JP6936004B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

As a gaming machine, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, or a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

In such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that performs two settings of volume adjustment and eco-mode using one volume power saving changeover switch is disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the points specified by the volume power saving changeover switch are periodically read, and the volume is adjusted and the eco mode is set according to the points.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-039258

Settings such as volume settings are frequently changed at the request of game players during business, while settings such as power saving settings are set when the game machine is installed in the game store, and then after that. Is often not changed, but since two settings can be set with one operation unit, there is a possibility that even the power saving setting may be mistakenly set when setting the volume setting.

As described above, although the conventional technique has the convenience of being able to make two settings with one operation unit, there is a possibility of erroneous settings.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing erroneous setting while ensuring convenience.

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A game control means that controls the game,
An effect control means that controls the effect means provided in the game machine based on the control information transmitted from the game control means, and an effect control means.
The first setting, the second setting, and one operation unit operated to set the setting are provided.
The effect means includes a light emitting means and a speaker, and includes a light emitting means and a speaker.
The first setting is a setting of the volume output from the speaker.
The second setting is a setting for whether or not to perform special control for reducing the power consumption of the light emitting means.
The effect control means performs the first setting and the second setting after the power supply to the game machine is started and before the control information is transmitted from the game control means.
The first setting is set only by a predetermined operation for the one operation unit, while the second setting is for supplying power to a specific operation for the one operation unit and a gaming machine for another operation unit. Set with special operation,
After the power supply to the gaming machine is started so that the special control is performed by the specific operation and the special operation, the special control is continuously performed even if the predetermined operation is performed. A gaming machine.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1 or the like), the first setting (for example, volume setting, etc.), the second setting (for example, power saving control setting, etc.), and It is provided with one operation unit (for example, volume controller 57, etc.) that is operated to set the first setting, while the first setting is set only by the operation of the first operation unit, while the second setting is set. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set by the operation of the one operation unit and the operation of another operation unit (for example, the power switch 39).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing erroneous setting while ensuring convenience.

In the above (1), two setting targets, the first setting and the second setting, are set targets, but there may be three or more setting targets. In this case, the configuration of (1) above is as follows. It is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes one operation unit operated to set a plurality of settings, and some of the settings of the plurality of settings are described in the one operation unit. A gaming machine characterized in that while it is set only by operation, settings different from some of the settings are set by the operation of one operation unit and the operation of another operation unit.

The power saving control setting in the present embodiment is set by operating the power switch 39 after changing the volume controller 57. That is, after the operation of one operation unit, the other operation unit must be operated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one operation unit may be operated after the operation of the other operation unit, or one operation unit and the other operation unit may be operated at the same time. The "simultaneous operation" includes an operation of operating the other operation unit while the operation of one operation unit is being performed (for example, an operation of pressing another button while pressing and holding one button). ).

The other operation unit is not limited to the power switch 39, and may be any operable unit (for example, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.). Further, the other operation unit does not have to be the operation unit provided in the slot machine 1. For example, it may be an operation unit capable of communicating with the slot machine by wire or wirelessly. Further, the other operation units may be a plurality of operation units instead of one operation unit.

In this embodiment, a rotary switch is used as an example of one operation unit, and a power switch 39 is used as an example of another operation unit. However, as an example of another operation unit, a lever, a cross key, a toggle switch, and a rocker switch are used. , Push button switch, slide switch, key lock switch, tactical switch and the like.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the first setting is a volume setting, and the second setting is a power saving control setting.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the power saving control setting from being erroneously set when the volume setting is set.

Examples (a) to (g) below are given as the first setting and the second setting.
(A) The first setting is that the control content during the game is changed (for example, the brightness and color of the lamp during the game are set). The second setting is that there is no change in the control content during the game (for example, the brightness and color settings of the lamp during the demo).
(B) The first setting changes the output mode of the effect (for example, setting which of the plurality of effect modes is set as the output mode). The second setting does not change the output mode of the effect (for example, power saving control setting, etc.).
(C) The first setting is that the control content of one device is changed (for example, the volume setting of one device, etc.). The second setting is one in which the control contents of a plurality of devices are changed (for example, a simultaneous effect setting performed by a plurality of devices using an RTC (Real Time Clock)).
(D) The first setting can be adjusted by other operation units (for example, volume setting etc. (volume can also be set by the operation unit for the player)). The second setting can be adjusted only by the operation unit (for example, power saving control setting, etc.).
(E) The first setting is changed during the business of the amusement store (for example, volume setting, etc.). The second setting is one that does not change during business hours (for example, power saving control setting, etc.).
(F) The first setting is one that the player is allowed to change (for example, volume setting, etc.). The second setting can be changed only at the amusement store (for example, power saving control setting, etc.).
(G) The first setting does not affect the ball output (for example, volume setting, etc.). The second setting affects the payout rate (for example, the setting that determines the payout rate).

In the above (a) to (g), since the change operation frequency of the second setting is lower than that of the first setting, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the setting that is not often changed from being easily changed. be able to.

The volume setting in the present embodiment sets which stage of the volume can be output among the volumes that can be set in stages, but the volume setting is not limited to this. For example, it may be a volume setting that sets at least one of the maximum volume and the minimum volume. Specifically, when the volume can be output in 10 steps from 0 to 9, the maximum volume is set to 8 and the minimum volume is set to 2.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), when the setting for changing the first setting is made by the operation of the one operation unit, the notification to that effect is changed (for example, FIG. 15B). Notify with the setting sound shown in.

With such a configuration, it is easy to see that the first setting has been changed.

In the present embodiment, the notification is performed by a sound that combines two frequencies, but the notification is not limited to this. For example, the notification may be performed at a volume proportional to the volume indicated by the scale, or all sounds may be the same regardless of the volume indicated by the scale.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3), the other operating unit is an operating unit for turning on the power to the gaming machine.

According to such a configuration, it is necessary to turn on the power in order to set the second setting.

It is preferable that the position of one operation unit and the position of the other operation unit are close to each other. This is because it is easy to visually confirm the setting in one operation unit when operating another operation unit.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3), specific conditions (for example, a state such as a setting change or a RAM abnormality) are satisfied when the power is turned on due to the operation of the other operation unit. If so, the second setting is set (for example, FIG. 17) when starting in a specific state (a state of displaying a setting change screen, a state of displaying a RAM abnormality screen, etc.) and also in the case of starting in the specific state. Set in S2 of).

According to such a configuration, the second setting is set even at the time of starting in a specific state.

In the present embodiment, the first setting and the second setting are set before receiving the command (return command, setting command, and RAM abnormality command) from the main control unit 41. For example, a game by a player is performed. In the case of a gaming machine that controls the volume to be constant until it becomes possible, the first setting and the second setting are made at the timing when the game becomes possible (that is, the timing after the end of the specific state (for example, when the return command is received)). May be set.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4), the one operation unit has a display unit (for example, the scale of FIG. 15A) that can specify which setting is made. ) Is provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting contents in one operation unit by confirming the display unit.

In the present embodiment, the scale is used as the display unit, but for example, a 7-segment display, an LED, an LCD, or the like may be used as the display unit to display the set contents.

(7) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. Then, in a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, a gaming value storage means (for example, main control) for storing the gaming value (for example, credit) owned by the player. (RAM 41c, etc. of unit 41) and a volume setting means (for example, a player-side setting switch 70, etc.) for setting a volume (for example, setting a second volume stage), which is a setting related to the volume based on a setting operation by the player. , It is possible to identify a settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10 or the like) for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on the settlement operation by the player, and the settlement operation performed by the player. A settlement command output means (for example, a process for outputting a command by the main control unit 41) and an initialization means (for example, a sub) for initializing the volume setting performed by the volume setting means. The initialization means is provided with an initialization process for returning the volume to a default value by the control unit 91), and the initialization means is the initial stage at the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player (for example, the timing t1 shown in FIG. 18). On the other hand, after a predetermined period (for example, a period for three demos of timings t3 to t6 at the time of non-replay winning shown in FIG. 18) has elapsed since the settlement command was output by the settlement command output means. Perform the initialization.

According to such a configuration, a certain grace period can be left even when the players are not replaced.

(8) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and the display result is derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed. In a game machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, a game control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that controls a game and control information transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that produces an effect based on (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C,) that the player operates to derive a display result. 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derivation operation means. The control means includes a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery) that determines a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery). Is a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) that is a target of notification (for example, navigation notification), and an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) is advantageous for the player. The notification state control means that controls the notification state (for example, the state in which the navigation notification is executed) and the specific control information (for example, the first Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the internal winning command, the second internal winning command, etc.) to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91, etc.). , The determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmission means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). Is the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.), the fact that the notification target result is obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. The specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

With such a configuration, fraud is prevented and processing is simplified.

(9) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and the display result is derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed. In a game machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) capable of generating a prize according to the display result, a game control means (for example, main control unit 41 or the like) for controlling the game and a control transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on information (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C) that the player operates to derive a display result. , 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derivation operation means. The game control means determines a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived and the predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) before the display result is derived. A numerical value setting means for setting a different numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) for each result, and a predetermined control (for example, setting an internal winning flag) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) set by the numerical value setting means. , Navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) and the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) are notified (for example, navigation notification, etc.). A notification state (for example, navigation notification) in which an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, a stop order advantageous for the player) is notified when the target notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained. Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning) regarding a determination result of the notification state controlling means (for example, an internal lottery, etc.) that controls the state in which A numerical value (for example, a numerical value (for example) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained, including a specific control information transmitting means for transmitting a command or the like to the effect control means. For example, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34, etc.) is assigned as a winning number or the like, and the specific control information transmitting means has at least the notification state (for example, the notification state (for example,)). In a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means (for example, the winning number, etc.) is in the predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 2). 3 to 34, etc.), the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.) can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) cannot be specified. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like).

With such a configuration, fraud is prevented and processing is simplified.

(10) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) for playing a game, control is performed according to a first control means (for example, a main control unit 41 or the like) and control information received from the first control means. A second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is provided, and the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) is a first in one unit of a game (for example, a game or the like). The control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) for each of a plurality of timings including the timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). A state control information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (for example, a control state command or the like) capable of specifying the state to the second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is included, and the state control The plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command, etc.) transmitted by the information transmitting means at one timing are the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game). The first state control information (for example, control state command 2 etc.) that can specify the control state that does not change with time (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player) and the first timing (for example, the game) Second state control information (for example, control state command 1 etc.) that can specify a control state (for example, a game state) that can change at the start time (for example, at the end of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). Including It is characterized by sending commands, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the program is not excessively increased while grasping the states of the first control means and the second control means.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. 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 block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of a special combination in the 1st internal winning command transmitted by a main control unit. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of a general combination and a re-game combination in the second internal winning command transmitted by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the navigation number in the push order command transmitted by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the push order command setting process performed by the main control unit. 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 flowchart which shows the control content of the winning judgment command setting process performed by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of a volume regulator and an example of a set sound. It is a figure which shows the volume and the state of power saving control at the time of performing a change operation. It is a figure which shows the setting timing. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization based on the settlement operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state command which a main control part sends to a sub control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the start of a game executed by a main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process executed by the main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command setting process executed by the main control part. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the end of a game executed by a main control part.

A mode for carrying out a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. .. The front door 1b can open and close the opened front side of the housing 1a by rotating with respect to the housing 1a.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are formed on the outer circumferences of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols 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 front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. , Are provided. Further, 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 display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transparent liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and passes through the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout outlet 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits, and is defined according to the game state within the range. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of bets among the number of bets, the settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled, The start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which are operated when the game is started, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and the production switch 56, which is used for the production, are operated by the player. Each is provided so that it can be operated.

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 referred to as the second stop reel, the stop is referred to as the second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as the third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b 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. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification described later, 1 BETLED 14 that notifies by lighting that the bet number is set to 1, and 2 bets are set. 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set 3, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and a game by operating the start switch 7. For games, a start effective LED18 that notifies that the start operation is effective by lighting, a weighting LED19 that notifies that the wait is in progress by lighting, and a replaying LED20 that notifies that the replay game is in progress by lighting are provided. A display unit 13 is provided.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of setting the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Inside the effect switch 56, an effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) that detects an error state described later and a reset operation for canceling the stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and the setting value described later is being changed. A set value indicator 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, a stop switch 36a for selecting enable / disable of the stop function that controls the stop state at a predetermined trigger, and a predetermined An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function that controls the automatic settlement process, and a hopper tank provided inside the housing 1a for the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. Insertion to detect medals inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side and the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal sensor 31, a medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. ing.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, are located. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 4), and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. The hopper tank 34a, the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 4), and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medal paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 (see FIG. 4) are 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. 4) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, 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 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 setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery described later, and the power supply that is operated when the power is turned on / off. A switch 39 is provided.

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. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. 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 perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, 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 used as the winning line. It has been decided. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, 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 LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN.

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, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game ends, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. If the game is stopped as a result, a prize will be generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line LN as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

In the present embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, 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 power supply board 101 generates a drive power source for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power source 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 electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, so that the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. It is supposed to be supplied to. Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the input medal sensor 31, and the door opening. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LED 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, volume controller 57, cross key 58 are connected, and the power supply board 101 The hopper motor 34b and the power switch 39 described above are connected to the hopper motor 34b, and these electric components are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The volume controller 57 is for the game store to set the volume, and can be set in any of the five stages. The sub-control unit 91 controls the volume output from the speakers 53 and 54 by controlling the audio output circuit 94 according to the stage set by the volume controller 57 and the stage set by the player. The cross key 58 is operated by the player in the vertical and horizontal directions. In the present embodiment, the player performs a volume setting operation. When the cross key 58 is operated, a signal corresponding to the operation is output to the sub control unit 91.

The game control board 40 has a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock CCLK, a random clock generation circuit 43 that generates a random clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board. A switch detection circuit 44 that takes in a detection signal input from switches directly connected to the 40 or via a power supply board 101 and transmits the detection signal to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 that transmits the phase signal of the motor to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the main control. The LED drive circuit 47 that transmits the LED drive signal output from the unit 41 to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored to reduce the voltage drop. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41 when detected, and the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off. It is equipped with a reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to the clock.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a collation block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, a reset / interrupt controller 506, and the like. CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a, 508b, timer circuit 509, interrupt controller 510. , A parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests that occur inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether or not the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it detects that the user program has been executed outside the designated area. Further, the watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function for the address bus, the data bus, and each control signal, and the like. The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by dividing the control clock CCLK by two or the like. The collation block 503 has a function of connecting to an external collation machine and collating chips. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads the fixed data from the ROM 41b, the fixed data read operation, the CPU 41a writes various variable data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores the variable data, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. Variable data read operation to read various variable data, CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, parallel input port 511, serial communication circuit 512, etc., CPU 41a Is also used to output various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like.

The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area or the like for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

An 8-bit free run counter is mounted as the free run counter circuit 507. The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data such as 8-bit random numbers and 16-bit random numbers, which are random number values having a predetermined update range. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b out of the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later. The timer circuit 509 is a 16-bit programmable timer, which counts down the set timer value based on the input of the control clock CCLK, and outputs an interrupt request signal to the interrupt controller when it reaches 0000H. In this embodiment, the timer circuit 509 can be used to perform periodic interrupt requests and time measurement.

The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the interrupt terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a, 508b, timer circuit 509). .. The parallel input port 511 has a built-in 8-bit wide input-only port. Further, the parallel output port 513 included in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 4 has a built-in 11-bit wide output dedicated port. The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output to the outside.

The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block inside the main control unit 41 and decoding a chip select signal which is a decoding signal for an external device. The chip select signal enables the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device serving as a peripheral device to be selectively and effectively operated to be accessed from the CPU 41a.

For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the ROM 41b in which a program or the like is not stored, or when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c for which access prohibition is set. That is, by generating an illegal access reset when there is an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation, the progress of the game is disabled, and the unused area and operation of ROM 41b are disabled. Even when an illegal program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, or the like, it is possible to prevent the illegal program from being executed.

Further, the main control unit 41 is started when an internal or external reset occurs. At this time, the value set in the vector table assigned to the ROM 41b and in which the start address of the interrupt process is set. However, it is judged whether it is a value indicating unused or a value indicating the area where the program etc. is actually stored, and if it is neither of the values, it is not started and interrupts. It is possible to prevent in advance that an unintended process is executed due to an occurrence or the like.

The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be used.

Further, the main control unit 41 inputs the detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. Then, the main control unit 41 executes the main process of gradually shifting according to the detection states of the various switches input from the parallel input ports 511. Further, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the main process and execute the interrupt process when the interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit 509. Further, the main control unit 41 is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, a predetermined order is obtained. The interrupt to be executed with priority is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, the interrupt process is completed. The ban will be automatically lifted, at which point a new interrupt will occur. In addition, it is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and the interrupt prohibition is not automatically canceled when the interrupt process is completed, but the interrupt process is performed. Other interrupts may be prohibited by the program at the start, and the interrupt prohibition may be canceled by the program at the end of the interrupt process.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of gradual migration. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). 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 main process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the process of repeating according to the control state always completes at least one cycle between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main).

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are controlled by a sub-control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven based on.

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 that controls the display, the effect LED 52, the LED drive circuit 93 that controls the drive of the reel LED 55, and the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, when the power is turned on or A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and a switch circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90. The clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that effect is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is equipped with a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs power and other circuits.

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. Further, 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, every fixed time interval (about 2 ms). Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The command reception interrupt process is executed in, 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. Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. The medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery. 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, 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.

In the present embodiment, the winning lines that are activated when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped (in the case of this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, so that they are enabled in the following. A prize is won when a combination of symbols called roles is aligned on the winning line (the winning line is simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they can be broadly divided into small winning roles that involve payout of medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a gaming role and a special role that accompanies a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role will be collectively referred to as the general role. 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. Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for the special winning combination are , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, 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 role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. The internal lottery is performed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7) whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations. Is determined at the time of detection). 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. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of determination values of each winning combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets, and the set value. It is determined whether or not to allow the prize.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the numbers are added and 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 determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

Then, the winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting an internal winning flag, navigating notification, command creation, stopping control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like.

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and when the general role is won, the general role is won. A general role winning flag indicating that effect is set in the general role storage work. If neither combination nor combination of roles is won, the special combination storage work and the general combination storage work are cleared.

Next, 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 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. Of the various commands, some commands will be described below. A command other than the following commands may be used.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

The ART status command is an assist time (hereinafter, also referred to as "AT"), which is a notification period during which navigation notification can be executed to notify the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the internal lottery result. Whether it is in the middle or not, whether it is in ART (a state controlled by AT at RT0 described later), the number of games remaining until the specified number of games is reached, the number of games remaining in the precursory period, the number of games remaining in ART It is a identifiable command that is sent when the game starts and after the game state command.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game and after the ART status command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command that can specify whether or not a special winning combination has been won, and a second internal winning command that can specify whether or not a general winning combination has been won. After the first internal winning command is transmitted, the second internal winning command is transmitted.

The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and the stop accompanying the stop operation of each reel. Each time control is performed, it is sent after the stop command is sent. In addition, in the game in which the navigation notification described later is executed, a push order command capable of specifying the stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in the game in which the navigation notification is not executed, the advantageous stop order is transmitted. A push order command that cannot specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted until the stop order is confirmed, and a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted from the time when the advantageous stop order is determined.

The game state command, ART state command, and internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. Therefore, by receiving these commands, the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. It is possible to identify that.

The ART lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not the ART lottery or the additional lottery has been won, the number of games of the winning ART or the number of games to be added, and when the game starts, the ART lottery or the additional lottery It is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game in which the additional lottery is performed.

The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and is used for the stop operation of each reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

The 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, or the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and is a stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel. Is sent after the corresponding slip frame count command is sent each time.

The stop operation command and the stop command can all specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and stop control is performed according to the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

The winning judgment command is a command that can specify whether or not there is a winning, the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. It is when the stop switch is pressed and the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

Both the game end command and the winning judgment command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. Therefore, by receiving these commands, It is possible to identify that all the operations necessary for advancing one game have been completed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the AT can be controlled by the main control unit 41.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and the player is based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination. By notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the sub-control unit 91 and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51 and the like. The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state where the AT does not control the control.

The gaming states in this embodiment include RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB). Among RT0-4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming states. Further, among RTs 0 to 4, RTs 0, 2 and 4 have a higher probability of winning the replaying combination, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RTs 1 and 3, which is higher than that of RTs 1 and 3. It can be said that it is an advantageous state for the player. Further, among RT0, 2 and 4, RT0 and 2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT4. Further, it can be said that RT2 is more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games described later is likely to be added.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT 0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can control the AT.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the notification target combination according to the game state, and the sub control unit 91 receives the first internal winning command. , The second internal winning command and the push order command are transmitted to execute the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91.

In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when notifying the stop order of the left middle right, a stop switch 8L such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left middle right!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). Is output. Further, when notifying the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is output. do. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and may be executed by using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, or the like.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs an ART lottery to determine whether or not to control the ART when the lottery conditions are satisfied. Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery and controls the ART when the precursory period ends.

When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT0 is also called the preparation state. In the ready state, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification when the target combination is won.

Further, after the start of ART, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the control of AT is terminated. Along with this, the navigation notification is not executed.

Further, after the start of ART, if the lottery condition is satisfied before the number of remaining games becomes 0, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games. Then, when the additional lottery is won, the ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is added to the remaining number of ART games.

In addition, if the lottery condition is satisfied after the start of ART and before the number of remaining games becomes 0, it is determined whether or not to shift to the additional state in which the probability that the number of ART games will be added is higher than during ART. An additional state lottery will be held.

Further, if the special combination is won after the start of ART and before the number of remaining games becomes 0, ART is interrupted by the end of RT2, and the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted accordingly. When a special role is won during ART, the navigation notification is not sent even if the push order bell is won until the special role is won.

If a special role is won during ART and ART is interrupted, then the winning special role is won and the corresponding bonus is controlled, and the transition roll is stopped at RT3, which shifts after the bonus ends, and RT1 At the time of shifting to, the control of the AT is restarted, and along with this, the ART is restarted by shifting to RT0 again after the preparation state, and the counting of the number of remaining games of the ART is also restarted.

Further, RT2 is more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that the number of ART games is likely to be added, that is, it is advantageous to the player in that a privilege advantageous to the player is likely to be given. However, for example, the configuration may be advantageous for the player in that the probability of winning a specific combination is high, the probability of winning a specific combination is high, and the payout rate of medals is high.

Here, the advantageous privilege for the player is the right to be able to shift to the advantageous state for the player (winning the lottery to determine whether or not the advantageous state occurs, shifting to the advantageous state). The right to be notified of the operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a game state with a high expected value to which the game value is given, the current game state is advantageous to the player. It is a directly advantageous privilege for the player, such as the right to be notified whether or not the game is in a good game state, the period controlled to the advantageous state (fixed number of games, average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.). It may be a privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player, but may be a privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, as a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet.

Next, the control content of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

In the present embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery target combination, and a lottery target combination that may be carried over, that is, a special combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special combination is set. A lottery target combination that is not carried over, that is, a general combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of ROM 41b.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the special winning combination number table, when none of the special winning combination is won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is "0", and the winning number of BB is "1", which is RB. The winning number is assigned "1".

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the general winning combination winning number table, winning numbers are assigned to each of the lottery target winning combinations. As shown in the figure, in the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table, the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process when the start operation is performed, and when any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process. , The winning number corresponding to the lottery target combination for which the winning is determined is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if none of the winning combinations are won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared after each game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the winning special role wins. It will be cleared.

After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes the internal winning command setting process, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning are based on the internal winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The command is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the internal winning command setting process, first, in the internal lottery process, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is obtained by the sub-control unit 91. The transmission winning number to be transmitted to is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of two bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores a MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is the first internal winning command in the first byte, and wins a special role in the EXT of the second byte. Store the number.

In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired in the internal lottery process (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. Winning obtained by sequentially determining whether or not there is (Sf5), whether or not it is less than 20 (Sf6), whether or not it is less than 23 (Sf7), and whether or not it is less than 35 (Sf8). It is determined which of the plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, when the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for transmission winning. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf12). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 2 in the step of Sf5 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 20 in the step of Sf6, that is, when the winning number is any of 2 to 19, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf11). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 20 in the step of Sf6 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 23 in the step of Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is assigned. The transmission winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf12). Further, when it is determined that the winning number is not less than 23 in the step of Sf7 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 35 in the step of Sf8, that is, when the winning number is any of 23 to 34, it is used as the winning number for transmission. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in the step of Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmitting winning number (Sf12).

Then, after setting the transmission winning number of the general combination in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps of Sf9, Sf11, and Sf12, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number (Sf10). ). When the main control unit 41 stores the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the second internal winning command is the second internal winning command in the first byte, and the EXT in the second byte serves as a general role. Stores the winning number for transmission.

After storing the second internal winning command in the command queue in the step of Sf10, the internal winning command setting process ends.

As described above, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is set as the transmitting winning number, and the first winning number including the transmitting winning number is set. Set the internal winning command of to the command queue.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as the transmission winning number, and the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 20 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, the command is used. The winning number by the internal lottery can be specified based on the included sending winning number.

On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the second predetermined range (2 to 19) the winning number is based on the above, while the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19). It is possible to identify something.

If the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmission winning number, and the transmission winning number is set. Set the second internal winning command, including the number, in the command queue. As a result, in the second internal winning command, which is transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the transmission winning number included in the command is transmitted. It is not possible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is based on, while the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34). It is possible to identify something.

The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Next, the control content of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

In the present embodiment, a navigation number (0 to 9) that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification is assigned in advance, and among the lottery target combinations, the notification target combination is assigned a navigation number in advance for each type. , A navigation number table in which navigation numbers for each type of lottery target combination are set is stored in a predetermined area of ROM 41b. Specifically, the navigation numbers according to the pressing order are set in the navigation number table as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the navigation number table, navigation numbers are set for each type of the notification target combination among the lottery target combinations. For example, "1" is set for the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, and the left bell 4. Further, for the replay GR11 to 16, the navigation number is set according to the winning status of the above-mentioned additional lottery. Note that navigation numbers are not set for normal replays, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells, which are not the target roles for notification among the roles subject to lottery.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 wins a general combination set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the start operation is performed and when the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed. The push order command setting process for setting the push order command according to the number in the command queue is executed, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, in the push order command setting process, first, after acquiring the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process (Sg1), the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is obtained. Whether or not the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT) by referring to the predetermined flag indicating whether or not the navigation notification is set to. Is determined (Sg2). If it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is determined based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. (Sg5), and if the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is not determined, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmission navigation number (Sg6).

On the other hand, when it is determined in the step of Sg2 that the navigation notification is performed, or when it is determined in the step of Sg5 that the winning combination to stop at the winning line LN is confirmed, it is stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number table (see FIG. 7), the navigation number corresponding to the winning number of the general winning combination acquired in the step of Sg1 is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c as the transmission navigation number.

After the transmission navigation number is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step of Sg3 or the step of Sg6, the push order command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission navigation number (Sg4). When the push order command is stored in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the push order command is a push order command in the first byte, and stores a transmission navigation number in the EXT in the second byte.

After the push order command is stored in the command queue in the step of Sg4, the push order command setting process ends.

The push order commands set in the push order command setting process of the present embodiment are subsequently sequentially transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

Then, when the sub control unit 91 is specified to perform navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the above-mentioned first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command. In addition, a navigation effect is performed. When the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the winning of the notification target combination is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than "0" based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the push order advantageous to the player is other than the standard push order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image showing the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the push order command. To display. Further, in the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image suggesting a winning combination based on the second internal winning command.

Next, the control content of the winning determination command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

In the present embodiment, a winning number (0 to 64) is assigned in advance for each type of winning combination for the special combination and the general combination, and a winning number table in which the winning number is set for each type of winning combination is specified in ROM 41b. It is stored in the area.

As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the winning numbers are assigned for each type of winning combination, that is, for each combination of symbols stopped at the winning line LN. For example, "1" is assigned to "replay a-cherry a-cherry a" of the upper bell 1.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 responds to the combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed. The winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, and the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped. When it is determined that, the winning number corresponding to the combination of the symbols constituting the stopped winning combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c with reference to the winning number table, while the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination. If it is determined that is not stopped, "0" indicating the loss is set as the winning number in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the winning determination process is completed.

Then, after executing the winning determination processing, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination command setting process for setting the winning determination command capable of specifying the winning number in the command queue.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the winning determination command setting process, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is obtained based on the winning number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning judgment command setting process is completed. When the winning determination command is stored in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores a MODE indicating that the winning determination command is a winning determination command in the first byte, and stores the winning number in the EXT in the second byte.

The winning determination commands set in the winning determination command setting process are sequentially transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

In the winning judgment command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning judgment command that includes the winning number set in the RAM 41c in the winning judgment processing as it is is set in the command queue, so that the winning number is converted into a special command or the like that can be specified. The processing load can be reduced without performing processing.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the winning number is assigned to each type of winning combination and stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 41b, the sub-control unit 91 that has received the winning determination command including the winning number is based on the winning number. It is possible to specify the combination of symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R and execute the effect.

A conventional slot machine has a configuration including a game control unit that controls a game and an effect control unit that controls an effect, and the game control unit determines an internal lottery result when a predetermined notification target combination is won. In response to this, it is determined whether or not to control the AT that executes the navigation notification that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player, and when controlling to the AT, the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result is obtained. Is transmitted to the effect control unit regardless of whether or not the AT controls the internal winning command, and the effect control unit identifies the internal lottery result based on the internal winning command and controls the game. When the unit is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure advantageous to the player is executed based on the specified internal lottery result.

In such a configuration, the effect control unit can specify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, so that the effect control unit is illegal. By doing so, although the game control unit has not decided to control the AT, the internal winning command identifies an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, and the operation procedure is described. There is a possibility that it will be notified by the production control unit.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment serves as an internal winning command capable of specifying the internal lottery result, and the first internal winning command and the general winning command capable of specifying the winning status of the special combination as the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command that can specify the winning status is set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, the AT is controlled. Regardless of whether or not it has been done, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but it is general so that the stop order that is advantageous for the player cannot be specified. Since the second internal winning command related to the combination is set, it is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT without specifying the stop order, the process related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be simplified. Even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

Next, the volume controller 57 will be described. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing an example of the volume controller 57. The volume controller 57 is an operation unit operated to set a volume setting and a power saving setting. Since the volume controller 57 is provided inside the front door 1b, it cannot be set by the player. In the volume regulator 57, the volume setting is set only by operating the volume regulator 57, while the power saving setting is set by operating the volume regulator 57 and the power switch 39. The operation of the power switch 39 is an operation of turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

The power saving control in this embodiment is performed in the customer waiting state and the gaming state. The customer waiting state is a state in which a player's operation is not detected for a predetermined period of time and the player's operation is not detected. The gaming state is a state in which a player's operation is not detected for a predetermined period of time.

When the power saving control is not performed in the customer waiting state, a demo screen (for example, a movie, an introduction of an effect, etc.) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the reel LED 55 is also illuminated. On the other hand, when the power saving control is performed in the customer waiting state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a screen with reduced power consumption as compared with the case of displaying the demo screen, for example, "power saving". , Turn off the reel LED 55. The power saving control performed in the gaming state is a control that suppresses the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 as compared with the case where the power saving control is not performed.

The control is not limited to the power saving control example described above, and any power saving control may be used as long as the control can reduce the power consumption as compared with the normal control. Since some slot machines in recent years are provided with lamps and LCD screens on the lower panel (also referred to as the lower panel), these may be subject to power saving control. As an example of power saving control on the lower panel, the lamp is turned off in the customer waiting state and the game state, the LCD screen does not display anything in the customer waiting state, and the brightness of the LCD screen is reduced in the game state. Can be mentioned.

The volume controller 57 is provided with a triangular knob and a scale as a display unit capable of identifying which setting is made. The scale includes a scale in which volume setting values 0 to 3 are described in white circles (on the left side when facing) and a scale in which volume setting values 0 to 3 are described in black circles (on the right side when facing). The scale of the white circle is used when only the volume setting is set without setting the power saving control. The scale of the black circle is used when setting the power saving control and the volume setting. Therefore, by checking the scale, the setting contents of the volume controller 57 can be confirmed.

As described above, in the amusement store, the power saving control setting and any one of a plurality of volume setting values 0 to 3 can be set by rotating the triangular knob of the volume controller 57. If the volume setting value is different, the volume is also different, the volume 0 is the lowest (silence), the volume is increased in the order of the volumes 1 and 2, and the volume 3 is the largest. In the following description, the state in which the power saving control is not performed may be expressed as no power saving control, and the state in which the power saving control is performed may be expressed as having the power saving control. Further, the scale of the white circle and the volume setting value N (N = 0, 1, 2, 3) are collectively expressed as power saving control no volume N, and the scale of the black circle and the volume setting value N also have power saving control. It may be expressed as volume N.

FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a set sound (combination of frequencies) output when the knob is set on the scale by the volume controller 57. Regardless of which scale is set, the set sound that combines the two frequencies of the high group and the low group is output. The frequencies in the high group include 1209 Hz, 1336 Hz, 1477 Hz, and 1633 Hz. The frequencies in the low group include 697 Hz and 770 Hz.

For example, in the case of the power saving control no volume 1, the set sound combining 1336 Hz and 697 Hz is output, and in the case of the power saving control volume 3 the setting sound combining 1633 Hz and 770 Hz is output. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the volume setting is set to be changed by the operation of the volume controller 57, the notification of the change is performed by outputting the set sound that combines the two frequencies. .. Further, since the frequency of the low group differs depending on the presence or absence of the power saving control, it is possible to notify that the change is made even when the setting for changing the power saving control setting is made.

Next, the volume and the state of the power saving control when the change operation is performed by the volume controller 57 will be described. First, the case where the change operation is performed during the power failure will be described. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a change in the state when the slot machine 1 is started after the change operation during the power failure. FIG. 16A shows two examples for each of the presence / absence of the power saving control change operation. It also shows the state before the change operation and the state when it is started after the change operation. The state before the change operation indicates the state before the power failure, that is, the state when the machine was operating before the power was cut off.

Two examples will be described when there is no change operation of the power saving control. In FIG. 16A, as two examples when there is no change operation of the power saving control, (A1) a change example from the power saving control no volume 1 to the power saving control no volume 2 and (A2) power saving. An example of changing from the control volume 1 to the power saving control volume 2 is shown. Since there is no change operation of the power saving control in any of the change examples of A1 and A2, the state of the power saving control does not change as a matter of course. In the change example of A1, the volume is set to 2 after startup, and there is no change in power saving control. In the change example of A2, the volume is set to 2 after the start-up, and the power saving control is still available.

Next, two examples will be described when there is a change in the power saving control setting. In FIG. 16A, as two examples when there is a change in the power saving control setting, (B1) a change example from the power saving control no volume 1 to the power saving control volume 2 and (B2) power saving. An example of changing from the control volume 1 to the power saving control volume 2 is shown. In the change example of B1, the volume is set to 2 after the start-up, and the power saving control is provided. In the change example of B2, the volume is set to 2 after the start-up, and the power saving control is not performed.

From the above, if a change operation is performed during a power failure, the state will be the same as the change operation after startup. This is because the power switch 39 is always operated in the change operation during the power failure.

FIG. 16B is a diagram showing a change in the state when a change operation is performed during operation and then the slot machine 1 is started. FIG. 16B shows two examples for each of the presence / absence of the power saving control change operation. Further, in the example of FIG. 16B, the change operation is performed during operation, and the state before the change operation, the state after the change operation, and the state when the device is restarted after that are shown.

Two examples will be described when there is no change operation of the power saving control. In FIG. 16B, as two examples when there is no change operation of the power saving control, (C1) a change example from the power saving control no volume 1 to the power saving control no volume 2 and (C2) power saving. An example of changing from the control volume 1 to the power saving control volume 2 is shown. Since there is no change operation of the power saving control in any of the change examples of C1 and C2, the state of the power saving control does not change as a matter of course. In the change example of C1, the volume 2 is set after the change operation, and the power saving control is not changed. After that, even if it is restarted, the power saving control is not changed in the state of the volume 2. In the change example of C2, the volume is set to 2 after the change operation, and the power saving control is still available. After that, even if the system is restarted, the power saving control is still available in the volume 2 state. As described above, in any of the change examples of C1 and C2, if the volume change operation is performed during operation, the volume is changed to the volume after the change operation even if the power switch 39 is not operated. That is, the volume can be changed at any time while the slot machine 1 is in operation.

Next, two examples will be described when there is a change in the power saving control setting. In FIG. 16B, as two examples when there is a change in the power saving control setting, (D1) a change example from the power saving control no volume 1 to the power saving control volume 2 and (D2) power saving. An example of changing from the control volume 1 to the power saving control volume 2 is shown.

In the change example of D1, the volume 2 is set after the change operation, but since the power switch 39 is not operated, the power saving control is not changed and the power saving control remains absent. After that, the power switch 39 is operated and restarted, so that the power saving control is enabled in the state of the volume 2. In the change example of D2, the volume 2 is set after the change operation, but since the power switch 39 is not operated, the power saving control is not changed and the power saving control remains present. After that, the power switch 39 is operated and restarted, so that the power saving control is not performed in the state of the volume 2. As described above, in any of the change examples of D1 and D2, if the volume change operation is performed during operation, the volume is changed to the volume after the change operation even if the power switch 39 is not operated. That is, the volume can be changed at any time while the slot machine 1 is in operation.

From the above, when the change operation is performed during operation, the volume is changed after the change operation regardless of whether or not the power saving control change operation is performed. For example, the volume is changed after the change operation regardless of the AT or each of the above-mentioned gaming states RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB). On the other hand, if the power saving control change operation is performed during operation, the power saving control is not changed during operation, the power switch 39 is operated, and the power saving control is changed to the power saving control corresponding to the change operation by restarting. NS. In the example of FIG. 16, an example of changing from volume 1 to volume 2 is shown, but the control shown in FIG. 16 can be changed regardless of any change such as volume 1 to volume 3 or volume 3 to volume 1. Is done.

According to the present embodiment, since the power saving control setting is set by the operation of the volume controller 57 and the operation of the power switch 39, it is possible to suppress an erroneous setting while ensuring convenience. Specifically, since it is not set only by operating the volume regulator 57, erroneous setting can be suppressed as compared with the case where it can be set only by operating the volume regulator 57. Then, since the volume controller 57 can be confirmed when the clerk operates the power switch 39 after the amusement store is closed, if there is an erroneous setting at that time, it can be found. As described above, according to the present embodiment, since there is a two-step deterrent action, it is possible to more reliably suppress the erroneous setting as compared with the case where the setting can be performed only by operating the volume controller 57.

In the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 is activated by the operation of the power switch 39, the volume setting and the power saving setting are set. This setting timing will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the setting timing. When the sub control unit 91 is activated (S1), the volume setting and the power saving setting are set in the RAM 91c at the timing of the initialization process executed before receiving the command from the main control unit 41 (S2). After that, one of the return command, the setting command, and the RAM error command is received from the main control unit 41 (S3).

The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 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. When the setting change state is entered, the setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent, and when the setting change state ends, the setting command is sent. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent. The setting command of FIG. 17 is a command indicating the start of the setting change state. The RAM error command is a command indicating that the RAM 41c data is not normal. In the case of a RAM abnormality, the main control unit 41 sets a RAM abnormality error code in a register to control the RAM abnormality error state, and disables the progress of the game.

When the return command is received, the sub-control unit 91 displays the demo screen on the liquid crystal display 51 because the game can be started. When the setting command is received, the sub-control unit 91 displays a setting change screen indicating that the setting is being changed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the RAM abnormality command is received, the sub-control unit 91 displays a RAM abnormality screen indicating that a RAM abnormality has occurred on the liquid crystal display 51.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a specific condition such as a setting change or a RAM abnormality is satisfied when the power is turned on due to the operation of the power switch 39, the setting change screen or the RAM abnormality screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The power saving setting is set when starting in the specific state to be displayed and also when starting in the specific state. According to such a configuration, the effect that the power saving setting is set even at the time of starting in a specific state can be obtained, but also the effect on the software design can be obtained.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, since the setting is made before receiving the command from the main control unit 41, it does not depend on the command of the main control unit 41, so that general-purpose software applicable to various main control units can be used. The effect is that it can be obtained. In addition, if the setting is not made before the command is received from the main control unit 41 but is set after the command is received from the main control unit 41, the code that calls the setting process after branching with each command is incorporated, so the program size and necessity are required. The stack area becomes large. Although the sub control unit 91 can use more hardware resources than the main control unit 41, it goes without saying that the program size should be smaller. In addition, if the setting process is called after branching with a command, it is necessary to verify the setting process contents after each branch in the debugging work, so that the debugging work increases and the development cost also increases. As described above, according to the present embodiment, various effects can be obtained also in terms of software design.

In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example. However, since the volume setting and the power saving setting can be performed in the pachinko machine and the power switch 39 is provided, the pachinko machine is shown in FIG. 15 (a). By providing the volume controller 57 shown, the present embodiment can be applied to pachinko.

[Initialization based on settlement operation]
Next, the initialization based on the settlement operation of the effect setting will be described. The effect setting described with reference to FIG. 18 includes not only the setting of the volume but also the setting of the amount of light of the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect LED 52.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the settlement operation. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 18, a line showing the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player, a line showing the timing when the settlement command is output by the main control unit 41, the timing controlled in the demo state, and the period thereof. A line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default is included. Furthermore, the line indicating the timing controlled to the demo state and its period, and the line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default are for non-replay winning, that is, no BET (no bet number setting). And the state at the time of replay winning, that is, the state with BET (with bet number setting).

As shown in FIG. 18, when the settlement operation is performed at the timing t1, there is a possibility that the players have not yet been replaced, so that the effect setting is not initialized regardless of whether or not there is a replay prize. After that, at the timing t2, the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91.

Since there is no BET at the time of non-replay winning, when the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state at the timing t3. The demo state remains controlled until the bet count is set again. Then, at the timing t6 when the demo production makes three laps, the production setting is initialized.

On the other hand, since there is a BET at the time of winning the replay, even if the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 does not control the demo state at the timing t3. Furthermore, even after that, as long as there is BET, it is not controlled to the demo state and initialization is not performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at the timing t1 when the settlement operation is performed by the player, the effect setting including the volume setting is not initialized, and the demo state is three laps after the settlement command is output. Initialization is performed at the timing t6 after the lapse (about 3 minutes). Therefore, even if the players are not replaced after the settlement operation, the effect setting can be maintained until the demo state elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes) after the settlement command is output, and the settlement operation can be performed. There is no dissatisfaction with the player who performed the command.

When the replay prize is generated, even if the settlement operation is performed by the player, it is not controlled to the demo state. As a result, the effect setting including the volume setting is not initialized even at the timing t6. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a replay prize is generated, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when the replay winning is not generated, the settlement operation is performed by the player, and the initialization is performed at the timing t6 when the demo state has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when the replay winning is not generated, the initialization can be performed. In this way, the effect settings made by the player can be suitably initialized.

If there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a replay winning is occurring, the production setting will be set even after the settlement operation is performed by the player and the timing is t5. Since it is maintained, the player can continue the game without setting the effect again.

When the initialization is performed, the effect setting set by the player is changed to the effect setting set by the clerk of the game store. More specifically, the initialization returns the values of the volume step and the light amount step set based on the operation by the player to the default values of the volume step and the light amount step set based on the operation by the clerk. Is done. Therefore, when the initialization is performed, the setting related to the production can be made as desired by the clerk.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect setting is performed by the operation by the clerk, the effect setting performed by the player is changed to the effect setting performed by the clerk of the game store. More specifically, when the effect setting is performed by the operation by the clerk, the value of the volume level or the light amount stage set based on the operation by the player is the volume stage set based on the operation by the clerk. It is returned to the default value of the light intensity stage. Therefore, when the effect setting is performed by the operation by the clerk, the setting related to the effect can be made as desired by the clerk.

[Modification example]
A modified example of the process for the main control unit 41 to transmit a command will be described.

At the start of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a game state or a navigation notification is executed) with the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding advantageous states advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel) is performed. Various control states are maintained or updated according to the combination of symbols stopped at (the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state). Further, at the start and end of the game, a control state command capable of specifying various control states at that time is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the playability and design concept of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

As shown in FIG. 19, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify the control state whose contents can change between the start of one unit of the game and the end of the game. It includes a command 1 and a control state command 2 that is unique to the game and can specify a control state whose contents do not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

The control state command 1 includes a plurality of game state-related commands capable of specifying a control state related to the game state in the main control unit 41, and AT control during AT, that is, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of AT-related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT-related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, AT not being controlled. The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands capable of specifying a control state unique to the game.

Further, the game state-related command is, for example, a command capable of specifying the game state in the main control unit 41, or when the game state is changed as a predetermined number of games are played, in the game. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled game state ends, and when the game state is transferred by paying out a predetermined number of medals, it is controlled by the game. A command or the like that can specify the number of medals remaining until the end of the current game state is included.

Further, the AT-related command A includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the remaining games in which the control of the AT controlled in the game is continued. Commands that can specify the number etc. are included.

The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the cumulative number of normal games played in a normal state in which the AT is not controlled after the control of the previous AT is terminated, and a command in which the normal state is performed. When the number of games reaches a predetermined number and is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, a command that can specify the remaining number of games until the number of games is controlled to the advantageous state, the right to be controlled by AT is granted. The number of remaining games until the control of the AT is started is included.

The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, a command that can specify the winning status of the AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the AT. A command that can specify the additional status of the number of games, a command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player, which is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, and a command that can be determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game. A command capable of specifying the type of effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect performed using a reel in the freeze state, an effect suggesting an internal lottery result, etc.) is included.

As described above, in one command transmitted by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to the sub control unit 91, the first byte (MODE) represents the classification of the command, and the second byte (EXT) is the command. It is designed to represent the content. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like the other commands. In particular, as shown in FIG. 19, the MODE of each series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to consecutive numerical values (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to each order.

Further, the data indicating the content of the specific command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as EXT in each command included in the control state command is set in the area of the predetermined data address of the RAM 41c corresponding to each data. The data address of each data is set to be a continuous numerical value corresponding to the order of transmission, similar to the value of MODE, and the initial value (the first of the control state commands). It can be obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing of adding 1) from the data address of the command transmitted to.

Next, a game start transmission command setting process, which is a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, will be described.

The main control unit 41 executes the winning number setting process when the game start operation is performed, and sets the winning number in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c so that the winning status of the internal lottery can be specified according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, the stop order data setting process is executed, and the stop order data that is advantageous to the player can be specified according to the internal lottery result, or the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but the standard push order (for example, The stop order data that can specify the left first stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, and the control state command that can specify the control state at the start of the game and the internal winning command that includes the winning number that can specify the internal lottery result are sent to the sub-control unit 91. Set in the command queue to send to.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating the corresponding control state among a plurality of control states is executed as the game is started (Sa1). .. In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the game state, the number of games remaining until the predetermined game state ends, the number of medals remaining until the predetermined game state ends, and the cumulative number of normal games. Etc., the control state determined by the result of the previous game is maintained without being updated.

After executing the control status update process in the step of Sa1, the control status command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-mentioned command group included in the control status commands that can specify each control status in the command queue is executed ( Sa2).

As shown in FIG. 21, in the control state command batch setting process, the value of MODE set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state related command included in the control state command). Set to a certain B0) (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (the value of the address of the area in which the data of the game state related command is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

After that, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sb4), and the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue in the state where the timer interrupt is prohibited (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the area of the RAM 41c of the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as an EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

After that, the timer interrupt wait process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to allow, the process waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and then the process returns to the caller's process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), the command transmission process during normal operation is executed each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the data set in the command queue (MODE and EXT constituting the command). Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt wait process is executed in the step of Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 are set first. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

After the timer interrupt waiting process in the step of Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt waiting process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, the EXT set after the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is set as the second byte of the command. It will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and by executing the timer interrupt wait processing twice by the steps of Sb8 and Sb9, one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command will be transmitted to the sub-control unit. It will be transmitted to 91.

After that, 1 is added to the value of MODE in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb10), and 1 is added to the value of the data address in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb11). Then, the value of the number of times of processing in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is subtracted by 1 (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number of times of processing remaining after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13). It is determined whether or not MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

When it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processes is not 0, that is, the MODE and EXT are not set in the command queue for all the commands in the control state command group, and the commands are not yet set in the command queue. If remains, return to the step of Sb4, and with the timer interrupt set to be prohibited again, perform the processing of the steps Sb5 to Sb7 and then execute the processing of the steps Sb10 and Sb11. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands that have not yet been set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the number of remaining processes is 0, that is, when MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all the commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the caller's game start command transmission process.

In the game start command transmission process, after the control state command batch setting process in the Sa2 step is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special combination are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, a command transmission process for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the command queue is executed (Sa4).

In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 22, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sc1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of timer interrupt set in the step of Sc1 is released (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the transmission command setting process at the start of the game.

After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the transmission command setting process at the start of the game, the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general role is determined based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the above are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the command transmission process is executed (Sa6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process of the step of Sa6 are interrupted by the timer at a predetermined timing in which the interrupt is subsequently performed, as in the case of the command setting process in Sa4. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the process (main), the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in the step of Sa6, the command setting process is terminated, and the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is terminated. After that, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled as the start operation is performed, and the control is performed according to the progress of the game.

In the game start transmission command setting process, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then the internal winning command. The setting process is executed to send an internal winning command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 to the sub-control unit 91, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving the common internal winning command, and controls the main control unit 41. It is possible to start the control of the corresponding production and the like.

Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

The main control unit 41 stops the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control is started with the start operation of the game (when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released). That is, at the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process for setting the above-mentioned control state command and the command related to the game result in the command queue to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 (Sd1), and then the command is transmitted. The process is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue.

After that, the control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the result of the game. In the control state update process, among the control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the result of the game, for example, a game state or a predetermined game state is completed. The number of remaining games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in the predetermined state, for example, the predetermined state. Regarding the number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by AT, etc., 1 is subtracted according to the game played in the corresponding state. A control state that is maintained without being updated or subtracted and does not change regardless of the outcome of the game or the game being played in a given state, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order favorable to the player, The type of production is controlled so as to be maintained without change.

After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the above-mentioned control state command batch setting process is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 are performed. Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

After that, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the combination of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the MODE and EXT of the winning number command are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the winning number. (Sd5), the command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. After that, in the same manner as setting the winning number command in the command queue in the steps of Sd5 and Sd6, predetermined commands to be transmitted with the end of the game (for example, payout number command, game end command, payout start command, payout end). For commands, error commands, etc.), after setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of RAM 41c, a command transmission process is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all the commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the transmission command setting process at the end of the game is terminated. After that, control is performed according to the progress of the game, such as paying out medals and setting replays according to the result of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process at the end of the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as the second timing, that is, at the end of the game. It is executed so that a plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state update process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to update or maintain the control state that may change with the end of the game. By executing the control status command batch setting process, the control status command batch setting process sends a control status command that can identify the control status updated or maintained by the control status update process.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. Commands that are commonly transmitted regardless of the model of slot machine 1 such as number commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game, so a prize is won. It is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving a common command, and responds to the control. It is possible to start the control of the production and the like.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. The present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[About gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. The invention according to the claim is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine for setting a bet number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credits. It is possible. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of bets using.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and gaming balls. It may be possible to use the value for games together. 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 games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A gaming machine capable of paying out any of the utility values is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all the reels are stopped, and the combination of the display results derived to the three reels is used. The slot machine in which a prize is generated is explained accordingly. 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. Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as in the horizontal direction and the diagonal direction. ..

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, display results are derived from each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value (medals, credits), and all of the plurality of variable display areas. It is a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result in, and as a result of one game, a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas. May be good.

Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the 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 the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying 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.

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) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1 or the like), the first setting (for example, volume setting, etc.), the second setting (for example, power saving control setting, etc.), and It is provided with one operation unit (for example, volume controller 57, etc.) that is operated to set the first setting, while the first setting is set only by the operation of the first operation unit, while the second setting is set. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set by the operation of the one operation unit and the operation of another operation unit (for example, the power switch 39).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing erroneous setting while ensuring convenience.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the first setting is a volume setting, and the second setting is a power saving control setting.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the power saving control setting from being erroneously set when the volume setting is set.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), when the setting for changing the first setting is made by the operation of the one operation unit, the notification to that effect is changed (for example, FIG. 15B). Notify with the setting sound shown in.

With such a configuration, it is easy to see that the first setting has been changed.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3), the other operating unit is an operating unit for turning on the power to the gaming machine.

According to such a configuration, it is necessary to turn on the power in order to set the second setting.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3), specific conditions (for example, a state such as a setting change or a RAM abnormality) are satisfied when the power is turned on due to the operation of the other operation unit. If so, the second setting is set (for example, FIG. 17) when starting in a specific state (a state of displaying a setting change screen, a state of displaying a RAM abnormality screen, etc.) and also in the case of starting in the specific state. Set in S2 of).

According to such a configuration, the second setting is set even at the time of starting in a specific state.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4), the one operation unit has a display unit (for example, the scale of FIG. 15A) that can specify which setting is made. ) Is provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting contents in one operation unit by confirming the display unit.

(7) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. Then, in a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, a gaming value storage means (for example, main control) for storing the gaming value (for example, credit) owned by the player. (RAM 41c, etc. of unit 41) and a volume setting means (for example, a player-side setting switch 70, etc.) for setting a volume (for example, setting a second volume stage), which is a setting related to the volume based on a setting operation by the player. , It is possible to identify a settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10 or the like) for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on the settlement operation by the player, and the settlement operation performed by the player. A settlement command output means (for example, a process for outputting a command by the main control unit 41) and an initialization means (for example, a sub) for initializing the volume setting performed by the volume setting means. The initialization means is provided with an initialization process for returning the volume to a default value by the control unit 91), and the initialization means is the initial stage at the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player (for example, the timing t1 shown in FIG. 18). On the other hand, after a predetermined period (for example, a period for three demos of timings t3 to t6 at the time of non-replay winning shown in FIG. 18) has elapsed since the settlement command was output by the settlement command output means. Perform the initialization.

According to such a configuration, a certain grace period can be left even when the players are not replaced.

(8) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and the display result is derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed. In a game machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result, a game control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that controls a game and control information transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that produces an effect based on (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C,) that the player operates to derive a display result. 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derivation operation means. The control means includes a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery) that determines a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and a determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery). Is a notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) that is a target of notification (for example, navigation notification), and an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order that is advantageous for the player) is advantageous for the player. The notification state control means that controls the notification state (for example, the state in which the navigation notification is executed) and the specific control information (for example, the first Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the internal winning command, the second internal winning command, etc.) to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91, etc.). , The determination result of the advance determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmission means is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed). Is the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.), the fact that the notification target result is obtained can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. The specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

With such a configuration, fraud is prevented and processing is simplified.

(9) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided, and the display result is derived after the variable display unit is variablely displayed. In a game machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) capable of generating a prize according to the display result, a game control means (for example, main control unit 41 or the like) for controlling the game and a control transmitted from the game control means. An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91, etc.) that performs an effect based on information (for example, a command, etc.) and a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C) that the player operates to derive a display result. , 8R, etc.) and an operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation mode (for example, stop order, etc.) of the derivation operation means. The game control means determines a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived and the predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery or the like) before the display result is derived. A numerical value setting means for setting a different numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) for each result, and a predetermined control (for example, setting an internal winning flag) according to a numerical value (for example, a winning number, etc.) set by the numerical value setting means. , Navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) and the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) are notified (for example, navigation notification, etc.). A notification state (for example, navigation notification) in which an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, a stop order advantageous for the player) is notified when the target notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained. Specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning) regarding a determination result of the notification state controlling means (for example, an internal lottery, etc.) that controls the state in which A numerical value (for example, a numerical value (for example) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination or the like) is obtained, including a specific control information transmitting means for transmitting a command or the like to the effect control means. For example, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34, etc.) is assigned as a winning number or the like, and the specific control information transmitting means has at least the notification state (for example, the notification state (for example,)). In a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means (for example, the winning number, etc.) is in the predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 2). 3 to 34, etc.), the notification target result (for example, the notification target combination, etc.) can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, the stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) cannot be specified. Specific control information (for example, a second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like).

With such a configuration, fraud is prevented and processing is simplified.

(10) In a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or the like) for playing a game, control is performed according to a first control means (for example, a main control unit 41 or the like) and control information received from the first control means. A second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is provided, and the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) is a first in one unit of a game (for example, a game or the like). The control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) for each of a plurality of timings including the timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). A state control information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (for example, a control state command or the like) capable of specifying the state to the second control means (for example, a sub control unit 91 or the like) is included, and the state control The plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state command, etc.) transmitted by the information transmitting means at one timing are the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game). The first state control information (for example, control state command 2 etc.) that can specify the control state that does not change with time (for example, the stop order that is advantageous for the player) and the first timing (for example, the game) Second state control information (for example, control state command 1 etc.) that can specify a control state (for example, a game state) that can change at the start time (for example, at the end of the game) and the second timing (for example, at the end of the game). Including It is characterized by sending commands, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the program is not excessively increased while grasping the states of the first control means and the second control means.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 12 Game auxiliary display 41 Main control unit 41c RAM
91 Sub control unit 91c RAM

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play games,
A game control means that controls the game,
An effect control means that controls the effect means provided in the game machine based on the control information transmitted from the game control means, and an effect control means.
The first setting, the second setting, and one operation unit operated to set the setting are provided.
The effect means includes a light emitting means and a speaker, and includes a light emitting means and a speaker.
The first setting is a setting of the volume output from the speaker.
The second setting is a setting for whether or not to perform special control for reducing the power consumption of the light emitting means.
The effect control means performs the first setting and the second setting after the power supply to the game machine is started and before the control information is transmitted from the game control means.
The first setting is set only by a predetermined operation for the one operation unit, while the second setting is for supplying power to a specific operation for the one operation unit and a gaming machine for another operation unit. Set with special operation,
After the power supply to the gaming machine is started so that the special control is performed by the specific operation and the special operation, the special control is continuously performed even if the predetermined operation is performed. A gaming machine.

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