JP7402532B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in some types of gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines (so-called reel-type gaming machines), at least some of the stored information stored in the storage means is stored even after the power supply is stopped. Some devices are configured to be able to store and hold stored information. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to be able to return to the state before the power supply was stopped when the power supply is restarted.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-307138

Nowadays, it is desired to appropriately perform effects when the power supply is resumed, depending on the situation before the power supply was stopped.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is equipped with a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and is configured to be able to execute a fluctuating game in which the plurality of reels rotate. The reel control means includes a reel control means for controlling rotation and stop of the plurality of reels, a freeze control means capable of performing freeze control, and an effect control means for controlling an effect execution means, the reel control means , when the freeze control is being performed, it is possible to rotate the plurality of reels, and when the stop operation means is operated, it corresponds to the operated stop operation means. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reels, and the performance execution means is capable of executing an operation performance related to the operation of the stop operation means while the reels are rotating, and the mode of the operation performance includes: , a first aspect and a second aspect different from the first aspect, the reels are rotating when the freeze control is performed, and the first aspect and the second aspect Among them, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation performance is being executed by the performance execution means in the first mode, the reels are rotated while returning to the freeze control, In the second mode of the first mode and the second mode, the operation performance is executed in the performance execution means, and the reels are rotating during execution of the fluctuating game, and the first mode and the second mode In the first mode of the two modes, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation performance is being executed by the performance execution means, the power supply is resumed while the fluctuating game is being executed. The gist is that the reels rotate and the operation performance is executed by the performance execution means in the first mode of the first mode and the second mode .

In the gaming machine described above, the second aspect may be an aspect that promotes the progress of control by the reel control means .

The above-mentioned gaming machine is provided with a benefit granting means for granting a benefit, and when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, a specific symbol combination is stopped without the power supply being stopped. In this case, the effect execution means executes a benefit award effect that suggests or notifies that the benefit will be awarded, and the reels are activated when the benefit is imparted and the freeze control is performed. In the case where the power supply is stopped during the rotation, if the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is restarted, the benefit granting performance is not executed in the performance execution means; A privilege may be given .

According to the present invention, effects can be appropriately executed.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the front side of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the order in which stop buttons are pressed. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an information panel. It is a diagram showing a gaming state. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of navigation performance. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. It is a flowchart showing game progress main processing. It is a flowchart which shows stagnation production processing. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a power outage warning effect is executed, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a power outage thank you effect is executed. It is a figure showing an example. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a power restoration warning effect is executed, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a power restoration appreciation effect is executed. It is a figure showing an example. (a) and (b) are examples of differences in the display content of the effect display device depending on how the power supply was stopped, and differences in the display content of the effect display device depending on how the power supply was started. It is a figure which shows an example. (a) is a diagram showing an example when the reels can be stopped after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during execution of a fluctuating game, and (b) is a diagram when freeze control is performed. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of when it becomes possible to stop the reels after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reel is running. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content of a performance display device when the navigation performance that prompts to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device before the power supply is stopped and after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed. . (a) to (d) indicate whether background music and stop sound are output from the speaker, a situation in which the volume can be adjusted or a situation in which the volume cannot be adjusted, and volume information set with the start of power supply; It is a figure showing an example.

A first embodiment of a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described below. In this specification, the directions "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", and "back" refer to directions as viewed from a player playing a game in a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a main body cabinet 11 in the shape of a square box. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 covering an opening of a main body cabinet 11. A front door 12 serving as a door member is supported by the main body cabinet 11 so as to be openable and closable. The slot machine 10 includes a door open sensor KS that can detect that the front door 12 is open (shown in FIG. 6). The door open sensor KS corresponds to an open detecting means that can detect that the door member is open. The slot machine 10 is equipped with a power plug PG. The power plug PG can be connected to an external power source. The external power source is also called the main power source.

The slot machine 10 includes a locking part SJ. In the slot machine 10, the opening of the front door 12 is regulated by the locking part SJ. For example, by operating the locking part SJ clockwise using a key managed by the administrator of the gaming hall, the front door 12 is unlocked. The door 12 can be opened. The locking part SJ can be operated clockwise and counterclockwise. The slot machine 10 includes a locking operation sensor SS that can detect that the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise (shown in FIG. 6).

The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 equipped with a decorative lamp 13 as a light emitting means capable of emitting light. The slot machine 10 is equipped with a speaker 14 on the front door 12 as a sound output means capable of outputting sounds such as sound effects and music. The slot machine 10 includes, on the front door 12, an effect display device 15 as a display means capable of displaying an image imitating a character or text, for example. As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc. can be adopted. The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a on the front side of the front door 12 and below the performance display device 15. The display window 12a is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin material. In this embodiment, some or all of the decorative lamps 13, speakers 14, and effect display devices 15 correspond to effect execution means. In this way, the effect execution means may include a light emitting means. Further, the effect execution means may include a sound output means. Further, the effect execution means may include a display means.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that it can be viewed by the player through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a to 16c are rotating drums also called drums. In this way, the slot machine 10 includes a plurality of reels. Each of the reels 16a to 16c has a symbol row along its outer peripheral surface in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a distinguishable manner. The pattern rows are provided by winding a band-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of patterns are printed along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the symbol rows on the reels 16a to 16c includes 21 symbols. There are multiple types of designs. For example, multiple types of designs include a cherry design that imitates a cherry, a watermelon design that imitates a watermelon, a bell design that imitates a bell, a red seven design that imitates a red "7," and a white "7" design. It includes a white seven symbol and a replay symbol imitating the word "REPLAY". In this way, the reels 16a to 16c each have a plurality of symbols.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that drives the left reel 16a, an actuator that drives the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that drives the right reel 16c. For example, a stepping motor can be used as the actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided respectively. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbol array (multiple types of symbols) visible through the display window 12a is varied, and a variable game is executed. For example, the symbol row is changed in such a manner that the symbol row is vertically scrolled from the top to the bottom. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game in which a plurality of reels 16a to 16c rotate. The reel unit 16 also includes a left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, a middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and a middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 16c. It is equipped with a right reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6).

The display window 12a serving as a display section has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. When the rotation of the reels stops, one symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the upper stop position, middle stop position, and lower stop position. The symbols stopped at each stop position can be visually recognized through the display window 12a, and the symbols are displayed on the display window 12a. In other words, when some or all of the reels 16a to 16c have stopped rotating, at least the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position of the plurality of symbols included in the reels that have stopped rotating. A total of three symbols stopped at the positions can be visually recognized through the display window 12a. That is, in this embodiment, when the reels are stopped, at least some of the symbols included in the reels are displayed on the display section.

In the slot machine 10, a combination of stop positions selected one by one from three stop positions set for each reel 16a to 16c is used to determine a valid combination of stop positions that can determine a stopped symbol combination as a winning combination. is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of valid stop positions is simply referred to as an "effective line YL." In the present embodiment, each intermediate stop position of the reels 16a to 16c constitutes an effective line YL (a combination of effective stop positions). The active line YL is also called the winning line.

Here, "stopped" with respect to a symbol means that the symbol is stopped within the display window 12a, that is, at any of the upper stop position, middle stop position, and lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. . Moreover, "winning" means that a symbol combination for which a prize is determined is displayed on the activated line YL. In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a prize determined for the winning symbol combination is awarded. Note that combinations other than valid stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be determined to be a winning combination. Hereinafter, the term "game result derived in a variable game" corresponds to a symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL in a variable game.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal slot 17 on the front side of the front door 12, into which medals as game media are inserted. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front side of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is a means for multiplying medals from internally stored credits in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as bet). The slot machine 10 is equipped with a payment button 19 on the front side of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 is a means to be operated when paying out betted medals or credits internally stored in the slot machine 10.

The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 as a start operation section on the front side of a front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means for performing a start operation to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. That is, acceptance of the start operation becomes an opportunity to start the variable game. The operation of the start lever 20 to start the fluctuation game can be called a start operation. In the slot machine 10, a variable game is started based on a start operation.

The slot machine 10 includes a left stop button 21 (first stop button) on the front side of the front door 12. The left stop button 21 corresponds to the left reel 16a, and is a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a middle stop button 22 (second stop button) on the front side of the front door 12. The middle stop button 22 corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and is a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 includes a right stop button 23 (third stop button) on the front side of the front door 12. The right stop button 23 corresponds to the right reel 16c, and is a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a plurality of symbol rows. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a stop operation section. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the reels when the stop button is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button that stops the rotating reels can be said to be a stop operation. In the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the stop operation. As described above, the slot machine 10 includes a plurality of stop buttons 21 to 23 as stop operation means corresponding to the plurality of reels 16a to 16c, respectively. In the following description, the first stop operation among the stop buttons 21 to 23 will be referred to as a first stop operation, the second stop operation will be referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation will be referred to as a third stop operation.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the rotation of the reels stops in response to the operation of the stop button in a variable game, a stop sound (for example, a bang sound) is output from the speaker 14. In this embodiment, the stop sound corresponds to a non-specific sound. That is, in this embodiment, the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include at least non-specific sounds.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation order of the stop buttons 21 to 23 (hereinafter referred to as pressing order) includes different pressing orders for the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. There are six ways in total, from the first press to the sixth press. The first pressing order is the pressing order in which the stop buttons 21 to 23 are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of left reel 16a → middle reel 16b → right reel 16c. The second pressing order is the pressing order in which the stop buttons 21 to 23 are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of left reel 16a → right reel 16c → middle reel 16b. The third pressing order is the pressing order in which the stop buttons 21 to 23 are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of middle reel 16b, left reel 16a, and right reel 16c. The fourth pressing order is the pressing order in which the stop buttons 21 to 23 are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of middle reel 16b → right reel 16c → left reel 16a. The fifth pressing order is the pressing order in which the stop buttons 21 to 23 are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of right reel 16c → left reel 16a → middle reel 16b. The sixth pressing order is the pressing order in which the stop buttons 21 to 23 are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of right reel 16c → middle reel 16b → left reel 16a.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 26 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 27 for receiving medals paid out from a medal payout port 26. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 6). The slot machine 10 is equipped with a hopper unit HU (shown in FIG. 6) that can perform a payout operation to pay out medals from a medal payout port 26 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes an upper button B1 and a lower button B2 on the front surface of the front door 12. Both the upper button B1 and the lower button B2 can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the upper button B1 and the lower button B2 correspond to operable adjustment operation means.

The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 on the front of the front door 12 that can display predetermined information.
As shown in FIG. 3, the information panel 30 includes an input possible display section 31. The insertable display section 31 displays whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state where medals can be inserted, for example, by the lighting state of a light emitting body (not shown). The information panel 30 includes a replay display section 32. The replay display section 32 displays whether or not it is a replay (replay), for example, by the lighting state of a light emitting body (not shown). Replay will be described later.

The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display section 35a, a 2-bet display section 35b, and a 3-bet display section 35c. The 1-bet display section 35a displays that the first medal has been bet, for example, by the lighting state of a light emitting body (not shown). The 2-bet display section 35b displays that the second medal has been bet, for example, by the lighting state of a light emitting body (not shown). The 3-bet display section 35c displays that the third medal has been bet, for example, by the lighting state of a light emitting body (not shown). In the following description, the bet display sections 35a to 35c may be collectively referred to as the bet display section 35. In the bet display section 35, the number of bets (number of bets) is displayed using three bet display sections 35a to 35c. The "number of bets" is also sometimes referred to as the "number of bets."

The information panel 30 includes a credit display section 36. The credit display section 36 includes, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. The credit display section 36 displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine.

Further, the information panel 30 includes a payout display section 37. The payout display section 37 includes, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. The payout display section 37 includes two 7-segment displays and is configured to display two-digit numbers in decimal system from 00 to 99.

Further, the payout display section 37 displays information regarding the number of medals to be paid out when a winning occurs in the variable game. Further, the payout display section 37 displays instruction information that is information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23 that is recommended for deriving a predetermined symbol combination (game result) in the variable game that is being executed. "Information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23" includes, for example, information regarding the operation order (pressing order) of the stop buttons 21 to 23, and information regarding the operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23 so as to be stopped in a variable game. Contains information about the recommended designs. The information regarding the symbols for which it is recommended to operate the stop buttons 21 to 23 to be stopped in the variable game can also be said to be information regarding the eye press position. In this embodiment, the payout display section 37 corresponds to the notification means. Further, the effect of displaying the instruction information on the payout display section 37 corresponds to the effect regarding the operation mode of the stop operation means executed by the notification means.

Next, symbol combinations for which prizes are determined will be explained.
The combination of symbols for which prizes are determined is also called a ``rotation.'' The symbol combinations (combinations) for which a prize is determined include a symbol combination (payout combination) that determines the payout of medals as a prize, and a symbol combination that determines a replay as a prize (replay combination). Replaying means being able to start the next variable game without having to bet medals. A replay winning combination is also called a replay winning combination.

The payout roles include, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a one-piece role. For the cherry win, a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals are paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a cherry winning combination is won is referred to as a "cherry stop". For the watermelon combination, it is determined that a predetermined number of medals (for example, 5 medals) will be paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the watermelon winning combination is won will be referred to as a "watermelon stop". For the Bell role, it is determined that a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15 medals) will be paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the bell winning combination is won will be referred to as a "bell stop eye". For a single winning combination, it is determined that a predetermined number (for example, one medal) of medals will be paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a single winning combination is won is referred to as a "bell spill stop eye". Note that in this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out does not include the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 26, but includes the number of medals added as credits, and includes the number of medals that are added as credits. corresponds to the number of sheets.

A replay is defined as a prize for the replay combination. In the following explanation, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a re-gaming combination wins is referred to as a "re-gaming stop eye". In the following explanation, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a re-gaming combination wins is referred to as a "re-gaming stop eye".

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 4, there are multiple types of gaming states in the slot machine 10. Specifically, the gaming states in the slot machine 10 include a first normal state, a second normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as the normal state, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be collectively referred to as the advantageous state. As will be specifically described later, the advantageous state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

When the slot machine 10 is in the first normal state and it is determined to shift to the advantageous section, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when a transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the second normal state, the slot machine 10 transitions to the first advantageous state. In the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is satisfied but the transition condition is not satisfied (shown as not being satisfied in FIG. 4), the advantageous section ends and the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is satisfied and the transition condition is satisfied, the slot machine 10 transitions to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of variable games executed in the first advantageous state reaches "30" which corresponds to the prescribed number of times, the condition for ending the first advantageous state is satisfied. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the second advantageous state is transitioned to the first advantageous state, or when the second normal state is transitioned to the first advantageous state, the transition to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery. If determined, the transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the second advantageous state occurs after the first advantageous state ends. In the slot machine 10, when the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games that can stay in the second advantageous state reaches 0, the advantageous section ends and the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, if the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of executions of the variable game in the advantageous section reaches "1500 times" which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, or when the number of game media awarded in the advantageous section reaches "2400 times" which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, If the number of cards reaches 1,000 pieces, the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the performance state (performance mode).
There are multiple types of presentation states in the slot machine 10. Specifically, the performance states in the slot machine 10 include a normal performance state, a pseudo bonus performance state, and an advantageous performance state. The normal performance state is a performance state in which the user mainly stays when in the normal state. The pseudo-bonus performance state is a performance state in which the player mainly stays when the player is in the first advantageous state. The advantageous performance state is a performance state in which the player mainly stays when in the second advantageous state. In each performance state, performance state identification information that allows identification of the performance state during the stay is notified. The presentation state during the stay corresponds to a controlled presentation state. In the slot machine 10, for example, the effect display device 15 displays a different background image for each type of effect state, the decorative lamp 13 emits light in a different color for each type of effect state, or the different background images are displayed for each type of effect state. Performance state identification information is notified by outputting different background music from a speaker 14. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, different background music (so-called BGM) is output from the speaker 14 for each type of performance state. In this embodiment, the background music corresponds to the specific sound. That is, in this embodiment, the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include at least the specific sound. In this way, by notifying the performance state identification information, the player can recognize the type of performance state during his/her stay.

In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) that suggests or informs how to operate a stop button in order to stop a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the active line YL is executed. The operation mode of the stop button that is suggested or notified in the navigation performance includes the order in which the stop buttons are pressed and the operation timing of the stop button. The operation timing of the stop button means the so-called eye-pressing position. For example, in the navigation performance, the timing for operating the stop button is suggested or notified by suggesting or informing which symbol to operate the stop button so as to be displayed in the display window 12a. This can also be said to suggest or notify at least some of the symbols that will be displayed on the display window 12a when the rotation of the reels stops. The navigation performance is also called operation navigation performance (operation navigation) or push order navigation performance (press order navigation). In this embodiment, the navigation performance executed on the performance display device 15 corresponds to the performance related to the operation mode of the stop operation means executed on the performance execution means.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), when a navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons is executed, a navigation image is displayed in the display area above each of the stop buttons 21 to 23 on the effect display device 15. NG is displayed. The navigation image NG includes a number that can specify which order to operate. In the display area above the stop button 21 in the effect display device 15, a navigation image NG including a number that can specify the order in which the stop button 21 is operated is displayed. In the display area above the stop button 22 in the effect display device 15, a navigation image NG including a number that can specify the order in which the stop button 22 is operated is displayed. Similarly, in the display area above the stop button 23 in the effect display device 15, a navigation image NG including a number that can specify the order in which the stop button 23 is operated is displayed. For example, the navigation effect shown in FIG. 5(a) is a navigation effect that suggests or informs the fourth pressing order, and includes an NG navigation image containing "3" in the display area above the stop button 21, and a navigation effect above the stop button 22. A navigation image NG containing "1" is displayed in the display area of , and a navigation image NG containing "2" is displayed in the display area above the stop button 23.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), when a navigation effect that suggests or informs the press position is executed, a symbol image ZG is displayed on the effect display device 15. The pattern image ZG includes an image imitating a pattern. The symbols included in the symbol image ZG correspond to the symbols that are to be pressed at positions. Further, the symbols included in the symbol image ZG can be said to be at least some of the symbols displayed in the display window 12a when the rotation of the reels stops. In other words, it can be said that in the navigation performance that suggests or notifies the position of the press, at least some of the symbols that are displayed on the display section when the reels stop rotating are suggested or notified. For example, the navigation effect shown in FIG. 5(b) is a navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position, and the symbol image ZG including an image imitating the white seven symbol is displayed on the effect display device 15. Is displayed.

In the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the normal performance state, the navigation performance is not executed with contents advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when in the pseudo-bonus performance state and when in the advantageous performance state, navigation performance is executed with content advantageous to the player. That is, when the game is in the pseudo-bonus performance state and when it is in the advantageous performance state, the rate at which navigation performance is executed with content advantageous to the player is higher than when it is in the normal performance state. Note that in the slot machine 10, the navigation performance is not executed when the slot machine 10 is in the normal performance state, but the navigation performance is performed when it is in the pseudo bonus performance state and when it is in the advantageous performance state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the pseudo-bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state, the rate at which the navigation effect is executed is higher than when it is in the normal effect state. Therefore, the pseudo-bonus performance state and the advantageous performance state that are controlled in the advantageous state can be said to be performance states that are more advantageous than the normal performance state that is controlled in the normal state. The pseudo-bonus performance state and the advantageous performance state can be said to be performance states that are more advantageous than the normal performance state. The pseudo-bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state are so-called "assist time (AT)." Therefore, the advantageous state is more advantageous than the normal state.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker 14. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the volume of sounds related to performances can be adjusted, but the volume of sounds related to errors cannot be adjusted. In this embodiment, "adjusting the volume" can also be understood as "adjusting the output intensity of the sound." The slot machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted from among eight levels. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the volume can be adjusted by operating the upper button B1 or the lower button B2. In this way, the present embodiment is configured such that the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the sound output means can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means. In the slot machine 10, for example, the volume at which background music is output can be adjusted by operating an upper button B1 and a lower button B2. Further, in the slot machine 10, for example, the volume at which the stop sound is output can be adjusted by operating the upper button B1 and the lower button B2. That is, in this embodiment, the volume at which the specific sound and non-specific sound are output is configured to be adjustable by operating the adjustment operation means. In this way, the present embodiment is configured such that the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the sound output means, including at least specific sounds and non-specific sounds, can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means. . Further, for example, when the volume is adjusted, the speaker 14 may output a volume adjustment sound that can identify that the volume has been adjusted. For example, the volume adjustment sound may have a different sound (for example, a musical scale) depending on the volume after adjustment.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10 includes a power supply board 60 inside the machine. The slot machine 10 includes a monitoring board 70 inside the machine. The slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main board 40 performs processing related to the variable game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 50 inside the machine. The sub-board 50 performs processing based on control signals input from the main board 40. The sub-board 50 controls the display performance by the performance display device 15, the performance by the decorative lamp 13, and the performance by the speaker 14. In this embodiment, the main board 40 including the main CPU 41 corresponds to the main control section. In this embodiment, the sub-board 50 including the sub-CPU 51 corresponds to a sub-control unit that can be controlled based on control information from the main control unit. Further, in this embodiment, the main board 40 including the main CPU 41 and the sub board 50 including the sub CPU 51 correspond to a processing section capable of performing processing related to the game.

First, the power supply board 60 will be explained.
The power supply board 60 includes a power switch 61. The power switch 61 can be operated by opening the front door 12. That is, in this embodiment, the power switch can be operated by opening the door member. Further, the power switch 61 is configured to be in either an on state (ON state) or an off state (OFF state). That is, in the slot machine 10, the power switch 61 can be turned on or off by operating the power switch 61. The power switch 61 is connected to a power plug PG.

The power supply board 60 includes a power supply circuit 62. The power supply circuit 62 is connected to the power switch 61. When the power switch 61 is in the on state, power from the external power source is supplied to the power supply circuit 62 via the power switch 61. The power supply circuit 62 has a function of converting the voltage of power supplied from an external power supply into a predetermined voltage. The power supply circuit 62 has a function of monitoring whether the power supplied via the power switch 61 has decreased. For example, the power supply circuit 62 may monitor whether the voltage value of the supply voltage supplied via the power switch 61 has decreased to a predetermined value. Then, when the power supplied via the power switch 61 decreases, the power supply circuit 62 outputs a power-off signal. A power-off signal output from the power supply circuit 62 is output to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50. Incidentally, a situation in which the power supplied via the power switch 61 decreases is, for example, a situation in which the power switch 61 is switched from an on state to an off state while an external power source and a power plug PG are connected. be. Other situations in which the power supplied via the power switch 61 decreases include, for example, a situation where the power plug PG is disconnected from the external power source while the power switch 61 is in the on state. Moreover, as a situation in which the power supplied via the power switch 61 decreases, for example, there is a situation in which there is a power outage.

When the power switch 61 is on and the external power source and the power plug PG are connected, power is supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 via the power circuit 62. That is, power is supplied to the processing unit when the power switch is in the on state in a situation where the power plug is connected to the external power source. On the other hand, when the power switch 61 is in the off state, power is not supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 even if the external power supply and the power plug PG are connected. However, even if the power switch 61 is in the off state, power is supplied to the main RWM 43 and the sub-RWM 53 from a backup power supply 63, which will be described later. Therefore, when the power switch 61 is in the off state, power supplied from the external power supply is not supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 via the power supply circuit 62. In the following description, "power supplied from an external power source via the power supply circuit 62" may be referred to as "power supplied from the power supply circuit 62." Similarly, in the following description, "power supplied from an external power supply is not supplied via the power supply circuit 62" may be indicated as "not supplied from the power supply circuit 62".

The power supply board 60 includes a backup power supply 63 as a memory retention power supply. The backup power supply 63 may be, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. Backup power supply 63 is connected to power supply circuit 62 . Power is supplied to the backup power supply 63 from the power supply circuit 62 . Power from the backup power supply 63 is supplied to the main RWM 43 of the main board 40 and the sub RWM 53 of the sub board 50 when the supplied power decreases or when power is not supplied from the power supply circuit 62. The main RWM 43 and the sub-RWM 53 store and retain the stored contents by being supplied with power from the backup power supply 63. Further, in this embodiment, the main RWM 43 and the sub-RWM 53 correspond to a storage unit that stores and holds information. That is, in this embodiment, the processing section includes a storage section that stores and holds information. In this way, the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 use the power supplied from the backup power supply 63 to store at least part of the information stored in the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 even if the power switch 61 is in the off state. It is configured to be able to store and hold information. That is, in this embodiment, the storage unit stores at least some of the information stored in the storage unit using the power supplied from the storage power supply even if the power switch is in the off state. It is configured so that it can be held.

Next, the monitoring board 70 will be explained.
The monitoring board 70 includes a conversion circuit 71. The conversion circuit 71 is connected to a power plug PG. The conversion circuit 71 has a function of converting the voltage of power supplied from an external power source into a predetermined voltage. The power whose voltage has been converted by the conversion circuit 71 is supplied to a monitoring section 72 and an auxiliary power source 73, which will be described later. That is, the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power supply 73 are supplied with power from an external power supply via the conversion circuit 71. Power from this external power source is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power source 73 without going through the power switch 61.

The monitoring board 70 includes a monitoring section 72. The monitoring section 72 is connected to the conversion circuit 71. That is, the monitoring unit 72 is connected to the power plug PG via the conversion circuit 71. Although details will be described later, the monitoring unit 72 is configured to be able to monitor the state of the power switch 61 and the state of power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50. That is, the slot machine 10 includes a monitoring section that monitors the state of the power switch and the state of power supply to the processing section. Further, the monitoring unit 72 includes a monitoring CPU 81, a monitoring ROM 82, and a monitoring RWM 83. The monitoring CPU 81 performs various processes by executing a monitoring control program. The monitoring ROM 82 stores a monitoring control program and the like. The monitoring RWM 83 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate. The information stored by the monitoring RWM 83 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers.

The monitoring board 70 includes an auxiliary power supply 73. The auxiliary power supply 73 may be, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The auxiliary power source 73 is connected to the power plug PG via the conversion circuit 71. In a situation where the power plug PG is connected to an external power source, power is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power source 73. At this time, power is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power supply 73 without going through the power switch 61. Further, the monitoring unit 72 is supplied with power from the power supply circuit 62 when the power plug PG is connected to an external power source and the power switch 61 is in the on state. Further, the auxiliary power source 73 is connected to the monitoring section 72. Power from the auxiliary power source 73 is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 when the power plug PG is not connected to the external power source. The monitoring CPU 81 of the monitoring unit 72 performs various processes using power supplied from the auxiliary power source 73. Furthermore, the monitoring RWM 83 of the monitoring unit 72 stores and holds the stored contents by being supplied with power from the auxiliary power source 73. In this way, the monitoring unit 72 is configured so that power is supplied from the auxiliary power source 73 even if the power switch 61 is in the off state and the power plug PG is not connected to an external power source. has been done.

In this specification, "when power supply is started" means, for example, when power supply switch 61 is turned on in a situation where power plug PG and external power supply are connected, and power supply is started from power supply circuit 62. This means the time when power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is started. Therefore, in this specification, "when power supply is started" means that the power plug PG is connected to the external power source while the power switch 61 is in the off state, and power is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power source 73. It does not mean when supply begins. Similarly, in this specification, "when the power supply is stopped" means, for example, when the power switch 61 is turned off in a situation where the power plug PG and the external power source are connected, the power supply circuit 62 This means the time when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped.

Next, the main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, a lottery table used in a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the input sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to receive detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 through ports not shown. The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown). A door open sensor KS is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output from the door open sensor KS through a port not shown. A locking operation sensor SS is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output by the locking operation sensor SS when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise through a port not shown.

A bet button 18, a settlement button 19, a start lever 20, and stop buttons 21 to 23 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21 to 23 through a port not shown. An information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display content of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). A hopper unit HU is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the hopper unit HU via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to a set value switch 45. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the set value switch 45 is operated through a port not shown. The set value switch 45 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, "the set value switch 45 is operated" means that the set value switch 45 is operated using a predetermined key. The set value switch 45 is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12. That is, the set value switch 45 can be operated by opening the front door 12.

The set value can be set by operating the set value switch 45 when power supply starts. The setting value is composed of multiple stages, and any setting value can be set. That is, the slot machine 10 can change the set value by operating the set value switch 45. The setting values in this embodiment include "1" to "6", and any one of "1" to "6" can be set as the setting value. The slot machine 10 is controlled to a set value changeable state in which the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 45 upon the start of power supply. In the slot machine 10, by operating the start lever 20 in the set value changeable state, the set value selected as the set value to be set can be changed one step at a time. In the slot machine 10, the setting value selected when the setting value switch 45 is operated in the setting value changeable state is set as the setting value.

In the slot machine 10, various lottery drawings are performed with winning probabilities based on set values. In the slot machine 10, the advantage varies depending on the set value, and the machine split varies. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of winning various winning combinations in the winning combination lottery varies depending on the set value. In addition, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the transition to the advantageous section is determined when the first normal state is in the first normal state differs depending on the setting value. Further, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that a transition to the first advantageous state is determined when the second normal state is in the second normal state differs depending on the set value. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined when the second normal state changes to the first advantageous state differs depending on the set value. In the slot machine 10, since the probability of being controlled to be in an advantageous state differs depending on the set value, the frequency of being controlled to be in an advantageous state differs depending on the set value. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the machine percentage is higher in the order of setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". , highly advantageous. In the slot machine 10, at least when any one of the setting values "4" to "6" is set, compared to when any one of the setting values "1" to "3" is set. , easy to control in an advantageous state.

Here, out of the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 42, the winning numbers and the combination lottery table used in the internal lottery for determining the winning number from among a plurality of winning numbers will be explained. Note that the internal lottery for determining the winning numbers is a "winning lottery". The winning numbers determined in the lottery are also called conditional device combinations. For this reason, the winning combination lottery can also be said to be a "condition device combination lottery." In the following explanation, "a predetermined winning number will be determined in a winning lottery" will be indicated as "a predetermined winning number will be won in a winning lottery", or "a winning number determined in a winning lottery" will be indicated as "winning a winning number in a winning lottery". It may also be indicated as ``the winning winning number''.

The winning number is control information in which one or more symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in a variable game. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier in which one or more winning combinations are determined as winning combinations in a variable game. In this embodiment, the winning numbers include, for example, a winning number that allows winning of the Cherry role, a winning number that allows winning of the Watermelon role, a winning number that allows winning of the Bell role, and a winning number that allows winning of the replaying role. Contains a number.

Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, there are winning numbers that allow winning of a bell winning combination, and there are winning numbers that allow winning of a one-piece winning combination in addition to the bell winning number. Among the winning numbers that allow winnings for the Bell and One Piece roles, there are winning numbers in which the order of operation of the stop button for winning the Bell role and the order of operating the stop buttons for winning the One Piece role are different. include. For example, for a winning number that allows winning of the Bell winning combination and the Single winning winning combination, if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operating order, the Bell winning number will be won, but if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operating order, the winning number will be stopped. It includes a winning number that will result in a one-card winning combination when the button is operated.

In the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of the cherry winning combination is won in the winning lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of the cherry winning combination is allowed". Note that the case where the winning of the cherry winning combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the cherry winning combination". In addition, in the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of the watermelon winning combination is won in the winning lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of the watermelon winning combination is allowed". Note that the case where the winning of the watermelon winning combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the watermelon winning combination". Similarly, in the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of the Bell winning combination is won in the winning lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of the Bell winning combination is allowed". Note that the case where winning of the Bell winning combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning winning combination is "a lottery result that allows winning of the Bell winning combination". The winning numbers that allow winning in the Bell role include winning numbers that allow winning in the Bell role and the one-piece role. In addition, in the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of a re-gaming combination is won in the winning combination lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of a re-gaming combination is permitted". The case where the winning of the re-gaming combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the re-gaming combination".

The main ROM 42 stores a winning combination lottery table that is referred to for each set value. In the winning lottery table, the value of the random number used for winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as random number for winning lottery) is selected from among the possible values of the random number for the winning number that can be determined. They are distributed in predetermined numbers. In the slot machine 10, if no winning number is won in the winning combination lottery, that is, if the winning combination is not allowed, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery becomes a "loser". Then, when the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is "lost", the symbol combination for which the prize is determined is not derived on the active line YL based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RWM 53. For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a sub control program. The sub ROM 52 stores a sub control program, a lottery table used in a lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 13. The sub ROM 52 stores sound production data regarding the sound production in the speaker 14. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data regarding display effects on the effect display device 15. The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A decorative lamp 13, a speaker 14, and an effect display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 50. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). An upper button B1 and a lower button B2 are connected to the sub-board 50. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by the upper button B1 and the lower button B2 via a port not shown.

The sub-board 50 is connected to an operable changeover switch SW. The changeover switch SW is an operating means that can set one stage out of a total of eight stages, from the first stage to the eighth stage. In this embodiment, the changeover switch SW corresponds to an operable changeover operation means. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to input, via a port, a control signal that can specify the stage set by the changeover switch SW. The changeover switch SW is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12. That is, the changeover switch SW can be operated by opening the front door 12.

Regardless of which level of volume is set by operating the upper button B1 and lower button B2, if the changeover switch SW is operated to change the level, the volume is set by operating the changeover switch SW. The volume level changes to the set level. In the slot machine 10, when the power supply is restarted, the volume level becomes the level set by the changeover switch SW, regardless of the level of the volume when the power supply is stopped. In this embodiment, the volume level set by the changeover switch SW corresponds to the specific volume level. Therefore, in this embodiment, by operating the switching operation means, it is possible to switch the volume as a specific volume from among a plurality of volumes. The volume in this embodiment includes a plurality of volumes including a specific volume.

Next, the process performed when power supply is stopped will be explained.
When the main CPU 41 receives a power-off signal, it performs main power-off processing. In the main power-off process, the main CPU 41 causes the main RWM 43 to store and hold information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to the various information stored in the main RWM 43. The backup information includes, for example, information that can specify the gaming state. For example, by storing the stack pointer, the main CPU 41 can resume processing from the middle when power supply is resumed, even if the power supply is stopped in the middle of processing. . Further, the main CPU 41 calculates the checksum of the main RWM 43 and stores the checksum in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 sets a backup flag in the main RWM 43. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 prohibits access to the main RWM 43. After the power supply is stopped, power is supplied from the backup power supply 63 to the main RWM 43, and some or all of the information stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply was stopped is stored as backup information. Retained.

Similarly, when the sub CPU 51 receives a power off signal, it performs sub power off processing. In the sub power-off process, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store and hold information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to the various information stored in the sub RWM 53 . The backup information includes, for example, information that allows identification of the performance state. For example, by storing the stack pointer, even if the power supply is stopped in the middle of processing, the sub CPU 51 can resume processing from the middle when power supply is resumed. . Further, the sub CPU 51 calculates a checksum of the sub RWM 53 and stores the check sum in the sub RWM 53 . Further, the secondary CPU 51 sets a backup flag in the secondary RWM 53. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 prohibits access to the sub RWM 53. After the power supply is stopped, power is supplied from the backup power supply 63 to the sub-RWM 53, and some or all of the information stored in the sub-RWM 53 when the power supply was stopped is stored as backup information. Retained.

Next, a description will be given of the processing performed when power supply is started.
When power supply from the power supply circuit 62 is started, the main CPU 41 performs main power restoration processing. In the main power restoration process, the main CPU 41 performs various settings necessary at the start of power supply. As various settings required at the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 disables interrupt processing, permits access to the storage area of the main RWM 43, and initializes peripheral devices and a watchdog timer on the main board 40. Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether the set value switch 45 is operated. When the set value switch 45 is operated, the main CPU 41 controls the set value to be changeable. After the setting value changeable state ends, the main CPU 41 performs main initial startup processing. On the other hand, if the set value switch 45 is not operated, the main CPU 41 performs main return processing.

When controlling the setting value to be changeable, the main CPU 41 displays information indicating the setting value selected to be set as the setting value on the payout display section 37. Then, when the set value can be changed, when the detection signal from the start lever 20 is input, the main CPU 41 indicates the set value selected to be set as the set value displayed on the payout display section 37. Update information. At this time, the main CPU 41 selects the setting value "1" → setting value "2" → setting value "3" → setting value "4" → setting value "5" → setting value "6" → setting value "1" → setting The information indicating the setting value selected to be set as the setting value displayed on the payout display section 37 is updated in the order of the value "2"... When the operation of the setting value switch 45 is completed while the setting value can be changed, the main CPU 41 sets the setting value that is selected to be set as the setting value at that time. Specifically, the main CPU 41 stores, in the main RWM 43, information (hereinafter referred to as setting value information) that allows specifying the setting value selected to be set as the setting value. For example, if the operation of the set value switch 45 ends while information indicating the set value "3" is displayed on the payout display section 37 as information indicating the set value selected to be set as the set value, In the slot machine 10, "3" is set as the setting value. After setting the setting values, the main CPU 41 performs main initial startup processing.

In the main initial startup process, the main CPU 41 erases the backup information stored in the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 then stores the initial information in the main RWM 43 and initializes the storage contents of the main RWM 43. For example, the main CPU 41 sets initial values, such as a stack pointer, in the main RWM 43. Note that at this time, the setting value information stored in the main RWM 43 is not initialized. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the main initial startup process has been performed in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for interrupt processing, and permits interrupt processing. The main CPU 41 then ends the main initial startup process. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 will perform interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. Note that the control information (control command) stored in the output buffer by the main CPU 41 is output to the sub-board 50 in subsequent interrupt processing. In the following description, the expression "initialized with the start of power supply" means the case where power supply is started and main initial startup processing is performed. In the slot machine 10, when the main initial startup process is performed normally, the slot machine 10 becomes in a state where it is possible to play a game after the main initial startup process is performed.

In the main return processing, the main CPU 41 determines whether there is an abnormality in the information stored and held in the main RWM 43. Specifically, the main CPU 41 checks the backup flag stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply is stopped, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag set in the main RWM 43 is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is correct when power supply is started. Further, when the backup flag is normal, the main CPU 41 calculates the checksum of the main RWM 43, and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was stopped. do. Then, if the backup flag is not normal, the main CPU 41 puts it into a return error state. Similarly, if the checksum calculated at the start of power supply and the checksum calculated at the end of power supply do not match, the main CPU 41 enters a recovery error state. In the slot machine 10, if a return error state occurs, the slot machine 10 will not be able to play a game. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when a recovery error state occurs, the power supply is stopped again, and the main RWM 43 By initializing the memory contents, it is possible to put the game into a state where it is possible to play.

On the other hand, if the checksum calculated at the start of power supply and the checksum calculated at the end of power supply match, the main CPU 41 performs main backup processing. In the main backup process, the main CPU 41 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was stopped. Next, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify that the main return process has been performed in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for interrupt processing. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 restores the contents of the register when the power supply was stopped. After that, the main CPU 41 returns the permission/disallowance (prohibition) of interrupt processing to the state when the power supply was stopped, sets the address before the power supply was cut off, and executes the process to the set address. Return. As a result, restoration is performed based on the backup information. Then, when the recovery based on the backup information is performed, the main CPU 41 ends the main backup process. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 will perform interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. In the following description, "a case where power supply is restarted after power supply has been stopped" means a case where power supply is started and main backup processing is performed. In the slot machine 10, when the main backup process is performed normally, a game can be played after the main backup process is performed.

In addition, regardless of whether main initial startup processing or main backup processing is performed, the main CPU 41 specifies the specified setting value from the setting value information, and specifies the specified setting value from control information (hereinafter referred to as a setting value command). ) in the output buffer.

When power supply from the power supply circuit 62 is started, the sub CPU 51 performs sub power supply recovery processing. In the sub power supply restoration process, the sub CPU 51 performs various settings (initial settings) necessary for starting power supply. After performing the initial settings, the sub CPU 51 waits until an initialization command or a return command is input. Note that in this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 is activated before the main CPU 41. Therefore, when the main CPU 41 outputs the initialization command or the return command, the sub CPU 51 has already started up and is waiting for the input of the initialization command or the return command.

When the initialization command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs sub initial startup processing. In the sub initial startup process, the sub CPU 51 erases the backup information stored in the sub RWM 53. Further, the sub CPU 51 stores initial information in the sub RWM 53 and initializes the storage contents of the sub RWM 53. Then, the sub CPU 51 ends the sub initial startup process. Further, when the sub initial startup process is performed, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 so as to execute an initialization effect that suggests or notifies that the main initial startup process has been performed. At least one of them is controlled. The initialization effect is executed until the execution time of the initialization effect has elapsed.

Further, when a return command is input, the sub CPU 51 determines whether there is an abnormality in the information stored and held in the sub RWM 53. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 checks the backup flag stored in the sub RWM 53 when the power supply is stopped, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag set in the secondary RWM 53 is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the secondary RWM 53 is correct when power supply is started. Further, if the backup flag is normal, the sub CPU 51 calculates the checksum of the sub RWM 53, and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the value of the checksum calculated when the power supply was stopped. do. If the backup flag is not normal, the sub CPU 51 performs sub initial startup processing. Similarly, if the checksum calculated at the start of power supply and the checksum calculated at the end of power supply do not match, the sub CPU 51 performs sub initial startup processing.

On the other hand, if the checksum calculated at the start of power supply and the checksum calculated at the end of power supply match, the sub CPU 51 performs sub backup processing. In the sub-backup process, the sub-CPU 51 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was stopped. Further, the sub CPU 51 restores the contents of the register when the power supply was stopped. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 sets the address before the power supply was cut off, and returns to the set address. As a result, restoration is performed based on the backup information. Then, when the recovery based on the backup information is performed, the sub CPU 51 ends the sub backup process.

Furthermore, when the sub CPU 51 receives a setting value command, it specifies a setting value that can be specified from the setting value command. Then, the sub CPU 51 stores setting value information that allows identification of the specified setting value in the sub RWM 53. Setting value information is stored in the secondary RWM 53 regardless of whether the secondary CPU 51 performs the sub initial startup process or the sub backup process.

Next, the process performed by the main CPU 41 after the game becomes possible to play will be explained. For example, the main CPU 41 performs game progress main processing.
The game progress main process will be explained below.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start setting process, the main CPU 41 stores information regarding the gaming state of the slot machine 10, and erases or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main RWM 43. Next, the main CPU 41 starts accepting medal bets (step S102). Next, the main CPU 41 checks the gaming state (step S103). Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not it is time for a replay operation (step S104). The replay operation time corresponds to the time when replay is granted. If it is not the replay operation (step S104: NO), the main CPU 41 performs medal management processing to set the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). When the number of bets is set in step S105, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a number of bets setting command) that can specify that the number of bets has been set in the output buffer. Note that the set bet number can also be specified from the bet number setting command. In step S105, when the main CPU 41 receives the detection signal from the bet button 18, it adds the number of bets so that the number of bets stored in the main RWM 43 becomes the specified number of bets Subtract the credits stored in . Further, in step S105, the main CPU 41 increases the number of bets by 1 when the detection signal from the input sensor SE4 is input. At this time, if the number of bets has reached the prescribed number of bets X, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credits stored in the main RWM 43 to update the credits. Further, at this time, if the credits have reached the upper limit number of credits, the main CPU 41 drives the hopper unit HU and pays out one medal.

The main CPU 41 determines whether the number of bets in the current variable game is the specified number of bets X that enables the variable game to be started if the replay is activated (step S104: YES), or if the process of step S105 is finished. It is determined whether they match (step S106). Note that, when the replay is activated (step S104: YES), the main CPU 41 sets the number of bets in the previous variable game in the main RWM 43 again as the number of bets in the current variable game. Incidentally, even if the number of bets is set, the main RWM 43 stores information that can identify whether the replay operation is activated, so by referring to this information, the main CPU 41 determines whether the replay operation is activated. It is possible to determine when the time is. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the prescribed number of bets X can also be said to be the number of bets required to play one variable game. In the slot machine 10, for example, the prescribed number of bets X does not vary depending on the gaming state, but is the same. However, the prescribed number of bets X may be varied depending on the gaming state. For example, the prescribed number of bets X may be different depending on whether the game is in a normal state or in an advantageous state. In this way, when varying the prescribed number of bets X depending on the gaming state, the main CPU 41 performs the process of step S106 using the prescribed number of bets X according to the gaming state.

If the number of bets does not match the specified number of bets X (step S106: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether the variable game can be started. On the other hand, if the number of bets in the current variable game matches the specified number of bets X (step S106: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a start operation using the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). In this embodiment, the number of bets can be set in the case where replay is not activated (step S104: NO) between the end of the process in step S102 and the affirmative determination in the process in step S106. This corresponds to a situation where

In the process of step S107, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the detection signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination when the detection signal is not input from the start lever 20. If the start operation has not been accepted (step S107: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to the process of step S103. On the other hand, if the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main CPU 41 performs a game number subtraction process (step S108). Note that when the main CPU 41 receives the start operation, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) that can specify the start of the variable game in the output buffer.

In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, a second game number subtraction process, and a third game number subtraction process. In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, after completing the first game number subtraction process, performs a second game number subtraction process, and after completing the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a second game number subtraction process. 3 Performs game number subtraction processing. Then, in the game subtraction process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after completing the third game number subtraction process.

In the first game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag stored in the main RWM 43 and determines whether the current gaming state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the pseudo bonus stay remaining number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The remaining number of pseudo bonus stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the first advantageous state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process.

In the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The remaining number of stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the second advantageous state can be stayed. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process.

In the third game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second normal state or the advantageous state. If neither the second normal state nor the advantageous state exists, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if the state is either the second normal state or the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the advantageous upper limit stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The advantageous upper limit value is a value until the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and when the advantageous upper limit value reaches 0, the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process.

After completing the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery process to determine a winning number (step S109). In the role lottery process, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number for the role lottery. The main CPU 41 also refers to the setting value information and identifies the set value. Then, the main CPU 41 selects a winning combination lottery table corresponding to the specified setting value. The main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery by referring to the selected winning lottery table based on the value of the acquired winning random number. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines the winning number to which the obtained winning combination lottery random number value is distributed. In addition, if the value of the random number for the winning combination lottery is not allocated to a winning number that allows winning of the symbol combination for which the prize is determined, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery will be "lost". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means that performs a winning lottery.

In addition, in the winning combination lottery process, the main CPU 41 stores information (hereinafter referred to as winning information) that can identify the lottery result of the winning combination lottery in the main RWM 43. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as winning information command) that can specify the lottery result of the winning combination lottery in the output buffer. After storing the winning information command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 ends the winning combination lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

After completing the winning combination lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous lottery process (step S110). In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery process, a first advantageous transition lottery process, a second advantageous transition lottery process, a ceiling determination process, and an additional lottery process. In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery process, performs a first advantageous transition lottery process after completing the advantageous area transition lottery process, and performs a second advantageous transition lottery process after completing the first advantageous transition lottery process. Perform lottery processing. Further, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a ceiling determination process after completing the second advantageous transition lottery process, and performs an additional lottery process after completing the ceiling determination process. Then, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after completing the additional lottery process.

In the advantageous section transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the first normal state. If it is not the first normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous section transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the first normal state, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of a random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine transition to an advantageous section. A lottery will be held. The probability that transition to an advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery differs depending on the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, if the winning lottery results are the same, setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". '', there is a high probability that the transition to the advantageous section will be decided. In addition, the probability of determining the transition to the advantageous section in the advantageous section transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on one of the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. Furthermore, if a shift to an advantageous section is not determined in the advantageous section shift lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous section shift lottery process. On the other hand, when a transition to an advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores advantageous transition permission information in the main RWM 43. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as advantageous permission command) that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the advantageous shift lottery process.

In the first advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second normal state or the second advantageous state. If it is not the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 performs the first advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of a random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the first advantageous state. 1 Advantageous transition lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery differs depending on the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, if the winning lottery results are the same, setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". '', there is a high probability that the transition to the first advantageous state will be determined. Note that the probability of determining the transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on one of the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. Further, the probability of determining the transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery differs between the second normal state and the second advantageous state. Specifically, the probability that a transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second advantageous state is in the second advantageous state is as follows: is higher than the probability that the transition will be decided. If transition to the first advantageous state is not determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 transmits first advantageous acceptance information that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined to the main RWM 43. to be memorized. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first advantageous permission command) that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 determines whether the main RWM 43 stores second advantageous permission information that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been determined. Then, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the second advantageous acceptance information is not stored, the main CPU 41 performs the second advantageous transfer lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the second advantageous state. 2 An advantageous transition lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery differs depending on the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, if the winning lottery results are the same, setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". '', the probability that the transition to the second advantageous state will be determined is high. Note that the probability of determining the transition to the second advantageous state in the second advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on one of the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. If transition to the second advantageous state is not determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores the second advantageous permission information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second advantageous permission command) that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the ceiling determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second normal state. If it is not the second normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, in the second normal state, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal executions stored in the main RWM 43 to update the number of normal executions. The number of normal executions corresponds to the number of variable games executed in the second normal state without being controlled to an advantageous state. The main CPU 41 determines whether the number of normal executions after the update has reached the ceiling number stored in the main RWM 43. If the number of normal executions has not reached the ceiling number, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, when the number of normal executions reaches the ceiling number, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous permission information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous permission command in the output buffer, and ends the ceiling determination process.

In the additional lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the additional lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 performs an additional lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 obtains the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the obtained random number value, and adds an additional amount according to the obtained random number value. An additional lottery will be held to decide whether or not to add an additional amount. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to add on, the number of times to add on (the so-called number of additions) is also determined. "Additional" here means increasing the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games that can stay in the second advantageous state, that is, extending the period controlled by the second advantageous state. . The "additional number of times" corresponds to the number of times that the remaining number of stays is increased, that is, the number of times that is added to the remaining number of stays. However, if the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 exceeds the advantageous upper limit stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the additional lottery in the additional lottery process and ends the additional lottery process. . When it is determined to add on the number of additions in the additional lottery, the main CPU 41 adds the determined number of additions to the remaining number of stays and updates the remaining number of stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an add-on number command) that can specify the number of add-ons in the output buffer, and ends the add-on lottery process. In this embodiment, adding a bonus corresponds to providing a benefit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 adds the number of additions to the number of stays, thereby realizing the function as a benefit granting means that grants a benefit.

After finishing the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a stagnation effect process (step S111). In the stagnation effect processing, processing may be executed to execute a reel effect in which the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating after the reels 16a to 16c rotate. Note that specific control in the stagnation effect processing will be described later.

After finishing the stagnation effect processing, the main CPU 41 performs instruction information determination processing (step S112). In the instruction information determination process, if the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state and wins a winning number that allows winning of the Bell role and the Single-card role in the lottery, the main CPU 41 selects an instruction number corresponding to the operation order for winning the Bell role. Determine. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information command) that can specify the determined instruction information in an output buffer, ends the instruction information determination process, and returns to the game progress main process. The instruction information displayed on the payout display section 37 in this embodiment includes instruction information corresponding to each operation order (press order) of the stop buttons. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and specifies the current gaming state.

After completing the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 performs an instruction information display process (step S113). When the instruction information is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit 37 so that the determined instruction information is displayed. The main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit 37 so that the instruction information is displayed until the variable game ends. Although the details will be described later, since the reels 16a to 16c rotate between the end of step S113 and the end of the variable game, the navigation effect is executed while the reels are rotating. becomes. That is, in this embodiment, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the notification means can perform an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means. Note that if the instruction information has not been determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress main process. In this manner, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 as the notification means, thereby realizing the function as the notification control means for controlling the notification means. That is, in this embodiment, the main control section has a function as a notification control means. Further, in this embodiment, the processing section has a function as a notification control means.

After completing the instruction information display process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the wait time has elapsed (step S114). If the wait time has not elapsed (step S114: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the wait time elapses. If the wait time has elapsed (step S114: YES), the main CPU 41 controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the reels 16a to 16c start rotating (step S115). In the slot machine 10, a variable game is started by starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in step S115. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, rotation control for accelerating and maintaining the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is performed in the interrupt process. When the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches a constant speed in the interrupt process, the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c is maintained at the constant speed.

In step S115, the main CPU 41 starts the rotation of all the reels 16a to 16c at the same time or approximately at the same time, if the reel performance is not executed in the stagnation performance process in step S111. On the other hand, in step S115, the main CPU 41 determines the order in which rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started when the reel production is executed in the stagnation production process in step S111, and reels 16a to 16c in the determined order. start rotating. This results in a time difference in the timing at which the reels 16a to 16c start rotating. The order in which the reels 16a to 16c start rotating may be determined from among a plurality of orders, or may be one predetermined order.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has reached a constant speed (step S116). If the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has not reached the constant speed (step S116: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the constant speed. If the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has reached a constant speed (step S116: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21 to 23 has been accepted (step S117). In the process of step S117, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination if a detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23, and if a detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. If not, a negative determination is made. If the stop operation has not been accepted (step S117: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to the process of step S116. As a result, the main CPU 41 waits until it receives a stop operation when the reels 16a to 16c are rotating at a constant speed.

On the other hand, if the stop operation is accepted (step S117: YES), the main CPU 41 executes a reel stop process of stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal has been input (step S118). That is, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator using the stop operation as a trigger, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation. To explain in detail, the main CPU 41 selects within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode (operation order and operation position (operation timing)) of the stop buttons 21 to 23. A symbol that can be stopped on the active line YL is searched from among the symbols located at . Then, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the valid line YL. The main CPU 41 performs such reel stop control regarding the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby stopping the symbol combination according to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop button on the active line YL. In addition, in the process of step S118, when a detection signal is input from the stop buttons 21 to 23, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) that can identify the stop button to which the detection signal has been input to an output buffer. Store.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether all of the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S119). If some of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S119: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to step S116. On the other hand, if all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S119: YES), the main CPU 41 performs display symbol determination processing to determine the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL (step S120). In the displayed symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the symbol combination (combination) with a prize determined on the active line YL is stopped, and whether the symbol combination (combination) with a prize determined on the activated line YL is stopped. If so, the type of the symbol combination is determined. Then, when the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is stopped, that is, when a winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as winning command) that can identify the winning combination in the output buffer. do. Further, in step S120, if the symbol combination for which replay is determined as a prize is stopped on the active line YL, the main CPU 41 sets the number of bets made in the current variable game as the number of bets again, Activate replay. As a result, a replay will be awarded as a prize.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether to pay out medals to the player (step S121). In the process of step S121, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination if the payout combination has won, while making a negative determination if the payout combination has not won. When paying out medals (step S121: YES), the main CPU 41 executes a medal paying out process (step S122). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 increases the credits stored in the main RWM 43 by the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, if the upper limit number of credits (for example, 50) is exceeded, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU so that the number of medals exceeding the upper limit number of credits is paid out. Further, in the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the number of medals to be paid out in response to the occurrence of a winning is displayed. Incidentally, if a symbol combination for which no prize is determined (for example, a missed stop) is stopped on the activated line YL, no prize will be awarded.

When the medals are not paid out (step S121: NO) and when the medal payout process is finished, the main CPU 41 performs an ending process to end one variable game (step S123). In the termination process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a variable game end command) that can specify the end of the variable game in the output buffer. The variable game end command in this embodiment is control information that can also specify whether there is a prize or not and the winning combination.

In addition, in the termination process, the main CPU 41 performs an acquired number counting process, a game state transition process, and a production state transition process. First, the acquisition number counting process will be explained.
In the acquisition number counting process, the main CPU 41 is capable of specifying the number of game media awarded during the advantageous section based on the result of the display symbol determination process when the second normal state or the advantageous state is present. Advantageous section acquisition information may be updated. The advantageous section acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. When the bell winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Similarly, when the watermelon winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Note that the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous section acquisition information when the cherry winning combination is won. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous section acquisition information when the replay combination wins. Further, when a single winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Furthermore, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is a loss, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Note that when subtracting from the advantageous section acquisition information, if the value after the subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the advantageous section acquisition information to "0" and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. The advantageous section acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as the first normal state is controlled. Specifically, the advantageous section acquisition information is initialized when the first variable game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the acquisition number counting process, when the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state, based on the result of the display symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 updates the first period acquisition information that can specify the number of game media awarded when the advantageous condition is present. There are cases where The first period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. When the bell winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. When the watermelon combination wins, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. Note that the main CPU 41 does not update the first period acquisition information when the cherry winning combination is won. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the first period acquisition information when a re-gaming combination wins. When a single winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. Furthermore, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is a loss, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. Note that when subtracting from the first period acquisition information, if the value after the subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the first period acquisition information to "0" and updates the first period acquisition information. The first period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as the first normal state is controlled. Specifically, the first period acquisition information is initialized when the first variable game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the acquisition number counting process, the main CPU 41 executes a second period during which the number of game media awarded when the player is in the first advantageous state can be specified based on the result of the display symbol determination process when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state. Acquisition information may be updated. The second period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. When the bell winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Similarly, when the watermelon winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Note that the main CPU 41 does not update the second period acquisition information when the cherry winning combination is won. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the second period acquisition information when the replay combination wins. Further, when a single winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Furthermore, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is a loss, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Note that when subtracting from the second period acquisition information, if the value after the subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the second period acquisition information to "0" and updates the second period acquisition information. The second period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized in accordance with being controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state. Specifically, the second period acquisition information is initialized when the first variable game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state.

Incidentally, the value "12" that is added to the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information when the Bell prize wins is the number of medals awarded by winning the Bell prize. This corresponds to the difference between "15 medals" and "3 medals" which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. When the watermelon winning combination wins, the value "2" added to the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information is "5 medals", which is the number of medals awarded by winning the watermelon combination. ” and “3 medals”, which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. When a one-card winning combination is won, the value "2" subtracted from the advantageous section acquisition information, first period acquisition information, and second period acquisition information is the number of medals awarded for the one-card winning combination. This corresponds to the difference between "1 medal" and "3 medals" which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. In the case of a loss, the value "3" subtracted from the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information corresponds to ``3'', which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. do.

Next, the game state transition process will be explained.
In the gaming state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the gaming state flag and shifts the gaming state. Note that the main CPU 41 refers to the gaming status flag and identifies the current gaming status. The main CPU 41 identifies the winning combination based on the result of the display symbol determination process (step S120). When the main CPU 41 updates the value of the gaming state flag, it stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a gaming state designation command) that instructs a gaming state that can be specified from the updated value.

Specifically, in the gaming state transition process, if advantageous transition permission information is stored in the main RWM 43 when the main RWM 43 is in the first gaming state, that is, if it is determined to transition to an advantageous section, the main CPU 41 executes the second A value that allows identification of the normal state is set in the gaming state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 determines the number of ceilings and stores the determined number of ceilings in the main RWM 43 . For example, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times from among the number of times less than "1500", which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, under the lottery probability according to the set value. Further, the main CPU 41 erases the advantageous transition permission information stored in the main RWM 43.

Further, if the first advantageous permission information is stored in the main RWM 43 when the main CPU 41 is in the second gaming state or the second advantageous state, that is, if the transition to the first advantageous state is determined, 1. A value that allows identification of an advantageous state is set in the gaming state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores "30 times" as the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays in the main RWM 43. Further, the main CPU 41 erases the first advantageous permission information stored in the main RWM 43.

Furthermore, when the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state, that is, when the first advantageous state ends, the second advantageous permission information is When it is stored, or when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, a value that allows identification of the second advantageous state is set in the gaming state flag. Here, the time when the second advantageous permission information is stored corresponds to the case where it is determined by lottery to shift to the second advantageous state in the case of transition from the second normal state to the first advantageous state. . Furthermore, here, the case where the remaining number of stays is 1 or more corresponds to the case where the second advantageous state is transitioning to the first advantageous state. Further, the main CPU 41 adds "50" to the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 to update the remaining number of stays. Therefore, when the second advantageous state shifts to the first advantageous state, the first advantageous state ends, and the shift returns to the second advantageous state, the addition will be performed "50 times." Furthermore, if the second advantageous permission information is stored, the main CPU 41 erases the second advantageous permission information stored in the main RWM 43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state and the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0, the second advantageous permission information is not stored and the remaining number of stays is is not 1 or more, a value that allows identification of the first normal state is set in the gaming state flag. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, when the second advantageous permission information is stored, or , the transition condition is satisfied if the remaining number of stays is 1 or more. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in the first advantageous state, the second advantageous permission information is not stored and the stay If the remaining number of times is not 1 or more, the transition condition is not satisfied.

Further, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while the main CPU 41 is in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the first normal state to the gaming state flag. In addition, when the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the main CPU 41 is in the second normal state and the advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the main CPU 41 returns to the first normal state. Set a value that can be specified to the gaming status flag. Similarly, when the advantageous section acquisition information stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 2400 in the second normal state and advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the main CPU 41 controls the first A value that allows identification of the normal state is set in the gaming state flag. Further, in the case where the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, if any of the advantageous transition permission information, the first advantageous permission information, and the second advantageous permission information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 stores the information. Erase. In this way, in this embodiment, the main control section can control to a specific state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a gaming state transition process, thereby realizing the function as a gaming state control means.

Next, the production state transition process will be explained.
In the performance state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the performance state flag and shifts the performance state. The main CPU 41 refers to the performance state flag and identifies the current performance state.

In the performance state transition process, when the game state flag is set to a value that allows identification of the first normal state or the second normal state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows identification of the normal performance state to the performance state flag. Furthermore, when the game state flag is set to a value that allows identification of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows identification of the pseudo bonus performance state to the performance state flag. When the gaming state flag is set to a value that allows identification of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows identification of the advantageous performance state to the performance state flag.

Further, when the end process is completed in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variable game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the rotation of all the reels is started when the start operation is triggered, and the rotation of the reels is stopped when the stop operation is triggered.

Next, the stagnation effect processing in step S111 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the stagnation production process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second advantageous state is present (step S201). If it is not the second advantageous state (step S201: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the stagnation effect processing. On the other hand, if it is the second advantageous state (step S201: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether it has been decided to add on (step S202). In step S202, the main CPU 41 determines whether it has been decided to add in the additional lottery process in the advantageous lottery process in step S110. If it has been determined to add on (step S202: YES), the main CPU 41 determines the first effect stop pattern (step S203), and proceeds to the process of step S206. The first performance stop pattern will be explained later.

Furthermore, if it has not been decided to add the winnings (step S202: NO), the main CPU 41 performs a stall lottery and determines whether or not the stall lottery has been won (step S204). In step S204, the main CPU 41, for example, obtains the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the obtained random number value, and selects a random number according to the obtained random number value. A stagnation lottery will be held. If the player does not win the stagnation lottery (step S204: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the stagnation effect processing. On the other hand, if the stagnation lottery is won (step S204: YES), the main CPU 41 determines the second effect stop pattern (step S205), and proceeds to the process of step S206.

Here, the first performance stop pattern and the second performance stop pattern will be explained. In the slot machine 10, when the first performance stop pattern is determined, when the rotation of all the reels stops in the reel performance, a white seven symbol is displayed at each middle stop position of all the reels. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the second performance stop pattern is determined, in the reel performance, the white seven symbol is displayed at the middle stop position of the reels that stopped rotating in the first and second times, while in the third time, the white seven symbol is displayed. A white seven symbol is displayed at the lower stop position of the reels that have stopped rotating. In this way, the symbol combinations displayed on the display window 12a after the reels rotate in the reel performance are different between the first performance stop pattern and the second performance stop pattern. Note that in the slot machine 10, the first performance stop pattern is determined only when a top-up is performed (step S202: YES). Therefore, in the slot machine 10, in the reel performance, if the white seven symbol is stopped and displayed at each middle stop position of the reels 16a to 16c forming the active line YL, it can be specified that a top-up is to be made. . In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a white seven symbol is displayed at the middle stop position of each reel corresponds to a specific symbol combination.

In step S206, the main CPU 41 controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the reels 16a to 16c start rotating. Further, in step S206, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a stagnation start command) that can specify that the reel performance has started in the output buffer.

In step S206, the main CPU 41 starts the rotation of all the reels 16a to 16c at the same time or approximately at the same time. For example, in step S206, the main CPU 41 may determine the order in which the reels 16a to 16c start rotating, and start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in the determined order. The order in which the reels 16a to 16c start rotating may be determined from among a plurality of orders, or may be one predetermined order.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has reached a constant speed (step S207). If the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has not reached the constant speed (step S207: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches the constant speed. If the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has reached a constant speed (step S207: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21 to 23 has been accepted (step S208). In the process of step S208, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination if a detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23, and if a detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. If not, a negative determination is made. If the stop operation has not been accepted (step S208: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the stop operation is accepted.

On the other hand, if the stop operation is accepted (step S208: YES), the main CPU 41 executes a rotation stop process of stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal has been input (step S209). In the rotation stop process, the main CPU 41 stops the rotation of the reels based on the performance stop pattern determined from the first performance stop pattern and the second performance stop pattern. For example, when the first performance stop pattern is determined, the main CPU 41 stops the rotation of the reels so that the white seven symbol is displayed at the middle stop position of the reels corresponding to the operated stop button. Further, for example, when the main CPU 41 has determined the second performance stop pattern, the main CPU 41 sets the white seven symbol to be displayed at the middle stop position of the reel corresponding to the stop button operated for the first and second time. Stop the rotation of the reels. Furthermore, for example, when the main CPU 41 has determined the second production stop pattern, the main CPU 41 controls the rotation of the reels so that the white seven symbol is displayed at the lower stop position of the reels corresponding to the third operated stop button. to stop. Further, in step S209, when the main CPU 41 inputs a detection signal from the stop buttons 21 to 23, it stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a stagnation operation command) that can identify the stop button to which the detection signal has been input. .

Incidentally, when stopping the rotation of the reels in step S209, the main CPU 41 may stop the rotation of the reels in a manner different from when stopping the rotation of the reels in the fluctuating game. For example, when stopping the rotation of the reels in a fluctuating game, the main CPU 41 may stop the rotation of the reels without causing the reels to move up and down in small increments. On the other hand, for example, when stopping the rotation of the reels in step S209, the main CPU 41 stops the rotation of the reels so that symbols are displayed at each stop position, but also causes the reels to move up and down in small increments (swinging motion). ), the rotation of the reels may be stopped. Note that the case where the rotation of the reels is stopped in step S209 corresponds to the case where the rotation of the reels is stopped in the reel performance.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether all of the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S210). If some of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S210: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to the process of step S208. On the other hand, if all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S210: YES), the main CPU 41 sends control information (hereinafter referred to as a stagnation end command) that can specify that the reel performance has ended to the output buffer. It is stored (step S211), and the stagnation effect processing is ended.

In the slot machine 10, the processing from step S206 to step S211 in the stagnation effect processing is a process for executing the reel effect. In this embodiment, the processing from step S206 to step S211 in the stagnation effect processing corresponds to freeze control. In this manner, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs steps S206 to S211 in the stagnation effect processing, thereby realizing a function as a freeze control means capable of performing freeze control. That is, in this embodiment, the main control section has a function as a freeze control means. Further, in this embodiment, the processing section has a function as a freeze control means. In the following explanation, the time when steps S206 to S211 in the stagnation effect processing are being performed may be referred to as the time when freeze control is being performed. In addition, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the rotation and stop of the reels 16a to 16c, in addition to the stagnation effect processing, so that the function as a reel control means that controls the rotation and stop of a plurality of reels is realized. Ru. That is, in this embodiment, the main control section has a function as a reel control means. Further, in this embodiment, the processing section has a function as a reel control means.

As described above, when the freeze control is performed, the main CPU 41 can rotate the plurality of reels 16a to 16c, and when the stop buttons 21 to 23 are operated, the main CPU 41 can rotate the reels 16a to 16c. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button pressed. That is, in the present embodiment, the reel control means is capable of rotating a plurality of reels when freeze control is being performed, and when the stop operation means is operated, It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stopped operation means. In the slot machine 10, when a reel performance is executed, the plurality of reels 16a to 16c rotate, and the rotation of the reels is stopped by operating the stop buttons 21 to 23.

In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the main CPU 41 may perform payment processing in addition to the game progress main processing. The main CPU 41 performs payment processing upon receiving the detection signal from the payment button 19 . It should be noted that the main CPU 41 does not perform the payment processing even if the detection signal from the payment button 19 is input during the period in which the processing from step S108 to step S123 is performed in the game progress main processing. That is, the period during which the payment process can be performed (hereinafter referred to as the payment processing possible period) is within the period during which the main CPU 41 is performing the processes from step S101 to step S107 in the game progress main process.

If the credit amount is 1 or more during the settlement process possible period, the main CPU 41 performs the settlement process upon input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19 . In addition, during the settlement process possible period, even if the credit is 0, if the number of bets is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs the settlement process upon input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19. . However, here, when the number of bets is 1 or more, it is assumed that the number of bets is not set due to a re-game being awarded. Note that even if a replay is granted and the number of bets is 1 or more, if the credit is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 will perform the payment processing upon input of the detection signal from the payment button 19. I do.

In the settlement process, when the number of credits stored in the main RWM 43 is one or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals stored as the credits. In addition, in the settlement process, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals set as the number of bets when the number of bets is 1 or more, not when replaying is activated. do. However, when replaying is activated, the main CPU 41 does not control the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the number of bets, but if the number of credits is 1 or more, it is stored as the corresponding credit. The hopper unit HU is controlled so that only the specified number of medals are paid out. In this way, during the replay operation, the number of medals set as the number of bets is not settled. Further, when performing the payment process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a payment command) that can specify that the payment process is to be performed in the output buffer.

Further, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the door open sensor KS, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a door open command) that can specify that the front door 12 is open in the output buffer. The door open command continues to be output to the sub-board 50 when the front door 12 is open, and ends when the front door 12 is closed. In addition, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the lock operation sensor SS, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a lock operation command) that can identify that the lock part SJ has been operated counterclockwise in the output buffer. do.

Next, a description will be given of the processing performed by the sub CPU 51 after the game becomes possible to play.
The sub CPU 51 updates the gaming state information stored in the sub RWM 53 when a gaming state command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates the gaming state information to indicate a gaming state that can be specified from the gaming state command. Further, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a presentation state command, the sub-CPU 51 updates the presentation state information stored in the sub-RWM 53. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates performance state information indicating a performance state that can be specified from the performance state command.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the multiplication number setting command, it controls the performance state to be specified from the performance state information. Incidentally, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the variable game start command after the replaying combination wins, the sub CPU 51 controls to a performance state that can be specified from the performance state information. Specifically, when the type of performance state that can be specified from the performance state information is changed, the sub CPU 51 controls to the changed performance state. On the other hand, if the type of performance state that can be specified from the performance state information has not been changed, the sub CPU 51 continues to control the performance state that is currently being controlled. For example, when the performance state that can be specified from the performance state information is changed from a performance state other than the normal performance state to the normal performance state, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device so that the background image in the normal performance state is switched to be displayed. 15, the normal performance state is controlled. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit light in the color of the normal presentation state, and controls the speaker 14 so as to output background music in the normal presentation state, thereby changing the normal presentation state. control.

When the instruction information command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs a push order navigation effect process to execute a navigation effect that suggests or informs the push order. The sub CPU 51 performs push order navigation performance processing based on the winning number that can be specified from the winning information command and the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. In the push order navigation effect processing, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a navigation effect based on instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command is executed. For example, when executing a navigation effect that suggests or informs the fourth press order, the sub CPU 51 displays a navigation image NG containing "3" from the left, " A navigation effect is executed in which a navigation image NG including ``1'' and a navigation image NG including ``2'' are displayed. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation effect is executed until all the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating. In the slot machine 10, since the reels 16a to 16c rotate after the instruction information command is output, the navigation effect is executed while the reels are rotating. That is, in this embodiment, the performance execution means can execute the operation performance related to the operation of the stop operation means while the reels are rotating. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotating during execution of the variable game, the navigation effect is executed on the effect display device 15. That is, in this embodiment, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the performance execution means can execute the performance related to the operation of the stop operation means. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotating during execution of a variable game, instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37, navigation performance is executed on the performance display device 15, and the payout is Performances related to the operation of the stop button can be executed on both the display unit 37 and the performance display device 15. That is, in this embodiment, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, both the notification means and the performance execution means can execute the performance related to the operation of the stop operation means.

Incidentally, when the sub CPU 51 is executing the navigation effect based on the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command, the stop button is operated in a push order different from the push order suggested or notified in the navigation effect. If so, the navigation performance is ended and the execution of the navigation performance is stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, for example, when a navigation effect that suggests or notifies the fourth push order is being executed, if the stop buttons 21 and 23 other than the stop button 22 are operated for the first time, the navigation effect ends. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, for example, when the navigation effect suggesting or informing the fourth press order is being executed, even if the stop button 22 is operated the first time, the stop button 21 may be operated the second time. If so, the navigation performance ends. Note that in the slot machine 10, even if the execution of the navigation effect on the effect display device 15 is stopped, the instruction information is continuously displayed on the payout display section 37.

When the stagnation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs a white seven navigation performance process to execute a navigation performance that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as a target position. In the white seven navigation effect processing, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device so that a symbol image ZG including an image imitating the white seven symbol is displayed, and a navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is executed. 15. Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the stagnation end command, the sub CPU 51 may perform an additional effect process to execute an additional effect that suggests or informs the number of additions. Specifically, in principle, when an add-on number command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs an add-on effect process. On the other hand, if the add-on number command is not input, the sub CPU 51 does not perform the add-on effect processing. In the additional performance processing, the sub CPU 51 specifies the number of additions from the input number of additions command, and controls the performance display device 15 so as to execute an additional performance that notifies the number of additions. In the present embodiment, the additional performance corresponds to a benefit award performance that suggests or informs that a benefit will be awarded. In the slot machine 10, when an additional effect is executed on the effect display device 15, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped based on the first effect stop pattern before that, so a white seven is placed at the middle stop position of each reel. The symbol combination in which the symbol is displayed is displayed, and is added. That is, in the slot machine 10, when a specific symbol combination is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the performance execution means executes the bonus award performance and the bonus is awarded.

In this embodiment, the period from when the sub CPU 51 inputs the stagnation start command until when the stagnation end command is inputted corresponds to when the main CPU 41 is performing freeze control. Therefore, in the performance display device 15, when freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, a navigation performance that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is executed. Since the reels are rotating during at least part of the period during which the freeze control is being performed, the navigation effect is executed while the reels are rotating. That is, in this embodiment, the performance execution means can execute the operation performance related to the operation of the stop operation means while the reels are rotating. Specifically, in this embodiment, the performance execution means is capable of executing the operation performance related to the operation of the stop operation means when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating. In other words, the display means can perform an operation performance related to the operation of the stop operation means when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating. In this manner, in the present embodiment, the press position is suggested or notified in the operation performance executed when freeze control is being performed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation performance executed while the freeze control is being performed, at least some of the symbols displayed on the display section when the reels stop rotating are suggested or suggested. Ru.

Further, during the period from when the stagnation start command is input until when the stagnation end command is input, the navigation performance is executed on the performance display device 15, while the instruction information is not displayed on the payout display section 37. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the navigation performance is executed on the performance display device 15, while the instruction information is not displayed on the payout display section 37. That is, in this embodiment, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, only the performance execution means of the notification means and the performance execution means can execute the performance related to the operation of the stop operation means. be.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs an operation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that a stop sound is output. Similarly, when the stagnation operation command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that a stop sound is output. In this way, in the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reels is stopped even when the rotation of the reels is stopped when freeze control is performed, similar to when the rotation of the reels is stopped in a fluctuating game. Along with this, a stop sound is output from the speaker 14. In this way, the stop sound corresponding to the non-specific sound is output from the sound output means when the rotation of the reels stops.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the settlement command, the sub CPU 51 performs a settlement effect execution process to execute a settlement effect regarding the settlement of medals (gaming media). In the settlement effect execution process, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that, for example, an image related to a settlement effect indicating that medal settlement is to be performed is displayed. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 so as to emit light in a light emitting manner related to the payment effect, for example. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that the sound related to the payment effect is output.

When the door opening command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs an opening effect process to execute an opening effect that suggests or informs that the front door 12 is open. In the opening effect processing, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 so that, for example, an opening effect that suggests or informs that the door is open is executed. . For example, when an opening performance is executed, a door opening image TG is displayed on the performance display device 15. The door open image TG is, for example, an image that includes text information such as "The door is open." Note that the opening performance ends when the door opening command is no longer input, that is, when the front door 12 is closed.

Next, control related to volume adjustment will be explained.
When the detection signal from the upper button B1 is input in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the sub CPU 51 determines that the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the upper limit (in this embodiment, the eighth volume level). If so, the volume level is increased by one, and the increased volume level is updated to specifiable volume information. The volume information is stored in the sub-RWM 53. The volume information is information that can specify the set volume among the levels that can be set as the volume. Further, when a detection signal from the lower button B2 is input in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the sub CPU 51 detects that the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has reached the lower limit (in this embodiment, the first volume level). If not, the volume level is lowered by one, and the lowered volume level is updated to specifiable volume information. Furthermore, when the control signal from the changeover switch SW is switched, the sub CPU 51 updates the stage that can be identified from the switched control signal to the volume information that can be identified. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that the sound is output at a level of volume that can be specified from the volume information. That is, the sound output means can perform an effect of outputting sound based on the adjusted volume.

In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13, thereby realizing the function as a light emission control means for controlling the light emission means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14, thereby realizing a function as a sound control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, by the sub CPU 51 controlling the effect display device 15, the function as a display control means for controlling the display means is realized. In addition, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect device which is the effect execution means among the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15, so that the function as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized. be done. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control section has a function as a production control means. Further, in this embodiment, the processing section has a function as a production control means.

By the way, if the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped due to the connection between the power plug PG and the external power source being cut while the power switch 61 remains on, the power will not stabilize. Otherwise, an overvoltage or the like may occur, which may cause a malfunction. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, it is recommended that the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 be stopped by turning the power switch 61 inside the machine from an on state to an off state.

In the slot machine 10, when the connection between the power plug PG and the external power source is disconnected while the power switch 61 remains on, a power-off warning effect is executed. By executing the power-off warning performance, it is suggested or notified that the power supply has not been stopped in the recommended manner. In this embodiment, executing the power-off warning effect corresponds to calling attention. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped by turning the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, a power-off thank you effect is executed. By executing the power-off appreciation effect, it is suggested or notified that the power supply has been stopped in a recommended manner.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), in the slot machine 10, if the power switch 61 remains on and the connection between the power plug PG and the external power source is disconnected, the power supply is interrupted when the power supply is resumed. An alert image 90 is displayed on the effect display device 15, and a power-off alert effect is executed. The power-off warning image 90 is an image that includes text information such as "Please operate the power switch inside the machine to turn off the power." In the present embodiment, the power-off warning performance corresponds to a warning regarding the stoppage of power supply. In other words, execution of the power-off warning performance corresponds to execution of a warning regarding the stoppage of power supply. In this way, when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on, the effect display device 15 issues a warning regarding the stoppage of the power supply.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(b), in the slot machine 10, when the power switch 61 changes from the on state to the off state, a power outage thank you image 91 is displayed in response to the restart of power supply. It is displayed on the device 15, and a power-off gratitude effect is executed. The power-off thank you image 91 is an image that includes text information such as "Thank you for the appropriate power-off operation." In this embodiment, the power-off appreciation performance corresponds to a special performance. In this manner, when the power supply is stopped in response to the power switch 61 being switched from the on state to the off state, the effect display device 15 executes the power-off appreciation effect.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped due to the power switch 61 being switched from the on state to the off state, the performance display device 15 executes the power-off thank you performance. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on, the effect display device 15 executes a power-off warning effect. That is, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, and the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on. In this case, the content of the effect on the effect display device 15 when power supply is started thereafter is different. That is, in the present embodiment, the power supply is stopped when the power switch is switched from the on state to the off state, and the power supply is stopped while the power switch remains on. The performance content of the performance execution means when power supply is started thereafter is different.

Incidentally, the power switch 61 can be operated by opening the front door 12. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped due to opening the front door 12 and switching the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state. This occurs when the power supply is stopped. In other words, if the power supply is stopped when the door member is opened and the power switch is switched from the on state to the off state, the power supply will be stopped when the power switch is switched from the on state to the off state. In case it is stopped. On the other hand, if the power supply is stopped with the power switch 61 in the on state without opening the front door 12, this is a case where the power supply is stopped with the power switch 61 in the on state. That is, if the power supply is stopped with the power switch in the on state without opening the door member, this is a case where the power supply is stopped with the power switch in the on state.

In the slot machine 10, the power-off warning performance does not end even if the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state. The power-off warning performance ends when a predetermined cancellation condition is met. In this embodiment, the predetermined release condition is established when the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. That is, when the power-off warning performance is executed, the power-off warning performance ends when the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. As described above, in this embodiment, the alert regarding the stoppage of power supply does not end even if the door member is switched from the open state to the closed state, and the alert regarding the stoppage of power supply does not end even if the door member is switched from the open state to the closed state, and the warning regarding the stoppage of the power supply does not end even if the door member is switched from the open state to the closed state. It ends when it is established. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the power-off thank you performance does not end even if the state in which the front door 12 is open changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. Similar to the power outage warning performance, the power outage appreciation performance ends when a predetermined cancellation condition is met. That is, when the power-off appreciation effect is executed, the power-off gratitude effect ends when the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. In this way, in this embodiment, the special effect does not end even if the door member is switched from an open state to a closed state, but ends when a predetermined cancellation condition is met. do.

Furthermore, if the power supply plug PG is connected to an external power source while the power switch 61 is in the on state, and power supply is started to the main board 40 and the sub board 50, the power will not be stable and there will be an overvoltage. etc., which may cause a malfunction. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, it is recommended to start supplying power to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 by turning the power switch 61 inside the machine from an off state to an on state.

In the slot machine 10, when the power plug PG and the external power source are connected while the power switch 61 is in the on state, a power restoration warning effect is executed. By executing the power restoration warning effect, it is suggested or notified that power supply has started in the recommended manner. In this embodiment, executing the power restoration warning effect corresponds to calling attention. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is started by turning the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state while the power plug PG and the external power supply are connected, A performance to express gratitude for the restoration of power is performed. By executing the power restoration appreciation performance, it is suggested or notified that power supply has started in the recommended manner.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the slot machine 10, when the power supply switch 61 remains on and the power plug PG is connected to the external power source to resume power supply, a power restoration alert image 95 is displayed. This is displayed on the display device 15, and a power restoration warning effect is executed. The power restoration alert image 95 is an image that includes text information such as "Please operate the power switch inside the aircraft to turn on the power." In this embodiment, the power restoration warning performance corresponds to a warning regarding the start of power supply. In other words, execution of the power restoration warning performance corresponds to execution of a warning regarding the start of power supply. In this manner, when power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, the effect display device 15 issues a warning regarding the start of power supply.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(b), in the slot machine 10, when the power switch 61 is turned on from the off state and power supply is resumed, a thank you image 96 for power restoration is displayed on the effect display device 15. , a performance to express gratitude for the restoration of power is performed. The power restoration thank you image 96 is an image that includes text information such as "Thank you for the appropriate power ON operation." In this embodiment, the power restoration appreciation performance corresponds to the specific performance. In this manner, when power supply is started in response to the power switch 61 being switched from the off state to the on state, the performance display device 15 executes the performance of thanking the user for returning the power.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, the performance display device 15 executes the performance to thank for the return of power. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, the performance display device 15 executes a power recovery warning performance. That is, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on. In these cases, the content of the effect displayed on the effect display device 15 when power supply is started is different. That is, in the present embodiment, the power supply is started when the power switch is switched from the off state to the on state, and the power supply is started with the power switch remaining in the on state. The performance content of the performance execution means when power supply is started is different.

Incidentally, the power switch 61 can be operated by opening the front door 12. Therefore, if power supply is started when the front door 12 is opened and the power switch 61 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. This is the case when power supply is started. In other words, if the power supply starts when the door member is opened and the power switch is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the power supply will start when the power switch is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. This is the case when it is started. On the other hand, if the front door 12 is opened and the power switch 61 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and then power supply is started after the front door 12 is closed, power is supplied while the power switch 61 is in the ON state. is started. In other words, if the power supply is started after the door member is opened and the power switch is switched from the off state to the on state, and the door member is closed, the power supply will be started with the power switch still in the on state. In this case.

In the slot machine 10, the power restoration warning performance ends when the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state. That is, in this embodiment, the alert regarding the start of power supply ends when the door member is switched from the open state to the closed state. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the power restoration appreciation performance ends when the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state. That is, in this embodiment, the specific performance ends when the door member is switched from an open state to a closed state.

Here, control related to execution of the power outage warning performance, the power outage thank you performance, the power restoration warning performance, and the power restoration thank you performance will be described. Note that in the slot machine 10, when power is being supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring section 72, this corresponds to when power is being supplied to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring section 72, this corresponds to when the power plug PG is connected to the external power source.

In the following description, a situation in which power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81 and in which power is being supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring CPU 81 will be referred to as a first situation. Further, a second situation is a situation in which power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81, but power is not being supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring CPU 81. Also, this is a time when power is not being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81, power is not being supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring CPU 81, and power is being supplied from the auxiliary power supply 73 to the monitoring CPU 81. Let the situation be the third situation. Note that when power is being supplied from the auxiliary power source 73 to the monitoring CPU 81, this corresponds to when power is not being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81. Incidentally, the first situation corresponds to, for example, a situation where the power plug PG is connected to the external power source and the power switch 61 is in the on state. The second situation corresponds to, for example, a situation where the power plug PG and the external power source are connected and the power switch 61 is in the off state. The third situation corresponds to, for example, a situation where the power plug PG and the external power source are not connected.

The monitoring CPU 81 monitors the presence or absence of power supply from the conversion circuit 71, the presence or absence of power supply from the power supply circuit 62, and the presence or absence of power supply from the auxiliary power supply 73. Identify if there is. Specifically, when power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 and when power is being supplied from the power supply circuit 62, the monitoring CPU 81 identifies the first situation. When power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 but not from the power supply circuit 62, the monitoring CPU 81 identifies the second situation. When power is not being supplied from either the conversion circuit 71 or the power supply circuit 62, but when power is being supplied from the auxiliary power supply 73, the monitoring CPU 81 identifies the third situation.

When the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the first situation has changed to the second situation, the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the power supply has been stopped when the power switch 61 has changed from the on state to the off state. At this time, the monitoring CPU 81 monitors information (hereinafter referred to as first power-off information) that can identify that the power supply has been stopped when the power switch 61 was switched from the on state to the off state. Store in RWM83. The monitoring RWM 83 stores and holds the first power-off information until the power supply is started and the first situation again occurs. Note that when switching from the first situation to the second situation, when the power switch 61 is turned off in a situation where it is specified that the power switch 61 is on, the main board 40 and the This corresponds to when the power supply to the board 50 is stopped. In other words, if the monitoring unit identifies that the power supply to the processing unit has been stopped due to the power switch being turned off in a situation where the power switch is specified to be in the on state, the monitoring unit It is determined that the power supply has been stopped when the switch is switched from the on state to the off state, and the result of the determination is stored and held.

When the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the first situation has changed to the third situation, the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the power supply has been stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the on state. At this time, the monitoring CPU 81 stores in the monitoring RWM 83 information (hereinafter referred to as second power-off information) that can specify that the power supply has been stopped while the power switch 61 remains on. The monitoring RWM 83 stores and holds the second power-off information until the power supply is started and the first situation returns. Note that when switching from the first situation to the third situation, the situation changes from a situation where the power switch 61 is on and power is being supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50, but when the power switch 61 is on and the power is being supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50. This corresponds to a situation where the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped. That is, the monitoring unit has switched from a situation where the power switch is on and power is being supplied to the processing unit to a situation where the power switch is on and power supply to the processing unit is stopped. If this is determined, it is determined that the power supply has been stopped while the power switch remains on, and the result of this determination is stored and retained.

When the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the second situation has changed to the first situation, the monitoring CPU 81 determines that power supply has been started when the power switch 61 has been switched from the off state to the on state. Then, the monitoring CPU 81 sends control information (hereinafter referred to as a first power restoration command) to the sub CPU 51 that can specify that power supply has started when the power switch 61 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. Output. Note that when switching from the second situation to the first situation, the main board 40 and the secondary This corresponds to when power supply to the board 50 is started. In other words, if the monitoring unit identifies that the power supply to the processing unit has started when the power switch is turned on in a situation where it is specified that the power switch is in the OFF state, the monitoring unit It is determined that power supply has started when the switch is switched from an off state to an on state.

When the monitoring CPU 81 identifies that the third situation has changed to the first situation, it determines that the power supply has started while the power switch 61 remains in the on state. Then, the monitoring CPU 81 outputs to the sub CPU 51 control information (hereinafter referred to as a second power restoration command) that can specify that power supply has started while the power switch 61 remains in the on state. Note that when switching from the third situation to the first situation, the power switch 61 is in the on state from a situation where the power switch 61 is in the on state but power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is not started. This corresponds to a state in which power supply to the main board 40 and sub board 50 is started. That is, the monitoring unit switches from a situation where the power switch is on but power supply to the processing unit has not started to a situation where the power switch is on and power supply to the processing unit has started. If it is determined that the power supply switch is in the on state, it is determined that power supply has started.

The monitoring CPU 81 generates control information that can specify how the power supply was stopped, both when switching from the second situation to the first situation and when switching from the third situation to the first situation. is output to the sub CPU 51. Specifically, if the first power-off information is stored in the monitoring RWM 83, the monitoring CPU 81 can identify that the power supply has been stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state. Control information (hereinafter referred to as a first power-off command) is output to the sub CPU 51. After outputting the first power-off command, the monitoring CPU 81 erases the first power-off information stored in the monitoring RWM 83. On the other hand, if the monitoring RWM 83 stores the second power off information, the monitoring CPU 81 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as second power off information) that can specify that the power supply has been stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the on state. command) is output to the sub CPU 51. After outputting the second power-off command, the monitoring CPU 81 erases the second power-off information stored in the monitoring RWM 83.

When the first power-off command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a power-off appreciation effect is executed. On the other hand, when the second power-off command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a power-off warning effect is executed. In this way, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 based on the result of the determination by the monitoring unit 72 when power supply is started. That is, when power supply is started, the effect control means controls the effect execution means based on the result of the determination in the monitoring section.

Furthermore, when the first power restoration command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a power restoration appreciation effect is executed. On the other hand, when the second power restoration command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a power restoration warning effect is executed. In this way, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 based on the result of the determination by the monitoring section 72. That is, the effect control means controls the effect execution means based on the result of the determination in the monitoring section.

Here, based on FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), the difference in the display content of the effect display device 15 depending on how the power supply was stopped, and the effect display depending on how the power supply was started. Differences in display contents of the device 15 will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the power supply is restarted after stopping the power supply by disconnecting the power plug PG from the external power supply while the power switch 61 is in the on state, A power-off warning image 90 is displayed on the performance display device 15, and a power-off warning performance is executed. This power-off warning performance is ended by operating the locking part SJ counterclockwise. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the power supply is restarted after stopping the power supply by switching the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, A gratitude image 91 is displayed, and a power-off gratitude effect is executed. Even when the front door 12 is closed, this power-off appreciation performance ends by opening the front door 12 and then closing the front door 12. Furthermore, if the front door 12 is open when the power-off thanks performance is executed, the power-off gratitude performance is ended by closing the front door 12. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, and the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the on state. The presentation contents (display contents) of the presentation display device 15 when power supply is started thereafter are different between the two cases.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11(a), when power supply is started by connecting the power plug PG and an external power source while the power switch 61 is in the on state, the effect display device 15 shows that the power is restored. A warning image 95 is displayed, and a power restoration warning effect is executed. This power restoration warning performance is ended by operating the locking part SJ counterclockwise. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the effect display device 15 displays a thank you image 96 for the restoration of power, and An electronic thank you performance is performed. Even when the front door 12 is closed, this performance of gratitude for power restoration ends by opening the front door 12 and then closing the front door 12. However, the power switch 61 cannot be operated unless the front door 12 is opened, so when power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the OFF state to the ON state, the front door 12 must be opened. It is assumed that the performance of gratitude for power restoration will be executed when the power is restored. In this case, the performance of gratitude for power restoration ends by closing the front door 12. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains in the on state. The presentation contents (display contents) of the presentation display device 15 when power supply is started are different between the two cases.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 11(a), when starting power supply by connecting the power plug PG to an external power source, the front door 12 may not be opened because the power switch 61 is not operated. Because of this assumption, it is assumed that the door opening image TG will not be displayed on the effect display device 15 and the opening effect will not be executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the front door 12 is opened in order to operate the power switch 61. Since this is assumed, it is assumed that the door opening image TG is displayed on the effect display device 15, and the opening effect is executed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on. , the presence or absence of execution of the open effect differs, and the effect content (display content) of the effect display device 15 when power supply is started differs.

Next, the case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply was stopped during execution of a fluctuation game, and the case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply was stopped while freeze control is being performed. I will explain about it. In the following explanation, when the power supply is started after the power supply has been stopped, or when the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped, the setting value switch 45 This is intended to be the case when the main backup processing and sub-backup processing are performed normally without any operation.

In the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, the slot machine 10 returns to the state while the variable game is being executed. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the slot machine 10 returns to the freeze control.

The case where the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game corresponds to the case where the power supply is stopped when any one of steps S115 to S119 is performed in the game progress main process (shown in FIG. 7). do. The case of returning during execution of the variable game corresponds to restarting from any one of steps S115 to S119 in the game progress main process. For example, in a fluctuating game, if the power supply is stopped after the reel rotation speed has already reached a constant speed, and if the power supply is restarted, the process will be restarted from any one of steps S116 to S119. That will happen. Regardless of which process from steps S115 to S119 the process is restarted from, if at least some of the reels are rotating, the process will proceed to step S116. For example, even if the return occurs while the process of step S117 is being performed, the determination result of step S117 cannot be made affirmative by operating the stop button within the period until the process of step S117 is finished. First, the process moves to step S116. As a result, if the return is made while the variable game is being executed, unless the determination result in step S116 is positive, the determination result in step S117 will be positive, and the rotation of the reels cannot be stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, the slot machine 10 returns to the execution of the variable game. In the slot machine 10, it is impossible to stop the rotation of the reels even if the stop button is operated at a timing before the rotation speed of the reels reaches a constant speed after power supply is started. In other words, if the power supply is started after the power supply stops while the reels are rotating during the execution of a fluctuating game, the power supply returns to the fluctuating game, and the reels start after the power supply starts. Even if the stop operation means is operated at a timing before the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed, it is impossible to stop the rotation of the reel.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), it is assumed that the power supply is stopped at timing t11 when the reels are rotating at a constant speed while the variable game is being executed, and the rotation of the reels is stopped. Thereafter, power supply is started at timing t12, and the speed at which the reel rotates (indicated as reel rotation speed in FIG. 12A) reaches a constant speed at subsequent timing t13. In this case, the rotation of the reels cannot be stopped even if the stop button is operated during the period from timing t12 when power supply starts to timing t13 when the speed at which the reels rotate reaches a constant speed (see FIG. 12). In a), it is indicated that the stop operation is not possible). On the other hand, after timing t13 when the reel rotation speed reaches a constant speed, the reel rotation can be stopped by operating the stop button (FIG. 12(a) shows that the stop operation is possible).

When the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating when freeze control is being performed, any one of steps S206 to S210 is performed in the stagnation effect processing (shown in FIG. 8). This corresponds to the case where the power supply is interrupted while the system is in use. The case of returning to freeze control corresponds to restarting from any one of steps S206 to S210 in the stagnation effect processing. For example, when freeze control is being performed and the power supply is stopped after the reel rotation speed has already reached a constant speed, when the power supply is restarted, steps S208 to S210 are performed. The process is restarted from one of these processes. When restarting from any of the processes in steps S208 to S209, if at least some of the reels are rotating, the process moves to step S208, and by operating the stop button, It becomes possible to stop the rotation of the reels. As a result, when the freeze control is restored, even if the speed at which the reels rotate has not reached the constant speed, the determination result in step S208 becomes affirmative, and the rotation of the reels can be stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, the power supply returns to the freeze control. In the slot machine 10, it is possible to stop the rotation of the reels by operating the stop button at a timing before the speed at which the reels rotate reaches a constant speed after power supply is started. In other words, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is resumed and the reels are rotated after the power supply is started. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel by operating the stop operation means at a timing before the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), it is assumed that the power supply is stopped and the rotation of the reels is stopped at timing t21 when freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating at a constant speed. Thereafter, power supply is started at timing t22, and the speed at which the reel rotates (indicated as reel rotational speed in FIG. 12(b)) reaches a constant speed at subsequent timing t23. In this case, after timing t22 when power supply is started, the rotation of the reels can be stopped by operating the stop button even before the rotation speed of the reels reaches a constant speed (Fig. 12(b) indicates that the stop operation is possible).

In the slot machine 10, when the freeze control is performed, a navigation effect is executed that suggests or informs the user that the white seven symbol is the target position. In the slot machine 10, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the navigation effect is being executed on the effect display device 15. In this case, the reels are rotated as the freeze control is restored, and a navigation performance that is different from that before the power supply was stopped is executed. In this way, when the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is being executed by the effect execution means, the power supply is stopped after the power supply is stopped. When restarted, the freeze control is restored and the reels are rotated, while an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is executed by the effect execution means in a manner different from the manner before the power supply is stopped.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, a navigation effect that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. When a navigation effect that encourages stopping the rotation of the reels is executed, a stop promotion image TS is displayed on the effect display device 15. In this embodiment, the stop promotion image TS is an image that includes text information such as "Please stop the reels." Incidentally, when a navigation effect that prompts to stop the rotation of the reels is executed, the navigation effect continues until the freeze control ends, that is, until the stagnation end command is input. Prompting the user to stop the rotation of the reels can also be interpreted as prompting the user to operate the stop button. In this embodiment, the navigation effect that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels corresponds to the second mode of operation effect. In other words, the second mode is a mode that encourages stopping the rotation of the reels. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the navigation performance that suggests or informs the white seven symbol as the target position and the navigation performance that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop button correspond to the operation performance of the first aspect. That is, the first aspect includes an aspect of suggesting or notifying the pressed position. That is, the first aspect includes an aspect in which at least some of the symbols displayed on the display unit are suggested or notified when the rotation of the reels is stopped. Further, the first aspect includes an aspect in which the order in which the stop buttons are pressed is suggested or notified. As described above, in the present embodiment, the modes of operation performance include a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the navigation performance is being executed on the performance display device 15, after the power supply is stopped, the power supply is stopped. When the supply is resumed, the freeze control is returned to, the reels rotate, and the navigation effect is executed. At this time, the navigation effect executed before the power supply is stopped is a navigation effect that suggests or informs that the white seven symbol is the target position. On the other hand, the navigation effect executed after the power supply is resumed is a navigation effect that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels. That is, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the operation performance is being executed by the performance execution means in the first mode. In this case, the reels are rotated while returning to the freeze control, and the operation performance is executed by the performance execution means in the second mode.

Incidentally, if the power supply is not stopped while the freeze control is being performed and the white seven symbol is stopped and displayed at each middle stop position of the reels 16a to 16c and a specific symbol combination is stopped, , an additional effect is executed on the effect display device 15. Furthermore, additional benefits will be added and benefits will be given. That is, when freeze control is being performed and a specific symbol combination is stopped without power supply being stopped while the reels are rotating, a benefit is given by the production execution means. A benefit awarding performance that suggests or informs the user is executed, and the benefit is awarded.

On the other hand, if the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating and freeze control is being performed, after the power supply is restarted, each middle stop position of the reels 16a to 16c is When the white seven symbols are stopped and displayed and a specific symbol combination is stopped, the additional production is not executed on the production display device 15. However, in this case, although the additional effect is not executed, the additional effect is performed and the benefit is granted. In particular, in the slot machine 10, since the top-up is internally performed in the top-up lottery process in the advantageous lottery process before the stagnation game process in which freeze control is performed, even if the top-up game is not executed. However, benefits will still be granted. As mentioned above, if the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating and the freeze control is being performed, and then a specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is resumed. , the benefit is awarded while the benefit granting performance is not executed by the performance execution means.

Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, a navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which to press the stop buttons may be executed during execution of a variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game and the navigation effect is being executed on the effect display device 15, , the reel returns during execution of the variable game, the reels rotate, and the same navigation effect as before the power supply was stopped is executed. In this way, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during the execution of the fluctuating game and the performance related to the operation of the stop operation means is being executed by the performance execution means. In this case, the reel returns during execution of the fluctuating game, the reels rotate, and the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is executed by the effect execution means in the same manner as before the power supply was stopped.

In this way, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during the execution of the fluctuating game and the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons are pressed is being performed. In this case, the reel returns to the execution of the variable game, the reels rotate, and a navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons is executed. That is, when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation performance is being executed by the performance execution means in the first mode, , the reel rotates while the variable game is being executed, and the operation effect is executed by the effect execution means in the first mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the navigation effect is being executed on the effect display device 15 during execution of the variable game, instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37. In this way, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37 during execution of the variable game, Upon returning to the game during execution of the variable game, the reels rotate and instruction information is displayed. That is, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during the execution of the fluctuating game and the notification device is performing an effect related to the operation of the stop operation device. When the variable game returns during execution, the reels rotate, and the notification means performs an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means. As described above, after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game and the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is being executed in both the notification means and the effect execution means. When the power supply is resumed, the variable game returns to the running state, the reels rotate, and the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is executed in both the notification means and the effect execution means.

However, in the slot machine 10, when the navigation effect is being executed during the execution of the variable game, if the stop button is operated in a different push order from the push order suggested or notified in the navigation effect, the navigation effect The performance ends midway. In the slot machine 10, the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, and the power supply is stopped at a timing after the execution of the navigation effect on the effect display device 15 is finished, and then the power supply is restarted. In this case, the reel returns to the execution of the variable game and the reels rotate, but the navigation effect is not executed on the effect display device 15. That is, when the reels are rotating during execution of a variable game, and the power supply is restarted after being stopped at a timing after the execution of the operation performance of the first aspect in the performance execution means is completed. In this case, the reel returns during execution of the variable game and the reels rotate, but the operation performance is not executed by the performance execution means.

Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, even if the navigation performance on the performance display device 15 ends due to the stop button being operated in a push order different from the push order suggested or notified in the navigation performance, the payout display will not be displayed. The display of instruction information in section 37 continues. In the slot machine 10, when the navigation performance ends midway, the power supply is stopped while the instruction information is being displayed and the reels are rotating, and then the power supply is restarted. In this case, the reel returns while the variable game is being executed, the reels rotate, and instruction information is displayed. That is, the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, and the power supply is stopped at a timing after the execution of the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means in the effect execution means is finished, and then the power supply is restarted. In this case, the reel returns during execution of the variable game, the reels rotate, and the notification means performs an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means. As described above, the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, and the power supply is stopped at a timing after the execution of the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means in the effect execution means is finished, and then the power supply is stopped. When restarted, the variable game returns to execution, the reels rotate, and the notification means executes a performance related to the operation of the stop operation means, while the performance execution means executes a performance related to the operation of the stop operation means. Not done.

Here, control related to the navigation effect will be described in the case where the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed and the case where the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed.

When the main CPU 41 returns during execution of the variable game due to the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 specifies whether instruction information was being displayed when the power supply stopped. If the instruction information was being displayed when the power supply stopped, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit 37 so that the instruction information that was being displayed when the power supply stopped is displayed. Note that if the instruction information was not displayed when the power supply was stopped, the main CPU 41 does not display the instruction information on the payout display section 37 as the main CPU 41 returns during execution of the variable game.

In addition, when returning to a state where the variable game is being executed due to the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 specifies whether the navigation effect was being executed when the power supply stopped. If the navigation performance was being executed when the power supply stopped, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the navigation performance that was being executed when the power supply stopped is executed again. Note that if the navigation effect was not being executed when the power supply was stopped, the sub CPU 51 will not execute the navigation effect as the sub CPU 51 returns during execution of the variable game.

Further, when returning to freeze control with the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute a navigation effect that prompts to stop the rotation of the reels. At this time, as the sub CPU 51 returns to the freeze control, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the navigation effect that suggests or informs the white seven symbol as the target position, which was being executed when the power supply was stopped.

Next, based on FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), an example of display contents of the effect display device 15 when power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14(a), when freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the effect display device 15 displays a navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position. executed. At this time, the effect display device 15 does not execute a navigation effect that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels. Then, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the effect display device In step 15, instead of a navigation performance that suggests or informs the player that the white seven symbol is the target position, a navigation performance that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. In addition, when the reels stop rotating while the freeze control after recovery is being performed, and the white seven symbol is stopped and displayed at each middle stop position of reels 16a to 16c, and a specific symbol combination is stopped. Even so, the effect display device 15 does not execute the additional effect.

In this way, power is supplied when the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, and when the navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is being executed on the effect display device 15. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, a navigation performance is executed on the performance display device 15 that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position before the power supply is stopped. On the other hand, the power supply is stopped when the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is being executed on the effect display device 15. After that, when the power supply is restarted, a navigation performance that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels is executed on the performance display device 15 after the power supply is restarted. That is, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the operation performance is being executed by the performance execution means in the first mode. In this case, before the power supply is stopped, the performance execution means executes the operation performance in the first mode, and after the power supply is restarted, the performance execution means executes the operation performance in the second mode.

Incidentally, after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is being executed on the effect display device 15, When the power supply is resumed, the navigation effect prompting the user to stop the rotation of the reels is executed again.

Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, background music is output from the speaker 14 while the variable game is being executed. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the rotation of the reels stops in the variable game, a stop sound is output from the speaker 14 in conjunction with the stop. However, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, the background music is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. In this case, in the slot machine 10, background music is output when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variable game. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, even if the power supply is stopped during execution of a variable game, when the reels stop rotating in the variable game after the power supply is resumed, the speaker A stop sound is output from 14. In this way, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game, both the background music and the stop sound are output from the speaker 14. That is, in this embodiment, if the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, after the power supply is restarted, the background music is not output from the speaker 14, but the stop sound is output from the speaker 14. . That is, in this embodiment, if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, after the power supply is restarted, the specific sound will not be output from the sound output means, while the non-specific sound will not be output from the sound output means. Output.

Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, background music is output from the speaker 14 when freeze control is being performed. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the rotation of the reels stops while the freeze control is being performed, a stop sound is output from the speaker 14 in conjunction with the stop. However, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the background music will not be output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. In this case, in the slot machine 10, the background music is output when the start lever 20 is operated to start the next variable game after the variable game started after the freeze control ends. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control will be resumed after the power supply is resumed, but the rotation of the reels may be stopped during the freeze control. Also, no stop sound is output from the speaker 14. In this manner, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is not stopped while the freeze control is being performed, both the background music and the stop sound are output from the speaker 14. That is, in this embodiment, if the power supply is not stopped while freeze control is being performed, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, after the power supply is restarted, the freeze control is returned to, but the background while the freeze control is being performed. Music is not output from the speaker 14. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, after the power supply is restarted, the freeze control is restored, but when the freeze control is being performed, the power supply is stopped. Stop sound is not output from the speaker 14. That is, in this embodiment, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is returned to, but when the freeze control is being performed, the power supply is restarted. The specific sound is not output from the sound output means. In addition, in this embodiment, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, while the freeze control is being performed, the power supply is restarted. Non-specific sounds are not output from the sound output means. However, in the slot machine 10, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed and the freeze control is returned to, the fluctuation that starts after the freeze control ends. When the rotation of the reels is stopped in the game, a stop sound is output from the speaker 14 in conjunction with the stop.

Here, control related to the output of background music and stop sound when power supply is restarted will be described.
If the sub CPU 51 returns while the variable game is being executed, the sub CPU 51 does not output background music. Similarly, when returning to freeze control, the sub CPU 51 does not output background music. Note that when the background music is not being output, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that the background music is output when the variable game start command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that background music in a performance state that can be specified from the performance state information is output.

Further, even if the game returns to the original state while the variable game is being executed, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that a stop sound is output when an operation command is input. On the other hand, when returning to freeze control, the sub CPU 51 does not output a stop sound even if a stop operation command is input. However, if an operation command is input during execution of the subsequent variable game, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that a stop sound is output.

Further, in the slot machine 10, situations in which the volume can be adjusted include a period in which a variable game is being executed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, in principle, the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons B1 and B2 during execution of the variable game. For example, in the slot machine 10, even if the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, if the power supply is restarted later, the slot machine 10 can be returned to the operating mode while the variable game is being executed and the buttons B1 and B2 can be operated. Volume can be adjusted. That is, in this embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the fluctuation game is being executed, the volume is adjusted by returning to the execution of the fluctuation game and operating the adjustment operation means. It is possible. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, the buttons B1 and B2 must be pressed before the power supply is stopped and during the period in which the variable game is being executed. You can adjust the volume by operating it. That is, in this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped while the fluctuation game is being executed, the buttons B1 and B2 are operated before the power supply is stopped and within the period when the fluctuation game is being executed. This allows you to adjust the volume. Although details will be described later, in the slot machine 10, there are times when the volume cannot be adjusted even when a variable game is being executed.

In the slot machine 10, situations in which the volume can be adjusted may include a period in which freeze control is being performed. For example, in the slot machine 10, in principle, when freeze control is being performed, the volume can be adjusted by operating buttons B1 and B2. However, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed and then the power supply is restarted, even if the freeze control is restored, the buttons B1 and B2 must be operated for at least a specific period of time. Even if you do, you cannot adjust the volume. In other words, in this embodiment, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is returned to, and it is assumed that the adjustment operation means has been operated for at least a specific period. Also, the volume cannot be adjusted. The "specific period" in the slot machine 10 is defined as the period from when power supply is restarted until the variable game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific period includes at least a period from when power supply is restarted until freeze control ends. In this way, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is restarted after being stopped while the freeze control is being performed, even if the fluctuating game is being executed after the freeze control is being performed, The volume cannot be adjusted. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, the volume can be adjusted before the power supply is stopped, but when the power supply is stopped, Volume cannot be adjusted after power supply is restored. That is, in the slot machine 10, if power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, the buttons B1 and B2 are You can adjust the volume by operating. That is, in this embodiment, when power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, the adjustment operation means is not operated before the power supply is stopped and during the period when freeze control is being performed. You can adjust the volume by operating it.

Here, a description will be given of control that makes it impossible to adjust the volume when power supply is resumed.
When returning to freeze control, the sub CPU 51 does not update the volume information until the variable game ends even if detection signals from the buttons B1 and B2 are input. As a result, if power supply is restarted after being stopped while freeze control is being performed, the volume cannot be adjusted until the variable game ends. Note that when the sub CPU 51 returns while the variable game is being executed, the sub CPU 51 does not set a period during which the volume cannot be adjusted due to the return while the variable game is being executed.

Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped, the volume is set. Specifically, if the power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while the volume is the same as the volume set by the changeover switch SW, the volume continues to be set by the changeover switch SW. The volume will be set to the same volume as the current level. On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the volume is different from the volume set by the changeover switch SW, the volume will not be the same as when the power supply was stopped. The volume is set at the level set by the selector switch SW. As described above, in this embodiment, if power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped when the volume is at the specific volume, the volume continues to be at the specific volume. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while the volume is at a volume other than the specific volume, the volume does not become a volume other than the specific volume and becomes the specific volume. .

Here, control for setting volume information when power supply is resumed will be described.
In the sub-backup process, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the stage that can be specified from the volume information stored in the sub-RWM 53 is the same as the stage set by the changeover switch SW. If the stage that can be specified from the volume information stored in the sub-RWM 53 and the stage set by the changeover switch SW are the same, the sub-CPU 51 does not update the volume information. The volume information at this time is volume information that can specify the same stage as the stage set by the changeover switch SW. Further, if the stage that can be specified from the volume information stored in the sub-RWM 53 and the stage set by the changeover switch SW are not the same, the sub-CPU 51 performs the same stage as the stage set by the changeover switch SW. is updated to identifiable volume information.

Next, based on FIGS. 15(a) to 15(d), we will determine whether background music and stop sound are output from the speaker 14, the situation where the volume can be adjusted or the volume cannot be adjusted, and the start of power supply. An example of the volume information set accordingly will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), the stage set by the changeover switch SW is the fourth stage, and the volume stage that can be specified from the volume information (FIGS. 15(a) to 15(d) In this case, it is assumed that the adjustment volume (referred to as "adjusted volume") is at the fourth level. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15(b), if the power supply is restarted after being stopped, the volume level continues to be the fourth level. In this way, if the power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped when the volume level that can be identified from the volume information is the fourth stage, which is the same as the stage set by the changeover switch SW, the volume will continue to be the fourth stage. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15C, it is assumed that the stage set by the changeover switch SW is the fourth stage, and the volume stage that can be specified from the volume information is the third stage. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15(d), if the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped, the volume level will not be the third stage that can be identified from the volume information, and the changeover switch SW This is the fourth stage set by.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the volume can be adjusted while the variable game is being executed. Further, while the variable game is being executed, background sound is output from the speaker 14. Additionally, if the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel is operated while the reels are rotating during execution of a fluctuating game, a stop sound will be emitted from the speaker 14 as the reels stop rotating. is output from. In addition, as shown in FIG. 15(b), when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during the execution of the fluctuation game, if the power supply is restarted, the fluctuation game is executed. Return inside. While the variable game is being executed after returning, the volume can be adjusted in the same way as before the power supply was stopped. On the other hand, while the variable game is being executed after the return, no background sound is output from the speaker 14. However, even if the fluctuating game is in progress after returning, if the stop button corresponding to the rotating reels is operated, a stop sound will be output from the speaker 14 as the reels stop rotating. be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15(c), when freeze control is being performed, the volume can be adjusted. Furthermore, when freeze control is being performed, background sound is output from the speaker 14. In addition, if the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel is operated while the reels are rotating while freeze control is being performed, a stop sound will be heard as the reels stop rotating. is output from the speaker 14. In addition, as shown in FIG. 15(d), when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating and the freeze control is being performed, if the power supply is restarted, the freeze Return to control. When freeze control is being performed after recovery, the volume cannot be adjusted. Furthermore, when the freeze control after recovery is being performed, no background sound is output from the speaker 14. In addition, when freeze control is performed after recovery, even if the stop button corresponding to a rotating reel is operated and the rotation of the reel stops, the rotation of the reel will stop. Accordingly, the stop sound is not output from the speaker 14.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained below.
(1) When power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, for example, when the power plug PG is connected to an external power source while the power switch 61 remains on, the main board 4 It can be assumed that the situation is such that power is being supplied to the sub-board 50. If power is supplied to the main board 40 and sub board 50 as a result of the power plug PG being connected to an external power source while the power switch 61 remains on, the power will not be stable and overvoltage may occur. This may cause a malfunction. Therefore, it is recommended that power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 be started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state. Therefore, the power supply is different between the case where the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and the case where the power supply is started with the power switch 61 remaining in the on state. The content of the performance on the performance display device 15 when started is configured to be different. As a result, it is possible to check how the power supply was started from the presentation content on the presentation display device 15 when the power supply was started, and by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the main It becomes possible to appropriately perform the effect so that power supply to the board 40 and the sub-board 50 is started.

(2) Even if the power switch 61 is in an off state and the power plug PG is not connected to an external power source, the monitoring unit 72 is supplied with power from the auxiliary power source 73. Even if the power switch 61 is in the off state and the power plug PG is not connected to an external power source, the monitoring unit 72 monitors the state of the power switch 61 and the main board 40 and the sub board 50. The status of the power supply can be monitored. As a result, it is possible to easily accurately determine whether power supply has started when the power switch 61 has been switched from the off state to the on state.

(3) If the front door 12 is opened and the power switch 61 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and then the power supply is started after the front door 12 is closed, the production display device 15 warns of power recovery. An evocative performance is executed. By executing such a power restoration warning performance, even if power supply is started with the power switch 61 in the on state, from the next time onwards, for example, the power plug PG will be unplugged while the power switch 61 is in the on state. By connecting to an external power source, it is possible to suppress the start of power supply.

Further, the power restoration warning effect ends when the front door 12 is switched from the open state to the closed state. In other words, for example, even if you find it troublesome to open the front door 12 and turn on the power switch 61, and start power supply by connecting the power plug PG to an external power source, you will end up with a power failure warning. It is necessary to open the front door 12 to end the evocative performance. Thereby, the power supply can be prompted to start when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state. In addition, since it is necessary to open the front door 12 in order to end the power restoration warning performance, the existence of the power switch 61 can be confirmed when the front door 12 is opened.

(4) When power supply is started by opening the front door 12 and switching the power switch 61 from the OFF state to the ON state, the performance display device 15 executes a performance expressing gratitude for the restoration of power. Then, the power restoration appreciation performance ends when the state in which the front door 12 is open is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. Basically, when power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is opened in order to operate the power switch 61. Therefore, by closing the front door 12 and ending the thank you for power restoration performance, it is possible to encourage the user to close the front door 12 after the power supply has started.

In addition, a situation in which the power switch 61 is switched from an OFF state to an ON state while the front door 12 is closed is a situation where the power switch 61 is to be switched from an OFF state to an ON state without opening the front door 12, and therefore it is considered illegal. may have been carried out. However, since the thank you performance for power restoration ends when the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state, the power switch 61 is turned off without opening the front door 12. Even if the state is switched from the state to the on state, it is necessary to open the front door 12 in order to end the performance of thanking the power restoration. Thereby, it is possible to suppress fraud committed by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state while the front door 12 is closed.

(5) When the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on, for example, the connection between the power plug PG and the external power supply is disconnected while the power switch 61 remains on. It can be assumed that the situation is such that the power supply to the board 40 and the sub-board 50 is stopped. If the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped due to the power plug PG being disconnected from the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains on, the power will not be stable and overvoltage etc. may occur and cause a malfunction. Therefore, it is recommended that the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 be stopped by switching the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state. Therefore, there are two cases in which the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, and when the power supply is stopped with the power switch 61 remaining in the on state. The content of the performance on the performance display device 15 when started is configured to be different. As a result, it is possible to check how the power supply was stopped from the presentation content on the presentation display device 15 when the power supply was started, and by switching the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, the main It becomes possible to appropriately execute the effect so that the power supply to the board 40 and the sub-board 50 is stopped.

(6) Even if the power switch 61 is in an off state and the power plug PG is not connected to an external power source, the monitoring unit 72 is supplied with power from the auxiliary power source 73. Even if the power plug PG is not connected to an external power source, the monitoring unit 72 determines whether the power supply has been stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state. can be carried out, and the determination results can be stored and retained.

(7) When the power supply is stopped without opening the front door 12 and leaving the power switch 61 in the on state, the effect display device 15 executes a power-off warning effect. By executing such a power-off warning effect, even if the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on, from the next time onwards, for example, the power plug PG may be connected while the power switch 61 remains on. By disconnecting the external power source, it is possible to prevent the power supply from being stopped.

Furthermore, the power-off warning performance does not end even if the state in which the front door 12 is open changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed, but ends when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. In other words, simply opening and closing the front door 12 does not end the power outage warning performance, and in order to end the power outage warning performance, it is necessary to satisfy the cancellation condition. It can be easily left behind.

(8) When power supply is started by opening the front door 12 and switching the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, the effect display device 15 executes a power-off appreciation effect. In this way, by executing the power-off thanks performance, the power supply is stopped by switching the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, that is, the power supply is stopped. It can be determined that the stop was performed without any problems.

Further, the power-off appreciation performance does not end even if the state in which the front door 12 is open changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed, but ends when a predetermined release condition is satisfied. In other words, simply opening and closing the front door 12 does not end the power outage appreciation performance, and in order to end the power outage appreciation performance, a release condition must be satisfied, so that the power outage gratitude performance is likely to leave a lasting impression. be able to.

(9) The predetermined release condition is established when the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. That is, unless the locking part SJ can be operated, the release condition cannot be satisfied. For this reason, even if the power supply is restarted after being stopped to commit a fraudulent act, if the locking part SJ cannot be operated, the power outage warning performance or power outage thank you performance will end. Therefore, fraudulent acts themselves can be suppressed.

(10) Even if the power switch 61 is in the off state, power is supplied to the auxiliary power source 73 if the power plug PG is connected to the external power source. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the capacitance of the auxiliary power supply 73, which can contribute to cost reduction.

(11) If power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, freeze control will be restored and the volume will be reduced even if buttons B1 and B2 are operated for at least a certain period of time. Not adjustable. On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game, the volume can be adjusted by returning to the execution of the fluctuation game and operating the buttons B1 and B2. In this way, depending on whether or not the volume can be adjusted after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the fluctuating game is running, the difference between when freeze control is being performed and when the fluctuating game is being executed is determined. It can be determined at which point the power supply has stopped. By making the user understand whether the power supply has stopped while the freeze control is being performed or when the variable game is being executed, it is possible to reassure the user and to appropriately execute the performance.

(12) If the power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped when the volume is the same as the volume set by the changeover switch SW, the volume will continue to be set by the changeover switch SW. The volume will be the same as the volume at the current stage. On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while the volume is at a level other than the volume level set by the changeover switch SW, the volume level is set by the changeover switch SW. The volume is the same as the volume set by the selector switch SW. That is, regardless of the volume when the power supply was stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the volume becomes the same volume as the volume set by the changeover switch SW. In this way, when the power supply is resumed, the volume is unified, so it is possible to prevent the volume from changing every time the power supply is resumed, which would cause a sense of discomfort, and to perform the production appropriately. can do.

(13) The stages set by the changeover switch SW can be changed by operating the changeover switch SW. Therefore, for example, the volume when the power supply is restarted can be changed depending on the environment of the game parlor, and as a result, it becomes possible to appropriately execute the performance.

(14) If power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, freeze control will be restored and the volume will be reduced even if buttons B1 and B2 are operated for at least a specific period of time. Not adjustable. However, if the power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, buttons B1 and B2 must not be operated before the power supply is stopped and during the period when freeze control is being performed. You can adjust the volume with . In this way, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, the volume cannot be adjusted, unlike before the power supply was stopped. As a result, after the power supply is resumed, the user's awareness of adjusting the volume can be reduced, the freeze control can be easily drawn to attention, and the period during which the freeze control is being performed can be made easier to enjoy.

On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game, the volume can be adjusted by returning to the execution of the fluctuation game and operating the buttons B1 and B2. If the power supply is stopped while the fluctuating game is being executed, the volume can be adjusted by operating buttons B1 and B2 before the power supply is stopped and while the fluctuating game is being executed. Adjustable. In other words, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the volume can be adjusted in the same way as before the power supply was stopped. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the inability to adjust the volume while the variable game is being executed.

(15) The specific period includes at least the period from when the power supply is restarted until the freeze control ends. In other words, if power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, freeze control will be restored and at least the period from when power supply is restarted until freeze control ends. Even if buttons B1 and B2 are operated over the period, the volume cannot be adjusted. As a result, if the power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed and the volume cannot be adjusted after power supply is resumed, the level of attention to the freeze control will be reduced at least until the freeze control ends. It is possible to suppress a decline in the level of interest and effectively improve interest.

(16) If the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game, both the background music and the stop sound are output from the speaker 14. However, if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, after the power supply is restarted, the background music will not be output from the speaker 14, but the stop sound will be output from the speaker 14. Thereby, depending on whether the background music is output from the speaker 14, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect so that it can be determined whether the power supply has stopped during execution of the variable game. As a result, it is possible to provide peace of mind by making the user understand that the power supply has been stopped while the fluctuating game is being executed. On the other hand, the stop sound is output from the speaker 14 both when the power supply is not stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game. In this way, even if the background music is not output after the power supply is stopped, the stop sound is output, so it can be confirmed that the speaker 14 is not malfunctioning, and it can be reassured.

(17) The stop sound is output from the speaker 14 when the rotation of the reels stops. In this way, by configuring the system so that the stop sound output from the speaker 14 when the rotation of the reels stops is output even after the power supply is resumed, the rotation of the reels can be controlled in a fluctuating game. It is possible to make it easier to feel the joy of stopping, and the performance can be executed appropriately.

(18) In the case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, even if the freeze control is restored, the stop sound is not heard from the speaker 14 when the freeze control is being performed. There is no output from. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the power supply has stopped during execution of the variable game or when freeze control is being performed, based on whether a stop sound is output from the speaker 14. This allows the player to enjoy the game with peace of mind, knowing whether the power supply has stopped while the variable game is being executed or when the freeze control is being performed.

(19) If power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while freeze control is being performed, freeze control will be restored and power supply will be restarted. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reels by operating the stop button at a timing before the rotation speed of the reels reaches a constant speed. For this reason, for example, if the power supply is temporarily stopped while freeze control is being performed, and then returns to freeze control, the reel rotation speed will start before the reel rotation speed reaches the constant speed. Since the rotation can be stopped, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience that may occur due to a temporary stoppage of power supply, and to perform the performance appropriately. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to a temporary stoppage of power supply.

(20) Even if the power supply is temporarily stopped, for example, in a fluctuating game, if the stop button is operated when the reel rotation speed has not reached the constant speed, it should not be stopped. There is a risk that the symbol combinations will be stopped and a prize that was not scheduled to be awarded will be awarded to the player. It is also conceivable that fraud may take advantage of this. Therefore, if the power supply stops while the reels are spinning during a fluctuating game, and then starts supplying power, the fluctuating game will return to the running state, and the reels will start running after the power supply starts. It is made impossible to stop the rotation of the reels even if the stop button is operated at a timing before the rotation speed of the reels reaches a constant speed. As a result, as described above, it is possible to prevent a player from being awarded a prize that was not intended to be given, and from fraud that takes advantage of the prize.

(21) If the reels are rotating while freeze control is being performed, and the power supply is stopped while a navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons are pressed, the power supply is stopped. When restarted, the reel returns to freeze control, the reels rotate, and a navigation effect is executed to prompt the user to stop the reel rotation. That is, after the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect is executed in a manner different from the manner before the power supply was stopped. As a result, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the reel will return to the freeze control and the reel is rotating. Based on the execution of the navigation effect that prompts the user to stop the rotation, it becomes possible to recognize that the power supply has stopped while the freeze control is being performed. That is, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, either the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which to press the stop button or the navigation effect that prompts to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. Depending on whether the freeze control is being performed or not, it is possible to appropriately perform the effect so that it can be determined whether the power supply has stopped while the freeze control is being performed. As a result, it is possible to provide peace of mind by making the user understand whether the power supply has been stopped while freeze control is being performed, and it is possible to enjoy the period during which freeze control is being performed with peace of mind.

(22) Power supply was restarted after power supply was stopped while the reels were rotating during a fluctuating game and a navigation effect suggesting or notifying the order in which the stop buttons were pressed was being performed. In this case, the reel returns during execution of the variable game, the reels rotate, and a navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons is executed. In this way, when the power supply is restarted, when the fluctuation game is being executed, not when the freeze control is being performed, the order in which the stop buttons are pressed is the same as when the power supply is stopped. A navigation effect that suggests or informs is executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the fact that the navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons is not executed while the variable game is being executed.

(23) Even when the reels are rotating during the execution of a fluctuating game, the power supply stops after the navigation effect that suggests or informs you of the order in which the stop buttons are pressed has already been completed. If restarted, the navigation effect will not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the navigation performance that had already ended before the power supply being stopped being executed when the power supply is restarted.

(24) If the reels are rotating while freeze control is being performed and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the navigation effect is being executed, the power supply will stop. Before this, a navigation effect that suggests or informs the white seven symbol as a target position is executed. That is, before the power supply is stopped, a navigation effect is executed that suggests or informs that the white seven symbol will be displayed in the display window 12a when the rotation of the reels stops. On the other hand, if the reels are rotating while freeze control is being performed and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the navigation effect is being executed, the power supply will be restarted. After that, a navigation effect is executed that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels. In other words, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the navigation effect that suggests or informs the white seven symbol as the target position will not be executed, but the rotation of the reels will A navigation effect prompting you to stop is executed. In this way, even if the navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is not executed, the rotation of the reels is stopped by executing the navigation effect that prompts to stop the rotation of the reels. This makes it possible to prevent the freeze control from being performed without the player knowing what to do.

(25) When freeze control is being performed and a specific symbol combination is stopped without power supply being stopped while the reels are rotating, an additional effect is executed on the effect display device 15. be done. On the other hand, if the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during freeze control, and then a specific symbol combination stops after the power supply is restarted, The additional performance is not executed on the performance display device 15. However, when freeze control is in effect and the reels are rotating, certain symbol combinations may be If there is a stoppage, an additional charge will be made. In this way, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the power supply stops, and then after the power supply is restarted, when a specific symbol combination stops, the additional effect will be activated. Even if it is not executed, the addition will be performed, so there will be no disadvantage such as the addition not being performed due to the power supply being stopped. Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the players will not be anxious and can enjoy the game with peace of mind even when the power supply is resumed.

(26) When the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is being executed on the effect display device 15, the power supply is interrupted. Assume that the power supply is restarted after the power has been stopped. At this time, after the power supply is resumed, the reels rotate as the freeze control returns, and the navigation effect that suggests or informs the white seven symbol as the target position is displayed on the effect display device 15 controlled by the sub-board 50. Not executed. As a result, when freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, freeze control is performed depending on whether a navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is being executed. It is possible to perform an appropriate performance so that it can be determined whether the power supply has stopped when the vehicle is in use. As a result, it is possible to provide peace of mind by making the user understand whether the power supply has been stopped while freeze control is being performed, and it is possible to enjoy the period during which freeze control is being performed with peace of mind. On the other hand, when the reels are rotating while the variable game is being executed, and a navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons is being executed on the effect display device 15, the instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37. Suppose that the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the display is displayed. At this time, after the power supply is resumed, the variable game returns to execution, the reels rotate, and the effect display device 15 controlled by the sub-board 50 suggests or notifies the order in which to press the stop buttons. The navigation effect is executed, and instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37 controlled by the main board 40. In other words, while a variable game is being executed, when the power supply is resumed, a navigation effect that suggests or informs you of the order in which to press the stop buttons will be executed in the same way as when the power supply is stopped, and the instructions will be displayed. Information will be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the fact that the navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons is not executed while the variable game is being executed. In addition, in the payout display section 37 controlled by the main board 40, which is generally superior to the sub-board 50 from the viewpoint of security, instruction information is displayed when the power supply is resumed. Even if the navigation effect is not executed in step 15, a sense of security can be provided.

(27) Even when the reels are rotating during execution of a variable game, the power supply is stopped after the execution of the navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons has already been completed on the effect display device 15. After that, when the power supply is resumed, the navigation effect is not executed on the effect display device 15. However, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped in a situation where the navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons has already ended, the payout display section 37 controlled by the main board 40 Since the instruction information is displayed, a sense of security can be given even if the navigation effect is not executed on the effect display device 15.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- Even if the power switch 61 is in the off state, the configuration may be such that power is supplied to the backup power source 63 as long as the power plug PG is connected to the external power source. That is, in a situation where the power plug PG is connected to an external power source, the configuration may be such that power is supplied to the backup power source 63 as a memory retention power source. In this case, for example, it becomes possible to reduce the capacitance of the backup power supply 63, which can contribute to cost reduction.

- Power supply starts when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and when the power supply starts with the power switch 61 remaining in the on state. The content of the performance on the performance display device 15 may be the same when the performance is performed. For example, the power restoration alert performance and the power restoration appreciation performance may not be executed.

- Power supply starts when the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, and when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on. The content of the performance on the performance display device 15 may be the same when the performance is performed. For example, the power-off warning performance and the power-off appreciation performance may not be executed.

- When power supply is started in response to the power switch 61 being switched from the OFF state to the ON state, a configuration may be configured such that the power restoration appreciation performance is not performed. Further, when power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains in the on state, the power restoration warning effect may not be executed. For example, the system may be configured to be able to execute at least one of the power restoration alert performance and the power restoration appreciation performance. Even in this case, there are cases in which power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from an off state to an on state, and a case in which power supply is started with the power switch 61 remaining in an on state. In this case, the content of the effect on the effect display device 15 when power supply is started can be configured to be different. Further, it may be configured such that both the power restoration appreciation performance and the power restoration warning performance are not performed. For example, by configuring so that both the power restoration appreciation performance and the power restoration warning performance are not performed, it is possible to determine whether the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and when the power supply is started. The presentation contents of the presentation display device 15 may be the same when the power supply is started while the switch 61 remains on and when the power supply is started.

- As a method for specifying whether the power switch 61 is in an on state or an off state, a method different from that of the above embodiment may be adopted. For example, a sensor capable of detecting whether the power switch 61 is physically on or off is provided, and a signal from the sensor is used to identify whether the power switch 61 is on or off. You may also adopt the method of

- The power restoration warning performance may be configured so that it does not end even if the state in which the front door 12 is opened changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. For example, the power restoration warning effect may be configured to end when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. For example, the power restoration warning effect may be configured to end when the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. Further, the power restoration appreciation performance may be configured so as not to end even if the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state. For example, the power restoration appreciation performance may be configured to end when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. At least one of the power outage warning performance and the power outage appreciation performance may be configured to end as a predetermined performance execution time elapses. For example, the method of ending each performance of the power restoration warning performance and the power restoration appreciation performance may be the same as in the above embodiment, or may be different. For example, the method for terminating the power restoration alert performance may be configured to be more difficult than the method for terminating the power restoration appreciation performance. For example, the power restoration alert effect ends when the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state and the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. On the other hand, for example, the power restoration appreciation performance may be configured to end as a predetermined performance execution time elapses.

- For example, the power-off warning performance does not end even if a predetermined cancellation condition is met, but ends when the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state. It may be configured as follows. Similarly, the power-off thank you performance does not end even if a predetermined release condition is met, but ends when the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state. It may be configured to do so. At least one of the power outage warning performance and the power outage appreciation performance may be configured to end as a predetermined performance execution time elapses. For example, the methods for ending the power-off warning performance and the power-off appreciation performance may be the same as in the above embodiment, or may be different. For example, the method for ending the power-off warning performance may be configured to be more difficult than the method for ending the power-off appreciation performance. For example, the power-off warning effect ends when the front door 12 is switched from an open state to a closed state and the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. On the other hand, for example, the power-off appreciation performance may be configured to end as a predetermined performance execution time elapses.

- The method for ending the power restoration warning performance and the method for terminating the power cutoff warning performance may be the same. Furthermore, the method for ending the power restoration appreciation performance and the method for terminating the power outage gratitude performance may be the same. For example, the method for terminating each performance of a power restoration warning performance and a power outage warning performance may be configured to be more difficult than the method of terminating each performance of a power restoration appreciation performance and a power outage gratitude performance. . Further, the method for ending each performance of the power restoration warning performance, the power outage warning performance, the power restoration thank you performance, and the power outage thank you performance may all be the same.

- The volume may be configured to be adjustable even when power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed. If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, the volume may not be adjustable even if the buttons B1 and B2 are operated for at least a specific period of time.

- You may change the period that becomes the specific period. The specific period may be, for example, a period from when power supply is restarted until freeze control ends. The specific period is, for example, any one of the following: a period until a predetermined regulation time elapses, a period until a predetermined number of variable games are completed, and a period until freeze control is executed again. Good too.

- If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the volume is at a level other than the volume level set by the changeover switch SW, the volume level is other than the level set by the changeover switch SW. In other words, the volume may be the same as the volume when the power supply is stopped.

- It is not necessary to provide a changeover switch SW. For example, if power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while the volume is the same as the predetermined volume, the volume continues to be the same as the predetermined volume. On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the volume is at a volume other than the predetermined volume, the volume will not be other than the predetermined volume, and the volume will be the same as the predetermined volume. It may be configured so that the volume is the same as that of . In this case, it can be said that the predetermined volume corresponds to the specific volume. Note that the specific volume does not have to be either the volume set by the changeover switch SW or a predetermined volume. For example, the specific volume may be a volume that is randomly determined when power supply is started, or may be a volume that can be set when power supply is started.

- While the freeze control is being performed, the volume may not be adjustable even if buttons B1 and B2 are operated. However, at this time, if the power supply is restarted and the freeze control is restored after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the button B1 must be pressed during the period when the freeze control is being performed. , B2 may be configured to adjust the volume. Similarly, the volume may be configured such that the volume cannot be adjusted even if buttons B1 and B2 are operated during a period in which the variable game is being executed. However, at this time, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game and returns to the execution of the fluctuation game, the buttons B1 and B2 may not be operated while the fluctuation game is being executed. The volume may be configured to be adjustable by doing so.

- If the power supply is stopped during execution of the fluctuation game, the background music may be configured to be output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. If the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the stop sound may not be output after the power supply is restarted. Further, the configuration may be such that the stop sound is not output while the variable game is being executed, regardless of whether the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game. The configuration may be such that the background music is not output while the fluctuating game is being executed, regardless of whether the power supply is stopped during the fluctuating game.

- If the power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, the background music may be configured to be output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. If power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed, a stop sound may be output after power supply is restarted. Further, when the freeze control is being performed, the stop sound may not be outputted regardless of whether the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed. When the freeze control is being performed, the background music may be configured not to be output, regardless of whether the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed.

- When the power supply is stopped during execution of the fluctuation game, the sound corresponding to the specific sound that is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted does not have to be background music. The sound corresponding to the specific sound may be, for example, a stop sound. The sound corresponding to the specific sound may be, for example, a sound related to a performance performed according to the lottery result of the prize lottery. The specific sound referred to here can also be said to be a specific sound that is not output from the speaker 14 after power supply is restarted when power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed.

- Even if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the sound corresponding to the non-specific sound output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted does not have to be a stop sound. The sound corresponding to the non-specific sound may be background music, for example. The sound corresponding to the non-specific sound may be, for example, a sound related to a performance performed according to the lottery result of the prize lottery. The non-specific sound referred to here can also be said to be a non-specific sound that is not output from the speaker 14 after power supply is restarted when power supply is stopped while freeze control is being performed.

- The stop sound that is output from the speaker 14 when the rotation of the reels stops during execution of a fluctuating game is the same as the stop sound that is output from the speaker 14 when the rotation of the reels stops when freeze control is being performed. The stop sound may be different from the stop sound. In other words, the non-specific sound that is output when the reels stop rotating during a fluctuating game is the same as the non-specific sound that is output when the reels stop rotating while the freeze control is being performed. It may be configured differently from the sound. When configured in this way, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control will be restored while the freeze control is being performed. Even if the stop sound is not output from the speaker 14, it is possible to reduce the discomfort caused by the fact that the stop sound is not output.

・In the stagnation production process, the stop button cannot be operated even if the reel rotation speed has not reached the constant speed, regardless of whether the power supply has stopped while freeze control is being performed. It may be configured such that rotation of the reel can be stopped at . For example, it may be configured such that the process of step S208 is performed after the process of step S206 is performed without going through the process of step S207 in the stagnation effect process.

・If the power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while freeze control is being performed, freeze control will be restored and the reels will not start running after power supply starts. It may be configured such that the rotation of the reels can be stopped by operating a stop button at a timing after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed. In addition, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during a fluctuating game, the reels will start rotating after the power supply starts. It may be configured such that rotation of the reels can be stopped by operating a stop button at a timing before the speed reaches a constant speed. For example, whether the freeze control is being performed or a fluctuating game is being executed, the power supply stops while the reels are spinning, and then the reels start running after the power supply starts. It may be configured such that the rotation of the reels can be stopped by operating a stop button at a timing after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed.

・Even if power supply is stopped while freeze control is in progress and the reels are rotating, when power supply is resumed, freeze control will be restored and the reels will It may be configured so that it does not rotate. At this time, for example, when returning to freeze control, the process may be restarted from step S211.

・If the reels are rotating while freeze control is being performed, and the navigation effect that suggests or informs you that the white seven symbol is the target position is being executed, the power supply stops after the power supply stops. When restarted, the reels may be rotated while returning to the freeze control, and a navigation effect may be executed to suggest or notify the white seven symbol as the target position. In addition, if the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is being executed, the power supply may be stopped after the power supply is stopped. When restarted, it may be configured such that the reels return to freeze control and the reels rotate, but the navigation effect is not executed. At this time, instead of the navigation effect being executed, the effect that was not being executed on the effect display device 15 when the power supply was stopped may be configured to be executed. In addition, if the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white seven symbol as the target position is being executed, the power supply may be stopped after the power supply is stopped. When restarting, the reels may rotate while returning to freeze control, and a navigation effect may be executed to suggest or notify the order in which the stop buttons should be pressed. As a mode of navigation performance, it is not necessary to adopt a mode that encourages stopping the rotation of the reels.

・When the reels are spinning during a fluctuating game and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while a navigation effect that suggests or informs you of the order in which to press the stop button is being executed. returns during execution of the variable game and the reels rotate, but there is no need to perform a navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons. At this time, after the power supply is resumed, the effect display device 15 may be configured to execute a navigation effect that prompts to stop the rotation of the reels, or may be configured so that the navigation effect is not executed. It's okay.

・Even when the reels are rotating during a fluctuating game, the power supply is stopped after the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons are pressed has finished, and then the power supply is restarted. In this case, a navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons should be pressed may be executed. In addition, even when the reels are rotating during a fluctuating game, the power supply will restart after the power supply has stopped after the navigation effect that suggests or informs you of the order in which the stop buttons are pressed has already been completed. If this occurs, the configuration may be such that a navigation effect is executed that prompts the user to stop the rotation of the reels. In addition, even when the reels are rotating during a fluctuating game, the power supply will restart after the power supply has stopped after the navigation effect that suggests or informs you of the order in which the stop buttons are pressed has already been completed. The instruction information may be configured not to be displayed on the payout display section 37 in the case where the instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37.

- When the reels are rotating while the variable game is being executed, and a navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons are pressed is being executed on the effect display device 15, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37. In the case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while being displayed, the following configuration may be adopted. For example, after the power supply is resumed, the fluctuating game returns to execution and the reels rotate, and the navigation effect is not executed on the effect display device 15 controlled by the sub board 50, and the main board 40 The instruction information may be displayed on the controlled payout display section 37. In addition, after the power supply is resumed, the reel returns to the execution of the variable game, the reels rotate, and a navigation effect that suggests or informs the order of pressing the stop button is executed on the effect display device 15, The instruction information may not be displayed on the payout display section 37. In addition, after the power supply is resumed, the variable game returns to execution and the reels rotate, and the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order of pressing the stop button is not executed on the effect display device 15, and the payout is not executed. The instruction information may not be displayed on the display unit 37.

- When the reels are rotating while the variable game is being executed, and a navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons are pressed is being executed on the effect display device 15, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while being displayed, the instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37. On the other hand, power is supplied when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons are pressed has already ended, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display section 37. After the power supply is stopped, the instruction information may not be displayed on the payout display section 37 when the power supply is restarted.

- While the variable game is being executed, a navigation effect that suggests or notifies a predetermined symbol (for example, a white seven symbol) as a target position may be executed. When freeze control is being performed, a navigation effect that suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons are pressed may be executed. Further, as a navigation effect, a navigation effect that suggests or informs a predetermined symbol as a press position and also suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop buttons may be configured to be executable. For example, when the freeze control is being performed, a navigation effect may be executed that suggests or informs the white seven symbol as the target position and also suggests or informs the order in which the stop buttons should be pressed.

・If the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating and freeze control is in progress, if a specific symbol combination stops after the power supply is resumed, the effect will change. The display device 15 may be configured to perform additional effects. In addition, the configuration may be such that an addition is performed.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating and the freeze control is being performed, the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is resumed. In this case, the additional effect is not executed on the effect display device 15. At this time, it may be configured such that no additional benefits are given, that is, no benefits are given.

- It may be configured so that the reels do not rotate during freeze control. For example, in freeze control, by performing control to measure a predetermined freeze time, the game progress main processing is restricted from proceeding until the predetermined freeze time elapses, and the game progress is delayed. It may be configured so that it is performed.

- In the above embodiment, when freeze control is performed, the freeze control is configured so that the reels rotate and then stop. However, the reels rotate and then stop. It may be configured such that the effect is executed multiple times. That is, in the reel performance, the reel rotation may be started multiple times.

- The navigation performance may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamps 13, speakers 14, and performance display devices 15. For example, the navigation effect that prompts to stop the rotation of the reels may be configured to be executed in some or all of the effect devices among the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. The power-off warning effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamps 13, the speakers 14, and the effect display devices 15. The power-off appreciation effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamps 13, the speakers 14, and the effect display devices 15. The power restoration warning performance may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamps 13, the speakers 14, and the performance display devices 15. The power restoration appreciation effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamps 13, the speakers 14, and the effect display devices 15. For example, the performance device that performs the power outage appreciation performance may be different from part or all of the performance device that performs the power restoration warning performance. Further, the opening effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the effect devices among the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. For example, the opening effect may be configured to be performed on the decorative lamp 13 and the speaker 14. At this time, the opening effect on the decorative lamp 13 and the opening effect on the speaker 14 may end at different timings.

- When power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is opened to operate the power switch 61, and as a result, An open performance will be held. On the other hand, if power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is closed because the power switch 61 is not operated, and as a result, the opening effect is not executed. It happens. As a result, whether or not the open performance is executed differs, and the performance contents of the performance devices that execute the open performance differ. In other words, there are two different cases in which the power supply starts when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and when the power supply starts with the power switch 61 remaining in the on state. The presence or absence of execution differs, and the performance contents of the performance devices capable of executing the open performance differ.

- The opening effect does not end even if the state in which the front door 12 is open changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. For example, the opening effect may end when a predetermined release condition is satisfied. That is, the opening effect may be configured to end when the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. Furthermore, when the front door 12 is open, information that can identify that the front door 12 is open (hereinafter referred to as open error information) may be stored and held in the error storage section. good. The error storage unit referred to here may be either one of the main RWM 43 and the sub-RWM 53, or both. The open error information may be configured to be stored and held in the error storage unit even when power supply is stopped. Then, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the front door 12 is open, even if the front door 12 is closed, based on the stored open error information, It may be configured such that an open effect is executed. Then, when the opening performance is executed based on the opening error information when the power supply is resumed, the opening performance may be configured to be terminated by operating the locking part SJ counterclockwise. . The case where the power supply is stopped due to the power switch 61 being switched from the on state to the off state means that the front door 12 is opened to operate the power switch 61 and an opening effect is being performed. is assumed. Therefore, it can be assumed that the case where the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state is the case where the power supply is stopped while the open effect is being performed. . As a result, if the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, the opening effect will be executed when the power supply is restarted. On the other hand, if the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is closed because the power switch 61 is not operated, and as a result, the opening effect is not executed. It turns out. From the above, the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, and the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on. In this case, whether or not the open performance is executed is different, and the performance contents of the performance devices that can execute the open performance are different. Note that when the release error information is stored in the main RWM 43, the release error information may be configured to be erased when the main initial startup process is performed. Furthermore, when the release error information is stored in the sub-RWM 53, the release error information may be configured to be erased when the sub-initial activation process is performed.

- It is not necessary to configure the volume to be adjustable. Further, the intensity of light emitted by the decorative lamp 13 may be configured to be adjustable. Adjusting the intensity of light emitted by the decorative lamp 13 is sometimes referred to as adjusting the amount of light or adjusting the brightness. Moreover, in addition to configuring the tone to be adjustable, the intensity of light emitted by the decorative lamp 13 may be configured to be adjustable.

- The volume may be configured to be initialized when power supply is started. For example, when power supply is started, the volume may be initialized to the level set by the changeover switch SW. For example, in both the sub initial startup process and the sub backup process, the sub CPU 51 may update the stage set by the changeover switch SW to specifiable volume information.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which a bonus game occurs (is awarded) in response to the derivation of a symbol combination (bonus stop number) corresponding to a bonus combination in a variable game. The period during which the bonus game is occurring may be configured to be included in the advantageous period. Incidentally, in a slot machine that can generate a bonus game, the state in which bonus winnings are allowed is also referred to as a "carryover state" or "internal state."

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that can impose a penalty that puts the player at a disadvantage. Note that the penalty may be applied to one variable game, or may be applied to multiple variable games.

- Even if the number of cards to be multiplied is set to be less than three, the structure may be such that the variable game can be played. Further, the number of medals paid out may be varied depending on the number of bets. Further, the probability that some or all of the winning combinations of the plurality of types of winning combinations are allowed may be varied depending on the number of bets.

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses gaming media different from medals. For example, it may be embodied as a game machine that uses game balls (pachinko balls) as game media. In addition, the game media may be managed using data (information). That is, the slot machine 10 may be a so-called managed gaming machine.

- The slot machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko game machine. In a pachinko game machine, a jackpot game generally occurs after winning a jackpot lottery. In the pachinko game machine, when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped due to the power plug PG being disconnected from the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains on, The power is unstable and overvoltage occurs, which can lead to malfunctions. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine, when power supply to the main board 40 and sub board 50 is started due to the power plug PG being connected to the external power supply while the power switch 61 is in the on state, the power is is unstable, causing overvoltage, etc., which may cause a failure.

- There may be only one type of setting value. Even if there are multiple types of setting values, it may be configured such that the same winning lottery table is used in the winning lottery for some of the setting values. Further, it is not necessary to configure the setting value to be changeable.

- The functions of the main board 40 in the above embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. Further, the main CPU 41 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The functions of the sub-board 50 in the above embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that exclusively controls the speakers 14, and a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamps 13 may be provided, and these board groups may be centrally controlled. A general board may further be provided. Further, the sub CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

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(b) A benefit granting means for granting a benefit is provided, and when a specific symbol combination is stopped without power supply being stopped while the above-mentioned freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating. is a time when the performance execution means executes a benefit award performance that suggests or notifies that the benefit will be awarded, the benefit is awarded, and the freeze control is performed, and the reels are not rotating. In the case where the power supply is stopped while the power supply is being stopped, if the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is restarted, the benefit giving performance is not performed in the performance execution means, while the benefit is not being executed. Granted.

(b) The effect execution means includes a sound output means capable of outputting a sound, and the sounds that the sound output means can output include at least a specific sound and a non-specific sound, and are variable. If the power supply is not stopped while the game is running, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means, and if the power supply is stopped while the variable game is running, the After the supply is resumed, the specific sound is not output from the sound output means, while the non-specific sound is output from the sound output means.

(c) In a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of reels and configured to be able to execute a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate, a reel control means for controlling rotation and stop of the plurality of reels and a freeze control are provided. a freeze control means capable of controlling the sound output means, a sound control means for controlling the sound output means, and an adjustable operation means capable of controlling the sound output means. It is configured to be able to adjust the volume of at least some of the sounds, and when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is returned to, On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the adjustment operation means is operated for at least a specific period. A game machine characterized in that the volume can be adjusted by returning to the original state and operating the adjustment operation means.

(d) A gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and configured to be able to execute a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate. a reel control means for controlling the rotation and stop of the reel, and a sound control means for controlling the sound output means, and the sounds that the sound output means can output include at least a specific sound and a non-specific sound. included, and when the power supply is not stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means, and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the fluctuation game. The gaming machine is characterized in that after power supply is resumed, the specific sound is not output from the sound output means, while the non-specific sound is output from the sound output means.

(E) A gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and configured to be able to execute a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate. and a freeze control means capable of performing freeze control, the reel control means controlling the plurality of reels when the freeze control is being performed. and when the stop operation means is operated, it is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and the freeze control is performed. If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating, the freeze control will be resumed, and the speed at which the reels will rotate after the power supply is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the rotation of the reels can be stopped by operating the stop operation means at a timing before the reels reach a constant speed.

10... Slot machine 12... Front door 12a... Display window 13... Decorative lamp 14... Speaker 15... Performance display device 16... Reel unit 16a-16c... Reel 20... Start lever 21-23... Stop button 30... Information panel 40... Main Board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RWM 45...Setting value switch 50...Sub board 51...Sub CPU 52...Sub ROM 53...Sub RWM 60...Power board 61...Power switch 62...Power circuit 63...Backup power supply 70...Monitoring board 71...Conversion circuit 72...Monitoring unit 73...Auxiliary power supply 81...Monitoring CPU 82...Monitoring ROM 83...Monitoring RWM B1...Upper button B2...Lower button KS...Door open sensor PG...Power plug SJ...Lock unit SW ...switch

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A gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and configured to be able to execute a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate,
reel control means for controlling rotation and stopping of the plurality of reels;
Freeze control means capable of performing freeze control;
A performance control means for controlling the performance execution means,
The reel control means is capable of rotating the plurality of reels when the freeze control is being performed, and is configured to rotate the plurality of reels when the stop operation means is operated. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation means,
The performance execution means is capable of executing an operation performance related to the operation of the stop operation means when the reels are rotating,
The mode of the operation performance includes a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode,
When the reels are rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and the operation performance is being executed by the performance execution means in the first mode of the first mode and the second mode, When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped, the reels are rotated while returning to the freeze control, and the operation effect is the same in the second mode of the first mode and the second mode. executed by the performance execution means,
The power supply is stopped when the reels are rotating during execution of a fluctuating game, and the operation performance is being executed by the performance execution means in the first mode of the first mode and the second mode. After that, when the power supply is restarted, the reel returns to the execution of the fluctuating game and the reels rotate, and the operation effect is executed in the first mode of the first mode and the second mode. A game machine characterized in that the game machine is executed in a means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second mode is a mode that prompts the progress of control by the reel control means . Equipped with a benefit granting means for granting benefits,
When the freeze control is being performed and a specific symbol combination is stopped without power supply being stopped while the reels are rotating, the effect execution means provides the benefit. A benefit granting performance that suggests or informs is executed, and the benefit is granted,
If the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating and the freeze control is being performed, and a specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is resumed, the above-mentioned The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the bonus is provided although the bonus presentation is not executed in the performance execution means .

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