JP2015097732A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine, even when executing a performance in an area through which invalid lines pass, capable of preventing the performance from obstructing visibility when deriving a combination of identification information to become an index on an invalid line.SOLUTION: An index symbol is stopped at an area of a partial reel through which invalid lines LM1-LM4 pass and, before stopping another reel, a general winning combination winning suggestion performance is executed, the general winning combination winning suggestion performance suggesting a possibility of winning an index symbol combination, where the symbol combination to become an index consists of the index symbols. When a possibility is thus suggested that, at a stage where a partial reel is stopped, the index symbol winning combination may be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1-LM4 in a transmissive area 51b of a liquid crystal display 51, the slot machine does not display an image on an area overlapped with the area where same invalid lines as the index symbols suggested by the general winning combination winning suggestion performance of the already-stopped reels, pass, out of areas of the other reel where invalid lines LM1-LM4 pass.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. , And the start operation is performed in a state where the prescribed bet number is set, and the rotation of the reels is started, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. A combination of predetermined winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter a combination of identification information) is used on a winning line passing through a visual recognition area where the reels can be visually recognized when rotation of all the reels is stopped. (Also referred to as)) will be awarded. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  In this type of slot machine, a plurality of lines passing through the reel visual recognition area are provided with an effective line for which occurrence of winning is determined and an ineffective line for which occurrence of winning is not determined, and a transmissive liquid crystal display on the front surface of the reel. A device has been proposed in which a device is arranged and an effect is displayed by displaying an image in front of an invalid line (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in a configuration having an effective line and an invalid line, when a predetermined symbol combination for which a winning is determined is aligned on the effective line, the invalid line is aligned by deriving the symbol combination serving as an index. There has been proposed one that makes it appear as if a prize has been generated by a symbol combination (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-245799 A JP 2008-253527 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, it is shown that a winning has occurred due to the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line, and when an image is displayed in front of the invalid line as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, The visibility of the front area of the invalid line is lowered, and there is a possibility that the invalid line may be hindered when the symbol combination as an index is aligned.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and even when performing in the area where the invalid line passes, it is an obstacle to deriving a combination of identification information serving as an index to the invalid line. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can be prevented.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R visually recognized from the see-through window 3) that can be variably displayed by moving display bands (reels) each having a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified. Each of which has a variable display device capable of deriving a display result,
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value (medal), and the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L and 2C visually recognized from the transparent window 3). 2R), the display result is derived to one game, and one game is completed. As a result of one game, each of the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R viewed from the perspective window 3) is displayed. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of the derived display results,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result to the variable display area (reels 2L, 2C, 2R viewed from the transparent window 3);
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result to the variable display area (reels 2L, 2C, 2R visually recognized from the see-through window 3) when the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated. (Main control unit 41);
A plurality including one or more active lines (winning lines LN) and one or more invalid lines (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) passing through the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, and 2R viewed from the transparent window 3). Winning determination means (main control unit 41) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of identification information (symbols) derived to the active line (winning line LN) of
Area effecting means (liquid crystal display 51) for performing an area effect of changing the visual appearance of the variable display area (reels 2L, 2C, 2R visually recognized from the transparent window 3);
Area effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the area effect means (liquid crystal display 51);
With
The winning occurs when a combination of predetermined identification information (predetermined symbol combination) is derived on the active line (winning line LN), and a combination of predetermined identification information on the active line (winning line LN) Predetermined winnings (index symbol combination) that allows the invalid line (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) to derive a combination of index identification information (a symbol symbol combination) by deriving (predetermined symbol combination) Including
In the slot machine (slot machine 1), a suggestion effect (a general role including an index symbol role may be won) that suggests that a combination of index identification information (a combination of symbols as an index) may be derived. A suggestion effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for executing a general role selection suggestion effect)
The area effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is configured to combine the index identification information (indicator and the combination of the index identification information with a specific area through which the invalid lines (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) of some variable display areas (stopped reels) pass. Index composition identification information (index symbol) constituting the symbol combination) is derived, and the suggestion effect (including the index symbol combination) before the display result is derived in the other variable display area (the reel that is changing) When the general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the combination is won is being executed, the invalid lines (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) of the other variable display area (the reel being changed) pass. Among the special regions, the region effect is performed in a special region (effect prohibited region C) through which the same invalid line (invalid line LM1 to LM4) as the specific region from which the index configuration identification information (index symbol) is derived. In other words, the region effect in at least a part of the region other than the special region (effect prohibited region C) through which the same invalid line (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) as the specific region from which the index configuration identification information (index symbol) is derived is passed. It is characterized by performing control to perform.
According to this feature, the index configuration identification information that constitutes the combination of the index identification information in the specific area through which the invalid line of the part of the variable display area passes can be derived while performing the area effect of changing the visual appearance of the variable display area. When the suggestion effect is executed before the display results are derived to other variable display areas, that is, when the display results are derived to some variable display areas, the combination of index identification information is derived to the invalid line. If there is a possibility that an invalid line of another variable display area passes through, a region effect is performed in a special area through which the same invalid line as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived passes. This prevents the visibility of special areas from which index configuration identification information may be derived from deteriorating and hinders the combination of index identification information to be derived. It can be prevented.

The active line and the invalid line may be set uniformly regardless of the gaming state, the set number of bets, the lottery result, etc., or depending on the gaming state, the set number of bets, the lottery result, etc. The configuration may vary.
The area constituting the variable display area may be any one of an area through which only the effective line passes, an area through which only the invalid line passes, and an area through which both the valid line and the invalid line pass.
Further, the predetermined prize may be one type, or may include a plurality of types of predetermined prizes in which a combination of predetermined identification information derived to the active line and a combination of index identification information derived to the invalid line are different. good.
Further, the area effecting unit may be an effecting unit that performs an area effect that changes the visual appearance of the variable display area, and displays an image on the display area arranged on the front side of the display band, or the front side of the display band. Visual means for changing the visual appearance of the variable display area by moving the movable object, and the visual aspect of the variable display area by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means for irradiating light from the back of the display band For example, a production means for producing an effect that changes the sound level is applicable.
In addition, the suggestion effect may be an effect that suggests the possibility that the combination of the index identification information is derived, may be an effect executed using the area effect means, or an effect device other than the area effect means is used. May be an effect that is executed by using a variable display area, or may be a combination of the indicator identification information by delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined period. Directing that suggests.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
The combination of the index identification information (the combination of symbols serving as the index) is a combination (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, “replay”, all of which are composed of the same or similar index configuration identification information (index symbol). / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum ").
According to this feature, since the combination of the predetermined identification information is derived to the active line and the predetermined winning has occurred, it is suggested by the fact that the same or similar index configuration identification information is arranged on the invalid line. By deriving the combination of information to the invalid line, the player can clearly recognize that a predetermined winning has occurred.
Note that the index configuration identification information similar to each other is, for example, identification information having the same shape but different in all or part of colors and patterns, identification information having different shapes but similar colors and patterns, and the same shape. Identification information that is different in size, but has the same shape but different numbers, identification information that has the same shape but one is added with a pattern but the other is not Identification information that has the same shape but a different pattern, identification information that has the same shape but has a different position, color, number, size, etc. Different identification information, identification information in which a convex part or concave part is formed on a part of the outer shape, identification information or identification information in which the position, number, size, etc. of the convex part or concave part formed in a part of the outer shape are different Have the same motif but different shapes Another information (e.g., such as when cut by a common three-dimensional object with different cut surface), etc. is applicable.

The slot machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
The winning includes a specific winning (for example, a middle stage watermelon) that occurs when a combination of the indicator identification information (a combination of symbols serving as indicators) is derived in the active line (winning line LN),
The specific winning (for example, middle watermelon) is the same value (five payouts) as the value given in the game where the predetermined winning (upper watermelon, lower right watermelon) occurs in the game where the specific winning has occurred. It is characterized by including a specific prize (middle watermelon) that is awarded.
According to this feature, when the combination of index identification information is derived to an invalid line and when it is derived to an active line, it includes a prize that has the same value to be given in the game. The game can be performed without being aware of whether a predetermined winning or a specific winning has occurred.
The specific prize may be a configuration including a specific prize that is given the same value as the value given in the game in which the predetermined prize has been generated, at least in the game in which the specific prize has occurred. In a game, a specific prize that is given the same value as the value that is given in the game in which the predetermined prize is generated, and a value that is different from the value that is given in the game in which the predetermined prize has been given It is also possible to have a configuration including both of a specific prize to which is awarded.
In addition, in a game in which a specific prize has occurred, the same value as that given in the game in which the predetermined prize has occurred is given as a value given in a game in which the specific prize has occurred. It may be the same as the value given in the played game, and for example, a configuration in which values related to subsequent games such as a transition of a gaming state are different may be used.

The slot machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The area effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is configured to display the index configuration identification information (index symbol) in a specific area through which the invalid lines (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) of some variable display areas (stopped reels) pass. Before the display result is derived to the other variable display area (the reel that is changing), the suggestion effect (general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the general role including the index symbol role has been won) ) Is executed, the index configuration identification information (index symbol) is derived from the special area through which the invalid line (invalid line LM1 to LM4) of the other variable display area (reel that is fluctuating) passes. It is possible to perform control so that the region effect is performed in a special region through which an invalid line (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) different from the specified region is passed.
According to this feature, when it is suggested that a combination of index identification information may be derived at a stage where display results are derived in some variable display areas, the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived In such a situation, the area effect is not performed in the special area through which the same invalid line passes, but the area effect in the special area through which the invalid line different from the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived is enabled. Even if it exists, the visibility of the special area | region where index structure identification information may be derived | led-out will not fall, and area | region production can be performed to a wider area | region.

The slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The region effect means can display an image (effect image) in a display region (display region 51a) arranged on the front side of the display band (reel), and a part of the display region (display region 51a). A front display device (liquid crystal display 51) in which the display band (reel) is visible through a provided transmission region (transmission region 51b);
The area effect control means (sub-control unit 91) controls to display the transmissive area (the transmissive area 51b) and an integral image across a non-transmissive area other than the transmissive area.
According to this feature, an integrated image can be displayed in a wide display area without distinguishing between a transmissive area and a non-transmissive area.
The front display device can display an image in a display area arranged on the front side of the display band, and the display band can be visually recognized through a transmission area provided in the display area. For example, a display device that displays an image by changing the light transmittance from the light emitting means provided behind, a display that displays an image by changing the light emission amount of the light emitting element of the display device. For example, a display device that displays an image by using light that is incident on a light guide plate having transparency and refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate is applicable.

The slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The area effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is configured to display the index configuration identification information (index symbol) in a specific area through which the invalid lines (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) of some variable display areas (stopped reels) pass. Before the display result is derived to the other variable display area (the reel that is changing), the suggestion effect (general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the general role including the index symbol role has been won) ) Is executed, the area composition is not performed in the specific area (production prohibited area B) from which the index configuration identification information (index design) is derived, and the index configuration identification information (index design) is derived. It is characterized in that control for performing the region effect is performed in at least a part of the region other than the specified region (the effect prohibited region B).
According to this feature, index configuration identification information constituting a combination of index identification information is derived in a specific area through which invalid lines of some variable display areas pass, and before display results are derived in other variable display areas When the suggestion effect is executed, that is, when it is suggested that the combination of the index identification information may be derived to the invalid line at the stage where the display result is derived in some variable display areas, other variable In the special area through which the invalid line of the display area passes, the specific area through which the index composition identification information is derived is added to the special area through which the same invalid line as the specific area from which the index composition identification information is derived is not performed. However, by not performing the area effect, not only the special area in which the index configuration identification information may be derived but also the visibility of the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived may be reduced. Without, can be more effectively prevented from becoming an obstacle when leading out the combination of the index identification information.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure which shows the stop aspect of an index symbol combination. It is a figure which shows the display mode of a liquid crystal display. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a production prohibited area A. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a production prohibited area B. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a production prohibited area C. It is a figure for demonstrating the group of effect image groups. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (watermelon navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (bell navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (replay navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (BAR navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of effect control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a pay line. It is a figure for demonstrating the production image in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the production image in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the end.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, a see-through window in which three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from 3.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "black BAR", and "white BAR" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. “,” “Replay,” “Plum,” “Watermelon,” “Cherry,” “Bell,” and so on, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display area 51a and the transmissive window 3 are interposed. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side. In addition, a light guide plate (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from the back surface side is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a, and the transmissive area 51b of the display area 51a is excluded from the back surface. A concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside is provided in the non-transmissive region. The liquid crystal display 51 is a display device that can change the display mode by controlling the liquid crystal element in either a state in which light irradiated by the light guide plate is allowed to pass or a state in which the light is not allowed to pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. The stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the start switch 7 and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R respectively operated by the player can be operated by the player It is provided, respectively.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the housing 1a. The hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or the medal payout exit 9 side is selectively switched to either the flow path switching solenoid 30 or the medal insertion portion 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. The medal selector 29 having the inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal that has been received and the door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are detected inside the housing 1a. A reel unit 2 including possible reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. A hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). 4) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) consisting of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medal. When the member is electrically connected by contacting through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 becomes full. Can be detected.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the prescribed number of bets is set to 3, and when three medals are set as the bet number, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In this embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to easily recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. By configuring a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) to be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) is placed on the winning line LN on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Can be displayed on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board 90 is directly connected from the power board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and directly from the power board 101 to the effect control board 90. A configuration may be employed in which power is supplied.

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

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

  Also, the game control board 40 includes the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left The middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

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

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a time-out signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two.

  The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 through the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 41 includes three channels of 8-bit counters as the timer circuit 509. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a real-time interrupt request and time measurement by using a timer circuit 509 and setting by a user program.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, the serial communication circuit 512, the random number circuits 508a and 508b, and the timer circuit 509).

  The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port (PIP). Further, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 incorporates an output-only port (POP) having an 11-bit width.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a 1-channel circuit for both transmission and reception and a 3-channel circuit for transmission only.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. These effect devices are sub-controls described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on control by the unit 91.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or the like may be applied as a production device.

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

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

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

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when the set value 6 is further operated, the set value 1 is set. Return). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when RT2 ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Anyway.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment). The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment). The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. Is simply called a winning line), and a combination of symbols called “comb” will be awarded. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination in a general slot machine is determined according to the gaming state, but it can be broadly divided into a small role with medal payout and the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a re-playing role that allows the player to start the game, and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In this embodiment, the special combination is not provided, and only the small combination and replay combination are subject to internal lottery and winning, but the special combination is provided and the special combination is subject to internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition which becomes.

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of these winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In addition, in the case of a configuration having a special combination, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. . In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the above winning combination is determined before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, the start switch 7 Is determined). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), it is determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value. Whether or not winning is permitted is determined according to the number of determination values of each combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (stored in the lottery work) is determined for the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the set value. When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared. In the present embodiment, since the special combination is not provided, only the general combination storing work among the internal winning flag storing works is used. Moreover, the structure which does not provide a special role storing work may be sufficient.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added (subtracted) to the random number value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random value belongs It is good also as a structure which determines the winning of the role to perform.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type), and further, one table creation data includes Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created by referring to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). For this reason, the same stop control table, that is, the same control when all of the gaming state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are the same. The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is the winning line, that is, each reel 2L, 2C, Create a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames to be drawn is determined so as not to be aligned on the set line in order to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed in the 2R perspective window 3 is a combination of winning symbols, While the reel stop control is performed, if none of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames that do not have any of the roles is defined is created, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In this embodiment, the special role is not provided. However, in the configuration having the special role, the special role and the small character are selected when the special role is won in a state where the special role is carried over from before the previous game. If a winning combination is won at the same time, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is a maximum of 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Should be done. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

  In addition, in a configuration with a special role, if the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation When the game is performed, control may be performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames at each timing when the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table Configuration that uses stop control together by searching and specifying the stop position, configuration that performs stop control by changing part of the stop control table and stop position table, and so on And it may be.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time point is equal to or longer than a predetermined restriction time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the predetermined restriction time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, At that time, the reels in the game are started to rotate.

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

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

  In addition, the main control unit 41, when all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN is a predetermined combination of symbols such as a small combination and a re-playing combination. If it is determined that the combination is a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role, a predetermined number of medals are given according to the type of the corresponding small role, and the game is replayed. When it is determined to be a combination of symbols, a replay game is given, and when it is determined that the role is accompanied by a transition of a gaming state such as RT (e.g. promoted replay or transition outcome) Control to change the gaming state.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a return command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or when a medal is inserted in a state where the prescribed number of bets is not set, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, or when a bet number is set by winning a re-gamer Sent. The inserted number command is transmitted when the bet number is set, so that it is possible to specify that the bet number has been set by receiving the inserted number command.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not it is controlled to freeze (control state in which the progress of control is delayed for a predetermined time), the start time of freeze and the time to be controlled for freeze. Sent when a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effectively operated, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively operated by receiving the reel stop command. Can be identified.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the stop state starts, and the reset operation is performed and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent When the state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the transmission data register 561 of 512, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done.

  The operation detection command is generated in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

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

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

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

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. 8 is related to transition combinations and shifting designs to be described later. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter to do. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3 as shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small role includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, an upper bell 1 to 8, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a one-piece role.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, in principle, a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  One of the plum and replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the right down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “replay-black BAR-white BAR” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “replay-black BAR-black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. When any one of these upper bells 1 to 8 wins, eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the black BAR and the white BAR of the middle reel, and the black BAR and the white BAR of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. , "Replay-White BAR-White BAR", "Replay-White BAR-Black BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-White BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-White BAR-White BAR" , "Plum-Bell-Black BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-White BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR" combination, "Bell-Bell-Bell" That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, there are places where replays and plums are not arranged within 5 frames, and for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the white BAR and the black BAR are not arranged within 5 frames. There are places. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the right-down watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position below one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are watermelon. Therefore, when any combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is prepared, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White The combination of “7-watermelon-watermelon” and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the middle reel 2C and the black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the right-down watermelon will be won. There is no.

  The upper watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the upper watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position below one of black 7, white 7 and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C are watermelon. Since the replay of the right reel 2R is located one position below the watermelon, “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” are arranged. When any of the combinations is completed, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the replay of the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the upper watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the middle watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7 and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but for each of the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R, There are places that are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the middle stage watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The lower cherries are awarded when any combination of “black BAR-bell-bell”, “black BAR-black BAR-bell”, and “black BAR-white BAR-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the black BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the cherry, “black BAR-bell-bell”, “black BAR-black BAR-bell”, When any combination of “black BAR-white BAR-bell” is arranged, “cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower stage.

  In the middle reel 2C, one of bell, black BAR, and white BAR is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, black There are places where BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The middle stage cherries are awarded when a combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)” is arranged on the winning line LN. When the middle cherries win, a medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, there is a portion where the cherry is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the middle cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is won when the combination of “watermelon-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay of the middle reel and the bell of the right reel are arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the left reel 2L is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if a single winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the single winning combination will not be won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes a normal replay, a bell replay, a lower replay, a fall replay, a promotion replay 1, a promotion replay 2, a special replay, and a special replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. One of replay and plum is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected.

  The bell replays include “Black 7-Bell-Black BAR”, “Black 7-Bell-White BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-Black BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-White BAR”, “White 7-” on the winning line LN. The prize is awarded when the combination of "Bell-Black BAR", "White 7-Bell-White BAR", "Bell-Bell-Black BAR", and "Bell-Bell-White BAR" is prepared.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7, watermelon, and white 7 of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and the white BAR and black BAR of the reel 2R are one position below the bell. “Black 7-Bell-Black BAR”, “Black 7-Bell-White BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-Black BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-White BAR”, “White 7-” When any combination of “bell-black BAR” and “white 7-bell-white BAR” is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, watermelon, white 7, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, black BAR. One of the white BARs is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a bell replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, in principle, it can be said that it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-White BAR-White BAR”, “Bell-White BAR-Cherry”, “Bell-White BAR-Watermelon”, “Bell-White BAR-Black 7”, “Bell-White” on the winning line LN. BAR-net 7 "," bell-white BAR-white 7 "," bell-black BAR-white BAR "," bell-black BAR-cherry "," bell-black BAR-watermelon "," bell-black BAR- " When a combination of “Black 7”, “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7”, and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, a prize is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. "Bell-white BAR-white BAR", "Bell-white BAR-cherry", "Bell-white BAR-watermelon", "Bell-white BAR-black 7", "Bell-white BAR-net" 7 "," Bell-White BAR-White 7 "," Bell-Black BAR-White BAR "," Bell-Black BAR-Cherry "," Bell-Black BAR-Watermelon "," Bell-Black BAR-Black 7 " When any combination of “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7” and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “ Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry The combination of the network 7 / White 7 "is the aligned lower, i.e. disable line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, one of the white BAR and black BAR is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the white BAR, cherry, watermelon , Black 7, mesh 7 and white 7 are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in the internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a falling replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, after winning the fall replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is elected.

  In Promotion Replay 2, any combination of “Bell-White BAR-Replay”, “Bell-White BAR-Plum”, “Bell-Black BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is displayed on the winning line LN. Wins when they are ready.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, "bell-white BAR-replay", "bell-white BAR-plum", "bell-black BAR" When the combination of “Replay” and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is arranged, the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. In the middle reel, one of white BAR and black BAR is arranged within 5 frames, and one of replay and plum is arranged in the right reel 2R. Are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set to win only in the internal lottery at RT1. As a result, it is configured so that it is not controlled to RT0 from other than RT1, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from that RT1.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are selected.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the special replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, RT2, and RT3. For this reason, no special replay is won in RT1, RT2, RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Special replays include "Replay-White BAR-Black 7", "Replay-White BAR-Net 7", "Replay-White BAR-White 7", "Replay-White BAR-Plum", "Replay-" "Black BAR-Black 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Net 7", "Replay-Black BAR-White 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Plum", "Plum-White BAR-Black 7", "Plum-White" "BAR-net 7", "Plum-White BAR-White 7", "Plum-White BAR-Plum", "Plum-Black BAR-Black 7", "Plum-Black BAR-Net 7", "Plum-Black BAR" -Winner is awarded when any combination of “White 7” and “Plum-Black BAR-Plum” is prepared.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the white BAR and black BAR, and the black 7, net 7, white 7, and plum of the right reel 2R are , The white BAR and the black BAR are arranged one position below, so that “Replay-White BAR-Black 7”, “Replay-White BAR-Net 7”, “Replay-White BAR-White 7”, “ "Replay-White BAR-Plum", "Replay-Black BAR-Black 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Net 7", "Replay-Black BAR-White 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Plum", "Plum-" "White BAR-Black 7", "Plum-White BAR-Net 7", "Plum-White BAR-White 7", "Plum-White BAR-Plum", "Plum-Black BAR-Black 7", "Plum-Black" BAR-Net 7 "," Plum-Black BAR-White 7 "," Plum-Black BAR " When the combination of “Plum” is prepared, “White BAR—White BAR—White BAR”, “White BAR—White BAR—Black BAR”, “White BAR—Black BAR—Black BAR”, “Black BAR—White BAR—White BAR” ”,“ Black BAR−White BAR−Black BAR ”, and“ Black BAR−Black BAR−Black BAR ”rise to the right, that is, align with the invalid line LM4. In the following, these combinations are referred to as “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations or BAR alignments unless it is necessary to distinguish between them.

  In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. In the middle reel, one of the white BAR and black BAR is arranged within 5 frames, and the right reel 2R is black. 7, net 7, white 7 and plum are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a special replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the transition items are “replay-white BAR-bell”, “replay-black BAR-bell”, “plum-white BAR-bell”, “plum-black BAR-bell”, “replay”. -Bell-White BAR, Replay-Bell-Black BAR, Plum-Bell-White BAR, Plum-Bell-Black BAR, Black 7-White BAR-White BAR, Black 7-White "BAR-black BAR", "black 7-black BAR-white BAR", "black 7-black BAR-black BAR", "white 7-white BAR-white BAR", "white 7-white BAR-black BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-White BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-White BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-Black BAR-White BAR" ”,“ Watermelon-Black BAR-Black BAR ”. In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which are the winning conditions for the middle bell When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after the transition outcomes are aligned on the winning line LN in RT0, RT2, and RT3, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG.11 and FIG.12, a lottery object combination is shown in a vertical column, and a game state is shown in a horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out, that is, it is not a lottery target.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “360” is set as the number of determination values is 360/65536.

  Moreover, FIG.11 and FIG.12 has shown the combination of the combination read as a lottery object combination for every gaming state.

  When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle stage cherry, normal replay, bell replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, and replay GR23 are subject to internal lottery Become.

  When it is RT1, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, bell replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, and replay GR6 are eligible for internal lottery.

  When it is RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, normal replay, and special replay are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT3, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, and bell replays are subject to internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one piece. During the weak cherry win, the strong cherry win is controlled so that the “black BAR” can be stopped at the bottom of the left reel when the left reel is stopped at a timing that is within the “black BAR” pull-in range. However, when a weak cherry is won, the “bell” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, whereas the strong cherry is “black BAR” or “white BAR” at the middle stage of the middle reel. Is controlled to stop.

  Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with the left reel as the first stop, when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, or “black BAR” or “ Depending on whether the “white BAR” stops, it can be recognized whether it is a weak cherry or a strong cherry.

  In the following, a stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is referred to as strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” appears at the lower stage of the left reel. Is stopped, and the stop mode in which the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is called weak cherry eyes.

  The weak watermelon is a right-down watermelon + upper watermelon + middle watermelon, and the strong watermelon is a right-down watermelon + upper watermelon + middle watermelon + 1. When winning a weak watermelon, it is possible to win a right-down watermelon, an upper-stage watermelon, and a middle-stage watermelon, but when a weak watermelon is won, it will be at the timing of the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon. When the stop operation of each reel is performed, control to stop the combination of right-down watermelon is performed, but when strong watermelon is won, each reel has a timing that is the drawing range of both right-down watermelon and upper watermelon. When the stop operation is performed, the control for stopping the combination of the upper watermelon is performed.

  For this reason, when each reel stop operation is performed at the timing that is in the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon, it is a weak watermelon depending on whether the right-down watermelon wins or the upper watermelon wins Or whether it is a strong watermelon.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  The replay GR11 is a fall replay + normal replay, the replay GR12 is a fall replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR13 is a fall replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  The replay GR21 is special replay + normal replay, the replay GR22 is special replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR23 is special replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  Thus, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, the regamer that is subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target regamer and its An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a bell replay is won, if the operation of stopping the left reel is performed within a range in which “Bell” of No. 3, 13, No. 17, and No. 20 can be pulled down, No. 3, No. 13 , No. 17 and No. 20 “Bell” are stopped at the lower stage, and finally the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is moved up to the right, that is, stopped to the invalid line LM4, while No. 3, No. 13, When the left reel is stopped within the range where the 17th and 20th “bells” cannot be pulled down, either “bell” is stopped at the middle stage, and finally the “bell-bell-BAR” "Is stopped at the winning line LN. As a result, when winning the bell replay, priority is given to the control of aligning the “bell-bell-bell” combination to the upper right, and when the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned to the upper right, When “Cherry” is stopped, “Bell-Bell-Black BAR” or “Bell-Bell-White BAR” is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 14, a re-game player determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the replay combination in line with the winning line LN, and stop the stop replay combination in line with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left middle right and left and right middle. Do.

  If Replay GR12 (Tumble Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and stop when the stop replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right left I do.

  If replay GR13 (falling replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of right / left / middle / right / left / left, that is, if the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay won If the combination of regular replays in the combination is stopped in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right middle left, then the falling replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the fall replay and the normal replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L, 8C, and 8R, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay or the normal replay always wins.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR11 to GR13.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and shifts to RT1.

  When replay GR21 (special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replaying player selected Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the normal replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do.

  When replay GR22 (special replay + normal replay + lower replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, Among these, the special replay combination is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left / right and middle right / left, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. I do.

  When replay GR23 (special replay + normal replay + promoted replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right / left middle or right / middle / left, that is, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay selected The special replay combination of the combination is controlled so as to be stopped on the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than the middle left and right, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replay and the normal replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L, 8C, 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or normal replay always wins.

  Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23.

  For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the left bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing left. Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the right down bell is always controlled to align with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged in more than 5 frames on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, the appropriate timing to be the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the middle bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are located over 5 frames on all reels. Therefore, even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are won, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, it stops at an appropriate timing that will be the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the upper bells 1 to 8 won. If no operation is performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in that case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged over 5 frames on all reels. Therefore, even when the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or middle, the operation stops at an appropriate timing that is within the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8. If no operation is performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in that case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3.

  RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is terminated regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, by transitioning to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning a special replay.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 2.08, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only the normal replay, bell replay, replay GR11-13, and replay GR21-23 are subject to internal lottery, and the normal replay, bell replay, fall replay, and special replay are won. obtain.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. And RT1 is complete | finished when promotion replay wins and transfers to RT0.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the bell replays and replays GR1 to GR6 are targeted for the internal lottery as replay players, and normal replays, bell replays, and promotion replays can win.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition point stops and shifts to RT1.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 1.37, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays and special replays are subject to internal lottery, and normal replays and special replays can win.

  RT3 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT3 ends when the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replay and bell replay are targeted for internal lottery, and only the normal replay and bell replay can win.

  RT0 and RT0 out of RT0-3 are more advantageous to the player than RT1 and 3 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3 It can be said that it is a state. Further, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous than RT0 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT0 and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 performs an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the process shifts to RT3 after the setting is changed.

  In RT3, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, Transition to RT1 when any of the left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won in RT3 after the setting change It becomes.

  At RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 when the promotion replay wins.

  Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, the fall replay wins or the transition is stopped, the process shifts to RT1, and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2.

  If the replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall replay wins. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, at RT0, replays GR11-13 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, If it is not possible to win a prize, the process proceeds to RT1, and the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, so the process proceeds to RT2.

  In RT2, the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is made.

  In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by an AT (ART) described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, and replay GR11 to 13 and replay GR21 to 23 when RT0. In both RT0, RT1, and 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 And a character image tailored to. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. As for other target combinations, a navigation image corresponding to the selected target combination is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 15) for surely winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, and the bell winning that are intentionally won, the falling replay winning, and the stop of the transitional outcome.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs ART (AT at RT2) when a lottery subject (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) is selected outside the penalty period described later. The navigation stock lottery for determining whether or not to grant the navigation stock, which is the right to control to the control state). In the navigation stock lottery, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to provide the navigation stock number is determined.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the navigation stock is set higher in the order of the middle cherry, the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon, and the average number of navistock to be given is set high. Increased advantage.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. Then, based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to ART. When one or more Navistocks are elected without being controlled by the ART, the system controls to the precursor state internally over a predetermined number of games (maximum of 32 games in the present embodiment), and the ART is notified through the ART confirmation notification. The AT is controlled after the winning is notified. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

  When the control of the ready state is started, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect when the target combination is won. First, after shifting to the preparation state, it is controlled by RT1, and during this time, the stop order in which the promotion replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the promoted replay wins and it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after starting the control in the ready state, the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably acquire medals.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay winning is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 13, it is possible to avoid the winning of the falling replay and to avoid the transition from RT0 to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1, the preparation state control is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay wins as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control in the preparation state is continued.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the navigation stock is subtracted by 1 at the start of the next game, and a predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) as the remaining number of games in the ART 91c. And the counting of the number of remaining games in the ART is started with the start of the ART control.

  After starting ART with the transition to RT2, the number of remaining ART games is decremented by 1 each time a game is started, and for each game, the push order bell, the target role of the Navistock lottery, and the extra lottery It is determined whether or not the target combination is won, and if the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for informing the stop order of winning the bell is executed. It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition point stops and the process shifts to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

  Further, during ART, when the target role of the navigation stock lottery is won, the navigation stock lottery is performed, and when one or more navigation stocks are won, the number of navigation stocks is added (added).

  In addition, during ART, if the winning combination (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, special replay) is won, the number of ART games is increased. Add lottery to determine whether or not. In the extra lottery, by determining the number of additional games including 0, whether or not to increase the number of games and the number of games to be added are determined. If the winning lottery is won, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  In this embodiment, in the order of special replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, weak watermelon, the probability of being added is high, and the average number of games to be added is set high. The degree of advantage increases.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after subtracting the number of remaining ART games by 1 in each game after the start of ART, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. For example, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the ART control is terminated. Then, with the end of the ART control, the navigation effect will not be executed even if the push order bell is won. Therefore, the possibility of stopping the transition is increased, and the transition to RT1 is stopped by stopping the transition. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 has a winning probability of a left bell that can reliably acquire eight medals in a stop order in which the left reel is the first stop among the pushing order bells, It is set lower than the winning probability of the middle bell or the right bell, which can reliably acquire eight medals in the stop order with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is in a stop order other than the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop in a situation where neither the preparation state nor the ART is controlled or the navigation effect is not executed, that is, the middle reel or When a stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop, the penalty period is controlled over a certain period (10 games in this embodiment). The sub-control unit 91 may execute a navigation effect even in the preparation state or a state where the control is not controlled by ART, and the navigation effect that notifies the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is first stopped is executed. Accordingly, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, there is no control during the penalty period.

  In the penalty period, even if the winning lottery wins, the Navistock lottery is not performed, and neither the preparation state nor the ART is controlled, or the navigation effect is not executed, the left reel is set to the first stop. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the stop order to be controlled, the penalty period is controlled, which is disadvantageous for the player. Can be urged by the user, and this increases the difference in the ratio that the medal can be obtained when the push order bell is elected between the state controlled by the AT and the state not controlled by the AT. be able to.

  Next, the timing at which the bet amount of the next game is set at the end of the game will be described.

  The main control unit 41 can end the control of the game by stopping all reels in a game in which no winning combination is won, that is, a game of losing, and then can set the number of bets for the next game. Control to the state. After the betting number of the next game can be set, it is detected that the player has inserted a medal, or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected. Consume and set the number of bets for the next game.

  In addition, in the game in which a small winning combination has been won, the main control unit 41 completes the addition of the number of medals corresponding to the type of the winning small winning combination to the credit or the payout of medals after all reels have stopped. The control of the game is finished, and then the control is performed so that the bet amount of the next game can be set. After the betting number of the next game can be set, it is detected that the player has inserted a medal, or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected. Consume and set the number of bets for the next game.

  The main control unit 41 ends the control of the game by stopping all the reels in a game in which a re-game player other than the bell replay wins among the re-game players, and then, after a certain interval (about 0.5 seconds), and without waiting for the player to detect the insertion of medals or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the specified number of bets is automatically set as the number of bets in the next game. At this time, the bet number is set without subtracting the credit.

  Further, the main control unit 41 ends the control of the game by stopping all reels in the game in which the replay player wins the bell replay, but the game in which the re game players other than the bell replay win the game. Unlike the case, when a medal insertion is detected or until the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, a predetermined number of times are detected when the insertion of a medal is detected or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected. The bet number is automatically set as the bet number for the next game. When the insertion of a medal is detected, the detected medal is added to the credit without being used for setting the bet amount, and when the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the credit is subtracted. The number of bets is set.

  In this embodiment, as a winning combination, as shown in FIG. 16, a winning combination is achieved when a predetermined combination of symbols (“Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” in FIG. 16) is arranged on the winning line LN. In addition, when a combination of symbols ("watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" in FIG. 16) is provided as an index on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is prepared, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained. It includes an index symbol combination that makes it look like it has won a prize through a combination of symbols. In the following, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination is referred to as an index symbol combination, and a symbol that constitutes an index symbol combination is referred to as an index symbol.

  In this embodiment, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. A winning bell and a combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” will be aligned to the invalid line LM3. The winning line LN includes “Replay-White BAR-White BAR”, “Replay-White BAR-Black BAR”, “ "Replay-Black BAR-White BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-White BAR-White BAR", "Plum-White BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-White BAR", " When any combination of “Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR” is completed, a prize is awarded, and the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned with the invalid line LM1. 1-8, when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-” “Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” combination will be aligned to invalid line LM3, right-down watermelon, winning line LN will have “Bell-Black 7-Replay”, “Bell-White 7-Replay” combination The winning combination is “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon”. Black 7-Bell-Black BAR, Black 7-Bell-White BAR, Watermelon Bell-Black BAR, Watermelon Bell-White BAR, White 7-Bell-Black BAR, White 7 -Bell-White BAR " When the match is complete, the prize will be awarded, and the bell-bell-bell combination will be aligned with the invalid line LM4. The prize line LN will be "bell-white BAR-white BAR" and "bell-white BAR". -Cherry, Bell-White BAR-Watermelon, Bell-White BAR-Black 7, Bell-White BAR-Net 7, Bell-White BAR-White 7, Bell-Black BAR-White "BAR", "Bell-Black BAR-Cherry", "Bell-Black BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-Black BAR-Black 7", "Bell-Black BAR-Net 7", "Bell-Black BAR-White 7" When the combination is complete, a prize will be awarded and "Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7", "Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7" Invalid combination line LM The lower stage replay that will be aligned to 2 will be awarded when the combination of "Bell-Replay-Bell" is aligned on the winning line LN, "Replay-Replay-Replay", "Replay-Replay-Plum", "Plum-Replay" -"Replay", "Plum-Replay-Plum" combination that falls on the invalid line LM4, and the winning line LN is "Bell-White BAR-Replay", "Bell-White BAR-Plum", "Bell- When any combination of “Black BAR-Replay” and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is arranged, the winning combination is obtained, and the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is aligned with the invalid line LM2. Replay promotion 2 will be, the winning line LN "Replay-White BAR-Black 7", "Replay-White BAR-Net 7" "Replay-White BAR-White 7", "Replay-White BAR-Plum", "Replay-Black BAR-Black 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Net 7", "Replay-Black BAR-White 7", " Replay-Black BAR-Plum "," Plum-White BAR-Black 7 "," Plum-White BAR-Net 7 "," Plum-White BAR-White 7 "," Plum-White BAR-Plum "," Plum- " When any combination of “Black BAR-Black 7”, “Plum-Black BAR-Net 7”, “Plum-Black BAR-White 7”, “Plum-Black BAR-Plum” is available, "BAR-white BAR-white BAR", "white BAR-white BAR-black BAR", "white BAR-black BAR-black BAR", "black BAR-white BAR-white BAR", "black BAR-white BAR-black" BAR "," Black BAR-Black BAR-Black BAR " Special replay the match is that aligned with the invalid line LM4 corresponds to the index design role.

  Among these index symbol roles, right-down bells, upper bells 1 to 8, right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, and bell replays are combinations in which all of the index combinations are composed of the same index symbols ( For example, “bell-bell-bell”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”). In addition, in the lower stage replay, the fall replay, and the special replay, the combinations of symbols that are the indexes are all combinations of the same index symbols or similar index symbols (for example, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay”). / Plum "and" Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR ").

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning combination includes a specific combination that wins when a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is aligned with the winning line LN.

  In this embodiment, the middle bell where “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN, and the middle watermelon which is awarded when “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN, the winning line LN. The normal replay in which “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” is arranged at the same time, and the promoted Replay 1 in which “Replay / Plum-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the winning line LN correspond to the specific role.

  Among these specific combinations, the upper bells 1 to 8 as the index symbol combinations corresponding to the middle bell, and the right lowering bell are small roles accompanied by the provision of eight medals, and as the index symbol combinations corresponding to the middle watermelon. Both the lower right watermelon and the upper watermelon are small roles with 5 medals, and both lower and troll replays as index symbols corresponding to normal replays are replays with replays. The promotion replay 2 as the index symbol combination corresponding to the promotion replay 1 is a replaying role accompanied by a replaying role. That is, the specific combination is a value (in the number of medals or the number of medals) in the game in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Includes a role that gives the same value as replay etc.).

  Next, the contents of the effect control performed by the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 can display various effect images on the display area 51a in the liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Yes, after the game is over, during the period from when the next game starts until the reel stop operation becomes valid, images can be displayed in both the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area of the display area 51a. As shown in FIG. 17, an image can be displayed in both the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region. In addition, after the start of the game, after the reel stop operation becomes valid, until the all reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, as shown in FIG. 18, the winning line LN in the transmissive area 51b. An image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area A that overlaps with the non-transmission area and the transmission area 51b, and an image can be displayed in an area other than the effect prohibition area A.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that the general combination has been won.

  The general role winning suggestion effect is that the general role can be won by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image indicating the winning general role at the start of the game, at the first stop, at the second stop, or at the third stop. It is a production that suggests the type of general role that is highly likely to be won and won.

  For example, when winning a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that a combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be available in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3 By displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a design image of “watermelon”, a green image reminiscent of “watermelon”, etc. as an effect, “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon” is displayed on the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3. -It is suggested that the combination of “watermelon” is available.

  Also, when winning the bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, bell replay, that is, the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3, LM4, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is prepared. In a situation where there is a possibility, the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3, LM4 are displayed by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a symbol image of “bell”, a yellow image reminiscent of “bell”, etc. This suggests the possibility of a combination of “bell-bell-bell”.

  In addition, a combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” can be arranged at the time of winning the normal replay, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, replay GR21-23, that is, the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM2, LM4. In such a situation, a symbol image of “Replay (Plum)”, a blue image reminiscent of “Replay (Plum)”, etc., are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a general role winning suggestion effect, so that the winning line LN or It is suggested that the invalid lines LM2 and LM4 may have a combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum”.

  In addition, when a special replay is won, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that a combination of “black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR” may be arranged on the invalid line LM4, By displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 the symbol image of “BAR”, the black image reminiscent of “BAR”, etc., “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” is displayed on the invalid line LM4. This suggests the possibility of the combination.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91, after the start of the game, after the reel stop operation becomes valid, until all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, as shown in FIG. In addition, an image is not displayed in the effect prohibited area A that overlaps the winning line LN in the transmissive area 51b, and an image can be displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A in the non-transmissive area and the transmissive area 51b. An indicator symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols that serve as indicators symbol indicators stops in an area through which invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, the indicator symbol becomes invalid lines LM1 to LM1. As shown in FIG. 19, when the general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the general combination including the index symbol combination that can be aligned with the LM 4 is won is executed, the transmission region 5 of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Indicator symbols suggested by the general auditor winning suggest effect is prevented to display images in the effect prohibited region B which overlaps with the stopped area in b.

  The production prohibited area B differs depending on the reel stop state and the stop position of the index symbol. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, in the transparent area 51b, the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel. The overlapping area is an effect prohibition area B where no image is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the upper stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the index symbols stop at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the upper stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 19D, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the middle stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (e), when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel, and the middle reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 19 (f), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the left reel whose index symbol has stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (g), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel, and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the middle stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 19 (h), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel and the middle reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transparent area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the upper stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19 (i), when the index symbols stop at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the middle reel, and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the lower stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibition area B in which no image is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19 (j), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel, and the middle reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which an image is not displayed.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 stops the index symbol constituting the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, As shown in FIG. 20, when a general role winning indication effect is performed that suggests that a general role including an index symbol role that can be aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has been won, In the transparent area 51b of the display 51, among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass, the production prohibition area that overlaps with the area through which the same invalid line as the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion production of the stopped reel passes An image is not displayed on C.

  The production prohibited area C differs depending on the reel stop status and the stop position of the index symbol. As shown in FIG. 20A, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the upper stage of the middle reel, the upper stage and the lower stage of the right reel through which the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 through which the index symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM1 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibition area C in which no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel and the middle reel is changing, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the upper stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM1 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed. As shown in FIG. 20 (d), when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel, and the right reel fluctuates, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM3 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibition area C in which no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (e), when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is changing, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM3 through which symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the second stop operation and the third stop are performed in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the lower stage of the middle reel through which the invalid lines LM2 and LM4 through which the index symbols can be aligned by the operation, and the upper stage and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel, and the right reel is fluctuating, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the upper stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM4 along which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (h), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is changing, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM4 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (i), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the lower stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM2 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed. As shown in FIG. 20 (j), when the index symbols stop at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM2 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of effect images used when the general role selection suggesting effect is executed are the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area depending on the stop state of the reel and the stop position of the index symbol. It is classified in advance as a group of effect images of the first to ninth groups so that C can be set.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the first group, an effect prohibited area is not set, and an effect image group in which an image may be displayed over the entire area of the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area belongs. The effect image group belonging to the first group is a period before the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of the next game after the game ends, that is, when the effect image is displayed in the transmissive area 51b. It is an image group used when there is no possibility of hindering visual recognition of a reel that is changing.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the second group, an effect prohibition area is set over the entire transmission area 51b, and an effect image group in which an image may be displayed in the non-transmission area of the display area 51a. Belongs to. In the production image group belonging to the second group, all the reels are changing, and the general combination winning suggestion that suggests the possibility that the general combination including the index symbol combination is won is executed. It is an image group used when the possibility that the index symbols are arranged in any of LM1 to LM4 is suggested.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the third group, an area that overlaps the middle stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the right reel in the transmissive area 51b, that is, an area that overlaps the winning line LN is set as an effect prohibited area. The set of effect images in which images are displayed in the non-transparent area and the areas other than the area that overlaps the winning line LN in the transparent area 51b are classified. In the group of effect images belonging to the third group, after the reel stop operation becomes effective, the general role winning suggestion effect indicating the possibility that the general role including the index symbol role has been won is not executed, This is a group of images used when there is no suggestion that any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 may have the index symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (d), in the fourth group, in the transparent area 51b, areas overlapping the upper middle stage of the left reel, the upper middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper middle stage of the right reel, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1. , An area that overlaps with LM3 is set as an effect prohibition area, and an effect image in which an image may be displayed in a non-transparent area and an area other than the area that overlaps the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 in the transparent area 51b. Groups are classified. In the effect image group belonging to the fourth group, the general symbol winning suggestion that indicates the possibility that the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel at the first stop and the general symbol including the index symbol symbol is elected is executed. The image group is used when it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbols are aligned with either the invalid line LM1 or LM3.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (e), in the fifth group, in the transmissive area 51b, areas overlapping the upper middle stage of the left reel, the upper middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper middle stage of the right reel, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1 The overlapping area is set as an effect prohibition area, and the effect image group in which images are displayed in the non-transparent area and the area other than the area overlapping the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1 in the transparent area 51b is classified. . In the effect image group belonging to the fifth group, the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the middle reel or the right reel at the second stop, and includes the index symbol combination. This is a group of images used when a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that a general combination has been won is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM1.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (f), in the sixth group, in the transparent area 51b, it overlaps with the upper middle stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the middle lower stage of the right reel, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid line LM3. The area is set as an effect prohibited area, and an effect image group in which an image is displayed in a non-transparent area and an area other than the area overlapping the winning line LN and the invalid line LM3 in the transmissive area 51b is classified. In the effect image group belonging to the sixth group, the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel or the lower stage of the right reel at the second stop. This is a group of images used when a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that a general combination including is won is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that the invalid symbols LM3 are aligned on the invalid line LM3.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (g), in the seventh group, in the transmissive area 51b, areas overlapping the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, middle and lower tiers of the middle reel, and upper and middle and lower tiers of the right reel, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid line LM2. An area that overlaps with LM4 is set as an effect prohibited area, and an effect image in which an image may be displayed in a non-transparent area and areas other than the areas that overlap with the winning line LN and invalid lines LM2 and LM4 in the transparent area 51b. Groups are classified. In the effect image group belonging to the seventh group, in the first stop, the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel, and the general role winning suggestion effect that suggests that the general role including the index symbol role is won is executed This is a group of images used when it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbols are aligned with the invalid line LM2 or LM4.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (h), in the eighth group, in the transmissive area 51b, areas overlapping the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, the middle and lower tiers of the middle reel, and the middle and lower tiers of the right reel, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid line LM2. The overlapping area is set as an effect prohibition area, and the effect image group in which images are displayed in the non-transparent area and the area other than the area overlapping the winning line LN and the invalid line LM2 in the transparent area 51b is classified. . In the effect image group belonging to the eighth group, the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the middle reel or the lower stage of the right reel at the second stop. This is a group of images used when a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that a general combination including is won is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM2.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (i), in the ninth group, in the transmissive area 51b, it overlaps the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, the middle tier of the middle reel, and the upper and middle tiers of the right reel, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid line LM4. The area is set as an effect prohibited area, and an effect image group in which images are displayed in a non-transparent area and an area other than the area overlapping the winning line LN and the invalid line LM4 in the transmissive area 51b is classified. In the effect image group belonging to the ninth group, the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel or the upper stage of the right reel at the second stop. Is a group of images used when a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning a general combination including is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4.

  Next, when the sub-control unit 91 selects the effect image group classified into the above-mentioned first to ninth groups in executing the general role winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won. The control pattern table used will be described.

  As a control pattern table used when executing a general winning combination suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that an index symbol combination has been won, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, a watermelon navigation effect pattern, a bell navigation effect pattern, and a replay navigation effect are provided. A plurality of patterns and BAR navigation effect patterns are registered. The watermelon navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that a combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned with the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3. The bell navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3, LM4. The replay navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that a combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” is arranged in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM2, LM4. Also, the BAR navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that the combination of “black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR” is aligned on the invalid line LM4.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1 among the watermelon navigation effect patterns, the effect prohibited area is set over the entire area of the effect image group belonging to the second group, that is, the transparent area 51b, as the image selected at the start of the game. Effect images classified into the grouped effect image groups are registered.

  Further, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, as the image selected when “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops in the upper left at the time of the first stop, the effect image group belonging to the fourth group, that is, the transmission The effect image classified into the effect image group in which the effect prohibition area is set over the entire area 51b is registered, and “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” is stopped in the upper left at the first stop, and The effect image group belonging to the fifth group, that is, the area overlapping with the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1 is set as the effect prohibited area as an image to be selected when the “watermelon” stops in the middle upper stage or the upper right stage at the second stop. Production images classified into the produced production image group are registered, “Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” stops at the upper left when the first stop, and middle middle or lower right when the second stops The images selected when “watermelon” is stopped at the same time are classified into the effect image group belonging to the sixth group, that is, the effect image group in which the area overlapping with the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1 is set as the effect prohibition area. An effect image is registered, “Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” stops at the upper left when the first left stop, and “Watermelon” stops at the upper middle or the upper right when stopping the second An effect image classified as an effect image group belonging to the fifth group, that is, an effect image group classified as an effect image group in which an area overlapping with the winning line LN is set as an effect prohibition area, is registered as an image to be selected when there is not.

  In addition, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, as the image selected when “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops in the middle left at the time of the first stop, the effect image group belonging to the third group, that is, the winning prize The effect image classified into the effect image group in which the area overlapping with the line LN is set as the effect prohibition area is registered, and “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” is stopped in the middle left at the first stop, In addition, an effect image group belonging to the third group, that is, an area overlapping with the winning line LN is set as an effect prohibited area as an image selected when “watermelon” stops in the middle middle or right middle at the second stop. The effect images classified into the image group are registered, “Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” stops in the middle left at the first stop, and “Watermelon” in the middle middle or the right middle at the second stop. Stop As an image to be selected if not, effect images which belong to the third group, that is, the effect images area overlapping the winning line LN is classified into effect image group is set as the effect prohibited area is registered.

  Also, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, the third image is selected as an image that is selected when neither “watermelon”, “black 7”, or “white 7” stops at the upper left or middle left at the first stop. An effect image belonging to the group, that is, an effect image classified as an effect image group in which an area overlapping with the winning line LN is set as an effect prohibited area is registered.

  Further, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, as the image selected at the time of the third stop, the effect image group belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibition area is not set regardless of the stop position of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Effect images classified into effect image groups in which images may be displayed over the entire region 51b and the non-transparent region are registered.

  In addition, as an image selected when a reel other than the left reel is stopped at the time of the first stop, an effect is prohibited over the entire area of the effect image group belonging to the second group, that is, the transmission area 51b, regardless of the stop position of the stopped reel. The effect images classified into the effect image group in which the area is set, particularly the effect image for notifying that the stop order is a penalty are registered.

  As described above, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transparent area 51b is selected during the period from the start of the game until the reel stop operation becomes valid, and the invalid lines LM1, When “Watermelon” (“Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” in the case of the left reel) stops in the area through which the LM3 passes, “Watermelon” (“Watermelon” in the case of the left reel, “Black 7”) ”Or“ White 7 ”) of the area that overlaps with the stopped area, and the area through which the other invalid reels LM1 and LM3 pass, the“ watermelon ”of the stopped reel (in the case of the left reel,“ watermelon ”), It is set so that an effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with an area passing through the same invalid line as “black 7” or “white 7”). In addition, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with the area passing through the pay line LN, and at the third stop, the entire transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are covered. An effect image in which an image may be displayed is set to be selected. When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image (an effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) is selected so that no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. Is set.

  Further, in the other watermelon navigation effect patterns, images different from the watermelon navigation effect pattern are registered. However, like the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, in the period until the reel stop operation becomes effective after the game starts, An effect image in which no image is displayed in 51b is selected, and “watermelon” (“watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” in the case of the left reel) is provided in an area through which invalid lines LM1 and LM3 of some reels pass. When stopped, the "watermelon" ("watermelon", "black 7" or "white 7" in the case of the left reel) overlaps with the stopped area, and other invalid reels LM1 and LM3 pass through. No image is displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the same invalid line passes as the “watermelon” of the stopped reel (“watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” in the case of the left reel). An effect image is set to be selected, and during the period from the start of the game to the third stop time, an effect image in which no image is displayed in an area overlapping with the area passing through the winning line LN is selected, and at the third stop time When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image that may display an image over the entire area of the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area is selected. An effect image in which no image is displayed over the entire area (effect image informing that the penalty is a stop order) is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the bell navigation effect pattern 1, an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transmissive area 51b is selected during a period from when the game is started until the reel stop operation becomes effective. When the “bell” stops in the area where the invalid lines LM1, LM3, LM4 pass, the area where the “bell” stops and the area where the invalid lines LM1, LM3, LM4 of the other reels pass, An effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with an area through which the same invalid line as the “bell” of the stopped reel passes. In addition, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with the area passing through the pay line LN, and at the third stop, the entire transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are covered. An effect image in which an image may be displayed is set to be selected. When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image (an effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) is selected so that no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. Is set.

  Further, in the other bell navigation effect patterns, images different from the bell navigation effect pattern are registered. However, as in the case of the bell navigation effect pattern 1, in the period from the start of the game until the reel stop operation becomes effective, the transparent region When an effect image in which an image is not displayed on 51b is selected and “bell” stops in an area where invalid lines LM1, LM3, and LM4 of some reels pass, an area that overlaps the area where “bell” stops, An effect image in which an image is not displayed is selected in an area that overlaps an area that passes the same invalid line as the “bell” of the stopped reel among areas that the invalid line LM1, LM3, and LM4 of the reel that is fluctuating passes. In the period from the start of the game to the time of the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed in the area overlapping the area passing through the winning line LN is selected. In the third stop, it is set so that an effect image that may display an image over the entire area of the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region is selected, and the reels other than the left reel are set as the first stop. Is set so that an effect image (an effect image notifying that it is a penalty for stoppage) that does not display an image over the entire transmission area 51b is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the replay navigation effect pattern 1, an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transparent area 51b is selected during a period from when the game is started until the reel stop operation becomes effective, and some reels When "Replay" or "Plum" stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM2, LM4 pass, the area overlapping with the area where "Replay" or "Plum" has stopped, the invalid lines LM2, LM4 of the other reels that are changing An effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area that overlaps with an area through which the same invalid line as the “replay” or “plum” of the stopped reel passes. In addition, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with the area passing through the pay line LN, and at the third stop, the entire transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are covered. An effect image in which an image may be displayed is set to be selected. When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image (an effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) is selected so that no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. Is set.

  Further, in the other replay navigation effect patterns, images different from the replay navigation effect pattern are registered. However, as in the case of the replay navigation effect pattern 1, after the game is started, the reel stop operation becomes valid. When an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transparent area 51b is selected and “replay” or “plum” stops in an area where invalid lines LM2 and LM4 of some reels pass, “replay” or “plum” The image is displayed in the area that overlaps the area that overlaps the area that overlaps with the stopped area, and the area that passes through the invalid lines LM2 and LM4 of the other reels that are fluctuating. An effect image that is not to be selected is selected, and in the period from the start of the game to the third stop, the winning line L An effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with the area passing through, and at the time of the third stop, an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area is selected. When a reel other than the left reel is set to the first stop, an effect image (an effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) is selected so that no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. Is set to

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the BAR navigation effect pattern 1, an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transparent area 51b is selected in a period until the reel stop operation becomes effective after the game starts, and some reels When the “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops in the area through which the invalid line LM4 passes, the area where the “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops overlaps the invalid line LM4 of the other reels that are changing The effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area that overlaps the area through which the same invalid line as the “black BAR” or “white BAR” of the stopped reel passes. In addition, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with the area passing through the pay line LN, and at the third stop, the entire transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are covered. An effect image in which an image may be displayed is set to be selected. When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image (an effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) is selected so that no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. Is set.

  Also, in the other BAR navigation effect patterns, images different from the BAR navigation effect pattern are registered, but in the period from the start of the game until the reel stop operation becomes effective, as with the BAR navigation effect pattern 1. When an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transmissive area 51b is selected and “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops in an area where invalid lines LM4 of some reels pass, “black BAR” or “white BAR” ”Overlaps with the stopped area, and among the areas where the other invalid reel invalid line LM4 passes, the image overlaps with the area where the same invalid line as“ black BAR ”or“ white BAR ”of the stopped reel passes. An effect image that is not displayed is selected so that it overlaps with the region passing through the winning line LN during the period from the start of the game to the third stop. An effect image in which no image is displayed is selected, and at the time of the third stop, an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire transmission region 51b and the non-transmission region is selected. When the reels other than the reels are set to the first stop, an effect image (effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) that is not displayed over the entire transmission area 51b is selected. Yes.

  Next, the flow of the effect control process that is executed when the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 26, the control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be mainly described, and the control of the effect device other than the liquid crystal display 51 will be omitted.

  In the sub control unit 91, when the effect control process is executed in the timer interrupt process (sub), first, a command stored in the reception buffer, that is, a command triggered by the effect control process is an internal winning command. (Sb001), in the case of an internal winning command, an effect pattern corresponding to the internal lottery result specified from the internal winning command is selected (Sb002), and the selected effect pattern is set (Sb002). Sb003).

  After setting the effect pattern in the step Sb003, the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect image registered in the control pattern table as an image at the start of the game of the set effect pattern (Sb004), and the selected effect Control is performed to display an image on the liquid crystal display 51 (Sb005), and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (sub).

  If the command that triggered the effect control process is not an internal winning command in step Sb001, it is determined whether or not the command triggered the effect control process is a reel stop command (Sb006). ). If it is a reel stop command, the stop reel and stop position specified from the reel stop command are specified, and the stop timing (first stop, second stop) is determined based on whether or not a previous reel stop command has been received. (Stop, third stop), if a reel stop command has already been received, the stopped stop reel and stop position are identified (Sb007), the set effect pattern, stop time, stop reel stop An effect image registered in the control pattern table as an image corresponding to the position (including the stop position of the already stopped reel) is selected (Sb008), and the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the selected effect image. (Sb009), the process returns to the timer interrupt process (sub).

  If it is determined in Sb001, Sb002 that the command that triggered the effect control process is neither an internal winning command nor a reel stop command, the process directly returns to the timer interrupt process (sub).

  By such an effect control process, when the effect pattern of the general role suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol role has been won is selected, after the game starts, until the reel stop operation becomes effective An area that overlaps with the area where the index symbol is stopped when an effect is generated by an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transmissive area 51b and the index symbol stops in an area where invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass. Among the areas through which the other invalid reel invalid lines LM1 to LM4 pass, an effect is produced by an effect image in which no image is displayed in an area that overlaps the area through which the same invalid line as the index pattern of the stopped reel passes. Become. In addition, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop, the effect is executed using an effect image in which no image is displayed in an area that overlaps the area passing through the winning line LN. An effect is executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire area.

  For example, when a watermelon navigation pattern that suggests that a combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3 is selected as an effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), at the start of the game, the production image belonging to the second group, that is, the production prohibited area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) and the watermelon navigation pattern overlapping the winning line LN in the transmission area 51b. No image is displayed in the production prohibition area C (the upper left middle lower stage, the middle upper middle lower stage, the upper right middle lower stage) that overlaps the area through which the invalid line that can stop the suggested "watermelon" passes, and the production prohibited area A and the production prohibition An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the area C.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (b), when the left reel is stopped as the first stop and the watermelon is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel, the winning image of the fourth group, that is, the transparent area 51b, is won. Other reels in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the line LN, the production prohibited area B (upper left) overlapping the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern is stopped, and the transmission area 51b Among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 pass, the production prohibition area C (middle upper middle stage, upper right upper and lower stages) that overlaps with the area through which the invalid lines LM1, LM3 pass the same as the “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel An effect is performed using an effect image in which no image is displayed and an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation and the watermelon stops at the upper stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the fifth group, that is, the transmission area, is displayed. Production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps the winning line LN among 51b, production prohibited area B (upper left stage, middle upper stage) that overlaps the area where "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern has stopped, In the transparent area 51b, among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass, the production prohibition area C (upper right) that overlaps the area through which the same invalid line LM1 as the “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel passes. An effect is performed using an effect image in which no image is displayed and the image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27E, when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation and the watermelon stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area. Production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps the winning line LN among 51b, production prohibited area B (upper left stage, middle middle stage) that overlaps with the area where "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern is stopped, In the transparent area 51b, among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass, the production prohibition area C that overlaps with the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel passes. An effect is performed using an effect image in which no image is displayed and the image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C. .

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27D and 27F, when the third stop operation is performed, the effect image belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibited area is not set, and the transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are not set. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed over the entire area.

  In the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is achieved, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. By combining the symbol combinations that serve as the indicators, the index symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7”, “ The combination of “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned with the winning line LN, and at that time, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon” are displayed on the invalid line LM3. -A right-down watermelon with any of the “watermelons”.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is arranged at the position on the near side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the transmission corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display area 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the region 51b and the see-through window 3.

  When the image is displayed on the front side of the area corresponding to the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the liquid crystal display 51 in the configuration including the index symbol combination as described above, the visibility of the front area of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is reduced, There is a risk that the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 may become a hindrance when aligning symbol combinations as indexes.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the index symbols constituting the symbol combination serving as the index symbol combination stop in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop. , The combination of the symbol pattern that is the index symbol combination of the index symbol combination is invalid when some reels stop by performing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning the symbol symbol combination An area that overlaps the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect is stopped in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 when the possibility that the index symbol combination is aligned with any of the lines LM1 to LM4 is suggested. The image is not displayed on the display, and this prevents the visibility of the area where the index symbol has stopped from being reduced. It is prevented from being an obstacle at the time of locked.

  Further, in this embodiment, the index symbol stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the same invalidity as the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect of the stopped reel The image is not displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the line passes, and this reduces the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop, The combination of symbols indicative of target symbols auditors can be prevented that might interfere with the time of stopping.

  In this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN set for determining whether the winning symbol combination and the symbol combination constituting the winning line are aligned with the winning line, the winning line LN. The invalid line set separately from the game state, the set number of bets, the lottery result, etc., is set uniformly, but the winning line and the invalid line are in the game state and the set bet It is good also as a structure which changes according to the number, the result of lottery, etc.

  Further, in this embodiment, the area on the reel through which the winning line and the invalid line pass, the area on the left reel through which only the winning line LN passes (middle stage), and the area through which only the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 pass (upper stage, lower stage). In the middle reel, it is composed of an area through which only the invalid line LM1 or LM2 passes (upper stage, lower stage), an area through which both the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM3, LM4 pass (middle stage), and in the right reel, It is composed of a region through which only the winning line LN passes (middle stage) and a region through which only the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 pass (upper stage, lower stage), but only the winning line passes through the area on the reel through which the winning line and the invalid line pass. Any configuration may be used as long as it is either a region, a region through which only the invalid line passes, or a region through which both the valid and invalid lines pass.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), a line passing through the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel, that is, a line connecting symbols arranged in an oblique direction is set as a winning line, and the other lines are set. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), an irregular line passing through the upper stage of the left reel, the upper stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the right reel is set as a winning line, and the other lines are invalid lines. May be set. In the example shown in FIG. 28 (a), the lower left substantially triangular area consisting of the middle and lower tiers of the left reel and the lower tier of the middle reel and the upper tier of the right reel without disturbing the visibility of the symbols arranged in the winning line. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 28B, it is possible to display an image in a wide area using a middle triangle and an upper right substantially triangular area consisting of the middle reel and the upper reel. It is possible to display an image in a wide continuous area including the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, the middle and lower tiers of the middle reel, and the lower tier of the right reel without impeding visibility.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), a line passing through the upper stage of each reel is set as a winning line, and the other lines are set as invalid lines, or as shown in FIG. 28 (d), A line passing through the lower row may be set as a winning line, and other lines may be set as invalid lines. In the example shown in FIG. 28 (c), an image is displayed in a wide continuous area including the middle and lower stages of each reel and the area below the reels without disturbing the visibility of the symbols arranged on the winning line. In the example shown in FIG. 28 (d), an image is displayed in a wide continuous area combining the upper and lower stages of each reel and the information area without disturbing the visibility of the symbols arranged on the winning line. Can be displayed.

  Also in these configurations, the indicator symbol stops in the area through which the invalid line of some reels passes, and before the other reels stop, the indicator symbol is configured with a combination of symbols serving as indicators. When it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols will be aligned on the invalid line when some reels are stopped by performing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the role is winning, In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the visibility of the area where the index symbol is stopped is reduced by not displaying the image in the area where the index symbol suggested by the general winning suggestion effect is overlapped. Therefore, it can be prevented that the combination of symbols serving as indicators of the symbol symbol combination is stopped.

  Similarly, the index symbol is stopped in the area where the invalid line of some reels passes, and before the other reels stop, the index symbol combination in which the symbol symbol combination is selected by the index symbol is won. When the general role winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of playing is performed, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the indicator symbols will be aligned on the invalid line when some reels stop, Of the areas where the invalid lines of the other reels pass through the 51 transparent areas 51b, no image should be displayed in the area overlapping the area where the same invalid lines as the index pattern suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect of the stopped reels This prevents the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop from being reduced, and prevents the combination of symbols that serve as the index symbol symbol from being hindered. That.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the index symbol role, a plurality of types of roles consisting of right-down bells, upper bells 1 to 8, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, bell replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay 2, and special replay. However, one type of combination may be applied as the index symbol combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an index symbol combination is included according to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Applying a general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that a general role has been won, but at least an effect suggesting the possibility that the combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 What is necessary is to suggest that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by an effect using an effect device other than the liquid crystal display 51 (sound output, LED lighting mode, etc.). The configuration may be good, and the combination of symbols as an index can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by the effect using the variation mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It may be a structure that suggests the nature, and further, the effect that suggests the possibility that the combination of symbols as an index is aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by controlling the game to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period May be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the index symbol stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, there is a possibility that the index design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect stops, or the indicator design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect may stop. The area where the index design suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect has stopped, the index design suggested by the general role selection suggestion design, so that images are not displayed in both areas The visibility of not only one of the areas that can be stopped but also the other area is not lowered, which hinders the stop of the combination of symbols that serve as indicators for the index symbol combination. This can be prevented more effectively.

  In the present embodiment, the index symbol stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, the symbol symbol combination constitutes an index symbol combination. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, there is a possibility that the index design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect stops, or the indicator design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect may stop. An area in which an image is not displayed in both areas, but the indicator symbol suggested by the general winning suggestion effect in the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is stopped. Even if it is configured not to display an image only in one of the areas where the index design suggested by the incentive may stop, it is a hindrance when stopping the combination of symbols that serve as the index symbol role Can be prevented.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29, an index symbol stops in an area where invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. When the general symbol winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination to be won is executed, the index symbol combinations are arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels are stopped. When the possibility is suggested, an image is not displayed in the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect is stopped in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 (production prohibited region B), and the general role selection is performed. Areas in which the index symbol suggested by the suggestion may stop (the middle reel upper stage, the right reel upper stage and the lower stage in FIG. 29A, the right reel upper stage in FIG. 29B, the right side in FIG. 29C) Lee By enabling the display of images for the lower part, the visibility of the area where the index symbol has stopped will not be reduced, and this will hinder the combination of symbols that serve as the index symbol combination from being stopped. In addition, the image can be displayed in a wider area using the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reel that is still rotating pass.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the index symbol stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, the combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbol. When the general symbol winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination to be won is executed, the index symbol combinations are arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels are stopped. When the possibility is suggested, the image is not displayed in the area (the production prohibited area C) where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect may stop in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51. , The area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggesting effect is stopped (upper left reel in FIG. 30 (a), upper left reel in FIG. 30 (b), upper middle reel, upper left reel in FIG. 30 (c). ) In addition, by making it possible to display an image, the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop is not reduced, and it is an obstacle when stopping the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination In addition, the image can be displayed in a wider area using the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the stopped reel pass.

  Also, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that an effect image that may display an image in an area other than the effect prohibited area is registered in advance without displaying an image in the effect prohibited area, and the index symbol combination may be won. When the effect pattern of the general role suggestion effect that suggests is selected, when the index symbol stops in the region through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, the region where the index symbol overlaps the stopped region By performing the effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the region where the same invalid line as the index symbol of the stopped reel passes among the regions through which the invalid reels LM1 to LM4 pass through the other reels, The index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect is not displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the index symbol stops and the area where the index symbol may stop , Be set not to display the image on effect prohibited area, there is no such thing as a part of the image may lack.

  In addition, while using a common effect image, in order not to display an image in an area that overlaps with an area where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect stops, or an area where the index symbol may stop By placing an object whose area is transparent, an image that is not displayed in an area that overlaps the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect overlaps or an area where the index symbol may stop In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the capacity of the effect image because each effect image is not required depending on the situation such as the stop position of the reel.

  Further, in this embodiment, in a situation where neither the preparation state nor the ART is controlled or the navigation effect is not executed, the stop order other than the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, that is, the middle reel or When stop operations are performed in the order of stop with the right reel as the first stop, the stop operation with the left reel as the first stop is controlled by controlling the penalty period for a certain period (10 games in this embodiment). It is intended to encourage people. On the other hand, when the effect pattern of the general role selection suggesting effect indicating the possibility that the index symbol combination has been selected is selected, when the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, the image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. When a stop operation is performed in a stop order that is not originally recommended, the effect is performed using an effect image that is not displayed (effect image that notifies that the stop order is a penalty) Since there is no need to prepare a plurality of effect images, the capacity of the effect images can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided as an effect unit that produces an effect of changing the visual appearance of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R viewed from the perspective window 3. However, as long as the liquid crystal display 51 is used as an effect means for changing the visual appearance of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R viewed from the perspective window 3, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be used. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R viewed from the transparent window 3 can be displayed by displaying an image in a display area disposed on the front side of the screen and moving a movable object to the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Reel 2L, 2C, 2R visually recognized from the see-through window 3 by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 that emits light from the back of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The representation section that carries out an effect of changing the visible aspect may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, combinations of symbols that become indexes aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning the index symbol combination are all combinations of the same index symbols (for example, “Bell-Bell -"Bell", "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon"), any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 indicates that the combination of the predetermined symbols determined as the winning combination in the winning line LN is aligned and the indicator symbol winning combination is won. It is suggested by the fact that the same index symbols are aligned, so that the player can clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won by combining the index symbols on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Can be made.

  Also, in this embodiment, combinations of symbols that become indexes that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning the index symbol combination are all combinations of the same index symbols or similar index symbols ( For example, “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum”, “black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR”), and the predetermined symbols determined to be used for the winning line LN It is suggested that the same symbol design or similar index designs are arranged in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, indicating that the combination of the symbols has been won and the index symbol combination has been won. By aligning with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, the player can clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won.

  Note that the index designs that are similar to each other include, for example, designs that have the same shape but different colors or patterns in part or all (for example, “black BAR” and “white BAR”); Are similar identification information (for example, “Replay” and “Plum”), designs with the same shape but different sizes, designs with the same shape but different numbers, and the same shape but one with the same design The pattern that is added but the other has no pattern added. The pattern is the same but the added pattern is different. The shape is the same but the position, color, and number of the added pattern. , Designs with different sizes, etc., designs with the same shape but different orientations, designs with protrusions and depressions formed on part of the outer shape, and projections and depressions formed on part of the outer shape Motif of symbols and identification information with different positions, numbers, sizes, etc. Off is the same symbols different shapes (e.g., such as when cutting the common three-dimensional object at a different cut surface), etc. is applicable.

  Also, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols that become an index that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the index symbol combination is won is a combination that is composed of all the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols. Or, it is a configuration that includes both combinations composed of index symbols similar to each other, but is composed of all combinations composed of the same index symbols, all composed of the same index symbols or similar index symbols. Even if the configuration includes one of the combinations, the player can clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won by the combination of the index symbols being aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. it can.

  Also, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols that become an index that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the index symbol combination is won is a combination that is composed of all the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols. Or it is a combination composed of index symbols similar to each other, so that all combinations consist of the same index symbols, all include combinations composed of the same index symbols or index symbols similar to each other Thus, it is a configuration that allows the player to clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won by having the combination of symbols serving as the index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Is not a combination composed of the same index design, but all combinations composed of the same index design or similar index designs However, it is not a combination, but when a symbol symbol combination is won, a combination of symbols that becomes an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is combined with a symbol arranged in any invalid line to form an integrated symbol (for example, , A combination of three symbols on the invalid line LM1 to form a long and slender symbol such as a snake or a snake, or a combination of symbols reminiscent of an idea (for example, “large” on any invalid line) If one idea such as a big hit is recalled by having a combination of “To” and “Ri”, a combination of “Pine”, “Bamboo”, and “Plum” is arranged in one of the invalid lines. In the case where an idea is recalled, the combination of symbols serving as an index is not one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is possible to clearly recognize the aligned that that index symbol combination is won in on whether the player.

  Also, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols that become an index that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the index symbol combination is won is a combination that is composed of all the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols. Or, in addition to combinations composed of index symbols similar to each other, all combinations are not composed of the same index symbols, nor are all combinations composed of the same index symbols or similar index symbols. A combination that includes a combination, but the combination of symbols that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the index symbol combination is won is a combination that is composed of all the same index symbols, and all the same indicators Not all combinations of symbols or similar index symbols, all combinations of the same symbol symbol, There may be a configuration including any combination nor the combination constituted by the same indicator symbol or indicator symbol similar to each other.

  Further, in this embodiment, a specific combination that is awarded when a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the index symbol combination is won is aligned with the winning line LN (for example, the invalid line LM3 when winning) Downward right-handed watermelon with "Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" on the winning line LN against the upper stage watermelon with "Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" on the invalid line LM1 when winning “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is a middle stage watermelon), and the specific combination is an invalid line in the game in which the specific combination is won Since it includes a role that gives the same value as a value (number of medals, replays, etc.) given in a game in which an index symbol combination that matches one of LM1 to LM4 is won, the index symbol But what was winning, whether a particular role was winning, it is possible to perform a game without being conscious of the.

  The specific combination is the same as the value given in the game in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 in the game in which the specific combination has won. It is possible to play a game without being aware of whether the index symbol role has won or the specific role has won if it is configured to include a specific role to which value is given. The specific combination that is given the same value as the value given in the game in which the index symbol combination in which the combination of the symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is won, and the specific combination has won In a game, in which a combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, Even if it is configured to have both a specific role that is given a value different from the value given, the game can be played without being aware of whether the index symbol role has won or the specific role has won. Can do.

  In addition, in a game in which a specific role has been won, the same value as that given in a game in which an index symbol role has been won is given as a value given in a game in which a specific role has been won, It may be the same as the value (number of medals, replays, etc.) given in the winning game. For example, it may have a configuration in which values related to the subsequent games such as transition of the gaming state are different.

  Further, in this embodiment, the indicator symbol constituting the symbol combination serving as the indicator symbol combination stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, An invalid line LM1 is generated when a part of the reels is stopped by executing a general role winning suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that an index symbol combination in which a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols is won. When it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbol combination is aligned with any one of LM4, in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the region that overlaps the region where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect is stopped Although the image is not displayed, it is possible to display the image in the area that overlaps the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect does not stop.般役 without visibility of the indicator symbols suggested stops region is reduced by winning suggested effect, and the image can be displayed over a wider area.

  Further, in this embodiment, the index symbol stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the same invalidity as the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect of the stopped reel The image is not displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the line passes, but the image can be displayed in the area that overlaps the area that passes the invalid line that is different from the index pattern of the stopped reel. Even in such a situation, the visibility of the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role winning suggestion may stop is not reduced, and an image can be displayed in a wider area it can.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is disposed at the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and corresponds to the see-through window 3 of the display area 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the transmissive area 51b and the see-through window 3. A concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside of the display area 51a except for the transmissive area 51b (hereinafter referred to as a non-transmissive area) is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a. Of these, the non-transparent region is not visible through the back side.

  Further, in this embodiment, since it is possible to display separate images in the transmissive region and the non-transmissive region and to display an integral image across the transmissive region and the non-transmissive region, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, an integrated image can be displayed in a wide area without distinguishing between a transmissive area and a non-transmissive area.

  In such a configuration, the back side is shielded by the shielding member in the non-transmissive area, and the back side is not seen through. In the transparent area 51b, the rear side is seen through and the reel LED 55 is turned off. Since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen through, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b is worse than the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the non-transmission region, among the images displayed on the display region 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92, the image corresponding to the transmission region 51b. Control is performed so that the image is displayed with more emphasis than the image. Specifically, among the images displayed in the display area 51a, the brightness of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b is set higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area. Control is performed to set the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area.

  Accordingly, for example, when one image is displayed across the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region, the portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b in the image displayed on the display region 51a is changed from the portion corresponding to the non-transmissive region. However, the visibility of the portion displayed in the transmissive region 51b is worse than the visibility of the portion displayed in the non-transmissive region, and the appearance of the image is impaired. On the other hand, by displaying the portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b more emphasized than the portion corresponding to the non-transmissive region in the image displayed in the display region 51a, the visibility of the portion displayed in the transmissive region 51b is improved. By supplementing, the visibility is prevented from being lowered, and the boundary between the portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b and the portion corresponding to the non-transmissive region in the image displayed in the display region 51a. Relaxed, the boundary between the transmissive region 51b and non-transparent regions can be displayed as an integral image without consciousness.

  When the same image as the image displayed in the non-transparent area of the display area 51a is displayed in the transmissive area 51b, the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b is emphasized more than the image displayed in the non-transmissive area. When not displayed, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is worse than the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region, and the appearance of the image is different. By displaying the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b with emphasis over the image displayed in the non-transmissive region, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is supplemented, thereby reducing the visibility. And the difference in appearance between the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b and the image displayed in the non-transparent area is alleviated, and the images are displayed so that there is no difference in the appearance of both images. it can.

  In the present embodiment, among the images displayed in the display area 51a, the brightness of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b is set higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area, and the image displayed in the display area 51a. By controlling the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b to be higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area, the transmissive area 51b of the image displayed on the display area 51a is controlled. The corresponding image is displayed in a more emphasized manner than the image corresponding to the non-transparent area. The brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transparent area among the images displayed in the display area 51a corresponds to the transmissive area 51b. The image density is set lower than the brightness of the image, and the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transparent area among the images displayed in the display area 51a is set to the image corresponding to the transparent area 51b. By controlling the color density to be lower than the image density, the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b among the images displayed in the display area 51a may be displayed with more emphasis than the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area. It can prevent that the visibility of the image displayed on the transmissive area | region 51b falls compared with the visibility of the image displayed on the non-transmissive area | region.

  In the present embodiment, the brightness of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b among the images displayed in the display area 51a is set to be higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area, and is displayed in the display area 51a. Among the images to be displayed, the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b is set to be higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area, and the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b is visually recognized. However, it is preferable that the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is set only by setting either one of them. Can be prevented from lowering compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays an image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b among images displayed on the display region 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92, and an image corresponding to the non-transmissive region. For example, the display region is formed by forming the edge of the light guide plate so that the irradiation of the transmission region 51b is stronger than the irradiation of the non-transmission region. Of the images to be displayed on 51a, the image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b may be displayed more emphasized than the image corresponding to the non-transmissive region. Even in such a configuration, the image is displayed on the transmissive region 51b. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the displayed image from being reduced compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as a display device that is disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and can transmit the display mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A display device that displays an image by changing the amount of light emitted from a light emitting element disposed, and that light incident on a light guide plate having transparency is refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate. A display device that displays an image by use may be applied, and even when these display devices are applied, an image corresponding to the transmissive region among images displayed in the display region is more than an image corresponding to the non-transmissive region. By emphasizing the display, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive area from being deteriorated compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as a display device that is disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and can transmit the display mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A display device that displays an image by changing the amount of light emitted from a light emitting element disposed, and that light incident on a light guide plate having transparency is refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate. You may apply the display apparatus which displays an image using.

  In this embodiment, the transmission region 51b is formed only in the region corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display region 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. All of the display area of the display device arranged on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be configured as a transmission area.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values are described. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas that can be variably displayed by moving a display band that includes a plurality of types of identification information that can be each identified,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and one game can be obtained by deriving the display result in all of the plurality of variable display areas. A slot machine that can be awarded according to a combination of display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game,
Derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result in the variable display area;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in the variable display area when the derivation operation means is operated;
It is determined whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of identification information derived from the plurality of lines including one or more active lines and one or more invalid lines passing through the plurality of variable display areas. Winning determination means,
A region effect means for performing a region effect to change the visual appearance of the variable display region;
Area effect control means for controlling the area effect means;
With
The winning occurs when a combination of predetermined identification information is derived for the active line, and a combination of index identification information for the invalid line is derived by deriving a combination of predetermined identification information for the active line. Including predetermined prizes that can be derived,
The slot machine includes a suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that a combination of the index identification information is derived,
The area effect control means derives index configuration identification information constituting a combination of the index identification information in a specific area through which the invalid line of some variable display areas passes, and derives a display result in another variable display area. Special area through which the invalid line of the other variable display area passes through the same invalid line as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived, when the suggestion effect is executed before The region effect is not performed, and the region effect is controlled to be performed in at least a part of the region other than the special region through which the same invalid line as the specific region from which the index configuration identification information is derived is performed. Slot machine.

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