JP2012217742A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine improving interest in a game by executing a performance utilizing light emission illumination means capable of illuminating effective display parts of reels from behind without disturbing progress operation of a player in the game.SOLUTION: This slot machine 1 includes: a game controller 50 capable of performing a lottery of whether one of a plurality of winning combinations is won when starting the game, capable of generating an operation ineffective state that operation of other operation parts is made to be ineffective during operation of one operation part of a start operation part (a start lever 21) and a plurality of stop operation parts (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c), and capable of deciding whether one stop operation part of the plurality of stop operation parts is continuously operated for a prescribed time or above; and a performance controller 70 changing a light emission state of the light emission illumination means (backlights 67) based on that it is decided that the continuous operation is performed to execute a suggestive performance suggesting a lottery result.

Description

  The present invention starts a game by variably displaying a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn based on the start operation unit being operated after setting the number of bets, and a plurality of stop operation units corresponding to each reel. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of giving a game value based on a result of stopping a game stopped by an operation.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, light emitting illumination means (backlight) is disposed inside three reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and the light emitting illumination means (backlight) is provided on the front surface of the reel. In general, the front side portion (effective display portion) of the reel that can be viewed from the viewing window portion (symbol display window) formed on the front panel (front frame) positioned is illuminated.

  Further, based on the operation of a stop operation section (reel stop button) provided corresponding to each reel, the corresponding light emitting illumination means (backlight) is turned off so that the front side (effective display section) of the stopped reel is darkened. As described above, there has also been proposed one configured to notify a winning combination won internally by operating a start operation unit (start lever) (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-140200 A

By the way, in the slot machine as disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the light emission illumination of the already stopped reel even though the operation of the stop operation unit corresponding to the variable display reel is still effective. The means is turned off and the front side of the reel is darkened. Therefore, there is a problem that the visibility of the symbol drawn on the front side of the stopped reel is worse than when the light emitting illumination means is not turned off.
For this reason, if the light emitting illumination means of the reel corresponding to the stop operation is turned off at the first and second stop operations, it is difficult for the player to instantly detect what winning combination may be established. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player's progress operation in the game (game) may be hindered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and uses light-emitting illumination means that can illuminate an effective display portion of a reel from the back side without interfering with a player's progress operation in a game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of executing an effect and improving the interest of a game.

The invention described in claim 1
The game is started by variably displaying a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn based on the operation of the start operation section after setting the bet amount, and is stopped by operating a plurality of stop operation sections corresponding to each reel. In a slot machine that can give game value based on the result of stopping the game,
Light emitting illumination means capable of illuminating an effective display part of the plurality of reels for deriving and displaying the stop result from the back side;
Lottery means capable of lottering whether or not one of a plurality of winning combinations set in advance at the start of the game based on an operation of the start operation unit by a player is won;
An invalid state generating means capable of generating an operation invalid state that invalidates an operation of another operation unit during operation of one of the start operation unit and the plurality of stop operation units;
Continuous operation determination means capable of determining whether or not one stop operation unit of the plurality of stop operation units is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more in the course of the game;
In the game in which the lottery result of the lottery means is a win of a specific winning combination, the lottery is performed by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting illumination means based on the continuous operation determining means determining that the continuous operation is being performed. A light emitting effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting a lottery result of the means;
Notification effect means capable of performing a predetermined notification effect at the start of a game in which the suggestion effect by the light emission effect means can be executed;
It is provided with.

  Here, the “game value” means that the game medium itself such as medals and the data of the number of game media such as credits are included.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the suggestion effect is executed in response to the player intentionally continuing the operation unit, the visibility of the reel is hindered against the player's intention to operate. There is no end to it. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing an effect using the light emitting illumination means that can illuminate the effective display portion of the reel from the back side without hindering the player's progress operation in the game. is there.
In addition, since a notification effect is performed at the start of a game in which a suggestion effect can be executed (a game won for a specific winning combination), it is not possible to confirm whether or not the suggestion effect is executed by continuously operating the operation unit. However, it is revealed by the announcement effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to continuously operate the operation unit for each game due to the announcement effect, so that it is possible to prevent the operating state of the slot machine from being lowered as much as possible.

The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The continuous operation determination means can determine whether or not the start operation unit is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect not only at the time of the stop operation but also at the time of the start operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 3 is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
The light emitting effect means is characterized in that a winning combination to be executed for the suggestion effect is changed between the normal game state and the specific game state.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the winning combination for which the suggestion effect is to be executed changes according to the gaming state, the gaming property is improved and the gaming interest is enhanced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to third aspects,
The light-emitting effect means stops the suggestion effect based on the continuation operation being ended and the operation invalid state being canceled during execution of the suggestion effect.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the suggestion effect is canceled in response to the player intentionally ending the continuous operation of the operation unit, the visibility of the reel is against the player's intention to operate. Will not be disturbed. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately prevent the player's progress operation in the game from being hindered, and the player's operation is not adversely affected.

The invention according to claim 5 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A result informing means capable of informing a lottery result of the lottery means at the start of the game;
When the lottery result is notified by the result notifying unit, the light emitting effect unit does not execute the suggesting effect even if the continuation operation is performed.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the lottery result is notified by the result notifying means, the lottery result is found without executing the suggestion effect. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is executed, the lottery result is notified twice. It will be. Therefore, in this case, by configuring so as not to perform the suggestion effect, it is possible to efficiently advance the game, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating state of the slot machine.

The invention according to claim 6 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Production time determination means capable of determining at which operation of any of the operation units the timing for executing the suggestion production is provided,
The light emitting effect means executes the suggestive effect based on the determination that the continuation operation is performed at the timing determined by the effect time determining means.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, since the execution timing of the suggestion effect changes, it is possible for the player to operate the operation unit while predicting at which timing the suggestion effect is executed. Improves.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
The light emitting effecting unit executes the suggestion effect by turning on or blinking the light emitting lighting unit in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery unit after a predetermined time has elapsed since the light emitting lighting unit is extinguished or dimmed. It is characterized by that.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the suggestion effect is executed by turning on or blinking the light emitting illumination means after a predetermined time has elapsed since the light emitting illumination means is extinguished or dimmed. Compared to the case where the suggestion effect is executed without dimming, the player can easily recognize the suggestion effect.

The invention according to claim 8 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Game effect means provided around the effective display part of the plurality of reels and capable of performing a predetermined effect operation relating to the game;
Interlocking effect means capable of executing an effect effect that causes the game effect means to perform an effect operation so as to be interlocked with the suggestion effect executed by the light emission effect means;
It is provided with.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the interlocking effect linked to the suggestion effect can be performed using the game effect means provided around the effective display portions of the plurality of reels, a dynamic effect is possible. It becomes.

According to the present invention, since the suggestion effect is executed in response to the player intentionally continuing the operation section, the visibility of the reel may be hindered against the player's intention to operate. Absent. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing an effect using the light emitting illumination means that can illuminate the effective display portion of the reel from the back side without hindering the player's progress operation in the game. is there.
In addition, since a notification effect is performed at the start of a game in which a suggestion effect can be executed (a game won for a specific winning combination), it is not possible to confirm whether or not the suggestion effect is executed by continuously operating the operation unit. However, it is revealed by the announcement effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to continuously operate the operation unit for each game due to the announcement effect, so that it is possible to prevent the operating state of the slot machine from being lowered as much as possible.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the back part of the slot machine of embodiment. (A) is an exploded perspective view of a variable display device, and (B) is an exploded perspective view of a reel. It is side surface sectional drawing of the principal part of a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the slot machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is an arrangement diagram of symbols formed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning in the slot machine of embodiment, the symbol combination aspect corresponding to each winning, and winning content. FIG. 26 is a state transition diagram showing conditions for game state transitions in the slot machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game control process by the game control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process by the game control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the internal lottery process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the reel stop process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart which concerns on control by a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect control process by the effect control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process by the production | presentation control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect setting process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the backlight light emission process in the timer interruption process of an effect control apparatus. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of a light effect selection table 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a data configuration of a light effect selection table 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of each lever sound. It is a figure which shows an example of each light emission pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in the case of performing a backlight effect when a start lever is operated continuously for a predetermined time or more. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in the case of performing a backlight effect when a reel stop button is operated continuously for more than predetermined time. It is a figure which shows an example of the backlight production etc. which are performed when a start lever is operated continuously more than predetermined time. It is a figure which shows an example of the backlight production etc. which are performed when a reel stop button is operated continuously more than predetermined time. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating other examples of 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing the configuration of the back (housing) of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped housing whose front surface is open, and a hinge 2a (see FIG. 2) is provided on the front surface of the housing. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-open manner.
In the upper part of the front frame 2, an image display device 3 that performs display and information display according to the game, a speaker 4 that performs sound effects, and a player displays information when displaying information on the image display device 3. A browsing operation unit 8 having a selection button 8a and a determination button 8b for enabling selection is provided.
The image display device 3 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, for example, and displays various information in addition to the effect display relating to the game. Then, various effect displays and history information display on the image display device 3 are controlled by the effect control device 70 (see FIG. 5).

A symbol display window 5 is formed in the center of the front frame 2 so that the rear side can be visually recognized (for example, transparent). Through the symbol display window 5, it is possible to visually recognize a symbol that is variably displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 disposed in the housing.
The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with a predetermined arrangement (see FIG. 4). Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 5), which is a stepping motor. The rotation can be stopped.

By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display).
On the other hand, in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed through the symbol display window 5 for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. And is visible.
That is, through the symbol display window 5, the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the game stop result can be visually recognized.

For the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5, a plurality of enabling lines are set.
For example, each of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be activated across the middle symbol (middle row), each of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be activated across the upper symbol (upper row), and each reel 6a, An enabling line (lower line) crossing the lower symbols 6b, 6c and an enabling line (right) crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally from the lower reel 6a lower-middle reel 6b middle-right reel 6c upper stage. Upward lines) and enableable lines (downwardly right lines) diagonally crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c from the upper stage of the left reel 6a to the middle stage of the middle reel 6b to the lower stage of the right reel 6c. Set as

Then, a predetermined enabling line is activated according to the number of bets (the number of bets) set by the insertion of medals by the player or input from credits (hereinafter referred to as “betting operation”). Whether or not a winning is achieved is determined on the basis of the symbol combination form formed in the above.
For example, in the case of 1 bet, the middle line becomes an active line, in the case of 2 bets, the upper and lower lines become active lines in addition to the middle line, and in the case of 3 bets, the upper right, lower right lines are effective lines. It becomes.
It should be noted that only three so-called three cards that can be executed only when the number of bets is three may be used. In this case, five valid lines are always valid lines. Also, all lines may be valid regardless of the number of bets.

Below the symbol display window 5, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, and a payout number display unit 13 are provided.
The credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device 63 (see FIG. 5). The game progress display unit 12 displays a game progress state. Further, the payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts at the time of winning. These display parts 11, 12, and 13 are comprised by LED of 7 segments, for example, and display various information by the lighting state.

On the lower right side of the symbol display window 5, there is provided a game state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game standby state, and the game state is displayed by lighting the lamp.
A bet line display unit 19 for displaying an effective bet line is provided on the lower left side of the symbol display window 5.

  The game state display unit 18 waits until the reels rotate after the player operates the start lever 21 and a replay display unit indicating that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and the replay game has been awarded. In a waiting state indicating that there is time (a state in which the reel machine has been waiting for the start of rotation since a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) and the slot machine 1 is in a standby state in which the game can be played It is composed of an insert medal display section that indicates that there is a urging operation.

  A step portion protruding forward is formed below the symbol display window 5, and the upper surface of the step portion is a front shelf 14. The front shelf 14 is provided with a medal slot 15 and a 1-bet button 16 and a max-bet button 17 as bet operation accepting means.

  The medal slot 15 is arranged on the right side (the open end side of the front frame 2) when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the front shelf 14. When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 15 and performs a betting operation, the game can be executed. A medal insertion detection switch 51 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. And the number of inserted medals is counted.

  The 1 bet button 16 and the max bet button 17 are arranged on the left side of the front shelf 14 when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1. The 1-bet button 16 can input the number of bets one by one from the credit every time the pressing operation is performed. Further, the maximum bet button 17 can be input from credit to the upper limit number of bets (for example, 3) by performing a pressing operation once.

Below the front shelf 14, a payout button 20, a start lever 21, a reel stop button 24, a keyhole 23, and the like are provided.
The payout button 20 is used when giving a command to return to the tray 27 a medal that has been paid out when the medal inserted through the medal slot 15 or a medal that has been won and stored as credit is established. Further, when medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 after an automatic betting operation based on establishment of a re-game winning (replay winning), or medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are returned to the tray 27.

The start lever 21 is an operation lever for starting a single game.
The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1.
The reel stop button 24 includes a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel stop button 24b, and a right reel stop button 24c that are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c. The rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c is stopped in response to the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member.

Note that a stop button LED 66 for informing that the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c is provided inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. (See FIG. 5).
In addition, a decorative plate 25 constituting a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below the portion where these operation buttons are provided. Further, an ashtray 26, a receiving tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, a speaker 4 for outputting sound, and the like are provided below the decorative plate 25 and at the lowermost portion of the front frame 2. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game control device 50 that controls the entire slot machine 1 is disposed in the upper part inside the housing. In addition, a reel mounting portion 29 is provided substantially in the center of the casing, and a variable display device 600 having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is placed on the reel mounting portion 29. . Further, an external signal output terminal 33 for outputting a signal from the game control device 50 to an external device is provided on the right side of the variation display device 600 when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the rear side.

Further, a medal payout device (hopper) 63 is disposed at the lower part inside the housing. The medal payout device 63 accepts and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and when a predetermined symbol combination form is formed on the active line and a winning is established, the number of medals corresponding to the winning ( Payout medal) or a medal that exceeds the upper limit of credits due to the addition associated with winning a prize, and pays out to the tray 27. The medal for the credit is paid out to the tray 27 by the medal payout device 63 by operating the payout button 20.
Further, on the right side of the medal payout device 63 when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the rear side, medals overflowing from the medal payout device 63 are stored, or medals that flow in are stored in the slot machine 1. An overflow tank 30 is provided for guiding to a medal recovery mechanism on the installation island where the is installed.

  Further, on the left side of the medal payout device 63, a setting device 60 for setting the winning probability of the slot machine 1 to any one of six levels is provided. A power switch 31 or the like is provided at a portion between the setting device 60 and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

3A is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the variable display device 600 housed in the housing, and FIG. 3B is an example of the configuration of the reel unit 610 that configures the variable display device 600. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the main part of the variable display device 600.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the variable display device 600 includes reel units 610a, 610b, and 610c including reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, a reel box 620 for storing the reel units 610a, 610b, and 610c, and a reel. A relay member 630, 630 for partitioning the reel units 610a, 610b, 610c inside the box 620, and a relay for relaying communication between the game control device 50 and the variable display device 600 provided on the top surface of the reel box 620. It is mounted on the reel mounting portion 29 in a state in which the base 640 is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the reel unit 610 includes a reel 6, a unit base 611 to which the reel 6 is attached, a reel motor 64 for rotationally driving the reel 6, and a back of the symbol (identification information). A backlight base 612 having a plurality of light emitting members (backlights 67) to be light, a base holder 613 for fixing the backlight base 612 to the unit base 611, and a reel position detection for detecting the rotation phase of the reel 6. The sensor holder member 614 and the like for fixing the switch 54 and the reel position detection switch 54 to the unit base 611 are provided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 4, the reel 6 is shielded from light provided at a predetermined portion of the reel body 616, a reel seal 617 attached around the reel body 616, and the reel body 616. A plate 618 and the like are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 4, the base holder 613 includes partition walls 613 a and 613 a that divide the inside of the base holder 613 into an upper part, a center part, and a lower part.
And the symbol of the upper stage (left reel 6a upper stage) among the effective display parts of the left reel 6a is illuminated from the back by the backlight 67 arrange | positioned in the upper part among the insides of the base | substrate holder 613 with which the reel unit 610a is equipped. In addition, the middle (left reel 6a middle) symbol of the effective display portion of the left reel 6a is illuminated from behind by the backlight 67 disposed in the center portion of the inside of the base holder 613 provided in the reel unit 610a. In addition, the symbols on the lower stage (the lower stage of the left reel 6a) of the effective display portion of the left reel 6a are illuminated from behind by the backlight 67 disposed in the lower part of the inside of the base holder 613 provided in the reel unit 610a. The same applies to the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c.
That is, the backlight 67 functions as a light emitting illumination means that can illuminate the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the stop result from the back side.

The partition walls 613a and 613a are an optical path of light emitted by the backlight 67 arranged in the upper part of the inside of the base holder 613, and an optical path of light emitted by the backlight 67 arranged in the central part of the inside of the base holder 613. The base plate 613 is provided to partition the light path of the light emitted by the backlight 67 disposed in the lower part of the inside of the base holder 613. Thus, when the backlight 67 illuminates the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c (that is, the portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c that are visible from the symbol display window 5) from behind, the symbol display window 5 is displayed. A total of nine 3 × 3 symbols that can be visually recognized through the screen can be illuminated independently.
Note that the inner surface of the base holder 613 may be covered with a reflector. In this case, the light from the backlight 67 can be more uniformly irradiated to each design.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the backlight base 612 has a connector 612 a on the surface of the backlight base 612 opposite to the surface on which the backlight 67 is provided. The backlight base 612 and the effect control device 70 are connected via the connector 612a.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment provides a backlight effect by the backlight 67 when the start lever 21 is operated continuously for a predetermined time or more, or when the reel stop button 24 is operated continuously for a predetermined time or more. It is characterized by points to be executed.
Specifically, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to operate a start operation unit (start lever 21) and one operation unit among a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). An operation invalid state that invalidates the operation of another operation unit can be generated. Then, in the progress of the game, it can be determined whether or not the one operation unit is operated continuously for a predetermined time or more, and it is determined that the continuous operation is performed. Based on that, it is configured such that the suggestion effect (backlight effect) suggesting the internal lottery result can be executed by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67).

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, or it corresponds, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the control system of the slot machine 1 controls a game control device (main control device) 50 for overall control of the game and control related to game effects under the control of the game control device 50. The production control device (sub-control device) 70 to be performed automatically and the power supply device 40 for supplying power to these control devices are provided. Each component of the control system is disposed inside the casing of the slot machine 1. Further, the power supply device 40 is configured to supply backup power so that data stored in a RAM 50c (described later) is retained at the time of a power failure.

  The game control device 50 is used for a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 50a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 50b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 50c, an input / output interface (hereinafter referred to as “I / F”) 50d, and an internal lottery. A random number generator 50e for generating various random numbers such as a winning determination random number is provided.

  The CPU 50a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation processing, data input / output, generation of control signals, and the like as the calculation processing device of the game control device 50.

The ROM 50b stores internal lottery determination values (determination tables) and the like in addition to control programs and control data for executing various processes.
The ROM 50b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various types of winning winnings, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, data (maximum 4 frames) for pull-in stop control of the reel 6 for forming the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) to the maximum on the effective line. And the stop position is set in advance according to the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6.

  In the RAM 50c, a random number storage area for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 50a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to the payout based on the payment) and a work area for the CPU 50a.

  The I / F 50d includes a medal insertion detection switch 51, a start lever switch 52, a first reel (left) stop switch 53a, a second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, and a third reel through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). (Right) Stop switch 53c, left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c, 1 bet switch 56, max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58, payout medal detection switch 59, setting Various signals output from the device 60, the reset switch 61, the front frame opening detection switch 62, and the like are supplied to the CPU 50a.

Here, the medal insertion detection switch 51 detects the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the number of inserted medals is counted based on this detection information.
The start lever switch 52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated.
The first reel (left) stop switch 53a, the second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, and the third reel (right) stop switch 53c detect that the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are operated. It is a switch to do.
The left reel position detection switch 54a, the middle reel position detection switch 54b, and the right reel position detection switch 54c are switches for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c.

The 1-bet switch 56 is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 16 has been operated.
The max bet switch 57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 has been operated.
The withdrawal button switch 58 is a switch for detecting that the withdrawal button 20 has been operated.
The payout medal detection switch 59 detects the medals paid out from the medal payout device 63, and the number of medals paid out is counted by counting the detection signals from the switches.

  The setting device 60 is for switching the setting of the slot machine 1 based on the setting change operation. By this setting device 60, for example, the winning probability (internal winning probability) of various winnings in the internal lottery for each game is set to any of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

The reset switch 61 is, for example, a switch for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 is rotated in the opposite direction to when the front frame 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. is there. Note that the game control device 50 cancels the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the reset switch 61, for example.
The front frame open detection switch 62 is a switch for detecting the open state of the front frame 2.

  In addition, the I / F 50d sends a control signal output from the CPU 50a to an effect control device 70, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, a payout number display unit 13, a game via an output port and a driver (not shown). Status display unit 18, bet line display unit 19, medal payout device 63, left reel motor 64a, middle reel motor 64b, right reel motor 64c, external signal output terminal (provided separately from the slot machine 1) Terminal to be connected to the management device etc.) 33, stop button LED 66 etc. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various components.

  The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 33 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when the start lever 21 is operated (game medal insertion signal), and a payout output when a medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that the big bonus state is being set (BB signal), a signal indicating that the regular bonus state is being set (RB signal), and that the replay time state is being set Signal (RT signal), a signal (security signal) output when the front frame 2 is opened or when the setting is changed.

In the game control device 50, for example, the CPU 50 a updates the random number every predetermined cycle time (for example, +1), performs the control of sampling the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever switch 52, and the sampled random number is Internal lottery is performed as a random number for internal lottery.
Further, the game control device 50 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5.

Further, the game control device 50 stops the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c when a symbol constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped before reaching the valid line. So-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.
In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.
In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 50, the range in which the stop timing can be changed is within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 frames) from the position where the stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, the effect control device 70 includes a CPU 70a, a ROM 70b, a RAM 70c, an I / F 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 performs control of effect display in the image display device 3, control of effect by the backlight 67, the frame light emitting device 7, and the speaker 4 based on information relating to the game supplied from the game control device 50. .
Here, the information related to the game includes bet amount information (for example, a pulse number corresponding to the bet number is output, and the bet number and the game number are output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started). Information to be transmitted), internal winning information indicating a lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating a current gaming state (normal gaming state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.), and the like.

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals input from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). In addition, the I / F 70d receives a control signal input from the CPU 70a via an output port and a driver (not shown), a frame light emitting device 7 including an LED, an LED, a back light including an LED, and the like. Output to light 67 and the like. As a result, the image display device 3 and the speaker 4 can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

Specifically, the effect control device 70 causes the image display device 3 to display a small role winning notice display, a special winning notice display, an effect display (thing completed in one game or over a plurality of games), and the like. . In addition, the effect control device 70 performs decoration by light emission from the frame light emitting device 7 provided on the front frame 2 and effects by sound from the speaker 4.
Note that the communication between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70 described above is in a form in which a control signal can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70. An illegal signal is prevented from being input to the game control device 50.

Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described.
When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inputs a medal from the medal insertion slot 15, or operates the 1 bet button 16 or the max bet button 17 to input a bet number (betting input).
When a bet is input, an active line is set according to the number of bets, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started.
When the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 50 to determine whether or not a prize is won, and fluctuations of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are started.

After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 5. When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out.
The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

FIG. 6 shows an example of an arrangement of symbols formed on the reel seal 617 constituting the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c included in the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 6, the reel seal 617 can identify “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay”, etc. Seven types of symbols and “blank” symbols that are not involved in winning a prize are arranged in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 6, since one “replay” is arranged within 5 consecutive frames in all reels 6a, 6b, 6c, it is always on the effective line by the 4-frame pull-in stop control. Can be stopped.
In addition, since one “bell” is arranged within 5 consecutive frames in the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c, if the stop operation (so-called forward push or pinch push) is performed from the left reel 6a, the pull-in is stopped. It can always be stopped and displayed on the active line by control.
On the other hand, since the other winnings are composed of symbols that are not necessarily arranged within five consecutive frames, there are cases where the winning display cannot be stopped on the active line even if the pull-in stop control of four frames is performed. In other words, in order to stop and display these symbols on the active line, it is necessary to stop the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c (press the target) aiming at the desired symbols.

FIG. 7 shows the types of winning in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the winning contents.
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a big bonus prize (BB prize) and a regular bonus prize (RB prize) are determined as special prizes. Also, as a BB prize, a Special Big Bosna Prize (SBB Prize) consisting of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” and a Normal Big Bosna Prize (NBB Prize) consisting of “White 7-White 7-White 7” Is provided. SBB winning and NBB winning flags (flags set when winning the internal lottery) and status flags (flags indicating the current gaming state) are treated separately. In the following description, when the SBB winning and the NBB winning are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as BB winning.
In addition, if a special prize (BB prize or RB prize) is won internally, the winning flag will be carried over to the next game and the special prize will be established in subsequent games even if the special prize cannot be established in the internally won game. Can be made.

Also, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a bell prize, a watermelon prize, a cherry prize, and a replay prize are defined as small part prizes.
When a small winning combination is won internally, the small winning combination can be established only in the internally winning game. For example, when a small role winning (for example, watermelon winning) cannot be established due to the timing of the stop operation (so-called missing), the winning flag for this small role winning is cleared and is not carried over to the next game.

As shown in FIG. 7, when an SBB winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is formed on the active line is established, an SBB state as a special gaming state is generated. . The payout of medals accompanying the establishment of the SBB prize is zero.
In the SBB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the SBB state exceeds 300.
In the SBB state, a JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, a JAC game and a game with a high internal winning probability of small role winning may be executed in combination.

Further, when a transition condition such as winning a specific small role winning is established during the SBB state, a replay time state (RT state) as the specific gaming state occurs after the SBB state ends. That is, the internal winning of the SBB winning is one of the specific game generation conditions for generating the RT state.
In the RT state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of replay winning is dramatically higher than in the normal gaming state. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, when the number of executed games reaches 150 games, when a BB prize is won internally, or when any specific game end condition is established when an RB prize is won internally End.

On the other hand, when the NBB winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is formed on the active line, the NBB state as the special gaming state occurs. The payout of medals accompanying the establishment of the NBB prize is zero. In the NBB state, control similar to that in the SBB state is performed. In the following description, when the SBB state and the NBB state are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the BB state. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the NBB state exceeds 250.
Also, when a transition condition such as winning a specific small role winning is established during the NBB state, a replay time state (RT state) as a specific gaming state occurs after the NBB state ends.

The RB winning is a winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is formed on the active line. When an RB winning is established, an RB state is generated as a special gaming state. The number of medals paid out when the RB winning is established is zero.
In the RB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the process ends when the total number of medals for the player exceeds 100 in the RB state. In the present embodiment, after the end of the RB state, the game state always shifts to the replay time state (RT state) as the specific gaming state.
In other words, the game control device 50 is normally based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a specific small role winning during the SBB state, winning a specific small role winning during the NBB state, ending the RB state, etc.). It functions as a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the game state.
Even in the RB state, the JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, a JAC game and a game with a high internal winning probability of small role winning may be executed in combination.

  The watermelon winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the active line, and 5 medals are paid out in any gaming state. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 6, there are places where “watermelon” is separated by 6 frames or more. Therefore, even if the watermelon prize is won internally, the watermelon prize may be missed if the pushing operation is not performed.

  The Bell prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is formed on the active line, and 10 medals are paid out in any gaming state. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 6, even if the bell winning is won internally, the bell winning may be missed unless the pushing operation is performed, but each reel 6a, 6b, 6c has a “bell” so as not to miss it. May be arranged.

  The cherry winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is formed on the active line, and two cards in the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state with respect to one active line (that is, in other words, 4 medals are paid out when the upper or lower display is stopped. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 6, there are places where “cherry” is separated by 6 frames or more, so even if the winning of the cherry is won internally, the winning of the cherry may be missed if the pressing operation is not performed.

  The replay winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “replay-replay-replay” is formed on the active line, and a replay game (replay game) that can be executed without a betting operation is given. . The number of medals paid out is zero. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 6, “Replay” is within 4 frames, and therefore, if the replay winning is won internally, the replay winning can always be established by the pull-in stop control without performing the pushing operation.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, the special winning and the small winning combination can be won internally. In the case of overlapping internal winnings, the priority order of winnings derived on the active line is, for example, replay winning> small winning other than replay winning> special winning. The same applies to a case where a small winning prize is won internally in a game after winning an internal winning special prize.

When one of the above winnings is won internally by the internal lottery in the game control device 50, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning of the internal winning can be derived on the active line. On the other hand, if any winning is not won internally, the winning combination is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning is not formed on the active line.
In the normal game state and the RT state, all the above winnings including the BB winning and the RB winning are subject to internal lottery. Further, in the BB state or the RB state, the bell winning, the watermelon winning and the cherry winning are subject to the internal lottery.

FIG. 8 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.
In the slot machine 1, it is assumed that the game is started in the normal gaming state ST10 immediately after the power is turned on.
In the normal gaming state ST10, when the RB winning is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the process proceeds to the RB state ST11. Further, when the SBB winning or the NBB winning is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the process proceeds to the BB state ST12.

  In the BB state ST12, for example, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 300 or 250, the BB state ST12 ends. If the predetermined transition condition (specific small prize winning) is not satisfied in the BB state ST12, the process returns to the normal gaming state ST10, and if the predetermined transition condition (specific small winning prize) is satisfied, the process proceeds to the RT state ST13.

  In the RB state ST11, for example, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small prize winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 100, the RB state ST11 ends, and the state shifts to the RT state ST13.

In the RT state ST13, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the replay winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10. In this RT1 state ST13, since the internal winning probability of the replay winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10, it is possible to overlap the game while suppressing the consumption amount of medals. Accordingly, it is possible to expect winning of the special prize while increasing the game value obtained by the establishment of the small part prize.
The RT state ST13 ends when a specific game end condition is satisfied (that is, when the number of executed games reaches 150 games), when a BB winning is won internally, or when an RB winning is won internally, A transition is made to any one of the gaming state ST10, the RB state ST11, and the BB state ST12.

  Next, processing by the game control device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing by the game control device 50 includes a game control process (see FIG. 9) for overall control of the game, and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10) performed every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 msec).

[Game control processing]
First, the game control process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game control process.
When the game control device 50 is turned on, the game control process is started by the CPU 50a reading and executing the game control process control program stored in the ROM 50b.

  When the game control process is started, first, a power-on process for initializing a register in the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 or initializing game data stored in the RAM 50c is executed (step S1).

  Subsequently, a BET (bet) process for setting a bet number by an automatic betting operation based on the establishment of a replay winning or a betting operation (that is, a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 15 or an input from a credit) is executed (step S2). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the payout button 20 has been operated, and when it is determined that the payout button 20 has been operated, a payout control process is performed for paying out inserted medals and paying out medals stored as credits (step S3). ).

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of bets has reached an upper limit (for example, 3) (step S4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the number of bets has not reached the upper limit (step S4; N), the process returns to step S2.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4 that the bet number has reached the upper limit (step S4; Y), it is determined whether or not the start lever 21 has been operated (step S5).
If it is determined in step S5 that the start lever 21 has not been operated (step S5; N), the process returns to step S2.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5 that the start lever 21 has been operated (step S5; Y), an internal lottery of a winning combination is performed and internal winning information (lottery result command) indicating the lottery result by the internal lottery is obtained. An internal lottery process for starting the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c after the minimum game interval has elapsed is executed (step S6). Specifically, on the basis of the reel update information (see step S38 in FIG. 11) set in the internal lottery process in step S6, the reel 6a in the reel operation process (step S24) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10). , 6b and 6c are started to rotate.
That is, the game control device 50 is a lottery means that can draw whether or not one of a plurality of winning combinations set in advance at the start of the game based on the operation of the start operation unit (start lever 21) by the player is won. Function as.

  Next, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are based on the winning flag set in the internal lottery process in step S6 (see steps S34, S36 in FIG. 11) and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. A reel stop process is executed to stop the rotation (step S7). Specifically, based on the reel update information (see step S56 in FIG. 12) set in the reel stop process in step S7, the reel 6a is processed in the reel operation process (step S24) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10). , 6b, 6c are stopped.

  Next, based on the symbol combination mode stopped on the active line, the winning corresponding to the winning winning flag (see step S36 in FIG. 11) set in the internal lottery process in step S6 (winning that has been won internally). It is determined whether or not is established, and if it is determined that a winning is achieved, a winning establishment determination process for setting payout number information corresponding to the established winning is executed (step S8). Here, the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the active line is based on the reel position information from the reel position detection switch 54 (specifically, the rotation phase of the reel 6 detected by the reel position detection switch 54). Judgment based on.

Next, on the basis of the payout number information set in the winning establishment determination process in step S8, a payout control process for adding credits or paying out medals by the medal payout device 63 is executed (step S9).
Next, it is determined whether a BB winning or a transition condition to the RT state is satisfied, and a game state update process for preparing for transition to the corresponding gaming state is executed (step S10).

Next, it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S11).
If it is determined in step S11 that no power failure has occurred (step S11; N), the process returns to step S2.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that a power failure has occurred (step S11; Y), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption, processing for turning off all output ports, processing for saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area Then, a power failure process for performing a process for prohibiting access to the RAM 50c or the like is executed (step S12), and the power to the slot machine 1 is turned off.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing.

  When the timer interrupt process starts, first, various sensors (medal insertion detection switch 51, start lever switch 52, first reel (left) stop switch 53a, second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, third reel (right ) Stop switch 53c, left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c, 1 bet switch 56, max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58, payout medal detection switch 59, reset switch 61 , Front frame opening detection switch 62 and the like) and setting device 60 and the like, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port is executed (step S21).

  Next, based on the output data set in various processes, the effect control device 70, the game progress display unit 12, the bet line display unit 19, the credit number display unit 11, the payout number display unit 13, the game state display unit 18, the medal payout An output process for outputting a control signal to the device 63, the left reel motor 64a, the middle reel motor 64b, the right reel motor 64c, the external signal output terminal 33, the stop button LED 66, etc. is executed (step S22).

Next, timer update processing for updating a timer such as a continuation timer (for example, -1) is executed (step S23).
Next, a reel operation process for setting output for rotation and stop of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is executed based on the reel update information (step S24), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, the internal lottery process (step S6) in the above-described game control process (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the internal lottery process.
Note that, during the internal lottery process, an input of various operations such as a betting operation and a reel 6 stop operation is not accepted and is invalidated.

When the internal lottery process is started, the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 first obtains a random value (winning determination random number) from the random number generator 50e (step S31).
Next, a winning / winning determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is set (step S32).

Next, based on the random value acquired in step S31 and the winning winning determination table set in step S32, a winning / winning determination process for determining whether or not an internal winning has been won is executed (step S33).
In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the prize has been won internally using a random value generated by the random number generator 50e, that is, a hardware random number generated by hardware. It is not limited. For example, it can be configured to determine whether or not an internal win has been won based on a soft random number generated by software.

Next, a loss winning flag is set (step S34).
Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process in step S33 is a winning / winning (step S35).

If it is determined in step S35 that the determination result obtained in the winning winning determination process in step S33 is not a winning winning determination (step S35; N), that is, if the winning is not determined in the winning winning determination process in step S33. When it determines, it transfers to step S37.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process in step S33 is a winning / winning process (step S35; Y), that is, an internal winning is won in the winning / winning determination process in step S33. If it is determined that the winning winning flag corresponding to the internal winning is set instead of the lose winning flag set in step S34 (step S36).

  Next, a winning flag command corresponding to the winning flag (losing winning flag or winning winning flag) set in step S34 or S36 is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S37).

  Next, “∞ (infinity)” is set as reel update information (step S38). By the process of step S38, “∞ (infinity)” is set as the number of steps until the reel motors 64a, 64b, and 64c, which are stepping motors, are stopped.

  Next, a continuation timer (for example, 2 seconds) is set (step S39). In the present embodiment, when the start lever 21 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more, a backlight effect may be executed, but the start lever 21 necessary for executing the backlight effect is processed by the process of step S39. For example, 2 seconds is set as the operation continuation time.

Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start lever 21 has been released (step S40).
If it is determined in step S40 that the operation of the start lever 21 has been released (step S40; Y), the continuation timer is reset (step S41), and a backlight effect stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 ( Step S42), the internal lottery process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S40 that the operation of the start lever 21 has not been released (step S40; N), it is determined whether or not the continuation timer has expired (step S43).
That is, the game control device 50 functions as continuous operation determination means that can determine whether or not a continuous operation in which one operation unit is continuously operated for a predetermined time or longer is being performed in the course of the game.

If it is determined in step S43 that the continuation timer has not expired (step S43; N), specifically, for example, if the continuation timer is not “0”, the process returns to step S40.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S43 that the continuation timer has timed up (step S43; Y), specifically, for example, if the continuation timer is “0”, the backlight effect start command is effect-controlled. It transmits to the apparatus 70 (step S44), and returns to step S40. That is, when the operation continuation time of the start lever 21 reaches a time necessary for executing the backlight effect (for example, 2 seconds), it is determined that the continuous operation is being performed, and the backlight effect start command is generated. It transmits to the control apparatus 70.

[Reel stop processing]
Next, the reel stop process (step S7) in the above-described game control process (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reel stop process.
Note that, during the reel stop process, an input of various operations such as a betting operation and a reel 6 stop operation is not accepted and invalid.

When the reel stop process is started, the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 first determines whether any one of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c as a stop button has been operated (step S51).
If it is determined in step S51 that none of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c is operated (step S51; N), step S51 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S51 that any one of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c has been operated (step S51; Y), any of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is rotating. Based on the reel stop information which is information for determining which reel 6 is stopped, it is checked whether the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the rotating reel 6 has been operated (step S52). It is determined whether or not the operation is a button operation (step S53). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the operated reel stop button 24 is the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the rotating reel 6.

If it is determined in step S53 that the button operation is not valid (step S53; N), that is, if the operated reel stop button 24 is the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the stopped reel 6, step Return to S51.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S53 that the button operation is valid (step S53; Y), that is, when the operated reel stop button 24 is the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the rotating reel 6. Proceeds to step S54.
As a result, operations of the reel stop buttons 24 other than the currently operated reel stop button 24 become invalid, and only an input of a valid reel stop button 24 is accepted.

  Next, the reel stop information and the stop control table corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 are set (step S54). As a result, the stop control table corresponding to the position and number of the reels 6 being stopped and the position of the reels 6 corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 is set.

  Next, on the basis of the winning flag (losing winning flag or winning winning flag) set in step S34 or S36 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 11) and the reel position information from the reel position detecting switch 54, The number of remaining steps in consideration of kicking stop control is acquired (step S55).

  Next, the remaining number of steps acquired in step S55 is set as reel update information (step S56). By the processing in step S56, the remaining number of steps acquired in step S55 is set as the number of steps until the reel motors 64a, 64b, and 64c, which are stepping motors, are stopped.

Next, a continuation timer (for example, 2 seconds) is set (step S57). In this embodiment, when the reel stop button 24 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more, a backlight effect may be executed. However, the processing of this step S57 causes a reel stop necessary for executing the backlight effect. For example, 2 seconds is set as the operation duration time of the button 24.
Note that the same continuation timer (continuation timer value) can be set in step S39 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 11) and step S57 of the reel stop process, or different continuation timers. (Continuation timer value) may be set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the reel 6 corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 has been stopped (step S58).
If it is determined in step S58 that the reel 6 corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 has not been stopped (step S58; N), the process proceeds to step S61.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S58 that the reel 6 corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 has stopped (step S58; Y), the reel 6 corresponding to the stopped reel 6 is updated in order to update the reel stop information. The reel stop information to be set is set (step S59).

Next, a reel stop command corresponding to the reel stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S60).
Next, it is determined whether or not the operation of the reel stop button 24 has been released (step S61).

  If it is determined in step S61 that the operation of the reel stop button 24 has been released (step S61; Y), the continuation timer is reset (step S62), and a backlight effect stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 70. (Step S63) Based on the reel stop information, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6 are stopped (Step S64).

If it is determined in step S64 that all the reels 6 are not stopped (step S64; N), the process returns to step S51.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S64 that all the reels 6 have been stopped (step S64; Y), the reel stop information is reset (step S65), and the reel stop process ends.

If it is determined in step S61 that the operation of the reel stop button 24 has not been released (step S61; N), it is determined whether or not the continuation timer has expired (step S66).
That is, it is determined by the game control device 50 functioning as a continuous operation determination means whether or not a continuous operation in which one operation unit is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more is being performed in the course of the game.

If it is determined in step S66 that the continuation timer has not expired (step S66; N), specifically, for example, if the continuation timer is not “0”, the process returns to step S58.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S66 that the continuation timer has timed up (step S66; Y), specifically, for example, when the continuation timer is “0”, a backlight effect start command is effect-controlled. It transmits to the apparatus 70 (step S67), and returns to step S58. That is, when the operation continuation time of the reel stop button 24 reaches a time required for execution of the backlight effect (for example, 2 seconds), it is determined that the continuous operation is being performed, and the backlight effect start command is issued. It transmits to the production control device 70.

Here, FIG. 13 shows an example of a timing chart relating to control by the game control device 50.
First, if a betting operation (including an automatic betting operation) is performed while the BET operation (betting operation) invalid period is OFF (timing t1), the BET operation invalid period is turned ON and the start operation invalid period is It becomes OFF and the input of the operation of the start lever 21 can be accepted.

Next, when the start lever 21 is operated while the start operation invalid period is OFF (timing t2), the start operation invalid period is turned ON, the game is started, and the left reel 6a, which is the first reel. Then, the rotation of the middle reel 6b as the second reel and the right reel 6c as the third reel is started. When the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is started, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are first rotated at an accelerated rotation period until the rotation speed of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c reaches a predetermined speed. Thereafter, during the constant speed rotation period, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c rotate at a constant speed so that the rotation speed of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is maintained at the predetermined speed.
Further, at the time of switching from the acceleration rotation period to the constant speed rotation period (timing t3), the stop operation invalid period is turned OFF and the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c can be accepted.

Next, while the stop operation invalid period is OFF, the reel stop button 24 corresponding to any one of the three reels 6 being rotated (corresponding to the left reel 6a which is the first reel in the case of FIG. 13). When the left reel stop button 24a) is operated (timing t4), the rotation of the corresponding reel 6 is stopped.
Further, the stop operation invalid period is turned ON from the time when the operation of the reel stop button 24 is started (timing t4) to the time when the operation is released (timing t5). As a result, operations of the reel stop buttons 24 other than the reel stop button 24 being operated become invalid. Also, the start operation invalid period remains ON.
That is, the game control device 50 operates other operation units during operation of one of the start operation unit (start lever 21) and the plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). It functions as an invalid state generating means capable of generating an invalid operation invalid state.

Next, while the stop operation invalid period is OFF, the reel stop button 24 corresponding to one of the remaining two rotating reels 6 (corresponding to the middle reel 6b as the second reel in the case of FIG. 13). When the middle reel stop button 24b) is operated (timing t6), the rotation of the corresponding reel 6 is stopped.
Further, the stop operation invalid period is turned ON from the time when the operation of the reel stop button 24 is started (timing t6) to the time when the operation is released (timing t7). As a result, operations of the reel stop buttons 24 other than the reel stop button 24 being operated become invalid. Also, the start operation invalid period remains ON.
That is, by the game control device 50 functioning as an invalid state generating means, during the operation of one operation unit among the start operation unit (start lever 21) and the plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). An operation invalid state is generated in which the operation of another operation unit is invalid.

Next, while the stop operation invalid period is OFF, the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the remaining rotating reel 6 (in the case of FIG. 13, the right reel stop button 24c corresponding to the right reel 6c which is the third reel). ) Is operated (timing t8), the rotation of the corresponding reel 6 is stopped and the stop operation invalid period is turned ON. Also, the start operation invalid period remains ON.
That is, by the game control device 50 functioning as an invalid state generating means, during the operation of one operation unit among the start operation unit (start lever 21) and the plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). An operation invalid state is generated in which the operation of another operation unit is invalid.

  When the operation of the reel stop button 24 is released (timing t9), the payout operation is turned ON, and if a winning is established, credit is added or the medal payout device 63 pays out medals. Thereafter, when the payout operation is turned off (timing t10), the game is ended and the bet operation invalid period is turned off, and the input of the betting operation can be accepted.

  Next, processing performed by the effect control device 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing performed by the effect control device 70 includes an effect control process (see FIG. 14) for comprehensively controlling the effect, and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) performed every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 msec).

[Production control processing]
First, the effect control process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process.
This effect control process is started when the power of the effect control device 70 is turned on, and the CPU 70a reads out and executes the control program for the effect control process stored in the ROM 70b.

  When the effect control process is started, first, a power-on process for initializing a register in the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 or initializing game data stored in the RAM 70c is executed (step S101).

  Next, an effect setting process (step S102) for making settings related to the game effect, a display control process (step S103) for controlling display on the image display device 3, an audio control process (step S104) for controlling sound on the speaker 4, and an image Information display processing (step S105) for displaying history information on the display device 3 and history information storage processing (step S106) for generating and storing history information for browsing are executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S107).
If it is determined in step S107 that no power failure has occurred (step S107; N), the process returns to step S102.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S107 that a power failure has occurred (step S107; Y), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption, processing for turning off all output ports, processing for saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area Then, a power failure process for performing a process for prohibiting access to the RAM 70c or the like is executed (step S108), and the power supply of the slot machine 1 is waited for to be cut off.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, first, an input process (step S111) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 70 and an output process (step S112) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 70 are executed. .

  Next, a backlight emission process for causing the backlight 67 to emit light (step S113), a stop button emission process for causing the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c, which are stop buttons to emit light (step S114), and a start lever emission for causing the start lever 21 to emit light. Processing (step S115) and frame light emission processing (step S116) for causing the frame light emitting device 7 to emit light are executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating (for example, +1) random numbers such as effect random number 1 (see step S134 in FIG. 16) and effect random number 2 (see step S136 in FIG. 16) is executed (step S117), and the timer End interrupt processing.

[Direction setting process]
Next, the effect setting process (step S102) in the effect control process (FIG. 14) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect setting process.

  When the effect setting process is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control device 50 (step S121). This customer waiting command is transmitted from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70, for example, when the BET operation invalid period (see FIG. 13) is OFF for a predetermined time or longer.

If it is determined in step S121 that a customer waiting command has been received (step S121; Y), demo display information relating to the customer waiting demonstration display in the image display device 3 is set (step S122).
Thereby, the demonstration display information is output to the image display device 3 in the output processing (step S112) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15), and the customer waiting demonstration display based on the demonstration display information is performed in the image display device 3.

Next, the demo light emission mode information regarding the mode of the customer waiting demo light emission in the frame light emitting device 7 or the backlight 67 is set (step S123), and the effect setting process is ended.
As a result, the frame light emission device 7 is controlled based on the demo light emission mode information in the frame light emission processing (step S116) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15). In the backlight emission process (step S113) of the interrupt process (FIG. 15), the backlight 67 is controlled on the basis of the demo emission mode information, and the customer waiting demonstration emission is performed in the backlight 67.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S121 that a customer waiting command has not been received (step S121; N), a winning flag command transmitted in step S37 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 11) is sent from the game control device 50. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step S124).
If it is determined in step S124 that the winning flag command has not been received (step S124; N), the effect setting process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S124 that the winning flag command has been received (step S124; Y), the winning combination corresponding to the current gaming state and the received winning flag command is referred to the display effect selection table. Display effect setting processing for setting the corresponding effect display information at a predetermined ratio is executed (step S125).
Thereby, when the effect display information is set, the effect display information is output to the image display device 3 in the output process (step S112) of the timer interruption process (FIG. 15), and the effect display information is displayed in the image display device 3. An effect display based on is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display information is configured to be set at a predetermined ratio, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if all the display information is set in step S125, and it is determined in step S124 that the winning flag command has been received, the display according to the current gaming state and the winning combination corresponding to the received winning flag command is always performed. The image display device 3 can be configured to perform the above.

  Next, based on the effect display information set in the display effect setting process in step S125, it is determined whether or not one notification condition is satisfied (step S126). Specifically, it is determined that the one notification condition is satisfied when the effect display information including information related to the bonus confirmed display effect is set in the display effect setting process in step S125.

When the one-shot notification condition is satisfied, at the start of the game (for example, the acceleration rotation period of the reel 6 (see FIG. 13), etc.), a bonus prize (BB prize, RB prize) is confirmed in the image display device 3. A bonus confirmation display effect, which is an effect for notifying that the user is present, is performed. In this case, since the internal lottery result is found without performing the backlight effect, when the backlight effect is performed, the internal lottery result is notified twice. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the one notification condition is established, the backlight production by the backlight 67 is not performed. Thereby, since the backlight effect is not performed, it is possible to efficiently advance the game, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating state of the slot machine 1.
That is, the effect control device 70 functions as a result notifying unit capable of notifying the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50) at the start of the game.
Then, the effect control device 70 functioning as the light emission effect means, when the lottery result is notified by the result notification means (effect control device 70), provides the suggestion effect (backlight effect) even if the continuous operation is performed. It is configured not to run.

When it is determined in step S126 that the one notification condition is satisfied (step S126; Y), that is, the effect display information including information related to the bonus fixed display effect is set in the display effect setting process in step S125. In step S127, the winning notification effect information corresponding to the received winning flag command is set.
Thereby, the winning notification effect information is output to the image display device 3 or the speaker 4 in the output processing (step S112) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15). An effect by display is performed, or an effect by sound is performed by the speaker 4.

Next, normal lever sound information is set (step S128).
Thus, the normal lever sound information is output to the speaker 4 in the output process (step S112) of the timer interruption process (FIG. 15), and the normal based on the normal lever sound information is output from the speaker 4 according to the operation of the start lever 21. A lever sound (see FIG. 20) is generated.

Next, the backlight effect regulation information is set (step S129), and the effect setting process ends.
Thereby, the backlight production by the backlight 67 is regulated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S126 that the one notification condition is not satisfied (step S126; N), that is, effect display information including information related to the bonus confirmed display effect is set in the display effect setting process in step S125. If not, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a special gaming state (BB state or RB state) (step S130).

If it is determined in step S130 that the current gaming state is the special gaming state (step S130; Y), the process proceeds to step S127.
If the current gaming state is a special gaming state, for example, a game that uses a judgment table that has a higher internal winning probability of a small role winning than the normal gaming state is executed, so that the game progressed efficiently Can enhance the fun of gaming. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the backlight effect by the backlight 67 is not performed even when the current gaming state is the special gaming state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S130 that the current gaming state is not the special gaming state (step S130; N), the light effect selection table 1 (see FIG. 18) is set (step S131).
Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a specific gaming state (RT state) (step S132).

If it is determined in step S132 that the current gaming state is not the specific gaming state (step S132; N), the process proceeds to step S134.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S132 that the current gaming state is the specific gaming state (step S132; Y), instead of the light effect selection table 1 set in step S131, the light effect selection table 2 ( 19) is set (step S133).

Next, the production random number 1 is acquired (step S134).
Next, referring to the table set in step S131 or step S133 (light effect selection table 1 or light effect selection table 2), according to the winning combination corresponding to the received winning flag command and the effect random number 1 acquired in step S134. The lever sound information is set (step S135).
Accordingly, the lever sound information is output to the speaker 4 in the output process (step S112) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 15), and the lever sound (based on the lever sound information is output from the speaker 4 according to the operation of the start lever 21). 20) is generated.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the lever sound 1 and the lever sound 2 among the lever sounds based on the lever sound information are generated to suggest or notify the execution of the backlight effect.
That is, the effect control device 70 can perform a notification effect that suggests or notifies that the suggestion effect (backlight effect) by the light emission effect means (effect control device 70) can be executed at the start of the game. It functions as a notice production means.
In the present embodiment, the lever sound for suggesting or notifying the execution of the backlight effect is two kinds of lever sound 1 and lever sound 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the lever sound is different from the normal lever sound, the type of the lever sound for suggesting or notifying the execution of the backlight effect may be one type or three or more types.

“Winning 1 / n” shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 means that the lever sound 1 or lever sound 2 is generated from the speaker 4 at the rate of “1 / n” and the remaining “(n−1) / n”. This means that a normal lever sound is generated from the speaker 4 at a rate of.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the SBB winning is independently won in the normal gaming state, “lever sound 1” is used as the lever sound information in step S135 of the effect setting process at a rate of ½. Information is set, and normal lever sound information is set at the ratio of the remaining half. Accordingly, in this case, according to the operation of the start lever 21, the lever sound 1 is generated from the speaker 4 at a rate of 1/2, and the normal lever sound is generated from the speaker 4 at the rate of the remaining 1/2.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when a special prize (BB prize, RB prize) is won alone in the normal gaming state, a lever sound 1 is generated, and the special prize and the small part prize are overlapped. When winning, a lever sound 2 is generated. Thereby, it is possible to identify or suggest or notify whether the special prize is won alone or in combination with the small role prize.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, a lever sound 1 is generated when a BB prize is won (including duplicate prizes) during a specific game state, and a lever is awarded when an RB prize is won (including duplicate prizes). The sound 2 is generated. Thereby, it is possible to identify and suggest or notify whether the BB winning or the RB winning is identified.

Next, the effect random number 2 is acquired (step S136), and the winning corresponding to the received winning flag command is referenced with reference to the table (light effect selection table 1 or light effect selection table 2) set in step S131 or step S133. An execution timing and a light emission pattern corresponding to the combination and the effect random number 2 acquired in step S136 are set (step S137).
Thereby, the backlight 67 is controlled based on the execution timing and the light emission pattern set in the backlight emission process (step S113) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 15), and the backlight 67 performs the backlight effect.
The production random number 1 and the production random number 2 are not limited to software random numbers generated by software, but may be hardware random numbers generated by hardware.

Here, as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the backlight effect is generated when the start lever 21 is operated (“start operation”) and when the left reel stop button 24 a corresponding to the first reel left reel 6 a is operated. During operation ("first stop operation"), during operation of the middle reel stop button 24b corresponding to the second reel 6b ("second stop operation"), and right reel as the third reel It is executed at any one of the four timings when the right reel stop button 24c corresponding to 6c is operated (at the time of “third stop operation”).
That is, the production control device 70 sets the timing of executing the suggestion production (backlight production) to any operation of the start operation unit (start lever 21) and the plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). It functions as a production time determination means that can determine whether to do sometimes.

Note that the “first stop operation” in FIGS. 18 and 19 is not an operation of the left reel stop button 24a corresponding to the left reel 6a as the first reel, but any one of the three reels 6 that are rotating. May be the operation of the reel stop button 24 corresponding to (that is, the first (first) stop operation).
Similarly, the “second stop operation” in FIGS. 18 and 19 is not the operation of the middle reel stop button 24b corresponding to the middle reel 6b which is the second reel, but any one of the remaining two rotating reels 6 being rotated. One reel stop button 24 operation (that is, the second stop operation) may be performed.
Similarly, the “third stop operation” in FIGS. 18 and 19 is not the operation of the right reel stop button 24c corresponding to the right reel 6c, which is the third reel, but the reel corresponding to the remaining one reel 6 that is rotating. It may be an operation of the stop button 24 (that is, the final (third) stop operation).
That is, for example, when an RB prize is won independently during a specific gaming state, according to FIG. 19, the execution timing of the backlight effect is at the time of the third stop operation. In this embodiment, this is designated as the third reel. This is interpreted as when the right reel stop button 24c corresponding to the right reel 6c is operated, which is operated when the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the remaining one rotating reel 6 is operated (that is, the final stop operation). It is also possible to interpret as

  Further, the execution timing of the backlight effect is not limited to that shown in FIGS. For example, the backlight effect is executed at all four timings of “start operation”, “first stop operation”, “second stop operation”, and “third stop operation”. It is also possible to configure.

The “selectivity 1 / n” and “selectivity 2 / n” shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are the ratios of “1 / n” and “2 / n” based on any of the light emission patterns 0 to 9. Based on the normal light emission pattern (for example, a pattern in which all the backlights 67 are simply turned on) at the rate of the remaining “(n−1) / n” or “(n-2) / n”. Means normal light emission.
Further, “/” shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 means that normal light emission based on the normal light emission pattern is performed without performing the backlight effect based on any of the light emission patterns 0 to 9 at the corresponding execution timing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the watermelon winning and the SBB winning are overlapped in the normal gaming state, a ratio of ½ as the execution timing and the light emission pattern in step S137 of the effect setting process. The “start operation light emission pattern 5” is set at, and the “third stop operation light emission pattern 8” is set at a ratio of 1/2. Therefore, during the start operation, an effect light emission process for performing a backlight effect based on the light emission pattern 5 (see FIG. 21F) is performed at a rate of 1/2, and based on the normal light emission pattern at a rate of the remaining 1/2. A normal light emission process for performing normal light emission is performed. Further, at the time of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, normal light emission processing for performing normal light emission based on the normal light emission pattern is performed. Further, during the third stop operation, an effect light emission process for performing a backlight effect based on the light emission pattern 8 (see FIG. 21 (I)) is performed at a rate of 1/2, and the normal light emission pattern at a rate of the remaining 1/2. A normal light emission process for performing normal light emission based on the above is performed.

Further, “common” shown in FIG. 21 means both single and overlapping. That is, “Pattern 4” in FIG. 21E is a light emission pattern that is selected both when the cherry prize is won independently and when the cherry prize is won by overlapping with the special prize.
Moreover, the arrows shown in FIG. 21 indicate that the backlights 67 corresponding to the order of the arrows are turned on or blinking. That is, “Pattern 0” in FIG. 21A corresponds to the backlight 67 in the order of the backlight 67 corresponding to the middle stage of the left reel 6a → the backlight 67 corresponding to the middle stage of the middle reel 6b → the backlight 67 corresponding to the middle stage of the right reel 6c. The light 67 turns on or flashes.
In addition, the light emission aspect regarding a backlight effect is not limited to what is shown in FIG. 21, It can change suitably.

In the present embodiment, the effect control device 70 functioning as a light emission effect means is configured to change a winning combination (winning character) to be an execution target of the suggestion effect (backlight effect) between the normal game state and the specific game state. Has been. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, if a single player wins a watermelon prize, a cherry prize, or a replay prize during a normal gaming state, a backlight effect is executed, and a watermelon prize is given during a specific gaming state. The backlight production is not executed when winning, cherry winning, or replay winning is independently won. When the current gaming state is a specific gaming state, for example, a game using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of replay winning is remarkably higher than the normal gaming state is executed, so that the game can be advanced efficiently. Can enhance the fun of the game. Therefore, the present embodiment is configured such that the backlight effect by the backlight 67 is not performed when the small role winning is won alone during the specific gaming state.
Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18-21, it is comprised so that the light emission pattern according to the kind of winning prize selected may be selected. This makes it possible to identify and suggest the type of winning prize.

[Backlight emission processing]
Next, the backlight emission process (step S113) in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 15) will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the backlight emission process.

  When the backlight emission process is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first checks whether the backlight effect start command transmitted in step S44 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 11) is received from the game control device 50. (Step S140), it is determined whether a backlight effect start command has been received (step S141).

If it is determined in step S141 that the backlight effect start command has not been received (step S141; N), the process proceeds to step S144.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S141 that the backlight effect start command has been received (step S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the execution timing set in step S137 of the effect setting process (FIG. 16) has come. (Step S142).

  If it is determined in step S142 that the execution timing has come (step S142; Y), the effect light emission process is executed (step S143), and the backlight light emission process ends. Thus, the backlight 67 is controlled based on any of the light emission patterns 0 to 9 set in step S137 of the effect setting process (FIG. 16), and the backlight effect is performed in the backlight 67.

In other words, the effect control device 70 determines that the continuation operation is being performed by the continuation operation determining means (game control device 50) in a game in which the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50) is a win of a specific winning combination. Based on this, the light emission mode of the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67) is changed to function as a light emitting effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect (backlight effect) that suggests a lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50). To do.
Then, the effect control device 70 that functions as the light emission effect means is based on the suggestion effect (backlight effect) based on the determination that the continuous operation is performed at the timing determined by the effect time determination means (effect control device 70). ) Is configured to perform.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S142 that the execution timing is not reached (step S142; N), it is determined whether or not a backlight effect is currently being executed (step S144). Here, “when it is determined that the execution timing is not reached” includes a case where the execution timing is not set.

  If it is determined in step S144 that the backlight effect is currently being executed (step S144; Y), a backlight effect stop command transmitted in step S42 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 11) is sent to the game control device. 50 is checked (step S145), and it is determined whether a backlight effect stop command is received (step S146).

If it is determined in step S146 that the backlight effect stop command has not been received (step S146; N), the process proceeds to step S143, and the effect light emission process is continued and executed. finish.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S146 that the backlight effect stop command has been received (step S146; Y), the normal light emission process is executed (step S147), and the backlight light emission process is terminated. Thereby, the backlight 67 is controlled based on the normal light emission pattern, and normal light emission is performed in the backlight 67.

  If it is determined in step S144 that the backlight effect is not currently being executed (step S144; N), the demonstration light emission mode information set in step S123 of the effect setting process (FIG. 16) is set. It is determined whether or not there is (step S148).

When it is determined in step S148 that the demonstration light emission mode information is not set (step S148; N), the process proceeds to step S147, the normal light emission process is continuously executed, and the backlight light emission process is terminated. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S148 that the demo light emission mode information is set (step S148; Y), the demo light emission process is executed (step S149), and the backlight light emission process is terminated. Thus, the backlight 67 is controlled based on the demo light emission mode information set in step S123 of the effect setting process (FIG. 16), and the customer waiting demo light emission is performed in the backlight 67.

  Here, FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 show examples of timing charts related to effects by the effect control device 70.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 22 is a timing chart in the case where a backlight effect is performed when the start lever 21 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more.
In this case, first, when a betting operation (including an automatic betting operation) is performed (timing t21), the start operation invalid period is turned OFF and an input of the start lever 21 operation can be accepted.

  Next, when the start lever 21 is operated while the start operation invalid period is OFF (timing t22), the effect suggestion notification is turned ON, and the lever sound 1 or the lever sound 2 is output from the speaker 4 at a predetermined rate. Occurring and suggesting or notifying the execution of the backlight effect. Further, the start operation invalid period is turned ON, the game is started, and the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is started. When the rotation of the reel 6 is started, first, an acceleration rotation period is reached, and the reel 6 is accelerated and rotated until the rotation speed of the reel 6 reaches a predetermined speed. The reel 6 rotates at a constant speed so that the rotation speed is maintained at the predetermined speed.

  Next, when the start lever 21 is continuously operated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) or more (timing t23), the backlight effect is turned on, and the backlight effect is executed in the backlight 67 at a predetermined rate. The

  Then, if the operation of the start lever 21 is released (timing t24) before the time point when the maximum rendering period of the backlight effect elapses (timing t25), the backlighting effect is turned off and the backlight effect is performed. If it has been executed, the backlight production is stopped. In addition, the stop operation invalid period is turned OFF, and an input of the operation of the reel stop button 24 can be accepted.

That is, while the start lever 21 is being operated, the game control device 50 that functions as an invalid state generating means causes the start operation portion (start lever 21) and a plurality of stop operation portions (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). An operation invalid state in which the operation of the other operation unit is invalid is generated during the operation of one of the operation units.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 70 which functions as a light emission production | presentation means performs the said production | presentation production | generation (backlight production | production) based on the continuation operation being complete | finished during execution of the production | presentation production | generation (backlight production | generation), and the operation invalid state being cancelled | released. Configured to abort.
In addition, as the maximum production period of the backlight production, it is possible to configure the same period regardless of the winning combination, or it is possible to configure different periods depending on the winning combination. It is.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 23, the reel 6 that has been rotated to the end (that is, the remaining reel 6 that is rotating) is the middle reel 6b, and the reel stop button 24 (medium reel stop) corresponding to the middle reel 6b. It is a timing chart in the case of performing a backlight effect when the button 24b) is operated continuously for a predetermined time or more.
In this case, first, when a betting operation (including an automatic betting operation) is performed (timing t31), the start operation invalid period is turned OFF and an input of the start lever 21 operation can be accepted.

  Next, when the start lever 21 is operated while the start operation invalid period is OFF (timing t32), the effect suggestion notification is turned ON, and the lever sound 1 or the lever sound 2 is output from the speaker 4 at a predetermined rate. Occurring and suggesting or notifying the execution of the backlight effect. Further, the start operation invalid period is turned ON, the game is started, and the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is started. When the rotation of the reel 6 is started, first, an acceleration rotation period is reached, and the reel 6 is accelerated and rotated until the rotation speed of the reel 6 reaches a predetermined speed. The reel 6 rotates at a constant speed so that the rotation speed is maintained at the predetermined speed.

  Further, when the operation of the start lever 21 is released before the time point when the acceleration rotation period is switched to the constant speed rotation period (timing t34) (timing t33), the time point when the operation is switched from the acceleration rotation period to the constant speed rotation period. At (timing t34), the stop operation invalid period is turned OFF, and the input of the operation of the reel stop button 24 can be accepted.

  If the middle reel stop button 24b is operated while the stop operation invalid period is OFF (timing t35), the rotation of the middle reel 6b that has been rotated to the end stops, and the stop operation invalid period is ON. become. That is, while the reel stop button 24 is being operated, the game control device 50 that functions as an invalid state generating means causes the start operation unit (start lever 21) and the plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). The operation invalid state is generated in which the operation of the other operation unit is invalid during the operation of one of the operation units.

  Next, when the middle reel stop button 24b is continuously operated for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) or more (timing t36), the backlight effect is turned on, and the backlight effect is generated in the backlight 67 at a predetermined rate. Executed.

When the maximum effect period of the backlight effect elapses (timing t37), the backlight effect is turned off, and the backlight effect is stopped when the backlight effect is being executed.
Next, when the operation of the middle reel stop button 24b is released (timing t38), although not shown in FIG. 23, if the payout operation is turned on and a winning is established, credit addition or medal payout is performed. The device 63 pays out medals. After that, when the payout operation is turned off, the game is finished and the bet operation invalid period is turned off so that an input of a betting operation can be accepted.

  Next, FIGS. 24 and 25 show an example of a backlight effect or the like executed in the present embodiment.

The backlight effect or the like shown in FIG. 24 is a backlight effect or the like that is executed when the start lever 21 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more.
In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 24A, when a betting operation (in the case of FIG. 24, the operation of the max bet button 17) is performed, the input of the start lever 21 operation can be accepted. As shown in FIG. 24 (B), the start lever 21 emits light.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the start lever 21 is operated, a lever sound 1 or a lever sound 2 (in the case of FIG. 24, the lever sound 1) is generated from the speaker 4, and the backlight effect is executed. Is suggested or notified, the game is started, and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are started to rotate. In addition, the display effect on the image display device 3 is switched from the normal effect to the start effect.

Next, when the start lever 21 is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more, as shown in FIG. 24D, the backlight 67 is extinguished or dimmed, and the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are darkened. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24E, a backlight effect by the backlight 67 (in the case of FIG. 24, a backlight effect based on the light emission pattern 6) is executed. In addition, the effect produced by the display on the image display device 3 is switched to an effect that encourages attention to the backlight effect (for example, “attention attention!”).
That is, the effect control device 70 functioning as the light emission effect means corresponds to the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50) after a predetermined time elapses after the light emission illumination means (backlight 67) is extinguished or dimmed. The suggestion effect (backlight effect) is executed by turning on or blinking the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67).

  In the case of FIG. 24, the lever sound 1 is generated to suggest or notify the execution of the backlight effect, and the backlight effect based on the light emission pattern 6 is provided as the backlight effect accompanying the operation (start operation) of the start lever 21. Executed. As a result, it is possible to indicate to the player that the player has won the NBB prize alone or has won the RB prize alone during the normal gaming state (see FIGS. 18 and 19).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24F, when the operation of the start lever 21 is released, the backlight effect in the backlight 67 is stopped and the input of the operation of the reel stop button 24 can be accepted. The reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c emit light. In addition, the effect produced by the display on the image display device 3 is switched to an effect that increases the degree of expectation (for example, “Kitazo Kitaro!”).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24G, when the left reel stop button 24a corresponding to the left reel 6a as the first reel is operated, the left reel 6a stops. Moreover, the effect by the display in the image display device 3 is switched to the first stop effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24H, when the middle reel stop button 24b corresponding to the middle reel 6b as the second reel is operated, the middle reel 6b is stopped. Moreover, the effect by the display in the image display device 3 is switched to the second stop effect. Although not shown, when the right reel stop button 24c is operated, the right reel 6c is stopped, and the effect produced by the display on the image display device 3 is switched to the third stop effect.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 25, the reel 6 that has been rotated to the end (that is, the remaining reel 6 that is rotating) is the right reel 6c, and the reel stop button 24 (right reel stop) corresponding to the right reel 6c. This is a backlight effect or the like executed when the button 24c) is operated continuously for a predetermined time or more.
In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 25A, when a betting operation (in the case of FIG. 25, operation of the max bet button 17) is performed, the input of the operation of the start lever 21 is accepted and the start is started. The lever 21 emits light.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the start lever 21 is operated, a lever sound 1 or a lever sound 2 (in the case of FIG. 25, a lever sound 1) is generated from the speaker 4 to execute a backlight effect. Is suggested or notified, the game is started, and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are started to rotate. In addition, the display effect on the image display device 3 is switched from the normal effect to the start effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25C, when the left reel stop button 24a corresponding to the left reel 6a as the first reel is operated, the left reel 6a stops. Moreover, the effect by the display in the image display device 3 is switched to the first stop effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25D, when the middle reel stop button 24b corresponding to the middle reel 6b as the second reel is operated, the middle reel 6b stops. Moreover, the effect by the display in the image display device 3 is switched to the second stop effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25E, when the right reel stop button 24c corresponding to the third reel, the right reel 6c, is operated, the right reel 6c stops. Moreover, the effect by the display in the image display device 3 is switched to the third stop effect.

Next, when the right reel stop button 24c is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more, as shown in FIG. 25 (F), the backlight 67 is extinguished or dimmed, and the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are displayed. After dark, as shown in FIG. 25G, a backlight effect (in the case of FIG. 25, a backlight effect based on the light emission pattern 8) is executed.
That is, the effect control device 70 functioning as the light emission effect means corresponds to the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50) after a predetermined time elapses after the light emission illumination means (backlight 67) is extinguished or dimmed. The suggestion effect (backlight exercise) is executed by turning on or blinking the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67).

  In the case of FIG. 25, the lever sound 1 is generated to indicate or notify the execution of the backlight effect, and the operation of the right reel stop button 24c corresponding to the right reel 6c, which is the third reel (third stop operation). A backlight effect based on the light emission pattern 8 is executed as a backlight effect associated with. This allows the player to either win a watermelon win and an SBB win, to win a cherry win and an SBB win, or to win a watermelon win and an NBB win in a specific gaming state, or Thus, it is possible to suggest that the winning of the cherry and the NBB winning are duplicated (see FIGS. 18 and 19).

  Therefore, in the case of FIG. 25, since the winning of the SBB winning or the NBB winning is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 25H, the effect by the display on the image display device 3 indicates that the bonus winning is confirmed. The production is switched to an effect for notification (for example, “BONUS confirmed ~!” Etc.).

According to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, a plurality of reels (reels 6a, 6b) on which a plurality of symbols are drawn based on the operation of the start operation unit (start lever 21) after setting the betting number. , 6c) is variably displayed to start the game, and based on the result of stopping the game stopped by operating the plurality of stop operation portions (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) corresponding to the reels 6a, 6b, 6c. In the slot machine 1 capable of giving a game value, light emitting illumination means capable of illuminating the effective display portions of a plurality of reels (reels 6a, 6b, 6c) for deriving and displaying a stop result from the back side (Backlight 67) and a plurality of winning combinations set in advance at the start of the game based on the operation of the start operation unit (start lever 21) by the player. One of a lottery means (game control device 50) capable of lottering whether or not it is won, a start operation part (start lever 21) and a plurality of stop operation parts (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) An invalid state generating means (game control device 50) capable of generating an invalid operation state that invalidates the operation of other operation units during operation of the operation unit, and a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons) in the course of the game 24a, 24b, 24c), a continuous operation determination means (game control device 50) capable of determining whether or not a stop operation unit is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more, and a continuous operation determination means (game control device 50). ), The lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50) is changed by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67) based on the determination that the continuous operation is performed. Sosonokasuru suggested effect (the backlight effect) capable of executing emission effect means (effect control device 70), and a.
Specifically, the light emission effect means (effect control device 70) is continued by the continuation operation determining means (game control device 50) in a game in which the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50) is a win of a specific winning combination. Based on the determination that the operation is being performed, the light emitting mode of the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67) is changed to provide a suggestion effect (backlight effect) that suggests the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50). It is possible to execute.

  Therefore, the suggestion effect (backlight effect) is executed in response to the player intentionally continuing to operate the operation unit (start lever 21, reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). Contrary to the intention, the visibility of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is not hindered. Therefore, an effect (backlight effect) using light emitting illumination means (backlight 67) that can illuminate the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c from the back side without hindering the player's progress operation in the game. ) To improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, the continuation operation determination means (game control device 50) determines whether or not the start operation unit (start lever 21) is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more. Is possible.

  Therefore, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect (backlight effect) not only at the time of the stop operation but also at the time of the start operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 of 1st Embodiment demonstrated above, a predetermined notification effect can be performed at the start of the game which can perform the suggestion effect (backlight effect) by the light emission effect means (effect control device 70). Possible notice production means (production control device 70) is provided.

  Therefore, at the start of a game in which a suggestion effect can be executed (a game winning a specific winning combination), a notification effect (an effect that suggests or notifies that the suggestion effect is executable) is performed. Whether or not the (backlight effect) is executed can be determined by the notification effect even if the operation unit (start lever 21, reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c) is not continuously confirmed. Therefore, it is not necessary to continuously operate the operation unit (start lever 21, reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) every time the game is played, so that it is possible to prevent the operating state of the slot machine 1 from being lowered as much as possible. It becomes possible.

Here, the “suggestion” means including both so-called gassing notification and non-gassing notification.
In addition, simple “notification” means only notification that is not a frustration.

  Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 of 1st Embodiment demonstrated above, the light emission production | presentation means (production control apparatus 70) complete | finishes a continuation operation and cancels an operation invalid state during execution of a suggestion production (backlight production). Based on this, the suggestion effect (backlight effect) is stopped.

  Therefore, the suggestion effect (backlight effect) is canceled in response to the player intentionally ending the operation of the operation unit (start lever 21, reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). The visibility of the reel 6 is not hindered against the intention of operation. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately prevent the player's progress operation in the game from being hindered, and the player's operation is not adversely affected.

  Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 of 1st Embodiment demonstrated above, it has the result alerting | reporting means (effect control apparatus 70) which can alert | report the lottery result of the lottery means (game control apparatus 50) at the time of the start of a game, and light emission effect. The means (effect control device 70) is configured not to execute the suggestion effect (backlight effect) even if the continuation operation is performed when the lottery result is notified by the result notification means (effect control device 70). Has been.

  Therefore, when the lottery result is notified by the result notifying means (the effect control device 70), since the lottery result is found without executing the suggestion effect (backlight effect), the suggestion effect (backlight effect) is executed. The lottery result will be notified twice. Therefore, in this case, by configuring so as not to perform the suggestion effect (backlight effect), it is possible to efficiently advance the game, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating state of the slot machine 1.

  Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 of 1st Embodiment demonstrated above, the timing which performs a suggestion effect (backlight effect) is set among any operation parts (start lever 21, reel stop button 24a, 24b, 24c). The operation time determining means (effect control device 70) that can determine which operation is performed is provided, and the light emission effect means (effect control device 70) is a timing determined by the effect time determining means (effect control device 70). The suggestion effect (backlight effect) is executed based on the determination that the continuation operation is performed.

  Therefore, since the execution timing of the suggestion effect (backlight effect) changes, the player predicts at which timing the suggestion effect (backlight effect) will be executed while the operation unit (start lever 21, reel stop button). 24a, 24b, and 24c) can be operated, and the gameability is improved.

  Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 of 1st Embodiment demonstrated above, the light emission production | presentation means (production control apparatus 70) draws a lottery means after progress for a predetermined time after making the light emission illumination means (backlight 67) light-extinguish or light-extinguish. The suggestion effect (backlight effect) is executed by turning on or blinking the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67) in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the (game control device 50).

  Therefore, since the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67) is extinguished or dimmed and the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67) is turned on or blinked after a predetermined time has passed, the suggestion effect (backlight effect) is executed. The player can easily recognize the suggestion effect (backlight effect) as compared with the case where the suggestion effect (backlight effect) is executed without quenching or dimming the light emitting illumination means (backlight 67).

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, the specific game state generating means (game control device) capable of generating a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. 50), and the light emission effect means (effect control device 70) is configured to change the winning combination as the execution target of the suggestion effect (backlight effect) between the normal game state and the specific game state.

  Therefore, the winning combination that is the subject of the suggestion effect (backlight effect) changes according to the game state, so that the gameability is improved and the interest of the game is enhanced.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described.
The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment is provided with a game effect means provided around the effective display portion of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c and capable of executing a predetermined effect operation relating to the game. Different from the slot machine 1 of one embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, parts having the same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

FIG. 26 shows an example of the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, the periphery thereof, and the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 26, the slot machine 1 includes a display 700 that covers the symbol display window 5 and its surroundings from the front side as a game effect means.
The display device 700 is arbitrary as long as it is a display device that can be visually recognized (for example, transparent) behind the display device 700, such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 26A, the production control device 70 performs normal production operation (for example, a predetermined normal production display) until it approaches the execution timing of the backlight production. ) Is executed. At this time, the display 700 of the display 700 is visible so that the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be seen through both the symbol display window 5 and the portion of the display 700 that covers the symbol display window 5. Of these, at least the portion covering the symbol display window 5 is in a state where the rear of the display 700 can be visually recognized (for example, transparent).

  Then, when the execution timing of the backlight effect is approached, the backlight 67 is extinguished or dimmed and the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are darkened. As shown in B), the display background on the display 700 is darkened at substantially the same timing as when the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are darkened.

Thereafter, when the execution timing of the backlight effect is reached, the backlight effect is executed in the backlight 67. For example, the effect control device 70 is linked to the backlight effect as shown in FIG. The display device 700 is caused to execute an interlocking effect operation (that is, an auxiliary effect of the backlight effect).
That is, the effect control device 70 causes the game effect means (display device 700) to execute an effect operation so as to be linked (continuous) with the suggestion effect (backlight effect) executed by the light emission effect means (effect control device 70). It functions as a linked production means capable of executing a linked production.

  In the present embodiment, the display 700 is configured to cover the symbol display window 5 and its periphery from the front side, but the present invention is not limited to this. If at least the peripheral portion of the symbol display window 5 in the front frame 2 (front panel) is covered from the front side by the display 700, the portion covered by the indicator 700 is arbitrary. For example, the symbol display window 5 May not be covered.

FIG. 27 shows another example of the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, the periphery thereof, and the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 27, the slot machine 1 serves as a game effect means, so that the lighting state can be visually recognized from the front side (front side) of the front frame 2 (front panel). Among these, a plurality of light emitting units 800, 800,... Provided in the peripheral portion of the symbol display window 5 are provided.
In FIG. 27, of the peripheral parts of the symbol display window 5, the credit amount display unit 11, the game progress display unit 12, the payout number display unit 13, the game state display unit 18, and the bet line display unit 19. Although the light emitting unit 800 is provided in a portion excluding the portion where the and are provided, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light emitting unit 800 may be provided in a portion where these display portions are provided.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 27A, the effect control device 70 performs a normal effect operation (for example, simple lighting) on the light emitting unit 800 until it approaches the execution timing of the backlight effect. Let

  Then, when the execution timing of the backlight effect is approached, the backlight 67 is extinguished or dimmed and the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are in a dark state. As shown in B), the light emitting unit 800 is extinguished or dimmed to darken the peripheral portion of the symbol display window 5 at substantially the same timing as when the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are darkened. .

Thereafter, when the execution timing of the backlight effect is reached, the backlight effect is executed in the backlight 67. For example, as shown in FIG. 27C, the effect control device 70 is interlocked with the backlight effect. The light emitting unit 800 is caused to execute an interlocking effect operation (that is, an auxiliary effect of the backlight effect).
That is, the effect control device 70 causes the game effect means (the light emitting unit 800) to execute an effect operation so as to be linked (continuous) with the suggestion effect (backlight effect) executed by the light emission effect means (effect control device 70). It functions as a linked production means capable of executing a linked production.

Here, the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are composed of an upper stage (upper stage of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c), a middle stage (middle stage of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c), and a lower stage (lower stage of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c). However, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper portion of the effective display portion and the lower portion of the effective display portion are farther from the front frame 2 than the middle portion of the effective display portion. For this reason, when the display 700 or the light emitting unit 800 performs the auxiliary effect display of the backlight effect, the light emitting pattern is lit or blinked from the display 700 or the light emitting unit 800 to the upper stage of the effective display section or the lower stage of the effective display section. Is set, or a pattern in which lighting or flashing moves from the upper part of the effective display part or the lower part of the effective display part to the display 700 or the light emitting unit 800 is set. The gap between the lower stage of the effective display section and the front frame 2 affects the player, and gives the player a sense of discomfort (for example, the feeling that the lighting or blinking does not move continuously).
In the case of the present embodiment, since the light emitting unit 800 is provided on the back side of the front frame 2, such a sense of incongruity is unlikely to occur, but since the display 700 is provided on the front side of the front frame 2, Discomfort is likely to occur.

  Therefore, when the display device 700 or the light emitting unit 800 (in the present embodiment, particularly the display device 700) performs the auxiliary effect of the backlight effect, as the light emission pattern of the backlight effect, for example, “ As in “Pattern 0” and “Pattern 7” shown in FIG. 21H, the light emission pattern in which the lighting or blinking moves from the display 700 or the light emitting unit 800 to the middle stage of the effective display portion, or the effective display portion. If it is configured to set a light emission pattern in which lighting or blinking moves from the middle stage to the display device 700 or the light emitting unit 800, such a sense of incongruity can be reduced.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment described above, a game effect means (provided around the effective display portion of a plurality of reels (reels 6a, 6b, 6c) and capable of executing a predetermined effect operation related to the game ( The display operation of the game effect means (display device 700, light-emitting unit 800) is interlocked with the indication effect (backlight effect) executed by the display device 700, light-emitting unit 800) and the light emission effect means (effect control device 70). Interlocking effect means (effect control device 70) capable of executing the interlocking effect for executing the.

  Therefore, a game effect means (display 700, light-emitting unit 800) provided around the effective display portion of a plurality of reels (reels 6a, 6b, 6c) is used for the linked effect linked to the suggestive effect (backlight effect). Since it can be used, a dynamic production becomes possible.

  As mentioned above, although the invention made by this inventor was concretely demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, It can change in the range which does not deviate from the summary.

  For example, in each of the embodiments described above, the lever sound generated from the speaker 4 is changed to perform a notification effect that suggests or notifies that the backlight effect is a viable game. It is not limited. For example, it is possible to make a notification effect by changing the rotation start mode of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  Further, for example, in each of the above embodiments, the production control device 70 functioning as a result notification unit is configured to notify the internal lottery result that the bonus winning is confirmed at the start of the game. Is not to be done. The content notified by the effect control device 70 functioning as the result notification means at the start of the game is arbitrary as long as the content is related to the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 50).

  Further, for example, in the second embodiment, the light emitting unit 200 is provided on the back side of the front frame 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the lighting state is visible from the front side of the front frame 2, the light emitting unit 200 can be provided on the front side of the front frame 2, for example.

  Further, for example, in the second embodiment, the game effect means is configured by the display 700 and the light emitting unit 800, but is not limited to this. The game effect means is arbitrary as long as the effect operation linked with the backlight effect can be executed, and for example, it can be constituted by an accessory unit.

  Further, for example, in each of the above embodiments, the specific game state is set to the RT state, but a winning combination (small combination) that can be arranged only when the operation order of the reel stop button 24 is appropriate is set, and the reel An AT state that notifies the operation order of the stop button 24 or an ART state that combines the RT state and the AT state may be used.

1 Slot machine 6 Reel 6a Left reel 6b Middle reel 6c Right reel 21 Start lever (start operation part)
24 Reel stop button 24a Left reel stop button (stop operation part)
24b Middle reel stop button (stop operation section)
24c Right reel stop button (stop operation part)
50 Game control devices (lottery means, invalid state generation means, continuous operation determination means, specific game state generation means)
67 Backlight (light emitting illumination means)
70 effect control device (light emission effect means, notice effect means, result notifying means, effect time determining means, interlocking effect means)
700 Display (game production means)
800 Light-emitting unit (game production means)

Claims (8)

The game is started by variably displaying a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn based on the operation of the start operation section after setting the bet amount, and is stopped by operating a plurality of stop operation sections corresponding to each reel. In a slot machine that can give game value based on the result of stopping the game,
Light emitting illumination means capable of illuminating an effective display part of the plurality of reels for deriving and displaying the stop result from the back side;
Lottery means capable of lottering whether or not one of a plurality of winning combinations set in advance at the start of the game based on an operation of the start operation unit by a player is won;
An invalid state generating means capable of generating an operation invalid state that invalidates an operation of another operation unit during operation of one of the start operation unit and the plurality of stop operation units;
Continuous operation determination means capable of determining whether or not one stop operation unit of the plurality of stop operation units is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more in the course of the game;
In the game in which the lottery result of the lottery means is a win of a specific winning combination, the lottery is performed by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting illumination means based on the continuous operation determining means determining that the continuous operation is being performed. A light emitting effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting a lottery result of the means;
Notification effect means capable of performing a predetermined notification effect at the start of a game in which the suggestion effect by the light emission effect means can be executed;
A slot machine characterized by comprising:   The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuous operation determination unit can determine whether or not the start operation unit is operated continuously for a predetermined time or more. A specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting effect unit changes a winning combination that is the execution target of the suggestion effect between the normal game state and the specific game state.   The said light emission production | presentation means stops the said suggestion production based on that the said continuous operation was complete | finished and the said operation invalid state was cancelled | released during execution of the said suggestion production. The slot machine as described in any one. A result informing means capable of informing a lottery result of the lottery means at the start of the game;
5. The light emitting effect means according to claim 1, wherein when the lottery result is notified by the result notification means, the suggestion effect is not executed even if the continuation operation is performed. Or a slot machine according to claim 1. Production time determination means capable of determining at which operation of any of the operation units the timing for executing the suggestion production is provided,
The said light emission effect | action means performs the said suggestion effect based on determining with the said continuation operation being performed at the timing determined by the said effect time determination means. The slot machine according to any one of the above.   The light emitting effecting unit executes the suggestion effect by turning on or blinking the light emitting lighting unit in a manner corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery unit after a predetermined time has elapsed since the light emitting lighting unit is extinguished or dimmed. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the slot machine is configured as described above. Game effect means provided around the effective display part of the plurality of reels and capable of performing a predetermined effect operation relating to the game;
Interlocking effect means capable of executing an effect effect that causes the game effect means to perform an effect operation so as to be interlocked with the suggestion effect executed by the light emission effect means;
The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

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