JP7397336B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

Regarding gaming machines.

In a reel-type gaming machine (slot machine), one game is started when a game start instruction device (start lever) is operated after inserting a predetermined number of gaming medals, and multiple symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. The reels in multiple rows are rotated, and as a result of stopping the reels using the reel stopping device (stop button) to stop the rotation, a predetermined symbol appears on the active line. (for example, winning combinations such as "777"), a special gaming state (a gaming state in which the lottery probability of small winning combinations, etc. is higher than in the normal state) has a higher profit state for the player than the normal gaming state. ) is common. Here, in a reel-type gaming machine, when images, etc. for presentation to increase the interest of the game are displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal display in synchronization with the rotating and stopping operations of the reels. It is designed so that when you operate the spinning drum stop device etc., you can enjoy predicting the result of the game by comparing the symbols displayed on the spinning drum with the presentation images displayed on the display. There are many things.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-215803 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-171710 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-263138

It is desired to provide gaming machines that are highly entertaining.

The main game department,
Sub-game club and
a display device;
Max bet switch and
Maxbet switch lamp and
start switch and
payment switch and
Equipped with
The main gaming section sends gaming information to the sub-gaming section,
The sub-gaming section is configured to receive gaming information transmitted from the main gaming section and to be able to execute a performance based on the received gaming information,
It has a first performance type and a second performance type ,
A certain performance of the first performance type has a plurality of display modes, and in one game, the display mode is configured to be able to change stepwise multiple times over time,
A certain performance of the second performance type is configured to be able to change from the first display mode to the second display mode only once at a predetermined timing in one game,
It has a first performance state and a second performance state ,
A predetermined game in the first performance state includes a case where a certain performance of the first performance type is executed and a case where a certain performance of the second performance type is executed,
In a specific game in the second performance state, there is a case where a certain performance of the second performance type is executed, but there is a case where a certain performance of the first performance type is not executed,
The time required for the player to recognize the display mode that can be finally displayed after starting a certain effect of the first effect type is It is configured such that the time required for the player to recognize the display mode that can be displayed is longer than the time required for the player to recognize the display mode that can be displayed ;
The max bet switch lamp is configured to have a valid mode indicating that the operation of the max bet switch is valid and an invalid mode indicating that the operation of the max bet switch is invalid,
Under certain circumstances, when the max bet switch is operated, bet processing can be executed,
Under certain circumstances, when the payment switch is operated, payment processing can be executed.
In certain situations, when the start switch is operated, the reel rotation start process can be executed,
In the given situation, Maxbet Switch Ramp is the valid mode,
If the power is turned off under certain conditions and the power is turned on while the payment switch is being operated, the payment processing will not be executed and the maximum The bet switch lamp is a valid mode, and if the max bet switch is operated in the situation, bet processing can be executed.
If the power is turned off under certain circumstances and the power is turned on while the start switch is being operated, the reel rotation start process will not be executed if the start switch continues to be operated after the power is turned on.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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

It is a diagram showing a perspective view of the outside of the housing of the slot machine PS1. It is a figure showing the back side of front panel PS2. It is a figure showing the inner surface of cabinet PS3. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks. 3 is a flowchart showing program start processing. It is a flowchart which shows power-off processing. 3 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating power-off recovery processing. It is a flowchart showing the main game progress. It is a flowchart which shows setting change processing. It is a flow chart which shows advantageous section clear counter management processing. This is an example of a push button effect. This is an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal when a push button effect is executed. This is an example of a step-up notice in a normal performance state. This is an example of a dialogue preview in a normal production state. This is an example of a dialogue preview during a continuous performance.

<Explanation of terms>
“Medals (number of medals),” “gaming media (number of gaming media),” and “gaming value” are synonymous. "Bet", "BET", and "insertion" regarding game media are synonymous, and each is an act of betting on game media. When representing a hexadecimal value, it is written as "0x〇〇" or "〇〇h", and if there is no special description before or after the number, it is represented in decimal. A "reel" is sometimes referred to as a "reel", and both terms have the same meaning. The "storage means" may be referred to as "RWM,""RAM," or "storage area," and these terms have the same meaning. "Award" used in "award of game media" or "award of points," etc., is sometimes referred to as "payout," and both terms have the same meaning. The "setting/reset switch" is sometimes referred to as a "setting change switch" or "reset switch" depending on its function, but in both cases they refer to the same switch. Note that the "setting change switch" and the "reset switch" may be provided as different switches.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiments) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Description of slot machine PS1>
The components of the slot machine PS1 according to the present embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 1 to 3.

The slot machine PS1 can be roughly divided into the front panel PS2 side and the cabinet PS3 side with necessary parts and boards attached respectively. The front panel PS2 of the slot machine PS1 and the side sides of the cabinet PS3 are connected by a hinge device and a locking device, and when a lock key is inserted into the locking device provided on the front panel PS2 and rotated in a specific direction, The locking device side can be left open. In other words, the front panel PS2 functions as a door for the cabinet PS3.

<Front panel PS2>
The front panel PS2 (also referred to as front door PS2, front door PS2, or front door PS2) is composed of a plate member with a design, and has a display window 4, an operation instruction lamp 24, and a bed on the front side (player side). A number display lamp 25, a credit number display 26, an acquired number display 27, an operation panel 11, a lower panel 5, an upper or both side display 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, setting value display, setting display device, setting value display device) ) will be established.

<Display window 4>
The display window 4 is an area provided on the front panel PS2, and the symbols drawn on the reels are visible when the front panel PS2 is closed. The symbols printed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel tape fixed to the reel rim portions of the left reel 8a, middle reel 8b, and right reel 8c are configured to be visible through the display window 4 from the front side (player side). has been done. When the reels are stopped, three consecutive symbols out of the 21 symbols (20, 16, etc. may be freely designed depending on the specifications) are visible. That is, from the display window 4, a total of 9 symbols (3 [symbols] x 3 [reels]) are visible. Here, among the stop positions where the left reel 8a, middle reel 8b, and 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 lowermost stop position is the lower stage. shall be.

<Valid line>
The active line is a symbol combination line that is subject to winning determination processing (described later) when the left reel 8a, middle reel 8b, and right reel 8c stop. The active line in this embodiment is visible from the display window 4 and is constituted by a symbol combination line (middle horizontal line) passing through the middle of each reel. When it is determined by the winning determination process that the symbol combination that has stopped on the activated line corresponds to any of the winning combinations, the process that corresponds to the symbol combination that has stopped is performed. For example, when it is determined that a symbol combination corresponding to a small role such as a bell has stopped, the payout process of game medals (hereinafter sometimes referred to as medals, game media, or game value) and the credit addition process are executed. The automatic bet process is executed, and when it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay has stopped, the automatic bet process is executed.

In addition, depending on the slot machine PS1, the effective lines may be set to 5 lines: an upper horizontal line, a middle horizontal line, a lower horizontal line, an upward line to the right, and a downward line to the right. Upper row, right reel 8c lower row), approximately valley-shaped (left reel 8a upper row, middle reel 8b lower row, right reel 8c upper row), approximately L-shaped (left reel 8a upper row, middle reel 8b lower row, right reel 8c lower row). It can be freely designed according to the specifications of the slot machine PS1, such as setting six lines or more, or setting the effective line to change depending on the number of bets. Furthermore, a straight line other than the valid line may be referred to as 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 off), it indicates that the left stop switch 13a should be operated, and the middle operation instruction lamp 24b is lit. (The left operation instruction lamp 24a and the right operation instruction lamp 24c are off) 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 24c are turned off). 24b) indicates that the right stop switch 13c should be operated.

<Number of bets 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 is used to display the bet number by the player's operation. It has a display function. It also includes 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 bet, the 1 bet lamp 25a lights up, when a total of 2 medals are bet, the 1 bet lamp 25a and 2 bet lamp 25b light up, and when a total of 3 medals are bet, the 1 bet lamp 25a lights up. Then, the 2-bet lamp 25b and the 3-bet lamp 25c are turned on. Although not shown, after the symbol combination related to the replay is displayed, when the automatic bet process is executed, the bet number display lamp 25 corresponding to the number of bets used in the game in which the replay won is turned on. At the same time, the replay lamp is turned on. Note that the lighting timing of the bet number display lamp 25 and the lighting timing of the replay lamp may be the same, or it may be configured such that either one is lit first.

<Number of credits display 26>
The credit number display 26 is provided on the operation panel 11, and includes a segment display 26a (not shown), which mainly displays the upper digits of the credit number, and is composed of 7 segments and dot points (DP). It mainly consists of a segment display 26b (not shown) that mainly displays the lower digits of the number of credits, which is composed of segments and dot points (DP). Note that the number of credits refers to the number of medals credited (electrically stored) in the slot machine PS1, and up to 50 medals can be stored. Further, when an error is detected and the normal game cannot proceed, a display regarding the error may be displayed.

<Obtained number of coins display 27>
The acquisition number display 27 is provided on the operation panel 11, and includes a segment display 27a (not shown) that mainly displays the upper digits of the acquisition number, which is composed of 7 segments and dot points (DP); It mainly consists of a segment display 27b (not shown) which mainly displays the lower digits of the number of acquired coins, which is composed of 7 segments and dot points (DP). Note that the number of medals acquired means the number of medals (including those stored in the credit number display 26) that are paid out to the player according to the result of the game in the slot machine PS1. Further, when an error is detected and the normal game cannot proceed, a display regarding the error may be displayed.

The number of credits display 26 and the number of earned coins display 27 display information on the segment displays 26a, 26b, 27a, and 27b, as well as information on the number of credits and the number of earned coins depending on whether the DP is lit or not. It is also possible to display different information. For example, information indicating that the vehicle is staying in an advantageous section (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 indicators. Can be mentioned. Further, it may have the ability to notify the pressing order using the upper digit display section and the lower digit display section of the acquired number display 27. When the obtained number display 27 is used to notify the pressing order, the obtained number display 27 may be referred to as an instruction monitor.

<Operation panel 11>
The operation panel 11 is provided approximately at the center of the front panel PS2. The operation panel 11 is provided in a stepped manner with a substantially horizontal horizontal part and a vertical part extending substantially vertically downward from the tip of the horizontal part, and the vertical part is provided with a start switch 12 and a stop switch 13, which will be described later. The horizontal part includes a medal slot 17 (described later), 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, and a settlement switch (described later). ) is provided.

<Start switch 12>
A start switch (also referred to as a start lever) 12 is provided on a 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 when the start switch sensor is OFF when operated, it is determined that the start switch has been operated. The operation of the start switch 12 becomes valid 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 an instruction function, a reel rotation process, etc. are executed. In addition, in this embodiment, the input signal is made low active, so if the start switch sensor is ON when not operated, the start switch input signal is OFF, and when the start switch sensor is operated, the start switch sensor changes from ON to OFF. When this happens, the start switch input signal is turned ON. The present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the start switch input signal is turned on when the start switch sensor is turned on.

Hereinafter, when we simply say "the start switch is ON" or "the start switch is operated", it means that the start switch sensor has changed from ON to OFF, and the start switch input signal has changed from OFF to ON. represents what has become.

<Stop switch 13>
The stop switch 13 is provided on the operation panel 11. In this embodiment, the left reel 8a corresponds to the left stop switch 13a, the middle reel 8b corresponds to the middle stop switch 13b, and the right reel 8c corresponds to the right stop switch 13c. Furthermore, when the stop switch 13 can be operated, it is suggested that the stop switch 13 is effective by changing the color of the lamp provided on the main body of the stop switch 13 or the lamps around it. 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 may be turned on when the stop switch 13 can be operated, and the light may be turned off when the stop switch 13 cannot be operated.

<Medal slot 17>
The medal slot 17 is provided on the operation panel 11. It has an opening for inserting medals into the medal slot, and restricts the insertion of medals larger than the standard size. Although a plurality of types of medal slots 17 are manufactured according to the standard sizes of multiple types of medals, the mounting standards for the various medal slots 17 are determined so that the various medal slots 17 can be commonly attached to the operation panel 11. are the same.

Regarding the input of game media, the game media is not limited to the above-mentioned medals, but includes, for example, game balls used in pachinko gaming machines (so-called parrots), or game media information stored in electrical storage media such as magnetic cards and flash memory. may be input into a gaming machine, and the number of bets may be set or added when a prize is won based on the input gaming media information.

<Bet switch (MAX bet switch 18, 1 bet switch 19)>
The bet switch is provided on the operation panel 11. When the bet switch is operated when there are stored medals in the credits, a bet process is executed and a process for setting the number of bets, which is equivalent to the act of inserting medals into the medal slot 17, is performed. However, even if the bet switch is operated when no medals are stored in the credits, the bet process will be invalidated (the bet switch operation will not be accepted). The MAX bet switch 18 is composed of a pressed part operated by the player, a detection part that detects the operation of the pressed part, and a light emitting part (also referred to as a MAX bet lamp) that lights up the pressed part. The switch 19 includes a push part operated by the player and a detection part that detects the operation of the push part (the 1-bet switch 19 does not have a light emitting part).

The MAX bet lamp notifies the player that a bet process can be executed when the MAX bet switch is operated, and the MAX bet lamp is lit in a predetermined color or the MAX bet lamp is turned on in a predetermined color. Various modes are possible, such as flashing at regular intervals. On the other hand, when the bet process cannot be executed even if the MAX bet switch is operated, it is conceivable to turn on the MAX bet lamp in a specific color or not to turn on the MAX bet lamp.

Additionally, a MAX bet switch 18 that allows you to bet the maximum number of coins (three in this embodiment) set for each slot machine PS1, and a 1 bet switch 19 that allows you to bet one coin are provided. When the operation of the bet switch 18 is accepted, the MAX bet process is executed, and when the operation of the 1 bet switch 19 is accepted, the 1 bet process is executed. MAX bet processing can be executed in situations where 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. , cannot be executed in a situation where a 3-bet has already been placed. The 1-bet process can be executed in a situation where the number of credits is 1 or more and the number of bets currently placed is less than 3, and cannot be executed in a situation where 3 bets have already been placed.

In addition, the 1-bet switch 19 executes 1-bet processing each time it is operated, and if the 1-bet switch 19 is operated 3 times from a situation where no bet has been placed, 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.

In addition, although the embodiment has been described in which the 1-bet switch 19 is invalid in a situation where 3 bets have been placed, if the 1-bet switch 19 is operated once in a situation where 3 bets have been placed, the state becomes 1 bet and the credit is It may be configured so that two tickets are returned.

Further, although the embodiment has been described in which the MAX bet process executed by operating the MAX bet switch 18 is not executed in a situation where the number of bets is less than 3, it is also possible to consider a process in which the maximum number of bets that can be made at present is bet. In other words, if the MAX bet switch 18 is operated in a situation where no bet has been placed and the number of credits is 2, a process may be considered in which 2 bets are made.

The maximum number of coins that can be bet may be configured to differ depending on the gaming state, and the maximum number of coins that can be bet is 3 during non-bonus, and 2 during bonus. Good too.

<Sub switch 20>
The sub-switch 20 is provided on the operation panel 11 and includes a push-down part made of a translucent member for direct operation by a player, and a detection part that detects when the push-down part is operated. and a sub-switch lamp for illuminating the depressed portion of the sub-switch. This switch is mainly used to display a menu screen on the display device 32, which will be described later. In addition to the sub-switches 20, sub-cross key switches 21 (top switch, bottom switch, left switch, right switch) and performance switches (operated using instructions during the game) are used as input means managed by the sub-control board 1000. switch) is provided. Further, the sub-switch 20 can also 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-switch 20 is used for the menu display function and the production switch is used for operation during the game, they may be used as a common switch.

The menu screen displays winning configuration items, reel arrangement items, volume adjustment items, light intensity adjustment items, and mobile interlock system related items, and by operating the upper switch or lower switch of the sub-cross key switch 21, the items The selected cursor is controlled to move up and down. Further, when the sub-switch 20 is operated while the cursor is placed on any of the items, details of that 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 using the left or right switch of the sub cross key switch 21. There is.

Furthermore, the menu screen can be displayed by operating the sub-switch 20 in a situation where no bet has been placed after the end of the game. The performance status at this time is normal performance, continuous performance, AT performance, or demo screen (a screen that is displayed 60 seconds after the end of the game and displays the manufacturer's name and performance introduction in a moving image). Regardless of the situation, the menu screen is displayed by operating the sub-switch 20. However, the embodiment is not limited to this embodiment, and the menu screen may not be displayed even if the sub-switch 20 is operated during continuous presentation or AT presentation.

<Switch for production>
The performance switch is provided on the operation panel 11, and includes a push part made of a translucent member so that the player can directly operate it, and a detection part that detects when the push part is operated. and a production switch lamp for illuminating the depressed part of the production switch. When the effect switch is operated in a situation where the operation of the effect switch is valid, the effect based on the operation is executed. For example, when a continuous performance is being executed on the LCD, the final game of the continuous performance may display "success" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "successful performance"), which means that a bonus will be awarded, or it can mean that no bonus will be awarded. When displaying either a "failure" display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a failure effect), a mode can be considered in which "success" or "failure" is displayed by operating the effect switch.

Furthermore, in a situation where the operation of the effect switch is valid, the effect switch lamp lights up to notify the player that the operation of the effect switch is valid. As a lighting mode of the production switch, a mode can be considered in which the lighting is not lit in a situation where the production switch operation is invalid, and the lighting is turned on in a situation where the production switch operation is valid. In addition to the lighting mode in a situation where the operation of the production switch is effective, it may be a mode in which the lights are turned on and off at regular intervals.

In addition, in a situation where the operation of the effect switch is valid, a display imitating the effect switch is displayed on the liquid crystal display to notify that the effect of the effect switch is valid. When a display imitating a production switch is to be displayed on the liquid crystal display, the display is performed based on a command received from the main control means 100. For example, it is conceivable that a display simulating a performance switch may be displayed based on a start switch acceptance command, or a display simulating a performance switch based on a full rotation stop command.

<Payment switch>
The payment switch is provided on the operation panel 11. When operated after the game ends, a process (settlement process) is executed to pay out the number of game media bet on and the number of game media stored in credits to the player. In addition. In this embodiment, when the settlement switch is operated in a situation where a bet has been placed and game media are stored in credits, the betted game media are paid out first and then stored in credits. Although the system is configured to pay out game media stored in credits, the present invention is not limited to this, and processing for paying out game media stored in credits may be executed only when the number of game media bet is 0. In other words, if the settlement switch is operated while a bet is being made, only the betted game media will be paid out, and if the settlement switch is operated again after that, the gaming media stored in the credits will be paid out. It's okay.

<Lower panel 5>
The lower panel 5 is provided below the front panel PS2. It is composed of two sheets of transparent resin put together, a design sheet is sandwiched between the combined resins, and the design sheet is printed to represent the special colors of each slot machine PS1.

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

<Saucer 28>
The tray 28 is provided below the lower panel 5. It has a generally concave structure to receive and store medals released from the medal payout port 45, and is provided to protrude toward the player so that the player can check the stored medals.

In addition, the tray 28 has other functions of accommodating a cigarette ashtray 29 and a resin sheet on which an association license seal, a patent certificate seal, and a type seal are affixed, and has an opening for displaying the stickers on the player's side. A section 30 is also provided.

<Speaker S>
The speakers S are provided at the top and bottom of the front panel PS2. It is connected to the sub-control board 1000 by a harness (not shown), and the speaker S outputs sound effects matching the performance as well as error sounds and warning sounds to notify that an error has occurred.

<Display device 32>
The display device 32 is provided above the front panel PS2. It is a device that can display images, and various devices such as a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, and a projector can be used. It is electrically connected to the sub-control board 1000, and in addition to various production images, a game instruction image that instructs the press order and press position of the stop switch 13 during the game (if only the press order is displayed, a press order navigation image) (Also referred to as a press order image, operation order image, or operation order image), if only the press position is displayed, a press navigation image (also referred to as a press image or operation position image), or the press order and position are displayed. (Sometimes referred to as an operation mode navigation image (also referred to as an operation mode image) as a general concept of the press order, press position, etc.), an error image when an error occurs, etc. are displayed. Further, depending on the model, there are slot machines PS1 that are not equipped with the display device 32.

<Other performance devices such as dot displays and movable accessories>
Other performance devices such as a dot display and movable accessories are provided at arbitrary positions on the front panel PS2, such as around the display window 4 and in the upper and lower panel parts. Other performance devices are electrically connected to the sub-control board 1000, and in addition to various performance images and performance operations, game instruction images and operations that instruct the pressing order and position of the stop switch 13 during the game, and error occurrence. Displays error images and performs operations. Other performance devices are optionally installed depending on the model of the slot machine PS1. Furthermore, various devices such as a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, a projector, etc. can also be used as other presentation devices. Particularly in a gaming machine that is additionally equipped with a liquid crystal display device, the display device 32 may be referred to as a main display device, and the liquid crystal display device may be referred to as a sub display device. In this case, the main display device has a larger display area than 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 a downstream passage below the medal slot 17. The medal selector 34 has a medal counting function that counts the number of medals inserted by the player using a sensor provided on the flow path, a medal removal function that guides the inserted non-standard medals to the receiving tray 28, and a function to remove medals from the front panel PS2. It has an eject function that removes medals stuck in the medal selector 34 by operating an eject switch provided in the medal selector 34, and an electrically driven blocking member (also called a blocker) that removes medals inserted at times other than when accepting medals. It has a blocker function to exclude water from the downstream passage. Furthermore, if the medals inserted at the time of medal acceptance are genuine medals, the medal selector 34 discharges the medals to a hopper 44 located downstream.

Various sensors in the medal selector include a passage sensor, an input sensor 1, an input sensor 2, and a chute sensor. The passage 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 input sensor 1 and the input sensor 2 are located downstream of the passage sensor and the blocker, and are used to judge the passage time of the medal passing through the input sensor 1 and the input sensor 2 to determine whether the medal passes normally or abnormally. It is provided. Note that the input sensor 2 is located downstream of the input sensor 1. The chute sensor is located downstream of the input sensor 2, and is provided to count the number of input medals and discharged medals. Since the passage sensor and the chute sensor have overlapping functions, only one of them may be provided.

When the blocker in the medal selector is turned on, the passage of game medals is permitted; when it is turned off, passage of game medals is not permitted. Allowing the passage of game medals means that the game medals inserted from the medal slot are guided to the hopper 44, and disallowing the passage of game medals means that the game medals inserted from the medal slot are guided to the hopper 44. Don't be guided by 44.

The components on the cabinet PS3 side of the slot machine PS1 will be explained below.

<Cabinet PS3>
The cabinet PS3 has a rectangular box shape with an opening on one side, and inside includes a reel unit 6, a hopper 44, an auxiliary tank 46, a setting key switch 37, and a reset/setting switch 38 (hereinafter simply referred to as a "reset switch"). ” or “setting switch”), a power supply device 39, a main control board 100, an external output terminal board 47, etc. are provided.

<Main control board 100>
The main control board 100 is housed in an internal space created when the main control board case body and the main control board case cover are combined, and the main control board case body and main control board case cover cannot be easily opened or closed due to caulking. It is like this (sealed). The main control board 100 is fixed to a main control board case bracket within the 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 the reel base 7 inside the center of the cabinet PS3 and fixed with 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 multiple types of designs attached to the outer periphery of the reel base, and a stepping tape that is pivotally supported on the reel base. It consists of a motor, a reel unit that fixes the stepping motor, and a motor fixing base that is neglected. A different pattern arrangement is drawn on each reel 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 in which the stepping motor moves one step for every interrupt. (constant speed rotation), in response to the player's operation of the stop switch 13, the corresponding reel is stopped at a constant speed rotation to a stop position determined for each stop operation reception position, and the reel is moved to the stop position. After that, the brake is applied (four-phase excitation is applied) to stop the reel from rotating.

In addition, an index is provided on the spokes provided at the reel base of each reel, and an index sensor provided on the motor fixed base of each reel detects the index, making it a reference point during each rotation. Determining the position of the pattern. Note that the number of steps of the stepping motor, which is the driving source of the reel in this embodiment, is 336 steps, and during constant speed rotation, one revolution is performed by 336 interrupt processings. Further, during constant speed rotation, a rotation defect detection counter is incremented every two interrupt processings, and when the counter value of the rotation defect detection counter reaches 180, it is determined that rotation is defective. In other words, if the reel does not rotate once even after executing the interrupt process 360 times, it is determined that the rotation is defective. The defective rotation detection counter is set to 0 when the index is detected, so that if the constant speed rotation process is normal, the defective rotation detection counter becomes 0 before reaching 180.

In addition, a back lamp unit is installed on the motor fixed base of each reel, and it can be turned on after the reel has stopped to emphasize the stopped symbols, or turned on to improve the visibility of the symbols while the reels are rotating. I let them do it.

<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 includes a storage tank section that receives and stores the medals guided into the gaming machine from the medal selector 34, and a hopper motor drive means that drives the hopper motor and rotates the rotary disk to receive the stored medals one by one into a tray. The medal dispensing section includes a medal arranging mechanism for arranging the medals for discharging into the tray 28, and a discharging mechanism for discharging the medals into the receiving tray 28 through the medal dispensing port 45.

<Auxiliary tank 46>
The auxiliary tank 46 is configured to be able to store medals, and the medals stored in excess of the capacity of the storage tank section of the hopper 44 are passed through a downwardly sloping rail section provided in the storage tank section. and stored in the auxiliary tank 46. The auxiliary tank 46 has a rectangular box-shaped structure, and when installed in the cabinet PS3, two fullness detection electrodes attached to the cabinet PS3 are connected to the auxiliary tank through a through hole provided on at least one side. 46, and when a certain amount of medals inserted from the medal slot are stored, two fullness detection electrodes become energized via the medals, and the hopper 44 and auxiliary tank 46 are full. It is determined that Note that the number of full detection electrodes is not limited to two, and the number of full detection electrodes may be changed, such as providing three. Further, the method of fullness detection is not limited to the method using a fullness detection electrode, but may be configured to enable fullness detection by a sensor provided at a predetermined position detecting a medal.

<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 side. Access is possible by opening the opening/closing door of the setting key switch unit after opening the front panel PS2. To turn on the setting key switch 37, insert the setting key and rotate it 90 degrees to the right. If the setting key switch 37 is turned on in a state where medals can be accepted, the current setting value can be checked, and if it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is on in the power-off recovery process (also referred to as power-on process) when the power is turned on. Executes setting change processing (described later).

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

When the power switch 40 is turned on, the power supply device 39 receives power from outside the slot machine PS1, generates respective predetermined voltages, and supplies predetermined voltages to the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 1000, respectively. The slot machine PS1 is configured to take in voltage, and is configured not to take in power from outside the slot machine PS1 when the power switch 40 is turned off.

<External output terminal board 47>
The external output terminal board 47 is generally installed 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 in a predetermined format, and outputs the signal of the slot machine PS1. Send externally. The contents of the 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, etc. Other conditions for transmitting signals to the outside are such as when the AT state is entered, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, when the value of the counter related to the game reaches a predetermined value, etc. The main control board 100 controls settings can be made based on predetermined information.

<Functional block diagram>
A functional block diagram of the slot machine PS1 according to the present embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 4.

<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 controls the general flow of games, and 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), drum unit board, reset/setting switch 38, setting key switch, etc. , which enables data communication. However, bidirectional communication between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 1000 is disabled, and data communication is enabled by unidirectional communication from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 1000.

A main control chip is mounted on the main control board 100. The main control chip includes a main control CPU, main control ROM, main control RAM, etc., which can communicate data with each other via a bus. Under the control of the main control chip, appropriate data communication is carried out to various boards, such as role lottery (also referred to as internal lottery), reel drive control (also referred to as reel control), and payout control. In addition, for the sub control board 1000, as a result of the internal lottery, a selection combination (also referred to as an AT combination, an AT target combination, a push sequence combination, a target combination, and an operation procedure combination including both the sequence combination and the sequence combination) ), and when the main control means 100 notifies information regarding the display of the selection combinations (pressing order, operation timing), the selection information (selection combination group information, selection combination information) can also be notified on the sub-control means side. By transmitting the information regarding the display of combinations, the sub-control means can also notify the information regarding the display of combinations. In addition, it may be referred to as processing related to (relating to) the instruction function, including all processing related to AT, such as transition to AT, extension of the number of AT games, notification of push order, etc. Note that the push order combination is a conditional device in which the symbol combinations to be stopped and the game medals given to the player are different depending on the order of the reels to be stopped (press order). This is a conditional device in which the symbol combinations that are stopped and the game medals that are awarded to the player are different depending on the timing at which the game is accepted.

The storage capacity of the main control ROM mounted on the main control board 100 is ``16 KB or less'', with a used area of ``7.5 KB or less'' (also referred to as the first program area) and other unused areas ( (also referred to as a second program area). The used area includes a control area of "4.5 KB or less" (also referred to as the first control area) in which the program executed by the main control board 100 is stored, and only information other than the program (for example, internal lottery table information). has a data area (also referred to as a first data area) of "3.0 KB or less" in which is or will be stored. Outside the usage area, there is a control area (also referred to as a second control area) and a data area (also referred to as a second data area) similar to the usage area. Programs related to game progress are stored in the used area, and programs related to fraud prevention and programs used for testing gaming machines are stored outside the used area.

The storage capacity of the main control RAM mounted on the main control board 100 is ``1024B or less'', and there is a used area of ``512B or less'' (also referred to as the first work area) and other areas outside the use area (second work area). (also referred to as a work area). The first work area is a storage area that can be rewritten as the game progresses, and the second work area is a storage area that can be rewritten when executing a program for fraud prevention or gaming machine testing.

The storage area of the main control RAM built in the main control chip includes a storage area for switch status flags indicating the on/off status of the termination changeover switch and the on/off status of the automatic payment switch, which are set to 1 to 6. A storage area for setting value information indicating one of the values, a storage area for RT status information indicating which RT status is among a plurality of RT statuses, and a specific condition device indicating the winning status of a specific condition device such as a bonus. , a storage area for game information where information necessary to proceed with the game is stored, an unused storage area that is not used, a storage area of the stack area where data saved from registers is 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-off recovery processing, and at the start of each game, and the storage area of the main control RAM is initialized depending on each case. The range is different.

During the setting change process, if recovery from power failure cannot be performed normally or if recovery is not possible, data 0 is set (initialized) in the RAM area except for the storage area of the switch status flag. In other words, the only thing that takes over the state before the setting change is the switch state flag; for example, the RT state, condition device flag, etc. are cleared and are not taken over.

In addition, during setting change processing, either when the power-off recovery can be performed normally or when the state is not in a state where recovery is impossible, that is, when the setting change processing is performed normally, the storage area for the switch status flag is , data 0 is set in the RAM area except for the storage area for setting value information, the storage area for RT status information, and the storage area for specific condition devices. That is, while maintaining the gaming state before the setting change, the RT state, setting value data, and condition device flag are inherited so that the game can be played with the setting value after the setting change. Since the setting value data inherits the information before the setting change and new setting values are set in the subsequent setting change processing, it is used in the sub control board 1000 to determine whether the setting has been changed.

Furthermore, during power-off recovery processing, data is stored in the unused storage area of the RAM area at the start of each game, and in the stack area storage area excluding the maximum used area when initializing the RAM at power-off recovery. Set to 0.

<Sub control board 1000>
The sub-control board 1000 is equipped with a sub-control chip. The sub-control chip includes a sub-control CPU, a sub-control ROM, a sub-control RAM, etc., which enable data communication with each other via a bus. The sub-control board 1000 is capable of two-way communication with the effect control board, and transmits data specifying the effect to be output to the speaker S, the LED lamp, the sub-switch 20, etc. Information to the display device 32 transmits data to the image control board. Furthermore, power is directly supplied to the sub-control board 1000 from the power supply board.

<Turning drum device board>
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 referred to as external centralized terminal board 47), etc. and the main control board 100. . The 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 a protruding piece (also referred to as an index) passes the sensor. The door switch is a sensor that determines whether the front door PS2 is opened. The payout sensor is a sensor that determines whether the medals are passing through the hopper 44 appropriately when being paid out. The external centralized terminal board is a relay board for transmitting data to the hall computer outside the gaming machine. Further, power is directly supplied to the drum device board from the power supply board.

<Door relay board>
The door relay board inputs various sensor information in the selector (loading sensor 1, loading sensor 2, passage sensor, chute sensor), bet switch information, stop switch information, payment switch information, and outputs information. The information includes blocker information, credit number information, bet number information, replay symbol combination display information, and payout number information. The door relay board includes a selector, bet switch, stop switch, settlement switch, credit number display 26, payout number display, replay lamp, 1 bet lamp, 2 bet lamp, 3 bet lamp, start lamp, medal insertion lamp, It is electrically connected to the advantageous section lamp.

<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. It is electrically connected to an image control board that controls the display contents.

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

The performance control means selects the content of the performance based on the lottery result of the winning combination by the internal lottery means. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of performance contents are provided in advance, and the performance control means, at the start of the game, etc., after the internal lottery means has drawn the winning combination, the performance control means performs the production by drawing a lottery using software random numbers. Select content.

In addition, a plurality of types of production contents are provided depending on not only the result of the role lottery but also the result of the freeze lottery, the game state (RT state, freeze state), etc. Specifically, a plurality of types of performance contents are provided corresponding to bonus winnings, minor winnings, replay winnings, non-winnings, etc.

As the game progresses, the production contents include 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 lamps are lit, etc.). This determines whether the light should be blinked or turned off, what kind of sound should be output from the speaker S, what kind of image should be displayed on the display device 32, etc.

Further, it is also possible to generate the performance output by the performance control means in response to an operation by the player. For example, the main control board 100 receives operation signals from the start switch 12, stop switch 13, medal slot 17, bet switch (MAX bet switch 18, 1 bet switch 19), settlement switch, etc. It is also conceivable that the effect is generated by the effect control means of the sub-control board 1000 based on the sub-control commands transmitted from the control board 100, and the sub-switch 20 and the sub-cross key to which operation signals are input to the sub-control board 1000. It is also conceivable to generate effects directly from the sub-control board 1000 in response to sub-input switch operation means such as the switch 21.

<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, etc. for specifically displaying the contents of the effect on the display device 32.

<Power supply board>
In the slot machine PS1 of this embodiment, power is supplied from the power supply board to the drum device board and the sub-control board based on the operation of the power switch 40. The power supplied to the rotating drum device board is supplied to the main control board 100 and the door relay board. The supplied power is then supplied to each component to electrically connect it. The power supplied to the sub-control board 1000 supplies power to the production control board, and then to the image control board. The supplied power is supplied to each component, thereby electrically connecting it.

The control of the main control board 100 that controls the games of the gaming machine will be explained.

<Error type>
Errors are broadly classified into recoverable errors and non-recoverable errors.

<Recoverable error>
Recoverable errors include errors related to the selector (medal retention error, medal backflow error, medal passing time error), errors related to the hopper 44 (hopper error, hopper empty error), door opening error, harness disconnection error, etc. If the reset switch is operated after removing the causes of various recoverable errors, the player can return to the game without having to turn on the power again. During a recoverable error, information regarding the error occurring is displayed on the display device 32, payout number display, and various lamps in order to inform the player what error has occurred.

If a recoverable error is detected during a game, the progress of the game may be stopped at the time it is detected, or the progress of the game may be stopped after the game in which the recoverable error is detected ends. By stopping the progress of the game during a recoverable error, damage to the game hall manager can be suppressed even if a recoverable error occurs due to fraud. The conditions for recovering from a recoverable error state may be such that recovery occurs automatically by removing the cause of the error, and errors that can be recovered without turning the power back on are referred to as recoverable errors. 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 of the output port, and the number of credits display 26 displays a message according to the type of error. , etc., to notify that the state is in a state where recovery is not possible.

In addition, when a recoverable error is set, the recoverable error is canceled when the reset switch (not shown) is operated, but once an unrecoverable error is set, the reset switch operation is not accepted, An unrecoverable error will not be cleared just by turning the power back on. In this case, the configuration is such that the unrecoverable error is canceled by performing the setting change process. When the power is turned on again at the time of an unrecoverable error, a part of the power-off recovery process is executed, and then an unrecoverable error display is repeatedly executed to prevent subsequent game processing from being executed.

Unrecoverable errors include: when the number of bets is outside the specified number during the winning lottery, when the value is not within the normal range during the set value error check, when it is determined that the power off process was not performed normally when the power was restored. In this case, if it is determined that the random number is abnormal, such as when an abnormality in the frequency of the crystal oscillator is indicated, or if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the active line in the winning determination process.

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

<Game method, flow of game>
In order to play a game on the slot machine PS1, first insert medals into the medal slot 17, or place a bet (MAX bet switch 18, 1 bet switch 19) on stored medals. Set the number of medals to bet (also referred to as the specified number). Note that in this embodiment, three sheets are set as the prescribed number. By setting the number of medals to bet, the active line is set to be valid and the game becomes possible.

If medals are inserted from a new medal slot in a situation where the number of medals bet is set at the upper limit, the number of game medals stored in the credits increases. The maximum number of cards stored in the credit is set at 50. If a medal that exceeds the maximum number of bets (3 medals) and the maximum number of stored medals (50 medals) is inserted from the medal slot (54th medal), the blocker of the medal selector is turned off (the medals are not inserted into the gaming machine). (in a state that prevents this from occurring) and is returned to the receptacle. That is, when the number of bets is at the upper limit and the number of stored credits is at the upper limit, the blocker is turned off (the passage to the hopper 44 in the selector is no longer formed).

The situation in which the number of bets is added when medals are inserted is when the number of bets is less than three (less than the maximum number of bets in the gaming state when medals are inserted). In addition, the situations in which medals can be stored in credits when medals are inserted are when the number of bets is 3 (the maximum number of bets in the gaming state when medals are inserted) and the number of credits is less than 50 (the number of medals can be stored in credits). (less than the maximum number that can be stored). In other words, when the sum of the number of bets and the number of accumulated credits is less than 53, the medals will be inserted into the gaming machine when the medals are inserted from the medal slot. Note that one of the conditions for entering the medals into the gaming machine when the medals are inserted is that the game is on standby (the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game). For example, the symbol combination related to the replay is displayed and the medal insertion requirement is met even while waiting for a game after automatic bet processing has been executed. In this case, since three coins have been bet automatically, if the number of stored credits is less than 50, the requirements for medal insertion are satisfied.

Next, when the operation of the start switch 12 is accepted, an internal lottery process is executed, and after determining the result of the internal lottery process (also referred to as the winning combination lottery result or condition device number), the minimum playing time (wait time (period), (also referred to as 4.1 second timer) has elapsed, and if the wait time has elapsed, each reel starts rotating, and if the wait time has not elapsed, the wait time elapses. Wait without rotating each reel until

Next, when the operation (stop operation) of any of the stop switches 13 (left stop switch 13a, middle stop switch 13b, right stop switch 13c) is received, the result of the lottery and the timing at which the stop operation is received are determined. The reel corresponding to the stop switch 13 that is operated stops. When all the reels have stopped (also referred to as all stops), it is determined whether each stopped symbol determined at the time of receiving the stoppage of each reel is normal or not, and if it is not abnormal, it is determined which symbol combination the stopped symbol combination is. Search, and depending on the symbol combination that corresponds to the search result, pay out medals (including addition to credits), set replay (automatic bet processing), set bonus state, end bonus state, set RT state, Processing such as ending the RT state is performed, and one game ends.

<Freeze processing>
Freeze processing (also referred to as freeze effect) that delays the progress of the game by temporarily stopping it for a predetermined period includes, for example, functions related to the progress of the game, such as accepting game media and changing the number of bets on game media that have been credited in advance. Examples include temporarily suspending functions related to accepting an operation of a bet switch to determine a bet, accepting an operation of the start switch 12 to start a game, or accepting an operation to stop the reels. 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 described above may be temporarily stopped, or only some functions may be temporarily stopped.

The manner in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped includes control processing based on the player's operation (processing to form a passage 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, the reel rotation process or internal lottery process based on the operation of the start switch 12, and the reel stop process based on the operation of the stop switch 13) are not performed.

If an input signal is issued based on a player's operation while the game is temporarily stopped due to a freeze effect, control processing based on the input signal will not be performed, the input signal will not be accepted, or the input signal will not be processed. By performing processing such as delaying the transmission until a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the game end timing for one game will be delayed compared to the case where no freeze effect is performed.

Regarding the freeze effect that is performed based on the operation of the start switch 12, there are cases in which the reels do not rotate for a predetermined period when the start switch 12 is operated and the reels rotate after a predetermined period, and When the internal lottery and reels are not rotated for a predetermined period when is operated, but the internal lottery and reels are rotated after a predetermined period, or when the start switch 12 is operated, the internal lottery is not performed for a predetermined period. In some cases, the reels are rotated after a predetermined period of time without rotating the reels, or the predetermined period is set after the start switch 12 is operated and an internal lottery is performed, and the reels are rotated or stopped during the predetermined period. In other cases, a predetermined period is set after the start switch 12 is operated to perform an internal lottery and the reels are rotated, and the stop reception 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, the freeze effect is performed based on the reception of the operation of the stop switch 13, and as a result of the operation of the stop switch 13, a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reels. In the freeze effect performed based on this, the control processing of the freeze effect is different.

As a control process of the freeze effect performed based on acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 13, for example, if the left stop switch 13a is operated and frozen while all the reels are rotating, the left reel corresponding to the left stop switch 13a has stopped. Later, the stop reception of the middle stop switch 13b and the right stop switch 13c may be disabled. As a result, during the predetermined period, the player cannot stop the rotating middle reel and right reel, but after the predetermined period has elapsed, the stop reception of the middle stop switch 13b and right stop switch 13c is enabled. , the timing until the game ends 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 that is stopped last is accepted as a control process of the freeze effect that is performed based on the fact that a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reels. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on each reel, the stop reception of the stop switch 13 that is stopped last may be invalidated, or the operation of the stop switch 13 that is stopped last may be accepted. Based on a specific symbol being stopped and displayed on each reel, bet number setting processing based on the operation of the bet switch to start the next game, processing to detect the insertion of gaming media using a passing sensor, or replay are enabled. An example of this is not performing control processing based on the automatic bet processing performed when the player stops on the line.

During the predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed, the game progress control based on the player's operations is temporarily stopped, but gaming machine operations that are not related to 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 reels can be set arbitrarily, such as rotating in the normal rotation mode, rotating at a slower speed or higher speed than usual. can do.

The rotation mode of the reels during a predetermined period includes rotating the reels in the opposite direction to the normal rotation (so-called reverse rotation), rotating the reels a predetermined number of symbols and stopping a specific symbol combination, and rotating the reels in the direction opposite to the normal rotation (so-called reverse rotation). Examples include stopping a reel and making other reels rotate, changing the rotation speed of a reel, or changing the operation of a reel due to a player's operation.

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

Examples of control processing for shortening the temporary suspension period include forcibly ending the temporary suspension period, or rewriting the temporary suspension period to a period shorter than the temporary suspension period. Control processing for lengthening the temporary suspension period includes adding another period after the temporary suspension period, or rewriting the temporary suspension period to a longer period. Further, the temporary stop period based on the freeze effect does not need to have an upper limit time, and may continue until a certain result is achieved based on the result of operation reception.

The pause period for performing the freeze effect may be set after the wait period has elapsed, or may be set to include the wait period. If a wait period is included, compare the wait period with the freeze effect period, and if the freeze effect ends during the wait period, execute the freeze effect during the wait period and end the freeze effect during the wait period. If not, the freeze effect period may be set after the wait period, or the remaining wait period may be restarted after the freeze effect ends. In addition, if there is only a freeze effect period that is longer than the wait period in advance, the process of comparing the wait period and the freeze effect period is omitted, and the freeze effect is started after operating the start switch 12 (after the internal lottery process). It is also possible to do so.

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 being played during the acceleration process. In the pseudo game, the start switch 12 is operated and a pseudo game period is determined during the acceleration process of the reels after an internal lottery is performed, and during the pseudo game period, the reel rotation is controlled like a normal game (pseudo Reel rotation control is performed based on the operation of the start switch based on the game start), and reel stop control is performed based on the operation of the stop switch 13. Further, the reels may be configured to rotate 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 and the winning determination process or payout control process based on the operation of the stop switch 13 are not performed.

Further, in the pseudo game, when the reels are stopped due to the operation of 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). Thereby, when the player operates the stop switch 13, it is possible to determine whether it is a normal game or a pseudo game.

<Design combination that does not require technical intervention>
A symbol combination that does not require technical intervention is a symbol combination that can always stop and display the symbol combination of a winning combination on the active line no matter when the stop switch 13 is operated while the reels are rotating. means. For example, when bell symbols are arranged at intervals of 3 symbols on all reels, the bell-bell-bell pattern always stops (attracting rate is 100%), so it can be said that this is a symbol combination that does not require technical intervention. Hereinafter, a draw rate of 100% will be referred to as PB=1, and a winning combination with an all reel pull rate of 100% may be referred to as a PB=1 win.

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 spot where there are no symbols related to the winning combination within the pull-in range (such as 5 symbols apart), PB≠1, and the winning combination may be referred to as PB≠1.

<Small role priority control, bonus priority control>
Small role priority control means that when a small role and a bonus are won at the same time, or when a small role within a bonus is won, if both the symbol related to the small role and the symbol related to the bonus can be drawn, the symbol related to the small role is drawn. .

Bonus priority control means that when a small winning combination and a bonus are won at the same time, or when a small winning combination within a bonus is won, if both the small winning symbol and the bonus symbol can be drawn, the bonus symbol is drawn in.

In addition, since replay has the highest priority and cannot be missed, when the condition device flags for replay and small winning combination or replay and bonus are turned on at the same time, symbols related to replay are always drawn in.

<Normal section>
The normal section is a section in which processing related to the instruction function cannot be performed. When a winning combination is won in the normal section, processing is executed to transmit information (performance group number) masking which pressing order was won to the sub-control means 1000. Further, when a push order combination is won in the normal section, notification of the push order (both the correct push order and the incorrect push 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 pressing order even if the pushing order is won in the normal section, so even if the pushing order is won in the normal section, it is always possible to determine whether the answer is correct or incorrect. is now unknown.

<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 AT. If you win the advantageous section shift lottery held in the normal section, you can move to the advantageous section. In advantageous sections, a lottery to transfer to AT can be held, but in order to suppress the excessive medal acquisition mentioned above, the advantageous sections are designed to end based on certain conditions and transfer to the normal section. ing.
in particular,
1) When you play 1500 games from the next game that moved to the 1st advantageous section 2) When you earned more than 2400 medals from the next game that moved to the 1st advantageous section 3) When you meet any conditions can be mentioned. With these, it is possible to suppress excessive medal acquisition. Note that the arbitrary condition 3) includes, for example, when one AT ends, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, etc.

<Advantageous section ramp>
An advantageous section lamp is provided as information that indicates on the main side that the vehicle is staying in an advantageous section. Thereby, the player can easily determine whether or not he or she is staying in the advantageous section by checking whether the advantageous section lamp is lit or not. Specifically, if the DP of the credit number display 26 is lit, it indicates that the vehicle is staying in an advantageous section, and if the DP of the credit number display 26 is not lit, it indicates that the vehicle is not staying in an advantageous section. It is shown that. The lighting timing of the advantageous section lamp is after all reels have stopped, after receiving the bet switch operation, when the first medal inserted in the care is detected, when the second medal inserted in the care is detected, and when the third medal inserted in the care is detected. Examples include when the first medal is detected, after receiving the start switch, or after winning a winning combination in an internal lottery. In addition, the conditions for making sure to turn it on are that you are staying in an advantageous area, and that you are informed of the operation procedure information for the selection combination, and that the ball payout rate (maximum ball payout rate) of the notification game exceeds 1 ( ).

In addition, the system is configured to light up the advantageous section lamp even when the push order small combination is not installed due to the specifications, and the ball roll rate does not exceed 1, but the RT transition push order to RT with a high replay probability is notified. ing. This is to inform the player that the situation is advantageous to the player using the advantageous section lamp, and is intended to prevent the player from suffering losses due to not knowing the specifications of the gaming machine.

Note that if the above-mentioned conditions for always turning on the advantageous section lamp are not satisfied, the timing for turning on the advantageous section lamp after shifting to a new advantageous section may be arbitrary.

In addition, once the advantageous section lamp is turned on, it will continue to be lit until the advantageous section ends, and before the operation of the start switch for the next game after the advantageous section has ended (after all reels have stopped, After receiving the bet switch operation, the advantageous section lamp will turn off when the first medal inserted during maintenance is detected, the second medal inserted during maintenance is detected, or the third medal inserted during maintenance is detected) Make it.

With this configuration, even if the advantageous section lamp is not lit, it may still be an advantageous section, and even if the advantageous section lamp is not lit, the player is given a sense of expectation that the process related to the instruction function will be executed. can be given to As a result, conventionally, if the game was in the normal section, the game would have been just waiting for the transition to the advantageous section, but with the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible for AT transition lottery etc. to be performed even in the normal section. This makes it possible to maintain motivation for playing the game.

Further, when the advantageous section flag is 1, it does not necessarily mean that it is an advantageous section. This is a normal section (the advantageous section flag is 0), and in a game where the advantageous section flag becomes 1 after winning the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section flag is 1 but it has not yet shifted to the advantageous section. This is because the gaming state is in the normal section. When executing the process to send a test signal indicating whether it is an advantageous section or a normal section, if the advantageous section flag is referenced, a signal for an advantageous section will be sent even though it is a normal section. will send different signals.

In order to prevent this situation, when transmitting either an advantageous section or a normal section as a test signal, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is referred to. 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. ), processing is executed to output a test signal indicating an advantageous section. With this configuration, the processing for outputting the test signal can accurately identify the state by simply determining whether the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 0 or not, which eliminates pressure on the program capacity. , and the program execution speed can be improved. In addition, as mentioned above, when ending an advantageous section with an arbitrary ending condition, 1 is added to the value of the advantageous section clear counter, so in the process for outputting the test signal, even in a game where the advantageous section ends, the advantageous section is can be output accurately.
<AT>
AT is an abbreviation for assist time, and is also referred to as a notification period, and is a period for making it easier for a player to win a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as notification). In general, means for reporting during AT include operation timing of a stop switch, operation order of a stop switch, operation timing and operation order, and are also referred to as an operation procedure or an operation mode.

<Grouping of choice roles>
The main control means 100 transmits the presentation group number indicating that the selection has been won during non-AT, to the sub-control means 1000, and transmits the presentation group number and operation procedure information when the selection is won during AT. is transmitted to the sub-control means 1000. In other words, since the operating procedure information is not transmitted to the sub-control means 1000 during non-AT, the sub-control means 1000 cannot notify the operating procedure. As a result, on the sub-control means 1000 side, during non-AT, it is unclear which operating procedure will display a symbol combination advantageous to the player, and during AT, a symbol combination advantageous to the player is displayed. Since information on possible operating procedures is transmitted, the operating procedures can be notified using the liquid crystal display device or operation instruction lamp on the sub-control means 1000 side. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the operating procedure, and furthermore, it is possible to prevent the operating procedure information from being illegally acquired during non-AT.

<Processing related to instruction function>
Processing related to the instruction function includes not only AT-related drawings such as AT migration drawing, AT addition drawing, and updating of AT end conditions (addition/subtraction of number of AT games, addition/subtraction of number of AT execution notifications), but also management of AT status. This 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 if multiple bet numbers are set as the specified number in a certain gaming state, only one bet number can be executed. configured to perform processing. For example, if a 2-card bet and a 3-card bet are possible in the bonus internal state, the processing related to the instruction function can only be executed in a game with a 3-card bet, and the processing related to the instruction function can be executed in a game with a 2-card bet. is rendered unfeasible. That is, in a game with two bets, even if the AT lottery target combination is won, the AT lottery is not performed, or the number of AT games is not updated according to the progress of the game. Also, if the SB or CB that ends in one game is only for a 2-bet bet game, and the game after the SB or CB ends is a 2-bet or 3-bet bet, a replay will be won with the SB or CB. If the number of coins automatically bet is 2 coins, the process related to the instruction function will become impossible to execute in the game after the end of SB or CB (the process related to the instruction function can be executed with a bet of 3 coins) ) Therefore, the number of bets that are automatically inserted when a replay is won in SB or CB is set to 3. By doing so, the processing related to the instruction function can be executed even in a game after a replay is won in SB or CB, so it is possible to eliminate games that are disadvantageous to the player. Note that, as described above, the process related to the advantageous section is configured to be executed regardless of the number of bets.

<Instruction monitor>
During AT, when informing information regarding the operating procedure of the pressed combination, the obtained number of coins display may be used to inform the operating procedure information. Specifically, in the case of the push order combination A (correct answer in the left middle right), "1" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of the push order combination B (correct answer in the left and right middle), "2" is displayed on the instruction monitor. In the case of push order combination C (center right/left correct), "3" is displayed on the instruction monitor; in the case of push order combination D (center right/left correct), "4" is displayed on the instruction monitor; In the case of a pressing combination F (right middle left correct answer), "5" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of a pressing combination F (right middle left correct answer), a "6" is displayed on the instruction monitor.

With this configuration, the player can know the correct pressing order by checking the instruction monitor. Furthermore, since the instruction monitor is controlled by the main control board, even if the sub-control board is tampered with, it is possible to accurately notify the pressing order.

Further, when the instruction monitor is also used as an acquired number display, the above-mentioned numbers (1 to 6) may be displayed in the lower digits, and "=" may be displayed as an identifier in the upper digits. In this case, the identifier can be used to determine whether the number of acquired coins display is displaying the number of acquired coins or the order of pressing, so that recognition by the player is not hindered.

Further, when the instruction monitor is configured as a dedicated display, a 3-digit, 7-segment display may be used. The reason for using 3 digits is that it corresponds to the number of reels. Then, in the case of the push order A (correct answer in the left middle right), "123" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of the push order B (correct answer in the left, right middle), "132" is displayed on the instruction monitor, In the case of C (center left/right correct answer), "213" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of push order combination D (center right/left correct answer), "312" is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of push order combination E (center right/left correct answer), "312" is displayed on the instruction monitor. In the case of ``231'' is displayed on the instruction monitor, and in the case of the pressing combination F (correct answer of right middle left), ``321'' is displayed on the instruction monitor. With such a configuration, it becomes easy to intuitively understand the order in which the instructions are pressed on the instruction monitor, and the player can easily understand the correspondence between the order in which the instructions are pressed and the display on the instruction monitor.

The timing for displaying the push order on the instruction monitor is during an advantageous period, and after the push order is won by an internal lottery executed based on the operation of the start switch, until the stop switch becomes operable. It is preferable to set the timing to . With this configuration, the player can be informed of the pressing order before operating the stop switch, so it is possible to prevent the player from performing a stop operation in an incorrect pressing order.

<Status display monitor (role ratio monitor)>
The winning ratio monitor is the cumulative advantageous section ratio or the cumulative designated winning ratio (selectable according to the specifications of the gaming machine), the continuous winning ratio for the latest 6,000 games, and the winning ratio for the latest 6,000 games. This is a display device that switches and displays the ratio, cumulative continuous role object ratio, cumulative role object ratio, and cumulative role object state ratio every 4800ms, and uses 4 7-segment LEDs (with DP) to display 4 digits. numbers can be displayed. Of the four digit numbers displayed by the four 7-segment LEDs, the upper two digits are called the identification segment, and the lower two digits are called the ratio segment.

The "yakubutsu" in the yakuza ratio refers to the 1st class special yakuza (so-called RB), the 2nd class special yakuza (so-called CB), and the ordinary yakuza (so-called SB). " is a ratio calculated by the payout during operation of the accessory divided by the total payout x 100. Note that payouts during the operation of the 1st type special accessory continuous operating device (so-called BB) and the 2nd type special accessory continuous operating device (so-called MB) are also included in "payout during accessory object operation", but Payouts in general games and general games during MB are not included in ``payouts during accessory play''.

The "continuous accessory" in the continuous accessory ratio refers to the first-class special accessory (so-called RB), and the "continuous accessory ratio" is the payout during the operation of the first-class special accessory ÷ total payout This is a ratio calculated by x100. Note that payouts during the operation of the first-class special accessory continuous operation device (so-called BB) are also included in "payouts during the operation of the accessory", but payouts during general games during the BB are "payouts during the operation of the accessory". Not included in

The "instruction-inclusive accessory ratio" in the instruction-inclusive accessory ratio includes the payout in the game where the instruction function is activated (so-called AT) in the above-mentioned "accessory item", and the "instruction-inclusive accessory ratio" , is a ratio calculated by (payout during operation of instruction function or payout during operation of accessory) ÷ total payout x 100. Here, (payout while the instruction function is activated or payout while the accessory is activated) does not refer to the payout of a game where the instruction function is activated and the accessory is activated, but rather the payout of a game where the instruction function is activated. Refers to the sum of the number and the payout of games in which the accessory is activated. If the game in which the instruction function was activated was a game in which an accessory was activated, instead of adding up the two payout numbers, the number of payouts for that game (the payout while the instruction function was activated, or the (dispensing while the item is in operation). Note that if the player makes a mistake in the operation mode of the stop switch in a game where the AT is activated, the maximum payout may not be obtained, but in this case, the maximum 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 instruction-inclusive accessory ratio, the continuous accessory ratio for the latest 6,000 games, and the accessory for the latest 6,000 games. This is information for identifying which ratio is displayed among the ratio, the cumulative continuous accessory ratio, the cumulative accessory ratio, and the cumulative accessory condition ratio, and is "7U." and "7P." respectively. ”, “6Y.”, “7Y.”, “6A.”, “7A.”, and “5H.”. For example, if the identification segment displays "7U.", it indicates that it is the cumulative advantageous section ratio, and if the identification segment displays "6Y.", it indicates that the latest 6000 games are consecutive. This shows that it is a role model ratio.

Among the information displayed on the role ratio monitor, the information displayed on 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, if the calculation result is 70, "70" is displayed in the ratio segment. Note that the calculated results are rounded down to the decimal point and displayed. Further, when the calculation result is 100, "99" is displayed. Further, if the total number of games is less than 400 games, the ratio segment is displayed as "00".

The identification segment is displayed in a blinking manner when the cumulative number of games is less than the reference number of games. The standard number of games is determined according to various ratios, and in the case of the cumulative advantageous section ratio, it is 175,000 games, and in the case of the cumulative instruction-inclusive role ratio, it is 175,000 games, and the latest 6000 games. In the case of the continuous accessory ratio, it is 6,000 games, in the case of the accessory ratio among the latest 6000 games, it is 6,000 games, and in the case of the cumulative consecutive accessory ratio, it is 17,500 games, In the case of the cumulative accessory ratio, it is 17,500 games, and in the case of the cumulative accessory state ratio, it is 175,000 games.

The ratio segment displays the ratio segment in a blinking manner when the displayed numerical value is equal to or greater than the threshold value. The threshold value is determined according to various ratios, and it is 70 for the cumulative advantageous section ratio, 70 for the cumulative instructional accessory ratio, and the continuous accessory ratio for the latest 6000 games. 60, the latest 6000 games' accessory ratio is 70, the cumulative continuous accessory ratio is 60, the cumulative accessory ratio is 70, and the cumulative accessory ratio is 70. In the case of state ratio, it is 50. Note that if the total number of games is less than 400 games and the calculation result is equal to or greater than the threshold value, but the ratio segment is displayed as "00", the ratio segment is displayed in a lighting manner.

In order to confirm whether the role ratio monitor can operate normally, a test pattern is displayed on the identification segment and the ratio segment for 4800 ms after the power is turned on and interrupt processing is started. As a test pattern, all segments (including DP) of the 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. In addition to displaying the test pattern after the power is turned on, the test pattern may be displayed at any timing such as during setting change, setting confirmation, or RWM abnormal error.

If the total number of games is less than the standard number of games in the identification segment, if the displayed numerical value is greater than the threshold in the ratio segment, or when displaying a test pattern in the identification segment and ratio segment, the segment will be displayed in a blinking manner. However, specifically, the blinking mode is displayed by switching between lighting and turning off every 300 ms, such as 300 ms on → 300 ms off → 300 ms on → 300 ms → . Furthermore, when changing the various ratio information, it starts with lighting, thereby preventing the display period of the various ratio information from becoming longer or shorter depending on the timing of lighting and blinking.

As mentioned above, the cumulative advantageous section ratio or the cumulative instruction-inclusive accessory ratio, the continuous accessory ratio for the latest 6,000 games, the accessory ratio for the latest 6,000 games, and the cumulative continuous ratio are displayed on the winning ratio monitor. The display contents of the accessory ratio, the cumulative accessory ratio, and the cumulative accessory state ratio are configured to change the display contents every 4800 ms, but this 4800 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 such that at the switching timing of various ratios displayed on the role ratio monitor, one of the 7-segment LEDs is always lit even when displaying in a blinking mode. becomes.

With this configuration, even when the various ratio information is switched, the display starts with lighting, so it is possible to continuously display a display that does not give an unnatural feeling due to no shift in the blinking cycle.

In addition, since the display period of the test pattern after the power is turned on is 4800ms, the 7-segment LED turns off when the test pattern has been displayed for 4800ms, and the next interrupt process indicates the cumulative advantageous section ratio or the cumulative total. It becomes possible to display information regarding the inclusion ratio from lighting.

Next, a control method regarding the blinking display on the role ratio monitor will be explained.

It has a storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching on and off in order to blink the display mode of the role ratio monitor. The storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching on and off is a 2-byte storage area, and a process of adding 1 for each interrupt process is executed. A storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching on and off is initialized (0 is stored) when the power is turned on, and thereafter cycles through the values 0 to 299 each time an interrupt process is executed. In other words, the next value after 299 is 0.

Example 1) If the update process is performed when the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch on and off is "0", the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch on and off will be "0". 1”. At this time, the carry flag becomes 1 (as a result of calculating "0-299", a downgrade occurs, so the carry flag becomes 1).

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

Example 3) If the update process is performed when the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching on and off is "299", the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time for switching on and off will be "299". 0". At this time, the carry flag becomes 0 (as a result of calculating "299-299", the carry flag becomes 0 because no undercarriage occurs).

As mentioned above, if the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch between turning on and off is any value from 0 to 298, the carry flag will be 1, and the time to switch between turning on and off will be When the storage area for management (_TM_CHG_FLS) is 299, the carry flag=0. In other words, the carry flag becomes 0 every 300 ms.

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

When displaying the role ratio monitor in a flashing manner, if the cumulative number of games in the identification segment is less than the standard number of games, or if the displayed value in the ratio segment is greater than or equal to the threshold, a test pattern will be displayed in the identification segment and the ratio segment. Since this is one of the cases in which the light is displayed, in cases other than these cases, the light is displayed in a lighting mode without referring to the blinking switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS). However, regardless of whether or not the blinking switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is referenced, the storage area (_TM_CHG_FLS) for managing the time to switch between turning on and off is updated for each interrupt process, so the blinking switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is updated from time to time, and even when switching from a state where the flashing switching flag (_FL_CHG_FLS) is not referenced to a state where it is referenced, the timing of turning on and off and the timing of switching various ratio displays can be displayed without any deviation. It becomes possible.

<Program start processing flow>
The program start process executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be explained using the flowchart of FIG. 5.

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 to set the interrupt mode, set the functions of the main CPU, and create power-off recovery data. The RAM check process determines whether the checksums of all RAMs are normal or not. If the conditions are met, the power-off recovery data is determined to be normal; if the conditions are not met, the power-off 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 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, a setting changeable flag indicating that the setting change mode is to be entered is set to on. Next, it is determined whether the power-off recovery data is normal or in a recoverable state. If the power-off recovery data is normal or in a recoverable state, then it is determined whether a setting changeable flag indicating whether a setting change is possible is on. If the settings changeable flag is on, the process moves to the settings change process shown in FIG. Further, when the power-off recovery data is abnormal or in a state where recovery is impossible, the process similarly proceeds to the setting change process. After the setting change process, the process moves to the main game progress shown in FIG.

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 the power-off recovery data created in the RAM check process is normal. If the power-off recovery data is abnormal, an error notification is made and the process moves to a non-recoverable error process in which the progress of the game in the slot machine PS1 is stopped. On the other hand, if the power-off recovery data is normal, the process moves to the power-off recovery process shown in FIG. After the power-off recovery process, the process shifts to the main game progress shown in FIG. Note that after the power-off recovery process, the process 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.

Note that in unrecoverable error processing, interrupts are prohibited and outputs from output ports (output of sub-control commands, output of excitation signals to stepping motors, etc.) are cleared. Then, the error display (notification) is repeated on the acquired number display 27.

<Power-off processing>
The power-off process executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 6.

In this embodiment, when the power switch 40 is turned off or an event such as a power outage occurs that cuts off the power supply (also referred to as an occurrence of a power outage), the operating voltage for operating the slot machine PS1 drops, and the corresponding When the operating voltage falls below the threshold, the voltage monitoring circuit detects a power outage, generates a power outage detection signal, and inputs the power outage detection signal to the input port of the main control chip. Then, in the determination process of determining whether or not a power-off detection signal for interrupt processing is input, the power-off process is executed when it is determined that the power-off detection signal is input. Note that when determining whether or not a power-off detection signal has been input by interrupt processing, the determination may be made by one interrupt processing, or may be determined by two or more interrupt processing. In other words, when determining whether or not a power-off detection signal has been input through multiple interrupt processing, even if it is determined that a power-off detection signal has been input the first time, it is determined that a power-off detection signal has not been input the second time. In this case, do not perform power-off processing. This is to prevent the power-off process from being executed when noise or instantaneous power outage (a state in which the voltage momentarily falls below the threshold value but immediately exceeds the threshold value) occurs.

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

<Interrupt processing>
The interrupt processing executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be explained using the flowchart of FIG. 7.

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

When interrupt processing starts, it compares the necessary data stored in the registers, executes power-off processing when a power-off detection signal is received, and reads input ports that judge inputs from various sensors and operation switches. and measures various timers (timer for measuring freeze period, timer for measuring wait period, etc.), and for reel drive control, determines whether each reel is accelerating, rotating at constant speed, starting deceleration, decelerating, or stopping. Control and update of the driving state are performed according to the driving state of the controller. Next, port output processing is performed to create and output data (excitation signal to the stepping motor, drive signal for the hopper 44, etc.) to be output for each output port, and it is checked whether various abnormalities have occurred. Various abnormalities include whether the current set value is a normal value or not, and whether the operation pattern of the input/dispensing sensor is normal or not. Next, an external signal is output to set (on/off control) external signals such as a bonus signal, ART signal, and 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, in the control command transmission process, if there is a set sub-control command, the sub-control command is output to the sub-control board 1000, controls lighting of various LEDs, and sub-controls such as stop switch operation sound and medal insertion sound. The interrupt processing is completed by outputting notification data to be sent to the board, outputting a signal related to the performance test, restoring the register, and keeping the interrupt permission flag on.

The types of sub-control commands include a start command when the start switch is operated, a winning information command that indicates the result of an internal lottery, a command to start rotating the reel when the reels start accelerating, and a command to start rotating the reel while it is spinning. There are various commands such as a left rotation drum stop command, a middle rotation drum stop command, a right rotation drum stop command, and an all rotation drum stop command when each stop switch for stopping is operated.

<Power-off recovery process>
The power-off recovery process executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 8.

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 recovery process for restoring various data to the state before the power-off.

In the power-off recovery process, the stack pointer is restored, and the output data related to the sub-control command to be sent to the sub-control board 1000 is restored. Thereafter, it is determined whether the set value data is within a normal range. If the result of the judgment is abnormal (the value is outside the defined range), the process moves to irreversible error processing. On the other hand, if the value is normal (within a predetermined range), the unused RAM area is initialized, a periodically executed interrupt is activated, and the input port is read. Thereafter, the power-off processing completed flag is cleared, the registers in use are restored, and the interrupt disable/enabled 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-off recovery process is completed, the state returns to the state before the power-off occurred, and if it does not return (at the time of setting change), the main control process for the game progress 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.

<Main explanation of game progress>
The main control process for game progress executed by the main control board 100 according to the present embodiment will be explained using the flowchart of FIG. 9.

The main control board 100 refers to the value of the freeze effect number saved before the last game, and if the saved freeze effect number corresponds to the number to which the freeze effect should be executed, executes the freeze effect and executes the freeze effect. If the current freeze effect number does not correspond to the number at which the freeze effect should be executed, the freeze effect is not executed and the process proceeds to the next step. It may be configured so that the freeze effect number is not saved when the freeze effect is not executed. In that case, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect number is saved, and if it is not saved, the process proceeds to the next step. 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 the number of bets for which the game can be executed has been bet, 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, the player waits for the insertion of game medals or, if the medals are stored in credits, for the operation of the bet switch (if the medals are stored in credits). If the number of bets that will enable the game to be played has been placed and the start switch 12 has been operated (the start switch signal is determined to be on), an internal lottery process is performed, and if the start switch 12 has not been operated ( If the start switch signal is not determined to be on, the process waits for reception of the start switch 12 operation.

In the internal lottery process, a predetermined calculation process is executed using the internal lottery random numbers obtained by generating internal lottery random numbers, and a winning combination (conditional device number) is determined. After determining the winning combination, a stop control table corresponding to the stop timing of each stop switch is created in advance, and the stop control is executed even if the stop switch operation is accepted immediately after the reel rotation is allowed. Prepare as much as possible.

The types of winning combinations provided in the slot machine PS1 can be broadly classified into bonuses, small winnings, and replays.

A bonus means a bonus that is activated in a predetermined case. Generally, it is activated when a symbol combination of "7.7.7" or "7.7.bar" is stopped and displayed on the active line of the display window 4. Due to the activation of bonus-related accessories, the number of symbol combinations associated with winnings for each specified number changes, or the condition device activation probability of symbol combinations associated with winnings for each specified number changes. Bonuses are 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 with the termination condition of winning 8 small prizes or obtaining 12 game results, and during RB, the winning probability of small prizes is set higher than that of the regular lottery table. A lottery is conducted using a lottery table.

BB is an abbreviation for Big Bonus, and is also called a continuous operating device related to the first type special bonus. BB is a BB medium prize lottery table where the payout of more than 285 game medals related to winning a small prize is set as an end condition, and during BB, the probability of winning a minor prize (described later) is set higher than the regular prize lottery table. A winning lottery will be conducted using the . Note that during BB, it is not necessary to provide a BB mid-win lottery table. For example, a table in which an RB mid-win lottery table, which will be described later, is continuously operated until a BB termination condition is met may be referred to as a BB mid-win lottery table.

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

As described above, the CB may be configured such that the symbol combinations that can be displayed according to the operating procedure cannot be displayed (also referred to as missed) because at least all the small winning combinations are in a winning state. For example, during CB, by controlling the left reel 8a to stop within 190 ms to 75 ms, if the left reel 8a stops within 190 ms, move a specific symbol on the active line at any operation timing. However, if the display stops within 75 milliseconds, there may be a case where a specific symbol cannot be displayed at a specific operation timing.

MB is an abbreviation for middle bonus, and is also referred to as a continuous operating device related to the second type special bonus. The MB is set as a termination condition of paying out more than 153 medals related to winning a small role, winning an RB, or winning an SB, which will be described later.

SB is an abbreviation for single bonus, and is also called a regular bonus. In the SB, it is set as an end condition that a result of one game is obtained. During the SB, a prize lottery is performed using an SB medium prize lottery table in which the probability of winning a minor prize is set higher than that of the regular prize lottery table.

Although the BB in this embodiment uses the BB middle prize lottery table to perform the winning lottery, the winning probability is not limited to this, and during the BB, the probability of winning the regular prize lottery table and the small prize winning probability is set to be the same probability. At the same time, the game may be played using a BB general prize lottery table in which the winning probability of RB is increased, and an RB medium prize lottery table in which the winning probability of minor prizes is set higher than the regular prize lottery table. Even in this case, BB still sets a payout of more than 285 medals related to winning a small role as an end condition. Also, the components that control these bonuses are collectively referred to as special game control means.

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

Replay (also referred to as replay) is a symbol combination based on the winning replay that is stopped and displayed on the active line, and when it is determined to have been won by the winning determination process, replay (automatically without inserting new medals) This is a hand that gives you a game that allows you to play the next game by betting. Since the replay will not be missed in the winning game, the next game in which the replay is won will always be a replay.

In the lottery result of the prize lottery, if any of the bonus, minor prize, and replay prizes is not won, it is a loss, and the winning process described later is not performed. When a loss occurs, a symbol combination that does not relate to any role is stopped and displayed on the active line.

Among the roles drawn in the lottery, if the symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line in the winning game for BB, RB, and MB, the winning flag cannot be carried over to the next game or later. Yes (special role carryover method). While the winning flag is carried over, the winning flag may be drawn using the winning flag drawing table that was used before the winning flag was carried over, or the winning flag may be drawn using the carrying-over winning flag lottery table (also referred to as the internal middle winning lottery table or the internal middle winning winning lottery table). ) may be used to draw the winning combination. If a symbol combination based on the winning BB, RB, or MB is stopped and displayed on the active line when using the carry-over middle winning combination lottery table, it is determined that the transfer conditions of the winning combination lottery table are met, and the carryover middle winning combination is determined to be satisfied. A transition is made from the lottery table to the winning combination lottery table corresponding to the winning flag.

In the role lottery table, winning probabilities for multiple types of roles are determined, and multiple types of role lottery tables are provided depending on the gaming state. For example, this applies to a BB mid-win lottery table used during BB, an MB mid-win lottery table used during MB, and the like.

The role lottery table includes single winning combinations in which one type of symbol combination can be stopped and displayed on an active line, and multiple winning combinations in which multiple symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed on one or more active lines. Set according to the results.

For multiple symbol combinations that are set as duplicate winning combinations, all symbol combinations may be set so that one winning combination can be stopped and displayed depending on the operation mode, or some symbol combinations cannot be stopped and displayed. It may be set to Among these winning combinations, some combinations of symbols that cannot be stopped and displayed are sometimes referred to as control combinations.

The role of the control role is that even if the same symbol combination can be stopped and displayed on the active line as a result of multiple lottery results, it will be stopped and displayed according to the type of control role that is set as a duplicate winning combination. It plays a role in being able to control the effective lines to differ.

The winning flag control means turns on a flag corresponding to the winning combination when any winning combination is won as a result of the lottery. Then, all the stop switches 13 are operated by the player to turn off the flag corresponding to the winning combination when finishing the winning process related to the winning combination.

Regarding the above-mentioned BB, RB, and MB, 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 on the active line. If the symbol combination of BB, RB, or MB that was won is not displayed in a stopped state, the flag is carried over to the next game with it turned on, and the above-mentioned carryover winning combination lottery table is set, and the winning BB, RB, or MB symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Upon completion of the winning process related to the combination, the flag corresponding to BB, RB, or MB is turned off.

Moreover, the RT role lottery table is provided in the role lottery table. RT is a gaming state in which the replay winning probability in the winning combination lottery is different from that of the normal winning lottery table, and is an abbreviation for replay time.

As a specific example of the use of RT, the losing area of the regular winning lottery table may be replaced with a replay to increase the winning probability of the replay, or the replaying area of the normal winning lottery table may be replaced with a losing area and the winning probability of the replay is increased. The probability of winning may be decreased.
Further, although the regular winning lottery table and the replay area are the same, the types of replays that win within the replay area may be 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 met.

The transition conditions for the RT combination lottery table can include the following. Transition condition 1 is when a specific symbol combination (bonus-related symbol combination, RT transfer symbol combination) is stopped and displayed, transition condition 2 is when the bonus is won, and transition condition 3 is when the bonus is BB, RB, Or when the MB ends, transition condition 4 is when a specific symbol combination (RT transition symbol combination) is stopped and displayed and then the prescribed number of games are played, transition condition 5 is when BB, RB, or This is when a prescribed number of games have been played after the MB ends. The transition conditions for these RT combination lottery tables can be set as appropriate depending on the gameplay.

The number of entries is the number of winnings for each lottery result determined in the internal lottery table by the internal lottery means, and dividing each number of entries by 65,536 gives the probability of winning. Moreover, the total number of each position is 65536. For example, the winning probability for a lottery result with a number of 4 is 1/16384.

Further, when any of the transition conditions 1 to 5 of the RT combination lottery table described above is satisfied, the number placed regarding replay can be changed. For example, the replay probability of RT1 is 1/7.3, and when transitioning from RT1 to RT2, the replay probability of RT2 may be changed to 1/1.5. Thereby, 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 gameplay.

Next, it is checked whether the minimum playing time (equivalent to 4.1 seconds) set in the previous game has elapsed. If it is determined that the minimum gaming time has elapsed (if it is determined that the value of the minimum gaming time timer is 0), a new minimum gaming time is set, and if it is not determined that the minimum gaming time has elapsed ( If the value of the minimum playing time timer is not determined to be 0), the value of the minimum playing time timer is decremented and then it is checked whether the minimum playing time has elapsed. This minimum playing time checking process is executed until it is determined that the minimum playing time has elapsed, and other processes are executed as the main game progress process between the minimum playing time determining process and the process of setting a new minimum playing time. It is configured not to. As a result, the minimum playing time is not extended by other processing, so that the player's playing time can be made available as soon as possible. That is, it is possible to prevent the game from being postponed 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 to clear the RWM address, processing to store other data in RWM, or other instructions that require a short processing time. Since the processing time for these processes is extremely short, the user cannot experience an extension of the minimum playing time. After newly setting the minimum playing time, a reel rotation start preparation process is executed.

In the reel rotation start preparation process, the data related to the rotation stop saved in the previous game is initialized, the stop table used in the current game is set, the output of the rotation start of all reels is requested, and the reel rotation start is executed. 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 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, processing related to freeze effect (for example, reel effect before reel rotation) is executed. In the freeze effect, the reels are moved a little or the reels are rotated in the opposite direction, mainly to indicate the level of expectation for 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 finished, the process of rotating the reels (also referred to as reel rotation process, reel rotation start process, or reel rotation start process) is performed. Execute. There are four states of rotation of the reel: an accelerated state, a constant speed rotation state, a stop preparation state, and a stopped state, and when the reel is rotated, the accelerated state is set. In the acceleration state, interrupt processing is used to gradually rotate the stepping motor.

The acceleration process executed in the accelerated state is the process executed from the state where the reel rotation is stopped until the constant speed rotation process is performed. In constant speed rotation processing, the stepping motor is moved one step for each interrupt processing, but if you suddenly perform constant speed rotation processing while the reel is stopped, there is a high possibility that the torque will be insufficient and the stepping motor will step out. Become. Therefore, acceleration processing is required to gradually rotate the reels. Note that in the acceleration processing in this embodiment, the stepping motor is first moved one step after 50 interrupt processing, then the stepping motor is moved one step after 30 interrupt processing, and then the stepping motor is moved one step after 10 interrupt processing. Move the motor one step, then move the stepping motor one step after processing five interrupts, then move the stepping motor one step after processing two interrupts, then move the stepping motor one step after processing one interrupt. Move one step. Thereafter, a constant speed rotation process is performed in which the stepping motor is moved one step for each interrupt process.

When constant speed rotation processing is being executed, the value of the rotation defect detection counter described above is incremented every interrupt processing to detect rotation defects. Note that since the initial value of the rotation failure detection counter is set to 0, it is incremented every time an interrupt is processed. However, if the initial value of the rotation failure detection counter is set to 180, the value of the rotation failure detection counter is decremented every time an interrupt is processed. , it may be determined that a rotation failure has been detected at the timing when the value becomes 0.

Also, in the constant speed rotation state, the stop switch is allowed to accept a stop and waits for the stop switch to be operated. When 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 switch is not accepted, the lamp is lit in red). 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 a stop switch lamp lighting control, when performing push order navigation, the stop switch lamp may be blinked to make it easier for the player to recognize which stop switch should be operated to stop the stop switch. .

Further, a command indicating that the reels have started rotating is sent to the sub-control means 1000, and when the sub-control means 1000 receives the command, it sets a reel rotation time measurement timer that measures the rotation time of the reels and starts counting. Start. When the value of the reel rotation time measurement timer reaches a predetermined value (equivalent to 3 minutes), a message "Please stop the reels" (reel stop warning image) is displayed on the LCD, and the player is prompted to stop 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 rotating, it performs counting again. In this way, the reel rotation time measurement timer continues to be updated until all the reels stop.

In addition, if the reel stop warning image is displayed at the same time as the push order navigation, it will be displayed in front of the push order navigation, so if the display areas of the reel stop warning image and the push order navigation overlap, Also, the visibility of the reel stop warning image is ensured, and the player can be clearly prompted 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, so by operating the sub switch, you can erase the reel stop warning image (or make the reel stop warning image smaller). or move) so that the push order navigation can be recognized.

After enabling stop switch operation acceptance in the game progress main process, the stop switch operation acceptance determination process (reel stop acceptance check process) is repeated until the stop switch is operated. When it is determined that any stop switch 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 a constant speed rotation state to a stop preparation state. In the stop preparation state, the reel is rotated at a constant speed to the desired stop position. When the target stop position is reached, the motor shifts to a stop state, and all four-phase excitation is turned on to apply the brakes. Note that the slip control is performed within 190 milliseconds from the operation of the stop switch 13. In this embodiment, when the operation of the stop switch 13 is accepted, it is possible to draw in up to four symbols ahead.

Here, the target stop position is determined by whether or not the symbol number currently passing and the symbol number saved as the stop position match, and if it is determined that they match, the target stop position is determined. Turn on all four-phase excitation as the position. In addition, the symbol number currently passing is the initial symbol number that is set at the moment when the index sensor described above detects the index (when the index signal rises), and when the initial symbol number is moved by one symbol from there by interrupt processing. This is determined by setting the symbol number next to the number.

After executing the reel stop reception check process, it is checked whether all reels are stopped. If all the reels are stopped, execute the winning determination process and then execute the winning process, and if all the reels are not stopped, execute the waiting process to accept the stop operation of the stop switch corresponding to the spinning reel. . Then, after all the reels have stopped, the display contents of the status display monitor are updated, and the process moves to advantageous section clear counter management processing. Then, a game end check process is performed to update the RT status, etc., and the main flow of the game progress is ended. Note that the software random number update process may be performed during the period from the start of rotation of the reels to the reception of the stop operation.

The winning determination process is a process of determining whether or not the symbol combinations constituting a winning combination have been stopped and displayed on the active line. In order to determine whether or not the stopped symbols determined when the operation of the stop switch is received are abnormal, the determination is not made based on the symbol combinations that actually stopped on the active line. After the winning determination processing determines that the symbol combinations forming a winning combination have stopped being displayed on the active line, the winning processing is performed, and the winning determination processing does not determine that the symbol combination forming a winning combination has stopped on the active line. If so, take action based on the loss.

The winning process is a process in which a bonus is given to the player based on the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line. The winning process when stopping a symbol combination based on a small role is the payout of medals based on the stopped symbol combination, the process of changing the gaming state based on the stopped symbol combination, and the symbol combination based on replay. The winning process when the symbol combination based on the bonus is stopped is the process of giving the right to replay and the process of changing the gaming state based on the stopped symbol combination.The winning process when the symbol combination based on the bonus is stopped is a process of shifting the gaming state based on the stopped symbol combination. In addition, in the case of a loss, winning processing will not be performed.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the result of the winning determination process is a loss, a winning process may be performed based on the loss, and a process may be performed in which a bonus is not given to the player as a result of the winning process. Further, as a winning process based on a loss, the gaming state may be changed depending on the operation mode when the loss occurs. For example, if all the stop switches 13 are operated in a predetermined order of operation when the game loses, the game may move to a game state with a different freeze winning probability. Furthermore, even in the case of an apparent loss due to missing a small winning combination, winning processing such as controlling the transition of the gaming state such as the transition to the RT state can be performed without performing a payout. Furthermore, as a winning process based on the bonus, it may be possible to add medal payout or replay rights based on the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed.

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

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

In the winning determination process, winning is determined on all active lines, and as a result of the determination, if multiple symbol combinations based on duplicate winning combinations are stopped and displayed on multiple active lines, the winning determination process is performed on all active lines. Prize-winning processing is performed for each.

For example, when a small winning combination with a payout number of 2 pieces and a small winning combination with a payout number of 10 pieces displayed stopped on multiple active lines, the winning process is as follows: By adding up the number of coins to be paid out based on 10 coins and the number of coins to be paid out based on the set small winning combination, 12 coins are paid out.

Then, an upper limit is set for the number of pieces to be paid out at one time, and when the symbol combination based on multiple small roles is stopped and displayed on the active line and the upper limit of the number of pieces to be paid out exceeds the upper limit value, the number of pieces of the upper limit value is paid out. .

For example, when the upper limit of the number of coins to be paid out is set to 15, and a minor combination with a payout number of 12 coins and a minor combination with a payout count of 10 coins are stopped and displayed on multiple active lines. As for the winning process, when the sum of the small winning combination set as 12 pieces and the small winning combination set as 10 pieces exceeds the upper limit value, the upper limit value of 15 pieces is paid out.

In this embodiment, medals are set to be paid out only for small winnings, but medals for the number of bets may be paid out as winning processing based on replays, or may be set in advance as winning processing based on bonuses. You may pay out the same number of medals.

<Advantageous section clear counter management process>
Among the processes executed by the game progress main according to the present embodiment, advantageous section clear counter management processing related to advantageous section management will be explained based on FIG. 11.

First, the current value of the advantageous section clear counter is subtracted 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 then determined whether the advantageous section flag is 1 or not. The advantageous section flag corresponds to the gaming state, and 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 it is determined that the advantageous section flag is 1, it indicates that it has been decided to move from the current game to the advantageous section, so 1500 is stored in the advantageous section clear counter. 1500 stored in the advantageous section clear counter corresponds to the maximum number of games in which the advantageous section can be executed, and if the advantageous section is executed at most 1500 games, the normal section is set from the next game. This is to prevent people from becoming addicted to the game, to prevent medals from accumulating all day long, and to prevent the desire for gambling from becoming too intense.

The timing for setting the advantageous section flag to 1 is executed during the advantageous section transition lottery process that occurs between the start switch reception and the start of reel rotation. The advantageous section transfer lottery process is a process that goes through when a condition device number to be drawn is selected.If the advantageous section transfer lottery is won, the advantageous section flag is set to 1, and even if the advantageous section transfer lottery is not won. If so, 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 during the normal section. Note that it is also conceivable to execute the advantageous section transfer lottery during the advantageous section. In this case, if the advantageous section transfer lottery is won, the advantageous section flag is set to 1, but if the advantageous section transfer lottery is not won, the current flag is maintained (if the advantageous section flag is 1, the advantageous section flag is set to 1, If the section flag is 0, it is maintained at 0). When updating the advantageous section flag from 1 to 0, it is updated in the parameter initialization process when transitioning from the advantageous section 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 ended because it is in the normal section.

When it is determined that the value of the advantageous section clear counter before the subtraction is not 0, it is determined whether the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 0 after the subtraction. When it is determined that the value of the advantageous section clear counter after subtraction is not 0, it is during the advantageous section (other than the final game), so the MY counter is changed from the number of OUT (payout of the game) to IN (bet of the game) Add the difference in the number of sheets to the MY counter. Note that when the value of the MY counter after addition becomes a negative value, the initial value (0) is saved. Here, the MY counter counts the value increased starting from the state where the number of medals is the lowest during the advantageous section, and is always 0 while the number of medals is decreasing during the advantageous section. (For example, if the MY counter value is 0 and you bet 3 coins and lose, the counter value will be -3, but if the counter value becomes a negative value, (corrected to 0). Also, even if you happen to win a small winning combination and the MY counter becomes 10 (10 small winnings), if the number continues to be off for 5 games (3 coins inserted per game), the value of the MY counter will become 0. There is. Then, when the value of the MY counter exceeds 2400 (it does not end if it is exactly 2400), processing is executed to end the advantageous section even if the advantageous section clear counter is not 0.

When the value of the MY counter exceeds 2400, all parameters that affect the performance of the instruction function are updated to 0. Parameters that affect the performance related to the instruction function include the number of AT games and the gaming state related to AT. Then, by updating the advantageous section flag to 0, the process shifts to a normal section, which is not an advantageous section, and this process ends. When the value of the MY counter is 2400 or less, the process ends while maintaining the advantageous section. In this embodiment, if a replay win 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, the same number of coins as the number of coins inserted is automatically bet, so OUT-IN is always 0. However, since the value of the MY counter may be updated at a timing different from the original processing due to noise or fraudulent activity, it is determined whether the upper limit value of the MY counter has been reached even during replay.

Furthermore, the advantageous section can be ended at any timing for each gaming machine other than when 1500 games have passed or when MY2400 has been exceeded. For example, this applies when winning a final lottery when a predetermined combination is won, or when playing an arbitrary number of games (less than 1500 games). In this way, when ending an advantageous section with an arbitrary end trigger, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is set to 1 before executing the advantageous section clear counter management process (it is preferable to perform AT-related processing after all reels have stopped). By setting , when the advantageous section clear counter management process is executed, the value before subtraction of the advantageous section clear counter is 1, the value after the subtraction of the advantageous section clear counter is 0, and the advantageous section clear counter is set to 0 in the advantageous section clear counter management process. can be terminated. That is, by setting the value of the advantageous section clear counter to 1 and then subtracting 1 from the counter value, the value of the advantageous section clear counter becomes 0 and the advantageous section can be ended. Thereby, when an arbitrary end condition is achieved, processing can be performed within the same module without using a separate advantageous section end module.

In addition, the advantageous section clear counter subtraction process in the advantageous section clear counter management process is configured to be executed for any number of bets (if multiple prescribed numbers are set for the gaming machine) and in any gaming state. There is.

<Settings change process>
The setting change process executed by the main control board 100 according to this embodiment will be explained using the flowchart of FIG. 10.

When the setting change mode starts, it is determined whether the current setting value is within the normal range or not. If it is within the normal range, the current setting value is obtained, and if it is outside the normal range, it is set as the setting value. Save "1" and get the set value "1".

After obtaining the setting values, save the setting value display data. After the setting value display data is saved, lighting control is performed by referring to the setting value display data every five interrupts by dynamic lighting control which is an interrupt process.

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

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

If the setting value is not greater than or equal to the maximum value, it will be incremented to the current setting value, and if the setting value is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the initial value (0) will be saved as the current setting value and the process will be incremented. conduct. After incrementing the set value, the updated set value is displayed and the process returns to the process of determining whether 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 turned from OFF to ON, the setting value is confirmed, and the setting key switch waits until it is determined that the setting key switch has changed from ON to OFF. When it is determined that the has changed from on to off, the determined setting value is saved 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 exit the setting change mode.

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

The setting changing means rotates a setting key used for changing the settings by an administrator of the gaming hall while the power of the slot machine PS1 is not turned on, and holds the setting key at a rotational position where a setting key switch signal is turned on. When the power of the slot machine PS1 is turned on in the state in which the slot machine PS1 is turned on, the setting key switch signal is turned on using the power-on of the slot machine PS1 as an opportunity. In this embodiment, turning on the setting key switch signal means turning on at the rising edge (turning from off to on).If the setting key was turned on before the power was turned off, the setting key switch signal is turned on after the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the turning on of the setting key switch signal is not detected, so it does not shift to setting change mode, but even if the turning on of the setting key switch signal is treated as a level on, and it was turned on before the power was cut off. It may be configured to shift to the setting change mode if the setting key is on when the power is turned on again.

When the setting change means determines that the setting key switch signal is on, the door open signal is on, and the setting changeable flag is on, the setting change means changes the setting value of the slot machine PS1 so that the setting value can be changed. Activate mode.

The setting changeable flag is switched on and off depending on 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 end of the game, and the setting changeable flag is turned on during the other period. However, this is not the only option; it is also possible to turn off the setting changeable flag only when a specific bonus game starts or when a specific bonus is in progress, or by not providing a setting changeable flag. The configuration may be such that the settings can be changed in any state.

When the setting change mode is started, a blocker provided in the medal selector 34 is turned off, so that it is impossible to start a game by inserting medals. The setting value data that can be changed in the setting change mode has six levels: "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". As the setting value increases, the ball output rate increases. Set up a lottery table with a high winning combination.

After starting the setting change mode, the setting display LED provided on the back of the front panel PS2 is turned on to notify that the setting change mode is activated. Then, set value display data for displaying the set value data is set and displayed on the credit number display 26 placed on the front of the front panel PS2 of the slot machine PS1 and on the back side of the front panel PS2 of the slot machine PS1. The set value is displayed by lighting up the setting display LED (not shown). When the set value data is "1", the set value display will display "1", when the set value data is "2", the set value display will display "2", and when the set value data is "3", the set value display will display "1". If the setting value data is “4”, the setting value display will display “4”; if the setting value data is “5”, the setting value display will be “5”. ” is displayed, and when the setting value data is “6”, the setting value display is “6”.

In addition, when storing the setting value data stored in the setting value data storage area in 6 levels from "0" to "5", the setting value display will be "1" when the setting value data is "0". If the setting value data is "1", the setting value display will display "2", if the setting value data is "2", the setting value display will display "3", and if the setting value data is " When the setting value data is "3", the setting value display will display "4", when the setting value data is "4", the setting value display will display "5", and when the setting value data is "5", the setting value display will be displayed. 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, and when it is determined that the start switch 12 is operated and the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is turned on, Determine the setting value and display the current setting value on the setting display LED. In other words, if it is determined that the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is turned on during the setting change mode, the set value will not be changed even if the setting switch is operated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting switch signal is turned on without determining that the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is on, the setting switch rising data is cleared and the current setting value is changed to the maximum setting value. (Setting value data "6") or more, and if it is determined that the current setting value is greater than or equal to the maximum setting value (Setting value data "6"), clear the setting value data (Setting value data "6") or more. When it is determined that the current setting value is less than the maximum setting value (setting value "1" to "5"), the setting value is incremented to the current setting value. When the setting value data is set to 6 levels from 0 to 5, the process of setting change mode is to determine whether the current setting value is greater than or equal to the maximum setting value (setting value data "5"), When it is determined that the current setting value is greater than or equal to the maximum setting value (setting value data "5"), the setting value data is cleared (setting value data is set to "0") and the current setting value becomes the maximum setting. If it is determined that the value is less than the value (setting value "0" to "4"), it may be incremented to the current setting value.

Note that when it is determined that the sensor signal of the start switch 12 is on after starting the setting change mode, the setting display LED will display a "setting value" to indicate that the setting value cannot be changed. Setting values may be displayed in a manner different from the way the setting values are displayed when settings can be changed, such as displaying "0" or displaying "_X" ("X" is the set value after confirmation) on the setting display LED. May be displayed.

<Control corresponding to power cutoff while various switches are pressed according to the present embodiment>
The front panel PS2 is closed, the game has ended, 3 bets have not been made (including situations where automatic bets have not been made), and the number of credits stored is greater than the number that can be 3 bets ( For example, in a situation where the number of credits in a situation where no bet is placed is 3 or more, or in a situation where a bet is made and the number of credits is 2 or more (hereinafter referred to as the MAX bet possible state), the MAX bet switch 18 is operated (pressed ), the MAX bet process is executed and 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 lamp and 3 bed lamp are off).

Note that the MAX bet possible state includes the situation where no bet is placed, the situation where 1 bet is placed, and the situation where 2 bets are placed, but when the MAX bet switch 18 is operated, 1 bet lamp, 2 bet lamp, 3 bet The lamp lights up anew when the MAX bet is possible, which is a situation where no bet has been placed, and when the MAX bet is possible when a 1 bet has been placed, a new lamp lights up when the 1 bet lamp is already lit. The 2-bet lamp and 3-bet lamp will light up, and in the MAX bet state where 2 bets have been placed, the 3-bet lamp will light up even if the 1-bet lamp and 2-bet lamp are already lit. It has become.

Furthermore, in the MAX bet enabled state, the MAX bet lamp is lit, notifying 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 lit in the MAX bet enabled state, the MAX bet lamp is turned off. In other words, even if the MAX bet switch 18 is being pressed down (the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed and not released), the MAX bet lamp is turned off.

In addition, in a situation where the MAX bet is possible and the gaming machine is unable to operate due to a power outage and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed, and the power is turned on while the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed. If this occurs (if 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 down, MAX bet processing by pressing the MAX bet switch 18 anew cannot be performed.

As a result, even if, for example, the MAX bet switch 18 is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on after a power outage (such as a situation where the hand is placed on the MAX bet switch 18), the bet will not be placed. Even in such a case, it is possible to accurately notify that the operation of the MAX bet switch 18 is effective by the lighting mode of the MAX bet lamp.

Also, for example, if a problem occurs in the return spring or sensor of the MAX bet switch 18 before or after the power is cut off, and the pressed state of the MAX bet switch 18 is not released, by lighting the MAX bet lamp, the MAX bet switch 18 can be activated. Even if bet processing is not possible, it is possible to inform the administrator that it is not a software malfunction.

In addition, in a situation where the MAX bet is possible and the gaming machine is unable to operate due to a power outage and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed, and the power is turned on while the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed. (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the MAX bet lamp lights up and the MAX bet process is not executed, but if the 1 bet switch 19 is newly operated (pressed). 1 bet processing can be executed.

As a result, even if there is a situation where the MAX bet switch 18 is unintentionally operated (such as a situation where the hand is placed on the MAX bet switch 18) when the power is turned on after a power outage, the MAX bet lamp It is possible to notify that bet processing is possible by the lighting mode of , and to indicate that the 1-bet switch 19 can be operated. Furthermore, even in such a case, the operation of the 1-bet switch 19 is effective, so that the game can proceed.

In addition, in a situation where the MAX bet is possible and the gaming machine is unable to operate due to a power outage and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed, and the power is turned on while the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed. MAX bet processing may be executed when the power failure recovery processing is executed (when the power-off recovery processing is executed). In this case, the MAX bet lamp may be on or off after the power is turned on. If the MAX bet lamp is lit after the power is turned on, it indicates that the 1 bet switch 19 can be operated, and when the 1 bet switch 19 is operated, the 3 bet state changes to the 1 bet state and the credit is The difference "2" is returned (if the number of credits is 50 in a 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 change to 3) In order to maintain the bet state, the MAX bet lamp does not light up (is off) after the power is turned on. If the MAX bet lamp is off after the power is turned on, it is possible to indicate that the MAX bet process has been executed. Also, whether the MAX bet lamp is on or off after the power is turned on, a 3 bet sound (1 bet sound 3 times) is output when the power is turned on to notify that the MAX bet process has been executed. It becomes possible to do so.

Subsequently, when the 1-bet switch 19 is operated (pressed) in the MAX bet possible state (no bet has been placed), 1 is stored as the number of bets, and the 1-bet lamp is lit. Furthermore, since the operation of the MAX bet switch 18 is still valid, the MAX bet lamp is also lit.

In addition, in a state in which a MAX bet is possible (a state in which no bets are placed), when a power outage occurs and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, and the gaming machine becomes unable to operate, the 1 bet switch 19 is pressed and the 1 bet switch 19 If the power is turned on while the button is being pressed (if the power-off recovery process is executed), the MAX bet lamp lights up and the 1 bet process is not executed. Further, since the 1-bet switch 19 is being pressed down, the 1-bet process cannot be performed by pressing the 1-bet switch 19 anew.

As a result, even if, for example, the 1-bet switch 19 is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on after a power outage (for example, the hand is placed on the 1-bet switch 19), the bet will not be placed. It is possible to prevent the bet from being put away, and even in such a case, it is possible to notify that bet processing is possible by the lighting mode of the MAX bet lamp and to indicate that the 1 bet switch 19 can be operated. ing.

In addition, in a state in which a MAX bet is possible (a state in which no bets are placed), when a power outage occurs and the operating voltage falls below the threshold, and the gaming machine becomes unable to operate, the 1 bet switch 19 is pressed and the 1 bet switch 19 If the power is turned on while the button 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 turned on. When operated (pressed), MAX bet processing can be executed.

As a result, even if the 1 bet switch 19 is unintentionally operated (such as a hand placed on the 1 bet switch 19) when the power is turned on after a power outage, the MAX bet lamp It is possible to inform that bet processing is possible by the lighting mode of , and to indicate that the MAX bet switch 18 can be operated. Furthermore, even in such a case, the game can proceed because the operation of the MAX bet switch 18 is effective.

In addition, in a situation where the MAX bet is possible and the power is cut off and the operating voltage drops below the threshold and the gaming machine becomes unable to operate, the 1 bet switch 19 is pressed and the power is turned on while the 1 bet switch 19 is pressed. 1 bet processing may be executed in the case where the 1-bet processing is executed (when the power-off recovery processing is executed). In this case, the MAX bet lamp is lit after the power is turned on, indicating that the MAX bet switch 18 can be operated, 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 closed, the game has ended, no bets have been placed (replay is not activated), and normal effects are being displayed (effects other than continuous effects or AT effects) or during a demonstration. In a situation where the screen is being displayed (hereinafter referred to as a menu screen displayable state), when the sub-switch 20 is operated (pressed), a menu screen display process is executed, and the menu screen is displayed on the display device 32.

Furthermore, in a situation 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 is cut off and the operating voltage drops below the threshold, making the game machine unable to operate. (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the sub switch lamp lights up and the menu screen is not displayed.

As a result, even if, for example, the sub switch 20 is unintentionally operated (such as a hand placed on the sub switch 20) when the power is turned on after a power outage, an unintended menu screen will be displayed. Instead of displaying the sub-switch 20, it is possible to notify that the menu screen display process is possible by the lighting mode of the sub-switch lamp, thereby indicating that the sub-switch 20 can be operated.

Furthermore, in a situation 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 is cut off and the operating voltage drops below the threshold, making the game machine unable to operate. In this case (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the sub-switch lamp may be turned on and the menu screen may be displayed. In this case, the menu screen can be displayed immediately after the power is turned on, reflecting the intention to press the sub-switch 20, and furthermore, by lighting the sub-switch lamp, the decision operation for each item on the menu screen is valid. can be suggested.

In a situation where the front panel PS2 is closed, the game has ended, no bets have been placed (replay is not activated), and the number of credits is 1 or more (hereinafter referred to as the “settlement possible state”) In this case, when the settlement switch is operated (pressed), the settlement process is executed and the medals stored in the credits are paid out to the tray 28.

Additionally, if the payment switch is pressed and the power is turned on while the payment switch is pressed in a situation where the machine is unable to operate due to a power outage and the operating voltage falls below the threshold while payment is possible (power If the MAX bet lamp is turned on and the settlement process is not executed. Further, while the settlement switch is being pressed, the MAX bet process is not executed even if the MAX bet switch 18 is pressed.

As a result, even if, for example, the payment switch is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on after a power outage (e.g., a person's hand is placed on the payment switch), unintended payment processing will not be executed. Furthermore, since it is possible to notify that there are medals remaining in the credits by the lighting mode of the MAX bet lamp, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the game with the credits remaining.

Additionally, if the payment switch is pressed and the power is turned on while the payment switch is pressed in a situation where the machine is unable to operate due to a power outage and the operating voltage falls below the threshold while payment is possible (power If the MAX bet lamp is turned on 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, even if, for example, the payment switch is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on after a power outage (e.g., a person's hand is placed on the payment switch), unintended payment processing will not be executed. Furthermore, since the operation of the MAX bet switch is effective, the progress of the game is not hindered as much as possible, so that the interest in the game is not reduced.

Additionally, if the payment switch is pressed and the power is turned on while the payment switch is pressed in a situation where the machine is unable to operate due to a power outage and the operating voltage falls below the threshold while payment is possible (power MAX bet lamp may be turned on and the settlement process may be executed.

As a result, for example, when turning on the power before opening a game arcade, if the power is turned on while the payment switch is being operated (e.g., the user's hand is placed on the payment switch), the power will be turned on. Since the payment process can be executed immediately after opening the store, it is possible to simplify the work of turning on the power before opening the store and the work of paying out the medals remaining on the credit card.

Additionally, if the payment switch is pressed and the power is turned on while the payment switch is pressed in a situation where the machine is unable to operate due to a power outage and the operating voltage falls below the threshold while payment is possible (power If 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 payment process is executed or not. (The menu screen can be displayed by accepting the operation of the sub switch 20).

As a result, even if the payment switch is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on after a power outage, for example, the menu screen can be displayed by operating the sub switch 20, and the menu screen can be used to check the gaming history and volume. You can view and change information useful for the game, such as adjustments. Also, by enabling all operations related to the progress of the game at this time, all games other than payment can be executed. The settlement process is only used at the end of the game, and the player is not at a disadvantage by adjusting the number of inserted medals even without executing the settlement process, so the progress of the game is hindered as much as possible. It is possible to run it without any trouble.

In a situation where the front panel PS2 is closed, the game has ended, and 3 bets have been placed (including when replay is activated) (hereinafter referred to as the reel rotation possible state), the start switch 12 is turned off. When operated (pressed), reel rotation processing is executed and each reel rotates. Note that the reel rotation process is executed after the minimum gaming time has elapsed.

In addition, if 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 is cut off while the reels are ready to rotate and the operating voltage drops below the threshold, making the gaming machine unable to operate. (When the power-off recovery process is executed), none of the reels rotate.

As a result, even if the start switch 12 is unintentionally operated (such as by placing your hand on the start switch 12) when turning on the power after a power outage, unintended reel rotation will occur. It is possible to prevent a player from unintentionally using the game media that has been bet without being executed.

In addition, if 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 is cut off while the reels are ready to rotate and the operating voltage drops below the threshold, making the gaming machine unable to operate. (When the power-off recovery process is executed), all reels may rotate.

As a result, the start switch 12 is operated during the period between when the power is cut off while the reel is rotatable and the operating voltage momentarily drops below the threshold, and then when the operating voltage exceeds the threshold and the power is automatically turned on. If the power is automatically turned on while the start switch 12 is being operated (when the power-off recovery process is executed), all reels will rotate after the power is turned on, so the player will not be able to Even if the start switch 12 is operated at a suitable timing, it is possible to proceed with the game (all reels are rotated), and it is possible to reduce the effort of the player and improve the game tempo.

In a situation where the front panel PS2 is in the closed state, all the reels are rotating, and the acceptance of operation of the stop switch 13 is enabled (hereinafter referred to as the reel stoppable state), the stop switch 13 is not operated. (Pressed), a stop control process is executed for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch 13, and the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch 13 is stopped. Note that the reel stoppable state is not limited to a situation in which all the reels are rotating, and even a situation in which any one reel is rotating can be referred to as a reel stoppable state.

In the reel stoppable state, the LED constituting the stop switch 13 lights up to indicate that it is enabled. In the reel stoppable state, in which the reel cannot be stopped even if the stop switch 13 is operated, the stop switch 13 is turned off. The lighting mode indicates that the constituent LEDs are disabled.

Here, the state in which it is impossible to stop the reel is a state in which the stop switch 13 does not accept operation even though the reel is rotating (such as when a rotation failure is being detected or when another switch managed by the main control means 100 is operated). It may be a state in which the reels are not rotating (such as when all reels are stopped or when the left reel is stopped and the left stop switch 13a is operated).

Further, the lighting mode indicating that the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is valid is a mode in which it is lit in white or a mode in which it is lit in a color such as red, and that the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is disabled. The lighting mode indicating this is a mode in which the device is not lit (lights out) or a mode in which the device is lit in a lighting color (for example, blue, etc.) that is different from the lighting color indicating that it is enabled.

In addition, in a situation where the reels can be stopped and the power is cut off and the operating voltage drops below the threshold and the gaming 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 this case (when 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 lit to indicate that it is disabled.

As a result, for example, the left stop switch 13a is a stop switch corresponding to the final stop operation, and after a power outage occurs when the left reel can be stopped, the left stop switch 13a is unintentionally operated when the power is turned on. Even in this case, the rotation of the left reel is not stopped by operating the left stop switch 13a, so it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged, such as missing a small winning combination that requires a hit. Further, it is possible to prevent the stop switch 13 from accepting operations in a different pressing order from the correct pressing order when an internal lottery result (so-called pressing order combination) in which symbol combinations advantageous to the player are stopped depending on the pressing order is won. is also possible.

In addition, in a situation where the reels can be stopped and the power is cut off and the operating voltage drops below the threshold and the gaming machine cannot operate, the left stop switch 13a is pressed, and the power is turned on while the left stop switch 13a is pressed. If this occurs (if the power-off recovery process is executed), the stop control process may be executed for the left reel. Even in this case, if the power is turned on while the left stop switch 13a is being pressed, the LED constituting the stop switch 13 is illuminated to indicate that it is disabled.

As a result, the left stop switch 13a is pressed, for example, during a game when a power outage occurs and the operating voltage momentarily falls below the threshold, and then the operating voltage exceeds the threshold and the power is automatically turned on. If the power is automatically turned on while the left stop switch 13a is pressed down (when the power-off recovery process is executed), the left reel will stop after the power is turned on, so the player will not know what to do. Even if the stop switch 13 is pressed at a suitable timing, it is possible to proceed with the game (stop the corresponding reel), and it is possible to reduce the effort of the player and improve the game tempo. In addition, when stopping the reel corresponding to the stop switch 13 that is pressed after the power is turned on, the reel is configured to be stopped even if the reel is accelerating, so that the timing can be brought closer to the timing that the player originally wanted to stop. becomes possible. However, if there are a plurality of stop switches 13 pressed down after the power is turned on, the reel is configured not to stop any of the reels.

<Control corresponding to power outage during slip control according to the present embodiment>
When the start switch 12 is operated and the reel is rotating and the stop switch 13 is operated, the reel is rotated from the acceptance position of the stop switch 13 to the stop position (so-called slip control) and when the reel rotates to the stop position. The reels are now stopped. If a power-off process is executed during this slip control, the reel cannot be stopped at the stop position because the slip control cannot be executed.

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, so it is based on the stop position regardless of whether the reels are actually stopped or not. When it is determined that a small winning combination has been won, medals are paid out based on the small winning combination.

Therefore, in a game where a small winning combination has been won through internal lottery processing, the power-off process is executed during slip control when the operation of the stop switch 13 is received at a timing when the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination can be stopped, and the power is turned off. Even if the symbol corresponding to the minor prize does not stop on the active line after returning, the symbol combination corresponding to the minor prize is determined to have been stopped by the winning determination process after all reels have stopped, and the symbol combination that was stopped is Medals are paid out accordingly. This has the effect of preventing a situation in which the player cannot receive medals even if he or she performs a stop operation at the timing when medals are to be paid out. There was also the problem that it could not be recognized.

In order to solve this problem, in a game in which a small winning combination has been won through internal lottery processing, when the operation of the stop switch 13 is received at a timing when the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination can be stopped, during the slip control (sliding control ends) ), the power-off process is executed, and after the power-off returns, the reel is rotated to detect the index, and based on the detected index information, the reel is rotated to the stop position and then stopped at the stop position, and then Pay out medals.

With this configuration, even if a power-off process is executed during sliding control, the player can check which symbol combination was stopped by rotating it to the stop position where it was scheduled to stop again after the power is restored. Since it becomes possible to visually recognize the player, it is possible to improve the player's interest.

In addition, even if the power-off process is executed during sliding control and the same symbol exists during the re-rotation process after the power is restored and the index is detected, the same pattern will not be displayed during the movement to the planned stop position. Move to the stop position where it was. If the game stops at the same symbol before the planned stop position, there is a possibility that the game will display a stop display that prohibits stopping during the game, so it is necessary to determine whether or not stopping is prohibited. , to reduce the processing load during the re-rotation process, by moving it to the planned position.

Further, a power-off process is executed during the slip control, and in the re-rotation process after the power is restored, an acceleration process and a constant speed process are executed in the same way as the normal drum rotation start process. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and acceleration processing and constant speed processing that are different from normal ones may be performed. For example, the acceleration time may be shorter, the acceleration time may be longer, the speed of constant speed rotation may be slower, or the speed of constant speed rotation may be faster. By changing the acceleration mode or constant speed mode from normal in this way, it is possible to make the player recognize that the rotation is different from normal.

In addition, if the rotation reaches the same position as the stop reception position while rotating at a constant speed during re-rotation, the stop operation will be accepted in the same way as normal rotation processing and slip control will occur, and the planned stop position will be When the reel rotates to that point, it outputs 4-phase excitation and stops the reel that is rotating again.

In addition, when a power-off process is executed during slip control, and during the re-rotation process after the power is restored, "Re-rotating" is displayed on the LCD to let the player know that the re-rotating process is in progress. Possible modes include outputting a voice saying "Re-rotating" or displaying an error on an error display. This aspect allows the player to recognize that the rotation is different from normal.

Additionally, when power-off processing is executed during slip control, a flag indicating that slip control has not been completed is stored in a predetermined storage area, and when the power is turned on, the predetermined storage area is checked to see if the flag is set. If so, perform re-rotation processing. This flag is initialized when the rotation process is stopped as a result of executing the re-rotation process, so that the re-rotation process is not executed when the power is turned on normally. Note that the flag related to the fact that the slip control has not been completed may be an error flag or a gaming state flag.

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

Moreover, the power-off process is executed during 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 described above), the acceleration process is executed again. Possible causes of rotation failure in this case include the reel being held down by hand, loss of synchronization due to malfunction of the motor, or deterioration of components 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 at the same time as the re-rotation process is executed. After the index is detected for the first time 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 a stop position and stops it. By clearing the rotation failure detection counter after first detecting the index in this way, it is possible to ensure that the position of the reel that stopped due to power-off processing is the position immediately after passing the index, and that the stopped position is the position immediately before passing the index. It is also possible to stop the motor to the stop position without detecting rotational failure. In other words, although the reel rotates for about two revolutions from when the power is turned on until it stops, it is not determined that the rotation is defective.

Note that although the timing for initializing the rotation failure detection counter is when the power is turned on, the timing is not limited to this, but the timing for initializing the rotation failure detection counter when the stop switch 13 is received, or when the state of the reel is constant speed. The rotation failure detection counter may be initialized when the rotation error occurs.

In this way, power-off processing is executed during slip control, and rotation failure is detected during re-rotation processing after the power is restored. This prevents the stop position from shifting due to step-out etc. even during re-rotation, and This makes it possible to stop the vehicle at the stop position where the vehicle is located. Further, 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, a power-off process is executed during the slip control, and if an error is detected during the re-rotation process after the power is restored, an error notification is performed after the re-rotation process is completed. Errors detected at this time include any of the following errors: medal retention error, medal backflow error, medal passing time error, hopper error, hopper empty error, door open error, harness disconnection error, etc. In addition to the error code displayed on the acquired number display 27, the error notification also includes a mode in which the error code is notified using a liquid crystal display or a speaker.

In this way, by giving an error notification after the re-rotation process is completed, it is possible to make it easier for players and game hall personnel to recognize whether the notification is during re-rotation or an error. In addition, when the re-rotation notification is given during the re-rotation, the re-rotation notification is ended after the re-rotation is completed, and the re-rotation notification is switched to the error notification. Note that during re-rotation, error notification is not performed, and notification regarding re-rotation that is not error notification is not performed.

The error mode during the re-rotation process described above is not limited to this, and the detected error may be a part of the error (for example, a hopper error is detected but a medal retention error is not detected), and the error notification mode may be , after the error is detected, the error is reported on the number of acquired pieces display 27, and when the re-spinning process is completed and the reels stop, the error is notified on the LCD or speaker, and after the error is detected, the number of acquired pieces display 27, the liquid crystal, Alternatively, the error may be notified through a speaker.

Subsequently, a power-off process is executed during slip control, and during the re-rotation process 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 will not respond. The reels are designed not to stop.

As a situation in which the reel rotates when the power is turned on, there is also a power return after a power cut during normal reel rotation, in addition to a power return after a power cut during slip control. When the power is restored after the power is cut off during normal reel rotation, the reels can be stopped, and the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is an effective mode. Therefore, when the reels rotate when the power is turned on, it is possible to determine whether the reels are being re-rotated or are being rotated normally by checking the lighting state of the lamp of the stop switch 13.

In addition, as another situation in which the reels rotate when the power is turned on, the power may be restored after the power is turned off during a freeze period in which the reels rotate. Types of freezes in which the reels rotate include a pseudo game in which temporary stop control is performed by operating the stop switch 13, and a reel performance in which the reels do not stop rotating even if the stop switch 13 is operated.

During the simulated game, the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is the valid mode, and when the power is restored after the power is cut off during the simulated game, the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is the valid mode, so when the power is turned on, When the reels are rotating, it is also possible to determine whether the reels are being re-rotated or are being rotated normally by checking the lighting state of the lamp of the stop switch 13.

During the reel production, the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 is disabled, and when the power is restored after the power is cut off during the reel production, the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch 13 becomes disabled, so when the power is turned on, When the reels rotate, it is not possible to determine whether the reels are being produced or re-rotating based on the lighting state of the stop switch 13 lamp, but in this case, it is possible to determine by checking the display device such as the LCD or error display. It has become. In addition, even if the lighting mode of the lamp of the stop switch is in the disabled mode during reel production, if you want to enable the operation of other main switches (switches managed by the main control means 100), the other main switches Since the lighting mode of the lamp is in the active mode, by checking the lighting mode of the lamps of the other main system switches, it is possible to determine whether the reel is being produced or the re-rotation process is in progress.

In addition, the reels may not be rotated when the power is restored after the power is cut off during a pseudo game or during reel production. In this case, the reels do not rotate when the power is restored, so whether or not the re-rotation process is in progress is determined. can be easily determined by the rotation pattern of the reel.

Subsequently, if a power-off process is executed during slip control and the power-off process is executed again during the re-rotation process after the power is restored, the rotation will be performed until the index is detected after the power is restored, and the schedule will be restarted. Move to the stop position and stop.

In this way, even if the power is restored after a power cut during the re-rotation process, the re-rotation process can be executed, so even in an unstable situation where the power can be cut off multiple times, it is possible to notify the player of the stopped symbols. It becomes possible to display.

Here, the power-off processing is executed during slip control, and the timing at which the power-off processing is executed again during the re-rotation process after the power is restored is before the index is detected during the re-rotation process, and during the re-rotation process. Possibly after detecting the index.

<Pattern 1>
If the power-off process is executed during slip control, and the timing to execute the power-off process again during the re-rotation process after the power is restored is before the index is detected during the re-rotation process, the A possible mode is to rotate until the index is detected in the second re-rotation process, and then rotate to a planned stop position and then stop.

In this case, the index is not detected in the first re-rotation process and the reference symbol position is not stored, so the second re-rotation process determines that the reference symbol position is not stored and tries again. Rotation is executed to detect the index so that it can be stopped at the planned stopping position.

<Pattern 2-1>
In addition, if the power-off process is executed during slip control, and the timing to execute the power-off process again during the re-rotation process after the power is restored is after the index is detected during the re-rotation process, the power will be restored. A mode is conceivable in which the rotation is made to a planned stop position and then stopped based on the reference symbol position based on the index detected before the power is turned off.

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 memorized reference symbol position, so the game can be stopped for the time until the index is detected. This makes it possible to shorten the time until restart.

In pattern 2-1 described above, the power supply is turned on after detecting the index during the first re-rotation process until it rotates to the planned stop position and applies the brake (until outputting 4-phase excitation). If the power-off process is executed, even if the rotation has not reached the stop acceptance position at the time the power-off process is executed, even if the rotation has reached the stop acceptance 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, regardless of the stop reception position accepted immediately before the first power-off process, the same re-rotation process or stop control can be executed after the second power restoration, so the process does not become complicated and the program can be executed at high speed. can be realized.

<Pattern 2-2>
In addition, if the power-off process is executed during slip control, and the timing to execute the power-off process again during the re-rotation process after the power is restored is after the index is detected during the re-rotation process, the power will be restored. It is conceivable that the index is detected again later, and then the rotation is made to the planned stop position and then stopped.

In this case, taking into consideration the possibility that the reel has moved between the time the power is turned off for the second time and the time the power is restored, the reel will be rotated again until the index is detected again, so it will more accurately reach the planned stop position. It is possible to rotate it.

In pattern 2-2 described above, the power supply is turned on after the index is detected during the first re-rotation process until it rotates to the planned stop position and applies the brake (until outputting 4-phase excitation). If the power-off process is executed, even if the rotation has not reached the stop acceptance position at the time the power-off process is executed, even if the rotation has reached the stop acceptance position, after the power is restored, A re-rotation process is executed to detect the index again, and the symbol is moved to the planned stopping position and stopped.

In this way, regardless of the stop reception position accepted immediately before the first power-off process, the same re-rotation process or stop control can be executed after the second power restoration, so the process does not become complicated and the program can be executed at high speed. can be realized.

<Pattern 2-3>
In addition, the power-off process is executed during slip control, and the timing at which the power-off process is executed again during the re-rotation process after the power is restored is after the index is detected during the re-rotation process and the rotation reaches the stop acceptance position. If not, after the power is restored, the index is not detected again and the re-rotation process or stop control is executed based on the memorized reference symbol position, and the power-off process is executed during the sliding control, and the power is When the power-off process is executed again during the re-rotation process after recovery, if the index has been detected during the re-rotation process and it has rotated to the stop reception position, the index will be detected again after the power is restored. A possible mode is to execute a re-rotation process to move the symbol to a planned stopping position and then stop it.

In this way, the stop acceptance position received immediately before the first power-off process can be finely controlled after the reference power is restored, so that appropriate processing can be executed according to the situation in which the power-off process is executed.

<Control of presentation mode using the presentation switch according to the present embodiment>
A presentation using a presentation switch (sometimes referred to as a push button presentation) will be explained using FIG. 12. In FIG. 12, an effect is performed in which the effect switch is operated through 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 of performing the performance. In addition, the part labeled "PUSH" in FIG. 12 represents a production switch (however, the "PUSH" display at the top of the middle and lower part of 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, the start switch reception command is received from the main control means 100, or the drum rotation start command is received). ``Win at rock, paper, scissors!'' is displayed on the LCD screen. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Next, 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, the reception of the left stop switch acceptance command from the main control means 100), The executed ``Ja~n!'' performance is displayed on the LCD. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Next, in the upper right diagram of FIG. 12, the process is executed based on the operation of the middle stop switch 13b for stopping the middle reel (more specifically, the reception of the middle stop switch acceptance command from the main control means 100). ``Ke~n!'' is displayed on the LCD screen. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Next, in the lower left diagram of FIG. 12, execution is performed based on the operation of the right stop switch 13c for stopping the right reel (more specifically, reception of a right stop switch acceptance command from the main control means 100). "Pon!" is displayed on the LCD screen. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is still invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

Next, in the middle and lower diagrams of FIG. 12, a production switch that is executed based on the fact that all the reels are stopped (more specifically, the command to stop all reels from the main control means 100 is received) is modeled. An image of the switch (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an effect switch image, an operation promotion image, or an operation promotion effect) is displayed on the liquid crystal. Further, the effect "Pop!" that was displayed when the right stop switch 13c, which is the third stop, was operated is dimly displayed (lower brightness). At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is valid, the effect switch is lit. Note that when displaying an image dimly, in addition to lowering the brightness, the brightness may be lowered, or a gray translucent display may be superimposed on the image. In any case, it is also possible to express that when an image is displayed dimly, visibility decreases.

Next, in the lower right diagram of FIG. 12, the image "Victory!" is executed based on the operation of the production switch (more specifically, the input signal related to the production switch is input to the input port). (Hereinafter, this may be referred to as an operation response image or an operation response effect.) is displayed on the liquid crystal. At this time, since the operation of the effect switch is invalid, the effect switch is turned off.

As shown in the middle and lower diagrams in Figure 12, when displaying a performance switch image on a liquid crystal display as a performance to encourage the operation of a performance switch, the performance switch image becomes larger than the actual size of the performance switch. Do it like this. By displaying in this manner, the effect switch can be effectively displayed on the liquid crystal display that the player is watching, and it is possible to intuitively prompt the player to operate the effect switch.

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 provided. When the effect switch is enabled, the effect switch lamp is lit (does not blink), and the lighting mode image is expressed as a blinking mode that repeats lighting and extinguishing at a predetermined period. According to such a configuration, since the effect switch image repeatedly becomes brighter and darker, it becomes possible to make the effect switch image stand out and to effectively prompt the user to operate the effect switch.

In addition, when the production switch is enabled, the production switch lamp is lit in a blinking manner that repeats turning on and off at a specific period, and the lighting mode image is expressed in a blinking manner that repeats turning on and off at a predetermined period. It may also be an aspect in which the In this case, by making the predetermined cycle of the lighting mode image shorter than the specific cycle of the production switch lamp, it is possible to make the lighting mode image stand out.

In addition, when displaying an image indicating that the lights are turned off as a lighting mode image, the brightness of the production switch image is lowered and displayed, but the brightness is not lowered until it becomes black, and it is expressed as if the light is slightly turned on. do. On the other hand, when the production switch lamp goes out, it is not lit. In this way, by differentiating the expressions of the lighting mode images from the lighting mode image and the production switch lamp, it is possible to make the lighting mode image stand out. In addition, since the area around the production switch image is brighter than the area around the production switch, by not lowering the brightness of the lighting mode image of the production switch image until it becomes black, the difference in brightness with the surrounding area is reduced. I'm keeping it small. With this configuration, it is possible to make the production switch image stand out and reduce fatigue during the game.

In addition, when displaying a production switch image before the previous image as shown in the middle and lower diagrams in Figure 12, the brightness of the immediately previous image is lowered, but the brightness is the lowest among the lighting mode images of the production switch image. The brightness of the previous image is set to be lower than the brightness. With this configuration, even when the brightness of the effect switch image is at its lowest, the brightness is higher than the surrounding images, making it possible to make the effect switch image stand out.

The middle and lower diagrams in FIG. 12 will be further explained using FIG. 13. The effect switch image changes over time until the effect switch is operated. As a variation mode, a performance showing the movement of the initial position and the pressed position of the performance switch is expressed using a performance switch image.

The leftmost diagram in FIG. 13 shows that the production switch image is in the initial position, the second diagram from the left shows that the production switch image is in the pressed position, and the third diagram from the left shows that the production switch image is in the pressed position. This figure 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 pressed position. With this configuration, it is possible to effectively prompt the player to press the performance switch.

The initial position and pressed position of the production switch image change at a constant cycle, and the period representing the initial position and pressed position of the production switch image is longer than the predetermined cycle representing lighting and extinguishment of the lighting mode image. It is configured as follows. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make the effect switch image stand out, and it is possible to avoid reminding the user of repeatedly hitting the effect switch. There are many gaming machines currently on the market that change the effect continuously by repeatedly hitting the effect switch, and if the change mode of the effect switch image changes too quickly, there is a risk that it will be mistaken for a continuous hit effect. , which may reduce the interest in the game. For this reason, by making the period of change between the initial position and the pressed position longer than the period of the lighting mode, it is possible to intuitively express that it is not a repeated press, while making the user aware that the production switch is being pressed. becomes.

Additionally, in a situation where an effect that requires the player to repeatedly press the effect switch is displayed, the cycle of changing between the initial position and the pressed position is made shorter than the cycle of the lighting mode, thereby forcing the player to repeatedly press the effect switch. It becomes possible to express things intuitively. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, but the position of the production switch image does not change, but the switching cycle of the lighting mode image is made shorter than the cycle that ends when the production switch is operated once, thereby creating a production that means repeated hits. It may be an aspect.

Alternatively, the effect switch image may not be changed between the initial position and the pressed position at regular intervals. In this case, since the display area of the liquid crystal can be made smaller, it is possible to display text indicating that the effect switch should be pressed, such as "Press the PUSH button" instead.

If the performance switch is operated while the performance switch image for operating the performance switch is displayed on the liquid crystal, the performance switch image is erased without any effect. In other words, if a production switch is operated while a production switch image is displayed, the production switch image is immediately erased and the production based on the depression of the production switch is immediately executed. . In this case, the display switch image may be erased by the drawing process immediately after receiving the production switch operation, or by the drawing process executed after a predetermined period of time after receiving the production switch operation. The display switch image may be configured to be erased.

With this configuration, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in the result of pressing the effect switch, and it is possible to make the information about whether or not the effect switch has been pressed conspicuously. It becomes possible to eliminate it.

In addition, when executing a performance (success performance) that means giving a benefit to the player when the performance switch is operated, the performance switch image is erased without any effect, but the performance switch When performing a performance (failure performance) that means that no privilege is given to the player when is operated, the performance switch image may be deleted along with the effect. In addition, effects that may result in a failed performance include a mode in which the production switch image explodes, a mode in which the brightness of the production switch image is maintained at its darkest state (a mode in which the brightness does not change periodically), etc.

With this configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player that a failed performance was displayed as a result of operating the performance switch, creating a sense of satisfaction for the player and reducing interest in subsequent games. This makes it possible to prevent this from happening.

In addition, when displaying the effect switch image when all rotation drums are stopped, when the start switch 12 of the next game is operated, the image is not displayed when the effect switch is operated, but based on the operation of the start switch 12. Display the image. Further, when displaying an image based on the operation of the start switch 12, the production switch image is erased. At this time, the production switch image is erased without any effect.

With this configuration, it is possible to perform an appropriate performance in response to the player's operation without interfering with the performance performed based on the operation of the start switch 12. It is highly likely that a player who skips the production switch image by operating the start switch 12 knows in advance that the level of expectation is low, or is not interested in the production itself using the production switch, and is not accompanied by an effect. By deleting the information without any delay, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing.

In addition, when the production switch is operated in a situation where the production switch image is displayed and a successful production is displayed, the time from the reception of the production switch operation until the production switch image is deleted, and the order in which the production switch is pressed When the stop switch 13 corresponding to the correct push order is operated in a situation where the navigation image is displayed and a success effect is displayed, the time from the reception of the operation of the stop switch 13 until the push order navigation image is deleted; The time it takes for the production switch image to be erased is longer when compared.

By configuring it in this way, it is possible to change the time until the reaction performance is executed when various switches are operated, and it is possible to provide different entertainment depending on the time difference between the various switches and the reaction performance. becomes. For example, if the push order navigation image where the profit is directly lost if you fail in the push order, it is better to display the next information immediately to increase the player's interest, and for the effect switch, there is a short delay between the operation and the effect. By doing so, it is possible to make the user expect whether a success effect or a failure effect will be displayed.

When the production switch also serves as a switch for displaying a menu screen, the production switch lamp is configured to light up after a certain period of time (for example, T1) has elapsed after all rotation drums have stopped. The lighting mode of the production switch lamp at this time is different from the lighting mode of the production switch lamp when the production is performed by operating the production switch after all the rotation drums have stopped.

With this configuration, it is possible to indicate whether a menu screen will be displayed or whether a success or failure effect will be displayed when the effect switch is operated, depending on the lighting mode of the effect switch lamp. .

In addition, when displaying the production switch image as shown in the middle and lower diagrams in Figure 12 after all rotation drums have stopped, the production switch lamp will not be displayed even after T1, when the menu screen can be displayed after all rotation drums have stopped, has elapsed. The lighting mode is not the lighting mode when displaying the menu screen, but is a lighting mode corresponding to the effect switch image. If the operation of the performance switch is received after T1 has elapsed since the full rotation drum has stopped, the performance switch image will be erased, a success or failure performance will be executed, and the performance switch lamp will remain off. Even when T1 has elapsed since the operation of the effect switch was received, the effect switch lamp remains off, and the menu screen is not displayed even if the effect switch is operated. Furthermore, even when T2 for displaying the demonstration screen has elapsed after the full rotation drum has stopped, the demonstration screen is not displayed, the volume is lowered, and the performance switch lamp remains off. In this case, depending on whether the payment process is executed by accepting the operation of the payment switch, or whether the game is executed until after the end of the next game (after the end of the game where the production switch image is not displayed) The menu screen can be displayed after T1 has elapsed, and the demonstration screen can be displayed after T2 has elapsed after all rotations have stopped.

With this configuration, in a game in which a production switch image is displayed, the player is troubled as to whether the menu screen or success or failure production will be displayed when the production switch is operated. Since this is no longer necessary, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest in the game. Note that the menu screen may be configured so that it cannot be displayed even after the payment processing is executed, and in this case, a so-called resurrection effect is displayed in which a failure effect is displayed in the relevant game, but a success effect is displayed in the next game. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation until whether or not it is carried out.

Further, when the effect switch lamp is lit in a lighting mode that allows the menu screen to be displayed, 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 production switch lamp.

With this configuration, it is possible to notify the state in which the menu screen can be displayed, which is not directly related to the progress of the game, only by the lighting mode of the production switch lamp, so even if the production switch image is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Compared to the above, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will have a sense of expectation when operating the effect switch, and the menu screen will not be displayed even though the player operates the effect switch with anticipation. By storing it away, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

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, there is a low possibility that the player will confuse it with the push button effect, and furthermore, it becomes possible to effectively display the menu screen display to the player. This means that the most common timing for displaying the menu screen is when starting a game, and at that timing, there is a high possibility that the demo screen is being displayed because no game is being played. It is based on

The timing at which the push button effect is executed is after all rotation drums have stopped, but it may be executed after the start switch 12 is pressed. If the production switch image is displayed after receiving the start switch 12, the production switch image may be erased by the first stop operation (operation of any stop switch 13), or even after all rotation drums have stopped. The display of the production switch image may be maintained. When the display of the performance switch image is maintained after all rotations have stopped, the effective period of the performance switch operation is also maintained, and when the performance switch is operated, a successful or unsuccessful performance is executed. In addition, if the production switch is not operated because the time to move to the demo screen has passed, the payment process has been executed, the bet process has been executed, or the next game has started. The production switch image will also be erased.

Further, whether or not the operation response effect is executed due to the operation of the effect switch is determined by setting a predetermined timer value in a counter based on reception of a predetermined command from the main control means 100, and performing an interrupt process. The value of the counter is decremented at predetermined intervals, and when the counter value reaches 0, the operation of the production switch is enabled (the operation response production is executed when the production switch is operated). ). At this time, the rendering process for the effect switch image is also executed after a period corresponding to a predetermined timer value has elapsed from the reception of a predetermined command, but the image control board that executes the drawing process and the effect control Due to communication delays with the board, the effect switch may become effective before the effect switch image is displayed. In this way, even if the effect switch is operated before the effect switch image is displayed, the response effect can be executed.

<<Notices applicable to display devices>>
Next, a notice applicable to this embodiment will be explained. The production types (notice types) that can be displayed on the display device 32 of this embodiment include a first production type (e.g., step-up notice) that can display a plurality of display modes in stages, and a first production type (e.g., step-up notice) that can display a plurality of display modes in stages, and a first production type (e.g., step-up notice) that can display multiple display modes in stages. It is suggested that a second display mode (e.g., red serifs) that is different from the first display mode (e.g., white serifs) is displayed at the start, 1 second after the start of the performance, etc.), indicating the possibility of an advantageous situation. This feature also includes a second production type (e.g. dialogue preview) that can be performed. In the first performance state (also called normal performance state) where the possibility of becoming a bonus or AT is low, the first performance type and the second performance type can be executed at least, but in the second performance state where there is a high possibility of becoming a bonus or AT. In a state (eg, a continuous performance or a precursory performance), the first performance type is not executed and the second performance type is configured to be executed. Note that each configuration described below can be appropriately combined as long as there are no inhibiting factors.

[First performance type]
The first performance type includes a preview that is displayed multiple times in stages. For example, it includes a so-called step-up notice. As a specific suggestion mode, a predetermined expectation level (for example, winning a small prize, It is possible to suggest the level of expectation (foreshadow entry, AT entry, bonus winning, etc.), and in one game, it is possible to indicate multiple times such as step 1 (white) → step 2 (blue) → step 3 (yellow). Contains notices that can be displayed. Further, in a plurality of games, a case where the preview pattern is displayed in stages such as step 1 (white) → step 2 (blue) → step 3 (yellow) is also included. In other words, since the preview of the first performance type is displayed in stages, it takes a relatively long time for the player to recognize the display mode that may be finally displayed.

[Second performance type]
The second performance type includes, in one game, the display starts in a changed mode (second display mode) different from the normal mode (first display mode) from the start of display of the preview, or in one game, A preview that can be changed only once from the first display mode to the second display mode is included. It also includes a preview (so-called button preview) in which a movable accessory moves or some preview image is displayed by operating a sub-input button. That is, it includes so-called dialogue previews, so-called title previews, so-called button previews, display of character names and skill names in battle performances, and the like. As a specific suggestion mode, it is possible to suggest a predetermined degree of expectation (for example, degree of expectation of winning a small winning combination, entering a sign, entering an AT, winning a bonus, etc.) in the order of white < green < red. More specifically, lines are displayed in green or red letters at the start of the preview (in the game, they are displayed in green or red letters from the beginning and do not change), and character names and skill names in battle productions are displayed in white letters. to red letters (changes from white letters to red letters in the game), etc. In other words, the time required for the player to recognize the display mode that may be finally displayed in the second production type where there is no change in color etc. or only the color of the characters is changed is that the preview pattern is It is shorter than the first performance type that changes.

[First performance state]
The first performance state is a performance state in which the possibility of winning a bonus or AT is low. This is a performance state (normal performance state) that has not developed into a so-called continuous performance or a so-called precursor.

[Second performance state]
The second performance state is a performance state in which the possibility of winning a bonus or AT is higher than the first performance state. It includes so-called continuous performances and foreshadowing.

The first performance state is a state in which winning of a bonus or AT cannot be expected much, and is a state in which the player is mainly expecting a transition to a continuous performance or a sign. In other words, if the preview displayed on the display device 32 is bland, the player will get bored and will not continue playing the game. Therefore, in the first presentation state, a plurality of stages of display is required in order to transition to a continuous presentation or an omen. In other words, even if the first presentation type, which takes a long time, is executed as a preview, the player does not feel that it is too troublesome.

On the other hand, in the second performance state, the main purpose of the game is to display continuous performances and signs on the display device 32 that make winning of bonuses and ATs more likely than in the first performance state. It is best to avoid announcements that take a relatively long time and interrupt the flow of traffic as much as possible. Further, when a preview is given in the second performance state in which winning of a bonus or AT is expected, the player strongly desires to be informed that he or she has won a bonus or AT. In other words, as a preview that can be executed in the second performance state, the first performance type, which requires a relatively long time for the player to grasp the content of the preview (expectation level, etc.), is not appropriate; etc.) is more appropriate because it takes a relatively shorter time for the player to understand.

(Step-up notice in the first performance state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a step-up notice, which is a notice of the first effect type that can be executed in the first effect state, will be explained. Note that t1 to t7 will be explained below along the passage of time, but it should be noted that these are t1 to t7 in FIG. 14 and are independent from the same symbols in other drawings.

First, at t1, the start lever 12 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "start lever") is operated. Next, at t2, display of step up 1 (character A) is started. At this timing, the player can understand that the display of the step-up notice has started. However, it is not possible to know whether or not there will be a chance up after this, that is, whether or not Step Up 2 and subsequent steps will be displayed.

Next, at t3, display of step up 2 (character B) is started. At this timing, the player can understand that the chance of receiving a step-up notice has increased. However, it is still not possible to determine to what stage the chances will ultimately improve.

Next, at t4, display of step up 3 (character C) is started. Even here, it is still not possible to determine to what stage the chances will ultimately improve.

Next, the step-up notice ends at step-up 3 at t5. Here, the player can grasp the final display mode of the step-up notice.

Thereafter, the first stop button is operated at t6, the second stop button is operated at t7, the third stop button is operated at t8, and the game ends at t9.

In this way, in the step-up notice which is the first performance type in the first performance state, it takes a period from t2 to t5 until the final display mode of the step-up notice is grasped. Further, the period of displaying in the display mode with increased chances is configured to end before the first stop button is operated.

Note that the period from the start of the game by lever-on to the start of the step-up notice (period T1 from t1 to t2 in FIG. 14, approximately 1 second) is the period required for the step-up notice to increase the chance by one level ( It may be longer than the period T2) from t2 to t3 in FIG. 1 second) may be shorter than the period required for the step-up notice to increase the chance by one level (the above-mentioned period T2, approximately 1.2 seconds). Note that FIG. 14 schematically shows the latter example.

(Speech preview in the first production state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a dialogue preview, which is a preview of the second performance type that can be executed in the first performance state, will be explained. Note that t1 to t8 will be explained below along the passage of time, but it should be noted that these are t1 to t8 in FIG. 15 and are independent from the same symbols in other drawings.

First, at t1, the start lever is operated. Next, at t2, a dialogue preview starts with the words "This is your chance" in green. From this timing, the player can understand that the dialogue preview is in a display mode for increasing chances and the final display format of the dialogue preview. It takes some time to understand that the display mode is actually a chance up, so in the dialogue preview, the period T2 from t2 to t3 in Figure 15 is the period required to understand the final display mode. I can say that.

Thereafter, the first stop button is operated at t4, the second stop button is operated at t5, the third stop button is operated at t6, and the game ends at t7.

Next, when a bet operation for the next game is performed at t8, the display of the dialogue preview ends.

In this way, in the dialogue preview which is the second performance type in the first performance state, it takes the period T2 from t2 to t3 in FIG. 15 until the final display mode of the dialogue preview is grasped. In addition, once the third stop button is operated and the game ends, there is no meaning in suggesting that the chances of the game are increased, but the display mode that increases the chances will continue to be displayed until the bet operation for the next game is performed. It is configured as follows. As a result, the chance up of the previous game can be ended in the bet process where the process of initializing the production etc. of the previous game is performed, and the process of erasing the chance up is not performed in the game end process after the third stop. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden of control processing.

In addition, in the dialogue preview, for example, after starting with the white characters "It's a chance" (first display mode) at t2, the red "It's a chance" characters will appear at any timing from t3 to before t8. (The second display mode may be changed from the first display mode to the second display mode in the game). In this case, the period from when the lever is turned on until the dialogue notice starts (period T3 from t1 to t2 in FIG. 15) is required for the dialogue notice to change from the first display mode to the second display mode. It is shorter than the period (period TA from t3 to any one of t4 to t8 in FIG. 15).

(Speech preview in a certain second production state)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a dialogue preview, which is a preview of the second performance type that may be executed in a certain continuous performance (a certain second performance state), will be explained. Note that t1 to t14 will be explained below along the passage of time, but it should be noted that these are t1 to t14 in FIG. 16, and are independent from the same symbols in other drawings.

First, at t1, the start lever is operated, and the first game of the continuous performance is started. Next, at t2, the dialogue preview starts with the green letters "Atsui". From this timing, the player can understand that the dialogue preview is in a display mode for increasing chances and the final display format of the dialogue preview. Since it takes some time to understand that the display mode is actually a chance up, the final display mode is grasped during the period T2 from t2 to t3 in FIG. 16 in the dialogue preview in the second performance state. This can be said to be the period required to reach this point.

After that, the first stop button is operated at t4, the second stop button is operated at t5, the third stop button is operated at t6, and the game ends at t7 (that is, the payout process is completed and the next game starts. possible state).

Next, at t8, when a bet operation for the next game (the second game of the continuous performance) is performed, the display of the dialogue preview ends.

In this way, in the dialogue preview which is the second performance type in the second performance state, it takes a period from t2 to t3 until the final display mode of the dialogue preview is grasped. In addition, once the third stop button is operated and the game ends, there is no meaning in suggesting that the chances of the game are increased, but the display mode that increases the chances will continue to be displayed until the bet operation for the next game is performed. It is configured as follows. As a result, the chance up of the previous game can be ended in the bet process where the process of initializing the production etc. of the previous game is performed, and the process of erasing the chance up is not performed in the game end process after the third stop. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden of control processing.

In the second game of the continuous production, the dialogue preview is not displayed after operating the start lever.

Next, at t9, the first stop button is operated, at t10, the second stop button is operated, and at t11, the third stop button is operated, and at t12, the dialogue preview starts with the green letters "hot".

Next, the game ends at t13. Next, when a bet operation for the next game is performed at t14, the display of the dialogue preview ends.

In this way, although the display timing of the second effect type is different between the first game and the second game of the continuous effect, it is also possible to display the second effect type at the same timing.

Next, configurations applicable to this embodiment will be listed. Each of the configurations listed below is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the configurations listed below. It should also be noted that the configurations listed below can be combined as appropriate, as long as there is no contradiction in combining them with each other.
(Configuration 1)
In the first performance state, the configuration is such that both the first performance type and the second performance type can be executed, and in a certain second performance state, the first performance type is not executed and the second performance type can be executed. Configure.

With this configuration, during a continuous performance, only a notice that can instantly determine the chance up is generated, so that the player can receive an appropriate notice that matches the performance state so that the player can concentrate on the continuous performance. can be executed.

Further, the number of types of previews that can be executed in a certain second performance state may be multiple types or only one type.

For example, in a certain continuous production, a title preview and a dialogue preview may be executed.

Even if a plurality of types of second performance types can be executed, the player does not feel bothered because each type allows the player to understand the contents of the preview in a short time. For example, a character name is displayed at the start of a certain continuous performance (battle performance) (with color indicating the degree of expectation), and a dialogue preview is executed in the middle of a certain continuous performance.

In addition, by allowing only a specific notice (for example, one type of notice) to occur in a certain continuous performance, the continuous performance and the notice that occurs will be made clear, and the player will be able to distinguish between the continuous performance and the notice. Even if you pay attention to both, you can easily understand the aspects that indicate bonuses and AT winnings.

(Configuration 1-1)
Furthermore, there are multiple types of second notices that can be executed in a certain second performance state,
It is configured such that a plurality of types of second notices can be executed in one second performance state,
There is only one type of second preview that can be executed in one game round.

Specifically, the configuration is such that multiple types of second notices (e.g. dialogue notices, title notices) can be executed in one continuous performance, and furthermore, one type of second notice can be executed in one game round. The game is configured so that two previews (for example, a title preview for the first game and a line preview for the second game) can be executed.

In this way, during a certain continuous performance (a certain second performance state), only one type of notice is executed per game round, which prevents a situation where the notice display becomes complicated and it is difficult to grasp the level of expectation. be able to.

(Configuration 1-2)
Furthermore, if there are multiple types of previews that can be executed in a certain second performance state, the configuration may be configured to include a preview that does not require a sub-button operation by the player and a button preview that requires a button operation by the player. good. In addition, since the second performance state is a state in which bonuses and AT winnings are closer (state in which players can expect) than in the first performance state, the player's motivation to operate the sub-buttons is also high. Therefore, in the second performance state, it is possible to make a button preview that requires a sub-button operation occur at a higher rate than a certain preview that does not require a sub-button operation.

(Configuration 1-3)
It may be configured such that the first performance type is not executed in all the second performance states, and only the second performance type can be executed.

With this configuration, in all the second performance states, only the second performance that allows the content of the notice to be understood in a short time is executed, so that the notices executed in the second performance state as a whole do not feel bothersome. There is no.

When a dialogue preview is provided as the second performance type described above, the dialogue preview when the second performance state is a continuous battle performance in which an ally character and an enemy character confront each other can be configured as follows.
1. Only the lines of the ally characters can be displayed in the second display mode. In this case, it is easy to grasp the chance increase because it is only necessary to pay attention to the lines of the ally characters.
2. Only the lines of the enemy character can be displayed in the second display mode. In this case, it is easy to grasp the chance increase because it is only necessary to pay attention to the lines of the enemy character.
3. The lines of both the ally character and the enemy character can be displayed in the second display mode.In this case, the chance up message is displayed more frequently, which can create a greater sense of anticipation for the player.

(Configuration 2)
The number of characters used is different between one preview of the first performance type that can be executed in the first performance state and one preview of the second performance type that can be performed in the second performance state.

For example, if one preview of the first performance type in the first performance state is a step-up preview, and one preview of the second performance type that can be executed in the second performance state is a dialogue preview, these are used for each. Constructed with different numbers of characters.

In the step-up notice shown in FIG. 14, which is one notice of the first production type in the first production state, character A (step 1), character B (step 2), character C (step 3), character D (step 4), character (step 5) are used.

Three types of characters, character A, character B, and character F, can be used in the dialogue preview, which is one preview of the second performance type in a certain second performance state (eg, battle continuous performance) shown in FIG.

In this way, in the first preview of the first performance in the first performance state, by increasing the number of characters, the number of preview variations is increased so that the player does not get bored. In the preview, only characters related to a certain second performance state (eg, a continuous battle performance being executed) are shown, so that the player can easily understand the flow of the second performance state.

In addition, since the first performance state is a state in which you stay for a long time while playing, the frequency of occurrence of step-up notices, which is the first notice of the first performance in the first performance state, is the same as that in a certain second performance state. It is higher than the line preview, which is the first preview of the second production. Therefore, the more frequently occurring previews, the larger the number of characters used to increase the variety of previews.

The number of characters is
It may be a step-up notice that is one notice of the first performance in the first performance state <a line notice that is one notice of the second performance in a certain second performance state, and
A step-up notice that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state may be a line preview that is one preview of the second performance in a certain second performance state.

(Configuration 3)
The number of characters used is different between one preview of the second performance type that can be executed in the first performance state and one preview of the second performance type that can be performed in the second performance state.

For example, if one preview of the second performance type in the first performance state is a dialogue preview, and one of the second performance types that may be executed in the second performance state is also a dialogue preview, the characters used for each The numbers are configured differently.

Five types of characters, character A, character B, character C, character D, and character E, are used in the dialogue preview, which is one preview of the second performance type in the first performance state, shown in FIG.

Three types of characters, character A, character B, and character F, are used in a dialogue preview that is one of the second performance types in a certain second performance state (eg, battle continuous performance).

In this way, in the first preview of the second performance in the first performance state, by increasing the number of characters, the number of preview variations is increased so that the player does not get bored. In the preview, only characters related to a certain second performance state (eg, a continuous battle performance being executed) are shown, so that the player can easily understand the flow of the second performance state.

In addition, since the first performance state is a state in which players stay for a long time while playing the game, the frequency of occurrence of dialogue previews, which is the first preview of the second performance in the first performance state, is the same as the second performance in a certain second performance state. It is higher than the line preview, which is the first preview of the production. Therefore, the more frequently occurring previews, the larger the number of characters used to increase the variety of previews.

The number of characters is
A line preview that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state <a dialogue preview that is one preview of the second performance in a certain second performance state.
The line preview that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state may be equal to the line preview that is one preview of the second performance in a certain second performance state.

In addition, a step-up preview that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state, a line preview that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state, and one preview of the second performance in a certain second performance state. The number of characters used in the dialogue preview may have the following correspondence relationship.
1. A step-up notice that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state > A line notice that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state > One preview of the second performance in a certain second performance state Line preview 2. Line preview that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state > Step-up notice that is one preview of the first performance in the first performance state > One preview of the second performance in a certain second performance state Line preview

In any of the above cases, the structure is such that the one with a higher occurrence frequency of notices has a larger number of characters.

(Configuration 4)
A character used for a preview of one of the first performance types that can be performed in a first performance state, and a character used for a preview of one of the second performance types that can be performed in a certain second performance state, This is a configuration in which the same character is used.

The character that is commonly used in the line preview that is the first preview of the first performance in the first performance state and the dialogue preview that is the first preview of the second performance in a certain second performance state is the main character.

In this way, the developer designs the game to display many main characters in order to make it easier to understand the story, and the player can easily understand the main characters and the relationships between the main characters by the frequency of character display.

Therefore, the main character is a character that has a long display time (for example, a continuous performance is likely to continue), is displayed frequently, and has a high degree of expectation.

However, since a high display frequency and a high level of expectation are contradictory, for example, in step-up notices and dialogue notices in the first production state where the notice frequency is high, the main character's frequency is high. It is appropriate to have a configuration in which the character is set in step 1, etc., and in the second performance state, to be used as a highly anticipated character.

As other characters, it is also possible to provide characters that are main characters but rare characters, whose display time is short, whose display frequency is low, and whose expectations are high. For example, by displaying the character in the dialogue preview in the first performance state or in the dialogue preview in the second performance state, it is suggested that the expectation level of winning a bonus or AT is high.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to increase the chances that the main characters are displayed, and furthermore, it becomes easier for the player to understand the level of expectation for each character.

It should be noted that a character used for a preview of one of the first performance types that can be performed in a first performance state, and a character used for a preview of one of the second performance types that can be performed in a certain second performance state. Characters that are commonly used do not have to be main characters. For example, it may be a rare character (high expectations) that is not a main character.

(Configuration 5)
The voice of the character is configured to be output in a preview of one of the first production types that can be executed in the first production state (e.g., step-up notice);
The system is configured such that the character's voice can also be output in one of the second performance types that can be executed in the first performance state (eg, a speech announcement).

(Configuration 5-1)
On the other hand,
In one of the second performance types that can be executed in the second performance state, the character's voice is not output in one of the previews (eg, dialogue preview).

With this configuration, in the first presentation state, the character's voice is output, making it easier to draw attention to the character's lines, while in the second presentation state, BGM such as continuous presentation is output. Since we want to create a sense of anticipation for the continuous performance, it is possible to avoid drawing too much attention to the voice of the character's dialogue.

(Configuration 5 change example)
It is configured such that the character's voice cannot be output in a preview (e.g., step-up notice) of one of the first production types that can be executed in the first production state,
The system is configured such that the character's voice cannot be output even in one of the second performance types that can be executed in the first performance state (eg, a speech announcement).

In this way, by configuring so that the character's voice is not output in the first production state, for example, if a step-up notice or dialogue notice is configured to be executed overlappingly with other notices, , step-up notices and dialogue notices do not drown out the sounds (sound effects) of other notices.

(Configuration 6)
The preview of one of the second performance types that can be executed in a certain second performance state is configured so as not to overlap with the volume adjustment display,
In a certain second effect state, the volume can be adjusted both when the game is stopped and when the game is in progress, and even if the volume adjustment display is displayed, the effect display shows the certain second effect state. This configuration prevents the brightness of the image from decreasing.

Specifically, if the configuration is such that the player can adjust the volume or light intensity by operating a sub button or cross button, if the volume or light intensity is adjusted, the settings will be changed. The display device 32 displays a volume adjustment display indicating the current volume situation and a light intensity adjustment display indicating the light intensity situation.

In other words, the configuration is such that the volume can be adjusted even in the second performance state, and when a dialogue preview, which is the second performance type, is displayed in a certain second performance state (a certain continuous performance), the volume adjustment display is The display is structured so that there are no duplicates.

Therefore, both the dialogue preview and the volume adjustment display are clearly visible to the player.

Furthermore, in a certain second performance state (a certain continuous performance), the volume can be adjusted both when the game is stopped (while the reels are stopped) and during the game (while the reels are rotating), but the volume adjustment display is not displayed. The structure is configured so that the brightness of the effect display (background image) in a certain second effect state (a certain continuous effect) does not decrease even if It is.

(Configuration 6 change example 1)
The preview of one of the second performance types that can be executed in a certain second performance state is configured to overlap with the volume adjustment display,
In a certain second performance state, even if the volume can be adjusted both when the game is stopped and during the game, and even if the volume adjustment display is displayed, the display screen in a certain second performance state This is a configuration in which the brightness does not decrease.

In other words, the configuration is such that the volume can be adjusted even in the second performance state, and if a dialogue preview, which is the second performance type, is displayed in a certain second performance state (a certain continuous performance), it overlaps with the volume adjustment display. The configuration is such that it is displayed as follows.

However, in a certain second performance state (a certain continuous performance), the volume can be adjusted both when the game is stopped (while the reels are stopped) and during the game (when the reels are rotating), but the volume adjustment display is not displayed. Even if the display screen (background image) in a certain second presentation state (a certain continuous presentation) is configured so that its brightness does not decrease, even if the image (movie) of a certain continuous presentation is It is.

In addition, even if the dialogue preview is displayed in a situation where the volume adjustment display is displayed, or in the case where the volume adjustment display is displayed in a situation where the dialogue preview is displayed, The volume adjustment display is displayed in front of the dialogue preview.

(Configuration 6-1)
Volume adjustment or light intensity adjustment can be done both while the game is stopped and while the game is being played.
The display position of the volume adjustment display or the light amount adjustment display does not change when the volume adjustment or light amount adjustment operation is performed while the game is stopped and when the volume adjustment or light amount adjustment operation is performed during the game.

In the normal gaming state, volume adjustment or light intensity adjustment is possible whether the game is stopped or in progress, and the display position of the volume adjustment display or the light intensity adjustment display displayed on the display device 32 is set so as not to change. may be configured.

Further, during the bonus or AT, the volume or light amount can be adjusted while the game is stopped or during the game, similar to the normal gaming state, and the volume adjustment display or the light amount adjustment display may not change.

Furthermore, the volume adjustment display or the light amount adjustment display may be different between the normal gaming state and during the bonus or AT.

(Configuration 7)
Equipped with a third effect (effect by operating the sub-input button) that allows the player to operate the operating members,
In the third performance that can be executed in the first performance state (for example, normal performance state), when the operation member is operated, a plurality of executions that indicate a predetermined expectation level (for example, small role expectation level, omen entry expectation level) It is configured such that the proportion of performances performed in a predetermined execution mode among the modes is high,
In the third performance that can be executed in the second performance state (for example, continuous performance), when the operation member is operated, the ratio of notification of whether or not a special game (for example, bonus, AT) will be played is configured to be high. ing.

In other words, in the button performance in the normal performance state, patterns indicating the expectation of entering a winning combination or omen in the game are likely to be executed, and patterns indicating winning a bonus or AT are difficult to execute. On the other hand, in button performances during continuous performances, patterns that indicate winning a bonus or AT are likely to be executed, and patterns that indicate the expectation of entering a winning combination or omen in the game are difficult to execute.

In this way, the ratio of the content suggested by the button effects can be configured to vary depending on the gaming situation (first effect state or second effect state). Thereby, the content suggested by the button performance can be made suitable for the gaming situation.

(Configuration 7 change example)
Equipped with a third effect (effect by operating the sub-input button) that allows the player to operate the operating members,
In the third performance that can be executed in the second performance state (for example, continuous performance), when the operation member is operated, there are a plurality of execution modes that indicate a predetermined expectation level (for example, small role expectation level, omen rush expectation level). The system is configured such that the rate at which it is announced whether or not it will be a special game (for example, bonus, AT) is higher than the rate at which the performance is performed in a predetermined execution mode.

In other words, when pressing a button during continuous performance, there is a high probability that it will be announced whether or not it will be a special game (e.g. bonus, AT), and a predetermined level of expectation (e.g. level of expectation for minor roles, level of expectation for omen) is high. It may be configured such that the ratio of performance performed in a predetermined execution mode among the plurality of execution modes shown is low.

Thereby, the content suggested by the button performance can be made suitable for the gaming situation.

(Configuration 8)
comprising at least a first gaming state (non-advantageous state) and a second gaming state (advantageous state),
The second game state is configured such that the second performance state cannot occur.

Specifically, during AT (second game state), it is announced that a special game (bonus) will be played instead of a continuous performance (second performance state). Note that the first gaming state is a non-advantageous state and may be a normal gaming state or a non-advantageous section, and the second gaming state is an advantageous state and may be an AT state or an advantageous section.

In an advantageous state (during AT), we want to obtain as many balls as possible in the shortest possible time, so by configuring this configuration without continuous effects in an advantageous state (during AT), it is possible to execute the bonus immediately. can.

(Configuration 9)
a second display device (e.g., a second liquid crystal display device) different from the first display device (e.g., the first liquid crystal display device);
A volume adjustment display is displayed on the second display device,
While it is in the second performance state (during continuous performance) and the reels are stopped, the volume can be adjusted,
In the second performance state (continuous performance) and while the reels are rotating, the volume cannot be adjusted.

In other words, a display device separate from the display device 32 where most of the effects are performed is provided, and by displaying the volume adjustment display on the second display device, the volume adjustment display overlaps with the effect displayed on the display device 32. Therefore, the volume adjustment display does not reduce the visibility of the effect displayed on the display device 32.

The second display device (a display device different from the display device 32) is a liquid crystal display device including a touch panel, and the volume may be adjustable by operating the touch panel. Further, not only the volume adjustment but also the light amount adjustment may be performed in the same manner.

(Configuration 10)
A first performance state (a state in which continuous performance etc. does not occur on the normal stage), a second performance state (for example, continuous performance), and a third performance state (for example, a precursor),
After the first performance state, a third performance state that can be executed over multiple variations is entered, and then a second performance state can be entered,
In the first performance state, the first performance type and the second performance type are configured to be executed,
In the second performance state, only the second performance type can be executed,
moreover,
In the third performance state, the configuration is such that both the first performance type and the second performance type can be executed.

In other words, not only in the first performance state but also in the third performance state (for example, a precursor state), the first performance type (for example, step-up notice) and the second performance type (for example, dialogue notice) are executed. It is configured to obtain.

Note that the performance contents of the first performance type and second performance type that can be executed in the first performance state are different from the performance contents of the first performance type and second performance type that can be performed in the third performance state. Good too.

Since the precursor is often not a performance that informs whether or not it is possible to transition to an advantageous state (bonus or AT), it is possible to execute both the first performance type and the second performance type as in the normal state. , it is possible to enrich the production variations, and it is possible to avoid spoiling the sense of anticipation during the omen.

(Configuration 11)
When the second effect type is executed in the first effect state, the percentage of the third effect state within a predetermined period when the second display mode is not displayed and the predetermined rate when the second display mode is displayed. The difference between the rate of reaching the third production state within the period, and
When the second presentation type is executed in the second presentation state, the percentage of advantageous conditions within a specific period if the second display mode is not displayed and the specific period when the second display mode is displayed. In terms of the difference between the percentage that becomes advantageous within
When the second presentation type is executed in the second presentation state, the percentage of advantageous conditions within a specific period if the second display mode is not displayed and the specific period when the second display mode is displayed. The structure is such that the difference between the ratio of the ratio and the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio to the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio to the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio to the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio to the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the ratio of the number of times of the period to the time period to an advantageous state to the other time to the number of times that the number of times I have an advantageous state is larger to

In other words,
If a dialogue preview (second production type) is executed during normal production (first production state), within 32G (within a predetermined period) without increasing the chance (if the second display mode is not displayed). The difference between the rate of becoming a sign (third effect state) and the rate of becoming a sign (third effect state) within 32G (within a predetermined period) after increasing the chance (when the second display mode is displayed) is ,
If a dialogue preview (second production type) is executed during continuous production (second production state), within 4G (within a specific period) without increasing the chance (if the second display mode is not displayed) Proportion of becoming a bonus, AT, etc. (advantageous state) and percentage of becoming a bonus, AT, etc. (advantageous state) within 4G (within a specific period) after increasing the chance (when the second display mode is displayed) than the difference between
It is designed to be small.

(Configuration 11-1)
moreover,
When the first effect type is executed in the first effect state, the percentage of the third effect state within a predetermined period when the second display mode is not displayed and the predetermined rate when the second display mode is displayed. The difference between the rate of reaching the third production state within the period is
When the second effect type is executed in the first effect state, the percentage of the third effect state within a predetermined period when the second display mode is not displayed and the predetermined rate when the second display mode is displayed. Rather than the difference between the rate of reaching the third production state within the period,
It is designed to be small.

In other words,
If a step-up notice (first performance type) is executed during normal performance (first performance state), the chance does not increase by one level (if the second display mode is not displayed) and within 32G (predetermined period of time) The probability of becoming a sign (third effect state) within 32G (within a predetermined period) and the chance increasing by one step (when the second display mode is displayed) becoming a sign (third effect state) within 32G (within a predetermined period) The difference between the percentage is
If a dialogue preview (second production type) is executed during normal production (first production state), within 32G (within a predetermined period) without increasing the chance (if the second display mode is not displayed). Based on the difference between the rate of becoming a sign (third effect state) and the rate of becoming a sign (third effect state) within 32G (within a predetermined period) after increasing the chance (when the second display mode is displayed) too,
It is designed to be small,
If a dialogue preview (second production type) is executed during normal production (first production state), within 32G (within a predetermined period) without increasing the chance (if the second display mode is not displayed). The difference between the rate of becoming a sign (third effect state) and the rate of becoming a sign (third effect state) within 32G (within a predetermined period) after increasing the chance (when the second display mode is displayed) is ,
If a dialogue preview (second production type) is executed during continuous production (second production state), within 4G (within a specific period) without increasing the chance (if the second display mode is not displayed) Proportion of becoming a bonus, AT, etc. (advantageous state) and percentage of becoming a bonus, AT, etc. (advantageous state) within 4G (within a specific period) after increasing the chance (when the second display mode is displayed) than the difference between
It is designed to be small.

The expectation level of the step-up notice is 1st stage < 2nd stage < 3rd stage < 4th stage < 5th stage, and the expectation level of the dialogue notice is white < green < red < rainbow color. As shown in
<Normal performance>
Step-up notice, 1st stage, percentage of foreshadowing effect within 32G: 1%
Step-up notice, 2nd stage, percentage of foreshadowing effect within 32G: 2%
⇒Difference: 1%
Line preview, white, Proportion of foreshadowing within 32G: 1%
Line preview, green, percentage of foreshadowing within 32G: 5%
⇒ Difference: 4%
<Continuous performance>
Line preview, white, percentage of bonus within 4G: 5%
Line preview, green, percentage of bonus within 4G: 10%
⇒ Difference: 5%
It may be configured so that

In this way, even if the chance is increased by only one level in the display mode of the performance, by configuring the rate of increase in expectation level to be different depending on the performance status, the expectation for the chance to be increased by one level can be increased. Players can enjoy the game even more.

(Configuration 11 change example)
Using the case where the expectation level of the step-up notice is 1st stage < 2nd stage < 3rd stage < 4th stage < 5th stage, and the expectation level of the dialogue notice is white < green < red < rainbow color, it is further lowered. The difference between the second expectation level and the third expectation level from the bottom is as follows:
<Normal performance>
Step-up notice, 1st stage, percentage of foreshadowing effect within 32G: 1%
Step-up notice, 2nd stage, percentage of foreshadowing effect within 32G: 2%
Step-up notice, 3 stages, percentage of foreshadowing effect within 32G: 10%
⇒Difference between SU2 and SU3: 8%
Line preview, white, Proportion of foreshadowing within 32G: 1%
Line preview, green, percentage of foreshadowing within 32G: 5%
Line preview, red, Proportion of foreshadowing within 32G: 15%
⇒Difference between green and red: 10%
<Continuous performance>
Line preview, white, percentage of bonus within 4G: 5%
Line preview, green, percentage of bonus within 4G: 10%
Line preview, red, percentage of bonus within 4G: 22%
⇒Difference between green and red: 12%
It may be configured so that

(Configuration 12)
When a preview of one of the second performance types is executed in the second performance state (continuous performance),
When the certain notice becomes the second display mode, it is configured such that the certain notice does not change to the first display mode thereafter.

That is, when a dialogue preview is displayed in red letters in a continuous performance, in the continuous performance, the dialogue preview is displayed in red letters instead of becoming white.

For example, if red text is displayed in the first game of a continuous performance, but white text is displayed in the second game of the continuous performance, the player may not know whether his or her expectations are high or low. There is a risk of it getting lost. Therefore, by uniformly displaying the expectation level of the dialogue preview during one continuous performance, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the expectation level.

(Configuration 12 change example)
When a preview of one of the second performance types is executed in the second performance state (continuous performance),
Even if the certain notice becomes the second display mode, the structure is such that the certain notice can later become the first display mode.

In other words, even if the dialogue preview is displayed in red letters in a continuous performance, it may be displayed in white letters in the continuous performance.

With this configuration, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the second display mode (for example, chance up: red text) is displayed for each game.

In addition, if it is configured so that the second display mode (e.g., chance up: red text) can be displayed only at a predetermined timing (e.g., the first game of the continuous effect) in the continuous effect, the preview will be It is possible to concentrate only on a predetermined timing, and during other games, it is possible to concentrate on the content of continuous performance.

(Configuration 13)
One notice of the first performance type (e.g., step-up notice) and one notice of the second performance type (for example, dialogue notice) that can be executed in the first performance state are as follows:
The display is not canceled by operating a predetermined stop button (for example, a second stop button).

In other words, the step-up notice or dialogue notice that is started to be displayed by operating the start lever or by operating the first stop button continues without being canceled when the second stop button is operated.

(Configuration 14)
The display of 1 notice of the first performance type or 1 notice of the second performance type that can be executed in the first performance state may be performed by operating the start lever or by pressing the first stop button when the third stop button is operated. The display started by operating the button is canceled, and the display started by operating the third stop button,
When the game enters standby mode, the standby screen will be displayed,
The display caused by the operation of the third stop button is configured to be erased when there is a new bet operation or start lever operation (start of the next game) or when the screen shifts to the standby screen.

(Configuration 15)
If a preview of the second performance type 1 is displayed in the second performance state (continuous performance),
Even when the third stop button is operated, the display of the first notice will not be erased.
When the game enters standby mode, the standby screen will be displayed,
The first preview display is configured to be erased when there is a new bet operation or start lever operation (start of the next game) or when the screen shifts to the standby screen.

In this way, when the dialogue preview is displayed during continuous performance, the third stop button is operated and even if the dialogue preview is displayed to the end, the display itself continues to be displayed without being erased. On the other hand, the screen is configured so that the display of the line preview is erased when there is a new bet operation or start lever operation, or when the screen shifts to the standby screen. Furthermore, the display of continuous effects is also erased.

(Configuration 16)
A first preview display start timing when a game is started in a first performance state and a preview of one of the first performance types is started;
The second preview display start timing when the game is started in the first performance state and the display of one of the second performance types is started,
They are configured to be approximately the same (for example, within 1 second).

In other words, during normal production (first production state), a step-up notice (one of the first production types) starts about 1 second after the start lever is operated, and a dialogue notice (one of the second production types) starts. 1) is also configured to start approximately one second after the start lever is operated.

Note that the first notice display start timing and the second notice display start timing may not be substantially the same, but may be different, and the first notice display start timing may be configured to be earlier, or the second notice display start timing may be configured to be earlier. The display start timing may be configured to be earlier.

Note that both the step-up notice (notice of one of the first performance types) and the dialogue notice (notice of one of the second performance types) do not necessarily have to be displayed in one game.

(Configuration 17)
A first preview display start timing when a game is started in a first performance state and the display of one of the first performance types or one of the second performance types is started;
The second preview display start timing when the game is started in the second performance state and the display of one preview of the second performance type is started,
They are configured to be approximately the same (for example, within 1 second).

In other words, during normal production (first production state), a step-up notice (notice of one of the first production types) or a dialogue notice (notice of one of the second production types) is released approximately 1 second after the start lever is operated. The screen is configured so that even during a continuous performance (second performance state), a dialogue preview (notice of one of the second performance types) starts approximately 1 second after the start lever is operated. There is.

Note that the first notice display start timing and the second notice display start timing may not be substantially the same, but may be different, and the first notice display start timing may be configured to be earlier, or the second notice display start timing may be configured to be earlier. The display start timing may be configured to be earlier.

(Configuration 18)
Comprising a first gaming state (normal gaming state) and a second gaming state (during AT),
In the second gaming state,
While the first performance type and the second performance type may occur in the first performance state,
In the second performance state, only the second performance type can be generated.

In other words, during AT (second game state), in a state where no continuous effects, etc. are occurring (first effect state), step-up notices, etc. (first effect type) and dialogue notices, etc. (second effect type) are However, during continuous presentation (second presentation state), step-up notices, etc. (first presentation type) are not executed, and dialogue notices, etc. (second presentation type) may be executed.

(Configuration 18-1)
Comprising a first gaming state (normal gaming state) and a second gaming state (during AT),
In both the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
While the first performance type and the second performance type may occur in the first performance state,
In the second performance state, only the second performance type can be generated.

In other words, whether in the normal gaming state (first gaming state) or during AT (second gaming state), in the state in which continuous performances, etc. are not occurring (first performance state), step-up notices, etc. 1 production type) and dialogue notices (second production type), but during continuous production (second production state), step-up notices etc. (first production type) are not executed, and dialogue notices etc. (second production type) are executed. (2nd performance type) may be executed.

(Configuration 19)
A third effect (for example, a button effect) that allows the player to operate the operation member,
There are cases where the third effect is not executed and the second effect state (for example, continuous effect) is entered, and cases where the third effect is executed and the second effect state is entered.
When the third performance is executed and the second performance state is entered, the preview of 1 of the second performance type in the second performance state ( The system is configured such that the rate at which dialogue previews) are displayed in the second display mode (for example, green characters, red characters) is increased.

In other words, if there is a button effect that allows the player to operate the button, and the player moves to the continuous effect without the button effect, it is better to move to the continuous effect with the button effect than if the dialogue preview in the continuous effect is green dialogue or the like. It is configured so that a high percentage of the text is displayed in red serifs.

With this configuration, attention is paid to whether or not there is a button performance before the state develops to the second performance state (continuous performance).

(Configuration 20)
When a predetermined error (for example, a door opening error) occurs, an error display indicating the occurrence of the error is displayed on a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device),
The error display is configured such that it cannot overlap with the first notice (for example, step-up notice) of the first performance type.

Note that the error display may be configured to overlap with one notice (for example, a step-up notice) of the first performance type.

In addition, the error display may overlap with the first notice (for example, dialogue notice) of the second production type that may be executed in the first production state (a state in which continuous production etc. are not occurring on the normal stage), but the The structure may be such that it cannot overlap with one notice (for example, a dialogue notice) of the second production type that can be executed in the second production state (during continuous production).

(Configuration 21)
It is configured such that audio is output in the first preview of the second production type (for example, a dialogue preview),
When a predetermined error (for example, door opening error) occurs, an error sound indicating the occurrence of the error is output,
While the error sound is being output, the audio of the first preview (for example, dialogue preview) of the second performance type is not output or is output with a volume of 0.

(Configuration 21 change example)
It is configured such that a sound is output at the first notice of the first production type (for example, a step-up notice),
When a predetermined error (for example, door opening error) occurs, an error sound indicating the occurrence of the error is output,
While the error sound is being output, the sound of one of the first presentation types (for example, a step-up notice) is not output or is output at a volume of 0.

In this way, when the error sound and the warning sound overlap, the system is configured so that the player or the hall clerk can easily play the error sound.

(Configuration 22)
The type of display mode of a preview with a first performance type that can be executed in the first performance state is different from the type of display mode of a preview with a second performance type that can be executed in a third performance state. .

Specifically, the display mode of step-up notices (notices with the first production type) that can be executed in a state where continuous production etc. are not occurring on the normal stage (first production state) is determined from the lowest level of expectation. Display of accessory previews (notices with second performance type) that can be displayed in four patterns of blue < yellow < green < red in order, and the color of the accessory may change during the omen (third performance state) The modes are configured so that they can be displayed in seven patterns: white < blue < yellow < green < orange < red < purple, in descending order of expectation.

In addition, in the case of accessory notices, etc. (notices with a second production type) that can be executed in a state where continuous production, etc. are not occurring on the normal stage (first production state), a state where continuous production, etc. is not occurring on the normal stage. Similar to the display mode of the step-up notice (notice with the first effect type) that can be executed in the first effect state, four patterns of blue < yellow < green < red may be provided.

In this way, by providing different display patterns depending on the performance state, it is possible to easily maintain the player's interest during a chance during an omen.

In this embodiment, the configuration of a slot machine (reel type gaming machine) is illustrated as an example of the 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.

The technical contents of the embodiments described above to explain the present invention can be combined as appropriate.

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: Middle operation instruction lamp 24c: Right operation instruction lamp 25: Number of bets display lamp 25a: 1 bet lamp 25b: 2 bet lamp 25c: 3 Bet lamp 26: Credit number display 26a: Segment display 26b: Segment display 27: Obtained number display 27a: Segment display 27b: Segment display 28: Tray 29: Cigarette ashtray 30: Seal storage section 32: Display Device 34: Medal selector 37: Setting key switch 38: Setting switch 39: Power supply device 40: Power switch 44: Hopper 45: Medal payout port 46: Auxiliary tank 47: External output terminal board

Claims (1)

The main game department,
Sub-game club and
a display device;
Max bet switch and
Max bet switch lamp and
start switch and
payment switch and
Equipped with
The main gaming section sends gaming information to the sub-gaming section,
The sub-gaming section is configured to receive gaming information transmitted from the main gaming section and to be able to execute a performance based on the received gaming information,
It has a first performance type and a second performance type ,
A certain performance of the first performance type has a plurality of display modes, and in one game, the display mode is configured to be able to change stepwise multiple times over time,
A certain performance of the second performance type is configured to be able to change from the first display mode to the second display mode only once at a predetermined timing in one game,
It has a first performance state and a second performance state ,
A predetermined game in the first performance state includes a case where a certain performance of the first performance type is executed and a case where a certain performance of the second performance type is executed,
In a specific game in the second performance state, there is a case where a certain performance of the second performance type is executed, but there is a case where a certain performance of the first performance type is not executed,
The time required for the player to recognize the display mode that can be finally displayed after starting a certain effect of the first effect type is It is configured such that the time required for the player to recognize the display mode that can be displayed is longer than the time required for the player to recognize the display mode that can be displayed ;
The max bet switch lamp is configured to have a valid mode indicating that the operation of the max bet switch is valid and an invalid mode indicating that the operation of the max bet switch is invalid,
Under certain circumstances, when the max bet switch is operated, bet processing can be executed.
Under certain circumstances, when the payment switch is operated, payment processing can be executed.
In certain situations, when the start switch is operated, the reel rotation start process can be executed,
In the given situation, Maxbet Switch Ramp is the valid mode,
If the power is turned off under certain conditions and the power is turned on while the payment switch is being operated, the payment processing will not be executed and the maximum The bet switch lamp is a valid mode, and if the max bet switch is operated in the situation, bet processing can be executed.
If the power is turned off under certain circumstances and the power is turned on while the start switch is being operated, the reel rotation start process will not be executed if the start switch continues to be operated after the power is turned on.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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