13 is operated, it is supported. The reels are designed not to stop.

As a situation in which the reel rotates when the power is turned on, power recovery after power loss during normal reel rotation is possible in addition to power recovery after power loss during slip control. When the power is restored after the power is turned off during normal rotation of the reels, the reels can be stopped, and the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is an effective mode. Therefore, when the reel rotates when the power is turned on, it is possible to determine whether the reel re-rotation processing is being performed or the reel is normally rotating by confirming the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13.例文帳に追加

In addition, as another situation in which the reel rotates when the power is turned on, it is conceivable that the power is restored after the power is turned off during a freeze in which the reel rotates. As types of freeze in which the reels rotate, there are a pseudo game in which temporary stop control is performed by operating the stop switch 13, and a reel performance in which the rotation of the reels does not stop even if the operation of the stop switch 13 is received.

During the pseudo-game, the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is a valid mode, and when the power is restored after the power is turned off during the pseudo-game, the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is a valid mode, so when the power is turned on. When the reels rotate, it is possible to determine whether the reel re-rotation processing is being performed or the reels are rotating normally by checking the lighting state of the lamp of the stop switch 13 .

The lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is disabled during the reel performance, and the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is disabled when the power is restored after the power is turned off during the reel performance, so when the power is turned on. When the reels are rotating, it is not possible to determine whether the reel is being produced or is being re-rotated by the way the lamp of the stop switch 13 is turned on. It's becoming Even if the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch is in an invalid mode during the reel effect, if the operation of another main system switch (switch managed by the main control means 100) is to be validated, the other main system switch Since the lighting mode of the lamp is an effective mode, by checking the lighting mode of the lamps of the other main system switches, it is possible to determine whether reel performance is being performed or re-rotation processing is being performed.

Also, during the pseudo-game or during the power restoration after the power is turned off during the reel effect, it may be a mode that does not rotate the reels, in this case, since the reels do not rotate when the power is restored, it is possible to determine whether the re-rotation process is being performed. can be easily determined by the rotation mode of the reel.

Subsequently, if power-off processing is executed during slip control and power-off processing is executed again during re-rotation processing after power restoration, rotation is performed until the index is detected after power restoration, and the index is scheduled again. Move to the stop position and stop. If the power is turned off immediately before the index is detected, and if the index is not detected during acceleration after the power is restored, the index cannot be detected and the index is rotated again until the index detection timing. I can say.

Since the re-spin process can be executed even when the power is restored after the power is cut off during the re-spin process, the stop symbol can be displayed to the player even in an unstable situation where the power is cut off several times. can be displayed.

Here, the power-off processing is executed during the slip control, and the power-off processing is executed again during the re-rotation processing after the power is restored. After detecting the index at .

<Pattern 1>
Power-off processing is executed during slip control, and power-off processing is executed again during re-rotation processing after power recovery. It is conceivable to rotate until the index is detected in the second re-rotation process, and then rotate to the planned stop position and stop.

In this case, since the index is not detected in the first re-rotation process and the reference symbol position is not stored, the second re-rotation process determines that the reference symbol position is not stored and repeats Rotation is performed to detect the index, and it is possible to stop at the planned stop position.

<Pattern 2-1>
In addition, power-off processing is executed during slip control, and power-off processing is executed again during re-rotation processing after power recovery. including the timing at the moment when the sensor detects the index. The same shall apply hereinafter.), after the power is restored, up to the planned stop position based on the reference pattern position by the index detected before the power was turned off. A mode in which it is rotated and then stopped is conceivable.

In this case, since the index is detected in the first re-rotation process, it can be stopped at the planned stop position based on the stored reference symbol position. It is possible to shorten the time until restart.

In the pattern 2-1 described above, the power supply is turned off during the period from the detection of the index during the first re-rotation process to the rotation to the planned stop position and application of the brake (until the four-phase excitation is output). If the power-off process is executed, even if the timing at which the power-off process was executed was not rotated to the stop reception position, even if it was rotated to the stop reception position, after the power is restored Re-rotation processing or stop control is executed based on the stored reference symbol position without detecting the index again.

In this way, the same re-rotation processing or stop control can be executed after the power is restored for the second time regardless of the stop reception position received immediately before the first power-off processing. can be realized.

<Pattern 2-2>
In addition, if power-off processing is executed during slip control and power-off processing is executed again during re-rotation processing after power recovery, if the index is detected during re-rotation processing, power is restored. A mode is conceivable in which the index is detected again later, and then it is rotated to the planned stop position and then stopped.

In this case, considering the possibility that the reel may have moved between the time the power was turned off and the time the power was restored, it will continue to rotate until the index is detected again, so it will reach the stop position more accurately. It is possible to rotate.

In the pattern 2-2 described above, after the index during the first re-rotation process is detected, until the brake is applied after rotating to the planned stop position (until the four-phase excitation is output), the power supply is turned off. If the power-off process is executed, even if the timing at which the power-off process was executed was not rotated to the stop reception position, even if it was rotated to the stop reception position, after the power is restored A re-rotation process is executed to detect the index again, and the pattern is moved to the planned stop position and stopped.

In this way, the same re-rotation processing or stop control can be executed after the power is restored for the second time regardless of the stop reception position received immediately before the first power-off processing. can be realized.

<Pattern 2-3>
In addition, power-off processing is executed during slip control, and power-off processing is executed again during re-rotation processing after power recovery. If not, after the power is restored, the index is not detected again, and re-rotation processing or stop control is executed based on the stored reference symbol position, and the power is turned off during the slip control, and the power is turned off. During re-rotation processing after recovery, if the index is detected during re-rotation processing and the rotation has reached the stop reception position, the index is detected again after power is restored. A mode is conceivable in which the symbol is moved to the planned stop position by executing the re-rotation process for the purpose and then stopped.

In this way, since the stop acceptance position accepted immediately before the first power-off process can be finely controlled after the return of the reference power supply, it is possible to execute appropriate processes according to the situation in which the power-off process is executed.

<Control of effect mode using the effect switch according to the present embodiment>
An effect using the effect switch (sometimes referred to as a push button effect) will be described with reference to FIG. 12 . FIG. 12 shows the operation of the start switch 12, the operation of the left stop switch 13a, the operation of the middle stop switch 13b, and the operation of the right stop switch 13c. It shows the process in which the performance is executed. In addition, the portion labeled "PUSH" in FIG. 12 represents a switch for effect (however, the "PUSH" indication on the upper side of the lower middle diagram in FIG. 12 is displayed on the liquid crystal).

In the upper left diagram of FIG. 12, the start switch 12 for starting the game is operated (more specifically, reception of the start switch reception command or reception of the reel rotation start command from the main control means 100). The production "Win the rock-paper-scissors!" is displayed on the LCD. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Subsequently, in the upper middle diagram of FIG. 12, based on the operation of the left stop switch 13a for stopping the left reel (more specifically, reception of the left stop switch reception command from the main control means 100) The effect of "Ja~n!" is displayed on the liquid crystal. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Subsequently, in the upper right diagram of FIG. 12, it is executed based on the operation of the middle stop switch 13b for stopping the middle reel (more specifically, reception of the middle stop switch reception command from the main control means 100) The effect of "Ke~n!" is displayed on the liquid crystal. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Subsequently, in the lower left diagram of FIG. 12, it is executed based on the operation of the right stop switch 13c for stopping the right reel (more specifically, reception of the right stop switch reception command from the main control means 100). The effect of "Pon!" is displayed on the liquid crystal. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Next, in the lower middle diagram of FIG. 12, the effect switch executed based on the fact that all the reels have stopped (more specifically, the reception of the all reel stop command from the main control means 100) is simulated. An image of the switch that has been pressed (hereinafter, may be referred to as an effect switch image, an operation promotion image, or an operation promotion effect) is displayed on the liquid crystal. Also, the effect "Pop!" displayed when the right stop switch 13c, which is the third stop, is operated is dimly displayed (lowered in brightness). Since the operation of the effect switch is valid at this time, the effect switch is lit. When the image is displayed dimly, the luminance may be lowered instead of the brightness, or the image may be superimposed with a semi-transparent gray color. In any case, it is possible to express that the visibility is lowered when the image is displayed dimly.

Subsequently, in the diagram on the lower right of FIG. 12, the image "Victory!" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an operation response image or an operation response effect) is displayed on the liquid crystal. Since the operation of the effect switch is invalid at this time, the effect switch is turned off.

As shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. 12, when the effect switch image is displayed on the liquid crystal as an effect to prompt the operation of the effect switch, the effect switch image is larger than the actual effect switch size. make it By displaying in this manner, the effect switches can be effectively displayed on the liquid crystal display that the player is watching, and the player can intuitively be prompted to operate the effect switches.

In addition, in the effect switch image, an image representing the lighting mode of the effect switch (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a lighting mode image) is also performed. When the effect switch is valid, the effect switch lamp is lit (not blinking), and the lighting mode image is expressed in a blinking mode in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at a predetermined cycle. According to such a configuration, the effect switch image is repeatedly brightened and darkened, so that the effect switch image can be made conspicuous, and thus the operation of the effect switch can be effectively urged.

Also, when the effect switch is valid, the effect switch lamp is lit in a blinking mode that repeats lighting and extinguishing at a specific cycle, and the lighting mode image is expressed in a blinking mode that repeats lighting and extinguishing at a predetermined cycle. It may be in the form of In this case, it is possible to make the lighting state image stand out by making the predetermined period of the lighting state image shorter than the specific period of the effect switch lamp.

In addition, when displaying an image indicating turning off as a lighting mode image, the brightness of the effect switch image is lowered and displayed, but the brightness is not lowered until it turns black, and the expression is such that it is slightly lit. do. On the other hand, when the production switch lamp is turned off, it is not lit. In this way, by differentiating the expression of the lighting state image from that of the effect switch lamp, it is possible to make the lighting state image stand out. In addition, since the area around the effect switch image is brighter than the area around the effect switch, the brightness of the lighting mode image of the effect switch image is not lowered until it becomes black, thereby reducing the difference in brightness with the surroundings. making it smaller. By configuring in this way, it is possible to reduce fatigue during the game while making the effect switch image stand out.

Also, when the effect switch image is displayed before the previous image as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. The brightness of the previous image is made lower than the brightness. With such a configuration, even when the lightness of the effect switch image is the lowest, the lightness of the effect switch image is higher than that of the surrounding images, so that the effect switch image can be made conspicuous.

The lower middle diagram in FIG. 12 will be further described with reference to FIG. The effect switch image changes over time until the effect switch is operated. As a mode of change, an effect representing the initial position of the effect switch and the advance/retreat of the pressed position is expressed using the effect switch image.

The leftmost diagram in FIG. 13 shows that the effect switch image is in the initial position, the second diagram from the left shows that the effect switch image is in the depressed position, and the third diagram from the left. 4 shows that the effect switch image is in the initial position, and the fourth figure from the left shows that the effect switch image is in the depressed position. In this way, by configuring the effect switch image to repeatedly show the state of the initial position and the state of the depressed position, it is possible to effectively encourage the player to press the effect switch. .

The initial position and the pressed position of the effect switch image change at a constant cycle, and the cycle representing the initial position and the pressed position of the effect switch image is longer than the predetermined cycle representing lighting and extinguishing of the lighting mode image. is configured as By configuring in this way, it is possible to make the effect switch image stand out, and to prevent the user from being reminded of repeatedly pressing the effect switch. Many of the game machines currently on the market continuously change the performance by repeatedly hitting the performance switch, and if the change mode of the performance switch image is changed too quickly, there is a risk of mistaking it for the repeated hitting performance. , There is a possibility that the interest of the game will be reduced. For this reason, by making the period of change between the initial position and the depressed position longer than the period of the lighting mode, it is possible to intuitively express that the effect switch is not being repeatedly hit while making the user aware that the effect switch is being depressed. becomes.

In addition, in a situation where an effect of repeatedly hitting the effect switch is displayed, by shortening the cycle of changing between the initial position and the depressed position than the cycle of the lighting mode, the player is made to repeatedly hit the effect switch. can be expressed intuitively. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, but the switching cycle of the lighting mode image is set to be shorter than the cycle when the switch image for effect is operated once, although the position of the switch image for effect does not change. It may be an aspect.

Alternatively, the effect switch image may be changed between the initial position and the depressed position in a constant cycle. In this case, since the display area of the liquid crystal can be reduced, it is possible to display characters such as "Press the PUSH button" to the effect that the effect switch should be pressed instead.

When the switch for presentation is operated while the switch image for presentation for operating the switch for presentation is displayed on the liquid crystal, the switch image for presentation is deleted without any effect. In other words, if the effect switch is operated while the effect switch image is displayed, the effect switch image is immediately erased and the effect based on the depression of the effect switch is immediately executed. . In this case, the effect switch image may be erased in the drawing process immediately after accepting the operation of the effect switch. It may be configured to erase the effect switch image.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in what result is obtained by pressing the switch for presentation, and the information as to whether or not the switch for presentation has been pressed can be made conspicuous. It is possible to eliminate it.

Further, in the case of executing an effect (success effect) meaning that a privilege is given to the player when the effect switch is operated, the effect switch image is erased without any effect. In the case of executing an effect (failure effect) meaning that no privilege is given to the player when is operated, the switch image for effect may be erased along with the effect. Incidentally, the effect in the case of a failure effect may be a mode in which the effect switch image explodes or a mode in which the brightness of the effect switch image is maintained in the darkest state (a mode in which the brightness does not change periodically).

By constructing in this way, it is possible to suggest to the player that the failure performance is displayed as a result of operating the performance switch, to foster a sense of satisfaction in the player, and to reduce the interest in the next game and thereafter. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

Further, when displaying the effect switch image when all reels (all reels) are stopped, when the start switch 12 of the next game is operated, the image displayed when the effect switch is operated is not displayed. Display an image based on the operation of the . Furthermore, when displaying an image based on the operation of the start switch 12, the effect switch image is erased. At this time, the effect switch image is erased without any effect.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to execute an appropriate effect in response to the player's operation without interfering with the effect executed based on the operation of the start switch 12.例文帳に追加A player who skips the effect switch image by operating the start switch 12 is highly likely to know in advance that the degree of expectation is low, or is not interested in the effect itself using the effect switch, and there is no effect. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by erasing the game without deleting it.

In addition, when the effect switch is operated in a situation where the effect switch image is displayed and the success effect is displayed, the time from acceptance of the effect switch operation until the effect switch image is erased, and the pressing order A time from acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 13 when the stop switch 13 corresponding to the correct pressing order is operated in a situation where the navigation image is displayed and a success performance is displayed until the pressing order navigation image is erased; , the time until the effect switch image is erased is longer.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to change the time until the reaction effect that is executed when various switches are operated, and it is possible to give different fun depending on the time difference between the various switches and the execution of the reaction effect. becomes. For example, if the push order fails, the profit is lost directly. With the push order navigation image, if the next information is immediately displayed, the player's interest can be heightened. By doing so, it is possible to make the player expect whether the success effect will be displayed or the failure effect will be displayed.

When the effect switch doubles as a switch for displaying a menu screen, the effect switch lamp is lit after a certain period of time (for example, T1) has elapsed after all reels have stopped. The lighting mode of the effect switch lamp at this time is different from the lighting mode of the effect switch lamp when the effect is executed by operating the effect switch after all reels are stopped.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to suggest whether the menu screen is displayed when the effect switch is operated, or whether the success or failure effect is displayed, depending on the lighting mode of the effect switch lamp. .

In addition, when displaying the effect switch image as shown in the lower middle diagram of FIG. The lighting mode is not the lighting mode when the menu screen is displayed, but the lighting mode corresponding to the effect switch image. Then, when the performance switch operation is received after T1 has elapsed after all the reels are stopped, the performance switch image is erased, the success or failure performance is executed, and the performance switch lamp is kept turned off. Then, even when T1 has passed since receiving the operation of the switch for presentation, the switch lamp for presentation is kept off, and even if the switch for presentation is operated, the menu screen is not displayed. Furthermore, even when T2 for the demonstration screen to be displayed has passed after all reels are stopped, the demonstration screen is not displayed and the sound volume is lowered, and the effect switch lamp remains off. In this case, depending on whether the settlement process is executed by accepting the operation of the settlement switch or the game is executed until after the next game (after the end of the game in which the effect switch image is not displayed), after all reels are stopped The menu screen can be displayed after T1 has elapsed, and the demonstration screen can be displayed after T2 has elapsed after all reels have stopped.

With this configuration, when the effect switch is operated in the game in which the effect switch image is displayed, the player wonders whether the menu screen will be displayed or the success or failure effect will be displayed. It becomes possible to prevent the decrease in the interest in the game because it is no longer necessary. It should be noted that the menu screen may not be displayed even after the settlement process is executed. In this case, a failure effect is displayed in the game, but a success effect is displayed in the next game. It is possible to maintain the expectation until whether or not is executed.

Further, when the effect switch lamp is lit in a lighting mode capable of displaying the menu screen, the effect switch image is not displayed on the liquid crystal. In other words, whether or not the menu screen is displayed can be confirmed only by the lighting mode of the effect switch lamp.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to notify the state that the menu screen can be displayed, which is not directly related to the progress of the game, by only the lighting mode of the effect switch lamp. Compared to , it is possible to reduce the possibility that the operation of the effect switch will cause a sense of anticipation, and the menu screen is displayed even though the player has operated the effect switch with a sense of expectation. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by putting it away.

In addition, on the demo screen where the player can easily recognize that the game is not progressing, the effect switch image is displayed in a different position and in a smaller size than the effect switch image displayed in the push button effect. good too. In this case, the player is unlikely to be confused with the push button effect, and the menu screen display can be effectively displayed to the player. This means that the timing of displaying the menu screen is most often when starting a game, and since the game is not being played at that timing, there is a high possibility that the demo screen is being displayed. It is based on

The timing at which the push button effect is executed is after all reels are stopped, but it may be after receiving the start switch 12. - 特許庁When the effect switch image is displayed after the start switch 12 is accepted, the effect switch image may be erased by the first stop operation (operation of any of the stop switches 13), or even after all reels are stopped. The display of the effect switch image may be maintained. When the display of the effect switch image is maintained after all reels are stopped, the effective period of the operation of the effect switch is also maintained, and when the effect switch is operated, the success or failure effect is executed. It should be noted that if the effect switch has not been operated due to either the elapse of the time for shifting to the demo screen, the execution of the settlement process, the execution of the betting process, or the start of the next game. Also, the effect switch image is erased.

Further, whether or not the operation response effect is executed by operating the effect switch is determined by setting a predetermined timer value in a counter based on the reception of a predetermined command from the main control means 100, and performing interrupt processing or the like. The value of the counter is decremented at predetermined intervals by , and when the value of the counter reaches 0, the operation of the switch for effect is enabled (the operation response effect is executed by operating the switch for effect). ). At this time, the effect switch image is also drawn after a period corresponding to a predetermined timer value elapses after receiving a predetermined command. Due to a delay in communication with the board, etc., the effect switch may become effective before the effect switch image is displayed. Thus, even if the effect switch is operated before the effect switch image is displayed, the response effect can be executed.

In the present embodiment, a configuration of a slot machine (rotary type gaming machine) is exemplified as a gaming machine, but the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine, a parrot, or a casino machine.

As described above, each technical content of the present embodiment described to describe the present invention can be appropriately combined.

PS1: Slot machine PS2: Front panel PS3: Cabinet S: Speaker 100: Main control board 1000: Sub control board 4: Display window 5: Lower panel 6: Reel unit 7: Reel base 8a: Left reel 8b: Middle reel 8c: Right reel 11: Operation panel 12: Start switch 13: Stop switch 13a: Left stop switch 13b: Middle stop switch 13c: Right stop switch 17: Medal slot 18: MAX bet switch 19: 1 bet switch 20: Sub switch 21: Sub cross key switch 22: Eject switch 24: Operation instruction lamp 24a: Left operation instruction lamp 24b: Center operation instruction lamp 24c: Right operation instruction lamp 25: Bet number display lamp 25a: 1 bed lamp 25b: 2 bed lamp 25c: 3 Bed lamp 26 : Credit number display 26a : Segment display 26b : Segment display 27 : Winning number display 27a : Segment display 27b : Segment display 28 : Receiving tray 29 : Cigarette ashtray 30 : Seal container 32 : Display Device 34 : Medal selector 37 : Setting key switch 38 : Setting switch 39 : Power supply 40 : Power switch 44 : Hopper 45 : Medal dispensing port 46 : Auxiliary tank 47 : External output terminal plate

Claims (1)

max bet switch and
a 1-bet switch ;
adjustment switch and
with
In a given situation, when the max bet switch is pressed, bet processing can be executed,
In a given situation, when the 1-bet switch is pressed, bet processing can be executed,
In a predetermined situation, when the settlement switch is pressed, settlement processing can be executed,
In certain situations, the max bed lamp can be lit,
If the power is turned off in a predetermined situation and the power is turned on while the max bed switch is pressed, the max bed lamp can be lit if the max bed switch is kept pressed after the power is turned on. , and when the 1 bet switch is pressed in this situation, the bet process can be executed ,
If the power is turned off in a predetermined situation and the power is turned on while the settlement switch is pressed, the settlement process will not be executed if the settlement switch continues to be pressed after the power is turned on. The bet lamp can be lit, and if the max bet switch is pressed in this situation, the bet process can be executed.
game machine.

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