JP2007190037A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of announcing an internally elected minor winning role, increasing the flexibility in the design of the front, providing highly strategic games, and enhancing the presentation effect with images. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine can announce an internally elected winning combination to a player by disposing an allotment display part 4C in the periphery of a display window and clearly indicating the internally elected role of winning symbols and the number of allotment by partially lighting the allotment display part 4C. Accordingly, the player can play highly strategic games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and in particular, by individually lighting the combination (out) and the number of payouts (the number of payouts) of each winning combination specified in the payout display section, The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of informing (navigating) the winning combination.

  In general, a slot machine called a pachi-slot machine has three rotating reels (hereinafter referred to as “left reel” and “middle reel”) installed in a casing and having 21 symbols arranged on the peripheral surface. ”And“ right reel ”), and a display window is provided so that a part of the peripheral surface of each of the rotating reels can be visually recognized. When a medal as a game medium is inserted, an effective line is set across the three rotating reels in the display window. Subsequently, when the start lever is operated, rotation of all the rotating reels is started and An internal lottery (role lottery) regarding establishment is performed. Thereafter, when the left, middle and right stop buttons corresponding to each rotary reel are operated, the rotation stop control of the rotary reel corresponding to the stop button is executed in the order of operation based on the result of the internal lottery. When all three reels stop rotating, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination (hereinafter also referred to as “winning symbol combination” or “out”) is aligned on the active line. The number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out to the player.

  The payout display listing the combination of winning symbols for each combination and the number of payouts (hereinafter also referred to as “the number of payouts”) must be clearly indicated on the front (front) side of the slot machine so that the player can always see it. Generally, as shown in Patent Document 1, for example, it is shown in the upper front part of the slot machine.

  As representatives for the internal lottery, representative ones include a bonus combination and a small combination. As bonus combinations, two types of bonus combinations, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) combination and a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) combination, are set, and a plurality of types of small combinations are often set.

  When the bonus combination is won, the gaming state shifts from the basic (normal) game state to the bonus game state, and the player can acquire a large amount of medals by executing the bonus game in this bonus game state. . On the other hand, a small combination is a combination that can obtain a one-time payout when winning.

  Therefore, in the game in the slot machine of such a game mode, the player's exclusive concern is to win a bonus combination, and the player observes the change in the design while the rotating reel is rotating from the display window. At the same time, he enjoys operating the three stop buttons in sequence (so-called “pressing”) in time for the timing at which the combination of winning symbols for the bonus combination stops on the active line.

  However, just because each stop button is operated in a timely manner, a combination of symbols related to winning (a combination of winning symbols) does not stop on the active line. In other words, if any of the roles are not won in the internal lottery and the game is lost, the winning symbol combinations will not be aligned on the active line, and even if any of the roles won in the internal lottery, It is controlled so that the combination of winning winning symbols is not aligned on the active line. In other words, only the winning combination in the internal lottery can be won.

  In recent years, in order to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to improve interest, a slot machine to which various game modes using the characteristics of the game of such a slot machine are provided has been provided. A representative example is a game state called assist time (also referred to as “AT”) that assists the winning of a small role by notifying the player of the small role won in an internal lottery. Slot machines, which are already common. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, the type of small role won in the internal lottery can be notified by displaying a symbol indicating the small role on the effect display unit arranged in the upper front portion of the slot machine. Proposed. In the slot machine to which such AT is given, an electronic display such as a liquid crystal display or an LED dot matrix display is provided around the display window in order to notify the player of the symbol corresponding to the internal winning prize. It is necessary to separately provide a notification means such as arranging. Nowadays, slot machines equipped with such a display for winning small role notification are often seen.

JP 2000-37500 A JP 2002-165931 A

  However, in the slot machine provided with the liquid crystal display as described above, an arrangement space for the liquid crystal display is required. Therefore, an arrangement space for other main parts that need to be provided in front of the slot machine such as a payout display section. The design freedom of the slot machine as a whole is reduced.

  In addition, recently, it has become more frequent to enhance the effect of the game by displaying an effect video that matches the game on the liquid crystal display. If it is used for notification, it is not possible to sufficiently produce an effect using video at the time of AT, and the effect of the effect is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points. The purpose of the present invention is to notify the arrangement of the winning symbol of the (s) winning combination and the number of dividends, and to reduce the degree of freedom in the design of the front. It is to provide an improved slot machine. It is another object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of notifying the winning symbol arrangement and the number of payouts for the (Small) winning combination, and improving the effect of the video. It is another object of the present invention to provide a slot machine having a game with a high level of strategy by notifying the winning symbol arrangement of the (small) winning combination and the number of payouts.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, in the present invention, a payout display unit is arranged around the display window, and the combination of winning symbols of the winning combination is partially lit up by partially lighting the payout display unit and the like. By clearly indicating the number of payouts, the player can be notified of the internal winning combination. That is, the present invention relates to the following slot machines (1) and (2).

(1) A casing, a plurality of rotating reels provided in the casing and having a plurality of symbols arranged on a peripheral surface, and a front panel disposed on the front side of the rotating reel so as to cover the reels,
A display window for allowing a player to visually recognize a part of a plurality of symbols on the peripheral surface of each of the rotating reels, a starting operation means for simultaneously starting rotation of the rotating reels, and the starting operation means In response to the operation, a lottery means for performing a lottery with respect to the establishment of a plurality of types of combinations, and a plurality of units for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels provided for each of the rotary reels. Corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery when all of the rotating reels are stopped, and the reel stop controlling means for controlling the stopping of the rotating reels based on the operation in the stopping operation means. If a predetermined winning combination of symbols is stopped and displayed along an effective line provided on the display window so as to cross the plurality of rotating reels, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. In a slot machine provided with a prize determination means, a dividend provided in a portion around the display window of the front panel, for displaying a combination of winning symbols and the number of game media dividends for each winning combination A display unit, and at least a part of the combination, a lighting unit capable of irradiating the payout display unit from the rear side so that a combination of a winning symbol related to the combination and a part of the number of dividends can be individually lit, and at least a part of the combination A slot machine characterized by having a control means for lighting a portion for displaying a combination of winning symbols of the winning combination and a payout number in the payout display section when winning a winning combination as a result of the winning combination .

  According to the slot machine described in (1) above, since the display portions related to at least some of the combinations displayed on the payout display portion can be individually lit up, In a special game state such as at the time of an AT or a bonus game, the combination of winning symbols of the internal winning combination that is the target of winning and the means for notifying the number of payouts can also be used. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a means for notifying the internal winning combination that is the target of pressing, and a front space can be secured and the degree of freedom in design can be improved. Further, in the case where an effect image display means such as a liquid crystal display is provided together with the payout display unit, it is necessary to use the effect image display for notifying the internal winning combination at the time of AT. Therefore, the notification does not hinder the video effect by the effect image display means, and the effect can be improved.

  In addition, since the payout display portion can be used for navigation of the internal winning combination in this way, even if the combination of winning symbols of the winning combination is a complex combination of multiple types of symbols, at a glance Can be recognized. Furthermore, since the number of dividends can be navigated together with the combination of winning symbols, it is possible to easily recognize whether the internal winning combination is a combination with a large number of dividends or a combination with a small number of dividends. Sometimes, the player can give the player a sense of concentration (concentration power) by simply performing the push operation, and concentrating the push operation when a role with a large number of dividends is navigated. It becomes possible to control fatigue due to games.

(2) Playing a case, a plurality of rotating reels provided in the casing and having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols on each peripheral surface of the rotating reel A display window for a person to visually recognize, and a start operation means for starting rotation of the rotating reels all at once,
In response to the operation of the starting operation means, there are provided a lottery drawing means for performing a lottery drawing regarding the establishment of a plurality of types of winning combinations, and corresponding rotation reels, and the rotation of the corresponding rotation reels is stopped. A plurality of stop operation means for controlling the reels, a reel stop control means for controlling the rotation of the rotating reel based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and when all of the rotating reels are stopped, When a combination of winning symbols determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed along an effective line provided on the display window so as to cross the plurality of rotating reels, the winning combination is won. In a slot machine provided with a winning determination means for determining, a combination of winning symbols for the combination and the number of game media payouts due to winning are displayed around the display window. The display means, and for at least some of the winning combinations, the winning means as a result of the winning lottery, the control means for clearly indicating the combination of winning symbols of the winning combination and the number of payouts on the displaying means Slot machine to be.

  In the invention of (2) above, the display means for displaying the combination of winning symbols of the above-mentioned combination and the number of game media payouts by winning can be used without any particular limitation, but it can be displayed in moving images and in color. Display means using a liquid crystal, LED or the like is preferable.

  According to the slot machine described in the above (2), since the display means for displaying the combination of winning symbols for winning combinations and the number of game media payouts due to winning is provided, the combination of winning symbols for each winning combination In addition to being able to display a payout display that displays the number of payouts, the player can be informed by selectively displaying the combination of the winning symbols and the number of payouts of the winning combination in the winning lottery by selectively lighting, discoloring, etc. The payout display by means can also be used as a means for notifying the combination of the winning symbol of the internal winning combination to be pushed and the number of payouts in a special game state such as AT and bonus games. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a means for notifying the internal winning combination that is the target of pressing, and a front space can be secured, thereby improving the degree of freedom in design. Further, in the case where an effect image display means such as a liquid crystal display is provided together with the display means, it is necessary to use the effect image display for notifying the internal winning combination at the time of AT. Therefore, the notification does not hinder the video effect by the effect image display means, and the effect can be improved.

  In addition, since the payout display by the display means can be used for navigation of the internal winning combination in this way, even if the combination of winning symbols of the target winning combination is a complex combination of multiple types of symbols, It can be recognized at a glance. Furthermore, since the number of dividends can be navigated together with the combination of winning symbols, it is possible to easily recognize whether the internal winning combination is a combination with a large number of dividends or a combination with a small number of dividends. Sometimes you can easily push your eyes, and when you are navigating a role with a lot of payouts, you can focus your actions to focus on your game and control the fatigue caused by the game. It becomes possible.

  In the invention of (2) above, the display means displays the combination of winning symbols and the number of payouts for some of the winning combinations, even if the combination of winning symbols and the number of payouts for all the winning combinations are displayed. You may do it. In the latter case, in order to display the combination of the winning symbols and the number of payouts of at least some of the winning combinations in which the combination of the winning symbols and the number of dividends are clearly specified when the display means is won as a result of the winning lottery. It is preferable to provide a payout display portion separately displayed on the front (front) side of the slot machine for the combination of winning symbols used and the number of payouts. This is because the symbol notification of the winning combination in the inside can be easily performed by displaying the combination of the winning symbol and the number of payouts by selectively lighting or changing the color.

  In the above inventions (1) and (2), the payout display unit or the display means is provided on the left side of the display window from the viewpoint of smoothing the line of sight of the player who is playing and reducing fatigue. It is preferable to provide it.

  Furthermore, such a slot machine of the present invention can notify the combination of winning symbols of internal winning combination and the number of payouts, so that there is a strategic gaming state using this, as well as a new and innovative strategy. It is possible to provide a gaming state with For example, the game state has a specific game state (AT game state) for notifying the combination of winning symbols of the internal winning combination and the number of payouts, and the end condition of this specific game state is set as the number of game media acquired (accumulated payout number). ) Is a game when the number reaches or exceeds a predetermined number. In this case, whether or not the winning of the winning combination is positively won or not so as not to occur due to the small number of payouts of the notified winning combination just before the predetermined number. The game can be performed based on the player's decision. Specifically, when the game state has reached the number of acquisitions 300 or when the game state has shifted to an AT game state that ends, the next game is started with 299 game media being acquired. When a role of 1 is notified, the player does not aim for winning of this role, but performs a push operation expecting that a role with a larger payout number will be internally won and notified in the next game, Alternatively, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform a push-down operation for ending the AT game state by firmly winning the role having the payout number of 1 and setting the number of game media to be 300, and ending the AT game state. In addition, by providing an AT game state that ends when the number of winning games reaches a predetermined number of times, there is also a game mode in which a pushing operation is performed so that a winning is not performed according to the notified number of payouts. It makes it possible. Specifically, for example, an AT game state that ends with 30 wins is provided, and in this AT game state, the number of payouts of the internal winning combination notified and the number of game media inserted (wagered) in the game In consideration of the relationship and the like, the player is caused to strategically perform the above-mentioned pushing operation that tries to win or not win.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in designing the slot machine and improve the effect of rendering by video (image). In addition, it is possible to create a gaming state rich in strategy.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to three rotary reel type slot machines. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal reel or liquid crystal reel. It can also be applied to a slot machine.

(1) Embodiment 1
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a slot machine 1A according to Embodiment 1 includes a housing 2 having a box shape with an open front surface, and the housing 2 can be freely opened and closed. And a front door 3 attached thereto.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a front panel 4 is attached to the front surface of the center portion of the front door 3. A display window 5 is formed in the main part of the front panel 4. The display window 5 is mainly for observing the three rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the housing 2, and a plurality of types of reels are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The pattern is drawn along the circumferential direction. Three of these symbols are observed through the display window 5. Both the display window 5 and the reels 6L, 6C, 6R face the player on the front panel 4.

  On the left side of the display window 5 on the front panel 4, there is provided a payout table (payout display section) 4A that lists and displays combinations of winning symbols for each combination and the number of payouts. On the other hand, on the right side of the display window 5, there are provided a start lamp 8, an insertion instruction lamp 9, a replay lamp 10, an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) notification lamp 11 and a game overlamp 12. The start lamp 8 is a lamp that lights or blinks when the game can be started. The insertion instruction lamp 9 is a lamp that is lit when the medal can be inserted into the slot machine 1A. The replay lamp 10 is a lamp that is lit when a replay role is won. The AT notification lamp 11 is a lamp that is turned on when the gaming state shifts to AT. The game overlamp 12 is a lamp that lights up when the game is over. These lamps 8 to 12 are arranged in this order from the upper side to the lower side of the front panel 4.

  Here, the “combination of winning symbols” is an arrangement of symbols indicating winning combinations, and is determined in advance for each winning combination. Specifically, when nine symbols of 3 × 3 each having three symbols are stopped and displayed in the display window 5, each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R crosses the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. This is a winning combination in an arrangement (combination) of three symbols arranged along the effective line provided in the display window 5.

  In addition, “AT” means a combination of winning symbols of a winning combination internally and a medal dividend when winning a prize in order to support the establishment of a winning combination of a small winning combination internally established (internal winning) in the winning lottery. This is a gaming state in which the number of sheets is notified (notified) as reference information.

  On the display window 5, five betting lines 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, and 13E passing through the window surface of the display window 5 are provided.

  Below the display window 5, a payout number display 14, a game number display 15, and a credit display 16 are provided. The payout number display 14 is a display that displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player when a winning occurs, the number of credits given to the player, and the like. The game number display unit 15 is a display unit that displays the number of small role games and JAC games in the BB game, the number of JAC games in the RB game, and the like. The credit display 16 is a display that displays the number of credits. Further, a payout accumulation number display C is provided below the payout table 4A. The accumulated payout number display C is a display for displaying the accumulated payout number of medals in the AT game state, the number of winnings in the AT game state, and the like. These indicators 14 to 16 and C are 7-segment indicators, and from the left to the right on the front panel 4, the payout integrated number display C, the payout number display 14, the game number display 15 and the credits. The display devices 16 are arranged in this order. In the following description, “BB game” and “RB game” are collectively referred to as “bonus game”.

  Here, “credit” is the number of medals stored in the slot machine 1A as a valuable value owned by the player.

  An upper panel 17 is attached to the upper part of the front door 3. A liquid crystal display device (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”) 18 is provided at the center of the upper panel 17. The LCD 18 is a means for displaying various effects related to the game by display. For example, when a winning combination is established internally as a result of a lottery regarding the establishment of a winning combination, a pattern indicating winning of the winning combination is displayed. And production information that assists in pushing the eyes. Alternatively, the game effect information may be displayed using an LED display device or an EL display device. A pair of speakers 19A and 19B are disposed on both the left and right sides of the LCD 18, and the pair of left and right speakers 19A and 19B are attached to the upper panel 18. These speakers 19A and 19B are means for emitting sound such as sound effects according to the game situation. On the other hand, a lower panel 20 is attached to the lower part of the front door 3. On the lower panel 20, a model name, an image design, and the like are printed, and a medal payout port 21 and a medal tray 22 are provided below the model name.

  An operation unit 23 is provided between the front panel 4 and the lower panel 20. The operation unit 23 includes a medal slot 24, a bet button 25, a start lever 26, stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R, and a credit / settlement switching button 28. The medal slot 24 is arranged on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit 23. The bet button 25 is a button used when setting the number of medals inserted from the insertion slot 24, and is an intermediate position between the start lever 26 and the left stop button 27L on the upper surface of the operation unit 23. Is arranged. The start lever 26 is a lever used when starting a game, and the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R are buttons used when stopping the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, when the left stop button 27L is operated, the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped. When the middle stop button 27C is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped. When the right stop button 27R is operated, the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped. These stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are arranged corresponding to the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R in the front center portion of the operation unit 23. On the other hand, the start lever 26 is disposed on the left side of the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R on the front surface of the operation unit 23. The credit / settlement switching button 28 is a button for switching between the manual insertion mode and the credit mode of medals, and is disposed on the left side of the start lever 26 in front of the operation unit 23.

  When a game is played in the manual insertion mode, it is necessary to insert a medal into the insertion slot 24 while the insertion instruction lamp 9 is lit. Therefore, the betting line that is activated differs depending on the number of inserted medals. Specifically, when one medal is inserted, the first betting line 13A extending horizontally in the middle of the display window 5 is activated, and this one line 13A becomes a betting target. When two medals are inserted, in addition to the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B and the third betting line 13C extending horizontally in the upper and lower stages of the display window 5 are activated. 13C is a betting target. When three medals are inserted, in addition to the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, and the third betting line 13C, the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E on the diagonal line of the display window 5 are displayed. Is activated and becomes a betting object arranged in these five lines 13A to 13E. In this slot machine 1A, the maximum number of medals bet is three.

  In such a manual insertion mode, when a winning is made due to the combination of activated betting lines, that is, combinations of symbols indicating winnings on the effective line, the number of medals according to the type of winning combination Is paid out from the payout exit 21 to the tray 22 as the payout.

  On the other hand, the betting line activated in the credit mode varies depending on the number of times the bet button 25 is pressed. Specifically, when the bet button 25 is pressed once, the first betting line 13A is activated, and this one line 13A becomes a betting object. In other words, one medal is a bet target. When the bet button 25 is pressed twice, the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, and the third betting line 13C are activated, and these three lines 13A to 13C become betting targets. In other words, two medals are betable. When the bet button 25 is pressed three times, the first betting line 13A, the second betting line 13B, the third betting line 13C, the fourth betting line 13D and the fifth betting line 13E are activated. Lines 13A to 13E are to be wagered. In other words, three medals are to bet. In the slot machine 1A, the operation four times or more is invalid.

  In such a credit mode, when a combination of winning symbols is aligned on the above-mentioned effective line, and the winning is achieved, the number of medals to be paid out within the range not exceeding the upper limit of the credit when the winning occurs is a slot machine. Stored at 1A. When the upper limit of credit is exceeded, the number of medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out from the payout opening 21 to the tray 22.

  When the number of medals to be bet is set according to the procedure of the manual insertion mode or the credit mode, the control device 100 (see FIG. 5) takes in the medals for the set bet number. The condition for starting the game is established by taking in the medal. At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on or blinks. When the start lever 26 is operated in the operating state of the start lamp 8, the control device 100 rotates all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R all at once.

  When the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are pressed, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operation is stopped. When all of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R stop rotating and one of the winning combinations is aligned on the active line, the control device 100 receives a predetermined number of medals according to the type of winning combination that has been established. A payout is awarded to the player in a manner corresponding to the medal input mode, or the gaming state is shifted to the bonus game state.

  In the first embodiment, as a type of combination, a bonus combination (BB combination and RB combination), a small combination (bell combination, cherry combination and jewel combination), a replay (RP) combination, and the like are provided.

  Between the left side area of the LCD 18 and the speaker 19A, and between the right side area of the LCD 18 and the speaker 19B, a desired game history image is switched and displayed among the plurality of game history images displayed on the LCD 18. A total of four switching buttons K and F are provided so as to be arranged in the vertical direction. The LCD 18 has a large width so that the left and right side edges are adjacent to the speakers 19 </ b> A and 19 </ b> B, the upper edge is adjacent to the upper edge of the front door 3, and the lower edge is the upper edge of the display window 5. It has a very large display surface with a vertical dimension that is large enough to be adjacent to the edge. Therefore, on the LCD 18, a lot of display contents are displayed at the same time. Specifically, a menu screen for switching to various game history images is displayed in one third of the LCD 18, and an effect image using a character or the like is constantly displayed in the remaining two thirds. . The above game history image menu is a graph showing the maximum number of medals earned in bonus games, the number of bonus winnings per day, the number of games played from the previous bonus game to the present, the number of medals paid out and the number of medals inserted. Tables or explanations about games can be exemplified. These exemplified menus are displayed on the LCD 18 in advance. The switch button K includes a first cursor movement button K1 for moving the cursor in the advancing direction on the display screen and a cursor on the display screen so that a desired menu can be selected from a plurality of menus. And a second cursor movement K2 for moving in the direction to return. On the other hand, the switching button F includes a determination button F1 for determining whether or not to switch to the game history image having the menu contents indicated by the cursor moved by the cursor movement buttons K1 and K2, and the switched game history image based on the switching history image. A cancel button F2 for returning to the previous image is included.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 2 is provided with reels 6L, 6C, 6R, a stepping motor (not shown) that is a driving source of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, a hopper 30, and a probability setting box 31. ing.

  The reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are disposed in the center of the housing 2, and the installation locations of the hopper 30 and the probability setting box 31 are determined based on the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R. The rotation shafts (not shown) of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotatably supported by brackets 32 in the housing 2, and the end portions of the rotation shafts are coupled to the output shafts of the stepping motors. Has been.

  The hopper 30 is a means for storing and releasing medals, and is attached to the bottom surface of the housing 2 below the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. On the other hand, the probability setting box 31 is attached to the bottom surface of the housing 2 on the left side of the hopper 30.

  FIG. 3 shows an enlarged front view of the main part of the portion of the payout display portion 4A of the front panel 4. In the slot machine 1A, a payout display portion 4A is provided in the portion of the front panel 4 on the left side of the display window 5. In this payout display section 4A, a combination of winning symbols of a combination that does not pay medal when winning a prize such as a BB combination, an RB combination and an RP combination, and a one-time medal dividend are given by winning. The combinations of winning symbols such as a bell role, a cherry role, and a jewel role, and the number of payouts thereof are listed. Regarding the small role, specifically, when three bell symbols are aligned, 10 medals are paid out, and when the cherry symbol is aligned on the left reel 6L, two medals are paid out, and three jewel symbols are aligned. The image design is such that six medals are paid out when they are lined up.

  FIG. 4 shows a partial cross-sectional view of the payout display portion 4A. The display relating to small roles such as the bell role, cherry role, and jewel role of the payout display portion 4A of the front panel 4 is divided on the back side of the payout display portion 4A of the front panel 4 for each display portion related to each small role. The light shielding wall 33 is provided, and in each of the three spaces 33 a to 33 c formed by the light shielding wall 33, small role notification lamps 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> C composed of LED lamps as illumination means mounted on the circuit board 34. Are accommodated in the spaces 33a to 33c of the respective sections, and the small combination payout display portions can be selectively lit by independently controlling the lighting of the individual small role notification lamps 35A to 35C. Has been. Specifically, when the small role notification lamp 35A is turned on, the combination of winning symbols for the bell role and the number of dividends “10” thereof are lit. When the small role notification lamp 35B is turned on, the combination of winning symbols for the cherry role is displayed. When the payout number “2” is turned on and the small role notification lamp 35C is turned on, the combination of the winning symbol for the jewel and the payout number “6” are turned on.

  The electrical configuration of the slot machine 1A will be described with reference to FIG. The control device 100 of the slot machine 1A is a microcomputer, and includes a CPU 1001, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1003, a clock pulse generation circuit 1004, a random number generator 1005, a motor drive control circuit 1006, a lamp drive control circuit 1007, and a display drive control circuit 1008. , An LCD drive control circuit 1009, a sound output control circuit 10010, and a hopper drive control circuit 10011 are provided.

  The CPU 1001 serves as a control center of the slot machine 1A, and performs various controls according to programs stored in the ROM 1002. Examples of the control target of the CPU 1001 include stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR, various lamps 7A to 7E, 8 to 12, various displays 14 to 16, LCD 18, speakers 19A and 19B, and a hopper 30. Control signals for these control elements are respectively sent through a motor drive control circuit 1006, a lamp drive control circuit 1007, a display drive control circuit 1008, an LCD drive control circuit 1009, a sound output control circuit 1009, and a hopper drive control circuit 10011. Given from the CPU 1001.

  The CPU 1001 includes operation signals for the bet button 25, the start lever 26, the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R and the credit / settlement switching button 28, the sensing outputs of the medal insertion detection sensor 200 and the medal discharge detection sensor 300, and rotation. A rotational position detection signal of the position detection circuit 400 and switching signals of the key switch SW1, the probability setting switch SW2, and the reset switch SW3 are given.

  The operation signals of the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are subjected to predetermined processing by the reel stop signal processing circuit 500 and then input to the CPU 1001 as reel stop signals.

  The medal insertion detection sensor 200 is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 24, and is provided in association with the medal insertion slot 24. On the other hand, the medal discharge detection sensor 300 is provided in association with the medal discharge position of the hopper 30, and the sensing signal is subjected to a predetermined process by the medal discharge completion signal processing circuit 600 and then the medal discharge completion signal. As input to the CPU 1001.

  The rotational position detection circuit 400 is a circuit for detecting the rotational position of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. The rotational position detection circuit 400 is an optical sensor provided in association with each reel 6L, 6C, 6R, and each stepping motor SML. , SMC, SMR, and a rotary encoder provided in the vicinity of SMR. When each stop button 27L, 27C, 27R is operated, the rotational position detection circuit 400 determines which one of the symbols (frame number) on the outer peripheral surface of the corresponding reel 6L, 6C, 6R is the first based on a command from the CPU 1001. Is detected and the detection signal is output using the frame number of the symbol as information. Further, when the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped, the CPU 1001 displays the stop symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R on the effective line based on the detection signal of the rotation position detection circuit 400. Identify the type.

  The key switch SW1, the probability setting switch SW2, and the reset switch SW3 are built in the probability setting box 31. The key switch SW1 is a switch for switching between the game mode and the probability setting mode. On the other hand, the probability setting switch SW2 is a switch for switching the setting of the winning probability related to the winning combination lottery, and the switching signal is accepted by the CPU 1001 only when the key switch SW1 is in the probability setting mode. It is done.

  In order to start the game, when the start lever 26 is operated by the player and the operation signal is input, the CPU 1001 passes through the motor drive control circuit 1006 to start the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. A start signal is output to the stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR. As a result, the symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R start to change in the display window 5. On the other hand, in order to stop the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, when the stop button 27L, 27C, 27R is pressed by the player and the operation signal is input, the CPU 1001 corresponds to the operated stop button. In order to stop the rotation of the reel, a stop signal is output to the stepping motors SML, SMC, SMR via the motor drive control circuit 1006. As a result, the variation of the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the display window 5 is sequentially stopped.

  The ROM 1002 has a game program for controlling the slot machine 1A to pay out medals in a manner corresponding to the betting target medal input mode, initial values of variables used in the game program, and a stop used for reel stop control. In addition to the table, the reference table used in the lottery in various gaming states, the reference table used in the AT lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT game state executed after the bonus game ends, the correspondence between the combination of symbols and random numbers A data group indicating such as is stored.

  The RAM 1003 interfaces with the CPU 1001 and functions as a working area for the CPU 1001. Specifically, writing and reading of values of flags and variables necessary for game and symbol control are performed.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 1004 is a circuit for generating a reference clock pulse, and supplies the generated reference clock pulse to the CPU 1001.

  The random number generator 1005 is a means for generating a random number used when performing the electronic lottery such as the above-mentioned lottery and AT lottery inside the machine, and extracting an arbitrary random number from the generated random numbers. The extracted random number is supplied to the CPU 1001. For example, when a command for generating a random number when performing a role lottery is given from the CPU 1001 to the random number generator 1005, the random number generator 1005 generates a random number within a predetermined range and outputs a signal indicating the value of the random number. It outputs to CPU1001.

  The lamp drive control circuit 1007 generates a lamp drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and supplies the generated lamp drive signal to the various lamps 8 to 12 and 35A to 35C. As a result, the various lamps 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> C and 8 to 12 are lit or blinked to notify a predetermined event. In particular, the lamp drive control circuit 1007 notifies the small combination notification corresponding to the payout display of the small combination selected based on the instruction signal from the CPU 1001 when any of the small combinations is won as a result of the combination lottery in the AT game state. The lamps 35A to 35C are selectively turned on and then turned off.

  The display device drive control circuit 1008 generates a display device drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and provides the generated display device drive signal to various displays 14 to 16 and C. As a result, the various displays 14 to 16 and C display predetermined events.

  The LCD drive control circuit 1009 generates an LCD drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001 and supplies the generated LCD drive signal to the LCD 18. As a result, the LCD 18 displays various game effect information on the display surface.

  The sound output control circuit 10010 generates a sound output signal based on the instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and gives the generated sound output signal to the speakers 19A and 19B. As a result, the speakers 19A and 19B emit sound such as sound effects according to the game situation.

  The hopper drive control circuit 10011 generates a hopper drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and gives the generated hopper drive signal to the hopper 30. As a result, the hopper 30 releases the stored medals to the tray 22.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1A of the first embodiment, the payout table 4A is designed on the front panel 4, and the arrangement of the winning symbols related to the small roles and the payout notation portion are selectively lit by the back lamps 35A to 35C. By doing so, the player can be informed of the number of payouts that are won (established) in the winning lottery and the number of payouts along with the arrangement of winning symbols.

(2) Embodiment 2
Next, a slot machine 1B according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present slot machine 1B, portions having the same configuration as those of the slot machine 1A according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different points will be mainly described below.

  The slot machine 1B is characterized in that a portion of the front panel 4 in the slot machine 1A according to the first embodiment is a liquid crystal display device (front LCD 36).

  As shown in FIG. 6, a front LCD (panel) 36 is mounted on the front surface of the center portion of the front door 3. A display window 5 is formed at the center of the front LCD 36 by being transparent.

  On the left side of the display window 5 on the front LCD 36, a payout table (payout display section) 4B is displayed that lists and displays the combinations of winning symbols for each combination and the number of payouts. On the other hand, on the right side of the display window 5, an image simulating the start lamp 8, the input instruction lamp 9, the replay lamp 10, the AT notification lamp 11, and the game over lamp 12 is displayed on a liquid crystal display.

  Further, below the display window 5 on the front LCD 36, images representing the payout integrated number display C, the payout number display 14, the game number display 15 and the credit display 16 are similarly displayed on the liquid crystal.

  FIG. 7 is a front enlarged main view of the portion of the payout display portion 4B of the front LCD 36. As shown in FIG. In the slot machine 1B, when a winning combination such as a BB role, an RB role and an RP role is won in the portion of the front LCD 36 on the left side of the display window 5, a combination of winning symbols having no medal payout, A payout display section 4B listing the combination of winning symbols of small roles such as a bell role, cherry role and jewel ball role to which a one-time medal payout is given and the number of payouts thereof are displayed as images. Regarding the small role, specifically, when three bell symbols are aligned, 10 medals are paid out, and when the cherry symbol is aligned on the left reel 6L, two medals are paid out, and three jewel symbols are aligned. It is an image of an image in which six medals are paid out when arranged. Then, in order to notify the player of the winning combination in the winning combination lottery, a payout display image of each winning combination can be selectively blinked, and the image can be displayed by changing the surrounding color.

  The electrical configuration of the slot machine 1B will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 1B, the various lamps 8 to 12 and the various displays 14 to 16 embedded in the front panel 4 of the slot machine 1A of the first embodiment are shown by image display by the front LCD 36. The lamps 8 to 12 and the display devices 14 to 16, and the lamp drive control circuit 1007 and the display device drive control circuit 1008 are not necessary.

  A front LCD 36 is connected to the LCD drive control circuit 1009. The LCD drive control circuit 1009 generates an LCD drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and the generated LCD drive signal together with the LCD 18 is displayed on the front LCD 36. In particular, for the front LCD 36, in the AT game state, when any of the small roles is won as a result of the role lottery, an image corresponding to the payout display of the selected small role based on the instruction signal from the CPU 1001 By selectively blinking or changing the surrounding color, the image is changed to notify.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1B according to the second embodiment, the payout table 4B is displayed as an image on the front LCD 36, and the display of the winning symbol arrangement and payout notation regarding the small role or the surroundings thereof is selectively changed. Thus, the player can be informed of the number of payouts as well as the arrangement of winning symbols together with the type of the small winning combination (established) in the winning lottery.

(3) Embodiment 3
Next, a slot machine 1C according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this slot machine 1C, portions having the same configuration as those of the slot machine 1A according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different points will be mainly described below.

  The slot machine 1C is characterized in that a liquid crystal display device (payout display LCD 37) is embedded in a part of the payout table 4A (payout display portion relating to small roles) of the front panel 4 in the slot machine 1A according to the first embodiment. And

  As shown in FIG. 9, a payout display LCD (panel) 37 is mounted on the left side of the display window 5 of the front panel 4 in front of the center of the front door 3.

  FIG. 10 is a front enlarged main view of the portion of the payout display portion 4C by the payout display LCD 37. As shown in FIG. In the slot machine 1C, a combination of winning symbols of the BB role and the RB role is designed on the front panel 4 above the payout display LCD 37. The payout display LCD 37 includes a bell role, a cherry role, and a jewel role. A payout display portion 4C listing the combinations of winning symbols for the small role and the number of payouts thereof, and combinations of winning symbols for the replay role is displayed as an image. Specifically, as in the slot machine 1B of the second embodiment, with respect to the small role, when three bell symbols are aligned and 10 medals are paid out, 2 when the cherry symbol is aligned on the left reel 6L. It is an image of an image in which six medals are paid out when three medals are paid out and three jewels are arranged in a line. Then, in order to notify the player of the winning combination in the winning combination lottery, a payout display image of each winning combination can be selectively blinked, and the image can be displayed by changing the surrounding color.

  The electrical configuration of the slot machine 1C will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 1C, a payout display LCD 37 is connected to the LCD drive control circuit 1009. The LCD drive control circuit 1009 generates an LCD drive signal based on an instruction signal from the CPU 1001, and the generated LCD drive signal is displayed on the LCD 18 as shown in FIG. The payout display LCD 37 is given to the payout display LCD 37. In particular, in the AT game state, when any of the small roles is won in the AT game state, the payout of the small role won based on the instruction signal from the CPU 1001 is given. By selectively blinking the image corresponding to the display or changing the color of the periphery of the image, the image is changed to be notified. The electrical configuration is the same as that of the slot machine 1A of the first embodiment except that the payout display LCD 37 is provided.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1B according to the third embodiment, the payout table 4C is displayed as an image on the payout display LCD 37, and the display of the winning symbols related to the small role and the payout notation portion or its periphery are selectively displayed and changed. Accordingly, the player can be informed of the number of payouts in the winning lottery and the number of payouts along with the arrangement of winning symbols.

(4) Specific example of game <Control flow of the entire game>
Hereinafter, an example of a game using the slot machine 1A according to the first embodiment will be described. Referring to FIG. 12, first, CPU 1001 in control device 100 waits for the betting line to be activated and the betting to be completed (step S1). When the betting line 13 is activated by inserting three medals from the insertion slot 24 in the manual insertion mode or by pressing the bet button 25 in the credit mode to insert the medals into the slot machine 1A, the CPU 1001 Then, it is determined that the betting is completed, and the operation of the start lever 26 is awaited (step S2). At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on or blinks.

  When the start lever 26 is operated, the CPU 1001 performs an internal lottery (role lottery) regarding the formation of a winning combination (step S3). This lottery is achieved by electronic lottery inside the machine using random numbers. At this time, if any winning combination is won, the winning flag of the winning combination is turned ON. Even if the winning combination and the replay winning combination are established (ON), if the winning combination cannot be won in the game, the winning flag will be turned OFF and will not be carried over after the next game. The winning state of the winning combination and the RB winning combination is carried over to the subsequent games until winning is established.

  When the combination lottery is completed, the CPU 1001 starts rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (step S4). As a result, the effect image is displayed on the LCD 18 and the change of the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the display window 5 is started.

  When the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the CPU 1001 completes the pressing operation by pressing all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R, and the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Is stopped (steps S5 and S6). When the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are pressed, the CPU 1001 sequentially stops the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R according to the pressing operation order. As a result, the variation of the symbols of the rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R is sequentially stopped in the display window 5.

  When all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are fully pressed and the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R is stopped, the CPU 1001 performs a winning determination. When the combination of bonus combination winning symbols is aligned on the effective line 13 and the bonus combination winning is established (step S7: YES), the CPU 1001 executes a bonus game process corresponding to the type of bonus combination won ( In step S8), the bonus combination winning flag is turned OFF, and then an AT lottery is executed to determine whether or not to shift the gaming state to the AT game state (step S9). When the AT lottery is won (step S10: YES), the CPU 1001 executes an AT game process (step S11), and after the AT game process ends, the process returns to step S1. The AT game process will be described later in detail. Further, the bonus game process can be performed publicly, and the description thereof is omitted.

  If the bonus combination winning is not established in step S7 (step S7: NO), the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the small winning combination is established (step S12). If it is determined that the combination of the winning combinations for the small role has been made on the active line 13 and the winning of the small role has been established, the CPU 1001 determines the number of coins corresponding to the small role that has been won in order to pay the player. The medal is paid out (step S11). Thereafter, the CPU 1001 turns off the winning combination winning combination flag, returns the process to step S1, and waits for the completion of the betting again. On the other hand, if the winning of the small combination has not been established (step S12: NO), the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the winning of the replay combination has been established (step S14). If it is determined that the combination of winning symbols for the replay role has been established on the effective line 13 and the winning of the replay role has been established, the CPU 1001 turns off the winning flag for the replay role, returns the process to step S2, and restarts. Start playing.

  In step S14, when the replay winning combination has not been established (step S14: NO), the CPU 1001 turns off the winning flag for a role other than the bonus winning combination, and immediately performs the processing. It returns to step S1 and waits for completion of a bet again.

<AT game processing>
Next, an example of the AT game process that is shifted by winning in the AT lottery performed after the bonus game process in step S8 is completed will be described. The AT game state in this example is that the game ends when the total number of medals paid out during the AT game period reaches or exceeds a predetermined number (here, 300).

  Referring to FIG. 13, when the gaming state shifts to the AT game state, CPU 1001 first initializes a counter for counting the number of accumulated medal payouts (medal payout accumulated number counter) which is an end condition of the AT game state. At the same time, information related to the payout integrated number is displayed on the payout integrated number display C (step S21). Here, a countdown method in which the medal payout accumulated number initially set as the end condition of the AT game state is displayed as an initial value “300”, and the payout number is subtracted from this predetermined number each time a medal is paid out thereafter. It is said. Note that the counting by the counter can be performed using a dedicated storage unit of the RAM 1003.

  When the display of the medal payout integration number is started, the CPU 1001 waits for the betting line to be activated and the betting to be completed (step S22). When the betting lines 13A to 13E are activated, the CPU 1001 waits for the start lever 26 to be operated (step S23). At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on or blinks.

  When the start lever 26 is operated, the CPU 1001 performs an internal lottery regarding establishment of a winning combination (step S24). This lottery is achieved by electronic lottery inside the machine using random numbers. At this time, if any winning combination is won, the winning flag of the winning combination is turned ON.

  When the above-mentioned lottery is completed, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the small role (bell role, cherry role and jewel ball role) has been won (step S25), and if it is determined that the small role has been won, the payout display section 4A. In order to turn on the portion corresponding to the selected small combination, the small combination notification lamps 35A to 35C are turned on to perform the small combination notification (step S26). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the bell role is won, the notification lamp 35A is turned on, and the portion of the payout display portion P (the combination of the bell role winning symbol and the number of dividends “10”) relating to the bell role is displayed. Is selectively lit to notify. Similarly, when the cherry winning combination is won, the notification lamp 35B is turned on. When the jewel winning combination is won, the notification lamp 35C is turned on, and the respective payout display portions are turned on for notification. If any other combination is won or no combination is selected, none of the small combination notification lamps is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the small role is not won in step S25, the CPU 1001 shifts the processing to step S27 described later without lighting the small role notification lamps 35A to 35C.

  Moving to step S27, the CPU 1001 starts rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (step S27). As a result, the symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R start to change in the display window 5.

  When the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the CPU 1001 completes the pressing operation by pressing all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R, and the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Is stopped (step S28 and step S29). When the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are pressed, the CPU 1001 sequentially stops the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R according to the pressing operation order. As a result, the variation of the symbols of the rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R is sequentially stopped in the display window 5.

  Referring to FIG. 14, when all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are fully pressed and the rotations of all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped, the CPU 1001 performs the small role notification lamps 35A to 35A in step S26. When 35C is turned on, the lighted lamp is turned off (step S30), and then it is determined whether or not a small role winning is achieved (step S31). When the combination of winning symbols of the bell role, cherry role or jewel role is aligned on the active line and the winning combination of the small role is established, the CPU 1001 pays out a medal to pay a dividend to the player (step S32), The medal payout number is accumulated and counted (step S33). Thereafter, the CPU 1001 rewrites and displays the display on the payout integrated number display C (step S34), and determines whether or not the cumulative payout number of medals has reached 300 (step S35). Specifically, the CPU 1001 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the payout of the winning small role when the winning of the small role is established, increments the medal payout cumulative number counter by that number, and pays out the cumulative total number. The numerical value subtracted from the numerical value displayed on the display C is rewritten and displayed, and it is determined by the counter whether the medal payout cumulative number has reached 300.

  If it is determined in step S35 that the accumulated payout number of medals has exceeded 300 or more than 300, the CPU 1001 resets the medal payout accumulated number counter, moves the process to step S1 (see FIG. 12), and sets the gaming state to normal. Return to the gaming state and end this process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cumulative payout number of medals has not reached 300, the CPU 1001 returns the process to step S22 (see FIG. 13) and waits for the completion of the bet again.

  If it is determined in step S31 that a small combination winning is not established, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not a bonus winning combination is established (step S36). When the combination of winning symbols for the bonus combination is aligned on the active line and the bonus combination is established, the CPU 1001 ends the AT game process and executes the bonus game process (step S37). When the bonus game process ends, the CPU 1001 shifts the process to step S9 (see FIG. 12). This bonus game process is the same as the process in step S8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus combination has not won, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the replay combination has won (step S38). When the combination of winning symbols for the replay role is aligned on the active line and the winning of the replay role is established, the CPU 1001 shifts the processing to step 23 and waits for the operation of the start lever 26, while the winning of the replay role is determined. If not, the process returns to step S22 to wait for the completion of the bet again.

  According to the AT game process described above, for example, in the situation where the AT game state is ended by paying out the remaining several medals, for example, a number such as 1 or 2 is displayed on the payout integrated number display C, two payouts are given. When the payout display portion P relating to the cherry role is lit and informed, the player performs a positive push operation that safely aims to win the cherry role safely while considering the bet number (the number of bets) of the medal And select to end the AT game state by winning the cherry role, or perform a push operation that does not establish the winning of the cherry role in the current game, although it is more risky. The next game will have the option of betting on the possibility that the winning combination of 10 cards will be won internally or will have multiple options. It is possible to provide a strategic AT game game for the result the player.

<Modification of AT game processing>
Next, another example of the AT game process will be described with reference to FIGS. In this example, the game when the number of winnings that occurred during the AT game period has reached a predetermined number (here, 30 times) is ended at the end of the AT game state.

  Referring to FIG. 16, when the gaming state shifts to the AT game state, the CPU 1001 first initializes a winning number counter for accumulating the number of winnings of the AT game, and also displays a payout accumulated number display (winning accumulated number display). Information on the number of winnings is displayed on the number indicator C) (step S41). Here, a countdown method is used in which the cumulative number of winnings initially set as the end condition of the AT game state is displayed as an initial value “30” and is subtracted by 1 each time a winning occurs. Note that the counting by the counter can be performed using a dedicated storage unit of the RAM 1003.

  When the display of the number of accumulated winnings is started, the CPU 1001 waits for the betting line to be activated and the betting to be completed (step S42). When the betting lines 13A to 13E are activated, the CPU 1001 waits for the start lever 26 to be operated (step S43). At this time, the start lamp 8 is turned on or blinks.

  When the start lever 26 is operated, the CPU 1001 performs an internal lottery regarding establishment of a winning combination (step S44). This lottery is achieved by electronic lottery inside the machine using random numbers. At this time, if any winning combination is won, the winning flag of the winning combination is turned ON.

  When the above-mentioned lottery is completed, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the small role (bell role, cherry role and jewel ball role) has been won (step S45), and if it is determined that the small role has been won, the payout display section 4A. In order to turn on the portion corresponding to the selected small combination, the small combination notification lamps 35A to 35C are turned on to perform the small combination notification (step S46). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the bell role is won, the notification lamp 35A is turned on, and the portion of the payout display portion P (the combination of the bell role winning symbol and the number of dividends “10”) relating to the bell role is displayed. Is selectively lit to notify. Similarly, when the cherry winning combination is won, the notification lamp 35B is turned on. When the jewel winning combination is won, the notification lamp 35C is turned on, and the respective payout display portions are turned on for notification. If any other combination is won or no combination is selected, none of the small combination notification lamps is turned on.

  On the other hand, if the small role is not won in step S45, the CPU 1001 shifts the processing to step S47 described later without lighting the small role notification lamps 35A to 35C.

  Moving to step S47, the CPU 1001 starts the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. As a result, the symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R start to change in the display window 5.

  When the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the CPU 1001 completes the pressing operation by pressing all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, 27R, and the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Is stopped (steps S48 and S49). When the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are pressed, the CPU 1001 sequentially stops the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R according to the pressing operation order. As a result, the variation of the symbols of the rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R is sequentially stopped in the display window 5.

  Referring to FIG. 17, when all the stop buttons 27L, 27C, and 27R are fully pressed and the rotations of all reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped, CPU 1001 performs small role notification lamps 35A to 35A in step S26. If 35C is turned on, the lighted lamp is turned off (step S50), and then it is determined whether or not a small role winning is achieved (step S51). When the combination of winning symbols of the bell role, cherry role or jewel role is aligned on the active line and the winning combination of the small role is established, the CPU 1001 pays out a medal to pay a dividend to the player (step S52), The number of winnings is cumulatively counted (step S53). Thereafter, the CPU 1001 rewrites and displays the display of the payout integrated number display (winning integrated number display) C (step S54), and determines whether the winning integrated number has reached 30 (step S55). Specifically, the CPU 1001 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the payout of the winning small role when the winning of the small role is established, increments the winning total number counter and increments the payout total number display (winning number). The accumulated number display) C is rewritten with a numerical value obtained by subtracting 1 from the numerical value displayed on the display C, and it is determined by the counter whether or not the number of accumulated winnings has reached 30.

  If it is determined in step S55 that the number of winning accumulations has reached 30, the CPU 1001 resets the winning accumulation number counter, moves the process to step S1 (see FIG. 12), and changes the gaming state to the normal gaming state. Return and end this processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of wins has not reached 30, the CPU 1001 returns the process to step S42 (see FIG. 13) and waits for the completion of the bet again.

  If it is determined in step S51 that a small combination winning is not established, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not a bonus winning combination is established (step S56). When the combination of winning symbols for the bonus combination is aligned on the active line and the winning combination for the bonus combination is established, the CPU 1001 ends the AT game process and executes the bonus game process (step S57). When the bonus game process ends, the CPU 1001 shifts the process to step S9 (see FIG. 12). This bonus game process is the same as the process in step S8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus combination has not won, the CPU 1001 determines whether or not the replay combination has been won (step S58). When the combination of winning symbols for the replay role is aligned on the active line and the winning of the replay role is established, the CPU 1001 shifts the processing to step 43 and waits for the operation of the start lever 26, while the winning of the replay role is determined. If not, the process returns to step S42 to wait for completion of the bet again.

  According to the AT game process described above, for example, in a situation where 30 winnings can be obtained in the AT game state, the payout display portion P relating to the small combination is turned on in consideration of the bet number (the bet number) of medals. Whether to perform a push operation aiming at winning a prize at all occasions in which a small role is reported, or to perform a push aiming at winning a prize only when there is a notification of a bell role with a large number of dividends, or a winning accumulation It is possible to provide the player with a very strategic AT game state, such as whether to aim at a strategic winning in the second half of the AT game state while viewing the display on the number display C.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various design changes and modifications within the scope of the claims attached to this specification can be added. Of course.

  The present invention can be preferably applied to a slot machine provided with a gaming state for notifying the type of winning combination in the winning lottery.

2 is a front view of the slot machine 1A. FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine 1A, and shows a state where the front door 3 is opened. It is a principal part enlarged front view of the payout display part 4A of the slot machine 1A. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 3 and is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a payout display portion 4A of the slot machine 1A. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1A. It is a front view of the slot machine 1B. It is a principal part enlarged front view of the payout display part 4B of the slot machine 1B. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1B. It is a front view of the slot machine 1C. It is a principal part enlarged front view of the payout display part 4C of the slot machine 1C. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1C. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of the entire game of the slot machine 1A. 40 is a flowchart showing a control flow of AT game processing in the slot machine 1A. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a control flow of AT game processing of the slot machine 1A, and is a continuation of FIG. It is an explanatory diagram of a state in which a payout display portion P related to a bell combination in the payout display portion 4A of the slot machine 1A is lit. 40 is a flowchart showing a flow of control in another example of AT game processing in the slot machine 1A. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of control in another example of the AT game process of the slot machine 1A, and shows a continuation of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1A, 1B, 1C Slot machine 4 Front panel 4A, 4B, 4C Dividend display section 6L, 6C, 6R Reel 18 LCD
26 Start lever 27L, 27C, 27R Stop button 33 Shading wall 34 Circuit boards 35A-35C Small role notification LED lamp 36 Front LCD
37 Dividend display LCD
1001 CPU
1002 ROM
1003 RAM
C Payout integration number display (winning integration number display)

Claims (2)

A housing,
A plurality of rotating reels provided in the casing and having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface;
A front panel arranged to cover the front side of the rotating reel;
A display window for the player to visually recognize a part of the plurality of symbols on the peripheral surface of each of the rotating reels;
Starting operation means for simultaneously starting rotation of the rotating reels;
In response to the operation of the starting operation means, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery regarding establishment of a plurality of types of roles,
A plurality of stop operating means provided corresponding to each of the rotating reels, for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reels;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control of the rotating reel based on an operation in the stop operation means;
When all of the rotating reels are stopped, an effective line provided on the display window so that a predetermined winning symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery crosses the rotating reels. In a slot machine provided with a winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been displayed when stopped along the top,
A payout display unit provided in a portion around the display window of the front panel, for displaying a combination of winning symbols for each combination and a payout number of game media by winning;
Illumination means capable of irradiating the payout display part from the rear side so that at least a part of the combination can be individually lit with a combination of winning symbols and the number of payouts related to the combination
Control means for lighting at least a part of the winning combination winning combination as a result of the winning combination lottery in the payout display unit and a portion for displaying the number of payouts in the payout display section. And slot machine. A housing,
A plurality of rotating reels provided in the casing and having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface;
A display window for the player to visually recognize a part of the plurality of symbols on the peripheral surface of each of the rotating reels;
Starting operation means for simultaneously starting rotation of the rotating reels;
In response to the operation of the starting operation means, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery regarding establishment of a plurality of types of roles,
A plurality of stop operating means provided corresponding to each of the rotating reels, for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reels;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control of the rotating reel based on an operation in the stop operation means;
When all of the rotating reels are stopped, an effective line provided on the display window so that a predetermined winning symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery crosses the rotating reels. In a slot machine provided with a winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won when stopped and displayed along the top,
Display means arranged around the display window for displaying a combination of winning symbols of the combination and the number of game media payouts by winning,
A slot machine comprising: a control means for clearly indicating a combination of winning symbols and the number of payouts of the winning combination on the display means when at least a part of winning combinations is won as a result of the winning lottery.

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