JP2012100706A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine for enabling a player to focus attention on a unit game that the he or she is interested in by performing rendering when a ready-to-win state has been established, and for enabling the him or her to visually recognizing an outcome of symbols without keeping off his or her eye from moving symbols.SOLUTION: The gaming machine displays symbols associated with at least one scroll line from among scroll lines corresponding to the moving symbols on a display region so as to move in a second mode differing from the first mode as triggered by the fact that the ready-to-win state has been established by means of symbols displayed in a stopped state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of notifying a player of a game situation by a reel action.

  Conventionally, a game that progresses by displaying symbols on a gaming machine is performed. Specifically, a plurality of symbols are rearranged after being moved and displayed for a predetermined time, and a predetermined payout is awarded to the player according to the arrangement and number of the rearranged symbols. While expecting to obtain such a payout, the player repeats the unit game from the start of symbol movement until the payout is determined after being rearranged.

  As described above, in the gaming machine, a predetermined payout according to the arrangement and number of rearranged symbols is awarded to the player. For example, if symbols are rearranged so that a predetermined symbol array is arranged along the active line, it is determined that a prize has been won, and a predetermined payout is awarded to the player. However, if the rearranged symbols are the same in arrangement and number and are not arranged along the active line, it is not determined that a prize has been won and a predetermined payout is not awarded to the player. . Thus, in order to clearly indicate to the player whether or not a prize has been won, it is necessary to clearly display not only the rearranged symbols but also the active lines.

  As described above, winning is determined not only by the arrangement and number of rearranged symbols but also by the effective line. For this reason, some gaming machines have a large number of effective lines in order to increase the possibility of winning. For example, some conventional gaming machines have hundreds of effective lines. In this way, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning, but since the number of active lines is too large, the progress of the game may be difficult to understand for the player. For example, in the middle of a unit game, it has been difficult to determine the progress status, such as whether it is far from winning, approaching winning, or an active line closest to winning. In addition, since the number of active lines was increased, it was difficult to understand not only the progress of the game but also the award. For this reason, there is a gaming machine that produces an award-winning effective line conspicuously (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, among gaming machines having a large number of active lines, when a symbol related to winning is stopped and displayed, the symbol is displayed in a conspicuous manner, for example, the symbol is displayed in red. There was also. In such a gaming machine, when symbols related to winnings are sequentially stopped and displayed, the number of conspicuous symbols gradually increases, and eventually it becomes difficult for the player to understand. In consideration of such circumstances, there is a case where a symbol related to winning is displayed at a position different from the active line only when a predetermined progress situation, for example, a reach is reached (for example, Patent Documents). 2).

International Publication No. 99/64997 US Patent Application Publication No. 2008/0090639

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, when a prize is generated, the player can recognize the effective line that has won the prize simultaneously with the generation of the prize. However, from the time the reel rotates until it stops and the symbols are rearranged, it has not been possible to eliminate the fact that the player misses the reel action that increases the expectation of whether or not a prize will be obtained.

  In a gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, a symbol game is started by a player operating a spin button, and then a unit game is performed in which the symbols are stopped and rearranged. In this way, in the unit game, the operation of the spin button, the movement of the symbol, and the rearrangement of the symbols are repeatedly performed in the same way every time, so there is a possibility that the unit game becomes a relatively monotonous game. For this reason, if the player has played the game for a long time, the sense of tension and concentration on the game will be reduced, and the situation will appear that the player is gradually looking at the symbol display area. Could be.

  Further, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 displays a symbol related to winning at a position different from the active line when reaching a predetermined progress situation, for example, reach. However, since the symbol related to winning is displayed at a position different from the active line, the player needs to move the line of sight from the active line to another position in order to confirm the symbol. I had to look away. For this reason, a situation has arisen in which the player cannot sufficiently see the moving symbols.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and the purpose of the present invention is to encourage the player to concentrate his / her attention on a unit game that is interesting to the player by performing an effect when reaching reach. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can visually recognize the progress of symbols without losing sight of the moving symbols.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the gaming machine
A gaming machine that executes a unit game in which a payout is determined based on rearranged symbols,
A display having a display area in which a symbol associated with each of a plurality of scroll lines is displayed;
A controller for controlling a unit game for moving a symbol associated with the scroll line and rearranging the symbol in the display area, comprising: (1-1-1) to (1-1-5) And a controller programmed to execute the processing of.
(1-1-1) Processing for randomly determining symbols to be rearranged,
(1-1-2) Processing for displaying a symbol associated with the scroll line in the display area so as to move in the first mode along the scroll line;
(1-1-3) Processing for stopping a symbol associated with at least one scroll line of the plurality of scroll lines and displaying the symbol on the display area;
(1-1-4) At least one scroll among the scroll lines corresponding to the moving symbol, triggered by reaching the reach by the symbol stopped and displayed by the process of (1-1-3). A process of displaying a symbol associated with a line in the display area so as to move in a second mode different from the first mode, and (1-1-5) at least one of the plurality of scroll lines A process of automatically stopping symbols associated with one scroll line and rearranging the symbols determined by the process (1-1-1).

  When the reach is reached, the symbol is displayed so as to move in the second mode different from the first mode, so that it is possible to urge the player to concentrate on the unit game in which the player is interested. .

In the embodiment of the present invention,
The processing of (1-1-4) is as follows.
(1-2-1) Every time the symbol associated with one scroll line of the plurality of scroll lines is stopped, it is determined whether or not the reach has been reached by the stopped display symbol.
(1-2-2) a process of displaying a symbol associated with a scroll line in which a symbol of the plurality of scroll lines is moving in the display area so as to move in the second mode; 1-2-3) It is preferable to include a process of calling and executing the process (1-2-2) when it is determined that the reach has been reached by the process (1-2-1).

  Each time the symbol stops, it is determined whether or not reach has been reached, and if reach is reached, a process for displaying the symbols so as to move in the second mode is called and executed. Only in such a case, by calling and executing the process of displaying the symbol so as to move in the second mode, a suitable process can be determined and executed as appropriate according to the progress of the game.

Furthermore, in an aspect of the present invention,
The second mode includes a plurality of post-reach modes that define a mode of symbol movement after reaching reach,
The process of (1-2-3) is as follows:
(1-3-1) It is preferable to include a process of determining one post-reach aspect randomly selected from the plurality of post-reach aspects as the second aspect.

  By doing in this way, one suitable post-reach aspect can be selected and executed according to the progress of the game.

In the embodiment of the present invention,
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-4-1) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move the symbol by a predetermined distance;
(1-4-2) After the process of (1-4-1), a process of stopping the symbol for a predetermined time and displaying it in the display area,
(1-4-3) A process of executing the processes (1-4-1) and (1-4-2) at least once, and (1-4-4) (1-4-3) It is preferable to include a process of stopping the symbol determined in the process (1-1-1) and displaying it in the display area after executing the process of (1-1-1).

Furthermore, in an aspect of the present invention,
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-5-1) Processing for stopping the symbol and displaying it in the display area;
(1-5-2) processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a manner similar to the first aspect;
(1-5-3) a process of executing the processes of (1-5-1) and (1-5-2) at least once, and (1-5-4) (1-5-3) It is preferable to include a process of stopping the symbol determined in the process (1-1-1) and displaying it in the display area after executing the process of (1-1-1).

Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention,
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-6-1) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move the symbol by a predetermined distance;
(1-6-2) After the process of (1-6-1), a process of stopping the symbol for a predetermined time and displaying it in the display area;
(1-6-3) A process of executing the processes of (1-6-1) and (1-6-2) at least once;
(1-6-4) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a manner similar to the first aspect,
(1-6-5) A process of executing the processes of (1-6-1) to (1-6-4) at least once, and (1-6-6) of the above (1-6-5) It is preferable to include a process of stopping the symbol determined in the process (1-1-1) and displaying it in the display area after executing the process of (1-1-1).

In the embodiment of the present invention,
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-7-1) Processing for stopping the symbol and displaying it in the display area,
(1-7-2) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a manner similar to the first aspect,
(1-7-3) processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a direction different from that of the first mode;
(1-7-4) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move at a speed different from that of the first mode;
(1-7-5) A process for executing any one of the processes (1-7-2) to (1-7-4) after executing the process (1-7-1). ,
(1-7-6) After executing the process (1-7-5) at least once, and (1-7-7) executing the process (1-7-6), It is preferable to include a process of stopping the symbols determined in the process of 1-1-1) and displaying them in the display area.

Furthermore, in an aspect of the present invention,
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-8-1) Among a plurality of scroll lines in which a symbol is moving, a predetermined symbol among symbols associated with the first scroll line and a plurality of scroll lines in which the symbol is moving A process of displaying in the display area so that a symbol associated with the predetermined symbol among symbols associated with a second scroll line different from the first scroll line of the first scroll line is moved side by side;
(1-8-2) After executing the processing of (1-8-1), the predetermined symbol and the symbol associated with the predetermined symbol are different from the speed of the first mode. (1-8-3) After executing the process (1-8-2), the process is determined by the process (1-1-1). It is preferable to include a process of stopping the symbols and displaying them in the display area.

Further, in an aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine is
A gaming machine that executes a unit game in which a payout is determined based on rearranged symbols,
A display having a display area in which a symbol associated with each of a plurality of scroll lines is displayed;
A backlight for illuminating the display;
A spin button that can be operated by a player and that outputs an operation signal indicating that the button has been operated when operated by the player;
An indicator for displaying an expectation degree indicating that the unit game may be advantageous;
A controller for controlling the indicator based on the reception of the operation signal, the controller programmed to execute the following processes (1-9-1) to (1-9-3) And including.
(1-9-1) Processing to turn off the backlight upon receiving the operation signal,
(1-9-2) Upon receiving the operation signal, a process of generating the expectation from the progress state of the unit game, and (1-9-3) the indicator according to the expectation A process of transmitting a control signal to be controlled to the indicator.

  When the operation signal is received, the player can indicate the expected degree of winning by the indicator, and the player's interest can be increased from the beginning of the unit game.

  By performing the performance when reaching reach, it is possible to urge the player to concentrate on the unit game that is of interest to the player, and the progress of the symbol can be visually recognized without losing sight of the moving symbol. it can.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a reel setting method of the gaming machine. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a functional flow of the gaming machine. 12 is a flowchart showing a function flow of a game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the entire gaming machine. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming system. It is a block diagram of a PTS system. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a slot machine in the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the button layout of a control panel. It is an expansion perspective view of a PTS terminal. It is a perspective view of a reel device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a reel apparatus. It is a perspective view of a reel unit holding mechanism. It is a perspective view of a reel unit holding mechanism. It is a perspective view of the 2nd connector. It is a perspective view of a slide holding mechanism. It is a reverse view of a reel apparatus. It is a front view of a reel device. It is a side view of a reel device. It is a perspective view of a reel support mechanism. It is a perspective view of a reel support mechanism. It is a perspective view of a reel support mechanism and an effect light emitting device. It is a side view of a reel device. It is a perspective view of a reel drive mechanism. It is a perspective view of a reel drive mechanism. It is a perspective view of a blade | wing mechanism and a driving force transmission mechanism. It is a perspective view of a blade | wing mechanism and a driving force transmission mechanism. It is a perspective view of a reel. It is a perspective view of a reel. It is a perspective view of a reel frame. It is a perspective view of a reel frame and a reel belt. It is a perspective view of a reel frame and a backlight device. It is a front view of a reel frame and a backlight device. It is a perspective view of a backlight device. It is a perspective view of a backlight device. It is a perspective view of a backlight substrate case. It is a perspective view of an effect light emitting device. It is a perspective view of an effect light emitting device. It is an electrical block diagram of a slot machine. It is an electrical block diagram of a reel board | substrate. It is an electrical block diagram of a PTS terminal. It is an electrical block diagram of an IC card. It is explanatory drawing of the data table which shows a symbol and the code number of each symbol. It is explanatory drawing of the data table of a payout management table. It is explanatory drawing of the data table of a free game frequency table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a reel setting table and a magnetic force detection value table. It is a flowchart of a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of basic game process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of basic game process. 49 is a subroutine showing bonus game processing called and executed in step S15 of FIG. 48. It is a flowchart of a common game process. It is a flowchart of a 1st reel setting process. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a reel setting method of the gaming machine. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a functional flow of the gaming machine. It is an electrical block diagram of a reel board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing of a reel setting table. It is a flowchart of a 2nd reel setting process. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a reel setting method of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart of a check pulse value acquisition process. It is a flowchart of a 3rd reel setting process. It is explanatory drawing of an illumination mode setting table. It is explanatory drawing of backlight brightness adjustment. It is a flowchart of a backlight brightness adjustment process. It is explanatory drawing of a payline display. It is explanatory drawing of a payline effect. FIG. 20 is a view illustrating an outline of a configuration of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the reel rotation start process called and performed by step S9 of FIG. 47 mentioned above. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the reel rotation stop process called and performed by step S11 of FIG. 47 mentioned above. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 1st display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 2nd display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 3rd display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 4th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 5th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 6th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 7th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of an 8th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 9th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 10th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine following the 10th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of an 11th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a 12th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 1st display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 2nd display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 3rd display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 4th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 5th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 6th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 7th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by an 8th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 9th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 10th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by an 11th display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of the motion of the reel by a 12th display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine which shows the process of expected value meter lighting control.

(First embodiment)
(Outline of gaming machine)
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine of the first embodiment includes a slot machine 10 that rearranges symbols 501 based on the magnetic force of an external magnetic field that changes as the reel M3 rotates. In the following description, the gaming machine will be described using a multi-participant model including a plurality of slot machines 10, but it may be a slot machine 10 intended for a single player.

  The slot machine 10 associates the magnetic force of the external magnetic field that is changed by the rotation of the reel M3 with the arrangement position of the symbols 501, thereby rearranging the symbols 501 using only the magnetic force of the external magnetic field that is changed with the rotation of the reel M3. A mechanical reel type reel device M1 is provided.

  Specifically, the slot machine 10 includes a reel device M1 having a reel M3 and a reel control unit 631 in FIG. 2 that controls the reel device M1. The reel device M1 has a reel M3 having symbols 501 arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a reel drive mechanism M5 that rearranges the symbols 501 by rotationally driving the reels M3, and changes the external magnetic field by rotating the reels M3. A magnet M201 provided in the reel drive mechanism M5, a magnetic force detection mechanism M202 that outputs a magnetic force detection signal by detecting the magnetic force of an external magnetic field, and reel setting means that associates the magnetic force detection signal with the arrangement position of the symbols 501 (FIG. 2 reel setting section 632).

  Further, the reel control unit 631 in FIG. 2 has a reel drive control function for controlling the reel drive mechanism M5 so that the symbols 501 are rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state based on the magnetic force detection signal and the arrangement position of the symbols 501. As a means.

  As a result, the slot machine 10 associates the magnetic force detection signal obtained by detecting the magnetic force of the external magnetic field that changes due to the rotation of the reel M3 and the arrangement position of the symbol 501 so that the arrangement position of the symbol 501 is a sensor or the like. Even if it is not detected directly by this, the arrangement position of the symbols 501 can be indirectly detected based on the magnetic force detection signal. Thereby, even if the positional relationship between the symbol 501 and the reel M3 is not set in advance, the symbols 501 arranged on the reel M3 can be specified, and therefore the symbols 501 can be rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state. it can. As a result, when performing the work of arranging the symbols 501 on the outer peripheral surface of the reel M3, the work load required for the arrangement is larger than when arranging the symbols 501 while positioning the symbols 501 with respect to a predetermined position (origin position) of the reel M3. Can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 configured as described above is provided in a multi-player gaming machine 300. In the gaming machine 300, a plurality of slot machines 10, which are game terminals including the reel device M1, are connected to the center controller 200 so that data communication is possible. In the gaming machine 300, a base game such as a slot game can be individually executed in each slot machine 10, and a common game can be executed in synchronization with each slot machine 10.

  The connection between the slot machine 10 and the center controller 200 may be wired or wireless, or a combination thereof. Further, the unit of the bet amount may be a currency of a country or region such as dollar, yen, euro, or a game point used only in a hall provided with the gaming machine 300 or in the industry.

  The above configuration will be described more specifically. The gaming machine 300 executes an input device that can be input from the outside, a base game, and a common game that is executed by a plurality of slot machines 10. A plurality of slot machines 10 each having a terminal controller programmed to execute various processes, and connected to the plurality of slot machines 10 so as to be able to perform various processes. And a programmed center controller 200.

  The terminal controller of the gaming machine 300 includes a first process for executing a base game by input of a start operation of an input device, a second process for executing a common game by a game start command from the center controller 200, and the center controller 200. And at least a third process for determining a game result of the common game based on the game result information.

  Here, the “common game” is a sub game that is different from the original main game of the gaming machine 300, and is executed in parallel with the basic game, or is executed at one time during the stop period of the basic game. For example, common games include a craps game, a baseball game, a soccer game, and the like.

  The center controller 200 of the gaming machine 300 includes a first process for outputting a game start command to the slot machine 10 that satisfies the game execution condition at a predetermined timing, and a second process for determining a game result of the common game. At least the third process of sequentially outputting the game result determined in the second process to each slot machine 10 as the game result information can be executed.

  Here, the “game execution condition” is a condition for qualifying to participate in the common game. For example, the accumulated value of the bet amount of the base game is not less than the minimum bet amount, or the number of games of the base game is The condition is that the minimum bet number is exceeded. It should be noted that the “game execution condition” can be satisfied by the player's intention immediately before starting the common game. For example, if the game execution condition is not satisfied because the accumulated value of the bet amount of the base game is less than the minimum bet amount, the minimum bet amount and the accumulated value of the bet amount are set immediately before starting the common game. The game execution condition is satisfied by paying the difference between the two or paying a predetermined condition establishment amount. If the number of times of the base game is insufficient, the game execution condition is satisfied by paying an amount corresponding to the shortage or by paying a predetermined condition establishment amount.

  The predetermined timing for outputting the game start command is when the common game start condition is satisfied in any one of the slot machines 10. Here, the “common game start condition” is a cumulative value of bet amount information, a cumulative value of the number of games in the base game, or the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 300 including the center controller 200 is described separately from the slot machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming machine 300 may be configured such that one or more slot machines 10 have the function of the center controller 200 and the slot machines 10 are connected to each other so as to be capable of data communication.

  The “slot machine 10” is a kind of game terminal in the gaming machine 300. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 is described as an example of a game terminal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a model having a terminal controller that can independently execute some base game is used as the game terminal. Applicable.

  The “base game” in the present embodiment is executed by the slot machine 10. The base game is a slot game in which a plurality of symbols 501 are rearranged. The base game is not limited to the slot game, and may be a game that can be executed independently on a game terminal such as the slot machine 10.

  The rearrangement of the symbols 501 in the slot game is performed in the reel device M1 (symbol display device). In the slot game, on the condition that a gaming value is bet, the symbols 501 are rearranged in the reel device M1, and a normal game for giving a normal payout according to the rearranged symbols 501 is executed. Is rearranged under a predetermined condition, the symbol 501 is rearranged on the condition that the payout rate is larger than that of the base game, and a bonus game for giving a bonus payout according to the rearranged symbol 501 is executed; And a rescue process is executed when the rescue start condition is satisfied.

  The “symbol 501” is not limited to the type and the number as long as it is rearranged in the reel device M1, but is a superordinate concept of a specific symbol and a normal symbol. The specific symbol is added to the normal symbol as necessary. For example, the specific symbol includes a wild symbol and a trigger symbol. The wild symbol is a symbol that can be used as a symbol 501 of any kind. The trigger symbol is a symbol serving as a trigger for starting execution of at least the bonus game. For example, in this embodiment, “BLUE 7” corresponds. The trigger symbol may be a trigger that increases the specific symbol in the bonus game, that is, increases the specific symbol of at least one of the trigger symbol and the wild symbol. The trigger symbol may be a trigger that increases the number of bonus games in the bonus game.

  The “game value” is a coin, a bill, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these. The game value in the present invention is not particularly limited, and may be a game medium such as a medal, token, electronic money, ticket or the like. The ticket is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a ticket with a barcode described later.

  “Bonus game” is synonymous with feature game. The bonus game in the present embodiment has been described as a game in which a free game is repeated. However, the bonus game may be any type of game as long as the game state is more advantageous than the normal game. In addition, other bonus games may be adopted as long as the game state is advantageous to the player, that is, the game state is more advantageous than the base game. For example, the bonus game has various states such as a state in which more game values can be obtained than a normal game, a state in which game values can be acquired with a higher probability than a normal game, and a state in which the number of game values consumed is less than in a normal game. May be realized alone or in combination.

  A “free game” is a game that can be executed with fewer bets of game value than a normal game. “A game can be executed with fewer bets of game value” includes the case where the bet is “0”. Therefore, the “free game” may be a game that is executed without a game value betting condition and pays an amount of game value corresponding to the rearranged symbols 501. In other words, the “free game” may be a game that is started without presuming the consumption of game value. On the other hand, the “normal game” is a game that is executed on the condition that a game value is bet and pays an amount of game value corresponding to the rearranged symbols 501. In other words, the “normal game” is a game that is started on the premise that the game value is consumed.

  “Relocation” means a state in which the symbols 501 are arranged again after the arrangement of the symbols 501 is canceled. “Arrangement” means that the symbol 501 can be visually confirmed by an external player.

  “Normal payout according to rearranged symbols 501” means a normal payout corresponding to the rearranged winning combination. The “bonus payout according to the rearranged symbols 501” means a bonus payout corresponding to the rearranged winning combination. The “winning combination” means that a prize is established. The “winning combination” also means the arrangement and combination of symbols for which a prize is established.

  “Conditions that result in a payout rate larger than that of the base game” include execution of a free game, increase of wild symbols and trigger symbols, execution of a game using a replaced symbol table, and the like. In the base game, the rescue process may be executed when the rescue start condition is satisfied.

  The “rescue process” is a process for relieving the player. For example, execution of a free game, increase of wild symbols and trigger symbols, execution of a game using a replaced symbol table, awarding of an insurance payout, etc. are exemplified as the rescue process.

  The “rescue start condition” is an excessive continuation of the normal game, that is, a state in which the normal game is repeated over a predetermined number of times, or the total amount of payouts is too low, that is, the same player plays the game over a predetermined number of times. The case where the normal payout and bonus payout obtained when the repetition is repeated is not more than a predetermined value is exemplified. The “rescue process” is a process for relieving the player. For example, execution of a free game, increase of wild symbols and trigger symbols, execution of a game using a replaced symbol table, awarding of an insurance payout, etc. are exemplified as the rescue process.

  In addition, the gaming machine 300 further includes a shared display device 700 provided at a position that can be viewed from the operation positions of all the slot machines 10 until the center controller 200 satisfies the common game start condition. The state may be displayed on the shared display device 700. The “operation position” is the position of the line of sight of the player who operates the slot machine 10. According to the gaming machine 300 having this configuration, the state until the common game start condition is satisfied is displayed on the shared display device 700, so that each player can expect the waiting time until the common game is started. be able to.

(Function flow of gaming machine 300: slot machine)
The gaming machine 300 configured as described above includes the slot machine 10 and the external control device 621 (center controller 200) connected to the slot machine 10 so as to be able to perform data communication. The external control device 621 is connected to a plurality of slot machines 10 installed in the hall so that data communication is possible.

  The slot machine 10 has a BET button 601, a spin button 602, a display 614, and a game controller 100 that controls each of these units. The BET button 601 and the spin button 602 are a kind of input device. Further, the slot machine 10 includes a transmission / reception unit 652 that enables data communication with the external control device 621.

  The BET button 601 has a function of accepting a bet amount by a player's operation. The spin button 602 has a function of accepting the start of a game such as a normal game by a player's operation, that is, a start operation. The display 614 has a function of displaying various symbols 501, still image information such as numerical values and symbols, and moving image information such as effect images. The display 614 has a symbol display area 614a, a video display area 614b, and a common game display area 614c.

  The symbol display area 614a has a reel device M1 and displays the symbol 501 in FIG. The video display area 614b displays various types of effect video information executed while the game is in progress as a moving image or a still image. The common game display area 614c is an area for displaying a common game such as a jackpot game.

  The game controller 100 includes a coin insertion / start check unit 603, a normal game execution unit 605, a bonus game start determination unit 606, a bonus game execution unit 607, a random value extraction unit 615, a symbol determination unit 612, and an effect. A random number extraction unit 616, an effect content determination unit 613, a speaker unit 617, a lamp unit 618, a winning determination unit 619, and a payout unit 620.

  The normal game execution unit 605 has a function of executing a normal game on condition that the BET button 601 is operated. The bonus game start determination unit 606 determines whether or not to execute the bonus game based on the combination of the symbols 501 rearranged in the normal game. That is, the bonus game start determination unit 606 determines that the bonus game has been won when the trigger symbols are rearranged under a predetermined condition, and causes the bonus game execution unit 607 to execute the bonus game from the next unit game. It has a function to transfer processing.

  Here, the “unit game” is a series of operations from the start of BET acceptance until a state where a prize can be established. For example, the unit game of the base game is in a state including a BET time for accepting a BET, a game time for rearranging the stopped symbols 501, and a payout time for payout processing for giving a payout once. The unit game in the normal game is called a unit normal game. The unit game may be a game from when the BET button 601 or the spin button 602 is operated by the player until the symbols are rearranged and the payout is determined. When the game can be started without operating the BET button 601 such as a free game, it is preferable that the time when the spin button 602 is operated by the player is set as the start time of the unit game.

  The bonus game execution unit 607 has a function of executing a bonus game in which a free game is repeated with a plurality of games only by operating the spin button 602.

  The symbol determination unit 612 uses the random value from the random value extraction unit 615 to determine a symbol 501 to be rearranged, and rearranges the determined symbol 501 to the symbol display area 614a of the display 614. And a function of outputting rearrangement information of the symbol 501 to the winning determination unit 619 and a function of outputting an effect designation signal to the effect random number extraction unit 616 based on the rearrangement state of the symbol 501. Yes.

  When receiving the effect command signal from the symbol determining unit 612, the effect random number extracting unit 616 has a function of extracting the effect random number and a function of outputting the effect random number to the effect content determining unit 613. Have. The effect content determination unit 613 has a function of determining the effect content using the random number value for the effect, a function of outputting video information of the determined effect content to the video display area 614b of the display 614, and a voice / A function of outputting light emission information to the speaker portion 617 and the lamp portion 618.

  The winning determination unit 619 is based on the function of determining the presence / absence of winning when the rearrangement information of the symbols 501 in the display state rearranged on the display 614 is obtained, and the winning combination when determining that the winning is achieved. A function for calculating a payout amount, and a function for outputting a payout signal based on the payout amount to the payout unit 620. The payout unit 620 has a function of paying out game value to the player in the form of coins, medals, credits, and the like. The payout unit 620 has a function of adding credit data corresponding to the payout credit to credit data stored in the IC card 500 inserted into the PTS terminal 700 described later.

  Furthermore, the game controller 100 has a storage unit (not shown) that stores various bet amount data. The storage unit is a device that stores data such as a hard disk device or a memory in a rewritable manner.

  Furthermore, the game controller 100 has a common game execution unit 653. The common game execution unit 653 outputs the bet amount information based on the bet amount bet on the base game to the external control device 621 for each unit base game, and the common game is executed by a game start command from the external control device 621. A function to be executed, and a function to accept a BET input from the BET button 601 for a BET amount corresponding to BET amount data for a common game that can be bet on the common game.

  The game controller 100 is connected to the PTS terminal 700. The PTS terminal 700 is a unit in which an LCD 719, microphones 704 and 705, human body detection cameras 712 and 713, and the like are integrated, and has a function of rendering a game, for example, by communicating with the game controller 100. In particular, the PTS terminal 700 is provided with a card insertion slot 706 so that the IC card 500 can be inserted. As a result, the player can use the credit stored in the IC card 500 in the slot machine 10 by inserting the IC card 500 into the card insertion slot 706. The mechanical configuration of the PTS terminal 700 will be described later.

  In addition, when the game controller 100 receives credit data from the PTS terminal 700, the game controller 100 updates the credit display on the display 614. Furthermore, the game controller 100 outputs the adjustment credit data to the PTS terminal 700 when the game is adjusted.

  The PTS terminals 700 included in each of the plurality of slot machines 10 constituting the gaming machine 300 are connected to the management server 800 so as to be communicable, and collectively download images and manage IC cards 500 and credits.

  Further, the slot machine 10 can be connected to a reel setting device 635 via a transmission / reception unit 652. The reel setting device 635 has a function as an external operation means for outputting an operation command signal by an external operation. The reel setting device 635 is exemplified by the personal computer of FIG. 1 in addition to a dedicated setting device.

  For example, when the reel setting device 635 is a personal computer, an operation command signal can be output at a timing when a specific key operation such as an enter key is performed. Thus, the operator who sets the reel device M1 can output an operation command signal by a key operation while confirming an operation procedure on the display screen of the personal computer.

  The reel setting device 635 may be a reel setting permission member such as a USB memory that can be attached to and detached from the transmission / reception unit 652 and various operation buttons such as a BET button 601 provided in the slot machine 10. In this case, when the reel setting permission member is connected to the transmission / reception unit 652, the slot machine 10 itself becomes a part of the reel setting device 635. The operator who sets the reel device M1 can output an operation command signal by operating the operation button while confirming the operation procedure displayed on the video display area 614b or the like on the display 614 of the slot machine 10. it can.

  Further, the slot machine 10 includes a reel control unit 631, a reel setting unit 632, a reel setting storage unit 633, and a magnetic force detection unit 630. The magnetic force detection unit 630 has a function of outputting a magnetic force detection signal by detecting the magnetic force of the external magnetic field. The reel setting storage unit 633 stores various data necessary for reel setting such as a magnetic force detection value included in a magnetic force detection signal continuously detected as the reel M3 rotates. The reel control unit 631 has a function of controlling the reel device M1 so as to rearrange the symbols 501 in a predetermined arrangement state based on the magnetic force detection signal and the arrangement positions of the symbols 501.

  The reel setting unit 632 has a function of associating the magnetic force detection signal with the arrangement position of the symbols 501. Specifically, the reel setting unit 632 has a function of acquiring the magnetic force detection value of the magnetic force detection signal as the magnetic force value at the reel origin position at the output timing of the operation command signal. Accordingly, since an operation command signal is output by an external operation, the operator operates the reel setting device 635 at the timing when the predetermined arrangement state is reached while visually checking the arrangement state of the symbols 501. Only by performing the setting operation, the predetermined symbol 501 can be positioned at a predetermined position (origin position) of the reel M3. As a result, the reel setting unit 632 can easily start the operation of setting the positional relationship between the symbol 501 and the reel M3 by operating the reel setting device 635.

(Function flow of gaming machine 300: external control device)
The gaming machine 300 configured as described above is connected to the external control device 621. The external control device 621 has a function of remotely operating and remotely monitoring processing such as the operation status of each slot machine 10 and changes of various game setting values. Further, the external control device 621 determines a common game start condition for each game terminal, and executes a common game on the plurality of slot machines 10 when a determination result that satisfies the common game start condition is obtained at any game terminal. It has a function to do.

  More specifically, the external control device 621 includes a common game start unit 6213, a game terminal selection unit 6215, and a transmission / reception unit 6217 (not shown). The common game start determination unit 6213 has a function of determining whether or not a common game start condition is satisfied based on an accumulated value of bet amount information transmitted from the slot machine 10 for each unit base game, and a plurality of slot machines 10. A function to output a game start command and a function to display a state until the common game start condition is satisfied on the shared display device 700.

  It should be noted that whether or not the common game start condition is satisfied can be determined based on all accumulated values that are increased by repeating the unit base game, in addition to the accumulated value of the bet amount information. For example, the number of times of the base game, the game time of the base game, or the like may be used as the cumulative value.

  Further, the common game start unit 6213 has a function of outputting a game start command to the slot machine 10 in which the cumulative value that increases as the base game repeats satisfies the game execution condition. As a result, the common game start unit 6213 does not give the slot machine 10 whose accumulated value is less than the minimum set value to the qualification to participate in the common game, so that the player is conscious of actively repeating the base game. It is possible to have

  Further, the common game start unit 6213 has a function of monitoring a non-input time during which no start operation is performed and outputting a game start command to the slot machines 10 excluding the slot machines 10 whose non-input time is equal to or longer than the timeout time. Have. Accordingly, the common game start unit 6213 can determine that the player is absent for the slot machine 10 in which the base game has not been executed for the timeout time or longer. Makes it possible to avoid running the game.

  The game terminal selection unit 6215 has a function of selecting a specific slot machine 10 from the plurality of slot machines 10 and outputting a common game start command signal to the specific slot machine 10. The transmission / reception unit 6217 has a function of enabling data transmission / reception with the slot machine 10.

<< Game function flow >>
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a function flow of the game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The unit game is started by operating the start button by the player. Next, a winning process is executed (step SF311), and the type of symbol to be rearranged is determined. Thereafter, the reel starts to rotate, the movement of the symbol is started, and the basic game unit game starts. Thereafter, reel stop control is performed (step SF313), and the symbols determined by the winning process are rearranged.

  In the basic game according to the present embodiment, when five reels are stopped (when symbols (for example, scatter symbols) are rearranged), bonus symbols are displayed when five or more bonus symbols are stopped and displayed. The condition for shifting to the game is established.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when 5 reels are stopped, a maximum of 10 bonus symbols can be stopped and displayed. For one reel, 0 to 2 bonus symbols are stopped and displayed. That is, when symbols are rearranged, there are cases where a bonus symbol is not stopped and displayed for one reel, one bonus symbol is stopped and two bonus symbols are stopped and displayed. . When two bonus symbols are stopped and displayed for all five reels, ten bonus symbols are stopped and displayed.

  Of the five reels, at least the second reel and the fourth reel are provided with wild symbols. As described above, the wild symbol is a symbol that can be substituted as an arbitrary type of symbol, and is also referred to as an almighty symbol. A wild symbol is a symbol that also serves as an arbitrary type of symbol. In other words, the wild symbol is a symbol having a function that can be replaced with any of symbols used in the gaming machine, and in particular, a symbol that can be replaced so that a game result is advantageous to the player. is there. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when wild symbols are rearranged, the payout is doubled for each wild symbol. Note that wild symbols may be arranged on all five reels. What is necessary is just to determine suitably the reel which arrange | positions a wild symbol.

  When the arrangement of a predetermined symbol is determined by the winning process and rearranged, a small hit is made (step SF315), a predetermined payout is awarded, and the unit game of the basic game ends.

  As described above, when the condition for shifting to the bonus game when the five reels are stopped (bonus in) is satisfied, the process shifts to the bonus game.

  When the bonus game is entered, roulette lottery is performed (step SF317). By this roulette lottery, a magnification for one bonus symbol is determined by a winning process (step SF319). When the roulette lottery starts, the roulette image displayed on the upper image display panel 131 is displayed so as to be enlarged, and a game of lottering the magnification is executed in such a manner that the lamp is lit.

  The greater the number of bonus symbols when the bonus-in condition is satisfied, the more times the roulette lottery can be performed. For example, when the number of bonus symbols is 5, the number of roulette lotteries is 1, and when the number of bonus symbols is 10, the number of roulette lotteries is 10. For example, when the magnification is determined to be 50 by the first roulette lottery and the magnification is determined to be 50 by the second roulette lottery, 50 + 50 = 100 is the magnification. In addition, when the number of lotteries is two or more, the lottery is already performed except for a predetermined magnification.

  The magnification determined by the roulette lottery is used every time the bonus symbol is stopped in a free game to be described later to determine a payout.

  Next, a free game is played (step SF321), and when the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, the magnification determined by the roulette lottery is determined for each bonus symbol (step SF323). For example, if there are four bonus symbols that are stopped and displayed in the free game, the bonus 100 is multiplied by four of the bonus symbols, and 100 × 4 = 400 is determined as the payout.

  Further, when there are five or more bonus symbols stopped and displayed in the free game, a retrigger is made in addition to the payout. When the retrigger occurs, the roulette lottery can be performed again at least once (step SF325), and the magnification is determined again (step SF327).

  When the retrigger occurs, the number of times that the free game can be performed is further added five times. When roulette lottery is performed by retrigger, the magnification is further added. The number of roulette lotteries increases according to the number of bonus symbols stopped and displayed in the free game.

  In addition, a full-rotation slow effect in which all five reels rotate slowly may be determined according to the result of the winning process in step SF311 described above (step SF313). When a predetermined character is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 while the reel is rotating, the rotation of the reel is gradually slowed, and high payout symbols and bonus symbols are gradually aligned. The longer the time that the reels are slowly rotating, the more symbols are available.

(Overall configuration of game system)
A game system 350 including the gaming machine 300 having the above functions will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game system 350 includes a plurality of slot machines 10 and an external control device 621 connected to each slot machine 10 via a communication line 301.

  The external control device 621 controls a plurality of slot machines 10. In the present embodiment, the external control device 621 is a so-called hall server installed in a gaming facility having a plurality of slot machines 10. Each slot machine 10 is given a unique identification number, and the external control device 621 determines the origin of data sent from each slot machine 10 based on the identification number. Also, when data is transmitted from the external control device 621 to the slot machine 10, the transmission destination is specified using the identification number.

  Note that the game system 350 may be constructed in one gaming facility capable of performing various games such as a casino, or may be constructed among a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 350 is constructed in one game facility, the game system 350 may be constructed for each floor or section of the game facility. The communication line 301 may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line or an exchange line can be employed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game system is roughly divided into a management server block, a customer terminal block, and a staff terminal block. The management server block includes a casino hall server 850, a currency exchange server 860, a casino / hotel staff management server 870, and a download server 880.

  The casino hall server 850 is a server that manages the entire casino hall in which the slot machine 10 is installed. The exchange server 860 is a server that creates exchange rate data based on exchange information and the like. The casino / hotel staff management server 870 is a server that manages a casino hall or a hotel staff related to the casino hall. The download server 880 is a server that, for example, downloads the latest information such as information on games and news, and notifies the player through the PTS terminal 700 of the various slot machines 10.

  The management server block includes a member management server 810, an IC card & money management server 820, a megabucks server 830, and an image server 840.

  The member management server 810 is a server that manages member information of players who play the slot machine 10. The IC card & money management server 820 is a server that manages the IC card 500 used in the slot machine 10. Specifically, the IC card & money management server 820 is a server that stores fractional cash data in association with an identification code, or outputs fractional cash data to the PTS terminal 700. The IC card & money management server 820 also creates and manages denomination data and the like. The megabucks server 830 is a server that manages, for example, megabucks, which is a game in which the total sum of the premiums of a plurality of slot machines 10 installed in a plurality of casino halls is a dividend. The image server 840 is a server that downloads a latest image such as an image or news related to a game and notifies the player through the PTS terminal 700 of the various slot machines 10.

  The customer terminal block has a slot machine 10, a PTS terminal 700, and a payment machine 750. The PTS terminal 700 can be attached to the slot machine 10 and can communicate with the management server 800. The settlement machine 750 is a machine that cashes the cash data stored in the IC card 500 owned by the player and settles it, or stores coins, bills, etc. in the IC card 500 as cash data.

  The staff terminal block includes a staff management terminal 900 and a member card ticketing terminal 950. The staff management terminal 900 is a terminal where the staff of the casino hall manages various slot machines 10. In particular, in the case of this embodiment, the staff of the casino hall manages whether the number of IC cards 500 stocked in the PTS terminal 700 is accumulated or insufficient. The membership card issuing terminal 950 is a terminal used when a player playing a game in the casino hall issues a membership card.

(PTS terminal 700)
The PTS terminal 700 is incorporated in the PTS system as shown in FIG. A PTS terminal 700 attached to the slot machine 10 is communicably connected to the game controller 100 and the bill validator controller 890 of the slot machine 10.

  In communication with the game controller 100, the PTS terminal 700 performs a game effect or updates credit data using sounds or images. In addition, the PTS terminal 700 transmits credit data necessary for payment during communication with the bill validator controller 890.

  The PTS terminal 700 is connected to the management server 800 so as to be communicable. The PTS terminal 700 communicates with the management server 800 between two lines, a general communication line and an additional function communication line.

  The PTS terminal 700 communicates data such as cash data, identification code data, player member information, and the like on a general communication line. On the other hand, the PTS terminal 700 performs communication related to a newly added function in the additional function communication line. In the case of the present embodiment, the PTS terminal 700 includes an exchange function, an IC card function, a biometric authentication function, a camera function, and an RFID (Radio Frequency) function that performs individual identification using radio waves in an additional function communication line. IDentification) function.

(Machine configuration of slot machine)
The overall structure of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the slot machine 10, coins, bills, or electronic valuable information corresponding to these are used as game media. In particular, in the present embodiment, credit-related data such as cash data stored in the IC card 500 is used.

  The slot machine 10 includes a cabinet 11, a top box 12 installed on the upper side of the cabinet 11, and a main door 13 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 11.

  The main door 13 is provided with a reel device M1. A reel cover 134 is provided on the front surface of the reel device M1. The reel cover 134 has a transparent liquid crystal panel or a transparent panel. The reel cover 134 may include a touch panel. The reel cover 134 has a display window 150 at the center. The display window 150 makes 20 symbols 501 in 5 columns and 4 rows visible from the outside. Four symbols 501 in each column are part of a symbol group arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel M3. Each reel M3 stops after rotating the symbol 501 displayed in each symbol 501 in the vertical direction by moving and displaying the four symbols 501 downward or upward while changing the overall speed. It is possible to perform rearrangement.

  Note that the number of symbols redisplayed in the display window 150 is not limited to the example described above. In a third embodiment to be described later, a case is shown in which a total of 15 symbols 501 in 5 columns and 3 rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 150 so as to be visible from the outside and rearranged.

  At the left end and the right end of the display window 150, payline generation rows are arranged symmetrically. The leftmost payline generation row arranged on the left side when viewed from the player side has 25 payline generation units. Further, the rightmost payline generation row arranged on the right side has 25 payline generation units.

  The payline generator at the left end forms a pair with any payline generator at the right end. A payline is defined in advance as a line from each payline generating unit at the left end to the payline generating unit at the right end that is paired with the payline generating unit. 25 paylines are defined.

  The above payline is validated by connecting the left end portion and the right end payline generating portion. Otherwise, it is disabled. The valid number of paylines is determined based on the BET amount. In the case of MAXBET, which is the maximum BET amount, the maximum number of 25 paylines is activated. The activated payline establishes various winning combinations for each symbol 501. Details of the winning combination will be described later. An activated payline is also referred to as an activated line.

  In this embodiment, the case where the slot machine 10 includes the mechanical reel type reel device M1 is described. However, the slot machine 10 according to the present invention includes a video reel type that displays a pseudo reel and a mechanical type. It may be mixed. The reel cover 134 may be provided with a touch panel. In this case, the player can input various instructions by operating the touch panel. An input signal is transmitted from the touch panel to the main CPU 71.

  A control panel 30 is disposed below the reel device M1. The control panel 30 includes various buttons, a coin entry 21 that accepts coins into the cabinet 11, and a bill entry 22.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the control panel 30 arranges a reserve button 31, a collect button 32, and a game rule button 33 on the upper side of the left region, and a 1-BET button 34 and a 2-BET A button 35, a 3-BET button 37, a 5-BET button 38, and a 10-BET button 39 are arranged in the middle of the left area, and a play 2 LINES button 40, a play 10 LINES button 41, a play 20 LINES button 42, and a play 40 LINES button 43 A MAX LINES button 44 is provided in a manner arranged in the lower part of the left area.

  Further, the control panel 30 includes a coin entry 21 and a bill entry 22 arranged in the upper part of the right area, and a gambling button 45 and a start button 46 arranged in the lower part of the right area.

  The reserve button 31 is an operation button that is used when leaving a seat or when requesting exchange of money from an attendant at a game facility. The collect button 32 is a so-called settlement button that adds credit data related to credits acquired in various games to credit data stored in the IC card 500 inserted in the PTS terminal 700. The game rule button 33 is a button that is pressed when the game operation method or the like is unknown. When the game rule button 33 is pressed, various types of help information are displayed on the upper image display panel 131 described later.

  The 1-BET button 34 is a button for betting one credit which the player currently owns for each valid payline each time the button is pressed. The 2-BET button 35 is a button for starting a game with 2 BET for each active payline. The 3-BET button 37 is a button for starting a game with 3 BET for each active payline. The 5-BET button 38 is a button for starting a game with 5 BET for each active payline. The 10-BET button 39 is a button for starting a game with 10 BET for each active payline. Therefore, the number of BETs betted for each valid payline is determined by pressing the 1-BET button 34, the 2-BET button 35, the 3-BET button 37, the 5-BET button 38, and the 10-BET button 39. .

  The play 2 LINES button 40 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “2”. The play 10 LINES button 41 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “10”. The play 20 LINES button 42 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “20”. The play 40 LINES button 43 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes “40”. Furthermore, the MAX LINES button 44 is a button that activates a payline when pressed. As a result, the number of activated paylines becomes the maximum “50”.

  The gambling button 45 is an operation button used when shifting to a gambling game after the bonus game is finished. Here, the gambling game is a game played using the acquired credits.

  The start button 46 is a button used when starting to scroll the symbol 501. The start button 46 also functions as a button for starting a bonus game or adding a payout obtained in the bonus game to credits. The coin entry 21 accepts coins in the cabinet 11. The bill entry 22 is used to identify the appropriateness of a bill and accept a regular bill in the cabinet 11.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the lower front surface of the main door 13, that is, below the control panel 30, a coin receiving port 18 for receiving coins, a berry glass 132 on which characters of the slot machine 10 are drawn, Is provided.

  An upper image display panel 131 is provided on the front surface of the top box 12. The upper image display panel 131 is a liquid crystal panel and constitutes a display. The upper image display panel 131 displays an image related to the effect, an introduction of the contents of the game, and an image showing the explanation of the rules. Further, the top box 12 is provided with a speaker 112 and a lamp 111. In the slot machine 10, an effect is executed by displaying an image, outputting sound, and outputting light.

  A data display 174 and a keypad 173 are provided below the upper image display panel 131. The data display unit 174 includes a fluorescent display, an LED, and the like, and displays, for example, member data read from the IC card 500 inserted from the PTS terminal 700 and data input by the player via the keypad 173. is there. The keypad 173 is for inputting data.

  An expected value meter 160 is provided at the upper part of the display window 150. The expected value meter 160 includes an opening 162 and a backlight 164 (not shown). The opening 162 is a through hole formed in the reel cover 134. The opening 162 has a shape that is long in the horizontal direction and has a length that is substantially the same as the width of the display window 150. The backlight 164 is composed of a full color LED (light emitting diode). The backlight 164 is provided along the opening 162 on the back surface of the reel cover 134. The player can be presented with a degree of expectation indicating that the unit game may be advantageous depending on the color of light emitted from the full-color LED and the light emitting region. When the full-color LED is composed of a plurality of LED elements, it is possible to determine the light emitting region by changing the number of the LED elements that emit light.

  In the above-described example, the case where the expected value meter 160 includes the opening 162 is shown. However, instead of the opening 162, a region having translucency formed on the reel cover 134, for example, a transparent region may be used. Similar to the opening 162, the light-transmitting region has a shape that is long in the horizontal direction and has approximately the same length as the width of the display window 150. The expected value meter 160 can be configured by providing the backlight 164 on the back surface of the light-transmitting region.

  The expectation may be information indicating that the unit game may be advantageous. For example, the degree of expectation includes an expectation value indicating the possibility of winning a prize such as a bonus. If the probability of winning a prize such as a bonus is 1/300 when the expected value is used, the probability of winning the prize increases as the number of unit games that have not won the prize continuously approaches 300 times. Become. The expected value may be calculated from the number of unit games that have not won a prize in succession and the probability of winning a prize to determine the color of light to be emitted and the area to emit light. If the expected value is high, the region emitting light from the LED is increased, and if the expected value is low, the region emitting light from the LED is decreased. In this way, the expected value can be immediately recognized by the player.

  In addition to the bonus, an expectation value indicating the possibility of winning a small role may be used as the expectation level. Furthermore, since the expected value varies depending on the type of bonus and the type of small role, it is preferable to change the color of light emission according to the type of bonus and the type of small role. As described above, when the expected values of various bonuses and small roles are shown, the LED may be caused to emit light so that the expected value meter 160 shows all kinds of expected values. Alternatively, one of a plurality of types of bonuses and a plurality of types of small roles may be sequentially presented on the expected value meter 160 for each unit game. By doing so, it is possible to give a player a motivation to play a unit game repeatedly to obtain the expected value.

  Further, the degree of expectation may be information relating to a payout that can be acquired by the player. The payout that may be awarded when the player continues to play the unit game may be calculated based on the payout awarded for each prize, the probability of the prize, and the like. In this case, it can be information relating to a payout that may be awarded by winning a prize such as a bonus. In addition, there are a dividend that may be awarded by a bonus, a dividend that may be awarded by a small role, and the like. These payouts can be shown to the player by the color of light emitted by the LED and the light emitting area.

(PTS terminal machine configuration)
A PTS terminal 700 is attached between the reel device M1 and the control panel 30. The PTS terminal 700 includes an LCD 719 as shown in FIG. The LCD 719 is disposed at the center of the PTS terminal 700. The LCD 719 displays, for example, an effect image that produces a game.

  On the upper part of the PTS terminal 700, human body detection cameras 712 and 713, microphones 704 and 705, and bass reflex (bass reflex) speakers 707 and 708 are arranged.

  The human body detection cameras 712 and 713 detect the presence / absence of a player by the camera function and output a signal to a unit controller 730 described later. The microphones 704 and 705 are used for the player to participate in the game by voice or to authenticate the player by voice recognition. The speakers 707 and 708 produce a game by voice, and output a notification sound due to forgetting to remove the IC card 500. Furthermore, the speakers 707 and 708 also output a notification sound even when authentication of the inserted IC card 500 fails. Note that the speakers 707 and 708 are installed so that sound can be heard in stereo from the back side of the LCD 719 through a duct through the duct (player side), and thus can be installed in a small space.

  The PTS terminal 700 is provided with an LED 709 and a card insertion slot 706. The LED 709 notifies the remaining number of IC cards 500 accumulated in a card stacker 714 to be described later by lighting in a plurality of colors. Specifically, the LED 709 lights yellow when the remaining number of IC cards 500 is 5 or less, lights blue when 6 to 24, and lights green when 25 or more. When the remaining number of IC cards 500 is 0 or 30, the LED 709 is lit in gray and the running game is stopped. Thereby, for example, when the LED 709 is lit yellow, the staff of the casino hall can immediately determine that the remaining number of the IC cards 500 is small and replenish the IC cards 500. On the other hand, for example, when the LED 709 is lit in green, the staff of the casino hall can immediately determine that the remaining number of IC cards 500 is full, and the IC card 500 can be extracted. When the IC card 500 is replenished, it can be replenished by inserting the IC card 500 owned only by each staff from the card insertion slot 706. On the other hand, when the IC card 500 is removed, ten IC cards 500 are discharged together with the replenishment card by inserting one card called a replenishment card from the card insertion slot 706. In this way, the staff does not need to check the remaining number of IC cards 500 of each slot machine 10 on the management server or to actually check by opening the main door 13 of the slot machine 10, thus improving security. It leads to.

  The card insertion slot 706 has a mechanism for inserting or removing the IC card 500. The IC card 500 is inserted such that the display unit 510 faces upward and faces away from the card insertion slot 706. The IC card 500 is completely inside when the player is in the game, but is discharged so that the display unit 510 is exposed at the time of payment. Thereby, the player can check credit-related data such as updated cash data. Further, the IC card 500 may be held so that the display unit 510 is exposed without completely entering the player even during the game. Thereby, the player can always confirm that the credit is updated during the game. When it is detected that there is no player using the human body detection cameras 712 and 713 at the time of credit settlement, the IC card 500 is drawn into the inside and stored in the card stacker 714. As a result, for example, even if a player who has confirmed that the remaining credit is low on the display unit 514 stands by leaving the IC card 500 on purpose, the IC card 500 is not inserted for a long time. In the present embodiment, up to 30 card stackers 714 can be stored.

  As described above, the PTS terminal 700 according to the present embodiment saves space because various devices having a microphone function, a camera function, a speaker function, a display function, and the like form a single unit. Is realized. Thus, for example, when each function is installed as a single product, there is no inconvenience that the speaker cannot be installed toward the player when the LCD is directed toward the player.

(Reel device M1)
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the reel device M1 provided in the slot machine 10 includes a reel unit M11 that rearranges the symbols 501 by rotationally driving a reel M3 in which the symbols 501 are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. A reel unit holding mechanism M12 that detachably holds the reel unit M11. In the following description, when the installation location of the reel unit M11 is specified, the reel unit M11 is referred to as first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e in order from the left end when viewed from the front.

(Reel unit holding mechanism M12)
As shown in FIG. 12, the reel unit holding mechanism M12 is provided on the reel unit support plate M121 that can be attached to the cabinet 11 (housing) of the slot machine 10 and the reel unit support plate M121. And a slide holding mechanism M122 that holds the reel unit M11 so as to be slidable relative to the side. Thus, if the reel unit support plate M121 is attached to the cabinet 11 of the gaming machine 10, the reel device M1 can be attached / detached by the slide holding mechanism M122 only by sliding the reel unit M11 with respect to the reel unit support plate M121. Therefore, the conventional process such as screwing can be omitted.

(Reel unit holding mechanism M12: reel unit support plate M121)
More specifically, the reel unit holding mechanism M12 has a flat reel unit support plate M121. The reel unit support plate M121 is bent horizontally from a rectangular flat plate portion M1211, a front bent portion M1212 bent downward from the front end side of the flat plate portion M1211, and a rear end side of the flat plate portion M1211. And a rear bent portion M1213. The front bent portion M1212 and the rear bent portion M1213 are difficult to deform the reel unit support plate M121 with respect to the weight when the reel unit M11 is held.

  Here, the “front end side” means one side on the front side of the slot machine 10. On the other hand, the “rear end side” means one side on the rear side of the slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, with the slot machine 10 as a reference position, the side on which a player who plays with the slot machine 10 is located is referred to as the front side, the front side, or the front side, and the direction opposite to the front side is referred to as the rear side. The direction in which the slot machine 10 and the player pass is referred to as the front-rear direction, and the horizontal direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction is referred to as the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a connector support member M1214 is provided in the left-right direction (width direction) on the upper surface of the flat plate portion M1211. The connector support member M1214 has an L-shaped longitudinal cross section in the front-rear direction, and a horizontal portion M1214a joined to the flat plate portion M1211, and a vertical portion M1214b that stands upright from the horizontal portion M1214a. And have. A connector fitting hole M1214c is formed in the standing portion M1214b. The connector fitting holes M1214c are formed in a number corresponding to the number of installed reel units M11. The connector fitting hole M1214c is formed such that when the reel unit M11 is installed on the reel unit support plate M121, the width direction center of the reel unit M11 and the width direction center of the connector fitting hole M1214c face each other. Is set to

  A plurality of fixing holes M1211a are formed in the flat plate portion M1211. These fixing holes M1211a are arranged at two positions on the front and rear sides in front of each connector fitting hole M1214c. That is, the fixing holes M1211a are arranged in a matrix of 2 rows and 5 columns in the flat plate portion M1211. The fixing hole M1211a constitutes a part of a slide holding mechanism M122, which will be described later, and allows the slide holding member M1221 of FIG. 12 to be attached to the reel unit support plate M121.

  Each connector fitting hole M1214c is provided with a second connector M123 as shown in FIG. The second connector M123 is a female connector. That is, the second connector M123 includes a connector fitting member M1231 and a plurality of pin terminals M1232, as shown in FIG. The pin terminal M1232 is electrically connected to the main body PCB 110 of FIG. 38 via a signal line (not shown).

  The connector fitting member M1231 has attachment parts M1231a and M1231a formed at both ends in the width direction, and a connector insertion part M1231b whose front side is opened. As illustrated in FIG. 12, the attachment portions M1231a and M1231a are fastened with screws to the standing portion M1214b of the connector support member M1214. As shown in FIG. 18, when the reel unit M11 is installed on the reel unit support plate M121, the second connector M123 is inserted with the first connector M124 which is a male connector provided in the reel unit M11. Accordingly, the first connector M124 is electrically connected.

(Reel unit holding mechanism M12: Slide holding mechanism M122)
A slide holding mechanism M122 is arranged in front of the second connector M123 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. The slide holding mechanism M122 has a slide holding member M1221. The slide holding member M1221 is formed symmetrically with respect to the center line in the front-rear direction. The slide holding member M1221 includes a slide main body portion M1222, a first slide fixing portion M1223 disposed in front of the slide main body portion M1222, and a second slide fixing portion M1224 disposed behind the slide main body portion M1222. ing.

  The slide main body M1222 is formed in a flat plate shape whose upper surface and lower surface are flat. The upper surface of the slide main body M1222 can support the reel support mechanism M6 in a planar shape. On the other hand, the lower surface of the slide main body M1222 abuts the flat plate portion M1211 of the reel unit support plate M121 in a planar shape, so that the reel support mechanism M6 can be supported in a planar shape by the reel unit support plate M121.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the slide main body M1222 is formed in a rectangular shape in a top view with the front-rear direction as the longitudinal direction. A through hole M1222a is formed at the center of the slide body M1222. As shown in FIG. 12, the through hole M1222a enables the reel unit support plate M121 to be fixed by screwing.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, the first slide fixing portion M1223 disposed in front of the slide main body portion M1222 is formed in the same plane as the slide main body portion M1222. The first slide fixing part M1223 is formed in a square shape in a top view having a width dimension longer than the width dimension of the slide main body part M1222. In other words, both end portions in the width direction of the first slide fixing portion M1223 are protruded from both end portions in the width direction of the slide main body portion M1222.

  A through hole M1223a is formed at the center of the first slide fixing portion M1223. The through hole M1223a enables the reel unit support plate M121 to be fixed by screwing. Also. A fixing protrusion M1223b is formed at the front end portion of the first slide fixing portion M1223. The fixing protrusion M1223b is formed to protrude obliquely upward from the first slide fixing part M1223 toward the rear. A protrusion M1223f is formed at the tip of the fixing protrusion M1223b downward. The fixing protrusion M1223b has a function of fixing the reel unit M11 in the vertical direction and prohibiting movement in the front-rear direction.

  In addition, slide stop portions M1223c and M1223c are arranged symmetrically on the upper surface of the first slide fixing portion M1223. The slide stop portion M1223c is formed by a wall portion that is open on the front surface side and the upper surface side, that is, a wall portion that is L-shaped as viewed from above and protrudes upward from the inner position to the rear position. The slide stop portion M1223c has a function of stopping at a predetermined position in the front-rear direction when the reel unit M11 is slid from the front. On the other hand, on the lower surface of the first slide fixing part M1223, insertion parts M1223e and M1223e whose front sides are opened are formed symmetrically.

  In addition, connecting portions M1223d and M1223d are formed at the rear end portion of the first slide fixing portion M1223. The connecting portions M1223d and M1223d are formed so as to protrude obliquely downward from the first slide fixing portion M1223 toward the rear. As shown in FIG. 16, the connecting portions M1223d and M1223d are fitted in the fixing holes M1211a arranged on the front side of the flat plate portion M1211 in an oblique direction so that the slide holding member M1221 moves up and down with respect to the reel unit support plate M121. Has the function of fixing in the direction.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, the second slide fixing portion M1224 disposed behind the slide main body portion M1222 is formed in the same plane as the slide main body portion M1222. The second slide fixing part M1224 is formed in a square shape in a top view having a width dimension longer than the width dimension of the slide main body part M1222. In other words, both end portions in the width direction of the second slide fixing portion M1224 are protruded from both end portions in the width direction of the slide main body portion M1222.

  A through hole M1224a is formed at the center of the second slide fixing portion M1224. The through hole M1224a enables the reel unit support plate M121 to be fixed by screwing. Also. On the upper surface of the second slide fixing part M1224, slide stop parts M1224b and M1224b are arranged symmetrically. The slide stop portion M1224b is formed by a wall portion whose front side and upper surface side are open, that is, a wall portion having an L-shape as viewed from above, which protrudes upward from the inner position to the rear position. The slide stop portion M1224b has a function of stopping at a predetermined position in the front-rear direction when the reel unit M11 is slid from the front. On the other hand, on the lower surface of the second slide fixing part M1224, insertion parts M1224d and M1224d whose front sides are opened are formed symmetrically.

  In addition, connecting portions M1224c and M1224c are formed at the rear end portion of the second slide fixing portion M1224. The connecting parts M1224c and M1224c are formed so as to protrude obliquely downward from the second slide fixing part M1224 toward the rear. As shown in FIG. 16, the connecting portions M1224c and M1224c are fitted into the fixing holes M1211a arranged on the rear side of the flat plate portion M1211 in an oblique direction so that the slide holding member M1221 is attached to the reel unit support plate M121. It has a function of fixing in the vertical direction.

(Reel unit M11)
As shown in FIG. 10, the reel unit holding mechanism M12 configured as described above enables the reel unit M11 to be detachably held. The reel unit M11 includes a reel M3 having symbols 501 arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a reel support mechanism M6 that supports the reel M3.

(Reel unit M11: Reel support mechanism M6)
As shown in FIG. 19, the reel support mechanism M6 has a reel support member M61 and a motor support member M62. The reel support member M61 includes a side surface erected portion M63, a front surface erected portion M64, a rear surface erected portion M65, and a support bottom surface portion M66. Each of these parts M63 to M66 is formed by bending a flat plate. The support bottom surface portion M66 is formed in a flat shape so as to come into contact with the reel unit support plate M121 in a planar shape. A bottom surface insertion hole M66a is formed in the support bottom surface portion M66.

  The bottom surface insertion hole M66a is formed in a rectangular shape as shown in FIG. Further, the bottom insertion hole M66a has center protrusions M66b and M66b formed at the center, and front protrusions M66c and M66c formed at the front side. Specifically, the bottom surface insertion hole M66a has a slightly larger size than the above-described outer shape of the slide holding member M1221 and is formed in an approximate opening shape so that the slide holding member M1221 can be inserted from above. .

  Thereby, after the slide holding member M1221 is inserted into the bottom surface insertion hole M66a of the support bottom surface portion M66, the central support portion M66b is formed on the lower surface of the first slide fixing portion M1223 of FIG. The insertion portion M1223e and the reel unit support plate M121 are fitted into the gap between the insertion portion M1224d formed on the lower surface of the second slide fixing portion M1224 in FIG. 15 and the reel unit support plate M121. By fitting in the gap, the reel unit support plate M121 is fixed in the vertical direction.

  A front standing portion M64 is disposed in front of the support bottom surface portion M66. The front surface erecting portion M64 is erected in the vertical direction with respect to the support bottom surface portion M66. A front surface insertion hole M64a is formed in the support bottom surface portion M66. As shown in FIG. 18, the front insertion hole M64a is configured such that the fixing protrusion M1223b is inserted therein, and the protrusion M1223f is brought into contact with the front surface side of the front standing portion M64. Yes. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, the reel support member M61 can be fixed in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction without screwing the reel support member M61 to the reel unit support plate M121. .

  Further, a rear surface standing portion M65 is disposed behind the support bottom surface portion M66. A connector fitting hole M65a is formed in the rear surface standing portion M65. The connector fitting hole M65a is disposed so as to face the connector fitting hole M1214c of FIG. The first connector M124 of FIG. 18 described above is provided in the height position and the connector fitting hole M65a. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, when the reel support member M61 is slid rearward on the reel unit support plate M121, the first connector M124 is connected to the second connector M123. become.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a side surface standing portion M63 is disposed on the right side from the front of the support bottom surface portion M66. The side surface erecting portion M63 includes a front inclined portion M63a inclined rearward from the upper end of the front erecting portion M64, an illumination mounting portion M63b disposed above the front inclined portion M63a, and the rear of the illumination mounting portion M63b. And a rear inclined portion M63d that is inclined from the rear of the attachment notch M63c toward the upper end of the rear surface standing portion M65.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, four substrate mounting portions M63e are formed on the left side surface of the side surface erecting portion M63. The board attaching part M63e is horizontally arranged, and as shown in FIG. 21, the reel board M67 is held in parallel to the side surface standing part M63. The reel board M67 has a function of controlling the reel device M1, and is electrically connected to the first connector M124 via a signal line (not shown). An origin sensor M671 is provided on one surface of the reel substrate M67 on the reel M3 side. The origin sensor M671 constitutes a part of a reel origin detection mechanism that outputs a reel origin signal.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the illumination attachment portion M63b has a backlight attachment portion M63b1 that supports the backlight device M7 and an effect attachment portion M63b2 that supports the effect light emitting device M8. ing. The backlight attachment portion M63b1 and the illumination attachment portion M63b are disposed on the rear surface side and the front surface side, respectively. The vertical width dimension of the backlight mounting portion M63b1 is larger than the vertical width dimension of the effect mounting portion M63b2. An effect light fixing hole M63b4 is formed at the center of the effect attachment portion M63b2. In addition, two backlight fixing holes M63b3 and M63b3 are formed in the illumination attachment portion M63b. These backlight fixing holes M63b3 and M63b3 have a function of maintaining the mounting posture of the backlight device M7.

  Further, a motor support member M62 is provided in the mounting notch M63c. The motor support member M62 is erected in the left direction from the front surface side, and is provided with erected portions M62a and 62a arranged symmetrically in the front-rear direction, and a plane mounting portion M62b horizontally provided between the erected portions M62a and 62a. Have. A reel motor M51 of FIG. 11 is provided on the left side surface of the plane mounting portion M62b. A circular insertion hole M62c is formed at the center of the flat mounting portion M62b so that the end surface of the reel motor M51 is exposed to the right side, that is, the mounting notch M63c side. As shown in FIG. 11, an encoder device M21 provided on the end surface of the reel motor M51 is arranged in a space surrounded by the insertion hole M62c and the standing portions M62a and 62a.

(Reel unit M11: reel drive mechanism M5 / reel angle detection mechanism M2)
The reel motor M51 constitutes a part of the reel drive mechanism M5. The reel drive mechanism M5 is configured to rearrange the symbols 501 by rotationally driving the reel M3. Specifically, the reel driving mechanism M5 includes a reel motor M51 that applies a rotational driving force to the reel M3, and a heat sink M52 that dissipates heat by increasing the surface area of the reel motor M51.

  The reel motor M51 is, for example, a stepping motor having a resolution of 200, and the rotation speed of the rotation drive shaft M512 can be controlled in a speed region from a high speed rotation such as 200 rpm to a low speed rotation of 12.5 rpm. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the reel motor M51 has a hollow prismatic motor partition wall M511. A flange portion M511a is formed at one end of the motor partition wall M511. As shown in FIG. 21, the flange portion M511a is fixed to the flat mounting portion M62b of the motor support member M62 by screws. In addition, a positioning portion M511b protruding in a circular shape is formed at the center of the flange portion M511a. As shown in FIG. 22, the positioning portion M511b is fitted in the insertion hole M62c, thereby facilitating positioning at the time of assembly in which the rotation drive shaft M512 is aligned with the rotation center of the reel M3, and at the time of operation. Misalignment is prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, one end portion of the rotational drive shaft M512 protrudes from the center portion of the positioning portion M511b. One end of the rotational drive shaft M512 is connected to the encoder device M21. The encoder device M21 constitutes a part of the reel angle detection mechanism M2. The encoder device M21 detects a magnetic force detection signal and a position pulse signal by magnetically detecting the rotation of the reel interlocking shaft (not shown) connected to the rotation drive shaft M512 that coincides with the rotation center of the reel M3. A signal output unit that outputs an origin pulse signal and a phase difference pulse signal;

  A heat sink M52 is provided on the upper surface of the motor partition wall M511. The heat sink M52 is formed of a metal having high thermal conductivity such as aluminum or copper. The heat sink M52 has a flat plate-like base part M522 joined in a planar shape to the motor partition wall M511, and a plurality of fin members M521 provided upright on the upper surface of the base part M522. Thus, the heat sink M52 can be cooled without increasing the surface area of the reel motor M51 without requiring special electrical wiring for cooling the reel M3.

  Further, the other end of the rotation drive shaft M512 protrudes from the other end of the motor partition wall M511. A fitting annular portion M512a is formed at the tip of the rotational drive shaft M512. As shown in FIG. 11, the fitting annular portion M512a allows the blade mechanism M4 and the driving force transmission mechanism M9 to be fixed in the axial direction by fitting the stopper member M514. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, two fixing members M513 are provided symmetrically about the rotational drive shaft M512 at the root portion of the rotational drive shaft M512. The fixing member M513 is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the rotation drive shaft M512. The fixing member M513 fixes the blade mechanism M4 and the driving force transmission mechanism M9 in the rotation direction, and fixes the reel M3 coupled to the driving force transmission mechanism M9 in the rotation direction, whereby the rotation angle of the reel M3 and the rotation drive shaft are fixed. The rotation angle of M512 is made to coincide.

(Reel unit M11: blade mechanism M4 / driving force transmission mechanism M9)
As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the blade mechanism M4 and the driving force transmission mechanism M9 connected to the reel motor M51 configured as described above are realized by a rotating body 90 integrally formed of resin. Yes. The rotating body 90 includes a first annular portion M91 disposed on one end side on the left side from the front, a second annular portion M92 disposed on the other end side, a first annular portion M91, and a second annular portion M92. And a third annular portion 93 disposed therebetween. The first annular portion M91, the second annular portion M92, and the third annular portion 93 are each formed in an annular shape, and the center axis thereof coincides with the rotation center of the reel M3. On the inner peripheral side of the second annular portion M92 and the third annular portion 93, a reel motor M51 of the reel drive mechanism M5 in FIG. 11 and the like are arranged.

  The second annular portion M92 has a notch M921 formed in part. The notch M921 and the origin sensor M671 of FIG. 21 constitute a reel origin detection mechanism. The notch M921 is detected by the origin sensor M671, and can output a reel origin signal. The third annular portion 93 has a plurality of first blade portions M931 (blade mechanisms M4) on the inner peripheral surface. The first blade portion M931 is formed in a wave shape from the outer peripheral side toward the inner peripheral side. As a result, when the first blade portion M931 is turned around the rotation center, the air flows in the direction of the rotation center to cool the reel drive mechanism M5.

  Further, an inner peripheral annular portion M912 is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the first annular portion M91. A plurality of second blade portions M911 (blade mechanisms M4) are formed between the first annular portion M91 and the inner peripheral annular portion M912. The second blade portion M911 is formed in an inclined state from the end surface of the first annular portion M91 to the third annular portion 93 side. As a result, the second blade portion M911 is swung around the rotation center, thereby causing the air outside the end face of the first annular portion M91 to flow toward the inner peripheral side of the third annular portion 93, thereby causing the reel drive mechanism M5 to move. It is designed to cool.

  Further, a cross-shaped inner peripheral support portion M913 and an insertion hole M914 formed at the center of the inner peripheral support portion M913 are disposed on the inner peripheral side of the inner peripheral annular portion M912. The insertion hole M914 coincides with the rotation center of the reel M3. Through the insertion hole M914, the rotational drive shaft M512 of the reel motor M51 of FIG. 24 is inserted. A fixing fitting portion M915 is formed on the inner peripheral wall surface of the third annular portion 93 in the inner peripheral support portion M913. The fixing fitting portion M915 enables the rotation drive shaft M512 and the rotating body 90 to be fixed in the rotation direction by fitting the fixing member M513 of FIG.

(Reel unit M11: Reel M3)
As shown in FIG. 27, the rotating body 90 is provided with a reel M3. The reel M3 includes an annular reel band M32 in which one or more symbols 501 are arranged, a reel frame M31 in which the reel band M32 is provided on the outer peripheral surface, and the blade mechanism M4 in the rotating body 90 is disposed on the inner peripheral side. have. Thereby, the reel M3 prevents the enlargement by providing the cooling function with respect to the reel motor M51 by using the inner peripheral side of the reel frame M31 as an attachment location of the blade mechanism M4.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the reel frame M31 includes a drive-side reel frame M311 that holds one end of the reel band M32, a driven-side reel frame M312 that holds the other end of the reel band M32, It has a frame connecting member 313 that connects the outer peripheral portions of the driving side reel frame M311 and the driven side reel frame M312. The reel frame M31 formed of these members is formed of a material that transmits light.

  As a result, the reel M3 is connected to the reel frame M31 via the frame connecting member 313 from the state where the reel frame M31 is divided into the driving side reel frame M311 and the driven side reel frame M312. Since it is possible to assemble, the width of the reel frame M31, that is, the width of the reel M3 including the reel frame M31 and the reel band M32 can be easily changed only by changing the length of the frame connecting member 313. It is possible to change.

  The drive side reel frame M311 has an inner peripheral annular portion M3111. The inner peripheral annular portion M3111 is fitted and fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the first annular portion M91. As a result, the reels M3 are coupled in a state where the reels M3 coincide with the rotation center of the rotating body 90.

  On the other hand, the driven-side reel frame M312 has a reel band fitting portion M312a that is fitted to the end of the reel band M32. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 29, the drive-side reel frame M311 has a reel band fitting portion M311a that is fitted to the end of the reel band M32. As a result, the reel M3 is connected to the reel frame M31 via the frame connecting member 313 from the state where the reel frame M31 is divided into the driving side reel frame M311 and the driven side reel frame M312. In the middle of assembly, the reel band M32 is fitted by sandwiching both ends of the reel band M32 from both sides with the reel band fitting portions M311a and M312a of the driving side reel frame body M311 and the driven side reel frame body M312. It can be easily assembled to the reel frame M31.

  The reel band fitting portions M311a and M312a are formed to fit the entire circumference of the reel band M32 as shown in FIG. As a result, the reel frame M31 holds the entire circumference of the reel band M32, so that it is possible to improve the shape retention when the reel band M32 is held by the reel frame M31.

  The frame connecting member 313 is disposed so as to be able to support the back surface of the reel band M32. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the shape retention when held by the reel frame M31. The reel band M32 is formed of a material such as acrylic resin that can transmit illumination light.

(Reel unit M11: Backlight device M7)
As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, a backlight device M7 is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the reel M3 configured as described above. The backlight device M7 is disposed so that illumination light is emitted from the inner peripheral side of the reel M3 toward the reel band M32, and the irradiation light transmitted through the reel band M32 is visible from the outside of the slot machine 10.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the backlight device M7 is provided in the backlight light source unit M70 and the reel support mechanism M6, and the base case that detachably supports the backlight light source unit M70. And a support member M74. Four backlight light source units M70 are arranged in the vertical direction. The arrangement interval is set so that the backlight source unit M70 faces the symbol 501. That is, the positional relationship between the backlight light source unit M70 and the symbol 501 is set so as to exist on a line segment that passes through the rotation center of the reel M3 in the vertical direction. Thereby, it is possible to transmit the illumination light from the reel band M32 and the transparent reel frame M31 while illuminating each symbol 501 facing each backlight light source unit M70.

  Each of the backlight light source units M70 described above has a plurality of illumination light sources M71 that are arranged in the width direction and the longitudinal direction of the reel band M32 and can change the light amount when emitting illumination light in a plurality of stages. Thereby, the backlight device M7 can individually control the emission mode of the illumination light in each illumination light source M71, and can increase the degree of freedom of the effect using the illumination light.

  The backlight light source unit M70 is provided with an illumination light source M71, and includes a backlight substrate M72 arranged to face the reel band M32, and a backlight substrate case M73 that holds the backlight substrate M72. The backlight substrate case M73 is detachably supported by the base case support member M74. In other words, the reel device M1 includes a backlight substrate M72, a backlight substrate case M73, and a base case support member M74 that detachably supports the backlight substrate case M73.

  Thereby, the backlight device M7 is configured such that the backlight substrate case M73 holding the backlight substrate M72 can be attached to and detached from the base case support member M74. When it becomes necessary to change the size of the backlight substrate M72, the backlight light source unit M70 (the backlight substrate M72 and the base case support member M74) is replaced without replacing the entire backlight device M7. It is possible to cope with the change of the reel width. That is, the backlight device M7 can easily change the size of the backlight substrate M72 in a short time.

  Further, the base case support member M74 has a fitting portion M741 and a protruding portion M742 on the base side on the other side from the attachment position of the backlight light source unit M70. As shown in FIG. 31, the fitting portion M741 and the protruding portion M742 are detachably connected by fitting to the backlight attachment portion M63b1 of the reel support member M61.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the backlight board case M73 detachably supported by the base case support member M74 is disposed at one end in the reel width direction and contacts the base case support member M74 in a planar shape. It has a plate-like member M731 formed so as to contact, and a claw member M732 protruding from the plate-like member M731 so as to be elastically deformable in the direction of the base case support member M74. On the other hand, the base case support member M74 has a fitting portion M741 that fits both ends of the plate-like member M731 so as to be slidable when the plate-like member M731 comes into contact with the surface, and the plate-like member M731 is fitted. It has a fitting hole M742 into which the claw member M732 is fitted when fitted into the joint M741.

  As a result, the backlight device M7 is fitted such that both end portions of the plate-like member M731 are slidably fitted to the fitting portion M741 when the plate-like member M731 is brought into contact with the surface, and the plate-like member M731. When the claw member M732 is fitted into the fitting hole M742, the backlight substrate case M73 and the base case support member M74 can be connected by the fitting portion M741 and the fitting hole M742. . On the other hand, the backlight device M7 can remove the backlight substrate case M73 from the base case support member M74 if an external force that elastically deforms the claw member M732 is applied to the backlight substrate case M73. As a result, the backlight device M7 can easily attach and detach the backlight light source unit M70 to the base case support member M74.

(Reel unit M11: effect light emitting device M8)
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, an effect light emitting device M8 is disposed on the side of the reel M3. The effect light emitting device M8 is configured to emit a plurality of effect lights so as to be visible from the outside of the slot machine 10. Thus, the effect light emitting device M8 can increase the effect of the effect and the degree of freedom of the effect when the reel M3 is rotated and the symbols 501 are rearranged.

  The effect light emitting device M8 includes a plurality of effect light sources M81 arranged at least along the longitudinal direction of the reel band M32, as shown in FIGS. These effect light sources M81 are individually controllable, and the amount of light when the effect light is emitted can be changed in a plurality of stages. Thus, the effect light emitting device M8 can increase the effect of the effect and the degree of freedom of the effect when the reel M3 is rotated and the symbols 501 are rearranged.

  Specifically, the effect light emitting device M8 includes an effect light source unit M80 and a unit support member M83 that is provided in the reel support mechanism M6 and detachably supports the effect light source unit M80. The effect light source unit M80 includes a hollow substrate case M82, an effect light substrate M84 accommodated in the substrate case M82, and an effect light source M81 arranged in a line on the upper surface of the effect light substrate M84.

  The substrate case M82 is formed in a fan shape so as to have the same curved surface as the outer peripheral surface of the annular reel M3. The substrate case M82 is formed of a material that transmits light at least on the front side. The effect light substrate M84 is curved with the same radius of curvature as the substrate case M82. Thereby, each effect light source M81 on the effect light substrate M84 is set to have the same distance from the upper surface of the substrate case M82.

  A unit support member M83 is disposed at the inner peripheral end of the substrate case M82. The unit support member M83 is detachably provided on the side surface standing portion M63 of the reel support mechanism M6. Specifically, the unit support member M83 has a plate-like member M831 formed so as to come into contact with the effect mounting portion M63b2 in a surface shape, and an effect attachment when the plate-like member M831 comes into contact with the surface. A fitting portion M833 that fits both ends of the portion M63b2 so as to be slidable, and protrudes from the plate-like member M831 in an elastically deformable direction toward the effect mounting portion M63b2, so that it can be fitted into the effect light fixing hole M63b4. Claw member M832.

  Thereby, the effect light emitting device M8 is fitted so that both ends of the effect mounting portion M63b2 can slide to the fitting portion M833 when the plate-like member M831 is brought into contact with the effect mounting portion M63b2 in a planar shape. In addition, the effect light emitting device M8 and the reel support member M61 can be connected by fitting the claw member M832 to the effect attaching portion M63b2. On the other hand, if the effect light emitting device M8 applies an external force that elastically deforms the claw member M832, the effect light emitting device M8 can be detached from the reel support member M61. As a result, the effect light emitting device M8 can be easily attached to and detached from the reel support member M61 of the reel support mechanism M6.

(Electric configuration of slot machine)
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, a configuration of a circuit included in the slot machine 10 will be described.

  The gaming board 50 includes a CPU 51, a ROM 52, and a boot ROM 53, which are connected to each other via an internal bus, a card slot 55 corresponding to the memory card 54, and an IC socket 57 corresponding to a GAL (Generic Array Logic) 56. .

  The memory card 54 is composed of a nonvolatile memory and stores a game program and a game system program. The game program includes a program related to game progress and a program for executing effects by images and sounds. The game program includes a symbol determination program. The symbol determination program is a program for determining symbols to be rearranged in the symbols 501.

  The game program includes each symbol in each symbol row of the display block and a code number. And the base game symbol table data indicating the base game symbol table indicating the correspondence relationship with the random number values, the symbols of each symbol column of the display block, and the code No. And bonus game symbol table data indicating a bonus game symbol table indicating a correspondence relationship between a random number and a symbol number determination table data indicating a symbol column determination table, code No. Code No. indicating the decision table Determination table data, wild symbol increase count determination table data indicating a wild symbol increase count determination table, trigger symbol increase count determination table data indicating a trigger symbol increase count determination table, the type and number of symbols rearranged on the payline, and Odds data indicating the correspondence with the amount of dividend is included.

  The card slot 55 is configured so that the memory card 54 can be inserted and removed, and is connected to the motherboard 70 via an IDE bus. Accordingly, by removing the memory card 54 from the card slot 53S, writing another game program in the memory card 54, and inserting the memory card 54 into the card slot 53S, the type and contents of the game played in the slot machine 10 are changed. be able to.

  The GAL 56 is a kind of PLD (Programmable Logic Device) having an OR fixed type array structure. The GAL 56 includes a plurality of input ports and output ports. When a predetermined input is input to the input port, the corresponding data is output from the output port.

  The IC socket 57 is configured so that the GAL 56 can be attached and detached, and is connected to the mother board 70 by a PCI bus. By replacing the memory card 54 with another program written therein or rewriting the program written in the memory card 54 with another one, the contents of the game played in the slot machine 10 can be changed. .

  The CPU 51, the ROM 52, and the boot ROM 53 connected to each other by an internal bus are connected to the mother board 70 by a PCI bus. The PCI bus transmits signals between the motherboard 70 and the gaming board 50 and supplies power from the motherboard 70 to the gaming board 50.

  The ROM 52 stores an authentication program. The boot ROM 53 stores a preliminary authentication program and a program (boot code) for the CPU 51 to start the preliminary authentication program.

  The authentication program is a program (tamper check program) for authenticating the game program and the game system program. The preliminary authentication program is a program for authenticating the authentication program. The authentication program and the preliminary authentication program are described in accordance with a procedure (authentication procedure) for authenticating that the target program has not been tampered with.

  The motherboard 70 is configured using a commercially available general-purpose motherboard (printed wiring board on which basic components of a personal computer are mounted), a main CPU 71, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 72, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 73, a communication And an interface 82. Note that the motherboard 70 corresponds to the game controller 100 in the present embodiment.

  The ROM 72 is composed of a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores a program such as BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) executed by the main CPU 71 and permanent data. When the BIOS is executed by the main CPU 71, initialization processing of predetermined peripheral devices is performed. In addition, the game program and game system program take-in process stored in the memory card 54 is started via the gaming board 50. In the present invention, the ROM 72 may be rewritable or impossible.

  The RAM 73 stores programs such as data used when the main CPU 71 operates and a symbol determination program. For example, when the above-described game program, game system program, and authentication program are loaded, these can be stored. The RAM 73 is provided with a work area for executing the program. For example, an area for storing a counter for managing the number of games, the number of BETs, the number of payouts, the number of credits, an area for storing a symbol (code number) determined by lottery, and the like are provided.

  The communication interface 82 is for communicating with an external control device 621 such as a server via the communication line 301. Also, a door PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 90 and a main body PCB 110, which will be described later, are connected to the motherboard 70 by USB. A power supply unit 81 is connected to the motherboard 70. Further, a PTS terminal 700 is connected to the motherboard 70 by USB.

  When power is supplied from the power supply unit 81 to the motherboard 70, the main CPU 71 of the motherboard 70 is activated, and power is supplied to the gaming board 50 via the PCI bus to activate the CPU 51.

  The door PCB 90 and the main body PCB 110 are connected to input devices such as switches and sensors and peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the main CPU 71.

  A control panel 30, a reverter 91, a coin counter 92C, and a cold cathode tube 93 are connected to the door PCB 90.

  The control panel 30 includes a reserve switch 31S, a collect switch 32S, a game rule switch 33S, a 1-BET switch 34S, a 2-BET switch 35S, and a 3-BET switch 37S corresponding to the buttons described above. A 5-BET switch 38S, a 10-BET switch 39S, a play 2 LINES switch 40S, a play 10 LINES switch 41S, a play 20 LINES switch 42S, a play 40 LINES switch 43S, a MAX LINES switch 44S, and a gambling switch 45S. , A start switch 46S is provided. Each switch detects that the corresponding button has been pressed by the player, and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  Inside the coin entry 36, a reverter 91 and a coin counter 92C are provided. Then, the reverter 91 identifies whether or not the coin inserted into the coin entry 36 is appropriate, and the coin other than the regular coin is discharged from the coin payout exit. Further, the coin counter 92C detects the accepted regular coin and counts the number of the coins.

  The reverter 91 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and distributes appropriate coins selected by the coin counter 92C to a hopper 113 or a cash box (not shown). When the hopper 113 is not filled with coins, it is sorted into the hopper 113, and when the hopper 113 is filled with coins, it is sorted into the cash box.

  The cold cathode tube 93 functions as a backlight installed on the back side of the upper image display panel 131 and lights up based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  A lamp 111, a speaker 112, a hopper 113, a coin detector 113S, a bill entry 22, a graphic board 130, a key switch 173S, and a data display 174 are connected to the main body PCB 110.

  The lamp 111 is lit based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The speaker 112 outputs a sound such as BGM based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  The hopper 113 operates based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, and pays out a designated payout number of coins from a coin payout exit to a coin tray (not shown). The coin detection unit 113 </ b> S detects the coins paid out by the hopper 113 and outputs a signal to the main CPU 71.

  A touch panel may be provided on the front surface of the reel device M1. The touch panel detects a position touched by a player's finger and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the main CPU 71.

  The bill entry 22 is used to identify whether a bill is appropriate and to accept a regular bill in the cabinet 11. The bills inserted into the cabinet 11 are converted into coins, and credits corresponding to the converted coins are added as player-owned credits.

  The graphic board 130 controls display of images performed by the upper image display panel 131 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71. The graphic board 130 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data, a video RAM that stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. Note that image data used when generating image data by VDP is included in the game program read from the memory card 54 and stored in the RAM 73.

  The graphic board 130 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates image data based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data generated by the VDP, and the like. ing. Note that image data used when generating image data by VDP is included in the game program read from the memory card 54 and stored in the RAM 73.

  The key switch 173S is provided on the keypad 173, and outputs a predetermined signal to the main CPU 71 when the keypad 173 is operated by the player.

  The data display 174 displays data read by the card reader 172 or data input by the player via the keypad 173 based on a control signal output from the main CPU 71.

  Further, the backlight 164 of the expected value meter 160 is electrically connected to the main body PCB 110. As described above, the backlight 164 includes a full color LED (light emitting diode). A full-color LED can be configured to include a plurality of LED elements. 93, which will be described later, the main CPU 71 determines the emission color indicating the degree of expectation and the size of the light emission area, and a signal indicating the determined emission color and the size of the light emission area is transmitted via the main body PCB 110 to the backlight. 164 is transmitted.

(Electric configuration of slot machine: reel device M1)
A reel device M1 is connected to the main body PCB 110. As shown in FIG. 11, the reel device M1 has five first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e. As shown in FIG. 39, each of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e has a reel substrate M67. The reel substrate M67 includes an input / output unit M675 connected to the main body PCB 110 so as to allow data communication, a reel driving unit M672, a backlight driving unit M673, and a director driving unit M674 connected to the input / output unit M675. .

  A magnetic force detection mechanism M202 is connected to the entrance / exit part M675. The magnetic force detection mechanism M202 includes a magnetic sensor that outputs a magnetic force detection signal having an output intensity according to the magnetic force, and a sensor fixing mechanism that fixes the magnetic force sensor at a predetermined position. The magnetic force detection mechanism M202 is connected to the rotation shaft of the reel motor M51 so as to output a magnetic force detection signal by detecting the magnetic force of the external magnetic field by the magnet M201 of FIG. 1 that rotates in conjunction with the reel M3. It has become.

  The reel driving unit M672 is connected to supply driving power to the reel motor M51. The backlight driving unit M673 is connected so as to individually supply driving power to each illumination light source M71 of the backlight device M7. The effector driving unit M674 is connected so as to individually supply driving power to each effect light source M81 of the effect light emitting device M8.

(Electrical configuration of PTS terminal)

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a configuration of a circuit included in the PTS terminal 700 will be described.

  A PTS controller 720 that controls the PTS terminal 700 is connected to various functional units with a unit controller 730 as a center, and includes a CPU 731, a communication unit 734, a ROM 733, and a RAM 732.

  The CPU 731 executes and calculates various programs stored in a ROM 733 described later. In particular, the CPU 731 executes the credit update program, converts the credit data acquired from the game controller 100 into cash data, adds the fractional cash data in the management server 800, and transmits the cash data to the IC card 500.

  If the credit amount based on the credit data acquired from the game controller 100 is not “0” by executing the human body detection operation program, the CPU 731 uses the human body detection cameras 712 and 713 to send the IC card to the card stacker 714. Whether or not 500 is taken in is determined.

  In addition, the CPU 731 executes an authentication program and collates the identification code in the IC card 500 with the identification code in the management server 800.

  Further, the CPU 731 executes a voice control program and controls a voice control circuit unit 724 described later based on the authentication result. The voice control here is control in which the CPU 731 controls the voice control circuit unit 724 described later to notify the authentication failure from the speakers 707 and 708 in the case of authentication failure. The communication unit 734 enables communication with the game controller 100.

  Further, the CPU 731 executes a device program and controls the operation of the LCD 719, the microphones 704 and 705, and the speakers 707 and 708. Further, the CPU 731 executes the LED control program and controls the lighting of the LEDs 718 according to the remaining number of IC cards 500.

  The ROM 733 is a memory device such as a flash memory, and stores permanent data executed by the CPU 731. For example, the ROM 733 stores a credit update program for rewriting credit data stored in the IC card 500 according to a command from the game controller 100, a human body detection operation program, an authentication program, a voice control program, a device program, an LED, A control program.

  The RAM 732 temporarily stores data necessary for executing various programs stored in the ROM 733. For example, the RAM 732 stores credit data to be updated based on a signal from the game controller 100. The RAM 732 stores the time when the player is detected by the human body detection cameras 712 and 713 and the time counted from that time.

  The unit controller 730 also includes a human body detection camera control unit 722, an LCD drive unit 723, a voice control circuit unit 724, a remaining card recognition input unit 727, a card suction / discharge drive unit 726, and a card detection input unit 725. And the LED driving unit 728 and the modem unit 721.

  The human body detection camera control unit 722 controls the operation of the human body detection cameras 712 and 713 based on a command from the unit controller 730.

  The LCD driving unit 723 controls the operation of the LCD 719 based on a command from the unit controller 730.

  The sound control circuit unit 724 controls the operations of the microphones 704 and 705 and the speakers 707 and 708 based on a command from the unit controller 730.

  The remaining card recognition input unit 727 inputs a signal for determining the remaining number of IC cards 500 accumulated in the card stacker 714 by the remaining card recognition sensor 717 to the unit controller 730. Here, the remaining card recognition sensor 717 has a function of determining the remaining number of IC cards 500 accumulated in the card stacker 714 using, for example, an infrared detection mechanism (not shown).

  The card suction / discharge driving unit 726 drives and controls the card suction / discharge mechanism 716 based on a command from the unit controller 730. Here, the card suction / discharge mechanism 716 has a mechanism for taking the IC card 500 into the inside and a mechanism for discharging the IC card 500 to the outside.

  The card detection input unit 725 inputs a signal from the card detection sensor 715 to the unit controller 730. Here, the card detection sensor 715 acquires various data such as cash data and an identification code from the inserted IC card 500.

  The LED drive unit 728 performs drive control to turn on the LED 718 based on a command from the unit controller 730.

  The modem 721 converts the high-frequency signal from the antenna 701 into a signal that can be controlled by the unit controller 730, while converting the signal from the unit controller 730 through the antenna 701 into a signal that can be transmitted to the IC card 500.

The unit controller 730, the card suction / discharge drive unit 726, the card detection input unit 725, and the modulation / demodulation unit 721 are also collectively referred to as a card unit control controller.
(Electric configuration of IC card)

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, a configuration of a circuit included in the IC card 500 will be described.

  The IC card 500 includes an antenna 507, a power supply control circuit 504, a modem circuit 508, a display writing IC 505, a display driver 506, and a display unit 510.

  The antenna 507 transmits and receives various signals via the antenna 701 included in the PTS terminal 700.

  The power supply control circuit 504 includes a second booster circuit 531 and a third booster circuit 532. The second booster circuit 531 boosts the signal from the antenna 507 to a voltage that can be processed by a modem circuit 508 described later. The third booster circuit 532 boosts the voltage from the power source to a voltage for driving a display driver 506 described later.

  The modem circuit 508 includes a transmitter 521 and a detection circuit 522. The transmitter 521 outputs a signal having a specific frequency and mixes it with a signal received from the antenna 507, thereby converting the signal into a signal that can be processed by the display writing IC 505 described later. The detection circuit 522 detects a signal received from the antenna 507.

  The display writing IC 505 includes a CPU 553, a credit data memory 552, and a display controller 551.

  The CPU 553 executes a cash data rewrite update program, and rewrites and updates the cash data stored in the credit data memory 552 based on the cash data acquired from the PTS terminal 700.

  Further, the CPU 553 controls the display controller 551 so that the cash data stored in the credit data memory 552 is used as display data and is displayed on the display unit 510 via the display driver 506 described later.

  The credit data memory 552 stores credit-related data such as the above-described cash data rewriting / updating program, cash data, identification code, and cash data for display. Note that the credit related data stored in the credit data memory 552 is used for both calculation and display.

  The display controller 551 acquires display credit data stored in the credit data memory 552 based on the CPU 553 control signal, and causes the display unit 510 to display the credit data for display.

  The IC card 500 has a communication IC 509. The communication IC 509 includes a first booster circuit 543, a transmitter 546, a detection circuit 545, a transmission control unit 544, a CPU 542, and an authentication memory 541. The first booster circuit 543 boosts terminal-side authentication data acquired from the PTS terminal 700 to a voltage that can be processed by a CPU 542 described later.

  The transmitter 546 outputs a signal of a specific frequency and mixes it with the signal received from the antenna 507, thereby converting it into a signal that can be processed by the CPU 542. The detection circuit 522 detects a signal received from the antenna 507.

  The CPU 542 executes an authentication routine program and transmits an identification code stored in an authentication memory 541 described later to the PTS terminal 700 when an authentication request is received from the PTS terminal 700. The authentication memory 541 stores an authentication routine program used by the CPU 542 and an identification code.

(Symbols, combinations, etc.)
The symbols 301 displayed in the display windows 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E of the slot machine 10 form a symbol row with 22 symbols. As shown in FIG. 42, a code number of 0 to 21 is assigned to the symbols constituting each symbol column. Each symbol string is configured by combining symbols “JACKPOT 7”, “BLUE 7”, “BELL”, “CHERRY”, “STRAWBERRY”, “PLUM”, “ORANGE”, and “APPLE”.

  Three consecutive symbols in the symbol row are displayed (arranged) in the upper stage 7a, middle stage 7b, and lower stage 7c of the respective display windows 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E, thereby displaying the display windows 7A and 7A. 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E constitute a symbol matrix of 5 columns and 3 rows. The symbols constituting the symbol matrix start scrolling when the game is started by pressing the start button after the BET button is pressed. When a predetermined time elapses after the scrolling is started, the scrolling of each symbol is stopped (rearrangement).

  In addition, various winning combinations are determined in advance for each symbol. The winning combination is a combination in which a combination of symbols stopped on the payline is advantageous to the player. The advantageous state includes a state in which coins corresponding to the winning combination are paid out, a state in which the number of coins to be paid out is added to credits, a state in which a bonus game is started, and the like.

  Specifically, when the combination of “APPLE” symbols on the payline is stopped, a bonus trigger occurs, and the gaming state shifts from the basic game to the bonus game. In the basic game, when the combination of “CHERRY” symbols on the payline is stopped, 20 coins (valuable value) are paid out per bet. Further, in the basic game, when the combination of the symbols “PLUM” is stopped on the payline, 5 coins are paid out per bet.

  The bonus game is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the basic game. In addition, other bonus games may be adopted as long as the gaming state is advantageous to the player, that is, the gaming state is more advantageous than the basic game. For example, a state where more coins can be acquired than the basic game, a state where coins can be acquired with a higher probability than the basic game, a state where the number of coins consumed is lower than the basic game, a free game, etc. are adopted as other bonus games be able to.

(Dividend management table)
FIG. 43 is a payout management table for managing payouts awarded based on winning combinations. This payout management table is stored in the ROM 242 of the main control board 71, and the payout information is associated with the type of winning combination. For example, the payout corresponding to the winning combination of “BELL” is “10”. The payout corresponding to the winning combination of “BLUE 7” is “40”. In the present embodiment, the payouts in the basic game and the free game are set to the same amount.

(Free game frequency table)
FIG. 44 is a table referred to when determining the number of free games with respect to the number of points acquired in the common game in the basic game. In the free game number table, the number of points awarded in the common game and the number of free games are associated with each other. For example, when the accumulated point is “4”, the “80” free game is executed. When the accumulated points are “8”, “160” free games are executed. Thus, the free game can be continued for a long time by succeeding in the common game in the basic game and acquiring many points.

(Reel setting table / Magnetic force detection value table)
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the reel setting table and the magnetic force detection value table in the case where the symbol row, the reel origin, and the magnetic force detection value are associated with each other. The reel setting table has a code number column, a symbol column column, and a magnetic force detection value column. There are five types of reel setting tables for the first to fifth symbol columns. FIG. 45 shows a reel setting table for the first symbol column. The reel setting table for the first symbol column has a magnetic force detection value (reel origin) at the reel origin position when the part of the reel M3 where the “BLUE7” symbol with the code number “08” is arranged is the reel origin position. The magnetic force value) is “ND78”, and a magnetic signal pattern composed of magnetic force detection values corresponding to one reel rotation (one cycle) is assigned to all code number symbols. Yes. As a result, the reel setting table can identify the rearranged symbols by reading the magnetic force detection values of the magnetic force signal pattern.

  The magnetic force detection value table is a table for storing a magnetic force detection value obtained by quantifying the magnetic force detection signal when the magnetic force detection signal is obtained by detecting the magnetic force of the external magnetic field when the reel M3 is rotated. . That is, the magnetic force detection value table can store magnetic force detection values of magnetic signal patterns of one cycle or more. For example, when the part of the reel M3 where the symbol “BLUE7” with the code number “08” is arranged is set or selected as the reel origin position, the magnetic force detection value (when the external command signal is input) ( If the “reel origin magnetic force value” is “ND78”, the magnetic force signal pattern is stored in the magnetic force detection value column so that “ND78” is stored in the magnetic force detection value column corresponding to the code number “08” of the reel setting table. Stored.

(Processing operation of slot machine 10: start-up process)
Next, a startup process performed in the slot machine 10 will be described.
When the slot machine 10 is powered on, a startup process routine shown in FIG. 46 is executed on the motherboard 240 and the gaming board 250. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the memory card 253 is inserted into the card slot 253S of the gaming board 250 and the GAL 254 is attached to the IC socket 254S.

  First, when the power switch is turned on (power is turned on) in the power unit 245, the mother board 240 and the gaming board 250 are activated. When the mother board 240 and the gaming board 250 are activated, separate processes are performed in parallel. That is, in the gaming board 250, the CPU 251 executes a process of reading the preliminary authentication program stored in the boot ROM 252 and a process of performing preliminary authentication by the preliminary authentication program. Note that the preliminary authentication is a process for confirming and proving that the authentication program has not been altered in advance (A1) before being taken into the motherboard 240 in accordance with the preliminary authentication program.

  On the other hand, in the motherboard 240, the main CPU 241 executes the BIOS stored in the ROM 242. As a result, the compressed data incorporated in the BIOS is expanded in the RAM 243 (B1). Then, the main CPU 241 executes the BIOS expanded in the RAM 243, and performs diagnosis and initialization of various peripheral devices (B2).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 241 reads out the authentication program stored in the ROM 255 via the PCI bus and stores the read authentication program in the RAM 243 (B3). At this time, the main CPU 241 takes a checksum by the ADDSUM method (standard check function) in accordance with the BIOS standard BIOS function. Thereby, it is confirmed whether or not the authentication program is definitely stored in the RAM 243.

  Next, the main CPU 241 confirms members connected to the IDE bus. Thereafter, the main CPU 241 accesses the memory card 253 inserted into the card slot 253S via the IDE bus, and reads out the game program and the game system program from the memory card 253. In this case, data constituting the game program and the game system program is read out by 4 bytes. Subsequently, the main CPU 241 performs authentication to confirm and prove that the read game program and game system program have not been tampered with in accordance with the authentication program stored in the RAM 243 (B4).

  When the authentication process ends normally, the main CPU 241 writes and stores the game program and game system program to be authenticated (authenticated) in the RAM 243 (B5).

  Next, the main CPU 241 accesses the GAL 254 attached to the IC socket 254S, reads the payout rate setting data from the GAL 254, writes it into the RAM 243, and stores it (B6). Thereafter, the main CPU 241 reads out the country identification information stored in the ROM 255 of the gaming board 250 and performs processing for storing the read country identification information in the RAM 243 (B7).

  As a result of executing the above authentication process, the main CPU 241 determines whether or not the program and data are normal (B8). If it is not normal (B8, NO), an abnormal signal including ID information for identifying the slot machine 10 is output to a centralized monitoring device (not shown). The centralized monitoring device identifies the slot machine 10 in the abnormal state based on the abnormality signal, instructs the staff waiting in the vicinity of the slot machine 10 to perform the abnormality handling process, and the occurrence date and time of the abnormality The abnormality history information such as the occurrence location is stored (B18). Thereafter, the speaker 23 of the slot machine 10 emits sound, and the light emitting unit 20 emits light, thereby notifying the abnormal state. Thereafter, this routine in the mother board 240 is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is normal (B8, YES), the operations of the sensors provided in the slot machine 10 are checked in order (B9). And it is determined whether all the sensors operate normally (B10). If there is an abnormality in at least one sensor (B10, NO), this routine is terminated after the above-described B18 and B19 are executed.

  On the other hand, if all the sensors are normal (B10, YES), then the operation of all the drive mechanisms is checked in order (B11). Then, it is determined whether or not all the drive mechanisms operate normally (B12). When there is an abnormality in at least one drive mechanism (B12, NO), this routine is terminated after the above-described B18 and B19 are executed. On the other hand, when all the drive mechanisms are normal (B12, YES), the operation of all the electrical decorations is checked sequentially (B13). And it is determined whether all the electrical decorations operate | move normally (B14). If there is an abnormality in at least one of the illuminations (B14, NO), this routine is terminated after the above-described B18 and B19 are executed.

  On the other hand, when all the illuminations are normal (B14, YES), an activation signal indicating normal activation is output to a centralized monitoring device (not shown) or the like (B15). Thereafter, the basic game process is executed (B16), and this routine is terminated. Details of the basic game process will be described below.

(Basic game processing)
47 and 48 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing operations in the basic game of the slot machine 10 executed by the main CPU 241 of the slot machine 10. One routine of FIGS. 47 and 48 is a unit game. Note that the slot machine 10 has been activated in advance, and on the other hand, variables used in the main CPU 241 on the game controller 1 side are initialized to predetermined values, whereby the slot machine 10 is in steady operation. To do.

  First, it is determined whether or not a credit which is the remaining number of coins inserted by the player remains (S1). Specifically, the credit number C stored in the RAM 243 is read, and processing based on the read credit number C is performed. When the credit number C is “0” (S1, NO), the game cannot be started, and thus this routine is terminated without performing any processing. On the other hand, when the number of credits C is “1” or more (S1, YES), it is determined that credits remain, and the process proceeds to S2.

  In S2, it is determined whether or not the operation button 11 (BET button) has been pressed (S2). If the operation button 11 (BET button) is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed (S2, NO), game conditions are set (S3). Specifically, the number of coins bet on the payline in this game is determined based on the operation of the operation button 11 (BET button). At this time, an operation signal generated by operating the operation button 11 (BET button) is received, and the number of BETs related to the payline is determined based on a predetermined memory of the RAM 243 based on the number of times the received operation signal is received. Stored in the area. Then, the credit number C written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243 is read. The total BET number obtained by adding the BET number is subtracted from the read credit number C. The subtracted value is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the operation button 11 (start button) has been operated (S4). When the operation button 11 (start button) is not operated (S4, NO), S4 is repeatedly executed to enter a standby state until the operation button 11 is operated. When the operation button 11 (start button) is operated (S4, YES), it is determined whether or not to start the common game (S5).

  On the other hand, if the operation button 11 (BET button) is pressed in S2 (S2, YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the value of the total BET number in the previous game. . In other words, it is determined whether or not the game can be started by pressing the operation button 11 (BET button). Specifically, when the operation button 11 (BET button) is pressed, the credit number C written in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 243 and the BET number related to the payline in the previous game are read. Based on the relationship between the read credit number C and the BET number, processing is performed based on whether the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the total BET number in the previous game. If it is determined that the value of the credit number C is less than the value of the total BET number in the previous game (S16, NO), the game cannot be started, and thus this routine is terminated without performing any processing. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the credit number C is equal to or greater than the total BET number in the previous game (S16, YES), the value of the total BET number in the previous game is subtracted from the value of the credit number C. Is done. The subtracted value is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not to start the common game (S5).

  If it is determined to start the common game (S6, YES), the common game start flag is set to “ON” (S7). Specifically, data indicating that the game start flag is ON is written in the common game start flag storage area of the RAM 243. On the other hand, when it is determined not to start the common game (S6, NO), a combination determination process is executed (S8).

  In the combination determination process, first, a combination of stop symbols along the payline is determined. Specifically, a command for generating a random number is issued to the random number generator. Then, random numbers in a predetermined range generated by the random number generator are extracted. The extracted random number is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243. In the present embodiment, the random number is generated by a random number generator provided outside the main CPU 241. However, the random number generator is not provided and is generated by the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 241. May be.

  Thereafter, a random number table stored in the ROM 242 and a winning combination table for giving a prize are read out. The read random number table and the winning combination are stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243. The stop display is controlled for each reel based on the random number table.

  Next, the random number table and the winning combination table stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243 are read out. The random number table is referred to using a random number value written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243 as a parameter. Then, a combination of stop symbols for the payline is determined.

  When the winning combination is determined, the winning combination table is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243. The random number value written in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243 and the winning combination table are read out. Based on the random number value and the winning combination table, a stop symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is determined. At this time, the symbol arrangement table stored in the ROM 242 is read by the main CPU 241, stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243, and referred to. The determined stop symbol data is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243. Alternatively, a stop symbol may be determined for each reel using the random number table.

  When the combination of stop symbols related to the payline is determined, it is determined whether or not the combination of stop symbols related to the payline is a winning combination. When the combination of the stop symbol related to the payline is a winning combination, it indicates that an award indicating the type of the winning combination is given to the payline in order to generate an award corresponding to the symbol combination that is the winning combination determined above. The flag is activated. A flag indicating that the activated prize is awarded is stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243. On the other hand, when the combination of the stop symbols related to the payline is another combination, that is, a combination of loses, the flag indicating that the award is awarded is not validated.

  Note that the combination determination process in step S8 described above may be performed in the same manner in the case of a unit game using scatter symbols. When scatter symbols are used, it is determined whether or not a prize has been won based on the number of scatter symbols rearranged. The number of scatter symbols to be rearranged can be counted based on the symbols constituting the combination determined by the determination process in step S8. For example, the number of scatter symbols can be counted by referring to the data table shown in FIG. 42 using the code number indicating the determined combination.

  After the above combination determination processing is executed, a subroutine of expected value meter lighting control processing shown in FIG. 93 described later is called and executed (S18). Next, the reels 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, and 30E are rotated so as to move the plurality of symbols 301 in the plurality of display windows 7A to 7E (S9). In step S9, a subroutine shown in FIG. 66 described later is called and executed. When the reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 66 is executed, the normal rotation mode and various special rotation modes are selected, and the reel rotation control is performed. Then, it waits until predetermined time passes (S10). Then, the rotation of the reels 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, and 30E is automatically stopped (S11). In step S11, a subroutine shown in FIG. 67 described later is called and executed. 66 is executed, the reel stop control is performed in a normal stop mode or a special stop mode. By the process of step S11, the reels 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, and 30E are automatically controlled to stop so that the combination determined by the combination determination process of step S8 is obtained. In other words, the symbols are rearranged so as to be the combination determined by the combination determination process of step S8 by the process of step S11.

  Next, whether or not a winning combination is established is determined by the combination determination process in S8 (S12). Specifically, the determination is based on the state of a flag indicating that a prize relating to a payline stored in a predetermined memory area of the RAM 243 is awarded. If the flag indicating that a prize is to be awarded has not been validated (S12, NO), it is determined that a winning combination has not been established, and this routine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the flag indicating that a prize is to be awarded is enabled (S12, YES), it is determined whether or not the winning combination established by the combination determination process in S8 is “BLUE 7”. . Specifically, when the winning combination is “BLUE 7” (S13, YES), after the coins corresponding to the winning combination are paid out (S17), this routine is ended.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination is not “BLUE 7” (S13, NO), it is determined whether or not the common game end flag is ON (S14). Specifically, it is determined whether or not data indicating that the common game end flag is ON is written in the common game end flag area of the RAM 243. If the common game end flag is not ON (S14, NO), S14 is repeatedly executed to enter a standby state. If the common game end flag is ON (S14, YES), a free game process is executed (S15). Then, this routine ends.

<< Bonus Game Processing >>
FIG. 49 is a subroutine showing bonus game processing called and executed in step S15 of FIG. The bonus game is started by shifting from the basic game to the bonus game on the condition that the number of bonus symbols rearranged in the basic game is five or more. This bonus game is a game in which a bonus symbol magnification is first determined by a roulette winning process, and then a payout to be awarded to a player is determined based on the payout when the free game is played and the determined magnification.

  First, the CPU 71 determines the number of roulette lotteries based on the number of bonus symbols rearranged in the basic game (step S4911). For example, when the number of bonus symbols rearranged in the basic game is 5, the number of roulette lotteries is 1 time, 2 times when it is 6, and 3 times when it is 7. When the number is 8, it is determined 5 times, when it is 9, it is determined 7 times, and when it is 10, it is determined 10 times. As described above, the greater the number of bonus symbols rearranged in the basic game, the greater the number of roulette lotteries.

  Next, the CPU 71 performs a roulette winning process (step S4913). The magnification is determined by the roulette winning process. For example, when a plurality of magnifications are 15, 20, 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1000, one of these magnifications is determined by the roulette winning process.

  Further, in the process of step S4913, an image simulating a roulette wheel is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 by arranging images showing a plurality of magnifications circumferentially. When the roulette lottery starts, images indicating a plurality of magnifications are selected one by one, and the images are turned on and off. By sequentially performing the lighting display and the non-lighting display on an image showing a plurality of magnifications, a display in which the magnification is determined by the roulette is performed so that the lighting display and the light-off display are rotated.

  Note that the same magnification may be included in an image showing a plurality of magnifications. For example, three low magnifications 15 and 20 are included, two 25 and 50 are included, and only one larger magnification is included. By doing so, it is easy to win a low magnification, and it is difficult to win a high magnification.

  In addition, when the roulette winning process is performed a plurality of times, the image showing the magnification won once is not stopped. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a higher magnification will be won. In addition, when the same magnification is included in a plurality of magnifications, it is possible to stop at different images although the magnification is the same. For example, in the example described above, three low magnifications 15 (the first magnification 15, the second magnification 15, and the third magnification 15) are included. After winning the first magnification 15 in the first winning process, the winning process is executed except for the first magnification 15. That is, in the case where the first magnification 15 is won in the first winning process, for the magnification 15, the second magnification 15 and the third magnification 15 are the targets of the winning process. Therefore, even if the first winning process is won by the magnification 15 (first magnification 15), the second winning process is won by 15 (the second scaling factor 15 or the third scaling factor). A win) will also occur in any one of 15.

  Next, the CPU 71 stores the magnification determined by the roulette winning process in step S4913 (step S4915). Further, in the process of step S4915, an image with the magnification determined by the roulette winning process is finally lit and displayed. In this way, the player can visually recognize the magnification determined by the roulette winning process.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not to end the roulette winning process (step S4917). As described above, the number of roulette lotteries is determined by the process of step S4911, and the roulette winning process can be performed for the number of times. The determination in step S4917 is a process of determining whether or not the roulette winning process has been performed for the number of times determined in the process of step S4911.

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines in step S4917 that the roulette winning process is not ended (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S4913 described above.

  When the roulette winning process is performed a plurality of times, the magnification determined in each winning process is added, and the added magnification is stored in the process of step S4915. For example, when the number of roulette lotteries is determined to be two by the process of step S4911, the roulette winning process of step S4913 is repeated twice. When the magnification is 50 in the first roulette winning process and the magnification is 50 in the second roulette winning process, the added 100 (= 50 + 50) is the magnification determined in the roulette winning process. , Stored in the process of step S4915.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the roulette winning process has ended in the determination process of step S4917 (YES), the CPU 71 initializes a counter of the number of free games (step S4919). For example, the free game counter is set to 7. In this way, the free game can be played seven times.

  Next, the CPU 71 plays a free game using the five reels M3a to M3e (step S4921). Next, the CPU 71 determines a payout to be awarded to the player based on the result of the free game (step S4923). Specifically, when a bonus symbol is stopped and displayed by rearrangement after performing a free game, a value obtained by multiplying the number of the bonus symbols stopped and displayed by the above-described magnification is given to the player as a payout.

  For example, when the free game is played once and four bonus symbols are stopped and displayed, in the above example, the magnification is determined to be 100 (= 50 + 50), so in the free game at that time, 4 × 100 = 400 is awarded to the player as a payout.

  Next, the CPU 71 updates the counter of the number of free games (step S4925). For example, the free game counter is decremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not to end the free game (step S4927). For example, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the number of free games has become zero.

  When determining that the free game is not to be ended (NO), the CPU 71 determines whether or not to re-trigger from the result of the free game performed in step S4921 (step S4929). The retrigger is to perform the roulette winning process again to change the magnification. For example, the condition for retriggering is that the number of bonus symbols stopped and displayed in the free game is five or more. That is, the determination process of step S4929 is a process of determining whether or not the number of bonus symbols stopped and displayed in the free game is five or more.

  When it is determined that retriggering is performed in the determination process of step S4929 (YES), roulette lottery processing is performed (step S4931), the magnification is changed (step S4933), and the counter of the number of free games is updated (step S4935).

  The roulette lottery process in step S4931 is the same process as step S4913 described above. Further, similarly to steps S4911 to S4917 described above, the number of times that roulette lottery can be performed may be determined according to the number of bonus symbols stopped and displayed in the free game.

  The process of changing the magnification in step S4933 is a process of adding to the magnification determined in the process of step S4915 described above. For example, when a new magnification of 100 is won in the process of step S4931, in the example described above, the magnification has already been determined to be 100 (= 50 + 50), and therefore 100 + 100 = 200 is a new magnification by the process of step S4933. As updated. In the free game to be performed thereafter, the new payout is determined by multiplying by this new magnification.

  The process of updating the free game number counter in step S4935 is a process of increasing the number of free games by a predetermined number, for example, five times.

  When the CPU 71 determines that retriggering is not performed in the determination process of the determination process of step S4929 described above (NO), or when the process of step S4935 is executed, the process returns to step S4921.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S4927 that the free game is to be ended (YES), this subroutine is ended.

(Common game processing)
Next, the common game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, on the upper liquid crystal panel 5A, a common game screen that is an effect screen when the common game is stopped is displayed (S201). Then, it is determined whether or not the common game start flag is ON. Specifically, it is determined whether data indicating that the common game start flag is ON is written in the game start flag area of the RAM 243 (S202).

  If the common game start flag is not ON (S202, NO), this routine ends. On the other hand, when the common game start flag is ON (S202, YES), an effect screen when the common game is executed is displayed on the upper liquid crystal panel 5A (S204).

  Next, a common game is started (S205). Then, it is determined whether or not the common game has been won (S206). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the common game is to be successful using a random number value extracted from the random number.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the common game has been won (S207). When winning (S207, YES), the accumulated point number is counted up by 1 point (S208), and the accumulated point number is displayed (S209). Then, it is determined whether or not the common game has been executed a predetermined number of times (S210). On the other hand, if the game has not been won (S207, NO), it is determined whether or not the common game has been executed a predetermined number of times without counting up the accumulated points (S210).

  If the common game has not been executed a predetermined number of times (S210, NO), the game is re-executed from S203, and the next common game is started. For example, when the common game is repeated 10 times (S210, YES), the screen is switched to the basic game screen (S211). Thereafter, after the number of free games is determined (S212), the cumulative point number is reset (S213). Then, after the common game end flag is set to ON (S214), this routine is ended.

(First reel setting process)
The first reel setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not a reel setting command has been issued (S501). When the reel setting command is not issued (S501, NO), this process is terminated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, when the reel setting device 635 is connected to the slot machine 10 so that data communication is possible, it is determined that a reel setting command has been issued by detecting this connection (YES in S501). . Note that the reel setting command may be determined to have been issued by transmitting a reel setting command signal to the main body PCB 110 of the slot machine 10 by a key operation on the reel setting device 635. Thereafter, the slot machine 10 instructs the reel setting device 635 to display a setting screen. Accordingly, the reel setting device 635 displays a reel setting procedure and a manual on the screen (S502).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the data signal of the reel number from the reel setting device 635 has been received by the operator operating the reel setting device 635 (S503). If it is not received (S503, NO), a standby state is established by re-execution of S503. On the other hand, when the data signal of the reel number is received (S503, YES), the following processes are executed with the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e corresponding to the reel number being set.

  First, an operator who designates a reel number manually rotates the reel M3 of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e corresponding to the reel number. Then, a magnetic force signal pattern for at least one rotation is acquired and stored in the magnetic force detection value table of FIG. 45 (S504). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an operation command signal has been input (S504). If not input (S504, NO), a standby state is set.

  In the operation command signal, when a specific part such as a specific symbol 501 is set as the reel origin position, the reel setting device 635 receives a key when the specific part moves to a predetermined position (a predetermined rotation angle of the reel M3). It is input to the slot machine 10 by being operated. When the operation command signal is input (S504, YES), the magnetic force detection signal is read at the input timing of this operation command signal, and the magnetic force detection value of this magnetic force detection signal is acquired as the reel origin magnetic force value (S506).

  Thereafter, the magnetic signal pattern, the reel origin magnetic force value, and the symbol are associated (S507). For example, as shown in FIG. 45, when an external command signal is input when the part of the reel M3 in which the symbol “BLUE7” having the code number “08” is arranged is set or selected as the reel origin position If the magnetic force detection value (reel origin magnetic force value) of “ND78” is “ND78”, the magnetic force signal pattern is set such that “ND78” is stored in the magnetic force detection value column corresponding to the code number “08” of the reel setting table. Stored in the magnetic force detection value column.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, has the reel M3 in which the symbols 501 are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and the reel drive for rearranging the symbols 501 by rotating the reel M3. A mechanism M5, a magnet M201 provided in the reel drive mechanism M5 so as to change the external magnetic field by rotating the reel M3, a magnetic force detection mechanism M202 that outputs a magnetic force detection signal by detecting the magnetic force of the external magnetic field, and a magnetic force Reel setting means for associating the detection signal with the arrangement position of the symbol 501 (reel setting unit 632 in FIG. 2), and rearranging the symbol 501 into a predetermined arrangement state based on the magnetic force detection signal and the arrangement position of the symbol 501. And reel drive control means (main body PCB 110 in FIGS. 38 and 39) for controlling the reel drive mechanism M5.

  As a result, when the slot machine 10 performs the operation of arranging the symbols 501 on the outer peripheral surface of the reel M3, the slot machine 10 arranges the symbols 501 while positioning the symbols 501 with respect to a predetermined position (origin position) of the reel M3. It is possible to reduce the work burden required for the operation.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, a configuration has been described in which reel control is realized in an analog manner by associating a magnetic signal pattern for one cycle in which the magnetic force changes with the rotation of the reel M3 with a symbol row. Next, a configuration for digitally realizing reel control by forming a digital signal based on the change in magnetic force will be described.

(Outline of gaming machine)
As shown in FIG. 52, the gaming machine of the second embodiment has a slot machine 10 that is made by paying attention to the fact that the encoder signal includes an origin pulse signal and a position pulse signal. The encoder signal is formed by obtaining a plurality of magnetic force detection signals having a phase difference of 90 degrees or the like by arranging a plurality of magnetic force detection mechanisms M202 in FIG. Is possible.

  The slot machine 10 associates the origin pulse signal and the arrangement position of the symbol 501 with a correction pulse value based on the position pulse signal, so that only the encoder signal output with the rotation of the reel M3 is used to reproduce the symbol 501 again. A reel device M1 of a mechanical reel type that enables arrangement is provided.

  Specifically, the slot machine 10 includes a reel device M1 having a reel M3 and a reel control unit 631 in FIG. 53 that controls the reel device M1. The reel device M1 includes a reel M3 having symbols 501 arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a reel drive mechanism M5 for rearranging the symbols 501 by rotationally driving the reel M3, and a position pulse signal in units of a predetermined angle by the rotation of the reel M3. , And a reel setting means for associating the origin pulse signal and the arrangement position of the symbols 501 with a correction pulse value based on the position pulse signal, and a reel angle detection mechanism M2 that outputs an origin pulse signal for each rotation of the reel M3. (Reel setting unit 632 in FIG. 53).

  Also, the reel control unit 631 in FIG. 53 reconfigures the reel 501 so that the symbols 501 are rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state based on the origin pulse signal, the correction pulse value, the phase difference pulse signal, and the arrangement position of the symbols 501. A function for controlling M5 is provided as reel drive control means.

  As a result, the slot machine 10 associates the origin pulse signal and the arrangement position of the symbol 501 with the correction pulse value based on the position pulse signal output in a predetermined angle unit, so that the arrangement position of the symbol 501 is directly determined by a sensor or the like. Even if it is not detected, the arrangement position of the symbols 501 can be indirectly detected based on the origin pulse signal, the correction pulse value, and the phase difference pulse signal. Therefore, even if the positional relationship between the symbol 501 and the reel M3 is not set in advance, the symbols 501 arranged on the reel M3 can be specified, so that the symbols 501 can be rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state. . As a result, when performing the work of arranging the symbols 501 on the outer peripheral surface of the reel M3, the work load required for the arrangement is larger than when arranging the symbols 501 while positioning the symbols 501 with respect to a predetermined position (origin position) of the reel M3. Can be reduced.

(Function flow of gaming machine 300: slot machine)
The gaming machine 300 configured as described above includes the slot machine 10 and the external control device 621 (center controller 200) connected to the slot machine 10 so as to be able to perform data communication. In the slot machine 10, a reel setting device 635 can be connected via a transmission / reception unit 652. The reel setting device 635 has a function as an external operation means for outputting an operation command signal by an external operation.

  Further, the slot machine 10 includes a reel control unit 631, a reel setting unit 632, a reel setting storage unit 633, a reel angle detection unit 634, and a reel origin detection unit 636. The reel origin detection unit 636 has a function of outputting a reel origin signal when the origin position of the reel M3 is detected. On the other hand, the reel angle detector 634 has a function of outputting a position pulse signal, an origin pulse signal, and a phase difference pulse signal.

  Specifically, the reel angle detector 634 is an encoder device that outputs a position pulse signal, an origin pulse signal, and a phase difference pulse signal by magnetically detecting the rotation of the reel M3. The position pulse signal is output in units of a predetermined angle by the rotation of the reel M3. The origin pulse signal is output every rotation of the reel M3. The phase difference pulse signal is output with a phase difference of 90 degrees or the like so that the forward and reverse rotations of the reel M3 can be detected.

  The reel setting storage unit 633 stores various data necessary for reel setting such as a correction pulse value based on the position pulse signal. The reel control unit 631 has a function of controlling the reel device M1 so that the symbols 501 are rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state based on the origin pulse signal, the correction pulse value, the phase difference pulse signal, and the arrangement position of the symbols 501. Have.

  The reel setting unit 632 has a function of associating the origin pulse signal and the arrangement position of the symbols 501 with a correction pulse value based on the position pulse signal. Specifically, the reel setting unit 632 starts counting the phase difference pulse signal at the output timing of the operation command signal, and uses the count value when the counting is stopped at the output timing of the origin pulse signal as the correction pulse value. It has a function. Accordingly, since an operation command signal is output by an external operation, the operator operates the reel setting device 635 at the timing when the predetermined arrangement state is reached while visually checking the arrangement state of the symbols 501. The symbol 501 can be positioned at a predetermined position (origin position) of the reel M3 only by performing setting work. As a result, the reel setting unit 632 can easily start the operation of setting the positional relationship between the symbol 501 and the reel M3 by operating the reel setting device 635.

  Furthermore, the reel setting unit 632 detects whether the rotation direction of the reel M3 is the forward direction or the reverse direction based on the phase difference pulse signal, and counts the phase difference pulse signal when the phase difference pulse signal is counted. It has a function of canceling out the phase difference pulse signal and the phase difference pulse signal when rotating in the reverse direction. As a result, the reel setting unit 632 accurately cancels the phase difference pulse signal when rotating in the forward direction and the phase difference pulse signal when rotating in the reverse direction, even if the rotation direction of the reel is indefinite. It is possible to obtain a correction pulse value.

  Further, the slot machine 10 includes a malfunction detection unit 637. The malfunction detection unit 637 has a function of detecting a malfunction of the reel angle detection unit 634 based on the relationship between the origin position of the reel M3 detected by the reel origin detection unit 636 and the origin pulse signal. As a result, the malfunction detection unit 637 detects the malfunction of the reel angle detection unit 634, thereby preventing the occurrence of a problem that the symbols 501 are not rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Electric configuration of slot machine: reel device M1)
A reel device M1 is connected to the main body PCB 110. As shown in FIG. 54, each of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e has a reel substrate M67. The reel substrate M67 includes an input / output unit M675 connected to the main body PCB 110 so as to allow data communication, a reel driving unit M672, a backlight driving unit M673, and a director driving unit M674 connected to the input / output unit M675. . An origin sensor M671 and an encoder device M21 are connected to the input / output unit M675.

(Reel setting table)
FIG. 55 is an example of a data table used when the correction symbol center value is calculated. This data table includes an item column for storing items necessary for calculating the correction symbol center value, a calculation formula column for storing calculation formulas for items requiring calculation, and an item for storing specific values of each item. It has a value column and a symbol data column for storing the calculated value of each symbol.

  The item fields are “reel number”, “symbol number N”, “code number”, “periodic pulse number EP”, “unit pulse number UP”, “symbol boundary value Pn”, “symbol center value SPn”, and “correction”. It has a pulse value AP ”and a“ correction symbol center value ASPn ”.

  The “reel number” is data for designating any one of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e. For example, when the “item value” corresponding to the “reel number” is “1”, it means that the first reel unit M11a is selected. That is, the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e are assigned reel numbers “1” to “5”, which can be arbitrarily designated by the operator.

“Number of symbols N” is data for designating the number of symbols 501 arranged on the reel M3. For example, when the “item value” corresponding to “number of symbols N” is “22”,
Twenty-two numerical data “00” to “21” are allocated to the symbol data column corresponding to “code number”. “Number of periodic pulses EP” is the number of pulses output when the reel M3 makes one rotation, and for example, “200” is input. In this case, the resolution of the encoder device M21 is 200.

  The “unit pulse number UP” stores the calculated value of the periodic pulse number EP / symbol number N. That is, “18” is stored. In this case, the width of one symbol 501 is 18 pulses. “Symbol boundary value Pn” indicates the boundary value of the symbol 501 in which code numbers “00” to “21” are set. In the case of n = N−1, that is, for the symbols 501 with code numbers “00” to “20”, the symbol boundary value Pn is obtained by the calculation formula of Pn = UPn × n. On the other hand, in the case of n = N, that is, in the symbol 501 with code numbers “00” to “20”, the symbol boundary value Pn is obtained by the calculation formula of Pn = EP. As a result, the boundary value between “code number” “00” and “01” is “18”, and the boundary value between “code number” “01” and “02” is “36”.

  “Symbol center value SPn” indicates an approximate value of the center point of the boundary of each symbol 501. Specifically, the symbol center value SPn is obtained by the calculation formula of Sp≈Pn−UPn / 2. For example, when the “code number” is “00”, it is “9”, and when the “code number” is “01”, it is “27”.

  “Correction pulse value AP” indicates the total value of the position pulse signals from the start of counting of the position pulse signals at the actual origin position of the reel M3 instructed by the operator until the origin pulse signal is input. That is, when the reel M3 is rotated in the forward direction, AP = AP. When rotated in the reverse direction, AP = EP−AP, that is, the correction pulse value is subtracted from “200” of the number of periodic pulses EP, thereby being converted into a state rotated in the forward direction. . For example, when the “correction pulse value AP” is “70”, the position pulse signal is generated 70 pulses from the origin position of the reel M3 (reel band M32) until the origin pulse signal of the encoder M21 is input. Indicates that

  “Correction symbol center value ASPn” is a value indicating the relationship between the origin pulse signal corrected with the correction pulse value AP and the position pulse signal of the symbol 501. That is, the relationship between the origin pulse signal and the center position of the symbol 501 can be detected by the position pulse signal by the calculation formula of ASPn = SPn + AP. For example, when the “code number” is “00”, it is “79”, indicating that the 79th pulse of the position pulse signal from the output of the origin pulse signal is the center point of the symbol 501 of “00”.

  By having such a data table for each of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e, it becomes possible to individually set reel specifications such as the number of symbols of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e. ing. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Processing operation of slot machine 10)
In the above configuration, the operation of the slot machine 10 will be described. The other processes are the same except that the second reel setting process is executed instead of the first reel setting process in the first embodiment.
(Second reel setting process)
The second reel setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not a reel setting command has been issued (S301). When the reel setting command is not issued (S301, NO), this process is terminated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 52, when the reel setting device 635 is connected to the slot machine 10 so that data communication is possible, it is determined that a reel setting command has been issued by detecting this connection (YES in S301). . Note that the reel setting command may be determined by transmitting a reel setting command signal to the main body PCB 110 of the slot machine 10 by a key operation on the reel setting device 635. Thereafter, the slot machine 10 instructs the reel setting device 635 to display a setting screen. Accordingly, the reel setting device 635 displays a reel setting procedure and a manual on the screen (S302).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the data signal of the reel number from the reel setting device 635 is received by the operator operating the reel setting device 635 (S303). If it is not received (S303, NO), a standby state is established by re-execution of S303. On the other hand, when the data signal of the reel number is received (S303, YES), the following processing is executed with the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e corresponding to the reel number as the setting target.

  First, it is determined whether or not an operation command signal has been received (S304). If it is not received (S304, NO), a standby state is established by re-execution of S304. In this standby state, the operator who designates the reel number manually rotates the reel M3 of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e corresponding to the reel number. Then, when a predetermined part of the reel M3 such as a specific symbol 501 coincides with the reel origin position, an operation command signal is output to the slot machine 10 by a key operation of the reel setting device 635. When this operation command signal is input (S304, YES), this operation command signal is handled as a reel origin signal. Then, the correction pulse value is reset to “0” (S305).

  Thereafter, input of an encoder signal including a position pulse signal, a phase difference pulse signal, and an origin pulse signal from the reel angle detection mechanism M2 is received (S306). It is determined whether or not the position pulse signal is input by rotating the reel M3 in the forward direction or the reverse direction by the operator (S307). If no position pulse signal is input (S307, NO), it is then determined whether an origin pulse signal is input (S311). When the origin pulse signal is not input (S311, NO), S307 is re-executed and the reception of the position pulse signal is continued.

  On the other hand, when the position pulse signal is input (S307, YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not the rotation direction of the reel M3 is normal rotation based on the phase difference pulse signal (S308). When the rotation direction is forward rotation (S308, YES), after the correction pulse value is incremented by “1” (S309), it is determined whether or not the origin pulse signal is input (S311). On the other hand, if the rotation is not normal (S308, NO), after the correction pulse value is counted down by “1” (S310), it is determined whether or not the origin pulse signal is input (S311). As a result, even when the rotation direction of the reel M3 is in a mixed state of the forward direction and the reverse direction, or even when the reel M3 is rotated by hand, the correction pulse value can be accurately obtained. Yes.

  Next, when the origin pulse signal is input (S311, YES), the corrected pulse value counted up or down is stored in the reel setting table of FIG. 55 together with the reel number (S312). Thereafter, a correction symbol center value is obtained using the reel setting table (S313).

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, the reel M3 in which the symbols 501 are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and the symbols 501 are rearranged by rotationally driving the reel M3. A reel drive mechanism M5, a reel pulse detection mechanism M2 that outputs a position pulse signal in units of a predetermined angle by rotation of the reel M3, and outputs an origin pulse signal for each rotation of the reel M3, an origin pulse signal, and a symbol 501 Reel setting means (reel setting unit 632 in FIG. 53, first reel setting process in FIG. 51) for associating the array position with a correction pulse value based on the position pulse signal, an origin pulse signal, a correction pulse value, and a phase difference pulse signal And the reel driving mechanism M5 so that the symbols 501 are rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state based on the arrangement positions of the symbols 501. Gosuru and a reel drive control means (body PCB110 in Figure 54).

  As a result, when the slot machine 10 performs the operation of arranging the symbols 501 on the outer peripheral surface of the reel M3, the slot machine 10 arranges the symbols 501 while positioning the symbols 501 with respect to a predetermined position (origin position) of the reel M3. It is possible to reduce the work burden required for the operation.

(Malfunction detection)
Furthermore, the slot machine 10 of the second embodiment can also detect a malfunction of the reel angle detection mechanism M2. The details will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The check pulse value acquisition process of FIG. 58 and the third reel setting process of FIG. 59 are executed. In the check pulse value acquisition process of FIG. 58, it is determined whether or not a reel setting command has been issued (S401). If the reel setting command is not issued (S401, NO), this process is terminated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 53, when the reel setting device 635 is connected to the slot machine 10 so that data communication is possible, it is determined that a reel setting command has been issued by detecting this connection (YES in S401). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the data signal of the reel number from the reel setting device 635 has been received by operating the key on the reel setting device 635 (S402). If it is not received (S402, NO), a standby state is established by re-execution of S402. On the other hand, when the data signal of the reel number is received (S402, YES), the following processing is executed with the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e corresponding to the reel number as a setting target.

  First, input of an encoder signal is accepted (S403). Then, it is determined whether or not a reel origin signal is input from the origin sensor M671 in FIG. 21 (S404). When the reel origin signal is not input (S404, NO), the standby state is established by performing S404 again. On the other hand, when the origin sensor M671 in FIG. 21 detects the notch M921 in FIG. 25 and it is determined that the reel origin signal is input (S404, YES), the check pulse value is reset to “0” (S404). S405). Thereafter, the check pulse value acquisition completion flag is turned off (S406).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a position pulse signal has been input (S407). If no position pulse signal is input (S407, NO), it is then determined whether an origin pulse signal is input (S411). When the origin pulse signal is not input (S411, NO), S407 is re-executed and the reception of the position pulse signal is continued. When the position pulse signal is input (S407, YES), it is subsequently determined whether the rotation direction of the reel M3 is normal rotation based on the phase difference pulse signal (S408). When the rotation direction is forward rotation (S408, YES), after the check pulse value is incremented by “1” (S409), it is determined whether or not the origin pulse signal is input (S410). On the other hand, when the rotation is not forward (S408, NO), after the check pulse value is counted down by "1" (S410), it is determined whether or not the origin pulse signal is input (S411). When the origin pulse signal is input (S411, YES), the correction pulse value counted up or down is stored together with the reel number (S412).

  In the third reel setting process of FIG. 59, after the origin pulse signal is input (S311, YES), the acquisition completion flag is checked to enter a standby state until a check pulse value is acquired (S314). ). As a result, the check pulse value can be acquired during the operation of acquiring the correction pulse value. The other steps are the same as the first reel setting process of FIG.

  When the check pulse value is acquired as described above, the relationship between the origin position of the reel M3 and the origin pulse signal (the total value of the position pulse signals) matches the check pulse value while the slot machine 10 is operating. It is determined whether or not there is. Then, if it matches, it is determined to be normal, and if it does not match, it is determined to be abnormal, so that a malfunction of the reel angle detection mechanism M2 is detected.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, the reel M3 in which the symbols 501 are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and the reel in which the symbols 501 are rearranged by rotationally driving the reel M3. An arrangement of a drive mechanism M5, a reel angle detection mechanism M2 that outputs a position pulse signal in units of a predetermined angle by rotation of the reel M3, and outputs an origin pulse signal for each rotation of the reel M3, and an array of origin pulse signals and symbols 501 Reel setting means (reel setting unit 632 in FIG. 53, third reel setting process in FIG. 59) for associating a position with a correction pulse value based on the position pulse signal, an origin pulse signal, a correction pulse value, and a phase difference pulse signal The reel drive mechanism M5 is controlled so that the symbols 501 are rearranged in a predetermined arrangement state based on the arrangement positions of the symbols 501. Reel drive control means (main body PCB 110 in FIG. 54), reel origin detection mechanism (origin sensor M671 in FIG. 21, notch M921 in FIG. 25) for detecting the origin position of the reel M3, and origin position and origin of the reel M3. There is a malfunction detection means (main body PCB 110 or the like) that detects malfunction of the reel angle detection mechanism based on the relationship with the pulse signal. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can prevent the occurrence of the problem that the reel drive control unit cannot re-arrange the symbols 501 in the predetermined arrangement state by detecting the malfunction of the reel angle detection mechanism M2. ing.

(Reel production by backlight device M7)
Further, the slot machine 10 of the first and second embodiments is configured to be able to individually control a plurality of illumination light sources M71 in the backlight device M7.

  Specifically, the slot machine 10 includes a reel band M32 formed so as to be able to transmit illumination light, and a reel M3 in which symbols 501 are arranged on the reel band M32 and a symbol 501 by rotating the reel M3. A reel drive mechanism M5 to be rearranged, and a backlight device arranged so that illumination light is emitted in the direction of the reel band M32 from the inner peripheral side of the reel M3 and the irradiation light transmitted through the reel band M32 is visible from the outside. M7 and a backlight control device (main body PCB 110 in FIG. 54) for controlling the emission mode (light quantity, color, emission interval, emission timing, etc.) of the illumination light emitted from the backlight device M7. The light device M7 is arranged in the width direction and the longitudinal direction of the reel band M32, and a plurality of illumination light sources capable of changing the amount of light when emitting illumination light in a plurality of stages. Has 71, the backlight control device is a plurality of illumination light sources M71 individually controllable.

  As a result, the slot machine 10 can individually control the emission mode of the illumination light in each light source, so that the effect of the effect and the degree of freedom of the effect at the time of the rotation of the reel M3 and the rearrangement of the symbols 501 are used by the illumination light. Can be increased.

  More specifically, the backlight control device can individually control the plurality of illumination light sources M71 so that the illumination light is emitted in conjunction with the rotation of the reel M3. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can raise the freedom degree of the production | presentation when rotating the reel M3 by setting it as the emission aspect of the illumination light linked with rotation of the reel M3.

  For example, when the bonus symbol appears on the display window 150 while the reel M3 is rotating, the plurality of illumination light sources M71 are individually controlled to correspond to the reel on which the bonus symbol appears on the display window 150. M71 can be turned on. In this way, the position of the bonus symbol in a state where the reel M3 is rotating can be clearly seen by the player.

  Further, the backlight control device controls the plurality of illumination light sources M71 so that the light amount is increased or decreased stepwise from the inside to the outside in the width direction and the longitudinal direction of the reel band M32. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can give a gradation effect to the symbol 501 and the reel band M32 through which the illumination light is transmitted by increasing or decreasing the light amount stepwise.

  Further, the backlight control device controls the emission mode of the plurality of illumination light sources M71 according to the rotation direction of the reel M3. Thereby, the effect with respect to the rotation direction of the reel M3 can be provided.

  Further, the backlight control device controls the plurality of illumination light sources M71 so as to change the light intensity increase / decrease position in the same direction or in the opposite direction with respect to the rotation direction of the reel M3. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can give the effect with respect to the rotation direction of the reel M3.

  Further, the backlight control device controls the plurality of illumination light sources M71 so that the change speed of the light intensity increase / decrease position is interlocked with the rotation speed of the reel M3. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can give the effect with respect to the rotational speed of the reel M3.

  Further, the backlight control device controls the emission mode of the plurality of illumination light sources according to the combination when the symbols 501 are rearranged. As a result, the slot machine 10 can provide an effect for the combination when the symbols 501 are rearranged.

  The control operation by the backlight control device can be easily realized by storing mode data in the illumination mode setting table of FIG. In other words, the illumination mode setting table includes “reel forward rotation”, “reel reverse rotation”, “reel rotation speed”, “reel rotation stop”, “bonus winning”, “common game winning”, “lost”, “ Each reel operation item has “reach”, “common game victory”, and “common game loss”.

  Here, “reach” is a state immediately before the winning combination is achieved by rearranging the symbols 501 in the unit game. For example, in the case where a plurality of symbols 501 are rearranged in order, the state of the period in which the symbols are rearranged in the final number is “the immediately preceding state”.

  Each reel operation item is associated with each operation item of “gradation”, “flashing”, “light amount”, and “movement”. “Gradation” can be set to two types: presence (1) and absence (0). For example, “reel forward rotation” is set to “1”. “Reel reverse rotation” is set to none (0). Thereby, when the reel M3 rotates in the forward direction, the backlight device M7 produces the symbol 501 in a gradation illumination mode. On the other hand, when the reel M3 rotates in the reverse direction, the gradation illumination mode is not performed.

  “Flashing” allows the flashing interval to be set in 6 levels from 0 to 5. When the blinking interval is “0”, it means that the light continues to be lit without blinking. When the blinking interval is “1”, the blinking interval is long, and the blinking interval is shortened in the order of “2” to “5”. For example, “reel forward rotation” is set to “3”. “Reel reverse rotation” is set to “1”. Thereby, when the reel M3 rotates in the forward direction, the backlight device M7 blinks at a relatively short interval. On the other hand, when the reel M3 rotates in the reverse direction, it blinks at long intervals.

  “Light quantity” allows the light quantity level to be set in the range of “5” to “16”. That is, if the light amount level can be adjusted in 16 steps from “1” close to 0 level to “16” which is the highest level, it is possible to adjust in the range of “5” or more. This is to sufficiently illuminate the symbol 501 with a light amount level of “5” or more, but it may be adjustable at “0” or more. For example, “reel forward rotation” is set to “13”. “Reel reverse rotation” is set to “10”. As a result, when the reel M3 rotates in the forward direction, the symbol 501 is illuminated brighter than when the reel M3 rotates in the reverse direction.

“Move” can be set from three types: presence (1), absence (0), and interlock (2). For example, there is “reel forward rotation” (1),
“Reel reverse rotation” is not set (0), and “reel rotation speed” is set to interlock (2). Thus, when the reel M3 rotates in the forward direction, the illumination moves in an arbitrary direction in conjunction with the rotation speed of the reel, and when the reel M3 rotates in the reverse direction, the illumination is fixed. .

(Reel production by production light emitting device M8)
In addition, the slot machine 10 of the first and second embodiments is configured to be able to individually control a plurality of effect light sources M81 in the effect light emitting device M8.

  Specifically, the slot machine 10 includes a reel M3 having symbols 501 arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a reel driving mechanism M5 for rearranging the symbols 501 by rotationally driving the reel M3, and a side of the reel M3. And a reel device M1 provided with an effect light emitting device M8 that emits a plurality of effect lights so as to be visible from the outside, and an emission mode (light quantity, color) of the effect light emitted from the reel device M1 , A reel production control device (main body PCB 110 in FIG. 54) for controlling the emission interval, the emission timing, and the like. The effect light emitting device M8 has a plurality of effect light sources M81 arranged along at least the longitudinal direction of the reel band M32 and capable of changing the light quantity when emitting the effect light in a plurality of stages. Is capable of individually controlling a plurality of effect light sources M81 so that effect light is emitted in conjunction with the rotation of the reel M3.

  Thereby, since the slot machine 10 can individually control the output mode of the effect light in each light source, the effect light and the degree of freedom of the effect when the reel M3 is rotated or the symbols 501 are rearranged are used for the effect light. Can be increased.

  In addition, the reel effect control device controls the emission mode of the plurality of effect light sources M81 according to the rotation of the reel M3. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can give the effect with respect to rotation of the reel M3.

  In addition, the reel effect control device controls the plurality of effect light sources M81 so as to change the light intensity increase / decrease position in the same direction or in the opposite direction with respect to the rotation direction of the reel M3. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can give the effect with respect to rotation of the reel M3.

  In addition, the reel effect control device controls the plurality of effect light sources M81 so that the change speed of the light intensity increase / decrease position is interlocked with the rotation speed of the reel M3. Thereby, the slot machine 10 can give the effect with respect to the rotational speed of the reel M3.

  Further, the reel effect control device controls the emission mode of the plurality of effect light sources M81 according to the combination when the symbols 501 are rearranged. As a result, the slot machine 10 can provide an effect for the combination when the symbols 501 are rearranged.

  The control operation by the reel effect control device can be easily realized by an effect mode setting table excluding “gradation” from the illumination mode setting table of FIG. Each item in the table is the same as the item in the illumination mode setting table of FIG.

(Brightness adjustment of backlight device M7)
Further, the slot machine 10 of the first and second embodiments is configured to be able to adjust the luminance of the plurality of illumination light sources M71 in the backlight device M7. The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to adjust the brightness of the plurality of effect light sources M81 in the effect light emitting device M8, and can be realized by the same method as the brightness adjustment of the backlight device M7.

  Specifically, in the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 61, the upper image display panel 131 is provided with a touch panel. The upper image display panel 131 can display a backlight brightness adjustment screen. The backlight brightness adjustment screen may be displayed by the operation of both the player and the administrator, or may be displayed by the operation of only the administrator. The display by the operation only by the administrator is exemplified by a method of operating from the “AUDIO menu”.

  The backlight brightness adjustment screen has a brightness adjustment button area 1311 and a reel selection button area 1312. The brightness adjustment button area 1311 includes a plurality of brightness adjustment buttons 1311a, 1311b, and 1311c such as three. These brightness adjustment buttons 1311a, 1311b, and 1311c make it possible to adjust the brightness in a plurality of stages such as three stages.

  On the other hand, the reel selection button area 1312 has five reel selection buttons 1312a to 1312e. These reel selection buttons 1312a to 1312e enable selection of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e, respectively.

  The brightness adjustment of the backlight device M7 is realized by the backlight brightness adjustment processing routine of FIG. Specifically, the backlight brightness adjustment processing routine is periodically executed as one of various routines during the execution or stop of the game. When the backlight brightness adjustment processing routine is executed, it is first determined whether or not the backlight brightness adjustment mode is set (S701). If it is not the backlight luminance adjustment mode (S701, NO), this routine is terminated. On the other hand, when the backlight brightness adjustment button is pressed on the mode selection screen of the upper image display panel 131, it is determined that the backlight brightness adjustment mode is set (S701, YES). Then, instead of the mode selection screen, a backlight luminance adjustment screen is displayed on the upper image display panel 131 (S702).

  Next, a reel selection process is executed (S703). For example, as shown in FIG. 61, when the reel selection buttons 1312a to 1312e in the reel selection button area 1312 are pressed, the pressed reel selection buttons 1312a to 1312e change color. Then, it is emphasized that the backlight device M7 of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e corresponding to the arrangement of the reel selection buttons 1312a to 1312e is selected as a brightness adjustment target. Further, when the reel selection buttons 1312a to 1312e that are targeted for brightness adjustment are further pressed, the state is returned to the state before the color change so as to indicate that the brightness adjustment is not performed. By repeating such a pressing operation, one or more reel selection buttons 1312a to 1312e (first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e) to be subjected to brightness adjustment are determined.

  Thereafter, when any one of the luminance adjustment buttons 1311a, 1311b, and 1311c in the luminance adjustment button area 1311 is pressed, the luminance adjustment buttons 1311a, 1311b, and 1311c are selected as the luminance adjustment target. The backlight devices M7 of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e emit illumination light (S704). As a result, the backlight devices M7 of the first to fifth reel units M11a to M11e are collectively or sequentially adjusted while the luminance of the illumination light is visually confirmed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the adjustment is completed (S705). At this time, the determination of the completion of adjustment is performed by determining whether or not a pressing operation has been performed for a predetermined time or more, or by determining whether or not an adjustment completion button (not shown) has been pressed. If the adjustment is not completed (S705, NO), the process is re-executed from S703. On the other hand, when the adjustment is completed (S705, YES), the backlight brightness adjustment screen is deleted, and various screens such as a mode selection screen and a demo screen are displayed (S706). Then, this routine ends.

(Payline production)
Also, the slot machine 10 of the first and second embodiments is configured to display the payline L on the upper image display panel 131 as shown in FIG. The payline L of the upper image display panel 131 is displayed when switched to the payline display screen.

  The payline display screen has the same form as the display window 150 payline L arranged on the front surface of the reel device M1. Specifically, payline generation rows 1313 are arranged symmetrically. The leftmost payline generation row 1313 arranged on the left side when viewed from the player side has 25 payline generation units 1313a. The right end payline generation row 1314 arranged on the right side has 25 payline generation units 1314a. The payline L is activated by connecting the left and right payline generation units 1313a and 1314a.

  The payline display screen is displayed when a combination of the rearranged symbols 501 is won. For example, when winning a combination of “PLUM” symbols 501, the “PLUM” symbols 501 of the winning combination are won by the illumination light of the backlight device M 7 with different brightness, color, and blinking state from other parts. Directed. On the payline display screen, a payline effect is performed in conjunction with a winning effect by the backlight device M7. Here, “link” refers to associating a payline effect with a winning effect by the backlight device M7.

  Specifically, a simulated winning symbol 1315 is displayed in the same arrangement manner as the winning combination. Then, a payline L is displayed on these simulated winning symbols 1315. Subsequently, for example, as shown in FIG. 64, when the winning effect by the backlight device M7 is an effect of repeating the operation of highlighting the symbols 501 in order, the simulated winning symbol 1315 is sequentially turned at the same timing as the winning effect. The payline effect emphasized by is executed.

<<< Third Embodiment >>>
In the first embodiment described above, the gaming machine that realizes the reel control in an analog manner is shown. In the second embodiment, a gaming machine that digitally realizes reel control is shown. In the third embodiment, the five first reels M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel of the gaming machines of the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Various aspects relating to the rotation control and stop control of the reel M3e will be described. Therefore, the third embodiment is a gaming machine (first embodiment) that realizes reel control in an analog manner, or a gaming machine (second embodiment) that realizes reel control in a digital manner. Can be applied. Therefore, the mechanical structure and hardware configuration of the gaming machine in the third embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment or the second embodiment. A program for executing the processing shown in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 66 to 80 to be described later is stored in advance in the ROM 72 (FIG. 38) of the gaming machine of the first embodiment or the second embodiment. Values such as variables required when the program is executed are stored in the RAM 73 (FIG. 38).

  In the third embodiment, the reel M3 of the first reel unit M11a is referred to as a first reel M3a, the reel M3 of the second reel unit M11b is referred to as a second reel M3b, and the reel M3 of the third reel unit M11c is referred to as a reel M3. The reel M3 of the fourth reel unit M11d is referred to as a fourth reel M3d, and the reel M3 of the fifth reel unit M11e is referred to as a fifth reel M3e. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish these five reels, they are simply referred to as a reel M3.

  In the third embodiment, the symbols are all symbols used in the gaming machine 300, and the five first reels M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e. Are displayed so as to be visible to the player. The symbol includes a scatter symbol. The scatter symbol is a symbol that has a rearrangement as a condition for establishing a winning regardless of an active line (pay line). In particular, it is preferable that the winning condition is that a predetermined number of scatter symbols are rearranged.

  The outline of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment is an effect premised on the structure after reach, so that six types of individual effects to be described later can be selected at random, and symbols can be moved frame by frame. It has data, and each reel is capable of frame advance and reverse rotation independently, and each reel has a speed controller.

  In addition, it has a start button but there is no stop button in principle. The principle is that there are gaming machines in which a stop button is activated for some reels but not all reels in a certain game state. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the symbol arrangement is determined at random, and then a prize is determined based on the determined symbol arrangement, and the determined symbol is arranged as a rearrangement. . Therefore, a gaming machine that first determines a winning combination or loss by a winning process on the main control board, and then determines a reel stop position so as not to contradict the winning result according to the timing of the player's operation. Is different. That is, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the gaming machine in which the symbol arrangement is determined according to the timing of the player's operation after the internal flag of a certain combination is established.

FIG. 65 shows an outline of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment. The gaming machine according to the third embodiment is
A gaming machine that executes a unit game in which a payout is determined based on rearranged symbols,
A display (for example, the display window 150 described above) having a display area in which a symbol associated with each of a plurality of scroll lines (for example, the five reels M3a to M3e described above) is displayed;
A controller for controlling a unit game for moving a symbol associated with the scroll line and rearranging the symbol in the display area, comprising: (1-1-1) to (1-1-5) And a controller programmed to execute the process (for example, the CPU 71 described above).
(1-1-1) Processing for randomly determining symbols to be rearranged (for example, step S8 described above),
(1-1-2) Processing for displaying the symbol associated with the scroll line in the display area so as to move in the first mode along the scroll line (for example, step S6613 and step S6617 described later) ),
(1-1-3) Processing for stopping a symbol associated with at least one scroll line among the plurality of scroll lines and displaying the symbol on the display area (for example, step S6727 described later),
(1-1-4) At least one scroll among the scroll lines corresponding to the moving symbol, triggered by reaching the reach by the symbol stopped and displayed by the process of (1-1-3). Processing for displaying symbols associated with lines in the display area so as to move in a second mode different from the first mode (for example, steps S6719 and S6725 described later), and (1-1- 5) A process of automatically stopping symbols associated with at least one scroll line of the plurality of scroll lines and rearranging the symbols determined by the process of (1-1-1) (for example, Step S11 described above and Step S6727 described later).

  The gaming machine according to the third embodiment has a display and a controller. The display has a display area where symbols are displayed. The result of the unit game executed in the gaming machine is determined by the rearranged symbols. The unit game is a game in which a symbol is rearranged at random after a symbol to be rearranged is randomly determined and symbol movement is started.

  The display area of the display corresponds to, for example, an opening or a window in which a symbol can be visually recognized on the front surface of the housing in which the reel is arranged. Further, in the case of a video reel or the like, it corresponds to the display surface itself of the display panel for displaying the video reel image.

  The gaming machine preferably has a start button that can be operated by the player. Based on the controller receiving a signal indicating that the start button has been operated by the player, the controller preferably determines symbols to be rearranged at random and controls the display of symbols in the display area.

  The plurality of scroll lines described above are preferably formed in parallel with each other in the display area. For example, one reel formed in a cylindrical shape corresponds to one scroll line. Further, an image of one reel formed in a cylindrical shape (so-called one video reel) corresponds to one scroll line. As described above, the scroll line in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment is not limited as long as the symbol can move along, and may be a reel formed mechanically or a reel displayed as an image. .

  Furthermore, in the first aspect, it is preferable that the symbol moves in the first direction at a predetermined speed along a scroll line associated with the symbol. This first aspect is preferably a normal symbol movement aspect in a gaming machine. For example, the first mode is preferably a symbol movement mode (standard mode) when the basic game is played in a normal gaming state.

  Reach is a state just before reaching a state where at least some symbols are stopped and displayed and the winning of a prize can be judged by visual recognition, and is stopped at the end when the winning becomes a state that can be judged by visual recognition. The state where the scroll line symbol is moving. For example, if the winning condition is that there are five scroll lines and five predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed, the symbols associated with the two scroll lines are stopped and the predetermined symbols are displayed. Reach when 4 stops are displayed. As described above, even if there are three scroll lines of the moving symbol, the reach may be reached depending on the winning conditions. Therefore, if there are five scroll lines (for example, reels), not only will the reels reach when the four reels stop, but one or three reels stop depending on the winning conditions. Sometimes reach at a certain point.

  The first mode shows the mode of movement of the symbol. The direction in which the symbol moves, the speed, the acceleration, the time until it stops, the number of pauses, the time, the direction when moving again, and the speed , Acceleration, time until next stop, final stop, etc. can be specified. In particular, the first aspect is preferably a reference aspect. That is, when a normal unit game is being performed, it is preferable to display symbols in the first mode.

  Similarly, the second mode also indicates the mode of movement of the symbol, as long as the direction in which the symbol moves, the speed, acceleration, stop, etc. can be specified. The second aspect is different from the first aspect. If any one of the moving direction, the speed, the acceleration, the stop, and the like specifying the aspect is different, the aspect is different. For example, there are some which make the rotation speed of the reels different or reverse the rotation direction.

  In the process (1-1-1), symbols to be rearranged are randomly determined. For example, a random number is generated and a symbol is determined by a winning process or the like. This process is a process of determining symbols to be rearranged, and the content of the effect is not determined by this process. Therefore, in the process (1-1-1), only the symbols to be rearranged are determined, and the content of the effect is not determined.

  In the process (1-1-2), the symbol associated with the scroll line is displayed in the display area so as to move along the scroll line in the first mode. The symbol is associated with each of the plurality of scroll lines. For example, a symbol attached to a reel is associated with the reel. Note that the same type of symbols may be associated with different scroll lines. For example, the symbol “7” may be associated with either the first scroll line (first reel) or the second scroll line (second reel). Further, it is preferable that a plurality of symbols are associated with each of the scroll lines in a predetermined order. For example, a plurality of symbols attached to a reel are arranged in association with each other in a predetermined order along the reel. Therefore, the symbols move in a predetermined order along the scroll line.

  In the process (1-1-3), symbols associated with at least one scroll line among the plurality of scroll lines are stopped and displayed in the display area. The scroll line for stopping the symbol may be at least one scroll line.

  (1-1-4) is a process when the reach is reached by the symbol stopped and displayed by the process (1-1-3). Reach may not be achieved by the processing of (1-1-3). In this case, the process (1-1-4) is not executed. In a second mode different from the first mode, a symbol associated with at least one scroll line among the scroll lines in which the symbol is still moving is triggered by reaching the reach due to the stopped display symbol. Display in the display area so as to move with.

  In the process (1-1-5), symbols of at least one scroll line among the plurality of scroll lines are automatically stopped and rearranged after the movement of the symbols is started. The unit game ends when the symbols are rearranged. As described above, in principle, the symbols determined in the process (1-1-1) are automatically stopped and rearranged without being operated by the player. Further, even when the symbol is stopped and displayed by the player's operation, only a part of the plurality of scroll lines is displayed, and the remaining scroll lines are (1- The symbols determined in the process 1-1) are automatically stopped.

  Thus, since the gaming machine according to the present embodiment does not involve any player operation in principle, the symbol arrangement itself is randomly determined by the process (1-1-1), and then the determined symbol is determined. The award is determined by the arrangement of the symbols, and the symbols determined in the process (1-1-1) can be rearranged.

  In the unit game, after reaching reach, the symbols are displayed by switching from the first mode to the second mode, so that it is possible to urge the player to concentrate on the unit game that is of interest to the player.

  After reaching the reach, the symbols are displayed by switching from the first mode to the second mode, so that the moving symbols can be visually recognized by the player. When a player reaches a reach that is more likely to win, the player is more interested in symbols that are rearranged afterwards. In this way, the player can watch the progress of the symbols without losing sight of the symbols that are attracting high interest.

  As described above, on the premise of reach, a symbol action occurs as the second mode, but as described later, the symbol action by the first display control process to the fifth display control process is reached. In accordance with the action program prepared in advance, the program for the first mode (normal reel rotation) is used to control the display of symbols still moving (rotation control of the rotating reel). Change the program from (Program) and control.

  In the control process, the number of scroll lines (the number of reels) is N, and when the number of scroll lines where the symbols are stopped reaches N−n, whether or not the reach has been reached with reference to the reach determination table. Determine. This reach determination table is a table in which symbol arrangement coordinates and a combination of prizes are associated with each other. If the pattern in which the symbols stop is random (ie, the symbols do not always stop in order from the left), determine which symbol is still moving (revolving reel) and reach determination A table is extracted and a determination is made based on the table.

  In addition, at the stage where the reach is determined, the reach action of the plurality of scroll lines (the plurality of reels) is randomly selected using a random number. That is, symbol actions by first display control processing to fifth display control processing, which will be described later, are randomly selected using random numbers when it is determined to be reach (see step S6725 in FIG. 67). In this way, the process of randomly determining the symbol arrangement and the process of determining the reach action are performed separately. For this reason, it differs from what determines whether to perform reach action with the winning process of a combination. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the reach action has reached reach, there is no fake effect (so-called “gase”), and any reach action is selected upon reaching reach.

In addition, the process of (1-1-4) is as follows.
(1-2-1) Every time a symbol associated with one scroll line of the plurality of scroll lines is stopped, a process of determining whether or not reach has been reached by the stopped display symbol (for example, described later) Step S6719),
(1-2-2) A process of displaying a symbol associated with a scroll line in which a symbol of the plurality of scroll lines is moving in the display area so as to move in the second mode (for example, (1-2-3) When it is determined that the reach has been reached by the process (1-2-1) (for example, steps S6719 and S6725 described later), It is preferable to include a process of calling and executing the process of 1-2-2).

  The process of (1-2-1) is a process of determining whether or not reach has been reached by the symbol that is stopped and displayed each time the symbol is stopped.

  The process (1-2-2) is a process for displaying the symbol associated with the scroll line to which the symbol is moving so as to move in the second mode.

  The process of (1-2-3) is a process of displaying the symbol so as to move in the second mode when it is determined that the reach has been reached by the process of (1-2-1).

  In this way, only when the reach is actually reached, the symbol can be displayed to move in the second mode, and a suitable process can be determined and executed as appropriate according to the progress of the unit game. it can.

further,
The second mode includes a plurality of post-reach modes that define a mode of symbol movement after reaching reach,
The process of (1-2-3) is as follows:
(1-3-1) It is preferable to include a process (for example, Steps S6725 and S6727 described later) for determining, as the second mode, one post-reach mode randomly selected from the plurality of post-reach modes. .

  The second aspect includes a plurality of post-reach aspects. Each of the plurality of post-reach modes is a mode of symbol movement after reaching the reach. In the process (1-3-1), one post-reach mode is randomly selected from a plurality of post-reach modes, and the selected one post-reach mode is determined as the second mode.

  The process (1-3-1) is executed separately from the process (1-1-1) described above. That is, a process of selecting one reach post-reach mode is performed separately from the process of determining the symbols to be rearranged. By doing in this way, only the process which became necessary according to progress of the unit game can be performed. Unit game processing can be made quick and simple.

  Further, the above-described processing (1-1-1) and processing (1-3-1) are executed by a common controller. That is, the process (1-1-1) and the process (1-3-1) are executed by the same controller. By doing so, the configuration of the gaming machine can be simplified.

<< Overview of First Display Control Process >>
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-4-1) Processing for displaying the symbol on the display area so as to move the symbol by a predetermined distance (for example, step S6815 described later),
(1-4-2) After the process (1-4-1), a process of stopping the symbol for a predetermined time and displaying it in the display area (for example, steps S6811 and S6813 described later), and (1-4-2) Processing for executing the processing of (1-4-1) and (1-4-2) at least once (for example, step S6817 described later), and (1-4-4) ) After executing the process (1-4-3), stop the symbols determined in the process (1-1-1) and display the symbols in the display area (for example, step S6727 described later) ).

  By executing the above-described processes (1-4-1) to (1-4-3), the symbol can be moved to a predetermined distance. For example, by repeatedly executing the processes (1-4-1) to (1-4-2) a plurality of times, the symbols can be gradually moved step by step by a predetermined distance. As described above, the movement of symbols different from the normal (first mode) can prompt the player to concentrate his / her consciousness on the unit game that is of interest to the player.

<< Outline of Second Display Control Process >>
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-5-1) Processing for stopping the symbol and displaying it in the display area (for example, steps S6811 and S6919 described later),
(1-5-2) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in the same manner as the first mode (for example, step S6915 described later),
(1-5-3) Processing for executing the processing of (1-5-1) and (1-5-2) at least once (for example, step S6921 to be described later), and (1-5-4) ) After executing the processing of (1-5-3), processing for stopping the symbols determined in the processing of (1-1-1) and displaying them in the display area (for example, step S6727 described later) ).

  By executing the processes (1-5-1) to (1-5-3), the symbol can be stopped and moved (for example, re-spin). For example, by repeatedly executing the processes (1-5-1) to (1-5-2) a plurality of times, the stop and movement of the symbols can be repeated, which is different from the normal (first mode). By making the symbol move, the player can be attracted to the unit game.

<< Overview of Third Display Control Process >>
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-6-1) Processing for displaying the symbol on the display area so as to move the symbol by a predetermined distance (for example, step S7015 described later),
(1-6-2) After the process of (1-6-1), a process of stopping the symbol for a predetermined time and displaying it in the display area (for example, steps S7011 and S7015 described later),
(1-6-3) A process of executing the processes of (1-6-1) and (1-6-2) at least once (for example, step S7017 described later),
(1-6-4) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a manner similar to the first manner (for example, step S7021 described later),
(1-6-5) Processing for executing the processing of (1-6-1) to (1-6-4) at least once (for example, step S7019 described later), and (1-6-6) ) After executing the process (1-6-5), the symbol determined in the process (1-1-1) is stopped and displayed in the display area (for example, step S6727 to be described later) ).

  When the process (1-6-1) and the process (1-6-2) are repeatedly executed, the symbol can be gradually moved step by step by a predetermined distance. In the process (1-6-4), it is preferable to display the symbol in the display area so as to move a distance longer than a predetermined distance. In this way, for example, after the symbol is moved a short distance, the symbol can be moved a long distance. Further, when the processes (1-6-1) to (1-6-4) are repeatedly executed, an operation of gradually moving the symbol by a predetermined distance stepwise and an operation of moving the symbol by a long distance are repeated. Can be executed. In this way, it is possible to urge the player to concentrate his / her attention on the unit game that is of interest to the player.

<< Outline of Fourth Display Control Process >>
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-7-1) Processing for stopping the symbol and displaying it in the display area (for example, step S7111 described later),
(1-7-2) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in the same manner as the first mode (for example, step S7115 described later),
(1-7-3) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a direction different from the first mode (for example, step S7121 described later),
(1-7-4) Processing for displaying the symbol on the display area so as to move at a speed different from that of the first mode (for example, step S7127 described later),
(1-7-5) A process for executing any one of the processes (1-7-2) to (1-7-4) after executing the process (1-7-1). (For example, steps S7113 to S7129 described later),
(1-7-6) Processing for executing the processing of (1-7-5) at least once (for example, step S7131 to be described later), and (1-7-7) (1-7-6) After executing the process, it is preferable to have a process (for example, step S6727 described later) for stopping the symbol determined in the process (1-1-1) and displaying it on the display area.

  After the symbols are temporarily stopped by executing the processes (1-7-1) to (1-7-5), the symbols are moved in the same manner as the first mode, moved in different directions, or at different speeds. Since the symbol is displayed in either mode of movement, the player can be attracted to the unit game by making the symbol movement different from the normal (first mode). By repeatedly executing the processing of (1-7-1) to (1-7-5), there is a possibility that the symbol moves in a different manner each time the symbol moves, and whenever the symbol moves in a different manner, It can give a sense of expectation to the player.

<< Overview of Fifth Display Control Process >>
The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-8-1) Among a plurality of scroll lines in which a symbol is moving, a predetermined symbol among symbols associated with the first scroll line and a plurality of scroll lines in which the symbol is moving A process of displaying in the display area so that a symbol associated with the predetermined symbol among symbols associated with a second scroll line different from the first scroll line of the first scroll line is moved side by side ( For example, steps S7211 and S7213 described later)
(1-8-2) After executing the processing of (1-8-1), the predetermined symbol and the symbol associated with the predetermined symbol are different from the speed of the first mode. (1-8-3) After executing the process (1-8-2), the process of displaying in the display area so as to move in the display area (for example, step S7219 described later) It is preferable to include a process (for example, step S6727 described later) for stopping the symbols determined in the process -1) and displaying them in the display area.

  By executing the processes (1-8-1) and (1-8-2), the associated symbols can be displayed so as to move side by side, for example, so that the phases move together. For example, since the predetermined symbol “7” moves in a line in the horizontal direction, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the result of the unit game will be advantageous.

<< Reel rotation start processing >>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reel rotation start processing that is called and executed in step S9 of FIG. 47 described above.

  First, the CPU 71 determines whether or not to normally rotate the reel (step S6611). Whether or not to normally rotate the reel can be determined based on the result of a winning process by generating a random number.

  When it is determined that the reel is normally rotated (YES), the CPU 71 selects a normal rotation mode (step S6613). This normal stop mode corresponds to the “first mode”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reel is not normally rotated (NO), the CPU 71 selects a special rotation mode (step S6615).

  This special rotation mode has a plurality of modes, and includes a sixth display control process to a twelfth display control process to be described later. In the process of step S6615, a random number is generated and one of these processes is selected as a special rotation mode by a winning process. The sixth display control process to the twelfth display control process include not only those related to rotation start processing but also those related to rotation stop processing. For example, a sixth display control process, an eighth display control process, a ninth display control process, a tenth display control process, and an eleventh display control process described later are processes related to the rotation stop process. In addition, a sixth display control process, a seventh display control process, and a twelfth display control process, which will be described later, are processes related to the rotation start process. Note that the sixth display control process is a process including both a rotation start process and a rotation stop process.

  By the process of selecting the special rotation mode in step S6615, all the contents of the special rotation mode including the rotation start process and the rotation stop process are determined. That is, all display modes required in the unit game can be determined from when the operation button is operated in the process of step S4 until the reel starts to rotate. By doing in this way, a unit game can be ended without performing the process which determines a display mode in the middle of a unit game, and the process of a unit game can be performed quickly and simply.

  Next, the CPU 71 executes reel rotation processing in the manner selected in step S6613 or S6615 (step S6617), and ends this subroutine.

<< Reel rotation stop processing >>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reel rotation stop processing that is called and executed in step S11 of FIG. 47 described above.

  First, the CPU 71 determines whether or not to normally stop the reel (step S6711). This determination process is a process in which a random number is generated and whether or not to normally stop by a winning process is determined at random, and the result is determined.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the reel is normally stopped (YES), the CPU 71 selects the normal stop mode (step S6713). This normal stop mode corresponds to the “first mode”. On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that the reel is not normally stopped (NO), the CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6717 described later.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether it is time to stop the reel (step S6717). When the CPU 71 determines that it is not the timing to stop the reel (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S6717.

  When the CPU 71 determines that it is time to stop the reel (YES), it determines whether or not reach has been reached based on the symbol of the already stopped reel (step S6719). If it is determined that it is not time to stop the reel (NO), the process proceeds to step S6727 described later. In this way, the reel can be stopped in a normal stop mode or a special stop mode.

  The determination of whether or not the reach in step S6719 has been reached can be made only with the symbols of reels that have already been stopped if they are normal symbols. Since the predetermined winning combination has been determined by the combination determination process in step S8 described above, it is determined whether the reach is achieved by comparing the symbols arranged along the effective line with the symbols constituting the winning combination. Can be judged. Therefore, as a result of the comparison, when one symbol of the symbols constituting the winning combination has not been determined, it can be determined that the reach has been reached.

  On the other hand, when scatter symbols are used, the number of scatter symbols can be counted from the symbols of reels that have already stopped to determine whether or not reach has been reached. By referring to the data table shown in FIG. 42 using the code number of the symbol of the reel that has already stopped, the number of scatter symbols that have already been stopped (the number of scatter symbols that have been stopped) can be counted. As described above, when scatter symbols are used, it is determined whether or not a prize is won based on the number of scatter symbols rearranged. That is, a prize can be awarded when the number of rearranged scatter symbols is greater than a predetermined number (the number of winning scatter symbols). Further, the number of scatter symbols to be stopped (the number of scatter symbols scheduled to be stopped) can be obtained from the combination determined by the determination process in step S8. The number of stopped scatter symbols and the number of scheduled scatter symbols described above can be obtained by referring to the data table shown in FIG. 42 using a code number indicating a symbol. As described above, in the case of a unit game using scatter symbols, it is possible to determine whether or not reach has been reached from the number of stopped scatter symbols, the number of scheduled scatter symbols, and the number of winning scatter symbols.

  When it is determined that the reach has been reached (YES), the CPU 71 determines whether or not the above-described normal stop mode is selected (step S6721). When the CPU 71 determines that the normal stop mode is not selected (NO), the CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6727 described later. In this way, when the special stop mode has already been selected, it can be determined whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in step S6723 which will be described later. Note that by including the reach effect in the special stop mode selected in the process of step S6715 described above, the reach effect itself can be executed even when it is determined in step S6723 that the reach effect is not performed.

  When it is determined that the normal stop mode is selected (YES), the CPU 71 determines whether or not a reach effect is to be performed (step S6723). Whether or not a reach effect is to be performed may be determined by generating a random number, performing a winning process, and the result. When determining that the reach effect is not performed (NO), the CPU 71 shifts the processing to step S6727 described later.

  When it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed (YES), the CPU 71 selects a reach effect mode (step S6725). This reach production mode corresponds to the “second mode”. There are a plurality of aspects in the reach effect aspect, and there are a first display control process to a fifth display control process to be described later. In the process of step S6725, a random number is generated and one of these is selected as a reach effect mode by a winning process.

  Next, the CPU 71 executes reel stop control in the selected manner (step S6727). The reel is stopped in the various modes selected in step S6713 or S6725 described above.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the reel has stopped (step S6729). When the CPU 71 determines that the reel is not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S6729. When determining that the reels have stopped (YES), the CPU 71 determines whether all the reels have stopped (step S6731).

  When the CPU 71 determines that all the reels are not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S6717 described above. On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that all the reels have stopped (YES), this subroutine is terminated.

<< First Display Control Process >>
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the first display control process. This subroutine is selected in step S6725 in FIG. 67 and called and executed in step S6727.

  The first display control process is a process related to stop control of the next reel that has reached reach. That is, in the process related to the control of the reel (hereinafter referred to as the control target reel) that is the next stop control target when the reach is reached by the stop control of at least one of the plurality of reels. is there.

<Outline of First Display Control Process>
After reaching the reach, the controlled reel moves slowly, pauses just before the active line where the bonus symbol of the reel that has already stopped is located, and then moves forward one frame at a time every 0.5 seconds repeat.

  In the first display control process, the effective line refers to three horizontally extending lines, ie, an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage (see FIGS. 81A to 81B-6). Also, in FIGS. 81 (a) to 81 (b-6), the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are arranged in order from the left. Yes. Furthermore, as described above, when the number of rearranged bonus symbols becomes five or more, the bonus game is entered and the bonus game is entered. In FIG. 81 (a) to FIG. 81 (b-6), a symbol with a white circle “◯” indicates a bonus symbol.

  More specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 81 (a) to 81 (b-6). As shown in FIG. 81 (a), the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b adjacent to the right stop and reach. At this time, as shown in FIG. 81A, the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e are still rotating. Since the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b are stopped, the reels to be controlled become the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e. Hereinafter, the third reel M3c will be described as a control target reel. On the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the upper and lower stages, and on the second reel M3b, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the middle stage. Accordingly, the three bonus symbols “◯” are stopped and displayed.

  Next, after the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, is rotated on the side of rotation slower than the normal rotation speed, it is temporarily stopped and the symbol “BAR” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 81 (b-1)). ). Next, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, the symbol “7” is located in the upper stage, and the symbol “BAR” located in the middle stage is the lower stage. (FIG. 81 (b-2)).

  Next, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, and the symbol “7” located in the upper row is positioned in the middle row (FIG. 81 (b-3)). )). Further, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned in the upper stage, and the symbol “7” that was positioned in the middle stage is the lower stage (FIG. 81 (b-4)).

  Further, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, and the bonus symbol “◯” located in the upper row is positioned in the middle row (FIG. 81 (b-5)). )). Further, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned in the upper stage, and the bonus symbol “O” that was positioned in the middle stage is displayed. It is located in the lower stage (FIG. 81 (b-6)).

  As shown in FIG. 81 (b-6), the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned at the upper and lower stages of the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “O” is positioned at the middle stage of the second reel M3b, and the third reel Bonus symbols “◯” are positioned in the upper and lower stages of M3c. As described above, the number of the bonus symbols “◯” that are stopped and displayed is five, satisfying the bonus-in condition and shifting to the bonus game.

  The above-mentioned “one frame” is the minimum unit interval of the position where the symbol can be stopped. When the reel is stopped, the adjacent position where the symbol can be stopped along the moving direction (rotation direction) of the reel M3. Refers to the interval. For example, it refers to the interval between adjacent winning lines along the reel movement direction (rotation direction). More specifically, when there are three pay lines, an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage, the interval between the upper stage and the middle stage and the interval between the middle stage and the lower stage become one frame.

<Step of first display control processing>
Specifically, the first display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The steps of the first display control process are as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 rotates the reel to be controlled on the rotation side that is slower than the normal rotation speed, and then stops the reel at a predetermined position (step S6811).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S6813).

  Next, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S6813. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 rotates the control target reel by one frame and stops it again (step S6815).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined reel stop condition is satisfied (step S6817). The predetermined reel stop condition includes, for example, a condition for becoming a bonus-in.

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the predetermined reel stop condition is not satisfied (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S6813. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined reel stop condition is satisfied (YES), the CPU 71 determines whether there is still a rotating reel (step S6819).

  Next, when determining that there is a rotating reel (YES), the CPU 71 changes the reel to be controlled (step S6821), and returns the process to step S6811 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no rotating reel (NO), that is, when it is determined that all the reels are stopped and the symbol rearrangement is completed, this subroutine is ended.

  By processing in this way, the reels can be moved one frame at a time so as to gradually approach a predetermined reel stop condition, for example, a bonus-in establishment condition, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. be able to.

<< Second Display Control Process >>
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the second display control process. This subroutine is selected in step S6725 in FIG. 67 and called and executed in step S6727.

  This second display control processing is also processing related to stop control of the next reel that has reached reach. That is, in the process related to the control of the reel (hereinafter referred to as the control target reel) that is the next stop control target when the reach is reached by the stop control of at least one of the plurality of reels. is there.

<Outline of Second Display Control Process>
After reaching reach, the reel to be controlled temporarily stops, then rotates again, once again stops, and then rotates again. Each time the controlled reel is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed so as to gradually approach a predetermined reel stop condition, for example, a bonus-in establishment condition.

  In FIG. 82A to FIG. 82B-7, a first reel M3a, a second reel M3b, a third reel M3c, a fourth reel M3d, and a fifth reel M3e are arranged in order from the left. Furthermore, as described above, when the number of rearranged bonus symbols becomes five or more, the bonus game is entered and the bonus game is entered. In FIG. 82 (a) to FIG. 82 (b-7), a symbol with a white circle “◯” indicates a bonus symbol.

  A more specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 82 (a) to 82 (b-7). As shown in FIG. 82 (a), the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b adjacent to the right stop and reach. At this time, as shown in FIG. 82A, the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e are still rotating. Since the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b are stopped, the reels to be controlled become the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e. Hereinafter, the third reel M3c will be described as a control target reel. On the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the upper and lower stages, and on the second reel M3b, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the middle stage. Accordingly, the three bonus symbols “◯” are stopped and displayed.

  Next, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, temporarily stops (first stop), and the symbol “BAR” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 82 (b-1)). Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates again (FIG. 82 (b-2)).

  Next, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, once again stops (second stop), the symbol “7” is positioned at the upper level, and the symbol “BAR” is positioned at the lower level (FIG. 82 (b) -3)). In the second stop, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, stops at a position rotated one frame downward from the first stop (FIG. 82 (b-1)) described above. Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates again (FIG. 82 (b-4)).

  Next, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, once again stops (third stop), and the symbol “7” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 82 (b-5)). In the third stop, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, stops at a position rotated downward by one frame from the second stop (FIG. 82 (b-3)) described above. Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates again (FIG. 82 (b-6)).

  Next, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, once again stops (fourth stop), the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned in the upper stage, and the symbol “7” is positioned in the lower stage (FIG. 82 ( b-7)). In the fourth stop, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, stops at a position rotated downward by one frame from the third stop (FIG. 82 (b-5)) described above.

  Furthermore, by performing the same processing, when the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, is stopped, the bonus symbol “◯” can be positioned on the upper and lower tiers (not shown). Can satisfy the fulfillment condition of, satisfy and satisfy the bonus game.

  The above-mentioned “one frame” is the minimum unit interval of the position where the symbol can be stopped. When the reel is stopped, the adjacent position where the symbol can be stopped along the moving direction (rotation direction) of the reel M3. Refers to the interval. For example, it refers to the interval between adjacent winning lines along the reel movement direction (rotation direction). More specifically, when there are three pay lines, an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage, the interval between the upper stage and the middle stage and the interval between the middle stage and the lower stage become one frame.

<Second Display Control Process Step>
Specifically, the second display control process is executed by a subroutine of FIG. The steps of the second display control process are as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 stops the reel to be controlled at a predetermined position (step S6911).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a first predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S6913).

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the first predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S6913. On the other hand, when determining that the first predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 rotates the reel to be controlled (step S6915).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a second predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S6917).

  Next, the CPU 71 performs stop control so that the control target reel is stopped at a position rotated by one frame from the position where the reel to be controlled was previously stopped (step S6919).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined reel stop condition is satisfied (step S6921). The predetermined reel stop condition includes, for example, a condition for becoming a bonus-in.

  Next, when it is determined that the predetermined reel stop condition is not satisfied (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S6913. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined reel stop condition is satisfied (YES), the CPU 71 determines whether or not there is still a rotating reel (step S6923).

  Next, when determining that there is a rotating reel (YES), the CPU 71 changes the reel to be controlled (step S6925), and returns the process to the above-described step S6911. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no rotating reel (NO), that is, when it is determined that all the reels are stopped and the symbol rearrangement is completed, this subroutine is ended.

  By processing in this way, every time the reel to be controlled rotates, anxiety that the bonus-in will not occur is given. Since the reels to be controlled are controlled so as to approach the establishment condition one frame at a time, it is possible to give a higher expectation to the player again.

<< Third Display Control Process >>
FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of third display control processing. This subroutine is selected in step S6725 in FIG. 67 and called and executed in step S6727.

  The third display control process is a process related to stop control of the next reel that has reached reach. That is, in the process related to the control of the reel (hereinafter referred to as the control target reel) that is the next stop control target when the reach is reached by the stop control of at least one of the plurality of reels. is there.

<Outline of Third Display Control Process>
After reaching reach, the reel to be controlled pauses just before the active line where the bonus symbol of the reel that has already stopped is located, then advances one frame at a time every 0.5 seconds, and then rotates Then, the action of pausing again before the active line where the bonus symbol of the reel that has already stopped is located, and then proceeding one frame at a time every 0.5 seconds is repeated. For example, the actions of frame advance and re-rotation (respin) are repeated three times. Note that frame advance is an operation that advances one frame at a time every 0.5 seconds.

  In the first display control process, the effective line refers to three horizontally extending lines, ie, an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage (see FIGS. 83A to 83B-9). In FIG. 83 (a) to FIG. 83 (b-9), the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are arranged in order from the left. Yes. Furthermore, as described above, when the number of rearranged bonus symbols becomes five or more, the bonus game is entered and the bonus game is entered. In FIG. 83 (a) to FIG. 83 (b-9), a symbol with a white circle “◯” indicates a bonus symbol.

  More specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 83 (a) to 83 (b-9). As shown in FIG. 83 (a), the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b adjacent to the right stop and reach. At this time, as shown in FIG. 83A, the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e are still rotating. Since the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b are stopped, the reels to be controlled become the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e. Hereinafter, the third reel M3c will be described as a control target reel. On the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the upper and lower stages, and on the second reel M3b, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the middle stage. Accordingly, the three bonus symbols “◯” are stopped and displayed.

  Next, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, temporarily stops, and the symbol “7” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 83 (b-1)). Next, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned in the upper row, and the symbol “7” that was positioned in the middle row is It is located in the lower stage (FIG. 83 (b-2)).

  Next, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, and the bonus symbol “◯” located in the upper row is positioned in the middle row (FIG. 83 (b-)). 3)). Further, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned in the upper stage, and the bonus symbol “O” that was positioned in the middle stage is displayed. It is located in the lower stage (FIG. 83 (b-4)).

  Next, after the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates again (FIG. 83 (b-5)), it is temporarily stopped and the symbol “7” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 83 (b-6)). Next, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned in the upper row, and the symbol “7” that was positioned in the middle row is It is located in the lower stage (FIG. 83 (b-7)).

  Next, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, and the bonus symbol “◯” located in the upper row is positioned in the middle row (FIG. 83 (b-)). 8)). Further, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates downward by one frame, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned in the upper stage, and the bonus symbol “O” that was positioned in the middle stage is displayed. It is located in the lower stage (FIG. 83 (b-9)).

  As shown in FIG. 83 (b-9), the bonus symbol “◯” is located at the upper and lower stages of the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “O” is located at the middle stage of the second reel M3b, and the third reel Bonus symbols “◯” are positioned in the upper and lower stages of M3c. As described above, the number of the bonus symbols “◯” that are stopped and displayed is five, satisfying the bonus-in condition and shifting to the bonus game.

  The above-mentioned “one frame” is the minimum unit interval of the position where the symbol can be stopped. When the reel is stopped, the adjacent position where the symbol can be stopped along the moving direction (rotation direction) of the reel M3. Refers to the interval. For example, it refers to the interval between adjacent winning lines along the reel movement direction (rotation direction). More specifically, when there are three pay lines, an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage, the interval between the upper stage and the middle stage and the interval between the middle stage and the lower stage become one frame.

<Step of Third Display Control Process>
Specifically, the third display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The steps of the third display control process are as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 stops the reel to be controlled at a predetermined position (step S7011).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a first predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S7013).

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the first predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7013. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 rotates the control target reel by one frame and stops it again (step S7015).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined reel stop condition is satisfied (step S7017). The predetermined reel stop condition includes, for example, a condition for becoming a bonus-in.

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the predetermined reel stop condition is not satisfied (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7013. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined reel stop condition is satisfied (YES), the CPU 71 determines whether or not the predetermined end condition is satisfied (step S7019). The predetermined termination condition can be, for example, that the number of times that the process of step S7021 described later has been performed has reached a predetermined number. The predetermined number of times includes, for example, three times. By doing in this way, the process of step S7011-S7023 can be repeated until the frequency | count of rotating the reel to be controlled reaches a predetermined frequency.

  If the CPU 71 determines in step S7019 that the predetermined end condition is not satisfied (NO), the CPU 71 rotates the reel to be controlled (step S7021).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a second predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S7023).

  Next, when it is determined that the second predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7023. On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that the second predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7011.

  If it is determined in the determination processing in step S7019 that the predetermined end condition is satisfied (YES), it is determined whether there is still a rotating reel (step S7025).

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that there is a rotating reel (YES), the control target reel is changed (step S7027), and the process returns to step S7011 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no rotating reel (NO), that is, when it is determined that all the reels are stopped and the symbol rearrangement is completed, this subroutine is ended.

  By performing the processing in this manner, the reel to be controlled is rotated again even though the predetermined reel stop condition is satisfied, so that the player feels anxiety and makes the same reel move in the same manner. Since the stop condition is satisfied, the expectation of the player can be further increased.

<< Fourth Display Control Process >>
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a fourth display control processing subroutine. This subroutine is selected in step S6725 in FIG. 67 and called and executed in step S6727.

  The fourth display control process is a process related to stop control of the next reel that has reached reach. That is, in the process related to the control of the reel (hereinafter referred to as the control target reel) that is the next stop control target when the reach is reached by the stop control of at least one of the plurality of reels. is there.

<Outline of Fourth Display Control Process>
After reaching reach, the reel to be controlled pauses, then rotates again in the forward direction, then pauses, then rotates again in the reverse direction, then pauses, and then slowly rotates in the forward direction. Then, repeat the action to stop. At this time, each time the controlled reel is stopped, the position where the controlled reel is stopped is changed. For example, every time the control target reel stops, the control target reel stops so as to approach an effective line where a prize can be obtained.

  Also in the fourth display control process, the effective line refers to three horizontally extending lines of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage (see FIGS. 84 (a) to 84 (b-7)). In FIGS. 84 (a) to 84 (b-7), the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are arranged in this order from the left. Yes. Furthermore, as described above, when the number of rearranged bonus symbols becomes five or more, the bonus game is entered and the bonus game is entered. In FIG. 84 (a) to FIG. 84 (b-7), a white circle “◯” symbol indicates a bonus symbol.

  More specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 84 (a) to 84 (b-7). As shown in FIG. 84 (a), the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b adjacent to the right stop and reach. At this time, as shown in FIG. 84A, the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e are still rotating. Due to the stop of the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b, the reels M3c to 5m3 are changed. Hereinafter, the third reel M3c will be described as a control target reel. On the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the upper and lower stages, and on the second reel M3b, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the middle stage. Accordingly, the three bonus symbols “◯” are stopped and displayed.

  Next, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, temporarily stops, and the symbol “BAR” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 84 (b-1)). Next, after a predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds later, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates in the forward direction (for example, downward) (FIG. 84 (b-2)).

  Next, after a predetermined time, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, temporarily stops, and the symbol “BAR” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 84 (b-3)). Next, after a predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds later, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates in the reverse direction (for example, upward) (FIG. 84 (b-4)).

  Next, after a predetermined time, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, temporarily stops, and the symbol “BAR” is positioned in the middle stage (FIG. 84 (b-5)). Next, after a predetermined time, for example, after 0.5 seconds, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, rotates slowly in the forward direction (for example, upward) (FIG. 84 (b-6)).

  Next, after a predetermined time, the third reel M3c, which is the reel to be controlled, stops, and the bonus symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the upper and lower stages (FIG. 84 (b-7)).

  84 (b-1), 84 (b-3), and 84 (b-5), as described above, the same symbol “BAR” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage. It is preferable to stop and display different symbols so that the stop position is different each time. In particular, it is preferable to gradually approach the conditions for establishing bonus-in each time the reel to be controlled stops.

  As shown in FIG. 84 (b-7), the bonus symbol “◯” is located at the upper and lower stages of the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “O” is located at the middle stage of the second reel M3b, and the third reel Bonus symbols “◯” are positioned in the upper and lower stages of M3c. As described above, the number of the bonus symbols “◯” that are stopped and displayed is five, satisfying the bonus-in condition and shifting to the bonus game.

<Step of fourth display control process>
Specifically, the fourth display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The fourth display control processing step is as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 stops the reel to be controlled at a predetermined position (step S7111).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a first predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S7113).

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the first predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7113. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 rotates the reel to be controlled in the forward direction (step S7115). The forward direction is, for example, a direction in which the control target reel rotates downward in the display window 150.

  Next, the CPU 71 stops the control target reel at a predetermined position after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the control target reel (step S7117).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a second predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S7119).

  Next, when it is determined that the second predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7119. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 rotates the reel to be controlled in the reverse direction (step S7121). The reverse direction is a direction opposite to the forward direction. For example, in the display window 150, the control target reel rotates in the upward direction.

  Next, the CPU 71 stops the control target reel at a predetermined position after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the control target reel (step S7123).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a third predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds has elapsed (step S7125).

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the third predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7125. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 slowly rotates the reel to be controlled in the forward direction (step S7127). The rotation speed in the process of step S7127 may be a speed slower than the rotation speed in step S7115 or step S7121. Also. The rotation speed of the control target reel may be gradually decreased, and the control target reel may be stopped in the next step S7129.

  Next, the CPU 71 stops the control target reel at a predetermined position after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the control target reel (step S7129).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not an end condition is satisfied (step S7131). The end condition is that the stop position of the reel to be controlled is determined to be a position that satisfies the condition for bonus-in. That is, it is a process of determining whether or not the reel to be controlled has stopped at a position satisfying the condition for the bonus-in by the process of step S7129.

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the end condition is not satisfied (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7113. On the other hand, when determining that the end condition is satisfied (YES), the CPU 71 determines whether or not there is still a rotating reel (step S7133).

  Next, when it is determined that there is a rotating reel (YES), the CPU 71 changes the reel to be controlled (step S7135), and returns the process to step S7111 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no rotating reel (NO), that is, when it is determined that all the reels are stopped and the symbol rearrangement is completed, this subroutine is ended.

  In the above-described example, the case where the processes of steps S7113 to S7129 are executed in order has been described. S7115), a process of rotating the control target reel in the reverse direction (step S7121), and a process of slowly rotating the control target reel in the forward direction (step S7127) are selected and executed. It may be. In this way, since the reel movement mode is selected at random until the end condition of step S7131 is satisfied, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension and increase expectation by visually recognizing the movement of the reel. it can.

  In the processes of steps S7117, S7123, and S7129 described above, a position at which the reel to be controlled is stopped is determined in advance. The position where the control target reel is stopped may be determined randomly. In addition, each time the controlled reel is stopped, the position where the controlled reel is stopped gradually approaches a position that satisfies the condition for the bonus-in, that is, gradually approaches the effective line where a prize can be obtained. It may be determined as follows. Thus, the player's expectation can be enhanced by stopping the reels to be controlled.

  In this way, by rotating the reel to be controlled forward, reverse, or slowly, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation while giving the player anxiety.

<< Fifth Display Control Process >>
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the fifth display control process. This subroutine is selected in step S6725 in FIG. 67 and called and executed in step S6727.

  The fifth display control process is a process related to stop control of the next reel that has reached reach. That is, in the process related to the control of the reel (hereinafter referred to as the control target reel) that is the next stop control target when the reach is reached by the stop control of at least one of the plurality of reels. is there. In the first display control process to the fourth display control process described above, the number of reels to be controlled is always one. When the plurality of reels are rotated after reaching the reach, the plurality of reels are sequentially set to 1. The reels were selected to be controlled one by one and stopped. In the fifth display control process, when the plurality of reels are rotated after reaching the reach, at least two reels are stopped and controlled as control target reels.

<Outline of Fifth Display Control Process>
After reaching the reach, all the remaining reels are controlled reels so that the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction while rotating. For example, for the same symbol “7” attached to each of the three reels, the three reels rotate while being aligned in the horizontal direction “7”-“7”-“7”. A plurality of reels rotate slowly with the symbols aligned horizontally, and then these reels stop simultaneously.

  A more specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 85 (a) to 85 (c). As shown in FIG. 85 (a), the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b adjacent to the right stop and reach. At this time, as shown in FIG. 85A, the third reel M3c to the fifth reel M3e are still rotating. Due to the stop of the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b, the reels M3c to 5m3 are changed. On the first reel M3a, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the upper and lower stages, and on the second reel M3b, the bonus symbol “◯” is positioned on the middle stage. Accordingly, the three bonus symbols “◯” are stopped and displayed.

  Next, the third reel M3c, the third reel M3c, the fifth reel M3e, the third reel M3c, the fifth reel M3e, and the third reel M3c, The rotational speeds of the 4-reel M3d and the fifth reel M3e are adjusted (FIG. 85 (b)).

  Next, when the symbols are aligned along the horizontal direction, the rotation speeds of the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are the same (FIG. 85 (c)), and then the third reel M3c, The rotational speeds of the fourth reel M3d and the fifth reel M3e are gradually decreased simultaneously, and the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are stopped simultaneously.

<Step of fifth display control process>
Specifically, the first display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The steps of the fifth display control process are as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the reel to be controlled (step S7211). When there are two control target reels, one control target reel is kept at the normal rotation speed, and the other control target reel is set at a speed different from the normal rotation speed. In this way, it is possible to align symbols while rotating the reels to be controlled. When there are three reels to be controlled, the first reel to be controlled remains at the normal rotation speed, the second reel to be controlled is set to a first speed different from the normal rotation speed, and the third reel The reel to be controlled is set to a second speed different from the normal rotation speed and the first speed. In this way, the symbols can be gradually aligned while rotating the reel to be controlled.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a reel to be controlled in which symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7213). This determination is made based on the control target reel rotating at the normal rotation speed and the control target reel rotating at the rotation speed different from the normal rotation speed. Whether or not the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction can be determined using a number for identifying the symbols. When the CPU 71 determines that there is no reel to be controlled in which the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7213.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that there are reels to be controlled with symbols aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), among the reels to be controlled with symbols aligned, the control rotates at a rotation speed different from the normal rotation speed. The rotation speed of the target reel is returned to the normal rotation speed (step S7215). By doing in this way, it is possible to continue to rotate the reel to be controlled at a normal rotation speed while maintaining the state where the symbols are aligned.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction for all the reels to be controlled (step S7217). When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are not aligned in the horizontal direction for all the reels to be controlled (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7213.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction for all the control target reels (YES), the CPU 71 gradually decreases the rotation speed of all the control target reels (step S7219).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not all reels to be controlled have been stopped (step S7221). When the CPU 71 determines that all the reels to be controlled are not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7219. On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that all the reels to be controlled have stopped (YES), the CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  As described above, since the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction while the plurality of reels to be controlled rotate, the player visually recognizes that the symbols are gradually aligned, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced.

<< Sixth Display Control Process >>
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing a sixth display control processing subroutine. This subroutine is selected in the process of step S6615 of FIG. 66, and is called and executed in step S6727 of FIG.

  The sixth display control process is a process related to the rotation control and stop control of the reel that has started rotating in response to the player operating the spin button 602.

<Overview of sixth display control process>
When the player presses the spin button 602, the first reel M3a, the third reel M3c, and the fifth reel M3e rotate in the forward direction, and the second reel M3b and the fourth reel M3d rotate in the reverse direction. Thereafter, the wild symbols are stopped in the order of the second reel M3b and the fourth reel M3d, and are slowly stopped while gradual in the order of the first reel M3a, the third reel M3c, and the fifth reel M3e.

  Note that the wild symbol is a symbol having a function that can be replaced with any of the symbols used in the gaming machine 300, and in particular, a symbol that can be replaced so that a game result is advantageous to the player. It is.

  More specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 86 (a) to 86 (b). When the player presses the spin button 602, the first reel M3a, the third reel M3c, and the fifth reel M3e rotate in the forward direction, and the second reel M3b and the fourth reel M3d rotate in the reverse direction ( FIG. 86 (a)). In FIG. 86A, a downward arrow indicates a reel that rotates in the forward direction, and an upward arrow indicates a reel that rotates in the reverse direction.

  Thereafter, the second reel M3b is stopped and the wild symbol “WILD” is stopped and displayed, and then the fourth reel M3d is stopped and the wild symbol “WILD” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 86 (b)).

  Thereafter, the rotation speed of the first reel M3a is slowed down and stopped slowly. Next, the rotation speed of the second reel M3c is slowed down and stopped slowly. Finally, the rotation speed of the fifth reel M3e is slowed down and stopped slowly.

<Step of sixth display control processing>
Specifically, the sixth display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The sixth display control process is as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 rotates the first reel M3a, the third reel M3c, and the fifth reel M3e in the forward direction in the processes of steps S6615 and S6617 in FIG. 66 described above, and moves the second reel M3b and the fourth reel M3d. Rotate in the opposite direction.

  The reel rotation process is preferably performed as follows. As described above, it is determined that the wild symbol “WILD” is stopped and displayed on the second reel M3b and the fourth reel M3d by the combination determination process in step S8. Therefore, it is determined whether or not there is a reel that stops and displays the wild symbol “WILD” on a predetermined effective line among the five first reels M3a to M3e. Of the five first reels M3a to fifth reel M3e, when it is determined that there is a reel that stops displaying the wild symbol “WILD”, the reel that is scheduled to stop displaying the wild symbol “WILD” is rotated in the reverse direction, A reel that is not scheduled to stop and display the wild symbol “WILD” is rotated in the forward direction. In this way, the reel on which the wild symbol “WILD” is to be stopped and displayed can always be rotated in the reverse direction. These processes can be executed by the processes of steps S6615 and S6617 of FIG. 66 described above.

  Next, the CPU 71 stops the second reel M3b after a predetermined time has elapsed, for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation (step S7311).

  Next, the CPU 71 stops the fourth reel M3d after a predetermined time elapses from a predetermined timing, for example, when step S7311 is executed (step S7313).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the wild symbol “WILD” is stopped and displayed on both the stopped second reel M3b and fourth reel M3d (step S7315).

  When the CPU 71 determines that the wild symbol “WILD” is stopped and displayed on both the stopped second reel M3b and the fourth reel M3d (YES), the rotational speed of the first reel M3a is gradually decreased (step S7317). ).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the first reel M3a is stopped (step S7319). When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a is not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7317.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a has stopped (YES), the CPU 71 gradually decreases the rotation speed of the third reel M3c (step S7321).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the third reel M3c has stopped (step S7323). When the CPU 71 determines that the third reel M3c is not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7321.

  When determining that the third reel M3c has stopped (YES), the CPU 71 gradually decreases the rotation speed of the fifth reel M3e (step S7325).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the fifth reel M3e is stopped (step S7327). When the CPU 71 determines that the fifth reel M3e is not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7325.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the fifth reel M3e has stopped (YES), the CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the wild symbol “WILD” is not stopped and displayed on both the stopped second reel M3b and the fourth reel M3d in the determination processing of step S7315 described above (NO), the first reel M3a The third reel M3c and the fifth reel M3e are stopped in the normal manner (first manner) (step S7329), and this subroutine is finished.

  By doing so, first, the five reels are rotated so that the rotation directions are different from each other, so that the player can be surprised and expected. Furthermore, since the wild symbol is stopped and displayed, the expectation can be further enhanced. Finally, since it is stopped slowly, the player can be tensed and attracted to the movement of the reel from the start of rotation to the rearrangement.

<< Seventh Display Control Process >>
FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the seventh display control process. This subroutine is selected in the process of step S6615 of FIG. 66, and is called and executed in step S6617.

  The seventh display control process is a process related to the rotation control and stop control of the reel that has started rotating in response to the player operating the spin button 602.

<Overview of seventh display control process>
When the player presses the spin button 602, the symbols on the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e take 0.5 seconds to reach a position half a frame below. And slowly shift. Thereafter, immediately after the symbol is shifted to a position half a frame below, all the reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are simultaneously reversely rotated at high speed.

  “One frame” is a minimum unit interval of positions where symbols can be stopped, and an interval between adjacent positions where symbols can be stopped along the moving direction (rotation direction) of the reel M3 when the reels stop. Say. For example, it refers to the interval between adjacent winning lines along the reel movement direction (rotation direction). More specifically, when there are three pay lines, an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage, the interval between the upper stage and the middle stage and the interval between the middle stage and the lower stage become one frame. Therefore, the above-mentioned “half frame” is a half interval of one frame, and the position of the “half frame” refers to, for example, an intermediate position between the upper stage and the middle stage or an intermediate position between the middle stage and the lower stage. .

  More specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 87 (a) to 87 (c). Until the player presses the spin button 602, the symbol “BAR” is stopped and displayed on the first reel M3a, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the second reel M3b, and the bonus is displayed on the third reel M3c. The symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the fourth reel M3d, and the bonus symbol “O” is stopped and displayed on the fifth reel M3e (FIG. 87 (a)). .

  Next, when the player presses the spin button 602, the symbol “BAR” of the first reel M3a, the symbol “7” of the second reel M3b, the bonus symbol “◯” of the third reel M3c, and the symbol “◯” of the fourth reel M3d. 7 ”and the bonus symbol“ ◯ ”on the fifth reel M3e move in the forward direction (downward) to a position half a frame lower in 0.5 seconds (FIG. 87 (b)).

  Next, after moving to a position half a frame below, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e rotate simultaneously in the reverse direction (upward). To start. Then, it rotates at a rotational speed faster than the normal rotational speed (FIG. 87 (c)).

<Step of seventh display control processing>
Specifically, the seventh display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The seventh display control process is as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 rotates the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e in the forward direction at a rotation speed slower than a normal rotation speed (step S7411). ).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols on the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e have moved to a position below the half frame (step S7413). ).

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e have not moved to a position below the half frame (NO), step S7413. Return processing to.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e have moved to a position half a frame lower (YES), the first reel M3a Then, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are stopped (step S7415).

  Next, the CPU 71 rotates the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e in the reverse direction at a rotation speed higher than the normal rotation speed (step S7417). This subroutine is finished.

  Since the player rotates slowly at first and then rotates in the opposite direction, the player can be surprised and tense, and an effect that is slow and steep can be provided to the player.

<< Eighth Display Control Process >>
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the eighth display control process. This subroutine is selected in the process of step S6615 of FIG. 66, and is called and executed in step S6727 of FIG.

  The eighth display control process is a process related to the rotation control and stop control of the reel that has started rotating in response to the player operating the spin button 602.

<Outline of eighth display control process>
All reels rotate at normal rotation speed for 2 seconds. Thereafter, the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction while all the reels rotate at a rotation speed higher than the normal rotation speed. After the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction, all the reels rotate while rotating for a while at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. Finally, all the reels rotate at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed and then stop. Instead of rotating at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed, all reels may be stopped by rotating by frame advance.

  Frame advance refers to an operation in which the reel is rotated step by step so as to advance one frame at a predetermined time interval, for example, every 0.5 seconds. One frame is a minimum unit interval of positions where symbols can be stopped, and is an interval between adjacent positions where symbols can be stopped along the moving direction (rotation direction) of the reel M3 when the reels are stopped. For example, it refers to the interval between adjacent winning lines along the reel movement direction (rotation direction). More specifically, when there are three pay lines, an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage, the interval between the upper stage and the middle stage and the interval between the middle stage and the lower stage become one frame.

  More specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 88 (a) to 88 (d). When the player presses the spin button 602, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e start to rotate simultaneously in the forward direction (FIG. 88 (a)).

  Thereafter, when 2 seconds have passed since the rotation started, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e rotate at a rotation speed higher than the normal rotation speed. However, the rotation speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are adjusted so that the symbols are aligned along the horizontal direction (FIG. 88 (b)). .

  Thereafter, when predetermined symbols, for example, “BAR” are aligned along the horizontal direction, the rotation speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are the same. And rotates at a rotational speed slower than the normal rotational speed (FIG. 88 (c)).

  Thereafter, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are simultaneously stopped so that a predetermined symbol, for example, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 88 (d)).

  When predetermined symbols such as “BAR” are aligned in the horizontal direction, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are forwarded. You may rotate in steps. As described above, frame advance is, for example, an operation of rotating the reel step by step so as to advance one frame at a time every 0.5 seconds. After the frame advance, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are simultaneously stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 88 (d )).

<Step of eighth display control processing>
Specifically, the eighth display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The eighth display control process is as follows.

  The CPU 71 rotates the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e in the forward direction at a normal rotation speed by the processing in steps S6613 and S6617 in FIG. 66 described above. Let

  First, the CPU 71 determines whether or not 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (step S7511).

  When the CPU 71 determines that two seconds have not elapsed since the start of rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (NO), the process proceeds to step S7511. return.

  When the CPU 71 determines that two seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (YES), the first reel M3a, second reel The reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are rotated at a rotation speed higher than the normal rotation speed (step S7513).

  Next, the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the second reel M3b while maintaining the rotation speed of the first reel M3a at a rotation speed higher than the normal rotation speed (step S7515).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols of the first reel M3a and the symbols of the second reel M3b are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7517). Whether or not the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction can be determined using a number for identifying the symbols. When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7517.

  When determining that the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the second reel M3b to the same rotation speed as that of the first reel M3a (step S7519).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7521).

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7515. .

  When the process returns to step S7515, the CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S7515 to S7517 to maintain the rotation speed of the first reel M3a at a higher rotation speed than the normal rotation speed, while maintaining the rotation speed of the third reel M3c. The rotation speed is changed so that the symbols on the first reel M3a and the symbols on the third reel M3c are aligned in the horizontal direction. Further, the processing in steps S7515 to S7517 is repeated so that the symbols on the first reel M3a and the symbols on the fourth reel M3d are aligned in the horizontal direction, and the symbols on the first reel M3a and the symbols on the fifth reel M3e. And so that they are aligned horizontally. As described above, by repeating the processing, the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e can be aligned in the horizontal direction.

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the first reel M3a, The rotation speeds of the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are rotated at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed (step S7523).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S7525). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7525.

  When the CPU 71 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 gradually decreases the rotational speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (step). S7527).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are stopped (step S7529). When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7529.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e have stopped (YES), the CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  In this way, since the symbols are gradually aligned while the reels rotate, it is possible to attract the player to the movement of the reels and to give the player a sense of expectation until the rearrangement is completed.

<< Ninth Display Control Process >>
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the ninth display control process. This subroutine is selected in the process of step S6615 of FIG. 66, and is called and executed in step S6727 of FIG.

<Outline of ninth display control process>
All reels rotate at normal rotation speed for 2 seconds. After that, the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction while all the reels rotate at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. After the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction, all the reels rotate while rotating for a while at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. Finally, all the reels rotate at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed and then stop. Instead of rotating at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed, all reels may be stopped by rotating by frame advance.

  Frame advance refers to an operation in which the reel is rotated step by step so as to advance one frame at a predetermined time interval, for example, every 0.5 seconds. One frame is a minimum unit interval of positions where symbols can be stopped, and is an interval between adjacent positions where symbols can be stopped along the moving direction (rotation direction) of the reel M3 when the reels are stopped. For example, it refers to the interval between adjacent winning lines along the reel movement direction (rotation direction). More specifically, when there are three pay lines, an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage, the interval between the upper stage and the middle stage and the interval between the middle stage and the lower stage become one frame.

  More specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 89 (a) to 89 (d). When the player presses the spin button 602, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e start to rotate simultaneously in the forward direction (FIG. 89 (a)).

  Thereafter, when 2 seconds have passed after starting to rotate, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e rotate at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. However, the rotational speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are adjusted so that the symbols are aligned along the horizontal direction (FIG. 89 (b)). .

  Thereafter, when predetermined symbols, for example, “BAR” are aligned along the horizontal direction, the rotation speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are the same. And rotates at a rotational speed slower than the normal rotational speed (FIG. 89 (c)).

  Thereafter, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are simultaneously stopped so that a predetermined symbol, for example, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 89 (d)).

  When predetermined symbols such as “BAR” are aligned in the horizontal direction, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are forwarded. You may rotate in steps. As described above, frame advance is, for example, an operation of rotating the reel to advance one frame at a time every 0.5 seconds. After the frame advance, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d and the fifth reel M3e are simultaneously stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed (FIG. 89 (d) )).

<Ninth display control process>
Specifically, the ninth display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The ninth display control process is as follows.

  The CPU 71 rotates the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e in the forward direction at a normal rotation speed by the processing in steps S6613 and S6617 in FIG. 66 described above. Let

  First, the CPU 71 determines whether or not 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (step S7611).

  When the CPU 71 determines that 2 seconds have not elapsed since the start of rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (NO), the process proceeds to step S7611. return.

  When the CPU 71 determines that two seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (YES), the first reel M3a, second reel The reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are rotated at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed (step S7613).

  Next, the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the second reel M3b while maintaining the rotation speed of the first reel M3a at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed (step S7615).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols on the first reel M3a and the symbols on the second reel M3b are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7617). Whether or not the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction can be determined using a number for identifying the symbols. If the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), it returns the process to step S7617.

  When determining that the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the second reel M3b to the same rotation speed as that of the first reel M3a (step S7619).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7621).

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7615. .

  When the process returns to step S7615, the CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S7615 to S7617 to maintain the rotation speed of the first reel M3a at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed, while maintaining the rotation speed of the third reel M3c. The rotation speed is changed so that the symbols on the first reel M3a and the symbols on the third reel M3c are aligned in the horizontal direction. Further, the processing of steps S7615 to S7617 is repeated so that the symbols of the first reel M3a and the symbols of the fourth reel M3d are aligned in the horizontal direction, the symbols of the first reel M3a and the symbols of the fifth reel M3e. And so that they are aligned horizontally. As described above, by repeating the processing, the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e can be aligned in the horizontal direction.

  Next, when the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the first reel M3a, The rotation speeds of the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are rotated at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed (step S7623).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S7625). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7625.

  When the CPU 71 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 gradually decreases the rotational speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (step). S7627).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are stopped (step S7629). When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7629.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e have stopped (YES), the CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  In this way, since the symbols are gradually aligned while the reels rotate, it is possible to attract the player to the movement of the reels and to give the player a sense of expectation until the rearrangement is completed.

<< Tenth Display Control Process >>
77 and 78 are flowcharts showing a subroutine of the tenth display control process. This subroutine is selected in the process of step S6615 of FIG. 66, and is called and executed in step S6727 of FIG.

  The tenth display control process is a process related to the rotation control and stop control of the reel that has started rotating when the player operates the spin button 602.

<Overview of Tenth Display Control Process>
All reels rotate at normal rotation speed for 2 seconds. After that, the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction while all the reels rotate at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. After the symbols of the three reels are aligned in the horizontal direction, if the symbols of the four reels are not aligned in the horizontal direction, the remaining reels are slowly stopped as they are. When aligning the symbols of the four reels in the horizontal direction, the symbols of the four reels are aligned in the horizontal direction while rotating at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. If the symbols of the five reels are not aligned in the horizontal direction, the remaining reels are slowly stopped as they are. When aligning the symbols on the five reels in the horizontal direction, the symbols on the five reels are aligned in the horizontal direction while rotating at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. After aligning the symbols on the five reels in the horizontal direction, stop slowly while pacing.

  A more specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 90 (a) to 90 (d). When the player presses the spin button 602, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e start to rotate simultaneously in the forward direction (FIG. 90 (a)).

  Thereafter, when 2 seconds have passed since the rotation started, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are rotating, and the first reel M3a and the second reel M3b. The rotational speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, and the third reel M3c are adjusted so that the symbols of the third reel M3c are aligned along the horizontal direction.

  Then, after the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, and the third reel M3c are aligned along the horizontal direction, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel While the reel M3e is rotated at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed, the fourth reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d are aligned in the horizontal direction. The rotational speed of the reel M3d is adjusted (FIG. 90 (b)).

  Thereafter, after the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d are aligned along the horizontal direction, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel The symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are horizontally rotated while the reel M3d and the fifth reel M3e are rotated at a rotation speed slower than the normal rotation speed. The rotational speed of the fifth reel M3e is adjusted so as to align along the direction (FIG. 90 (c)).

  After the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are along the horizontal direction, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, The rotational speeds of the 4-reel M3d and the fifth reel M3e are gradually decreased and stopped (FIG. 90 (d)).

  After the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, and the third reel M3c are aligned along the horizontal direction, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel are arranged for convenience such as the type of symbol and the time that can be processed. In some cases, the symbols of the reel M3c and the fourth reel M3d cannot be aligned along the horizontal direction. In this case, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are gradually slowed down and stopped.

  Similarly, after the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d are aligned in the horizontal direction, the first reel M3a is convenient due to the types of symbols and the time that can be processed. The symbols of the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e may not be aligned along the horizontal direction. In this case, the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are gradually slowed down and stopped.

<10th display control process>
Specifically, the tenth display control process is executed by the subroutines of FIGS. 77 and 78. The tenth display control process is as follows.

  The CPU 71 rotates the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e in the forward direction at a normal rotation speed by the processing in steps S6613 and S6617 in FIG. 66 described above. Let

  First, the CPU 71 determines whether or not 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (step S7711).

  When the CPU 71 determines that 2 seconds have not elapsed since the rotation of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (NO), the process proceeds to step S7711. return.

  Next, the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the second reel M3b while maintaining the rotation speed of the first reel M3a at the normal rotation speed (step S7713).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols of the first reel M3a and the symbols of the second reel M3b are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7715). Whether or not the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction can be determined using a number for identifying the symbols. When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7715.

  When determining that the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the second reel M3b to the same rotation speed as that of the first reel M3a (step S7717).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols of the three reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, and the third reel M3c are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7719).

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the three reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, and the third reel M3c are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7713.

  When the process returns to step S7713, the CPU 71 executes the processes of steps S7713 to S7717 to change the rotation speed of the third reel M3c while maintaining the rotation speed of the first reel M3a at the normal rotation speed. The symbols of the first reel M3a and the symbols of the third reel M3c are aligned in the horizontal direction. Thus, by repeating the processing, the symbols of the three reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, and the third reel M3c can be aligned in the horizontal direction.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols on the four reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d can be aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7721). For example, the symbols of four reels may be used for reasons such as the type of symbols attached to the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d, and the time required for processing to align the symbols. In some cases, it may not be possible to align them horizontally.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the four reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d cannot be aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the process proceeds to step S7821 described later. Move.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the four reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d can be aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the first reel M3a, The rotation speed of the fourth reel M3d is changed while maintaining the rotation speeds of the second reel M3b and the third reel M3c at the normal rotation speed (step S7723).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols on the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b and the third reel M3c and the symbols on the fourth reel M3d are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7725). Whether or not the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction can be determined using a number for identifying the symbols. When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7725.

  When determining that the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the CPU 71 changes the rotation speed of the fourth reel M3d to the same rotation speed as the rotation speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, and the third reel M3c ( Step S7727).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols on the five reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e can be aligned in the horizontal direction. (Step S7729). For example, due to the types of symbols attached to the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e, the time required for processing for aligning the symbols, etc. There may be a case where the symbols of the five reels cannot be aligned in the horizontal direction.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the five reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e cannot be aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), it will be described later. The process is moved to step S7821.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols of the five reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e can be aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), The rotation speed of the fifth reel M3e is changed while maintaining the rotation speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d at the normal rotation speed (step S7811).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the symbols of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c and the fourth reel M3d and the symbols of the fifth reel M3e are aligned in the horizontal direction (step S7813). ). Whether or not the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction can be determined using a number for identifying the symbols. When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are not aligned in the horizontal direction (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7813.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the symbols are aligned in the horizontal direction (YES), the rotation speed of the fifth reel M3e is the same as the rotation speed of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, and the fourth reel M3d. The speed is changed (step S7815).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S7817). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7817.

  When the CPU 71 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 gradually decreases the rotational speeds of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e (step). S7819).

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are stopped (step S7821). When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are not stopped (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7819.

  When the CPU 71 determines that the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e have stopped (YES), the CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  By doing this, the number of symbols that are gradually aligned increases as the reels rotate, so that a sense of tension and expectation can be given to the player, and the player can be attracted until the rearrangement is completed. .

<< Eleventh display control process >>
FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of eleventh display control processing. This subroutine is selected in the process of step S6615 of FIG. 66, and is called and executed in step S6727 of FIG.

  The eleventh display control process is a process related to the rotation control and stop control of the reel that has started rotating in response to the player operating the spin button 602.

<Outline of Eleventh Display Control Process>
All reels stop at normal speed and then stop. The nudge reel wiggles up and down in small increments. After shaking in small increments, one of the action of shifting one frame upward, the action of shifting one frame downward, or the action of stopping without moving is performed at random.

  “One frame” is a minimum unit interval of positions where symbols can be stopped, and an interval between adjacent positions where symbols can be stopped along the moving direction (rotation direction) of the reel M3 when the reels stop. Say. For example, it refers to the interval between adjacent winning lines along the reel movement direction (rotation direction). More specifically, when there are three pay lines, an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage, the interval between the upper stage and the middle stage and the interval between the middle stage and the lower stage become one frame.

  A more specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 (a) to 91 (c). First, all reels stop after rotating at a normal rotation speed (FIG. 91 (a)). Thereafter, the nudge reel (fifth reel M3e) alternately rotates slightly in the forward direction (downward direction) and in the reverse direction (upward direction) and vibrates in small increments (action to nudge) (FIG. 91 (b)). )). Further, thereafter, the nudged reel (fifth reel M3e) is shifted by one frame in the reverse direction (upward) (FIG. 91 (c)), and the process ends.

Note that the nudged reel (fifth reel M3e) may be terminated by shifting one frame in the forward direction (downward) (not shown). In addition, the nudged reel (fifth reel M3e) may be terminated without being rotated thereafter. The action of the nudged reel (fifth reel M3e) is one of the action of shifting one frame in the reverse direction (upward), shifting one frame in the forward direction (downward), or stopping as it is. It may be determined at random.
<Step of eleventh display control processing>
Specifically, the eleventh display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The eleventh display control process is as follows.

  The CPU 71 rotates the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e in the forward direction at a normal rotation speed by the processing in steps S6613 and S6617 in FIG. 66 described above. Let

  First, all the rotating reels (first reel M3a, second reel M3b, third reel M3c, fourth reel M3d, and fifth reel M3e) are stopped at predetermined positions (step S7911). For example, stop to reach reach.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S7913). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7913.

  Next, the CPU 71 rotates the reel to be nudged by a small rotation angle in the forward direction and returns it to the original position (step S7915). It is preferable that the reel to be nudged is a reel that can be awarded when the reel is rotated by a predetermined angle. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a prize will be won from the reach.

  Next, the CPU 71 rotates the reel to be nudged by a small rotation angle in the forward direction and returns it to the original position (step S7917). The reel can be nudged by repeating the operations in steps S7915 and S7917.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not to end the nudge (step S7919). For example, it is determined whether or not the number of times steps S7915 and S7917 have been performed has reached a predetermined number. When the CPU 71 determines that the nudge is not terminated (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S7915.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that the nudge is to be ended (YES), it performs lottery processing to shift the nudged reel one frame in the reverse direction (upward) or one frame in the forward direction (downward). Then, it is determined whether to stop as it is (step S7921).

  Next, the CPU 71 executes the action determined in step S7921 for the nudged reel (step S7923), and ends this subroutine.

  By doing so, the reel vibrates, so that it can be expected that the reel will have an advantageous result while giving the player a sense of tension.

<< Twelfth Display Control Process >>
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the twelfth display control process. This subroutine is selected in the process of step S6615 of FIG. 66, and is called and executed in step S6617.

  This twelfth display control process is a process related to the rotation control and stop control of the reel that has started rotating in response to the player operating the spin button 602.

<Overview of Twelfth Display Control Process>
When the player presses the spin button 602, the first reel rotates. Thereafter, after the first reel rotates, the second reel rotates 0.1 seconds later. The remaining third, fourth, and fifth reels rotate in turn every 0.1 seconds.

  A more specific movement will be described with reference to FIGS. 92 (a) to 92 (c). First, before the player presses the spin button 602, all of the reels of the first reel M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the fifth reel M3e are stopped ( FIG. 92 (a)). Next, when the player presses the spin button 602, the first reel M3a starts rotating (FIG. 92 (b)). Thereafter, after a lapse of 0.1 seconds, the second reel M3b starts to rotate (FIG. 92 (c)).

Thereafter, after 0.1 second has elapsed, the third reel M3c starts to rotate, after 0.1 second has elapsed, the fourth reel M3d begins to rotate, and after 0.1 second has elapsed, The rotation of the 5-reel M3e is started (not shown).
<Twelfth display control processing step>
Specifically, the twelfth display control process is executed by the subroutine of FIG. The twelfth display control process is as follows.

  First, the CPU 71 starts rotation of the first reel M3a (step S8011). Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 0.1 second has elapsed (step S8013). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S8013.

  When determining that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 starts the rotation of the second reel M3b (step S8015). Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 0.1 second has elapsed (step S8017). When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S8017.

  When determining that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 starts the rotation of the third reel M3c (step S8019). Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 0.1 second has elapsed (step S8021). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S8021.

  When determining that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 starts the rotation of the fourth reel M3d (step S8023). Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 0.1 second has elapsed (step S8025). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S8025.

  When determining that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 starts the rotation of the fifth reel M3e (step S8027). Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 0.1 second has elapsed (step S8029). When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S8029.

  When the CPU 71 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the CPU 71 ends the present subroutine.

  By doing so, the timing of starting the rotation of the reels gradually shifts, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a different result will occur.

<< Modification 1 >>
In the above-described example, by executing the process of step S6615, both the process of starting rotation and the process of stopping rotation are selected by selecting the special rotation mode from when the operation button is operated until the reel starts to rotate. The case of determining is shown. On the other hand, the selection of the special rotation mode relating to the rotation stop process may be executed immediately before the rotation stop control is started. For example, the special stop mode may be selected when it is determined in step S6711 in FIG. 67 that the reel is not normally stopped (NO). In this case, any of the sixth display control process, the eighth display control process, the ninth display control process, the tenth display control process, or the eleventh display control process related to the rotation stop process is performed. One of them may be determined by a winning process. By doing in this way, a special stop mode can be selected as appropriate at the stage of stopping the rotation, and a more interesting special rotation mode can be selected according to the progress of the game.

<< Modification 2 >>
In the above-described example, the case where the unit game is advanced using five mechanical reels (first reel M3a to fifth reel M3e) that operate mechanically is shown, but an image similar to the upper image display panel 131 is used instead of the mechanical reel. You may make it display the image of a video reel on an image display panel using a display panel. In the case of a mechanical reel or video reel, the mechanical reel or video reel forms a “scroll line”. When an image display panel is used, the video reel need not be displayed. In this case, the scroll line cannot be visually recognized by the player, but the symbol may be displayed so as to move along the predetermined scroll line.

<<< Fourth embodiment >>>>
In the first embodiment described above, the gaming machine that realizes the reel control in an analog manner is shown. In the second embodiment, a gaming machine that digitally realizes reel control is shown. Further, in the third embodiment, the five first reels M3a, the second reel M3b, the third reel M3c, the fourth reel M3d, and the first reel of the gaming machine of the first embodiment and the second embodiment are described. A gaming machine that realizes various aspects related to the rotation control and stop control of the 5-reel M3e is shown. In the fourth embodiment, both the gaming machine (first embodiment) that realizes reel control in an analog manner and the gaming machine (second embodiment) that realizes reel control in a digital manner can rotate. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine (third embodiment) that realizes various aspects related to control and stop control. Therefore, the mechanical structure and hardware configuration of the gaming machine in the fourth embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, the second embodiment, or the third embodiment. A program for executing the processing shown in the flowchart shown in FIG. 81, which will be described later, is stored in advance in the ROM 72 (FIG. 38) of the gaming machine of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, or the third embodiment. The values of variables and the like necessary when the program is executed are stored in the RAM 73 (FIG. 38).

The gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment is
A gaming machine that executes a unit game in which a payout is determined based on rearranged symbols,
A display (for example, the display window 150 described above) having a display area in which a symbol associated with each of the plurality of scroll lines is displayed;
A backlight for illuminating the display (for example, the backlight device M7 described above);
A spin button that can be operated by the player and that outputs an operation signal indicating that the button has been operated by the player (for example, the spin button 602 described above);
An indicator (for example, the above-described expectation value meter 160) that displays an expectation degree indicating that the unit game may be advantageous;
A controller for controlling the indicator based on the reception of the operation signal, the controller programmed to execute the following processes (1-9-1) to (1-9-3) (For example, the CPU 71 described above).
(1-9-1) Upon receiving the operation signal, the process of turning off the backlight (for example, step S9311 described later),
(1-9-2) Upon receiving the operation signal, a process of generating the expectation degree from the progress state of the unit game (for example, step S9313 to be described later), and (1-9-3) A process of transmitting a control signal for controlling the indicator according to the degree of expectation to the indicator (for example, step S9315 described later).

<< Expected value meter lighting control process >>
FIG. 93 is a subroutine showing processing of expected value meter lighting control.

  First, the CPU 71 turns off the backlight device M7 that illuminates the five reels M3a to M3e (step S9311). In this way, the backlight device M7 can be turned off when the spin button 602 is operated by the player (step S4 in FIG. 47). By turning off the backlight device M7, it is possible to show the player that the game is different from the normal unit game. In addition, the expectation degree by the backlight 164 described later can be easily recognized.

  Next, the CPU 71 calculates the degree of expectation (step S9313). The expectation may be information indicating that the unit game may be advantageous.

  For example, the degree of expectation includes an expectation value indicating the possibility of winning a prize such as a bonus. If the probability of winning a prize such as a bonus is 1/300 when the expected value is used, the probability of winning the prize increases as the number of unit games that have not won the prize continuously approaches 300 times. Become. An expected value is calculated from the number of unit games that have not won a prize in succession and the probability of winning a prize.

  The expectation may be information related to a payout that can be acquired by the player. The payout that may be awarded when the player continues to play the unit game may be calculated based on the payout awarded for each prize, the probability of the prize, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 71 transmits, to the backlight 164, a control signal for controlling the color of light emitted from the full color LED of the backlight 164 and the light emitting area according to the expectation calculated in step S9313 (step S9315). As described above, when the full-color LED is composed of a plurality of LED elements, the light emitting region can be determined depending on the number of LED elements that emit light.

  Next, the CPU 71 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S9317). When determining that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the CPU 71 returns the process to step S9317. On the other hand, when the CPU 71 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the backlight device M7 is turned on (step S9319), and this subroutine is terminated.

  By executing the above-described subroutine, when the spin button 602 is operated by the player (step S4 in FIG. 47), the expectation degree by the backlight 164 can be presented to the player. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's interest from the beginning of the unit game in which the spin button 602 is operated.

  Further, the backlight 164 may be turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed after the backlight 164 is turned on by the processing in step S9315. By turning off the backlight 164, the player's interest can be returned to the movement of the symbol.

10 Slot machines (gaming machines)
71 Main CPU (controller)
150 Display window
160 Expected value meter (indicator)
300 Gaming machine 602 Spin button (operation device)
M1 reel device M2 reel angle detection mechanism M3 reel M3a first reel (scroll line)
M3b 2nd reel (scroll line)
M3c 3rd reel (scroll line)
M3d 4th reel (scroll line)
M3e 5th reel (scroll line)
M4 blade mechanism M5 reel drive mechanism

Claims (9)

A gaming machine that executes a unit game in which a payout is determined based on rearranged symbols,
A display having a display area in which a symbol associated with each of a plurality of scroll lines is displayed;
A controller for controlling a unit game for moving a symbol associated with the scroll line and rearranging the symbol in the display area, comprising: (1-1-1) to (1-1-5) And a controller programmed to execute the processing of.
(1-1-1) Processing for randomly determining symbols to be rearranged,
(1-1-2) Processing for displaying a symbol associated with the scroll line in the display area so as to move in the first mode along the scroll line;
(1-1-3) Processing for stopping a symbol associated with at least one scroll line of the plurality of scroll lines and displaying the symbol on the display area;
(1-1-4) At least one scroll among the scroll lines corresponding to the moving symbol, triggered by reaching the reach by the symbol stopped and displayed by the process of (1-1-3). A process of displaying a symbol associated with a line in the display area so as to move in a second mode different from the first mode, and (1-1-5) at least one of the plurality of scroll lines A process of automatically stopping symbols associated with one scroll line and rearranging the symbols determined by the process (1-1-1). The processing of (1-1-4) is as follows.
(1-2-1) Every time the symbol associated with one scroll line of the plurality of scroll lines is stopped, it is determined whether or not the reach has been reached by the stopped display symbol.
(1-2-2) a process of displaying a symbol associated with a scroll line in which a symbol of the plurality of scroll lines is moving in the display area so as to move in the second mode; 1-2-3) A process of calling and executing the process of (1-2-2) when it is determined that the reach has been reached by the process of (1-2-1). Gaming machines. The second mode includes a plurality of post-reach modes that define a mode of symbol movement after reaching reach,
The process of (1-2-3) is as follows:
(1-3-1) The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising: a process of determining, as the second mode, one post-reach mode randomly selected from the plurality of post-reach modes. The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-4-1) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move the symbol by a predetermined distance;
(1-4-2) After the process of (1-4-1), a process of stopping the symbol for a predetermined time and displaying it in the display area,
(1-4-3) A process of executing the processes (1-4-1) and (1-4-2) at least once, and (1-4-4) (1-4-3) The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a process of stopping the symbol determined in the process of (1-1-1) and displaying the symbol in the display area after executing the process of (1-1-1). The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-5-1) Processing for stopping the symbol and displaying it in the display area;
(1-5-2) processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a manner similar to the first aspect;
(1-5-3) a process of executing the processes of (1-5-1) and (1-5-2) at least once, and (1-5-4) (1-5-3) The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a process of stopping the symbol determined in the process of (1-1-1) and displaying the symbol in the display area after executing the process of (1-1-1). The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-6-1) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move the symbol by a predetermined distance;
(1-6-2) After the process of (1-6-1), a process of stopping the symbol for a predetermined time and displaying it in the display area;
(1-6-3) A process of executing the processes of (1-6-1) and (1-6-2) at least once;
(1-6-4) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a manner similar to the first aspect,
(1-6-5) A process of executing the processes of (1-6-1) to (1-6-4) at least once, and (1-6-6) of the above (1-6-5) The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a process of stopping the symbol determined in the process of (1-1-1) and displaying the symbol in the display area after executing the process of (1-1-1). The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-7-1) Processing for stopping the symbol and displaying it in the display area,
(1-7-2) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a manner similar to the first aspect,
(1-7-3) processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move in a direction different from that of the first mode;
(1-7-4) Processing for displaying the symbol in the display area so as to move at a speed different from that of the first mode;
(1-7-5) A process for executing any one of the processes (1-7-2) to (1-7-4) after executing the process (1-7-1). ,
(1-7-6) After executing the process (1-7-5) at least once, and (1-7-7) executing the process (1-7-6), The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a process of stopping the symbol determined in the process of 1-1-1) and displaying the symbol in the display area. The process of displaying to move in the second mode is as follows.
(1-8-1) Among a plurality of scroll lines in which a symbol is moving, a predetermined symbol among symbols associated with the first scroll line and a plurality of scroll lines in which the symbol is moving A process of displaying in the display area so that a symbol associated with the predetermined symbol among symbols associated with a second scroll line different from the first scroll line of the first scroll line is moved side by side;
(1-8-2) After executing the processing of (1-8-1), the predetermined symbol and the symbol associated with the predetermined symbol are different from the speed of the first mode. (1-8-3) After executing the process (1-8-2), the process is determined by the process (1-1-1). The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a process of stopping a symbol and displaying the symbol on the display area. A gaming machine that executes a unit game in which a payout is determined based on rearranged symbols,
A display having a display area in which a symbol associated with each of a plurality of scroll lines is displayed;
A backlight for illuminating the display;
A spin button that can be operated by a player and that outputs an operation signal indicating that the button has been operated when operated by the player;
An indicator for displaying an expectation degree indicating that the unit game may be advantageous;
A controller for controlling the indicator based on the reception of the operation signal, the controller programmed to execute the following processes (1-9-1) to (1-9-3) And a gaming machine comprising:
(1-9-1) Processing to turn off the backlight upon receiving the operation signal,
(1-9-2) Upon receiving the operation signal, a process of generating the expectation from the progress state of the unit game, and (1-9-3) the indicator according to the expectation A process of transmitting a control signal to be controlled to the indicator.

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