JP6905577B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a predetermined number of bets is set. When a plurality of reels start to rotate by the start operation and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of each reel, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter symbols) on the winning line A prize is generated by deriving a combination (also called a combination).

The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination are derived on the winning line, a number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination are paid out. When the symbol combinations that make up the special role are derived on the winning line, it is possible to shift to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the symbol combinations constituting the re-game combination are derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

Here, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 transmits error information to the hall management device or the like through the external centralized terminal board 171 when it is determined that a fraudulent act has been performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-158909

There was room for improvement in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved slot machine.

In a slot machine provided with variable display means for variable display of identification information and imparting game value according to a display result derived and displayed on the variable display means.
Display means that can be displayed in a predetermined manner and
Grant information output means that outputs grant information that can identify the game value given when the game value is given, and
An initialization operation determining means for determining whether or not an initialization operation for initializing the slot machine is performed when the power supply is started after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped.
When it is determined by the initialization operation determining means that the initialization operation has not been performed, the game restarting means capable of restarting the progress of the game from the state before the power supply is stopped, and the game restarting means.
Anomaly detection means for detecting abnormalities related to the game,
An abnormal state control means that controls an abnormal state that stops the progress of the game when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detecting means, and
An abnormality information output means that outputs abnormality information when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detection means, and
An abnormality display means for displaying an abnormality that allows the display means to identify that the abnormal state is controlled in the abnormal state, and an abnormality display means.
An evacuation means for saving the display contents of the display means when controlled to the abnormal state, and an evacuation means.
A return means for returning the display contents of the display means when the abnormal state is released is provided.
The abnormality detecting means can detect an abnormality before the progress of the game is restarted by the game restarting means when the initialization operation determining means determines that the initialization operation has not been performed. ,
When an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detecting means before the progress of the game is restarted by the game restarting means, the abnormal state controlling means controls the abnormal state before the progress of the game is restarted.
The abnormality information output means is
When an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the addition of the game value to the end of the addition of the game value, the abnormality information is output after the addition of the game value is completed. With
A slot machine that starts outputting the abnormal information before the output of the given information that is output in response to the addition of the game value is completed.
Also, as another slot machine,
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
The first privilege notification means (for example, notification of whether or not the AT has been won by the sub control unit 91) for notifying the grant of the first privilege (for example, Navistock), and
A second privilege notification means (for example, notification of whether or not the CZ has been won by the sub control unit 91) for notifying the grant of the second privilege (for example, a CZ game), and
A first period control means (for example, a process of controlling the effect state by the sub control unit 91 to the AT precursor period) that controls the first period (AT precursor period) suggesting whether or not to grant the first privilege.
A second period control means for controlling during the second period (CZ precursor period) suggesting whether or not to grant the second privilege (for example, a process of controlling the effect state by the sub control unit 91 to the CZ precursor period).
The first effect executing means (for example, the process of executing the AT precursor effect by the sub-control unit 91) that executes the first effect (for example, the AT precursor effect) during the first period, and
A second effect executing means (for example, a process of executing the CZ precursor effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing the second effect (for example, CZ precursor effect) during the second period is provided.
When it is determined during the first period that the second privilege is to be granted, the second privilege notification means can notify the grant of the second privilege by the first effect (for example, FIG. 48 (for example, FIG. 48). As shown in a), when the CZ is won during the AT precursor period, the AT precursor effect is taken over as it is and the CZ winning is notified by the AT precursor effect).

According to such a configuration, the first effect is executed during the first period suggesting whether or not to grant the first privilege, and during the second period suggesting whether or not to grant the second privilege. Since the second effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without making the game monotonous as compared with the case where the grant of the first privilege and the grant of the second privilege are notified only for one effect. .. Further, even when it is decided to grant the second privilege during the first period, the execution of the first effect notifies the player of the grant of the second privilege, which makes the player feel uncomfortable even during the first period. You can enjoy the joy of granting the second benefit without giving it.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
When it is determined during the second period that the first privilege is to be granted, the first privilege notification means can notify the grant of the first privilege by the second effect (for example, CZ precursor period). When the AT is won during the event, the CZ precursor effect is taken over as it is and the AT winner is notified by the CZ precursor effect).

According to such a configuration, even when it is decided to grant the first privilege during the second period, the grant of the first privilege is notified by the execution of the second effect, so that the grant of the first privilege is notified during the second period. Can also enjoy the joy of granting the first privilege without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The first privilege and the second privilege are of different types (for example, the navigation stock is the right to be controlled by the AT, while the CZ game is the right to be controlled by the CZ). ..

According to such a configuration, since the types of the first privilege and the second privilege are different, the player's expectation can be different depending on which of the first effect and the second effect is executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
There is no common effect between the first effect and the second effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 47, the AT precursor effect is composed of a training suggestion effect, a training effect, and a battle effect. The CZ precursor effect consists of a chance effect and a roulette effect).

According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to recognize which of the first privilege and the second privilege is executed depending on whether the first effect or the second effect is executed. be able to.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
In the second privilege notification means, when it is determined during the first period that the second privilege is to be granted, the number of games until the second privilege is notified is the remaining games in the first period. When the number is larger than the number, it is possible to notify the grant of the second privilege by the second effect after the control to the first period is completed (for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the AT precursor period. If the number of games in the CZ precursor period is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period in the case of winning the CZ, the CZ winning is notified by the CZ precursor effect after the end of the AT precursor period).

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to extend the control to the first period in order to notify the grant of the second privilege.

"After the control to the first period is completed" means immediately after the control to the first period is completed and after a predetermined period has elapsed after the control to the first period is completed. It may be any of.

(6) In any of the slot machines (2) to (4) above,
In the first privilege notification means, when it is determined during the second period that the first privilege is to be granted, the number of games until the first privilege is notified is the remaining games in the second period. When the number is larger than the number, it is possible to notify the grant of the first privilege by the first effect after the control to the second period is completed (for example, when the AT is won during the CZ precursor period, the AT precursor is present. When the number of games in the period is larger than the number of games remaining in the CZ precursor period, the AT winning is notified by the AT precursor effect after the end of the CZ precursor period).

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to extend the control to the second period in order to notify the grant of the first privilege.

"After the control to the second period is completed" means immediately after the control to the second period is completed and after a predetermined period has elapsed after the control to the second period is completed. It may be any of.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
A grant information output means (for example, an external output board 1000) that outputs grant information that can specify the game value given when the game value is given, and
Anomaly detection means (for example, main control unit 41) that detects anomalies related to the game, and
The abnormality detecting means further includes an abnormality information output means (for example, an external output board 1000) that outputs abnormality information when an abnormality is detected.
When the abnormality detection means detects an abnormality at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the end of the game value addition, the abnormality information output means ends the game value addition. After that, the abnormality information is output, and the output of the abnormality information is started before the output of the given information output in response to the addition of the game value is completed (for example, steps Sh8 to Sh10, steps Sj8 to Sj10). , Step Sk420, Sk4201, Sk4211, Sk422, FIG. 40).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs. In addition, it is possible to distinguish that the abnormality is not immediately after the game but during the game.

(8) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
An information output means (for example, an external output board 1000) that outputs information when the number of bets is set according to the replay, and
Anomaly detection means (for example, main control unit 41) that detects anomalies related to the game, and
The abnormality detecting means further includes an abnormality information output means (for example, an external output board 1000) that outputs abnormality information when an abnormality is detected.
The abnormality information output means is
When an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the variable display of the identification information to the setting of the bet number according to the re-game, the bet number according to the re-game In addition to outputting error information after setting,
Before the output of the information output according to the bet number setting of the re-game is completed, the output of the abnormal information is started (for example, steps Sj3 to Sj10, steps Sk420, Sk4201, Sk4211, Sk422, FIG. 42). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs. In addition, it is possible to distinguish that the abnormality is not immediately after the game but during the game.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
When the progress of the game is stopped when the abnormality is detected in the abnormality detecting means, and when the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means during the execution of the variation display of the identification information (for example, step Sh8, step Sh9, step). Si11), the progress of the game may be stopped after the end of the variable display of the identification information (for example, step Sj10).

With such a configuration, control is not complicated.
(10) In any of the slot machines (7) to (9) above,
It is further provided with a release operation means (for example, a reset / setting switch 38) provided inside the slot machine to release an abnormal state in response to an operation.
When the door (front door 1b) of the slot machine is closed, the operation of the release operation means may be invalidated.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the cancellation of an illegal abnormality.
(11) In any of the slot machines (7) to (10) above,
The abnormality notification may be performed from the time when the abnormality is detected.

According to such a configuration, abnormality notification can be suitably performed.
(12) In any of the slot machines (7) to (11) above,
If an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means when the variation display of the identification information is not executed, the abnormality information may be output immediately and the progress of the immediate game may be stopped.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably control the abnormal state.

It is a system block diagram which shows the structure of a game system. It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning RB bell 1-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order lip winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of an external output board, and (b) is a diagram showing a configuration of a security signal data format. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start processing executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error processing which the main control part executes when an error occurs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change processing which the main control part executes in the start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing which the main control part executes after the start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes after the start process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the main control part executes after the start process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery processing which the main control part executes in the game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel rotation processing which the main control part executes in the game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the payout process which a main control part executes in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the end processing which the main control part executes in the game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (main) which the main control part executes periodically. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (main) which the main control part executes periodically. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the stop switch processing which the main control part executes in the timer interrupt processing (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the door monitoring process which a main control part executes in a timer interrupt process (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command transmission processing which the main control part executes in the timer interrupt processing (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the external output signal update process which a main control part executes in a timer interrupt process (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption interrupt process (main) which a main control part executes by inputting a voltage drop signal from a power failure detection circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start-up process (sub) which a sub-control unit executes at the time of start-up. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (sub) which a sub-control unit periodically executes. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when the abnormality which does not hinder the progress of a game is detected during the reel rotation processing, and the medal payout winning a prize occurs. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when the winning with the medal payout occurs, and the abnormality which does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the payout process. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal at the time of detecting the abnormality which does not hinder the progress of a game during a reel rotation process, and when the replay winning is generated. It is a figure which showed the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal at the time of outputting a medal OUT signal immediately after paying out a medal. (A) is a diagram showing a main menu screen, (b) is a diagram showing a screen after password input, and (c) is a diagram showing a completion confirmation screen. (A) is a diagram showing a mode for determining the selection of the effect mode setting, and (b) is a diagram showing an effect mode selection screen for determining the selection of the effect mode. (A) is a diagram showing a CZ lottery table, (b) is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in a non-CZ, and (c) is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in a CZ. (A) is a diagram showing a CZ precursor effect lottery table when AT is not won, (b) is a diagram showing a CZ precursor effect lottery table when AT is not won, and (c) is a diagram showing a CZ precursor effect lottery table when CZ is not won. It is a figure which shows the AT precursor effect lottery table in, (d) is the figure which shows the AT precursor effect lottery table at the time of CZ winning. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect when the takeover mode is selected. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect when the switching mode is selected. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect when the post-notification mode is selected.

An example of a mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Game system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system according to the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system of the present embodiment is one-to-one with respect to a plurality of models of slot machines 1 arranged side by side on a plurality of game islands arranged in a game hall and the slot machines 1. Correspondingly installed call lamp device 200, collection unit 50 for collecting game information of each slot machine 1, and relay unit 60 for relaying game information data based on each game information collected in the collection unit 50 to the hall computer 140. , The game information data including the game information of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall relayed by each relay unit 60 is received, and the game information of each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data, etc. Includes a hall computer 140 that manages.

A plurality of slot machines 1 are installed on the side surface of the game island in the present embodiment. The call lamp device 200 is provided at an upper position of the corresponding slot machine 1. The call lamp device 200 has a display function for various game information, messages, and the like by having a display unit in front of the normal lamp lighting function.

The slot machine 1 and the collection unit 50 are connected via a signal cable 59. Each collection unit 50 is connected to the relay unit 60 via a communication cable 61. The collection unit 50 and the relay unit 60 are bidirectionally capable of data communication via a simple local area network. The collection unit 50 transmits game information data including game information collected by inputting various signals output from each slot machine 1 and game state history data including game state history (state-specific data).

Further, each relay unit 60 is connected to the hall computer 140 via a communication cable 58 via a hub 57. The relay unit 60 and the hall computer 140 are said to be capable of bidirectional data communication by a local area network capable of relatively high-speed data communication. The transmission data transmitted from each collection unit 50 in the relay unit 60 is relayed by the relay unit 60 and transmitted to the hall computer 140, so that the hall computer 140 can collect information about each slot machine 1 and centrally manage it. It has become like.

Further, the call lamp device 200 is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60 like the collection unit 50. The call lamp device 200 and the hall computer 140 can carry out bidirectional data communication via the relay unit 60. The hall computer 140 can set the model of the slot machine 1 supported by each call lamp device 200 and set various conditions related to game information.

[Slot machine configuration]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a.

As shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen.

As shown in FIG. 4, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "BAR", and "replay" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable patterns such as "plum", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", and "orange" are drawn in a predetermined order. The patterns drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at substantially the center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided correspondingly and is rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously provided in the see-through window 3. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed while changing, and the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

A horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 is provided at a position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b so that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen through from the front side. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the reel.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). The MAXBET switch that is operated when setting the maximum number of medals (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment) among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within the range. 6. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying for the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets (returning the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets), start the game Start switch 7 (also called start lever) operated at the time of operation, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated at the time of stopping the rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and effect switch 56 for use in production. Are provided so that they can be operated by the player.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop or the final stop. Refer to. The first stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a left first stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a left second stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a left third stop. The first stop of the middle reel 2C is called the middle first stop, the second stop of the middle reel 2C is called the middle second stop, and the third stop of the middle reel 2C is called the middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a right first stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a right second stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a right third stop.

In the present embodiment, the operation procedure (also referred to as push order and stop operation order) in which the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R includes forward push, forward pinch push, middle left push, middle right push, and reverse. Includes pinch push and reverse push. The forward push means a push order in which the middle reel 2C is secondly stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is secondly stopped. The middle left push means a push order in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is secondly stopped. The middle right push means a push order in which the right reel 2R is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is secondly stopped. The reverse push means a push order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is secondly stopped.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13. As shown in FIG. 2, the game display unit 13 shows a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. Game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that the medal can be inserted, and start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Waiting LED19 to notify by lighting that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, and lighting to indicate that the replay game is in progress. An LED 20 is provided during replay to notify. A replay game is a game started after the number of bets is automatically set.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED 21 (see FIG. 5) is provided to notify by lighting that the betting number setting operation by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (Fig.) Notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. 5) are provided respectively.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation to release an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by key operation, and a set value. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing or checking the setting value, and a stop function that controls the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid, automatic settlement for selecting valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function that automatically setstles (returns) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation. To selectively switch the flow path of medals inserted from the switch 36b and the medal insertion unit 4 to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) side provided inside the housing 1a or the medal payout outlet 9 side. The medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and the door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. (See FIG. 5) is provided.

The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality of sensors (for example, three) capable of detecting medals, and the inserted medals can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured in. The main control unit 41 finds that the detection results of these plurality of sensors are the detection results (also referred to as proper detection results) when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order. It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

Further, inside the front door 1b, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the AT (Assist Time) is provided. The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is notified to the player in order to generate a predetermined prize. The AT is controlled on the condition that it has the navigation stock, which is the right to AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined period based on the number of navigation stocks held. That is, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the longer the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT. In the present embodiment, each time one navigation stock is digested, the AT is controlled for 50 games. Further, the medal payout rate per game during AT is 1 or more. Therefore, it can be said that the navigation stock, which is the right to AT control, is an advantageous privilege for the player. The navigation stock is given when the player wins the AT lottery performed by the main control unit 41.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 3, an external output board 1000 for outputting a predetermined signal to an external device such as a data display provided outside the reel unit 2 and the slot machine 1 ( (See FIG. 5), a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 5) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9, and a hopper motor. A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 including a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 5) for detecting medals paid out by driving the 34b are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 5), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 5), which can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. (See FIG. 5) is provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 5) composed of a pair of conductive members separated to the left and right provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected is provided. When the conductive member conducts by contacting through the medals stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medals stored inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Is detected.

As shown in FIG. 5, the front surface of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

The stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 inside the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. Therefore, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by the clerk of the amusement park, and cannot be operated by the player.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 2) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are set as the specified number of bets, and when the specified number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of symbols such as a small winning combination or a replay combination. In addition, in this embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as "winning combination" or "winning combination", and a winning combination occurs when the combination of symbols constituting either combination stops on the winning line. Also called to do. For example, when a symbol combination constituting a re-game combination is derived on the winning line, a replay game is activated in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals. Derivation of the symbol combinations that make up the re-game combination on the winning line is also referred to as the occurrence of re-game winning (replay winning).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the winning line LN has a combination of symbols that make up a specific winning, if any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has the winning line LN, the winning combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) ) Are aligned, so that it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the invalid lines LM1 and reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally on the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage, The lower row, the lower row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged in the lower row, the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, downward to the right. There are four types of invalid lines: the invalid line LM3 set across the arranged symbols, the lower row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the upper row of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as LM.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

One game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line LN is the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. If it stops as, a prize will be generated. When a prize is awarded, a fixed number of credits will be added according to the prize. When the maximum number of credits (50 in this embodiment) is reached, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 3). When the combination of symbols that accompanies the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line LN, the game state shifts to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols.

In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Often, in a configuration using two or more reels, a configuration may be used in which the winning is determined based on the combination of the display results derived on all the two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated after the game is started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate and the symbol changes start. At that time, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol of 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn in 190 ms. be able to. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are up to 4 frames ahead of them, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, when the symbol displayed at the bottom of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol is up to 4 frames ahead. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Designs arranged within 5 frames including the above can be displayed on the winning line.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, so that the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via. The power supply line that supplies power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

A hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an input medal sensor 31, and a door open detection switch. 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. The detection signal of the switches is input.

The game control board 40 includes a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right. The stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. The electrical components are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 that controls the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a game control board 40. The switch detection circuit 44 that detects the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to or via the power supply board 101, the motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the flow path switching. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30, the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored. When a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41, and the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the main CPU 41a is not input. A reset circuit 49 that gives a reset signal to the device and various other devices and circuits are mounted on the circuit.

The main CPU 41a is provided with an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibit function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40. Directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the device. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as a program executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area or the like when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

The backup power supply is supplied to the main control unit 41 even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power supply is being supplied.

As a basic process, the main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes, and gradually loops the process according to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of migrating to. The main CPU 41a is provided with an interrupt function so that the interrupt process can be executed by interrupting the basic process when the interrupt occurs, and responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power failure detection circuit 48. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the basic process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). The process that repeats according to the control state always completes at least one cycle between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main).

In the power interruption process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited at the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all the registers that may be used in the RAM 41c is performed. This makes it possible to return to the original processing when the power failure is restored. Next, after initializing all the output ports, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c and set in a predetermined parity storage area to prohibit RAM access. Then, it enters a loop process that does not perform any process. That is, if the voltage drops as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the main control unit 41 is surely stopped when the power is cut off. In this way, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup, whether the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal or not. Can be confirmed.

The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be started when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 is main when the value of the reset counter is not cleared and counts up based on the signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain period of time. This is a circuit that outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts the main control unit 41.

The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90) is available. It is configured so that the signal cannot pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to the configuration in which they are directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via, for example, a relay board.

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3), an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. , An output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 produces the effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the device may be determined, and the output control unit may perform output control of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit may be used. The output of the production device is controlled by both of the above.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to this, and the effect device is not limited to this, and the display device or machine that is mechanically driven is not limited to this. You may apply a role thing or the like to drive as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 controls the drive of the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. The LED drive circuit 93, the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53, 54, the reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from an effect switch 56 connected to an effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power supply supplied to the slot machine 1. When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 or the like that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a is installed. The sub control unit 91 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. ..

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, at regular intervals.

Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of the command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The reception interrupt process is executed, and even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

The backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 in the event of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power supply is being supplied.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is stepwise. Become.

[Internal lottery]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment wins a prize when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called a combination is aligned on the activated winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning roles are roughly divided into special roles that involve a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles that involve paying out medals, and the next game without medals being used by the player. There is a re-gaming role in which the number of bets that can be played is set. Small roles and replay roles are also collectively referred to as general roles.

In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

The winning flags for the small win and the replay win are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The winning flag of the special combination is valid until the combinations of the combinations allowed by the flag are complete, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special combination is won, even if the combination of combinations allowed by the flag cannot be arranged, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

The internal lottery determines whether or not to allow a prize for each winning combination before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. For each winning combination determined according to the game state (RT type), the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current game state (RT type), the number of bets, and the set value are determined. An internal lottery is held according to the number of judgment values of each combination.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state (current RT type), and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is stored in the random number value for the internal lottery (lottery work). The numerical data) is sequentially added, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values.

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c.

[Reel stop control]
The stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described.

The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reels start to rotate and when the reels stop and the reels that are still rotating remain. , Create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

The stop control table is data that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one revolution. Twenty-one areas (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one round of the reel, and area numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are defined in these areas. Assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and since symbol numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position, the symbols 0 to 20 are assigned. , 0 to 20 area numbers are assigned in order. The number of sliding frames for each area number is compressed and stored in the stop control table according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding frames for each area number can be obtained by expanding the stop control table.

Next, regarding the control when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, and causes the corresponding reel to derive the display result. Explaining, when the operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the specified stop operation is specified, the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps until the acquired number of sliding frames is pulled in and stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. .. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position several minutes ahead of the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window 3). Stop at the lower symbol area).

In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one reel is stored in one table creation data. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely defined. The stop control table created with reference to these is also unique to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when the game state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel) all have the same conditions, the same stop control table, that is, the same control Reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in up to four symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. The stop position of the symbol can be specified from the range of up to 5 symbols including.

In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line as much as possible within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is drawn so as not to be aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a fixed number of sliding frames is created to control the stop of the reels. On the other hand, if neither combination is won, the stop control with a specified number of sliding frames is not available. Create a table and control the reel stop. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combinations can be aligned and stopped on the winning line within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and the winning combination is won. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped without being aligned within the pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames.

When a special role and a small role are won at the same time, such as when a small role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, control is performed to align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special role only when priority is given and a small role cannot be drawn. If a special role and a small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role is drawn in, and the small role is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role.

If the special role and the small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

If the special role and the re-game role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game role is won, when the stop operation is performed, it will be on the winning line. It controls to align and stop the symbols of the re-game combination within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and 4 Since it can always be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of the frame, if the special combination and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. , Be sure to win a prize with all the reels. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination always wins the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role is drawn in, and the special role is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R starts, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reel for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, and stops. On condition that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. The rotation of the reels that have not been used is continued, and on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result.

In the present embodiment, the display result is stopped on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, but it is determined in advance after the reel rotation starts. Even if the reel stop operation is not performed when the automatic stop time has elapsed, the automatic stop control may be performed to automatically stop each reel on the assumption that the stop operation has been performed. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the operation of the player, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any of the winning combinations even if any of the winning combinations is won.

After the start of the game, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started, that is, the time when the rotation of the reel is started, and one game. After the end of, when the specified number of bets is set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the time is counted from the reel rotation start time of the previous game. If the started game time is equal to or longer than the predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if the predetermined regulation time has elapsed from the start of reel rotation of the previous game, the relevant time is reached. Start the rotation of the reel in the game.

On the other hand, after the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which the time counting is started from the time point is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time. It waits until the game time at which counting starts from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, the rotation of the reel in the game is started.

That is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of rotation of the reel in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses, and the shortest time in one game. The progress of the game is regulated so that the time exceeds the predetermined regulation time.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped on the activated winning line when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the stop operation. If it is determined that all the winning combinations are available, control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when the small wins are complete, the control is performed to give medals according to the small wins, and when the replay wins are complete, the replay game is given.

[command]
A command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning judgment command, a payout start command, and a payout. Multiple types including end command, game state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, navigation command, AT winning command, and CZ winning command Send a command.

These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the contents of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on the type data.

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals to be inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Is sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can identify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after the setting is changed) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not freeze is executed. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freeze is a control that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined time.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can identify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels have stopped and the winning determination has been made.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is sent when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the bet number) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is sent when the payout of medals by winning and credit settlement is completed.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining games of RT. The game status command is sent at the end of the game.

The standby command is a command indicating the transition to the standby state. When the standby command ends one game and the bet number is not set and a certain period of time elapses to enter the standby state, the medal payout by credit settlement (including the medal used to set the bet number) ends. And it is sent after the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. When controlled to the stopped state, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stopped state is transmitted, and when the reset operation is performed and the stopped state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stopped state is transmitted. Will be done.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is sent, and when the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is sent. Is sent.

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

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. A setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent at the time of transition to the setting change state, and a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent at the end of the setting change state. Since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, the sub control unit 91 indicates that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. It is identifiable.

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is sent when shifting to the setting confirmation state, and a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is sent at the end of the setting confirmation state.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) when the power is turned on, when one game ends (after the game ends and before the setting of the bet number for the next game can be started). , OFF to ON), it is transmitted.

The operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (ON / OFF) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON. This command indicates whether the switch has changed from to OFF and the detection status (ON / OFF) of other switches. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

The navigation command is a command that can specify the operation procedure. The navigation command is transmitted when the navigation target combination described later is won during AT.

The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery. The AT lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to grant the navigation stock that is the right to the AT control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the AT lottery, Navistock is granted as a right to AT control. Winning in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and not winning is also referred to as AT non-winning. The AT winning command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed. By receiving the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the AT lottery and specify the result of the AT lottery (the result of the AT winning and the AT non-winning).

The CZ winning command is a command that can specify the result of the CZ lottery. The CZ (chance zone) is a state in which the execution probability of the AT lottery and the probability of being determined to grant the navigation stock in the AT lottery are higher than those in the state where the CZ is not controlled. The CZ is controlled on the condition that it has a CZ game that is a right to CZ control. Therefore, it can be said that the CZ game, which is the right to CZ control, is an advantageous privilege for the player. Although CZ is in a state where the probability of granting navigation stock increases, it does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Therefore, CZ has a lower advantage than AT and BB having a payout rate of 1 or more. In other words, it can be said that Navistock and BB winning, which are the rights to AT control, are more advantageous to the player than the CZ games, which are the rights to CZ.

The CZ lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to give a CZ game, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When the CZ lottery is won, the CZ game is granted as a right to CZ control. Winning in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and not winning is also referred to as CZ non-winning. The CZ winning command is transmitted when the CZ lottery is performed. By receiving the CZ winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the CZ lottery and specify the result of the CZ lottery (the result of winning the CZ and not winning the CZ).

[Control by sub-control unit 91 when receiving a command]
The control of the effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command will be described.

When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing up to 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer, and if an unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the step, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are referred to based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various production devices.

In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. are displayed for each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 of the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among them, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, the effect is executed according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game.

For example, whether or not the sub control unit 91 grants at least navigation stock based on the result of the AT lottery that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41 and the result of the CZ lottery that can be specified from the CZ winning command. The AT precursor effect that suggests that the navigation stock is expected to be given is determined by the AT precursor effect lottery described later. Then, the sub-control unit 91 notifies whether or not to give the navigation stock as the effect result after executing the determined AT precursor effect. The AT precursor effect is executed in the AT precursor period, which is a period suggesting whether or not to grant the navigation stock.

Further, whether or not the sub control unit 91 grants at least a CZ game based on the result of the CZ lottery that can be specified from the CZ winning command received from the main control unit 41 and the result of the AT lottery that can be specified from the AT winning command. The CZ precursor effect, which suggests that the CZ game is expected to be given, is determined by the CZ precursor effect lottery, which will be described later. Then, the sub-control unit 91 notifies whether or not to give the CZ game as the effect result after executing the determined CZ precursor effect. The CZ precursor effect is executed in the CZ precursor period, which is a period suggesting whether or not to grant the CZ game.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prize is won when the winning symbols are aligned on any of the winning lines. The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with a transition to big bonuses and regular bonuses, small roles with medal payouts, and the number of bets. There is a replaying role that allows you to start the next game without the need for.

The big bonus is also called BB, and the regular bonus is also called RB. Big bonuses and regular bonuses are also simply called bonuses. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set a winning flag in the RAM to allow the winning of the winning combination.

6 to 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, the internal 1, internal 2, and the bonus (RB, BB), and further, the normal gaming state (hereinafter, the normal gaming state). Is also referred to as normal), it is controlled by any of RT0 to RT4.

A special role among the winning combinations will be described with reference to FIG. The special role includes six types of bonuses, BB1 to BB4, RB1 and RB2. For each special role, a prize will be awarded when the corresponding symbol combinations are available.

For example, BB1 wins when the combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is aligned on the winning line, and the game is a big bonus that is controlled every game by the regular bonus during BB (hereinafter, also referred to as RB during BB). The state shifts.

For other special roles, a prize will be awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 6 are complete, and the game state will be transferred to the bonus.

The big bonus generated by winning any of BB1 to BB4 ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. Further, the payout rate of medals per game in BB is 1 or more. Therefore, it can be said that the BB winning, which is the right to the BB prize, is an advantageous privilege for the player.

As shown in FIG. 10, from the time when any of BB1, BB3, and RB2 is internally won until the prize is won, it is controlled to 1 ・ RT0 in the inside, and any of BB2, BB4, and RB1 is internally won. From to winning a prize, it is controlled to 2.RT0 in the inside. After the big bonus or regular bonus (also collectively referred to as the bonus) ends, it is normally controlled to RT4. Since RT4 is a state before being controlled by RT1, it is also referred to as a ready state.

Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1 and RB2 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable them to win these roles, these roles will be won. Will not win a prize.

A small winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Small roles include middle bell, right-down bell, upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, one piece, right-up bell, right-up bevel, right-up ribebe. included. For each small winning combination, a prize will be awarded when the corresponding symbol combinations are complete, and a predetermined number of medals will be paid out.

For example, the middle bell will be awarded when the winning line LN has a combination of "bell-bell-bell", and eight medals will be paid out. When the middle bell is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the prize can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

For other small wins, a prize will be awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 7 are complete, and a predetermined number of medals will be paid out.

A replaying combination among the winning combinations will be described with reference to FIG. Replays include normal replays, lower replays, fall replays, promotion replays 1, 2, special replays, and SP (special) replays. For each replay role, a prize is won when the corresponding symbol combinations are complete, the number of bets is automatically set without consuming medals, and the next game is started (that is, the replay game (replay game) is started. Granted).

For example, a normal replay wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "Replay-Replay-Replay", "Replay-Replay-Plum", "Plum-Replay-Replay", and "Plum-Replay-Plum". , A replay game is granted.

For other replay games, a prize will be awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 8 are complete, and a replay game will be awarded.

As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a fall replay in normal RT0, it is controlled by RT1. After winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in normal RT1, it is controlled to normal RT0. The promotion replay is not won independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4. If a special role and a promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4, it is controlled to internal 1 / RT0 or internal 2 / RT0 at that time. Therefore, in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4, the promotion replay is not won. As a result, the normal RT2, the normal RT3, and the normal RT4 are not controlled to the normal RT0, and the promotion replay prize is won only when the normal RT1 is set, and the normal RT1 is controlled to the normal RT0 only.

After winning a special replay in normal RT1 and normal RT3, it is controlled to normal RT2. The special replay is not won independently in the internal lottery in normal RT1 and normal RT4. When a special combination and a special replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in normal / RT1 and normal / RT4, it is controlled to internal 1 / RT0 or internal 2 / RT0 at that time. Therefore, the special replay is not won in the normal RT1 and the normal RT4. As a result, it is not controlled from normal / RT1 and normal / RT4 to normal / RT2, and a special replay prize is won only when it is normal / RT0 and normal / RT3, and only from the normal / RT0 and normal / RT3 to normal / RT2. Be controlled. If a special replay is won in the normal RT2, the normal RT2 is maintained.

After winning the SP replay in normal RT2, it is controlled to normal RT3. The SP replay is not won independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. When a special combination and SP replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4, it is controlled to internal 1 / RT0 or internal 2 / RT0 at that time. Therefore, the SP replay is not won in the normal RT0, the normal RT1, and the normal RT4. As a result, the normal RT0, the normal RT1, and the normal RT4 are not controlled to the normal RT3, and the SP replay prize is won only when the normal RT2 is set, and the normal RT2 is controlled to the normal RT3 only. If a special replay is won in the normal RT3, the normal RT3 is maintained.

The transition roll will be described with reference to FIG. There are transitional rolls and out-of-roll rolls for the rolls other than the rolls that generate prizes. The transition roll is a combination of 20 types including "Replay-Orange-Bell". A missed roll is not a roll that causes any prize, imparts game value, changes the game state, or is controlled in a favorable or unfavorable manner for the player. Even when a winning combination other than the push order bell is won, if the winning combination is not won, the out-of-order result is derived. In addition, it is also called a loss that the out-of-order result is derived.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the normal / RT0, the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, after the transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN, the normal / RT1 is controlled. In addition, when the transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN in the normal RT1, the normal RT1 is maintained. Comparing RT1 with RT0, RT2, and RT3, RT1 has a lower advantage than RT0, RT2, and RT3 in that the medal payout rate is low. Therefore, it is disadvantageous for the player to derive the transition result at RT0, RT2, or RT3. On the other hand, in RT0, RT2, or RT3, even if an outlier is derived, it is not controlled by RT1. Therefore, when the out-of-order roll is derived, it is more advantageous for the player than when the transition roll is derived.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the normal gaming state, it is controlled to either RT0 to RT4.

BB has a medal payout rate of 1 or more and is guaranteed to pay out 316 or more medals, while AT has a medal payout rate of 1 or more and 400 or more medals. The payout is guaranteed. Therefore, it can be said that the navigation stock, which is the right to AT control, is a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the BB winning, which is the right to BB control.

Of RT0 to RT4 in the normal gaming state, RT0, RT2, and RT3 have a high probability of winning the re-game combination, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT4. It is in a more advantageous state for the player than RT4. In the normal gaming state, RT0, RT2, and RT3 all have higher medal payout rates per game than RT1 and RT4. While there is a direct transition from RT2 to RT3, there is no direct transition from RT0 to RT3, and in this respect RT2 is more advantageous to the player than RT0.

In the normal game state, RT0 and RT4 have a low probability of winning a re-game combination, and the medal payout rate per game is lower than that of RT0, RT2, and RT3, in that they are higher than RT0, RT2, and RT3. This is a disadvantage for the player.

[Lottery target role]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state will be described. In FIGS. 12, 13, and 16, "+" is indicated between the winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery.

In FIGS. 12 to 15, the vertical column shows the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column shows the game state. A circle in the column where the game state and the lottery target combination intersect indicates that the lottery target combination is read when the game state is in the game state, and a cross mark indicates that the lottery target combination is read when the game state is in the game state. Indicates that it is not read, that is, it is not subject to the lottery. The numerical value shown below the ◯ mark indicates the number of judgment values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determined values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination in which "360" is set as the number of determination values is 360/65536.

12 and 13 show a combination of special combinations read as a lottery target combination for each game state, FIG. 14 shows a combination of small combinations read as a lottery target combination for each game state, and FIG. 15 shows a game. The combination of the replaying combination read out as the lottery target combination for each state is shown, and FIG. 16 shows the combination of the combination forming the simultaneous winning combination shown in FIGS. 12 to 15.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the gaming states are the normal gaming state, the internal 1 (the state in which BB1, BB3, and RB2 are won), and the internal 2 (the state in which BB2, BB4, and RB1 are won). ), BB (RB), and RB, the target combination of the internal lottery differs, and in BB (RB) and RB, the winning probability of the small combination is set higher than in the normal game state and inside. An internal lottery is held using the lottery table.

When the game state is inside, the target combination of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is inside 1 or inside 2, but it is targeted depending on whether it is inside 1 or inside 2. An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different winning probabilities for the re-game combination.

When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the re-gaming combination that is the target of the internal lottery differs depending on whether it is RT0 to RT4, and it is targeted depending on whether it is RT0 to RT4. An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game combinations and their winning probabilities.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the internal lottery, a plurality of types of winning combinations are simultaneously read out as lottery target combinations.

For example, a weak watermelon is an upper watermelon + a downward-sloping watermelon. A strong watermelon is a middle-tier watermelon + a downward-sloping watermelon. That is, when the middle watermelon wins a prize, it can be recognized that it is a strong watermelon. The weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry + 1 piece. In the weak cherry, the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is controlled to be derivable in the middle stage, whereas in the strong cherry, the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is controlled to be derivable in the middle stage. The player can recognize that the cherry is a strong cherry when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L and the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is aligned at the middle stage. In the following, weak watermelons and strong watermelons are also collectively referred to as watermelons, and weak cherries, strong cherries, and middle cherries are also collectively referred to as cherries.

For other combinations as well, the winning combination shown in FIG. 16 is read out as a lottery target combination at the same time.

The middle bells 1 to 8 are collectively referred to as a middle bell, and the right bells 1 to 8 are also collectively referred to as a right bell. Of these, bells 1 to 8 and right bells 1 to 8 are collectively referred to as push order bells. In addition, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, replay GR21-25, and replay GR31-36 are also collectively referred to as push order rip.

[RB bell 1-3 reel control when winning]
In the present embodiment, control is performed so that predetermined small winning combinations are aligned on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames and stopped according to the type of the winning RB bell and the order of the stop operation. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning RB bell 1 to RB bell 3.

For example, if RB Bell 1 (right-up bell + right-up Ribebe) is won and is operated at the first left stop, the combination of the right-up bells among the winning small wins is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the operation is performed at the middle first stop or the right first stop, the control is performed so that the combination of the right-up Ribebe is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

For other RB bells, as shown in FIG. 17, control is performed so that predetermined small winning combinations are aligned on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames and stopped according to the type of winning RB bell and the order of stop operation. Is done.

[Reel control when pushing order lip is won]
In the present embodiment, control is performed so that a predetermined re-game combination is aligned and stopped on the winning line within a pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames according to the type of the winning push order lip and the stop operation order. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order lip.

For example, if replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and is operated in the order of left, middle, and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the winning replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the operations are performed in an order other than the left, middle, and right, the control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

As for other push-order rips, as shown in FIG. 18, predetermined re-game combinations are arranged on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames according to the type of the winning push-order rip and the stop operation order. Control to stop is performed.

[Reel control when pushing order bell is won]
In the present embodiment, control is performed so that a predetermined small winning combination is aligned on the winning line within a pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames and stopped according to the type of the winning push order bell and the stop operation order. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining reel control when the push order bell is won.

For example, if the middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is won and is operated at the middle first stop, the combination of the middle bells among the winning small wins is won. When the control is performed to stop in line with the line LN and the operation is performed with the left first stop or the right first stop, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 8, the transition roll, or Control is performed so that any combination of the out-of-orders is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

As for the other push order bells, as shown in FIG. 19, depending on the type of the winning push order bell and the stop operation order, predetermined small wins are aligned on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames and stopped. Control is performed.

Hereinafter, the operation procedure corresponding to each winning combination (result of the internal lottery) is also referred to as "corresponding operation procedure", and the operation procedure different from the corresponding operation procedure is also referred to as "non-correspondence operation procedure". For example, the corresponding operation procedure of the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 8 is the middle first stop, and the corresponding operation procedure of the right bell 1 to the right bell 8 is the right first stop. Furthermore, when the push order bell is won, the small winning combination that is derived when operated by the corresponding operating procedure is called the "leading role", and can be derived when operated by a non-corresponding operating procedure other than the corresponding operating procedure. A small role is called a "secondary role". For example, the protagonists of the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4 and the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are the "middle bell", and the protagonists of the middle bell 5 to the middle bell 8 and the right bell 5 to the right bell 8 are the "right-down bell". Is. The sub-roles of middle bell 1, middle bell 3, middle bell 5, and middle bell 7 are "upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 5, upper bell 8", and middle bell 2, middle bell 4, middle bell 6 , The sub-role of the middle bell 8 is "upper bell 1, upper bell 4, upper bell 6, upper bell 7", and the sub-role of the right bell 1, right bell 3, right bell 5, right bell 7 is "upper bell". 1, upper bell 3, upper bell 5, upper bell 7 ", and the sub-roles of right bell 2, right bell 4, right bell 6, and right bell 8 are" upper bell 2, upper bell 4, upper bell 6, upper bell 6. Bell 8 ". In addition, since the one-card combination is a control combination and does not win a prize, it is not included in the secondary role.

[About external output]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 20A, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main CPU 41a, and the information providing terminal of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. It is output to a hall device such as a hall computer via a plate 1010.

From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a prize, and a game state. Is an RB signal indicating that a regular medal is in progress, a BB signal indicating that the game state is in a big bonus, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 2b is open, and a setting change mode. The setting change signal shown, the insertion error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and the payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output.

In addition, although the challenge time (a game state in which the number of sliding frames on the reel is limited, but winning is allowed for all small wins) and the challenge bonus that makes the challenge time a high probability are not installed, these games In order to make it common with the slot machine equipped with the state, in addition to the signal line that outputs the above signal between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000, the fact that the game state is in the challenge time is indicated. A signal line for outputting a CT signal and a CB signal indicating that the game state is in the challenge bonus is connected, and a signal line for error output which may be expanded in the future is connected.

The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, terminals for each output signal, and a connector 1003 to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. ing.

Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the (CT signal, CB signal) are directly used as pulse signals via the relay circuit 1001. It is output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

On the other hand, the door open signal, the setting change signal, the input error signal, the payout error signal, and (preliminary signal) are security signals which are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel serial conversion circuit 1002. Is converted to and output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, (CT signal, CB signal) output from the external output board 1000 are output to the hall equipment via the information providing terminal board 1010. .. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is reconverted by the information providing terminal board 1010 into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, an input error signal, a payout error signal, and a backup signal and output to the hall equipment. Will be done.

The parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 converts the door opening signal, setting change signal, closing error signal, payout error signal, and (spare signal) into serial signals in the data format shown in FIG. 20B, and uses them as security signals. Output. The basic format consists of a pulse width of ms and a frame length of 7 bits. The first bit is the start bit indicating the start of data, the last bit is the stop bit indicating the end of data, and D1 to D5 in between are the transmission data. Become. The start bit is 1 (ON) and the stop bit is 0 (OFF). D1 is a bit indicating the output state of the door opening signal. If it is 1 (ON), it indicates that the door opening signal is ON (the front door 2b is being opened), and if it is 0 (OFF), the door opening signal is OFF. Is shown. D2 is a bit indicating the output state of the setting change signal. If it is 1 (ON), it indicates that the setting change signal is ON (shifting to the setting change mode), and if it is 0 (OFF), it indicates that the setting change signal is OFF. .. D3 is a bit indicating the output state of the insertion error signal. If it is 1 (ON), it indicates that the insertion error signal is ON (there is a high possibility that the medal selector has been cheated), and if it is 0 (OFF). If it indicates, the input error signal is OFF. D4 is a bit indicating the output state of the payout error signal. If it is 1 (ON), it indicates that the payout error signal is ON (there is a high possibility that the hopper unit 34 has been cheated), and 0 (OFF). If there is, it indicates that the payout error signal is OFF. D5 is a bit indicating the output state of the backup signal, and is always 0.

[Processing of main control unit 41]
Next, various control contents executed by the main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS . 21 to 39.

The main CPU41a, when the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, performs a starting process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the main control unit 41 is stagnant, the start-up process is performed when the main CPU 41a is started up when the power is turned on and when the main CPU 41a malfunctions. This is the process performed at startup.

In the startup process, first, after initializing the built-in device, peripheral ICs (excluding disconnection monitoring ICs not shown), interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. (Sa1), the voltage drop signal detection data is acquired from the input port. It is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input, that is, whether or not the voltage is stable (Sa2), and if a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not a voltage drop signal is input. Other than the judgment, it shifts to the loop processing that does not perform any processing.

When it is determined that the voltage drop signal is not input in the step of Sa2, the values of the I register and the IY register are initialized (Sa3), and the states of the stop switch 36 and the automatic settlement switch 29 are acquired. The stop function and the automatic settlement function are enabled / disabled in a specific register of the main CPU 41a (Sa4). By initializing the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referenced when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referencing the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. .. These values are fixed values and will always be initialized at startup.

Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa5), and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Sa6). If the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state in the step of Sa6, the storage state of the disconnection flag is acquired from the disconnection monitoring IC (Sa7), and it is determined whether or not the disconnection flag is stored (Sa8). If the electrical connection state between the game control board and the input medal sensor 31 and the electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not released during a power failure, the disconnection flag is stored. If the disconnection flag is stored, the electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the input medal sensor 31 or the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 during a power failure Since the electrical connection between the two is released, an error code indicating a disconnection error is set in the register (Sa9), and all the storage areas of the RAM 41c except the in-use stack area are used. Initialization After executing initialization 0 (Sa10), the door command transmission request 2 set in the RAM 41c when instructing the transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is cleared, and the door command is cleared. set the door command transmission request 1 to request transmission of door command stored in the transmission buffer to the RAM 41c (Sa11), allow interruption (Sa12), the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 22.

If the disconnection flag is not stored in the step of Sa8, the RAM parity of all the storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c is calculated (Sa13), and whether or not the RAM parity is 0 or not. Is determined (Sa14). If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is performed normally, the RAM parity should be 0, and if the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa13, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. Therefore, after setting an error code indicating a RAM error in the register (Sa15) and executing initialization 0 that initializes all the storage areas of the RAM 41c except the in-use stack area (Sa10), the door as well as clear the command transmission request 2, set the door command transmission request 1 (Sa11), allow interruption (Sa12), the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 22.

Further, if the RAM parity is 0 in the step of Sa14, it is further determined whether or not the destruction diagnosis data is normal (Sa16). If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in the step of Sa16 (data for power failure diagnosis is power failure). Since the data in the RAM 41c is not normal even in cases other than 5A (H) stored at times), an error code indicating a RAM error is set in the register (Sa15), and the stack area in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c is set. After executing initialization 0 (Sa10), which initializes all the storage areas except the above, the door command transmission request 2 set in the RAM 41c is cleared, and the door command transmission request 1 is set in the RAM 41c (Sa11). , allow interruption (Sa12), the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 22. Further, when the interrupt is permitted in the step of Sa12, the timer interrupt process is periodically executed, and the door command is sub-controlled based on the door command transmission request 1 set in the step of Sa11 accordingly. It is transmitted to the unit 91.

In the error processing, as shown in FIG. 22 , the current display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is saved on the stack (Sb1), and the error code stored in the register is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sb2). ..

Next, the error code stored in the register is checked, and it is determined whether or not the error code is an error code indicating a disconnection abnormality error, a RAM abnormality error, or an abnormality winning error (Sb3). If the error code indicates a RAM error error or an error winning error, the process shifts to loop processing in which no processing is performed.

Further, in the step of Sb3, when it is determined that the error code does not indicate an error other than the disconnection error, the RAM error, and the abnormal winning error, it is determined whether or not the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected. (Sb4), if the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is not detected, it is further determined whether or not the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected (Sb5), and if the operation of the reset switch 23 is not detected, Return to the step of Sb4. That is, until the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is detected, the game waits in a state in which the progress of the game is impossible.

Then, when the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step of Sb4, or when the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected in the step of Sb5, the error code stored in the register is cleared (Sb6). ), The display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is returned to the display state saved in the stack in the step of Sb1 (Sb7), and the process returns to the original process.

In this way, in the error processing, if the error processing is due to an error other than a disconnection error, a RAM error, or an abnormal winning error, the error state can be canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23. However, if the error processing is due to a disconnection error, RAM error, or winning error, the error status is canceled even if the reset / setting switch 38 or reset switch 23 is operated, and the original status is restored. It will never return.

Returning to FIG. 21 , when it is determined that the destruction diagnosis data is normal in the step of Sa16, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, so that the unsaved work, the unused area, and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized. After performing the initialization 3 (Sa17), the data for destructive diagnosis is cleared (Sa18), and the value of the door monitoring timer that measures the monitoring interval of the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 and the command transmission delay time are measured. The value of the delay counter and the history of the input state of the detection signal from the door open detection switch 25 are cleared (Sa19), the door command transmission request 2 is cleared, and the door command transmission request 1 is set (Sa). Next, it is determined whether or not any special role has been won in the state before the power failure (Sa21), and if any special role has been won in the state before the power failure, the special role has been won. Set the power-on command indicating the winning of (Proceed to the steps of Sa22 and Sa19, and if none of the special roles have been won in the state before the power failure, set the power-on command indicating that the special role has not been won. Then (Sa23), the process proceeds to the step of Sa24.

In the step of Sa24, each register is returned to the state before the power failure, that is, the state stored in the stack, interrupt is permitted (Sa25), and the process returns to the last executed process before the power failure. Further, when the interrupt is permitted in the step of Sa25, the timer interrupt process is periodically executed, and the power-on command set in the step of Sa17 or Sa18 is sent to the sub-control unit 91 accordingly. Then, the door command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 based on the door command transmission request 1 set in the step of Sa20.

Further, if the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state in the step of Sa6, it is determined whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 is in the ON state (Sa26). If the reset / setting switch 38 is in the ON state in the step of Sa26, after executing initialization 0 that initializes all the storage areas of the RAM 41c except the in-use stack area (Sa27), Sa29 Proceed to the step of. On the other hand, if the reset / setting switch 38 is in the OFF state in the step of Sa26, after executing initialization 1, which initializes all the storage areas of the RAM 41c except the stop phase work and the stack area in use. (Sa28), the process proceeds to the step of Sa29.

In the step of Sa29, after clearing the door command transmission request 2 and setting the door command transmission request 1, the process proceeds to the step of Sa30, and the value (0 at this point) stored in the set value work is corrected to 1. do. Next, after setting the initialization command (Sa31), interrupting is permitted (Sa32), and the process shifts to the setting change process shown in FIG. 23 , that is, the setting change mode (Sa33). When the interrupt is permitted in the step of Sa32, the timer interrupt process is periodically executed, and the initialization command set in the step of Sa31 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 accordingly. After that, the door command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 based on the door command transmission request 1 set in the step of Sa29. After the setting change process in the step of Sa33 is completed, the setting end command is set (Sa34), and the game process is started. The setting end command set in the step of Sa34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing.

In the setting change process, as shown in FIG. 23, the set value stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c (since the value of the set value work is corrected to 1 before shifting to the setting change process, 1 is used here. Is read (Sc1).

After that, the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 are in a state of waiting for detection of the operation (Sc2, Sc3), and when the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the Sc2 step, the set value read in the Sc1 step. 1 is added to (Sc4), and it is determined whether or not the set value after addition is 7, that is, whether or not the settable range is exceeded (Sc5), and if the set value after addition is not 7, It returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps of Sc2 and Sc3, and if the set value after addition is 7 in the step of Sc5, the set value is corrected to 1 (Sc6). ), It returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps of Sc2 and Sc3.

Further, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in the step of Sc3, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c, and after the set value is confirmed (Sc7), It waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Sc8). Then, when the OFF of the setting key switch 37 is determined in the step of Sc8, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 21 and the game processing is started.

In this way, in the start-up process, when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the disconnection flag is stored, and if the disconnection flag is stored, the process proceeds to error processing. Further, by determining whether or not the RAM parity is 0 and whether or not the destruction diagnosis data is normal, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal, and the data in the RAM 41c is normal. If not, move to error handling. In the error processing due to the disconnection abnormality error and the RAM abnormality error, after displaying the error code indicating the disconnection abnormality error and the RAM abnormality error on the game auxiliary display 12, it is initialized so that it cannot be restored to the state before the power failure 1 Is performed to initialize the RAM 41c, and the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled. Then, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, interrupting is not permitted. Therefore, once the error processing is performed due to a disconnection abnormality error or a RAM abnormality error, the setting key switch 37 is activated in the ON state and interrupts. Until the interruption is permitted, the interruption interrupt processing (main) is not performed even if the power is cut off. That is, in the power interruption processing (main), the RAM adjustment data is not newly calculated and stored so that the RAM parity becomes 0, and the destruction diagnosis data is not newly set. Even if the main CPU 41a is restarted, the game cannot be restarted even if the main CPU 41a is restarted, except when the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state.

Then, once the error processing due to the disconnection abnormality error or the RAM abnormality error is started, the setting key switch 37 is activated in the ON state, and after all the areas except the in-use stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized, the setting change processing is performed. Is performed, and the game cannot proceed until a new set value is selected / set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. That is, in the state of shifting to error processing due to a RAM abnormality error, the state in which the game cannot proceed is canceled and the game is restarted on condition that a new set value is selected / set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It becomes possible to make it.

Further, when only the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state, initialization 1 is executed to initialize all the storage areas of the RAM 41c except the stop phase work and the stack area in use. After that, the mode shifts to the setting change mode, whereas when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are started in the ON state, all the storage areas of the RAM 41c except the in-use stack area are used. After initialization 0 is executed, only the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state, or the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting are set. Depending on whether both of the switches 38 are started in the ON state, it is possible to select whether to initialize by leaving the data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, or to include and initialize. ..

In addition, by setting the door command transmission request 1 regardless of whether or not the state before the power failure is restored after startup, the door command is immediately sent to the sub-control unit after the power-on command or initialization command is transmitted. It is designed to be transmitted to 91.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game processing executed by the main CPU 41a.

In the game processing, BET processing (Sd1), internal lottery processing (Sd2), reel rotation processing (Sd3), winning judgment processing (Sd4), payout processing (Sd5), and game end processing (Sd6) are executed in this order, and the game is played. When the end processing is completed, the process returns to BET processing again.

In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the bet number is set to wait in a state where the bet number can be set, the specified number of bets is set according to the game state, and the process of determining the bet number is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. do.

In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, a random number for the internal lottery is extracted at the same time as the game is started by detecting the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1, and the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is allowed based on the value of the extracted random number. Performs the process of determining whether or not. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on each lottery result.

In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R according to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Execute the process to stop the rotation.

In the winning determination process in the step of Sd4, when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped in the step of Sd3, the winning is awarded according to the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Executes the process of determining whether or not it has occurred.

In the payout process in the step of Sd5, when the occurrence of a prize is determined in the step of Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the prize.

In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game. Further, in the game end processing, RT processing for performing control related to RT is also performed. Further, at the end of the game end processing, the door command transmission request 1 is set in the RAM 41c to request the transmission of the door command.

25 and 26 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main CPU 41a in the step of Sd1.

In the BET process, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set in the RAM 41c, that is, whether or not the full tank state of the overflow tank 35 has been determined before the previous game (Se7), and the full tank flag is set. if, set an error code indicating the fill-up abnormality register (Se8), the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 22.

If the full tank flag is not set in the step of Se7, the setting before waiting for input is performed (Se9), and the process proceeds to the step of Se10. In the setting before waiting for insertion, the non-insertion flag set in RAM 41c is cleared, the detection of one BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, and settlement switch 10 is enabled, and the insertion of medals is detected. When the medal is played, the first insertion flag indicating that the medal is the first inserted medal after the end of the previous game control is set in the RAM 41c.

In the step of Se10, it is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c. When it is determined in the step of Se10 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on and the medal flow path is used as the path on the hopper tank side to allow the medal to be inserted. (Se11), and if it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the medal flow path is set to the medal payout outlet 9 side. Prohibit the insertion of new medals (Se12) and proceed to the step of Se13.

In the step of Se13, it is determined whether or not the insertion medal sensor 31 has detected the passage of the insertion medal. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in the step of Se13, the process proceeds to the step of Se24, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the insertion of the medal is based on whether or not the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c. (Se14), and if it is not possible to insert medals, the process proceeds to the step of Se24.

If it is possible to insert medals in the step of Se14, it is determined whether or not it is the first insertion after the end of the game control based on whether or not the first insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c (Se15). If it is not the first input after the end of the game control, the process proceeds to the step of Se19, and if it is the first input after the end of the game control, the first input flag is cleared (Se16) and whether or not the full tank sensor 35a is detected is detected. Judgment (Se17). If the full tank sensor 35a is not detected in the step of Se17, the process proceeds to the step of Se19, and if the full tank sensor 35a is detected, the full tank flag indicating the full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is set in the RAM 41c (Se18). , Proceed to the step of Se19.

In the step of Se19, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the value of the BET counter is set. Add 1 (Se20) and return to the step of Se10.

If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in the step of Se19, the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is added by 1 (Se21), and whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to the step of Se10. If the value of the credit counter is 50, the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c (Se23), and the process returns to the step of Se10. ..

In the step of Se24, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. If the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected in the step of Se24, the process proceeds to the step of Se29, and if the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, and the BET counter It is determined whether or not the value is a specified number (Se25).

If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in the step of Se25, the process returns to the step of Se10, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the in-game flag indicating that the game is in progress is set in the RAM 41c (Se251). .. Then, after the step of Se251, the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM 41c, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the flow path of the medal is used as the path on the medal payout outlet 9 side to prohibit the insertion of new medals. (Se26), the setting at the start of the game is performed (Se27). In the setting at the start of the game, the detection of the operation of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the checkout switch 10 is invalidated. Then, after the step of Se27, the number of bets, that is, the value of the BET counter is added to the value of the medal IN signal output counter indicating the number of remaining outputs of the medal IN signal (Se28), the BET process is completed, and the flowchart of FIG. 24 is completed. Return to. Along with this, the insertion of medals, the setting of the number of bets based on the detection of the operation of the one-card BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6, and the settlement of credits based on the detection of the operation of the settlement switch 10 are prohibited. It becomes.

In the step of Se29, it is determined whether or not the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected in the step of Se29, the process proceeds to the step of Se34, and if the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, refer to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Se30). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in the step of Se30, the process returns to the step of Se10, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (Se31), and credits are obtained. If the value of the counter is 0, the process returns to the Se10 step. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in the step of Se31, the value of the credit counter is subtracted by 1 (Se32), the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Se33), and the process returns to the step of Se10.

In the step of Se34, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in the step of Se34, the process proceeds to the step of Se39, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to and the BET counter. It is determined whether or not the value of is a specified number (Se35). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in the step of Se35, the process returns to the step of Se10, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (Se36), and credits are obtained. If the value of the counter is 0, the process returns to the Se10 step. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in the step of Se36, the value of the credit counter is subtracted by 1 (Se37), the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Se38), and the process returns to the step of Se35.

In the step of Se39, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in the step of Se39, the process returns to the step of Se10, and if the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the game is a replay game (Se40), and if the game is a replay game, the process returns to the step of Se10. If the game is not a replay game in the step of Se40, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (Se41), and if the value of the BET counter is 0, the process proceeds to the step of Se37 and the value of the BET counter is 0. If not, the bet number settlement flag indicating that the already set bet number is to be settled is set in the RAM 41c (Se42), and the process proceeds to the step of Se43. In the step of Se43, the control of driving the hopper motor 34b to pay out the medals for the value stored in the credit counter or the BET counter, that is, the medals used for setting the medals stored as credits or the number of bets is used. Performs settlement processing in which return control is performed. Then, after the settlement process in the step of Se43, the non-input flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Se44), and the process returns to the step of Se10.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the main CPU 41a in the step of Sd2.

In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, a predetermined number of medals to be inserted according to the game state of the game is read out (Sg1), and the process proceeds to the step of Sg2.

In the step of Sg2, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals, that is, the value of the BET counter matches the specified number read in the step of Sg1, and if the number of inserted medals matches the specified number, the step of Sg3. If the number of medals inserted does not match the specified number, the process proceeds to Sg4.

In the step of Sg3, it is determined whether or not the set value stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c is in the range of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value stored in the set value work is an appropriate value. If the set value is in the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to the step of Sg5, and if the set value is not in the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to the step of Sg4.

In the step of Sg4, since it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, an error code indicating a RAM error is stored in the register, and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG.

In the step of Sg5, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number used in the game is performed, and the process proceeds to the step of Sg6. In the random number acquisition process, a sampling command is output to the sampling circuit 43, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is latched, the value of the latched random number is input from the I / O port 41d, and this is extracted. , Performs a predetermined logical operation on the extracted random numbers, and acquires the result as a random number.

In the step of Sg6, the state number (any of 0 to 6) is stored in the RAM 41c according to the game state of the game, and the process proceeds to the step of Sg7. In the step of Sg7, the winning combination number to be the lottery target is first stored in the RAM 41c according to the gaming state indicated by the state number, and the process proceeds to the step of Sg8.

In the step of Sg8, it is confirmed whether or not the state number is 6, for example, whether or not it is in the regular bonus, and if it is in the regular bonus, the process proceeds to the step of Sg10. If the status number is not 6, the process proceeds to the step of Sg9.

In the step of Sg9, it is confirmed whether or not the winning combination number to be drawn is 14, for example, whether or not the lottery of all the winning combination to be drawn is completed in the game state other than the regular bonus, and the winning combination number is If it is 14, the process proceeds to the step of Sg11. If the winning combination number is not 14, the process proceeds to the step of Sg10.

In the step of Sg10, it is confirmed whether or not the winning combination number to be drawn is 17, for example, whether or not the lottery of all the winning combination to be drawn in the regular bonus is completed, and when the winning combination number is 17. To proceed to the step of Sg11. If the winning combination number is not 17, the process proceeds to the step of Sg12.

In the step of Sg11, the general combination storage work in which the general combination winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared, the internal lottery process is completed, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In the step of Sg12, it is confirmed whether or not the common flag registered in the combination table is 1 in association with the combination number to be processed, and if it is 1, the process proceeds to the step of Sg13 and the common flag is 1. If not, the process proceeds to the step of Sg14.

In the step of Sg13, the address of the storage area of the number of determination values of ROM 41b registered in the combination table in association with the combination number to be processed is read out. Then, the number of determination values stored in this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to the step of Sg15.

In the step of Sg14, first, the set value stored in the RAM 41c is read, and further, the number of determination values of the ROM 41b registered in the combination table is stored in association with the combination number to be processed and the read setting value. Read the address of the area. Then, the number of determination values stored in this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to the step of Sg15.

In the step of Sg15, the number of judgment values acquired in the step of Sg13 or Sg14 is added to the random number value for the internal lottery, the result of the addition is used as a new random number value, the process proceeds to the step of Sg16, and the number of judgment values is determined by the internal lottery. Determine if an overflow occurred when added to the random value for. The occurrence of overflow indicates that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination number to be processed has been won. Then, if an overflow occurs, the process proceeds to the step of Sg18, and if no overflow occurs, the process proceeds to the step of Sg17.

In the step of Sg17, 1 is added to the winning combination number to be processed, and the process returns to the step of Sg8.
In the step of Sg18, it is confirmed whether the combination number is 0 to 7, for example, a special combination or a combination number indicating a combination of combinations including the special combination, and if the combination number is 0 to 7, Sg19. If the winning combination number is not 0 to 7, the process proceeds to the step of Sg20.

In the step of Sg19, the winning flag of the special combination corresponding to the combination number to be processed is set in the special combination storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is stored in the RAM 41c. The winning flag of the general combination corresponding to the combination number to be processed is set, the internal lottery process is completed, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the step of Sg20, when the combination number is 0 to 4, the general combination is not won. In this case, the general combination storage work of the RAM 41c is cleared.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the reel rotation process executed by the main CPU 41a in the step of Sd3.

In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not the wait time (about 4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game (Sh1), and the wait time has elapsed. If not, wait until the wait time elapses.

Then, if the wait time has elapsed in the step of Sh1, the wait time is newly set (Sh2).

Next, the setting at the start of rotation of the reel motor is performed, and the rotation of the reel is started (Sh3). Then, the sliding frame number setting process for setting the sliding frame number of the virtual sliding frame table for each rotating reel is performed (Sh4), and the setting when the stop preparation is completed is performed (Sh5). As a result, the stop operation can be enabled, and then, when the constant speed rotation of the reel is detected in the processing at the time of passing through the origin of the timer interrupt processing described later, the stop operation becomes effective.

Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected (Sh6), and if the operation of any of the stop switches is not detected, a reel rotation error (for a certain period of time) is determined. As described above, it is determined whether or not an error (error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33) has occurred (Sh7), and if a reel rotation error has not occurred, an insertion error (medal insertion) is further performed. Whether or not an error has occurred (an error that is determined when a medal insertion is detected outside the permitted period), and a payout error (a medal payout is detected outside the permitted period). It is determined whether or not an error) has occurred (Sh8, Sh9), and if no error has been determined in the steps of Sh7 to Sh9, the process returns to the step of Sh6.

If it is determined that a charging error has occurred in the Sh8 step, or if a payout error is determined in the Sh9 step, an error code indicating a charging / payout error during reel rotation is set in the register (Sh10). ), Return to the step of Sh6.

Further, when the occurrence of the reel rotation error is determined in the step of Sh7, an error code indicating the reel rotation error is set in the register (Sh12), and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG. 22 (Sh13). Along with this, the rotation of the reel is also temporarily stopped. Then, when the error is cleared, the process returns to the Sh3 step again, and the rotation of the reel is restarted.

Further, when the operation of any of the stop switches is detected in the step of Sh6, the number of steps from the reel reference position at that time (the number of steps to be the stop operation position) in the reel motor corresponding to the stop switch is calculated. After acquiring and setting the work corresponding to the stop reel (Sh14), it waits until the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation is stopped (Sh15).

Then, when the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop operation is stopped, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (Sh16), and if all the reels are not stopped, the process returns to the Sh4 step and all the reels are released. If it is stopped, the reel rotation process is finished and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 24.

As described above, in the reel rotation process, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the rotation of the reel for which the stop operation has not been detected is performed until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is continuously detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. The rotation of the reels that have not been used is continued, and on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the payout process executed by the main CPU 41a in the step of Sd5.

In the payout process, as a result of the prize determination process in the step of Sd4, the number of medals set when the occurrence of a prize is determined is compared with the number of medals already paid out, and whether the payout is completed. Confirm whether or not (Si1).

If the payout is not completed, it is determined whether or not an insertion error (an error determined when the insertion of a medal is detected other than the period in which the insertion of medals is permitted) has occurred (Si11), and Si11. If the occurrence of an error is not determined in the step of, the process proceeds to the step of Si2. If it is determined that an input error has occurred in the step of Si11, an error code indicating an input error during the payout process is set in the register (Si12), and the process proceeds to the step of Si2.

In the step of Si2, it was confirmed whether or not the credit could be added to the credit based on whether or not the credit reached the upper limit (Si2), and if it could be added to the credit, the time of the credit payout interval was waited (Si2). After Si3), 1 credit is added (Si4). After the processing of Si3, the value of the medal OUT signal output counter indicating the number of remaining outputs of the medal OUT signal is added by 1 (Si5), the number of payouts is added (Si6), and then the process returns to the step of Si1 again.

If it cannot be added to the credit in the step of Si2, after performing the one-card payout process (Si7), the value of the medal OUT signal output counter is added by 1 (Si8), the process proceeds to the step of Si9, and the number of payouts is added. , Return to the step of Si1 again.

In the one-card payout process in the step of Si7, the hopper motor 34b is driven to control the payout of one medal, and the step of Si8 is performed only when the payout sensor 34c normally detects the payout of one medal. Proceed to. In addition, it monitors whether or not a medal is jammed or has run out of medals, and when it is determined that the medal is jammed or has run out of medals, the hopper motor 34b is stopped and a payout error is detected. Set in the register and shift to the error processing shown in FIG. Then, after the payout error is cleared, the process returns to the step of Sg1.

If the payout is completed in the step of Si1, the drive of the hopper motor 34b is stopped (Si10), and the process proceeds to the end process.

In this way, in the payout process, control is performed in which the value of the medal OUT output counter is incremented by 1 each time one medal payout is detected by the payout sensor 34c or one credit is added by the one payout process. It has come to be said.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the end processing executed by the main CPU 41a in the step of Sd6.

In the end process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sj1), and the specified number according to the game state (3 in the present embodiment regardless of the game state) is set in the RAM 41c. It is set (Sj2), and it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag indicating that the RAM 41c is a replay game is set (Sj3).

When it is determined in the step of Sj3 that the next game is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (Sj4), and the value of the medal OUT signal output counter indicating the number of remaining outputs of the medal OUT signal is added by 1. Then (Sj5), proceed to the step of Sj6. In the step of Sj6, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Sj6), and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the step of Sj4. If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, the non-insertion flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 41c (Sj7), and the process proceeds to the step of Sj8. If it is determined in the step of Sj3 that the next game is not a replay game, the process proceeds to the step of Sj8.

In the step of Sj8, the in-game flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sj8) ”, and it is determined whether or not the error code is set in the register (Sj9). If it is determined in the step of Sj9 that the error code is not set in the register, the termination process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. 24. If it is determined in the step of Sj9 that the error code is set in the register, the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG. 22 (Sj10). Then, when the error is cleared, the termination process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected (for example, Sh8, Sh9 in FIG. 28, Si11 in FIG. 29), error processing (for example, after the reel rotation processing is completed) ( (Stop the progress of the game) (step Sj10). This does not complicate control. When an abnormality that may hinder the progress of the game is detected, error processing (abnormality notification, game progress stop) is performed at the time of detecting the abnormality (for example, Se8 in FIG. 25, Sg4 in FIG. 27, Sh13 in FIG. 28). Thereby, the abnormality notification can be suitably performed. Further, if a freeze occurs after the end of the game, or if an abnormality occurs in the game, the freeze may be generated after performing error processing.

31 and 32 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 3, that is, by interrupting the start process or the game process at intervals of 0.56 ms. be.

In the timer interrupt process (main), first, the interrupt is prohibited (Sk1). That is, it is prohibited that another interrupt process is executed during the execution of the timer interrupt process. Then, after saving the register in use to the stack area (Sk2), a port input process for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed (Sk3).

Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk4). In the Sk4 step, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and the value is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0 ... Each time the timer interrupt process is executed.

Next, it is determined whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 by referring to the branch counter value (Sk5), and if it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt 4. In the case of inclusion 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is confirmed whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are starting or rotating at a constant speed, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are starting or rotating at a constant speed. If there is, a motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk9 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk25 described later is executed (Sk6).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is 1 by referring to the branch counter value, that is, whether or not it is timer interrupt 2 (Sk7), and if it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, if it is timer interrupt 1, the reel Reel start processing (Sk8) that controls the step time interval when starting the motors 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Sk9) that changes the phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motor 32L, After stopping 32C and 32R, after a certain period of time elapses, the motor phase signal standby process (Sk10) that changes the phase signal to 1-phase excitation is sequentially executed, and then the register saved in the stack area in Sk2 is restored (Sk21), and Sk1 Allow the interrupt prohibited in the step (Sk22), and return to the process before the interrupt.

Further, in the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk7, LED dynamic display processing (Sk11) for dynamically lighting various indicators, control signal output processing for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port, etc. (Sk12), random number update process for updating various software random numbers (Sk13), time counter update process for updating various time counters (Sk14), monitoring of detection status of door open detection switch 25, door command transmission request, transmission command Door monitoring process (Sk15) that performs such operations, command transmission process (Sk16) that sends commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer or door command transmission buffer to the sub-control unit 91, and updates the external output signal. After sequentially executing the external output signal update process (Sk17), the register saved in the stack area in Sk2 is restored (Sk21), the interrupt prohibited in the Sk1 step is permitted (Sk22), and the process before the interrupt is executed. Return to.

Further, if the timer interrupt is 3 or the timer interrupt is 4 in the Sk5 step, it is further determined whether or not it is 3 by referring to the branch counter value, that is, whether or not it is the timer interrupt 4 (Sk18), and the timer. If it is not an interrupt 4, that is, if it is a timer interrupt 3, it checks the passing of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to the origin (passing the reel reference position), detects the occurrence of a reel rotation error, and stops. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set), and if the stop preparation is complete and the constant speed rotation is in progress, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. After sequentially executing the origin passage processing (Sk19) to be enabled and the switch input determination processing (Sk20) for determining whether or not these various switches satisfy the detection conditions based on the detection signals of the various switches, in Sk2. The register saved in the stack area is restored (Sk21), the interrupt prohibited in the Sk1 step is permitted (Sk22), and the process returns to the process before the interrupt.

Further, if the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the work of the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work of the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R or the automatic stop control. The stop switch process (Sk23) that determines the stop position from the stop operation position stored in and calculates the number of steps to stop after, counts the number of steps to stop calculated by the stop switch process, and stops. When it is time to do so, the stop process (Sk24) that starts braking by two-phase excitation, and the final stop process (Sk25) that causes three-phase excitation after a certain period of time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then in Sk2. The register saved in the stack area is restored (Sk21), the interrupt prohibited in the Sk1 step is permitted (Sk22), and the process returns to the process before the interrupt.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the stop switch process executed by the main CPU 41a in the timer interrupt 4 of the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

In the stop switch processing, first, for all reels in the order of left, middle, and right, whether or not the stop operation position is set for the work of the corresponding reel, that is, whether the stop operation is detected or the stop operation is automatically stopped. Is instructed (Sk101, Sk102), and if the stop operation is not detected for all the reels or the stop is not instructed, the stop switch process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 32.

If any reel stop operation is detected or the reel stop is instructed in the Sk101 step, the process proceeds to the Sk103 step.

In the step of Sk103, the virtual sliding frame table corresponding to the reel is referred to, and the area number to be the stop position is specified from the area number including the number of steps of the stop operation position set in the work corresponding to the stop reel. , Sk104, the number of steps required from the current reel reference position to the stop position specified in the Sk103 step is calculated, the calculated number of steps is set, and then the stop switch process is terminated. , Return to the flowchart of FIG. 32.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the door monitoring process executed by the main CPU 41a in the timer interrupt 2 of the timer interrupt process (main).

In the door monitoring process, first, the history of the input state of the door open detection switch 25 (the value obtained by ORing the definite state of the positively logicalized detection signal of the door open detection switch 25 acquired in the port input process for about 100 ms). The door sensor history is updated (Sk201). That is, a new door sensor history is obtained by ORing the determined state of the positively logicalized detection signal of the door open detection switch 25 and the door sensor history.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the door monitoring timer is 0, that is, whether or not about 100 ms have elapsed since the previous monitoring (Sk202). If the value of the door monitoring timer is not 0, the value of the door monitoring timer is determined. Is subtracted by 1 (Sk203), the door monitoring process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 27.

If the value of the door monitoring timer is 0 in the Sk202 step, the door command is issued to determine whether the door command transmission request 2 is set, that is, to prioritize the transmission of the power-on command or the initialization command at startup. It is determined whether or not the state is waiting for transmission (Sk204), and if the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 27. By determining whether or not the door command transmission request 2 is set in the Sk204 step and ending the door monitoring process when the door command transmission request 2 is set, the value of the door command transmission buffer is set. It is not updated, and the value of the door command transmission buffer, that is, the door command indicating the detection status of the first door open detection switch 25 after startup, is overwritten while waiting for transmission by the power-on command or initialization command. It is designed not to be done.

If the door command transmission request 2 is not set in the step of Sk204, 44 is set as the value of the door monitoring timer (Sk205), and the time counting of 100 ms is newly started. Then, after acquiring the door sensor history in the register and clearing the door sensor history of the RAM 41c (Sk206), the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 indicated by the door sensor history acquired in the register and the door stored in the door command transmission buffer The detection state of the door open detection switch 25 indicated by the command is compared with the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, and it is determined whether or not there is a change in the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (Sk207).

If there is no change in the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 in the Sk207 step, whether or not the door command transmission request 1 is set, that is, the transmission of the door command is requested when the main CPU 41a is started or the game is terminated. Whether or not it is determined (Sk208), and if the door command transmission request 1 is not set, the door monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 27.

If there is a change in the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 in the Sk207 step, or if the door command transmission request 1 is set in the Sk208 step, the door command transmission request is cleared and the door command transmission request is cleared. By setting 2 (Sk209) and storing the door command based on the door sensor history (detection state of the door open detection switch 25 after the change) acquired in the register in the door command transmission buffer (Sk2), the door after the change By instructing the transmission of a command and setting the door open signal update request (Sk211), after requesting that the output state of the door open signal be updated to the output state after the change, the door monitoring process is terminated, and the figure shows. Return to the flowchart of 31.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the command transmission process executed by the main CPU 41a in the timer interrupt 2 of the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

In the command transmission process, first, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the power-on command or the initialization command is delayed (Sk301), and if the transmission of the power-on command or the initialization command is delayed, the process proceeds to the Sk308 step to power the power. If the transmission of the input command or the initialization command is not delayed, it is determined whether or not the untransmitted power-on command or the initialization command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer (Sk302).

If an untransmitted power-on command or initialization command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer in the Sk302 step, the process proceeds to the Sk307 step, and the untransmitted power-on command or initialization command is used for normal command transmission. If it is not stored in the buffer, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the normal command is delayed (Sk303).

If the transmission of the normal command is delayed in the step of Sk303, the process proceeds to the step of Sk308, and if the transmission of the normal command is not delayed, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the door command is delayed (Sk304), and the door command is transmitted. If it is delayed, the process proceeds to the Sk308 step, and if the door command transmission is not delayed, it is determined whether the door command transmission request 2 is set, that is, whether or not the door command transmission is instructed (Sk305). ..

If the door command transmission request 2 is not set in the Sk305 step, it is determined whether or not the untransmitted normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer (Sk306), and the untransmitted normal command is the normal command. If it is stored in the transmission buffer, the process proceeds to Sk307, and if the untransmitted normal command is not stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the command transmission process is terminated and the flowchart shown in FIG. 31 is shown. Return to.

In the step of Sk307, a random number value (0 to 17) for command delay is acquired, stored in the delay counter, and the process proceeds to the step of Sk308.

In the Sk308 step, after subtracting 1 from the delay counter value, the process proceeds to the Sk309 step, and it is determined whether or not the delay counter value is 0. If the delay counter value is not 0, the command transmission process is terminated and the figure shows. It returns to the flowchart shown in 31.

If the delay counter value is 0 in the Sk309 step, it is determined whether or not the door command is being transmitted (Sk310), and if the door command is being transmitted, the door command transmission request 2 is cleared and the door command is transmitted. Set the credit buffer address (Sk311) and proceed to the Sk315 step. Since the door command transmission request 2 is not cleared until immediately before the door command accompanying the setting of the door command transmission request 2 is transmitted after being set by the door monitoring process, after the door command transmission request 2 is set. , The value of the door command transmission buffer, that is, the door command indicating the detection status of the first door open detection switch 25 after activation, may be overwritten while waiting for the transmission of the door command by the power-on command or the initialization command. do not have.

In the step of Sk310, if the door command is not transmitted, it is determined whether the power-on command or the initialization command is transmitted (Sk312), and if the power-on command or the initialization command is transmitted, the normal command is transmitted. Set the address where the power-on command or initialization command of the credit buffer is stored (Sk313), and proceed to the step of Sk315.

When the power-on command or initialization command is not transmitted in the Sk312 step, that is, when the normal command is transmitted, the address indicated by the transmission pointer of the normal command transmission buffer is set (Sk314), and the Sk315 step is set. move on.

In the step of Sk315, the command stored at the address set in the steps of Sk311, Sk313, and Sk314 is read, transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the command transmission process is completed, and the flowchart shown in FIG. 31 is displayed. Return.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the external output signal update process executed by the main CPU 41a in the timer interrupt 2 of the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

In the external output signal update process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the setting of the signal in BB (Sk401), and if there is no change in the setting of the signal in BB, the process proceeds to the step of Sk403 and the setting of the signal in BB is performed. If there is a change in, the signal in BB is updated to the changed output state (Sk402), and the process proceeds to the step of Sk403.

In the step of Sk403, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the setting of the signal in RB. If there is no change in the setting of the signal in RB, the process proceeds to the step of Sk405, and if there is a change in the setting of the signal in RB, RB The signal inside is updated to the output state after the change (Sk404), and the process proceeds to the step of Sk405.

In the step of Sk405, it is determined whether or not there is a request to update the door open signal, and if there is no request to update the door open signal, the process proceeds to the step of Sk407, and if there is a request to update the door open signal, the door open signal is sent. The output state is updated to the changed output state (Sk406), and the process proceeds to the Sk407 step.

In the step of Sk407, it is determined whether or not the error state or the setting is being changed. If the error state or the setting is not being changed, the process proceeds to the step of Sk409, and if the error state or the setting is being changed, the response is taken. The signal to be output is updated to ON (Sk408), and the process proceeds to the Sk409 step.

In the step of Sk409, it is determined whether the error state is cleared or the setting change is completed, and if the error state is not cleared or the setting change is not completed, the step of Sk411 is performed. If the error state is cleared or the setting change is completed, the corresponding signal is updated to OFF (Sk410), and the process proceeds to the Sk411 step.

In the step of Sk411, it is determined whether or not the value of the update waiting counter for timing the update interval of the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal is 0, and if the update waiting counter value is not 0, the external output signal transmission process is performed. It ends (Sk412) and returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In the step of Sk411, if the value of the update waiting counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the medal IN signal is ON (Sk413), and if the medal IN signal is ON, the medal IN signal is updated to OFF. (Sk414), an initial value (a value corresponding to a predetermined update waiting time) is set in the update waiting counter (Sk423), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

If the medal IN signal is not ON in the step of Sk413, the process proceeds to the step of Sk415.

In the step of Sk415, it is determined whether or not the medal OUT signal is ON, and if the medal OUT signal is ON, the medal OUT signal is updated to OFF (Sk416), and the initial value is set in the update waiting counter (Sk416). Sk423) returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

If the medal OUT signal is not ON in the Sk415 step, the process proceeds to the Sk417 step.

In the step of Sk417, it is determined whether or not the value of the medal IN signal output counter is 0. If the value of the medal IN signal output counter is 0, the process proceeds to the step of Sk420, and the value of the medal IN signal output counter is 0. If not, the medal IN signal is updated to ON (Sk418), the value of the medal IN signal output counter is subtracted by 1 (Sk419), the initial value is set to the update waiting counter (Sk423), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. do.

In the step of Sk420, it is determined whether or not the value of the medal OUT signal output counter is 0, and if the value of the medal OUT signal output counter is 0, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If is not 0, it is determined whether or not the in-game flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sk4201). If it is determined in the step of Sk4201 that the in-game flag is set in the RAM 41c, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. If it is determined in the step of Sk4201 that the in-game flag is not set in the RAM 41c, the medal OUT signal is updated to ON (Sk421), and the value of the medal OUT signal output counter is decremented by 1 (Sk422). , An initial value is set in the update waiting counter (Sk423), and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In this way, in the external output signal update process, the main CPU 41a monitors the medal IN signal output counter by the timer interrupt process (main), and after the number of bets is set by inserting medals or credits, the start switch 7 is detected. , When the medal IN signal output counter is added, the medal IN signal is output.

Further, in the external output signal update process, the main CPU 41a monitors the medal OUT signal output counter by the timer interrupt process (main), and when the medal payout is detected and the medal OUT signal output counter is added, and during the game. When the flag is not set in the RAM 41c, the medal OUT signal is output. As a result, the medal OUT signal is output after the game ends, not during the game.

FIG. 37 shows a power interruption interrupting process (main) executed by the main CPU 41a interrupting the start processing or the game processing in response to the occurrence of the interruption 2, that is, when a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is input. ) Is a flowchart showing the control contents.

In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), first, interruption is prohibited (Sm1). That is, it is prohibited that other interrupt processing is executed at the start of the power interruption interrupt processing (main). Next, all the registers that may be used are saved in the stack area (Sm2). Although the values of the I register and the IY register described above are used, they are not saved here because the same fixed values are always set at the time of initialization at startup.

Next, the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sm3). At this time, if the voltage drop signal is not input, the register saved in the stack area in Sm2 is restored (Sm4), the interrupt prohibited in the step of Sm1 is permitted (Sm5), and the process before interruption is performed. return.

If a voltage drop signal is input in the step of Sm3, data for destruction diagnosis (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set (Sm6), and all output ports are initialized (Sm7). ). Next, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set (Sm8) so that the exclusive OR of all the storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and the access to the RAM 41c is performed. Is prohibited (Sm9).

Then, except for the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sm10, where Sm10 is the same processing as Sm3), the loop processing without performing any processing is started. That is, if the voltage drops as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the main CPU 41a is surely stopped when the power is cut off. Further, in this loop processing, when the voltage is recovered and the voltage drop signal is not input, the above-mentioned startup processing is executed, and if the RAM parity becomes 0 and the destruction diagnosis data is normal, the original processing is performed. Will return to.

In the present embodiment, after prohibiting access to the RAM 41c, the output status of the voltage drop signal is monitored, and when the voltage drop signal is no longer input, the voltage recovery is determined and the process proceeds to the start-up process. However, no processing is performed in the loop processing, and the voltage is recovered during the loop processing, and the start processing is started based on the reset signal input from the reset circuit 49. You may want to migrate.

[Processing of sub-control unit 91]
Next, the activation process (sub) executed by the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 will be described below based on the flowchart of FIG. 38.

When the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 to the sub control unit 91, the CPU 91a performs the activation process (sub) shown in FIG. 38. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the sub control unit 91 is stagnant, the start processing (sub) is performed when the CPU 91a is started due to the power on and a malfunction or display of the CPU 91a. This is a process performed at the time of restarting due to a malfunction of the control circuit 92.

In the startup process (sub), the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sr1), the display control circuit 92 is initialized (Sr2), and then access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sr3). .. Then, the RAM parity of all the storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sr4), and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity is 0 (Sr5).

If the data in the RAM 91c is normal, the RAM parity should be 0, and if the RAM parity is 0 in the step Sr5, the data stored in the RAM 91c is normal, so the process proceeds to the step Sr6. Restores the production state before the power failure. In the step of Sr6, after setting the control pattern that was executed last before the power failure, the process proceeds to the step of Sr7.

If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sr5, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. Therefore, after initializing the RAM 91c (Sr15) and setting the standby pattern as the control pattern (Sr16), the Sr7 Go to the step.

In the step of Sr7, it is determined whether or not the restart flag is set in the RAM 91c, that is, whether or not the restart is caused by a malfunction of the display control circuit 92. If the restart flag is set, the step of Sr7 is performed. If the restart flag is not set, that is, if the startup is accompanied by turning on the power, the process proceeds to the step of Sr8, only the command reception interrupt processing is permitted, and the process proceeds to the step of Sr9.

In the step of Sr9, it is determined whether or not the initialization command has been received, and if the initialization command has not been received, the process proceeds to the step of Sr10 and it is determined whether or not the power-on command has been received. When the initialization command is received, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sr17), the setting notification pattern is set as the control pattern (Sr18), and the process proceeds to the step Sr13.

If the power-on command is not received in the step of Sr10, the process returns to the step of Sr9 again, and if the power-on command is received, the process proceeds to the step of Sr11.

In the step of Sr11, it is determined whether or not the special combination is won in the state before the power failure based on the power-on command received in the step of Sr10 (Sr15), and the special combination is won in the state before the power failure. If so, after setting the special role notification pattern for notifying the winning of the special role as the control pattern (Sr12), the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel are according to the set control pattern. The effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the LED 55 is executed (Sr13), all interruptions are permitted (Sr14), and the process proceeds to the loop process.

Further, in the step of Sr11, when the special combination is not won in the state before the power failure, the liquid crystal display according to the control pattern set in the step of Sr6, that is, the control pattern set before the power failure. 51, the effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the effect LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 is executed (Sr13), all interruptions are permitted (Sr14), and the process proceeds to the loop process. That is, at this point, the timer interrupt processing is permitted, and various effects based on the reception of the command can be executed.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the CPU 91a at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count of the internal clock.

In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, it is determined whether or not the touch panel operation is being checked based on whether or not the detection waiting flag indicating that the touch panel operation is being checked is set in the RAM 91c (Ss1). If the touch panel operation is not being checked, the process proceeds to Ss6.

If the touch panel operation is being checked in the step of Ss1, it is determined whether or not the touch operation is detected (Ss2). If the touch operation is not detected, the process proceeds to the step of Ss16, and if the touch operation is detected, the process proceeds to the step of Ss16. After displaying the result of the touch panel operation check on the liquid crystal display 51 (Ss3), the detection waiting flag is cleared, the command reception interrupt processing prohibited during the touch panel operation check is permitted, and the step of Ss6. Proceed to.

In the step of Ss6, it is determined whether or not the command is stored in the reception buffer, that is, whether or not the command is received from the main control unit 41. If the command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step Ss16. If the command is stored in the reception buffer, the command is acquired from the reception buffer (Ss7), and the process proceeds to step Ss8.

In the step of Ss8, it is determined whether or not the acquired command is an inspection command, and if it is not an inspection command, the process proceeds to the step of Ss13, and if it is an inspection command, whether or not it is an inspection command that further specifies an operation check of the touch panel. Is determined (Ss9).

If it is not an inspection command that specifies the touch panel operation check in the step Ss9, the process proceeds to the step Ss12, and if it is an inspection command that specifies the touch panel operation check, the command reception interrupt processing is set to be prohibited and (Ss10). , The detection waiting flag indicating that the touch panel operation is being checked is set in the RAM 91c (Ss11), and the process proceeds to the step of Ss12.

In the step of Ss12, the component designated by the acquired inspection command and the designated operation mode are specified, an operation test process for operating the corresponding component in the specified operation mode is performed, and the process proceeds to the step of Ss16.

In the step of Ss13, when the acquired command is an internal winning command, the effect table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, and an effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The effect pattern selection process of setting the selected effect pattern in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game is executed, and the process proceeds to the step of Ss14.

In the step of Ss14, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, and the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c and the control pattern registered corresponding to the acquired command are read out and set in the RAM 91c. The process is executed, and the process proceeds to the step of Ss15.

In the step of Ss15, the effect control process for controlling various effect devices such as the effect LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, and the reel LED is executed according to the control pattern set in the step of Ss14, and the process proceeds to the step of Ss16.

In the step of Ss16, a touch panel process for analyzing the detection status of the touch panel is performed based on data acquired from a touch panel controller (not shown), and then the process proceeds to the step of Ss17 to update the values of various counters, and then the timer. End the interrupt process (sub).

As described above, in the timer interrupt process (sub), when the inspection command for specifying the touch panel operation check is received and the touch panel operation check is performed, the command reception interrupt process is detected as a touch operation. During this time, new commands are not received, and even if a new command is sent during this period, until the touch operation is detected and the operation check is completed. Is not receiving a new command and does not perform processing based on the command. In addition, after receiving the inspection command that specifies the operation check of the touch panel, not only is the command reception interrupt processing prohibited until the touch operation is detected, but also the command stored in the reception buffer is read. Even if the command has already been received and the received command is stored in the receive buffer, the receive buffer is used until the touch operation is detected and the operation check is completed. Processing based on the commands stored in is also not performed.

[Output timing of medal OUT signal and security signal]
Next, regarding the output control of the medal OUT signal and the security signal that the main CPU 41a outputs to the external output board 1000 as an external output signal when an abnormality (error) that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected, FIGS. 40 to 40 to This will be described with reference to FIG. 42. An abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is an abnormality that allows the game to proceed without performing error processing. Specific examples of the abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game are a throw-in error and a payout error during the reel rotation process, and a throw-in error during the payout process.

The insertion error during the reel rotation process and the payout process is related to, for example, when a foreign substance is inserted from the medal insertion section 4, a foreign substance is present in the flow path of the medal, or during the reel rotation or the payout process. Instead, it is detected when the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. Further, a payout error during the reel rotation process is detected when a medal is paid out when it is not the payout timing.

In FIGS. 40 to 42, the start switch, reel rotation start, first stop, second stop, third stop, payout, and bet number setting indicate each timing during the progress of the game. Specifically, the start switch indicates the timing at which the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The reel rotation start indicates the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating. The first stop indicates the timing at which the first stop operation is detected while all the reels are still rotating. The second stop indicates a state in which any one reel has already stopped and the two reels are rotating, that is, the timing at which the second stop operation is detected. The third stop indicates a state in which any two reels are stopped and one reel is rotating, that is, the timing at which the third stop operation is detected. The payout indicates the timing at which the medal payout process is being performed. The bet number setting indicates the timing at which the bet number setting process is performed after the replay is won.

The abnormality detection indicates the timing at which an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected. The medal OUT signal indicates the output status of the medal OUT signal. Specifically, the medal OUT signal is a signal indicating that one medal has been paid out by outputting one pulse. The security signal indicates the output status of a signal (for example, an input error signal or a payout error signal) indicating that an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game has occurred.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing output timings of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process and a medal payout prize is generated. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation processing, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout processing is completed. And, the security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize the medals paid out in the situation where an abnormality occurs during the reel rotation process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs.

Further, as is conventionally known, when an abnormality is detected during a game and an abnormality is notified after the game is completed, if an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is completed, "abnormality during the game" and " "Abnormality immediately after the end of the game" cannot be distinguished. However, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the game to the end of the addition of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is output after the addition of the game medium is completed. Start outputting security signals before completion. As a result, for example, the hall computer 140 analyzes the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collection unit 50, and detects that the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish that it is not an "abnormality immediately after the game" but an "abnormality during the game".

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when a prize with a medal payout occurs and an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the payout process. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the payout process, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed, the payout process is completed. Moreover, the security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize the medals paid out in the situation where an abnormality occurs during the payout process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs.

Further, as is conventionally known, when an abnormality is detected during payout, when an abnormality is notified after the payout is completed, when an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is completed, "abnormality during payout" and "abnormality during payout" are displayed. It is indistinguishable from "abnormality immediately after the end of payout". However, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of granting the game medium to the end of the granting of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is signaled after the granting of the game medium is completed. Start outputting the security signal before completing the output of. As a result, for example, the hall computer 140 analyzes the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collection unit 50, and detects that the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish that it is not an "abnormality immediately after the end of payout" but an "abnormality during payout".

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing output timings of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process and a replay winning is generated. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process, the number of bets due to the winning of the replay is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected. A security signal is output after the processing is completed and before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize that the bet number is set in the situation where an abnormality occurs during the reel rotation process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs. In the illustrated example, the horizontal axis of the bet number setting is long, but it is actually a moment.

Further, as is conventionally known, when an abnormality is detected during a game and an abnormality is notified after the game is completed, when an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is completed, "abnormality during the game" and "abnormality during the game" are displayed. "Abnormality immediately after the end of the game" cannot be distinguished. However, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the game to the end of granting the game medium, the medal OUT signal is displayed after the bet number processing by winning the replay is completed. Start outputting the security signal before completing the output of. As a result, for example, the hall computer 140 analyzes the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collection unit 50, and detects that the security signal was output before the output of the medal OUT signal was completed. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish that it is not an "abnormality immediately after the game" but an "abnormality during the game".

The timing for detecting an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is not limited to the timing in which the reel is rotating in the examples shown in FIGS. 40 and 42 and the payout process is in progress in the example shown in FIG. 41. .. For example, if you detect an anomaly that does not interfere with the progress of the game during weighting, if you detect an anomaly that does not interfere with the progress of the game during freeze, or if you detect an anomaly that does not interfere with the progress of the game during checkout. Even when the game is detected, the security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed and the medal OUT signal is output, as in the examples shown in FIGS. 40 to 42. Outputs a security signal before is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize the medals paid out in the situation where an abnormality occurs during each process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs.

Further, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected (for example, Sh8, Sh9 in FIG. 28, Si11 in FIG. 29), error processing (of the game) is performed after the reel rotation processing is completed. (Stop progress) (step Sj10). This does not complicate control.

Further, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality that may hinder the progress of the game is detected, error processing (abnormality notification, progress stop of the game) is performed at the time when the abnormality is detected (for example, Se8 in FIG. 25). , Sg4 in FIG. 27, Sh13 in FIG. 28). Thereby, the abnormality notification can be suitably performed.

In the present embodiment, when a prize with a medal payout occurs, a medal OUT signal is output after the payout process is completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a medal OUT signal may be output each time one medal is paid out. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing the output timings of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when the medal OUT signal is output immediately after the medal is paid out.

In the illustrated example, the security signal is output after the payout process (medal payout) is completed and before the output of the final medal OUT signal is completed. That is, even in this case, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation processing, the payout process (medal payout) is completed instead of outputting a security signal immediately after the abnormality is detected. After that, and before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the security signal is output. As a result, even when the medal OUT signal is output every time one medal is paid out, it is possible to recognize the medal paid out in a situation where an abnormality occurs during the reel rotation process. That is, even when the medal OUT signal is output every time one medal is paid out, the game value given in the situation where the abnormality occurs can be recognized. In this case, by making the interval at which the collection unit 50 collects the medal OUT signal and the security signal shorter than the pulse width of the medal OUT signal, the hall computer 104 secures the medal OUT signal before the output is completed. It can be detected that the signal was output. This makes it possible to distinguish that it is an "abnormality during the game" rather than an "abnormality immediately after the game".

[Menu screen]
In the slot machine 1, the player selects "password input" from the main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and inputs the password to enter the previous game history (for example, the number of bonuses, the number of payouts, etc.). ) Can be taken over to play the game.

As shown in FIG. 44A, menu items of "password input", "easy start", "member registration", and "end" are displayed on the main menu screen so as to be selectable. Such a main menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by operating the effect switch 56 from the end of one game until the bet number is set, for example.

When the main menu screen is displayed, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the menu item on the left side, and the stop switch 8R is operated to move to the menu item on the right side. Then, by operating the effect switch 56, the menu item displayed in the foreground is selected.

After the password is entered, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the menu items of "2D code creation", "data clear", "effect mode setting", and "end" are selected on the main menu screen. Displayed as possible. If you select "Create 2D code", a 2D code will be created. The two-dimensional code stores information such as a URL for connecting to the server, a password entered at the start of the game, and a game history updated according to the progress of the game. When the player reads the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal and accesses the URL, the information specified from the two-dimensional code is stored in the server. When the "effect mode setting" is selected, the mode (which can be said to be a specification or mode) of the effect executed in the game in the slot machine 1 can be selected.

When the effect switch 56 is operated while "End" is displayed as a menu item in the foreground, an end confirmation screen in which "YES" or "NO" can be selected is displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (c). Is displayed. On the end confirmation screen, if "YES" is selected by operating the stop switch 8L or 8R or the effect switch 56, the screen returns to the basic screen (normal screen before shifting to the main menu screen).

[Select production mode]
As shown in FIGS. 45 (a) and 45 (b), the player can select the "effect mode setting" after entering the password or after starting the game by a simple start.

The effect mode in the present embodiment includes three types: a takeover mode, a switching mode, and a post-notification mode. The takeover mode retains the precursory effect that suggests whether or not to grant one benefit when it is decided to grant another benefit during the precursory period that suggests whether or not to grant one benefit. This is a production mode designed to take over and notify the grant of other benefits. The switching mode is from the precursor effect that suggests whether to grant one benefit when it is decided to grant another benefit during the precursor period that suggests whether to grant one benefit. In a production mode designed to switch to a precursory effect that suggests whether or not to grant other benefits, and to notify the grant of other benefits by a precursory effect that suggests whether or not to grant other benefits. be. In the post-notification mode, when it is decided to grant another benefit during the precursory period that suggests whether or not to grant one benefit, the precursory period that suggests whether or not to grant one benefit is This is an effect mode designed to notify the granting of other benefits during a precursory period that suggests whether or not to grant other benefits that are controlled after the end.

When any of the effect modes is selected by the player, the sub control unit 91 executes the effect based on the selected effect mode. In this way, the player can play while watching his / her favorite effect by selecting the effect mode.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 46A is a diagram showing a CZ lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the CZ game that is the right to the CZ control by executing the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery is executed in a game in which the lottery conditions are satisfied when the predetermined lottery conditions are satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 46 (a), the CZ lottery is executed when any of normal replay winning, bell winning, every 1000 game digestion, and no AT lottery execution for 500 games is established. Then, in the CZ lottery, whether or not to grant the CZ game (that is, whether or not to win the CZ) and the number of CZ games to be granted are determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 46 (a). NS. The CZ lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIG. 46 (a) are satisfied.

In the present embodiment, an example in which a lottery for whether or not to grant a CZ game and a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be granted are performed in one lottery will be described, but the present invention is limited to this. do not have. For example, in the CZ lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to grant a CZ game, and then a lottery is conducted to determine the number of CZ games to be granted when it is determined that the number of CZ games is to be granted. It may be composed of lottery.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 46 (b) is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in a non-CZ, and FIG. 46 (c) is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in a CZ. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock that is the right to AT control by executing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table set according to whether or not it is in CZ. .. The AT lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 46 (b) and 46 (c) are satisfied.

As shown in FIGS. 46 (b) and 46 (c), the AT lottery is executed when any one of the weak watermelon winning, the weak cherry winning, the strong watermelon winning, the weak cherry winning, and the middle cherry winning is established. Then, in the AT lottery, whether or not to grant the navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win the AT) and the navigation stock when granting are based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 46 (b) and 46 (c). The number is determined.

In CZ, the probability that navigation stock is given is higher than in non-CZ, and the number of navigation stocks given is larger. For example, when a weak watermelon is won during non-CZ, the navigation stock is given only with a probability of 5%, but when a weak watermelon is won during CZ, the navigation stock is given with a probability of 20. Furthermore, when a weak watermelon is won during non-CZ, only one navigation stock is given even if AT is won, but when a weak watermelon is won during CZ, two or three navigation stocks are given when AT is won. May be granted. In this way, when controlled by CZ, the expected value of AT winning is higher than when not controlled by CZ, and there is a possibility that a large amount of navigation stock will be given. As a result, when controlled by the CZ, the player can be expected to give the navigation stock, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, an example in which a lottery for whether or not to grant navigation stock and a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be granted are performed in one lottery will be described, but the present invention is limited to this. do not have. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery is first conducted to determine whether or not to grant the navigation stock, and then a lottery is conducted to determine the number of navigation stocks to be granted when it is decided to grant the number of navigation stocks. It may be composed of lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is no common lottery condition between the lottery condition for executing the AT lottery and the lottery condition for executing the CZ lottery. That is, it is not determined that the Navistock and the CZ game are granted at a common opportunity. This makes it easier for the player to recognize whether the navigation stock or the CZ game may be granted depending on the opportunity.

[AT management process]
When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 stores an AT flag indicating AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Based on the AT flag of the RAM 41c, the main control unit 41 specifies whether or not to control the AT, and also specifies the number of remaining navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating that the AT is set is set, the number of navigation stocks is consumed by 1 and the AT can be controlled.

When the main control unit 41 wins the navigation target combination during AT control, the main control unit 41 transmits a navigation command that can specify the corresponding operation procedure to the sub control unit 91. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the navigation command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that notifies the corresponding operation procedure.

When the number of navigation stocks is acquired while the AT flag indicating that the AT is set is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag.

For example, if the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is AT is set, the AT flag is updated according to the result of the AT lottery. Updating to the AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery means, for example, adding the number of navigation stocks according to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. It may be rewritten with an AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

The main control unit 41 performs control to the AT based on the AT flag set according to the result of the AT lottery by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when the normal RT is 0 to 4. to manage.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 normally controls the AT when it is specified from the AT flag that it is an AT in RT1. That is, when the navigation stock remains, the AT control is started. In the period from the normal RT1 to the normal RT0, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks.

When controlled by AT, when the promotion replay is won at normal RT1 and controlled to normal RT0, or when the predetermined number of games has passed in normal RT0 or normal RT2, the number of navigation stocks is increased. 1 The start condition for AT by consuming (subtracting) is satisfied. In this case, until the end of the AT, the AT is controlled in a high RT state (RT0, RT2, RT3) in which the probability of winning the re-game combination is high. The high RT state and the state controlled by AT are also referred to as an ART state. When the number of navigation stocks is consumed by 1, the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks subtracted by 1 is updated.

By performing AT management processing, the main control unit 41 controls non-AT when the predetermined number of games is exhausted when it is ART. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, the AT flag indicating that it is not AT is updated. That is, the end condition of a series of ATs is satisfied when the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT is 0 in the number of navigation stocks.

When it is specified from the AT flag when controlled by non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled by AT again and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, when the normal RT0 is set, the possibility that the fall replay and the transition roll are aligned increases, and the possibility of being controlled by the normal RT1 increases. Further, when the normal RT2 is used, the possibility that the transition rolls are aligned increases, and the possibility of being controlled by the normal RT1 increases.

On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, the number of navigation stocks is consumed by 1 when the target combination of the navigation effect is won, and the AT is controlled. .. Then, the number of navigation stocks becomes 0, and the number of navigations becomes 0, so that the AT ends.

When the main control unit 41 performs AT management processing and is specified to be AT from the AT flag, the main control unit 41 navigates to the sub control unit 91 by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state. Let the production be executed. In the present embodiment, the navigation target combinations are a push order bell and a push order lip. For example, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, the corresponding operation procedure for surely winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified.

Furthermore, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent the intentionally won promotion replay prize, special replay prize, SP replay prize, bell prize, and fall replay prize.

[CZ precursor production lottery]
FIG. 47 (a) is a diagram showing a CZ precursor effect lottery table when the AT is not won, and FIG. 47 (b) is a diagram showing a CZ precursor effect lottery table when the AT is not won. The main control unit 41 executes the CZ precursor effect lottery based on the CZ precursor effect lottery table set according to whether or not the AT is won at the time of executing the CZ precursor effect lottery, thereby performing the type of CZ precursor effect (effect). Type) is determined. The CZ precursor effect lottery is executed in the game after the game in which the CZ lottery is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b), there are four types of CZ precursor effects such as a1 to a4 when the AT is not won, and A1 to A4 are used for the CZ precursor effects when the AT is won. There are four types of production such as. The CZ precursor production includes a chance production that suggests whether or not the CZ has been won and expects the CZ game to be granted, and a CZ game that is executed after the chance production and suggests whether or not the CZ has been won. It includes a roulette effect that deterministically notifies whether or not to give.

In the chance effect, for example, the character image of "chance" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 maintains the normal image (for example, the background image in the morning). In the roulette effect, when the character image of "x" indicating that the CZ is not won and the character image of "○" indicating that the CZ is won are rotated by the roulette on the liquid crystal display 51 and the rotation of the roulette is stopped. If the pointed character image is "x", the CZ non-winning is definitely notified, while if the pointed character image is "○", the CZ winning is definitely notified.

As shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b), each of the effects a1 to a4 and A1 to A4 has the number of games in the precursory period and the content of the effect (for example, the number of games of chance effect and the number of games of roulette effect). Different from each other. For example, when it is determined to be a1, it is controlled in the precursor period of 5 games, and within that period, whether or not the roulette effect of 1 game is executed after the chance effect of 4 games is executed and the CZ is won. Is definitely notified. In addition, when it is decided to be A4, it is controlled in the precursor period of 12 games, and within that period, whether or not the roulette effect of 3 games is executed after the chance effect of 9 games is executed and the CZ is won. Is definitely notified.

As shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b), in the CZ precursor effect lottery, one of the effect types has a different winning probability depending on whether or not the CZ game is given and the number of CZ games when the CZ game is given. Is determined.

Further, in the CZ precursor production lottery, the probability that the number of games in the CZ precursor period will be larger when the AT is won is higher than when the AT is not won. For example, when the AT is not won, the maximum number of games in the CZ precursor period is 8 games, while when the AT is won, the minimum number of games in the CZ precursor period is 9 games. Is.

In this way, since the effect type is selected so that the number of games in the CZ precursor period differs depending on whether or not the AT is won, the CZ precursor effect can be changed. Furthermore, as the number of games in the CZ precursor period increases, the probability of winning the AT increases, so that the player can play while paying attention to the number of games in the CZ precursor period, and the interest of the game can be improved. can.

Further, in the CZ precursor production lottery, there is a high probability that the number of games in the CZ precursor period will be larger when the CZ is won than when the CZ is not won, and the number of CZ games given even when the CZ is won. The greater the number, the higher the probability that the number of games in the CZ precursor period will increase. For example, when the CZ precursor effect lottery is executed when the AT is not won, the effect type a1 is determined with a 70% probability when the CZ is not elected, the effect type a2 is determined with a 20% probability, and the effect type a2 is determined with a 10% probability. The production type a3 is determined. Further, when the CZ is won and the number of CZ games of 10 games is given, the production type a1 is determined with a probability of 60%, the production type a2 is determined with a probability of 20%, and the production type a3 is determined with a probability of 20%. Will be decided. On the other hand, when the CZ is won and the number of CZ games of 30 games is given, the production type a1 is determined with a 40% probability, the production type a2 is determined with a 30% probability, and the production type a2 is determined with a 20% probability. It is determined to be the effect type a3, and is determined to be the effect type a4 with a probability of 10%. The same tendency is seen in the CZ precursor production lottery at the time of AT winning.

In this way, since the effect type is selected so that the number of games in the CZ precursor period differs depending on whether or not the CZ is won and the number of CZ games to be given (in addition), the effect changes to the CZ precursor effect. Can be given. Furthermore, as the number of games in the CZ precursor period increases, the probability of winning the CZ increases, and the probability that the number of CZ games granted increases increases. Therefore, the player pays attention to the number of games in the CZ precursor period. It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

[AT omen production lottery]
FIG. 47 (c) is a diagram showing an AT precursor effect lottery table when the CZ is not won, and FIG. 47 (d) is a diagram showing an AT precursor effect lottery table when the CZ is won. The main control unit 41 executes the AT precursor effect lottery based on the AT precursor effect lottery table set according to whether or not the CZ is won at the time of executing the AT precursor effect lottery, thereby performing the type of AT precursor effect (effect). Type) is determined. The AT omen effect lottery is executed in the game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (d), there are four types of AT precursor effects such as b1 to b4 when the CZ is not won, and B1 to B4 are included in the AT precursor effects when the CZ is won. There are four types of production such as. The AT precursor effect includes a training suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the AT has been won and expects the grant of navigation stock, and a navigation that is executed after the training suggestion effect and suggests whether or not the AT has been won. It includes a training effect that makes the grant of stock more expected, and a battle effect that is executed after the training effect and that suggests whether or not the AT has been won and deterministically notifies whether or not to grant the navigation stock. ..

In the training suggestion effect, for example, the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to a special image (for example, the background image in the evening) different from the normal image (for example, the background image in the morning), and the character image of "maybe training starts?" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the training effect, for example, the effect image in which the character is training while the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 maintains a special image (for example, the background image in the evening) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the battle effect, for example, an effect image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and if the enemy character wins, the AT non-winning is definitely notified, while the ally character wins. If AT winning is definitely notified.

As shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (d), each of the effects b1 to b4 and B1 to B4 has the number of games in the precursory period and the content of the effects (for example, the number of games in the training suggestion effect, the training effect, and the battle effect). ) Are different from each other. For example, when it is determined to be b1, it is controlled in a precursor period of 20 games, and within that period, a training suggestion effect of 10 games is executed, then a training effect of 7 games is executed, and then a battle of 3 games is executed. It is definitely notified whether or not the production is executed and the AT is won. In addition, when it is decided to be B4, it is controlled in the precursor period of 34 games, and within that period, the training suggestion effect of 15 games is executed, then the training effect of 13 games is executed, and then the battle of 6 games. It is definitely notified whether or not the production is executed and the AT is won.

As shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (d), in the AT precursor effect lottery, one of the effect types has a different winning probability depending on whether or not the navigation stock is given and the number of navigation stocks when the navigation stock is given. Is determined.

Further, in the AT omen production lottery, there is a high probability that the number of games in the AT omen period will be larger when the CZ is won than when the CZ is not won. For example, when the CZ is not won, the maximum number of games in the AT precursor period is 20 games at the maximum (production type b4), whereas when the CZ is won, the number of games in the AT precursor period is 28 games even at the minimum (production type B1). Is.

In this way, since the effect type is selected so that the number of games in the AT precursor period differs depending on whether or not the CZ is won, the AT precursor effect can be changed. Furthermore, as the number of games in the AT precursor period increases, the probability of winning the CZ increases, so that the player can play while paying attention to the number of games in the AT precursor period, and the interest of the game can be improved. can.

Further, in the AT precursor production lottery, there is a high probability that the number of games in the AT precursor period will be larger when the AT is won than when the AT is not won, and the number of navigation stocks given even when the AT is won. The greater the number, the higher the probability that the number of games in the AT precursor period will increase. For example, when the AT precursor effect lottery is executed when the CZ is not won, the effect type b1 is determined with a 70% probability when the AT is not elected, the effect type b2 is determined with a 20% probability, and the effect type b2 is determined with a 10% probability. The production type b3 is determined. Further, when the AT is won and one navigation stock number is given, the production type b1 is determined with a 60% probability, the production type b2 is determined with a 20% probability, and the production type b3 is determined with a 20% probability. Will be decided. On the other hand, when the AT is won and 3 navigation stocks are given, the production type b1 is determined with a 40% probability, the production type b2 is determined with a 30% probability, and the production type b2 is determined with a 20% probability. It is determined to be the effect type b3, and is determined to be the effect type b4 with a probability of 10%. The same tendency is seen in the AT precursor production lottery at the time of winning the CZ.

In this way, since the production type is selected so that the number of games in the AT precursor period differs depending on whether or not the AT has been won and the number of navigation stocks given (in addition), the effect changes to the AT precursor effect. Can be given. Furthermore, as the number of games in the AT precursor period increases, the probability of winning the AT increases, and the probability that the number of navigation stocks granted increases increases. Therefore, the player pays attention to the number of games in the AT precursor period. It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

As described above, the AT precursor effect is executed during the AT precursor period that suggests whether or not to grant the navigation stock, and the CZ precursor effect is executed during the CZ precursor period that suggests whether or not to grant the CZ game. Will be executed. As described above, the AT precursor effect executed during the AT precursor period and the CZ precursor effect executed during the CZ precursor period are different types of production. For this reason, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without making the game monotonous, as compared with the case where the grant of the navigation stock and the grant of the CZ game are notified only for one production.

In addition, since the types of benefits are different between the navigation stock and the CZ game, the player's expectation can be different depending on whether the AT precursor effect or the CZ precursor effect is executed, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made to.

Further, since there is no common effect between the AT precursor effect and the CZ precursor effect, the effect for either the navigation stock or the CZ game is executed depending on which of the AT precursor effect and the CZ precursor effect is executed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the fact.

[Example of production when the takeover mode is selected]
Next, an example of the effect when the takeover mode is selected will be described with reference to FIG. 48. FIG. 48 shows an example of the effect when the CZ is won during the AT precursor period.

FIG. 48A shows an example of the effect when the number of games in the CZ precursor period is equal to or less than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period. As shown in FIG. 48A, when the AT lottery is executed at the timing t1, it is controlled to the AT precursor period corresponding to the effect type determined by the AT precursor effect lottery, and the AT precursor effect is generated within the AT precursor period. Will be executed. In this example, the AT is won by the AT lottery, and the AT precursor period is controlled from timing t1 to timing t3. Therefore, the AT precursor effect is scheduled to be executed within the AT precursor period controlled from the timing t1 to the timing t3.

When the CZ lottery is executed at the timing t2 during the AT precursor period, the effect type is determined by the CZ precursor effect lottery. In this example, the CZ precursor effect lottery determines the effect type controlled in the CZ precursor period over the number of games equal to or less than the remaining number of games in the AT precursor period. For example, if the remaining AT precursor period is 10 games, it is assumed that the production type is determined to be one of a1 to a4, A1 and A2. That is, all the games in the CZ precursor period can be consumed within the controlled AT precursor period.

When the takeover mode is selected, when the CZ is won at the timing t2, the AT precursor effect being executed is taken over and executed as it is. Therefore, a player who knows that the AT precursor effect is an effect related to the navigation stock will expect the navigation stock to be given by the AT precursor effect even after the CZ is won. In addition, a player who does not know that the AT precursor production is a production related to Navistock will expect some kind of privilege even after winning the CZ.

After that, at the timing t3 when the control to the AT precursor period is scheduled to end, the CZ winning is notified as a result of the AT precursor effect. For example, after the ally character wins by the battle effect, the character image of "CZ game acquisition!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player who knows that the AT precursor effect is the effect related to the navigation stock can be made to feel unexpected that the grant of the CZ game is notified by the AT precursor effect. You can improve your interest. Further, for the player who does not know that the AT precursor effect is the effect related to the navigation stock, the addition of the CZ game is notified by the AT precursor effect without changing the effect, so that the CZ does not give a sense of discomfort. You can enjoy the joy of granting the game.

After that, the timing t3 to the timing t4 are controlled by the CZ, and the timing t4 to the timing t5 are controlled again in the AT precursor period, and the AT precursor effect is executed. If the CZ is not won between the timing t4 and the timing t5, the AT winning is notified at the timing t5 as a result of the AT precursor effect.

As described above, even when it is decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period, the execution of the AT precursor effect notifies the grant of the CZ game, so that the player feels uncomfortable even during the AT precursor period. You can enjoy the joy of granting a CZ game without giving.

In addition, in FIG. 48 (a), the example when it was decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period was described, but even when it was decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period. The same process is performed. That is, the timing t1 to the timing t3 are controlled during the CZ precursor period, and when the AT is won at the timing t2 during that period, the CZ precursor effect is inherited as it is. Then, at the timing t3, the AT winning is notified as a result of the CZ precursor effect.

In this way, even when it is decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period, the grant of the navigation stock is notified by executing the CZ precursor effect, so that the player feels uncomfortable even during the CZ precursor period. You can enjoy the joy of giving Navistock without giving it. Further, in this case, since the navigation stock, which is a privilege having a higher degree of advantage than the CZ game, is notified by the CZ precursor effect, the joy of the player is further improved.

Next, FIG. 48B shows an example of the effect when the number of games in the CZ precursor period is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period. As shown in FIG. 48 (b), when the AT lottery is executed at the timing t1, it is controlled to the AT precursor period corresponding to the effect type determined by the AT precursor effect lottery, and the AT precursor effect is generated within the AT precursor period. Will be executed. In this example, the AT is won by the AT lottery, and the AT precursor period is controlled from timing t1 to timing t3. Therefore, the AT precursor effect is scheduled to be executed within the AT precursor period controlled from the timing t1 to the timing t3.

When the CZ lottery is executed at the timing t2 during the AT precursor period, the effect type is determined by the CZ precursor effect lottery. In this example, the CZ precursor effect lottery determines the effect type controlled in the CZ precursor period over the number of games that is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period. For example, if the remaining AT precursor period is 10 games, it is assumed that the production type is determined to be one of A3 and A4. In other words, it is not possible to digest all the games in the CZ precursor period within the controlled AT precursor period.

Even when the CZ is won at timing t2 when the takeover mode is selected, if the number of games in the CZ omen period is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT omen period, the running AT omen effect is taken over as it is. It does not notify the CZ winning. Specifically, the AT precursor effect being executed is executed as it is, but the AT winner is notified at the timing t3 as scheduled by the AT precursor effect.

After that, the AT is controlled from the timing t3 to the timing t4, and the CZ precursor effect is executed from the timing t4 to the timing t5 under the control during the CZ precursor period. Then, at the timing t5, the CZ winning is notified as a result of the CZ precursor effect.

As described above, when it is decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period, and the number of games until the notification of the grant of the CZ game is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period, the AT precursor period After the control to is completed, the CZ game is notified by the CZ precursor effect. As a result, it is not necessary to bother to extend the control to the AT precursor period to the timing t3 or later in order to notify the granting of the CZ game, and it is possible to avoid unnecessary execution of the processing.

In addition, in FIG. 48 (b), the example when it was decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period was described, but even when it was decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period. The same process is performed. That is, the timing t1 to the timing t3 are controlled during the CZ precursor period, and even when the AT is won at the timing t2 during that period, the CZ winning is notified at the timing t3 as scheduled by the executing CZ precursor effect. Then, after being controlled by the CZ, the AT precursor effect is executed under the control during the AT precursor period, and the AT winning is notified as a result of the AT precursor effect.

In this way, when it is decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period, when the number of games until the notification of the grant of the navigation stock is larger than the number of remaining games in the CZ precursor period, the CZ precursor period is reached. After the control of is completed, the addition of the navigation stock is notified by the AT precursor effect. As a result, it is not necessary to bother to extend the control to the CZ precursor period to the timing t3 or later in order to notify the grant of the navigation stock, and it is possible to avoid the unnecessary execution of the processing.

In FIG. 48, the AT lottery may be executed if the lottery conditions are satisfied even after the AT lottery is executed until the AT winning is notified. Then, the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won may be added to the number of unreported navigation stocks. Further, the total number of navigation stocks may be notified at one time, or may be notified in a plurality of times. Similarly, the CZ lottery may be executed as long as the lottery conditions are satisfied between the execution of the CZ lottery and the notification of the CZ winning. Then, the number of CZ games given when the CZ is won may be added to the number of unreported CZ games. Further, the total number of CZ games may be notified at one time, or may be notified in a plurality of times.

Further, in FIG. 48, the case where the CZ is won during the AT precursor period has been described, but when the CZ is not won during the AT precursor period, the AT winning is notified by the AT precursor effect at the timing t3. In this case, after that, it may or may not be controlled during the CZ precursor period in order to notify the CZ non-winning.

Further, in FIG. 48, the case where the CZ is won during the AT precursor period when the AT is won has been described, but the same processing is performed when the CZ is won during the AT precursor period when the AT is not won. For example, even if the CZ is won while the so-called AT precursor effect of Gase is being executed, the AT precursor effect is taken over as it is, and when the timing t3 is reached, the CZ winning is notified as a result of the AT precursor effect. .. In this case, after being controlled by the CZ, it may or may not be controlled again during the AT precursor period.

In FIG. 48A, the CZ winning is notified and controlled by the CZ, and then controlled during the AT precursor period. However, immediately after the CZ winning is notified (for example, the next game). In), it may be controlled during the AT precursor period. Further, in FIG. 48 (b), the AT winning is notified and controlled by the AT, and then controlled during the CZ precursor period. However, immediately after the AT winning is notified (for example, the next game). In), it may be controlled during the CZ precursor period.

[Example of production when switching mode is selected]
Next, an example of the effect when the switching mode is selected will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 shows an example of the effect when the CZ is won during the AT precursor period.

FIG. 49A shows an example of the effect when the number of games in the CZ precursor period is equal to or less than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period. As shown in FIG. 49 (a), when the AT lottery is executed at the timing t1, it is controlled to the AT precursor period corresponding to the effect type determined by the AT precursor effect lottery, and the AT precursor effect is generated within the AT precursor period. Will be executed. In this example, the AT is won by the AT lottery, and the AT precursor period is controlled from timing t1 to timing t3. Therefore, the AT precursor effect is scheduled to be executed within the AT precursor period controlled from the timing t1 to the timing t3.

When the CZ lottery is executed at the timing t2 during the AT precursor period, the effect type is determined by the CZ precursor effect lottery. In this example, the CZ precursor effect lottery determines the effect type controlled in the CZ precursor period over the number of games equal to or less than the remaining number of games in the AT precursor period. That is, all the games in the CZ precursor period can be consumed within the controlled AT precursor period.

When the switching mode is selected, when the CZ is won at the timing t2, the AT precursor effect being executed is switched to the CZ precursor effect, and thereafter, the CZ precursor effect is executed. Therefore, a player who knows that the CZ precursor effect is an effect related to the CZ game is expected to give the CZ game by the CZ precursor effect. In addition, a player who does not know that the CZ precursor effect is a production related to a CZ game will expect some kind of privilege even after winning the CZ.

After that, at the timing t3 when the control to the AT precursor period is scheduled to end, the CZ winning is notified as a result of the CZ precursor effect. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the CZ game is given by the CZ precursor effect.

After that, the timing t3 to the timing t4 are controlled by the CZ, and the timing t4 to the timing t5 are controlled again in the AT precursor period, and the AT precursor effect is executed. If the CZ is not won between the timing t4 and the timing t5, the AT winning is notified at the timing t5 as a result of the AT precursor effect.

As described above, when it is decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period, the AT precursor effect is switched to the CZ precursor effect and the CZ precursor effect notifies the grant of the CZ game, so that the CZ game is granted. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that.

In addition, in FIG. 49 (a), the example when it was decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period was described, but even when it was decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period. The same process is performed. That is, the timing t1 to the timing t3 are controlled during the CZ precursor period, and when the AT is won at the timing t2 during that period, the CZ precursor effect is switched to the AT precursor effect. Then, at the timing t3, the CZ winning is notified as a result of the CZ precursor effect.

In this way, when it is decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period, the navigation stock is granted because the CZ precursor effect is switched to the AT precursor effect and the AT precursor effect notifies the grant of the navigation stock. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize this.

Next, FIG. 49B shows an example of the effect when the number of games in the CZ precursor period is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period. As shown in FIG. 49 (b), when the AT lottery is executed at the timing t1, it is controlled to the AT precursor period corresponding to the effect type determined by the AT precursor effect lottery, and the AT precursor effect is generated within the AT precursor period. Will be executed. In this example, the AT is won by the AT lottery, and the AT precursor period is controlled from timing t1 to timing t3. Therefore, the AT precursor effect is scheduled to be executed within the AT precursor period controlled from the timing t1 to the timing t3.

When the CZ lottery is executed at the timing t2 during the AT precursor period, the effect type is determined by the CZ precursor effect lottery. In this example, the CZ precursor effect lottery determines the effect type controlled in the CZ precursor period over the number of games that is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period. In other words, it is not possible to digest all the games in the CZ precursor period within the controlled AT precursor period.

Even when the CZ is won at timing t2 when the switching mode is selected, if the number of games in the CZ precursor period is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period, the running AT precursor effect is changed to the CZ precursor effect. Never switch to. Specifically, the AT precursor effect being executed is executed as it is, and the AT winning is notified at the timing t3 as scheduled by the AT precursor effect.

After that, the AT is controlled from the timing t3 to the timing t4, and the CZ precursor effect is executed from the timing t4 to the timing t5 under the control during the CZ precursor period. Then, at the timing t5, the CZ winning is notified as a result of the CZ precursor effect.

As described above, when it is decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period, and the number of games until the notification of the grant of the CZ game is larger than the number of remaining games in the AT precursor period, the AT precursor period After the control to is completed, the CZ game is notified by the CZ precursor effect. As a result, it is not necessary to bother to extend the control to the AT precursor period to the timing t3 or later in order to notify the granting of the CZ game, and it is possible to avoid unnecessary execution of the processing.

In addition, in FIG. 49 (b), the example when it was decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period was described, but even when it was decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period. The same process is performed. That is, the timing t1 to the timing t3 are controlled during the CZ precursor period, and even when the AT is won at the timing t2 during that period, the CZ winning is notified at the timing t3 as scheduled by the executing CZ precursor effect. Then, after being controlled by the CZ, the AT precursor effect is executed under the control during the AT precursor period, and the AT winning is notified as a result of the AT precursor effect.

In this way, when it is decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period, when the number of games until the notification of the grant of the navigation stock is larger than the number of remaining games in the CZ precursor period, the CZ precursor period is reached. After the control of is completed, the addition of the navigation stock is notified by the AT precursor effect. As a result, it is not necessary to bother to extend the control to the CZ precursor period to the timing t3 or later in order to notify the grant of the navigation stock, and it is possible to avoid the unnecessary execution of the processing.

In FIG. 49, the AT lottery may be executed if the lottery conditions are satisfied even after the AT lottery is executed until the AT winning is notified. Then, the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won may be added to the number of unreported navigation stocks. Further, the total number of navigation stocks may be notified at one time, or may be notified in a plurality of times. Similarly, the CZ lottery may be executed as long as the lottery conditions are satisfied between the execution of the CZ lottery and the notification of the CZ winning. Then, the number of CZ games given when the CZ is won may be added to the number of unreported CZ games. Further, the total number of CZ games may be notified at one time, or may be notified in a plurality of times.

Further, in FIG. 49, the case where the CZ is won during the AT precursor period has been described, but when the CZ is not won during the AT precursor period, the AT winning is notified by the AT precursor effect at the timing t3. In this case, after that, it may or may not be controlled during the CZ precursor period in order to notify the CZ non-winning.

Further, in FIG. 49, the case where the CZ is won during the AT precursor period when the AT is won has been described, but the same processing is performed when the CZ is won during the AT precursor period when the AT is not won. For example, even if the CZ is won while the so-called AT precursor effect of Gase is being executed, the CZ winner is notified as a result of the CZ precursor effect when the AT precursor effect is switched to the CZ precursor effect and the timing is t3. Will be done. In this case, after being controlled by the CZ, it may or may not be controlled again during the AT precursor period.

In FIG. 49A, the CZ winning is notified and controlled by the CZ, and then controlled during the AT precursor period. However, immediately after the CZ winning is notified (for example, the next game). In), it may be controlled during the AT precursor period. Further, in FIG. 49 (b), the AT winning is notified and controlled by the AT, and then controlled during the CZ precursor period. However, immediately after the AT winning is notified (for example, the next game). In), it may be controlled during the CZ precursor period.

[Example of production when the post-notification mode is selected]
Next, an example of the effect when the post-notification mode is selected will be described with reference to FIG. 50. FIG. 50 shows an example of the effect when the CZ is won during the AT precursor period.

As shown in FIG. 50, when the AT lottery is executed at the timing t1, it is controlled to the AT precursor period corresponding to the effect type determined by the AT precursor effect lottery, and the AT precursor effect is executed within the AT precursor period. .. In this example, the AT is won by the AT lottery, and the AT precursor period is controlled from timing t1 to timing t3. Therefore, the AT precursor effect is scheduled to be executed within the AT precursor period controlled from the timing t1 to the timing t3.

When the CZ lottery is executed at the timing t2 during the AT precursor period, the effect type is determined by the CZ precursor effect lottery. In this case, the production type may be determined to be controlled by the CZ precursor period for the number of games equal to or less than the number of games remaining in the AT precursor period, or the CZ precursor period may be determined for the number of games larger than the number of games remaining in the AT precursor period. It may be determined by the effect type controlled by.

When the post-notification mode is selected, even if the CZ is won at the timing t2, the AT precursor effect being executed is executed as it is, and the AT precursor effect is notified at the timing t3 as scheduled by the AT precursor effect.

As described above, when it is decided to grant the CZ game during the AT precursor period, even if the control to the AT precursor period ends, the CZ game is granted in the CZ precursor period controlled after that. Since it is notified, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without making the game monotonous.

In addition, in FIG. 50, the example when it is decided to give the CZ game during the AT precursor period has been described, but the same processing is performed even when it is decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period. Is done. That is, the timing t1 to the timing t3 are controlled during the AT precursor period, and when the CZ is won at the timing t2 during that period, the CZ precursor effect is executed as it is. Then, at the timing t3, the CZ winning is notified as a result of the CZ precursor effect. After that, the AT winning is notified by the AT precursor effect, which is controlled during the AT precursor period.

In this way, when it is decided to grant the navigation stock during the CZ precursor period, even if the control to the CZ precursor period ends, the grant of the navigation stock is notified in the AT precursor period controlled after that. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without making the game monotonous.

In addition, in FIG. 50, the AT lottery may be executed as long as the lottery conditions are satisfied even after the AT lottery is executed until the AT winning is notified. Then, the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won may be added to the number of unreported navigation stocks. Further, the total number of navigation stocks may be notified at one time, or may be notified in a plurality of times. Similarly, the CZ lottery may be executed as long as the lottery conditions are satisfied between the execution of the CZ lottery and the notification of the CZ winning. Then, the number of CZ games given when the CZ is won may be added to the number of unreported CZ games. Further, the total number of CZ games may be notified at one time, or may be notified in a plurality of times.

Further, in FIG. 50, the case where the CZ is won during the AT precursor period has been described, but if the CZ is not won during the AT precursor period, the AT winning is notified by the AT precursor effect at the timing t3. In this case, after that, it may or may not be controlled during the CZ precursor period in order to notify the CZ non-winning.

Further, in FIG. 50, the case where the CZ is won during the AT precursor period when the AT is won has been described, but the same processing is performed when the CZ is won during the AT precursor period when the AT is not won. For example, even if the CZ is won while the so-called Gase AT precursor effect is being executed, the AT precursor effect is executed as it is, and when the timing t3 is reached, the AT non-winning is notified as a result of the AT precursor effect. NS.

In FIG. 50, the AT winning is notified and controlled by the AT, and then controlled during the CZ precursor period. However, immediately after the AT winning is notified (for example, in the next game), It may be controlled during the CZ precursor period.

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

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, the navigation stock and the CZ game are exemplified as the privilege, but the present invention is not limited to these.

For example, BB winning may be a privilege. Specifically, the BB precursor effect lottery may be executed on the condition that the winning combination is won at the same time as the BB, and the BB precursor effect that indicates whether or not the BB is won may be determined. Then, the BB precursor period may be controlled to indicate whether or not the BB is elected, and the BB precursor effect may be executed during the BB precursor period. Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 48, 49, and 50, the BB precursor effect is applied in place of the AT precursor effect and the CZ precursor effect, or in addition to the AT precursor period and the CZ precursor period, or in addition to the BB. The precursor period may be applied, and the BB winning may be applied in place of the AT winning or the CZ winning, or in addition. For example, in the example of FIG. 48, when the CZ is won during the BB precursor period, the BB precursor effect may be taken over as it is and the CZ winning may be notified by the BB precursor effect. Alternatively, when the BB is won during the AT precursor period, the AT precursor effect may be taken over as it is and the BB winning may be notified by the AT precursor effect.

In addition, not only the benefits directly related to the medal payout rate, but also the points that can be exchanged for prizes using image data and music data of character images, mobile terminals, etc., which are beneficial (advantageous) for the player. If so, any benefit may be applied.

[About lottery conditions]
In the present embodiment, the CZ lottery is executed when the lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 46 (a) are satisfied, and the AT lottery is executed when the lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 46 (b) and 46 (c) are satisfied. It was a thing. However, the lottery conditions may be other conditions.

For example, winning the BB may be a lottery condition, or one of the switches may be operated (for example, the stop switch or the production switch 56 may be operated as prompted by the production). .. In addition, the lottery condition is that a freeze that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (for example, control that the reel rotation start timing is delayed, control that the operation of the start switch 7 and the stop switch is invalid for a predetermined period) has occurred. May be used as a lottery condition. Further, the mini-game may be executed in parallel with the normal slot game, and the lottery conditions may be satisfied according to the result of the mini-game.

Regardless of which of the above-mentioned lottery conditions is applied, it is preferable that there is no common lottery condition between the CZ lottery and the AT lottery.

[About precursory production]
In the present embodiment, the precursor effect is always executed during the precursor period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the precursor effect may be executed during any period during the precursor period. ..

In the present embodiment, the precursor effect (CZ precursor effect, AT precursor effect) shown in FIG. 47 is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the precursor effect may be other content. .. For example, during the precursory period, the color of the background image may change, the image of a character that is not normally displayed may be displayed, or the color of the lamp (effect LED 52, etc.) may change.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games in the CZ precursor period and the number of games of various effects (chance effect, roulette effect) in the CZ precursor effect change depending on whether or not the AT is won. In addition, the number of games in the AT precursor period and the number of games in various effects (training suggestion effect, training effect, battle effect) in the AT precursor effect change depending on whether or not the CZ is won. However, it is not limited to such a change in production.

For example, if the color of the background image in the CZ precursor effect increases in the order of blue, yellow, and red, the advantage for the player increases, and in the case of AT winning, the color of the background image changes to red. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning AT, the color of the background image may change only to yellow. Further, if the image of the character in the AT precursor effect has a higher advantage for the player in the order of the image of the child, the image of the youth, and the image of the old man, in the case of winning the AT, the image of the old man is also changed. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning AT, only the image of the adolescent may change.

In the present embodiment, the AT precursor effect and the CZ precursor effect are completely different effects. However, the effect determined by the AT precursor effect lottery may include an effect common to the effect determined by the CZ precursor effect lottery.

[About production mode]
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is provided with three types of effect modes, a takeover mode, a switching mode, and a post-notification mode, and the player selects one of the effect modes in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine may be provided with only one of the three types of effect modes, or may be provided with any two types.

Further, when the AT precursor effect lottery or the CZ precursor effect lottery is executed, any one of the three effect modes may be determined by the lottery.

[About signal output]
In the present embodiment, "input error (selector error)" and "payout error (hopper error)" have been described as examples of abnormalities (errors). The present embodiment can be applied even if there is an abnormality.

In the present embodiment, the parallel-serial conversion circuit 1002 converts the door open signal, the setting change signal, the input error signal, the payout error signal, and (preliminary signal) into a data format as shown in FIG. 20 (b). It is converted into a serial signal and output as a security signal, but it is not limited to this. For example, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, the payout error signal, and the (preliminary signal) may be output as one type of security signal without being converted into a serial signal. That is, one type of security signal may be output regardless of which abnormality occurs. In this case, the hall computer 140 can detect that an abnormality has occurred, but cannot specify the content of the abnormality.

Also, for example, the door open signal, setting change signal, input error signal, payout error signal, and (spare signal) are not converted into serial signals, but an output terminal is provided for each signal so that the signals are output individually in parallel as they are. It may be. In this case, since the hall computer 140 can collect each signal, the content of the abnormality can be identified. Further, in the present embodiment, the content of each signal is output by turning the bit ON / OFF, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a command may be used to output the contents of each signal.

Further, in the present embodiment, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, (CT signal, CB signal) and the security signal are output by different terminals. However, the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 may convert all signals or some signals into serial signals and output them from the same terminal.

[About error handling]
In the present embodiment, when an abnormality (error) that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected, error processing is performed in the end processing, and the error code stored in the register is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. However, it is not limited to this. For example, from the time when the abnormality is detected, the error code stored in the register may be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to notify the abnormality. Further, as the method of notifying the abnormality, not only the error code may be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, but also the error content may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality (error) that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected, error processing is performed in the end processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if an abnormality (error) that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected when none of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is rotating, error processing may be performed immediately. That is, when an abnormality (error) that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected when none of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is rotating, a security signal is immediately output and the progress of the immediate game is stopped. You may try to do it.

[Other variants]
In the above-described embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all the reels are stopped, depending on the combination of display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine that wins a prize was explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and a game value is used for one game. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas, and as a result of one game, the plurality of games are completed. The slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas of the above has been described. However, one game ends when the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to a slot machine having a variable display device having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting a bet number using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball as a game value. It may be a slot machine to be set, or a fully credit type slot machine in which the number of bets is set by using only credits as a game value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using. Further, the value is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. May be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls are obtained by winning a prize. It may be a slot machine capable of paying out any of the above.

As an embodiment of the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out a game medium to a player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a gaming machine.

In the present embodiment, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is illustrated, but the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is not limited to this, and is, for example, among the values in the range of 0% to 100%. It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100%.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 140 hall computer, 200 Call lamp device, 1000 external output board.

Claims (1)

In a slot machine provided with variable display means for variable display of identification information and imparting game value according to a display result derived and displayed on the variable display means.
Display means that can be displayed in a predetermined manner and
Grant information output means that outputs grant information that can identify the game value given when the game value is given, and
An initialization operation determining means for determining whether or not an initialization operation for initializing the slot machine is performed when the power supply is started after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped.
When it is determined by the initialization operation determining means that the initialization operation has not been performed, the game restarting means capable of restarting the progress of the game from the state before the power supply is stopped, and the game restarting means.
Anomaly detection means for detecting abnormalities related to the game,
An abnormal state control means that controls an abnormal state that stops the progress of the game when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detecting means, and
An abnormality information output means that outputs abnormality information when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detection means, and
An abnormality display means for displaying an abnormality that allows the display means to identify that the abnormal state is controlled in the abnormal state, and an abnormality display means.
An evacuation means for saving the display contents of the display means when controlled to the abnormal state, and an evacuation means.
A return means for returning the display contents of the display means when the abnormal state is released is provided.
The abnormality detecting means can detect an abnormality before the progress of the game is restarted by the game restarting means when the initialization operation determining means determines that the initialization operation has not been performed. ,
When an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detecting means before the progress of the game is restarted by the game restarting means, the abnormal state controlling means controls the abnormal state before the progress of the game is restarted.
The abnormality information output means is
When an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means at a predetermined timing within the period from the start of the addition of the game value to the end of the addition of the game value, the abnormality information is output after the addition of the game value is completed. With
A slot machine that starts outputting the abnormal information before the output of the given information that is output in response to the addition of the game value is completed.

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