JP2015208590A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of promoting a stop operation without giving a sense of discomfort to game players.SOLUTION: Before an operation of stop switches is enabled, a navigation image in a first navigation presentation in which a visual recognition of reels is prevented is displayed, and also a navigation image in a second navigation presentation in which a visual recognition of the reels is not prevented is displayed; and after the operation of the stop switches is enabled, the navigation image display in the first navigation presentation is finished, whereas the navigation image in the second navigation presentation is continuously displayed.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. Set and start rotation with the specified number of bets set, and start rotation of the reels, and rotate by operating the stop button as the derivation operation means provided for each reel. Stop. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated by deriving a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a symbol combination) on the winning line. .

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the combination of symbols constituting the special combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. . If the combination of symbols that make up a re-game is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “re-game display result is derived”), the next medals will not be consumed to set the bet amount. The profit that a game can be performed can be obtained.

  Among such slot machines, there is a slot machine that performs an effect for prompting a stop operation of the reel in accordance with the winning combination at a position overlapping the reel (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-208890 A

  However, in the slot machine as described above, since the effect for prompting the stop operation of the reel is performed at a position overlapping the reel, it becomes difficult to see the movement of the reel, and the player feels uncomfortable when performing the stop operation. There was a problem such as.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prompt a stop operation without causing a player to feel uncomfortable.

(1) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation from among a plurality of types of display results including a specific display result before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, navigation effect) that suggests that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the prior determination means (for example, push order lip or push order bell win) (for example, navigation effect) , A process of executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91),
The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect (for example, a first navigation effect) that hinders visual recognition of the variable display unit, and a second suggestion effect (for example, a second navigation effect) that does not obstruct the visual recognition of the variable display unit. Contains
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
Before the operation of the derivation operation means is validated (for example, before the process when passing through the origin is executed and the operation of the stop switch is validated), the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are obtained. (For example, as shown in FIG. 29, before the operation of the stop switch is validated, the first navigation effect and the second navigation effect are executed)
After the operation of the derivation operation means is validated (for example, after the origin passing process is executed and the operation of the stop switch is validated), the first suggestion effect is not executed, The second suggestion effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 29, only the second navigation effect is executed after the operation of the stop switch is validated).

  According to such a configuration, since the first suggestion effect suggests that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the effect that hinders the visual recognition of the variable display unit, it is easy to attract the player's attention. Further, since the first suggestion effect is not executed after the operation of the derivation operation means is validated, the specific display result is obtained without disturbing the player's visual recognition during the stop operation and without giving the player a sense of incongruity. It is possible to prompt a stop operation for deriving. On the other hand, since the second suggestion effect can be executed even after the operation of the derivation operation means is validated, a stop operation for deriving the specific display result when the player actually performs the stop operation is prompted. Can do.

  The “first suggestion effect that prevents visual recognition of the variable display unit” includes an effect of hiding a part of the variable display unit and an effect of changing the appearance of the variable display unit.

  The “second suggestion effect that does not hinder visual recognition of the variable display unit” includes an effect that does not hide a part of the variable display unit and an effect that does not change the appearance of the variable display unit.

  “The operation of the derivation operation means is enabled” means that the operation of the derivation operation means itself is enabled, the detection of the input signal based on the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, and the input signal based on the operation of the derivation operation means is Including processing by detection.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The derivation control means, when the derivation of the display result including the specific display result is allowed by the predetermining means (for example, when winning the right bell 1), the specific operation mode corresponding to the specific display result ( For example, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first right stop operation procedure for winning the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14, control for deriving the specific display result (for example, the right-down bell) is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode (for example, an operation procedure other than a right-down bell), a display result other than the specific display result (for example, an upper bell or a transition point) is derived. Control
The suggestion effect execution means further suggests the specific operation mode in the suggestion effect (for example, a right first stop is notified as shown in FIG. 30).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the specific display result is derived depends on whether or not the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode, and the specific operation mode can be suitably suggested in the suggestion effect. .

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The slot machine has a first area (for example, an area overlapping with a winning line LN) corresponding to a winning determination position where a determination of winning according to a display result is performed as an area where a player can visually recognize a display result, A second region (for example, a region overlapping the invalid lines LM1 to LM4) corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position is defined,
The suggestion effect execution means executes the first suggestion effect at a position that prevents the second region from being visually recognized (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the first navigation effect is executed in an area overlapping the invalid lines LM1 to LM4). )

  According to such a configuration, the first suggestion effect is executed not at the first area corresponding to the winning determination position but at a position that hinders the visual recognition of the second area corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a stop operation for deriving the specific display result by the suggestion effect without hindering the visual recognition of the winning determination by the first suggestion effect, thereby improving the interest.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
The slot machine has a first area (for example, an area overlapping with a winning line LN) corresponding to a winning determination position where a determination of winning according to a display result is performed as an area where a player can visually recognize a display result, A second region (for example, a region overlapping the invalid lines LM1 to LM4) corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position is defined,
The winning occurs when predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, and the predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, so that index identification information (for example, A predetermined prize (for example, an index symbol) that can be used to derive an index symbol)
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
Further executing an index identification information suggestion effect (for example, a general role selection suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that a general role including an index symbol role has been won) that prompts the index identification information to be derived;
In the second area from which the index identification information is derived, the index identification information suggesting effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 27B, the area overlapping the invalid line from which the index symbol combination is derived is prohibited. Area B and production prohibited area C).

  According to such a configuration, in the second region from which the index identification information is derived, the visual recognition of the second region is not obstructed by the indicator identification information suggesting effect even if it is irrelevant to the winning determination. It is possible to improve the interest more than what is hindered.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The display results that are allowed to be derived by the predetermining means include a special display result (for example, a display result that corresponds to unmissed play) that can generate a prize regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and the special result. Non-special display results that differ from the display results (for example, display results corresponding to the main role or navigation target role)
In the slot machine, a first area (corresponding to a winning determination position where a determination of winning according to the display result is performed) is made as an area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, an area visible from the perspective window 3). For example, a region overlapping the winning line LN) and a second region corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position (for example, a region overlapping the invalid lines LM1 to LM4) are defined.
The suggestion effect executing means further suggests that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the predetermining means in the suggestion effect (for example, a process of executing a missed unrecognized winning notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) ),
It further comprises area effect means (for example, processing for executing an advantageous effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing an area effect (for example, an advantageous effect) for changing the visual appearance of the second area,
The area effecting means suggests that the predetermining means is allowed to derive the special display result (for example, YES in S11 of FIG. 25) and that the special display result is allowed to be derived ( For example, in the game in which YES is obtained in S13 of FIG. 25, the area effect can be executed (for example, an effect prohibited effect is set by setting the effect prohibited area in the third group in S14 of FIG. 25 by the sub control unit 91). In the game in which the derivation of the non-special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means (for example, the game in which NO in S11 of FIG. 25 or NO in S13). Is not executed (for example, the effect-prohibited effect is not executed by setting the effect prohibited area in the second group in S20 of FIG. 25 by the sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, when it is suggested that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in the game in which the derivation of the special display result capable of generating a prize is permitted regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, For example, an area effect that changes the visual appearance of the second area corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position can be executed. In a game where it is impossible to derive a non-special display result different from the special display result, the region effect is not executed. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where visibility is reduced due to the area effect in a game in which the player needs to operate the derivation operation means while paying attention to the operation mode. It is possible to perform the performance without causing the player to feel dissatisfied.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The display results that are allowed to be derived by the predetermining means include a special display result (for example, a display result that corresponds to unmissed play) that can generate a prize regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and the special result. Non-special display results that differ from the display results (for example, display results corresponding to the main role or navigation target role)
In the slot machine, a first area (corresponding to a winning determination position where a determination of winning according to the display result is performed) is made as an area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, an area visible from the perspective window 3). For example, a region overlapping the winning line LN) and a second region corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position (for example, a region overlapping the invalid lines LM1 to LM4) are defined.
The suggestion effect executing means further suggests that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the predetermining means in the suggestion effect (for example, a process of executing a missed unrecognized winning notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) ),
It further comprises area effect means (for example, processing for executing an advantageous effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing an area effect (for example, an advantageous effect) for changing the visual appearance of the second area,
The area effecting means suggests that the predetermining means is allowed to derive the special display result (for example, YES in S11 of FIG. 25) and that the special display result is allowed to be derived ( For example, in the game (YES in S13 of FIG. 25), from the game in which the non-special display result is allowed to be derived by the pre-determining means (for example, the game winning the winning combination or navigation target combination). The region effect is executed with a high probability (for example, in the modification example, “About the missing unsuccessful winning notification effect”).

  According to such a configuration, when it is suggested that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in the game in which the derivation of the special display result capable of generating a prize is permitted regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, For example, a region effect that changes the visual appearance of the second region corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position is easily executed, whereas, for example, if the derivation operation means is not operated while paying attention to the operation manner, a winning occurs. In a game where it is not possible to derive a non-special display result different from the special display result, it is difficult to execute the region effect. As a result, the player is less likely to be forced to derive the display result in a state where visibility is reduced due to the area effect in a game where the player needs to operate the derivation operation means while paying attention to the operation mode. The performance can be performed without making the player feel dissatisfied at the time of derivation.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The slot machine includes a plurality of the variable display units, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
A display result that is allowed to be derived by the pre-decision means can be awarded when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure that stops the variable display of each variable display unit in the order corresponding to the display result. Procedural display results (for example, display results corresponding to the navigation target role) and non-procedural display results different from the procedural display result (for example, display results corresponding to the role-playing or missing-out role)
In the slot machine, a first area (corresponding to a winning determination position where a determination of winning according to the display result is performed) is made as an area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, an area visible from the perspective window 3). For example, a region overlapping the winning line LN) and a second region corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position (for example, a region overlapping the invalid lines LM1 to LM4) are defined.
The suggestion effect execution means further suggests the specific procedure in the suggestion effect (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by the sub control unit 91),
It further comprises area effect means (for example, processing for executing an advantageous effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing an area effect (for example, an advantageous effect) for changing the visual appearance of the second area,
The area effect means is allowed to derive the procedure display result by the prior decision means (for example, YES in S15 of FIG. 25), and the game in which the specific procedure is suggested (for example, YES in S16 of FIG. 25). In the game), the area effect can be executed (for example, an effect effect is executed by setting the effect prohibited area in the third group in S17 of FIG. 25 by the sub-control unit 91). In the game in which the non-procedure display result is allowed to be derived by the pre-determining means (for example, the game in which NO in S15 or NO in S16 in FIG. 25), the area effect is not executed (for example, sub-control In step S20 of FIG. 25 by the unit 91, the effect prohibited area is set to the second group and the advantageous effect is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, when a specific procedure is suggested in a game in which derivation of a procedure display result capable of generating a prize as long as the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure is permitted, For example, a region effect that changes the visual appearance of the second region corresponding to a different line can be executed, but for example, even if the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure, no winning can occur if the operation timing does not match In the game in which the derivation of the non-procedure display result different from the procedure display result is allowed, the area effect is not executed. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is reduced due to the area effect in a game where the player needs to operate the derivation operation means while paying attention to the operation timing. It is possible to perform the performance without causing the player to feel dissatisfied.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The slot machine includes a plurality of the variable display units, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
A display result that is allowed to be derived by the pre-decision means can be awarded when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure that stops the variable display of each variable display unit in the order corresponding to the display result. Procedural display results (for example, display results corresponding to the navigation target role) and non-procedural display results different from the procedural display result (for example, display results corresponding to the role-playing or missing-out role)
In the slot machine, a first area (corresponding to a winning determination position where a determination of winning according to the display result is performed) is made as an area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, an area visible from the perspective window 3). For example, a region overlapping the winning line LN) and a second region corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position (for example, a region overlapping the invalid lines LM1 to LM4) are defined.
The suggestion effect execution means further suggests the specific procedure in the suggestion effect (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by the sub control unit 91),
It further comprises area effect means (for example, processing for executing an advantageous effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing an area effect (for example, an advantageous effect) for changing the visual appearance of the second area,
The area effect means is allowed to derive the procedure display result by the prior decision means (for example, YES in S15 of FIG. 25), and the game in which the specific procedure is suggested (for example, YES in S16 of FIG. 25). In the game), the region effect is performed with a higher probability than the game in which the non-procedure display result is allowed to be derived by the pre-determining means (for example, the game that is won in the role of missing or missing). Execute (for example, [about navigation effects] in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, when a specific procedure is suggested in a game in which derivation of a procedure display result capable of generating a prize as long as the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure is permitted, For example, a region effect that changes the visual appearance of the second region corresponding to a different line is more likely to be executed, whereas, for example, even if the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure, no winning can occur if the operation timing does not match In a game in which derivation of a non-procedure display result different from the procedure display result is allowed, it is difficult to execute the area effect. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is reduced due to the area effect in a game where the player needs to operate the derivation operation means while paying attention to the operation timing. It is possible to perform the performance without causing the player to feel dissatisfied.

(9) In the slot machines of (1) to (8) above,
The derivation control means performs control for deriving a display result when the derivation operation means is operated in an effective period (for example, a period when the operation at the time of passing through the origin is executed and the operation of the stop switch is enabled),
After the display result that allows derivation is determined by the pre-determining means, the non-valid period (for example, the period when the operation of the stop switch before the process when passing through the origin is invalidated) is changed to the valid period. It further comprises an effective period control means for shifting,
The derivation control means, when the derivation of the display result including the specific display result is allowed by the predetermining means (for example, when winning the right bell 1), the specific operation mode corresponding to the specific display result ( For example, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first right stop operation procedure for winning the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14, control for deriving the specific display result (for example, the right-down bell) is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, control for deriving a display result other than the specific display result (for example, an upper bell or a transition output) is performed.
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
In the suggestion effect, further suggest the specific operation mode (for example, to notify the first right stop as shown in FIG. 30),
When derivation of a display result including the specific display result is permitted by the predetermining unit, a predetermined timing (for example, before the timing at which the effective period control unit shifts from the ineffective period to the effective period) (for example, In addition, the specific operation mode is suggested in the first mode (for example, a mode in which a small navigation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) until the timing immediately before the origin passing process is performed, and the timing after the predetermined timing. From the second mode (for example, a mode in which a navigation voice is output from a speaker while displaying a large navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51), the specific operation mode is suggested.

  According to such a configuration, the timing of the effective period in which the display result can be derived by the operation of the derivation operation means can be recognized by the player by changing the mode of the suggestion effect. The burden on the player can be reduced more than what does not change.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. 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 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 combination 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 lip 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 the effect control process at the time of rotation. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation control process at the time of a stop. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in the case where a general winning combination suggestion effect is performed, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in the case where the winning of an unmissable unmissable is notified, and an effect image. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in case a navigation effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in the case where a navigation effect is performed, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in the case where a navigation effect is performed in a modification, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a navigation 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.

The form for implementing the slot machine of this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example.
[Configuration of slot machine]
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 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and the housing 1a. It is comprised from the front door 1b pivotally supported by the side end of this.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right Reels) are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  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.

  That is, the display result is derived from the see-through window 3 to a visible area by stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have been rotated. A player or the like can confirm a display result derived by stopping the reel by allowing the player to visually recognize an area that can be viewed through the transparent window 3. In other words, the area that can be visually recognized from the transparent window 3 is an area where the player can visually recognize the display result.

  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 each symbol can be irradiated 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. On the back surface of the display area 51a, a light guide plate (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from the back surface side is provided. Further, a concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside of the non-transparent area excluding the transmissive area 51b in the display area 51a is provided on the back surface. 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). MAXBET which is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The switch 6, the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting credits and the number of bets are returned). A start switch 7 that is operated when starting and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided to the player. Ri operably are provided.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first left stop or the left push, and the middle reel 2C is the first stop. Is referred to as first right stop or right push. First right stop or right push is referred to as right first stop or right push. The forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. The forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

  A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are 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 has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) Weight in LED19 notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting, and the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game are provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided, respectively. The stop valid LED notifies by lighting that the reel stop operation by the stop switch is valid. Thus, the player can determine whether or not the operation of the stop switch is valid according to the lighting state of the stop valid LED.

  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 are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing or checking the setting value, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function to be controlled to the stop state is valid, and stored as credit The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for automatically adjusting (returning) the received medals regardless of the player's operation, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a. Provided with a medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been thrown into the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. It has been.

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

  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) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts by contacting through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state. It is detected that

  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, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. 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 the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the prescribed number of bets is set to 3, and when 3 medals are set as the bet number, the pay line LN becomes valid. When medals are inserted exceeding the maximum number 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 the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present 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 the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set separately 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 for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower 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, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  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.

  When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, 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. Good. In the configuration using one reel, the winning combination may be determined based on the display result derived to one reel. Specifically, when one reel stops, the display result (for example, symbols stopped in the upper, middle, and lower stages) derived from the fluoroscopic window 3 stops at the upper position. It may be determined whether or not the winning is based on the symbol, and it is not determined whether or not the winning is based on the symbol stopped at the lower position. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning combination may be determined based on the combination of display results derived for all the two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured with physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured with 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 occurs, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stops and the symbol is 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 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 Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbols can be displayed on the winning line LN.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. An operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. A switch detection signal is input.

  On the game control board 40, 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, middle, right Stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and hopper motor 34b is connected via power supply board 101. The electric parts are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 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 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.

  The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on a control code read from the ROM.

  The ROM of the main control unit 41 stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM of the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 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.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. 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.

  The main controller 41 receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40. And the main control part 41 performs the basic process which transfers in steps according to the detection state of these various switches inputted.

  The main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present 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 part 41 executes with priority according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be set is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs 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. The main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that 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 repetition of the process depending on 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.

  An effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55 is connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. Drive based on the control by.

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

  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 illustrated as the effect devices. However, the effect devices are not limited to these, for example, a display device that is mechanically driven. Etc. may be applied as a production device.

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED output circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects detection signals input from switches connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91a. Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting is mounted. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  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. The sub-control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

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

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) 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, or the like. 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.

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

  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. If the RAM 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 game.

  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 interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

  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 on the condition that the data in the RAM is normal at the time of startup. If the RAM data 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.

  Even when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the RAM data is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command (described later) indicating that it has shifted to the setting change state from the main control unit 41, and is constant after activation. The RAM is also initialized when neither a later-described return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is received even after a lapse of time. In this case as well, the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 on and the reset / setting switch 38 when the RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied, Five types of initialization in different areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are on in the case of a RAM error, and in initialization 0, all areas of the RAM are initialized. The Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. Of the storage area, the areas other than the important work and the special work are initialized. In the initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area are initialized in the RAM storage area. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an off state at the time of start-up and the data in the RAM is not destroyed. 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 are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state, but is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. You may do it.

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

  When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the case of this embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. When a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the winning line (simply called a winning line), a winning is achieved. 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. In the following, a small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role.

  In the present embodiment, the special combination is not provided, and only the small combination and replay combination are subject to the internal lottery and winning. However, the special combination is provided, and the special combination includes the internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition used as an object of.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM.

  Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In the case of a configuration having a special combination, the special combination winning flag is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combination permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. 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. For each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value It is determined whether or not a winning is permitted according to the number of determination values for the combination.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery, a combination that is a target of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the number of determination values determined in accordance with the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery ( 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.

  When the winning of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM.

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

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating 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.

  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, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are 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 region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each region number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

  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. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index according to the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type). Stores only one address 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 a 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 with reference 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.

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

  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 symbols 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 On the other hand, when the reel stop control is performed, if none of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols that do not match 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.

  When a special role is provided, the following reel control is performed. For example, if a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is won while the special role has been carried over before the previous game, align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special combination only when priority is given to control and a small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

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

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control for stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within 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 drawing range of the top, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player , You will always win the re-playing role together. 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 role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing role.

  After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the 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 on 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.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN when the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are all stopped is a predetermined symbol combination such as a small combination or a re-playing combination. If a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role is determined, a predetermined number of medals are given according to the type of the corresponding small role, and the symbol corresponding to the replaying role is assigned. If it is determined to be a combination, a replay game is given, and if 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), the gaming state is transitioned To control.

  In the present embodiment, 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 stop operation is not performed when the automatic stop time has elapsed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. 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.

  The main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts to rotate after the game starts. The main control unit 41 sets a predetermined number of bets by inserting medals after the end of one game, and when the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, If the game time that starts counting from the start of reel rotation is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), rotation of the reel in the game is started at that time.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that starts timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, the reels are not started to rotate at that time. In this case, the main control unit 41 waits until the game time that has started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, the main control unit 41 waits for the reels in the game. Start rotation.

  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.

[command]
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 plurality of types of commands including a payout 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, an operation detection command, and a valid state specifying command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on 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. The inserted number command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. When the power is restored, or when the prescribed number of bets is not set, the medal is inserted, or the MAXBET switch 6 This is transmitted when the bet number is set by operating and when the bet number is set by winning a re-gamer. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the betting amount has been set by receiving the insertion number command.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The sub-control unit 91 can 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. The freeze command is transmitted when a freeze lottery is performed in which it is determined whether or not to control the freeze state.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command 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 stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. is there. The reel stop command is transmitted every time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has been operated effectively by receiving the reel stop command.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out when winning. The winning number command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is made.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying medal payout start. The payout start command is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning or winning a credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started.

  The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of medal payout. The payout end command 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 power interruption. The return command is transmitted when the main control unit 41 is started up and returned to the control state before power interruption.

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

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to the standby state is made. The waiting command indicates that, after a game is over, when the bet amount is not set and a predetermined time elapses and a transition is made to a standby state, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the bet number) is completed. And sent after the payout end command is sent.

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

  The error command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error state is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is transmitted, and when the error state is canceled, an error command indicating the cancellation 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 at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 can specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by a setting command indicating the start of setting.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating a detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). When the door command is turned on, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off) at the end of one game (at the time after the game ends and before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , Off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating a detection state (on / off) of operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). The operation detection command 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 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, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter. Is done.

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

  The valid state specifying command is generated in the timer interrupt process (main). The generated valid state specifying command is temporarily stored in a command queue provided in the RAM, and is transmitted in a subsequent command transmission process. The valid state specifying command is a command for notifying that the main control unit 41 has executed the process when passing through the origin. The process at the time of passing through the origin is a process in which, after the internal lottery process by the main control unit 41 is executed, a transition from an ineffective period in which the operation of the stop switch is not effective to an effective period in which the operation of the stop switch is effective. . In the process of passing the origin, the main control unit 41 checks the origin passage of the rotating reel (passing the reel reference position), detects the occurrence of the reel rotation error, and determines whether or not the stop preparation is completed (stop). If the preparation completion code is set), if the stop preparation is completed and the reel is rotating at a constant speed, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is validated. The main control unit 41 validates the operation of the stop switch by executing the origin passing process. The sub control unit 91 can specify that the operation of the stop switch is effective by receiving an effective state specifying command for notifying that the main control unit 41 has executed the process when passing through the origin.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect which the sub control part 91 performs based on a command is demonstrated.

  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, and 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, and if an unprocessed command is stored, The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received at an early stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, etc. based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. The output control of various production devices is performed.

  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.

  When a new command is received 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 responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new 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.

[Winners]
FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning symbol combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations.

  The winning combination includes a small combination and a re-playing combination. The small roles include a middle bell, a right-down bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a single-piece role. On the other hand, the replaying role includes normal replay, bell replay, lower stage replay, falling replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and special replay.

  FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show combinations of symbols (combinations on the winning line LN) corresponding to each small combination and each re-playing combination, and the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the small combination winning. Yes. Note that when a re-game player is won, a replay game (re-game) is awarded and no medals are paid out.

The feature of the combination of the symbols of the small role and the replaying role will be described.
The bells constituting the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the middle bell is won in the internal lottery, in principle, a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The replay and plum of the left reel 2L constituting the right-down bell are arranged at a position below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. For this reason, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are aligned, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. The plum and replay are 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, when the right-down bell is won in the internal lottery, in principle, a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  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, which constitute the upper bells 1 to 8, are arranged at positions below the bell. Therefore, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are aligned, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned in the upper stage, that is, 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, white BAR and black BAR are not arranged within 5 frames. is there. For this reason, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery, unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols are operated at an appropriate timing, Don't win.

  The bell of the left reel 2L constituting the right-down watermelon is arranged at a position below one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are one of the watermelons. It is placed at a position one level above. For this reason, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are prepared, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are lowered to the right, that is, the invalid line LM3. It is aligned. The bell of the left reel 2L 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, no winning is achieved unless the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  The bell of the left reel 2L constituting the upper watermelon 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 one of the watermelons. It is arranged at the lower position, and the replay of the right reel 2R is arranged at a position one lower than the watermelon. For this reason, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are prepared, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1. It's aligned. The bell of the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, but the replays of the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery, 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.

  One of black 7, white 7 and watermelon of left reel 2L constituting the middle stage watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, while watermelon of middle reel 2C and right reel 2R is arranged within 5 frames. There are no places. For this reason, even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the middle stage watermelon is not won unless the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  The black BAR of the left reel 2L constituting the lower cherry is arranged at a position one above the cherry. For this reason, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are aligned, the “cherry” of the left reel stops at the lower stage. One of the bell, black BAR and white BAR of the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, and the bell of the right reel 2R is arranged within 5 frames, but the black of the left reel 2L. There are places where BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in the internal lottery, the lower cherries will not be won unless the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is operated at an appropriate timing.

  The cherry on the left reel 2L that constitutes the middle cherry has a portion that is not arranged within five frames. For this reason, even if the middle stage cherry is won in the internal lottery, the middle stage cherry is not won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The middle reel replay and the right reel bell that constitute a single-piece combination are arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the left reel 2L is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the single winning combination will not be won unless the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is operated at an appropriate timing.

  One of the replays and plums constituting the normal replay 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, the normal replay is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if it is won.

  The black 7, watermelon, and white 7 of the left reel 2L constituting the bell replay are arranged one position above the bell, and the white BAR and black BAR of the reel 2R are located one position below the bell. Has been placed. For this reason, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are aligned, the “bell-bell-bell” combination goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. One of black 7, watermelon, white 7 and bell of the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, and the bell of the middle reel is arranged within 5 frames, and the black of the right reel 2R One of the BAR and the white BAR is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, when the bell replay is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The bell of the left reel 2L constituting the lower replay is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and the black BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. . Therefore, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7” / White 7 ”are aligned in the lower row, that is, the invalid line LM2. The bell of the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, and one of the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel is arranged within 5 frames, and the white BAR, cherry, watermelon of the right reel 2R , Black 7, mesh 7 and white 7 are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when the lower stage replay is won in the internal lottery, in principle, a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The bell of the left reel 2L constituting the fall replay is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is arranged at a position one below the replay. Therefore, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are prepared, the combinations of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” are on the right. Ascending, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM4. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, the replay of the middle reel is arranged within 5 frames, and the bell of the right reel 2R is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a fall replay is won in the internal lottery, in principle, a prize is awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  One of the replay and plum of the left reel 2L constituting the promotion replay 1 is arranged within 5 frames, and the replay of the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, and the bell of the right reel 2R Are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is elected.

  The bell of the left reel 2L constituting the promoted replay 2 is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and the black BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. The replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell. For this reason, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are aligned, the combinations of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” are aligned in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. The bell of the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, and one of the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel is arranged within 5 frames, and one of the replay and plum of the right reel 2R. Are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when the promotion replay 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The bell of the left reel 2L constituting the special replay is arranged within 5 frames, the replay of the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, and one of the replay and plum of the right reel 2R is It is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a rule, special replays will be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are selected.

  The replay and plum of the left reel 2L constituting the special replay are arranged one position above the white BAR and the black BAR, and the black 7, net 7, white 7 and plum of the right reel 2R are white. It is arranged at a position below the BAR and the black BAR. For this reason, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning line LN are prepared, “white BAR—white BAR—white BAR”, “white BAR—white BAR—black BAR”, “white BAR—black BAR—black BAR”, “black” The combinations of “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 also referred to as “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations or BAR alignments unless it is necessary to distinguish them. One of the replay and plum of the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, and one of the white BAR and the black BAR is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel, and the right reel 2R , One of black 7, net 7, white 7 and plum is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when the special replay is won in the internal lottery, in principle, a prize is awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

[Transition outcome]
Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, 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 ”. If left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 are elected, the reels other than the middle bell winning conditions are set as the first stop, and the elected upper bell is missed Will be on the winning line LN.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, four types of game states RT0 to RT3 are provided. Depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability are different. A plurality of winning combinations can be read at the same time and can be won in duplicate.

  In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. A circle in the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery subject indicates that the lottery subject is read out in the gaming state, and an x symbol indicates that the lottery subject is in the gaming state. This means that it is not read out, that is, it is not subject to lottery. In FIGS. 10 to 12, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  A numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined setting value (for example, setting 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” in correspondence with 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.

  10 and 11 show combinations of combinations that are read out as lottery targets for each 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 eligible for internal lottery It becomes.

  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 cherry, 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.

  For each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the weak cherry is a single winning of the lower cherry, the strong cherry is the lower cherry + 1 piece, and the middle cherry is the single winning of the middle cherry. The winning combinations shown in FIG. 12 are also read out for the other lottery object combinations.

  When weak cherry is won and strong cherry is won, control is performed so that “black BAR” can be stopped at the bottom of the left reel when the left reel is stopped at a timing within the “black BAR” pull-in range. To do. 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 controlled so that “black BAR” or “white BAR” is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel. To do. 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, the 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 also referred to as a strong cherry eye. The stop mode in which the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is also called a weak cherry.

  It should be noted that when winning a weak watermelon and winning a strong watermelon, it is possible to win a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. When a weak watermelon is won, control is performed so that the combination of right-down watermelons is stopped when a stop operation of each reel is performed at a timing that is a drawing range of both right-down watermelons and upper watermelons. On the other hand, when a strong watermelon is selected, control is performed so that the combination of the upper watermelons is stopped when the operation of stopping the reels is performed at a timing within which both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon are drawn. 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 left bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as the left bell, the middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as the middle bell, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also referred to as the right bell. These left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells. Replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, and replay GR21-23 are also simply called push order lip.

  In this way, the re-playing role that is subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, and depending on whether it is any of RT0 to RT3, An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a bell replay is won, if the left reel is stopped within a range in which the third, thirteenth, seventeenth, and twentyth “bell” can be pulled down, the third and thirteenth No. 17 and No. 20 “Bell” are stopped at the lower stage, and finally the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is controlled to rise to the right, that is, to stop at the invalid line LM4. On the other hand, if the left reel is stopped within the range where the third, thirteenth, seventeenth, and twentyth “bells” cannot be pulled into the lower stage, one of the “bells” is stopped at the middle stage. Therefore, control is performed so that “Bell-Bell-BAR” is stopped on 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” stops, “Bell-Bell-Black BAR” or “Bell-Bell-White BAR” is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN.

[Reel control at the time of re-game selection]
In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 13, re-game players defined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order are displayed. Control is performed so that they are aligned and stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  For example, when replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the combination of promoted replay 1 of the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. The reel control shown in FIG. 13 is also performed when other regame players are won.

  Here, 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. Therefore, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, 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 according to the stop operation order. . In this way, different operation procedures are set as the operation procedures for winning the promoted replays 1 and 2 in the replays GR1 to GR6. For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to GR6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and the process proceeds to RT0.

  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. For this reason, when one of the replays GR11 to 13 is selected, the fall replay or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the stop operation order. In this way, different operation procedures are set as operation procedures for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR 11 to 13. 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 moves to RT1.

  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. For this reason, when one of the replays GR21 to 23 is selected, the special replay or the normal replay is always won regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the stop operation order. In this way, different operation procedures are set as operation procedures 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 where the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and the process proceeds to RT2.

  As described above, when any one of the replays GR1 to 6, the replays GR11 to 13, and the replays GR21 to 23, that is, the push order lip is won, the game state shifts according to the stop order of the reels. The degree of advantage of can be made different. When one of the push order lips is won, the bet number is automatically set uniformly in the next game regardless of the reel stop order and stop timing. In this respect, it can be said that the same value is given to the game won in the pressing order lip regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

[Reel control when winning a small role]
Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 14, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations won simultaneously and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. It is controlled so that it stops in line with the frame drawing range. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  For example, if left bell 1 (downward right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and a stop operation is performed at the first stop on the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is the winning line. When the stop operation is performed at the middle first stop or the right first stop, the combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Let The reel control shown in FIG. 14 is also performed when other small combinations are won.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, the stop operation is performed at the first left stop. When performing, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN regardless of the timing of the stop operation. On the other hand, since the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are located in more than 5 frames on all reels, even if the left bells 1 to 4 are won, the middle first stop or the right first When a stop operation is performed at a stop, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing within the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the selected upper bells 1 to 8. In this case, it is controlled so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  The configuration symbol of the middle bell is arranged within 5 frames on all reels. When the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, when the stop operation is performed at the middle first stop, the timing of the stop operation is concerned. Without fail, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. The symbols that make up the upper bells 1 to 8 have locations that exceed 5 frames on all reels, so even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, the first left stop or the first right stop When the stop operation is performed, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing within the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the selected upper bells 1 to 8. In this case, it is controlled so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  The configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames on all reels. When the right bell 1 to 4 is elected and the stop operation is performed at the first right stop, the stop operation timing is set. Regardless, control is always performed so that the right downward bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, since the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 have locations where more than 5 frames are arranged in all reels, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the left first stop or the middle first When a stop operation is performed at a stop, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing within the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the selected upper bells 1 to 8. In this case, it is controlled so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  In this way, when any of the left bell, middle bell, and right bell, that is, the push order bell, is won, a stop-down operation is performed according to a specific operation procedure according to the type of the winning combination. Or the middle bell will always win. On the other hand, if the stop operation is performed with an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but the upper bell is not aligned at 3/4, and the transition outcome is aligned. There is also. In particular, in RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

  Therefore, 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 the operation is performed according to a specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, a specific operation procedure cannot be selected intentionally unless the type is known. If it can be operated with a specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of push order bell that has been selected, a medal can be obtained by reliably winning a right-down bell or middle bell, but if it cannot be operated with a specific operation procedure, it will be constant. You can only earn medals at a rate. When winning the push order bell, as long as it can be operated according to the specific operation procedure according to the type of the winning role, regardless of the reel stop timing, the right falling bell or middle bell will always win and always 8 medals will be won. To be paid out. In other words, in a game that wins the push order bell, when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination, the same value is given regardless of the operation timing.

  When a bell (middle bell + right-down bell) is won, the combination of right-down bells of the selected small roles on the winning line LN is controlled regardless of the reel stop order and operation timing. The When winning the bell (middle bell + right-down bell), the right-down bell always wins and 8 medals are always paid out regardless of the operation procedure and operation timing. That is, in the game won by the bell, the same value is given regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch.

  In the push order lip and the push order bell, the type of the winning combination in the internal lottery is suggested by the navigation effect executed when the effect state is controlled to AT (Assist Time). In this embodiment, the player is notified of the stop order of the reels by the navigation effect, which suggests that the player has won the push order lip or the push order bell by executing the navigation effect. The AT is a period during which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period. The navigation stock is given when the winning is performed by the navigation stock lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91, and is added when the winning is performed by the extra lottery. The state controlled by AT at RT2 is also referred to as ART.

  When the navigation effect is executed under the control of the AT, the player can generate a winning that is advantageous or unfavorable. Hereinafter, the push order lip and the push order bell are also referred to as navigation target roles. The bell (middle bell + right-down bell) can be said to be a role that does not miss the winning because the right-down bell wins regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. In the following, the bell (middle bell + right-down bell) is missed and is also referred to as useless. Other roles (weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries, weak watermelons, strong watermelons) cannot be awarded unless the operation timing is correct, regardless of the order in which the stop switch is pressed. It can be said. Hereinafter, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, the middle cherry, the weak watermelon, and the strong watermelon are also referred to as a leading role.

[Game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, 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). Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 is terminated 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. Only the normal replay, bell replay, replay GR11-13, and replay GR21-23 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replay, bell replay, falling replay, and special replay can be won.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and moves 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 replaying players, only bell replays and replays GR1 to GR6 are targeted for internal lottery, 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 a replaying player, only normal replay and special replay are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replay and special replay can be awarded.

  RT3 shifts after the setting is changed. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 ends when the transition outcome stops and transitions to RT1. 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.

  Of RT0 to RT3, RT0 and RT2 have a higher probability of winning the re-gamer and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT3 for the player than RT1 and RT3. This is an advantageous 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 RT3, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT to be an informing period in which a navigation effect for informing the internal lottery result and the reel stop order can be executed. Is possible.

The game state transition state of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, after changing the setting, the process proceeds to RT3. In RT3, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1. In RT3, when any 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 is stopped. For this reason, if any of the left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, and right bell 1 to 4 wins in RT 3 that has been changed after the setting change, and the small role cannot be won, RT 1 Transition.

  At RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 when the promotion replay wins. When the replays GR1 to GR6 are won at RT1 and the stop order is correct, the promoted replay wins. For this reason, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won and the stop order is correct, the process proceeds to RT0.

  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. When the replays GR11 to 13 are elected at RT0 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall replay wins. When the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, the special replay wins. When any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 wins at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, at RT0, the replays GR11 to 13 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and When the winning combination cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1, and the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, 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, 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 process proceeds to RT1.

  If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning the 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. The push order bell is a common navigation target combination in both RT0, RT1 and RT2.

  The navigation effects include a first navigation effect that prevents the reel from being visually recognized and a second navigation effect that does not interfere with the reel.

  In the first navigation effect, a navigation image is displayed at a position overlapping the reel (more specifically, an area overlapping the invalid line) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The first navigation effect is executed before the stop switch operation (reel stop operation) is validated, but is not executed after the stop switch operation is validated. Specifically, the navigation image in the first navigation effect is displayed in an area overlapping with the invalid line after the game is started by the start operation and before the process at the time of passing the origin by the main control unit 41 is executed, It is not displayed after the process when passing through the origin is executed.

  The navigation image in the first navigation effect of the present embodiment is a pressing order image that notifies only the operation mode of the first stop. For example, in a game where the replay GR5 or the right bell 1 is won, the first navigation effect displays a pressing order image indicating that the reel 2R is in the first stop, such as “Please press from the right”. . Note that the navigation image in the first navigation effect is not limited to notifying only the operation mode of the first stop, but may be an image notifying the operation mode of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. .

  In the second navigation effect, navigation is performed in an area that does not overlap the reel on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (more specifically, an area that does not overlap the winning line or the invalid line and is not visible from the perspective window 3). An image is displayed and a navigation voice is output. The second navigation effect may or may not be executed before the stop switch operation is enabled, and continues (or newly) after the stop switch operation is enabled. Executed. Specifically, the navigation image in the second navigation effect is displayed in an area that does not overlap with the reel from the start of the game by the start operation until before the process of passing the origin by the main control unit 41 is executed. Even after the time process is executed, it is continuously displayed in the same area. The navigation sound in the second navigation effect is not output before the process when passing through the origin by the main control unit 41, but after the process when passing through the origin is executed, according to the timing of the stop operation at each stop switch. Is output.

  The navigation image in the second navigation effect of the present embodiment is a pressing order image for informing operation modes of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. For example, in the game where the replay GR1 or the left bell is won, the second navigation effect causes “left”, “middle”, “right” (the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the first A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is displayed. The navigation image in the second navigation effect is not limited to notifying the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop operation mode, but may be only the first stop operation mode. . Furthermore, the navigation image in the second navigation effect includes a small navigation image composed of a small size image and a large navigation image composed of an image larger in size than the small navigation image. Before the operation of the stop switch is validated, the second navigation effect by the small navigation image is executed, and after the operation of the stop switch is validated, the second navigation effect by the large navigation image is executed.

  The navigation voice in the second navigation effect is a pressing order voice for notifying operation modes of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. For example, in a game in which replay GR1 or left bell is won, “It's left!”, “Middle!”, “It's right!” (Reel 2L is the first stop, reel 2C is the second stop, reel 2R Indicating the order of pressing the stop switch is output.

  In the navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. In the navigation effect when winning the replays GR11 to 13, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation. In the navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, the stop order for winning the special replay according to the winning situation is notified. In the navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, the stop order for reliably winning the lower right bell or the middle bell is notified.

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

  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, or the fall 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 as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. The navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be performed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Whether or not to grant the navigation stock that is the right to control to the AT when the winning combination (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) is won Navistock lottery to determine whether. 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. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the navigation stock is set 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. The degree of advantage increases.

  When the number of navigation stock remains and when the number of navigation stock is newly acquired, the number of navigation stock acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stock remaining.

  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. Based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to AT. When one or more navigation stocks are elected without being controlled by the AT, they are internally controlled to a precursor state for a predetermined number of games (maximum of 32 games in this embodiment), and after AT confirmation notification After the AT win is notified, the AT is controlled. This period controlled by the AT is also referred to as a preparation state.

  When the preparation state is started, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect when the target combination is won. After the transition to the preparation state, it is controlled by RT1, and during this time, the stop order in which the promoted replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to 6 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. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, if the promoted replay does not win, the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  After the start of the preparation state, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, since the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won, it is ensured by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. It is also possible to win 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 moves to RT1, the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  After shifting to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, 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 preparation state is continued.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the start of the next game is triggered, and 1 is subtracted from Navistock, and the predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is set as the number of AT remaining games. The RAM 91c is set, and counting of the number of remaining games of the ART is started with the start of the control of the AT (ART). 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 addition It is determined which of the lottery target roles is won, and when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect is provided to notify the stop order for winning the bell. 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. As a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition start stops and the process proceeds to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

  During ART, if the winning combination (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, special replay) is won, is the number of ART games added? Add lottery to decide 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 for is increased.

  In each game after the start of ART, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 after subtracting the number of remaining games of ART one by one, it is determined whether or not navigation stock remains. Waiting for the start operation of the next game, the ART control is resumed. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 10, among the push order bells, the winning probability of the left bell that can surely win eight medals in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop is that the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop. It is set lower than the winning probability of the middle bell or the right bell, which can surely win 8 medals in the stopping order.

  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 the right When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the reels are first stopped, 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 a preparation state or a state where it is not controlled by ART, and a 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.

[Indicator design]
As shown in the example of FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, when a winning combination includes a predetermined symbol combination ("Bell-Watermelon-Black 7") determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols ("watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") serving as an index is aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, a winning combination is achieved based on the combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. An index symbol combination that looks like this is included. In the following, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when an index symbol combination is won is referred to as a symbol combination, and a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination is referred to as an index symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned with the invalid line LM3 when winning, and the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned with the invalid line LM1 when winning. Upper bell 1-8, right-down watermelon where combination of "Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon", "White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon", "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" at the time of winning will be aligned with invalid line LM3, The upper watermelon in which the combination of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned with the invalid line LM1 corresponds to the indicator symbol combination.

  Furthermore, a bell replay in which the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the invalid line LM4 at the time of winning a prize, and “replay-replay-watermelon / replay / plum / cherry / net 7 / white 7”, “plum-” at the time of winning a prize. Lower replay where the combination of replay-watermelon / replay / plum / cherry / net 7 / white 7 is aligned with the invalid line LM2, “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum” -Replay-Replay "," Plum-Replay-Plum "combination will fall on the invalid line LM4, and the combination of" Replay-Replay-Bell "and" Plum-Replay-Bell "will be invalid line LM2 when winning Promotional replay 2 that will be matched to "White BAR-White BAR-White BAR", "White BAR-White B" "R-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" A special replay whose combination is aligned with the invalid line LM4 corresponds to the index symbol combination.

  Among these index symbol combinations, right-down bells, upper bells 1 to 8, right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, and bell replays are combinations in which all the combinations of symbols that serve as indexes are composed of the same index symbols (for example, , “Bell-bell-bell”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”). The lower stage replay, the fall replay, and the special replay are combinations in which all of the combinations of symbols serving as indexes are 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”).

  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 the present 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 The regular replay in which “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” is aligned in the LN, and the promoted replay 1 in which “Replay / Plum-Replay-Bell” is aligned in the winning line LN correspond to the specific role.

  Among these specific combinations, the upper bells 1 to 8 and the lower right bell as index symbol combinations corresponding to the middle bell are small combinations accompanied by the provision of eight medals, and the index symbol combinations corresponding to the middle watermelon. Both the right-down 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 an 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. It includes a role that gives the same value as replay etc.).

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

  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. After the game ends, images can be displayed in both the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area of the display area 51a during the period from when the next game starts until the reel stop operation becomes effective. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, an image can be displayed in both the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region.

  After the start of the game, after the reel stop operation becomes effective, until the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, as shown in FIG. 17, the winning line LN in the transmission area 51b An image is not displayed in the overlapping effect prohibited area A, 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.

  The sub-control unit 91 suggests a general role winning suggestion that suggests that a general role that is a minor role or a replaying role other than a missing role (bell) or a navigation target role (push order bell, push order lip) may be won. Can be executed. In the general winning combination suggestion effect, at the start of the game, at the first stop, at the second stop, and at the third stop, an image indicating the winning general winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests the possibility of winning the general role and the types of general roles that are likely to be won.

  For example, when winning a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that the combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3 As an effect, a design image of “watermelon”, a green image reminiscent of “watermelon”, and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests the possibility that the combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3.

  At the time of winning the bell replay, that is, in the situation where there is a possibility that the combination of “bell-bell-bell” may be aligned on the invalid line LM4, the symbol image of “bell”, “bell” reminding of “bell” An image or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests the possibility that “bell-bell-bell” combinations are aligned on the invalid line LM4.

  There is a possibility that the combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” will 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 line LM2, LM4. In a certain situation, a symbol image of “Replay (Plum)”, a blue image reminiscent of “Replay (Plum)”, and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as general role winning suggestion effects. This suggests the possibility that the combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” is arranged in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM2, LM4.

  When special replay is elected, 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 in the invalid line LM4, “BAR” is suggested as a general role winning presentation. And a black image reminiscent of “BAR” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests that the invalid line LM4 may have a combination of “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR”.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control unit 91 performs a transparent area in a period from the start of the game until the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped after the reel stop operation becomes effective. An image is not displayed in the effect prohibited area A that overlaps the winning line LN in 51b, and an image can be displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A in the non-transparent area and the transmissive area 51b. Further, the sub-control unit 91 stops the index symbol constituting the symbol combination 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. 18, a liquid crystal display is performed when a general combination winning suggestion effect is executed that suggests that a general combination including an index symbol combination that can be aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has been won. In the transmission area 51b of the device 51, an image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area B that overlaps the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect stops.

  The production prohibited area B differs depending on the reel stop status and the stop position of the indicator symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the index symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the left reel whose index symbol is stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, 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 reel where the index symbol stops in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage and the upper stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (c), 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 fluctuates, the left reel where the index symbol stops in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage and the upper stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18D, 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, in the transmission area 51b, the index symbol of the left reel where the index symbol has stopped is displayed. An area overlapping the upper stage and the middle stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (e), when the index symbols stop at the upper stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, in the transparent area 51b, An area overlapping the upper stage and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (f), when the index symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, in the transmission area 51b, the index symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel. The overlapping area is an effect prohibition area B where no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (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 reel where the index symbol stops in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage and the middle stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (h), when the index symbols are stopped at the lower stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel and the middle reel is fluctuating, in the transparent area 51b, the index symbol of the left reel where the index symbol is stopped is stopped. An area overlapping the lower stage and the upper stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which an image is not displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (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, in the transmission area 51b, An area overlapping the lower stage and the lower stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (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, in the transmission area 51b, the index symbol of the left reel whose index symbol has stopped is stopped. An area overlapping the lower stage and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed.

  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. When the effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 19, in the transparent region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, among the regions through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass, it is suggested by the general role suggestion effect of the stopped reel. The image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area C that overlaps with the area through which the same invalid line as the index pattern made is passed. Here, the specific effect includes a general role winning suggestion effect that suggests that a general role including an index symbol role in which the index symbol may be aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, and a missing role (this book) In the embodiment, there is included an unsuccessful winning notification effect for notifying that Bell is winning.

  The production prohibited area C differs depending on the reel stop status and the stop position of the indicator symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, 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 are performed in the transmission area 51b. Areas overlapping 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 by the operation become an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  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 index symbol is changed 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 that can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  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 changing, the index symbols are changed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. The area overlapping the upper stage of the middle reel through which the invalid lines LM1 that can be aligned passes is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (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 symbol is changed 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 LM3 that can be aligned becomes an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (e), when the index symbols stop at the upper stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel and the middle reel fluctuates, the index symbols are changed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. The area overlapping the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid lines LM3 that can be aligned becomes the production prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  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 second stop operation and the third stop operation 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, the upper stage and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  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 index symbol is changed 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 LM4 that can be aligned becomes an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  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 is fluctuating, the index symbol is changed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. The area overlapping the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM4 that can be aligned is the production prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (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 symbol is changed 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 that can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (j), when the index symbols are stopped at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel and the middle reel is changing, the index symbols are changed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping with the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid lines LM2 that can be aligned passes is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  The sub-control unit 91 does not display an image in the effect prohibition area D that is the entire surface of the transmissive area 51b in the liquid crystal display 51 in the game won for the navigation target role.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the production prohibited area A, the production prohibited area B, the production prohibited area C, and the production prohibited area D is set according to the winning situation, the reel stop situation, and the stop position of the index symbol. . Furthermore, the plurality of effect images used when the general role winning suggestion effect is executed are classified in advance as the effect image groups of the first to ninth groups.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, in the first group, an effect prohibited region is not set, and an effect image group in which an image may be displayed over the entire transmission region 51b and the non-transmission region 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. 20 (b), in the second group, an effect prohibition area is set over the entire transmission area 51b, and an effect image may be displayed in a non-transmission area of the display area 51a. A group belongs. The effect image group that belongs to the second group is an image group that is used when all reels are changing and neither of the unreasonable winning notification effect nor the navigation effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, in the third group, in the transmissive area 51b, the area overlapping the middle stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the right reel, that is, the area overlapping the winning line LN is an effect prohibited area. 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 in the transmissive area 51b is classified. The effect image group that belongs to the third group is an image group that is used when all reels are changing and an unintentional winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed. The effect image group belonging to the third group is an image group used even when the general role winning suggestion effect is not executed after the reel stop operation becomes effective.

  As shown in FIG. 20D, in the fourth 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. An area that overlaps with LM1 and LM3 is set as an effect prohibited area, and an image may be displayed in a non-transparent area and an area other than the area that overlaps the winning line LN and invalid lines LM1 and LM3 in the transparent area 51b. The effect image group is classified. In the effect image group belonging to the fourth group, when the index symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel in the first stop and the missed bonus unification notification effect or the navigation effect is executed, or the general role selection suggestion effect is executed. This is a group of images that may be used when it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbol is aligned with either the invalid line LM1 or LM3.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (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. A region that overlaps with the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1 in the transmissive region 51b and a region where the images are displayed in the non-transmissive region are classified. Is done. In the effect image group belonging to the fifth group, the indicator symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the indicator symbol stops at the upper stage of the middle reel or the right reel at the second stop, and the missed winning notification is missed. This is a group of images that may be used when an effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role suggestion effect is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (f), in the sixth group, in the transmissive area 51b, areas overlapping 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. Overlapping areas are set as effect prohibited areas, and effect image groups in which images are displayed in non-transparent areas and areas other than areas overlapping the winning lines LN and invalid lines LM3 in the transmissive area 51b are classified. The In the group of effect images 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, and is lost. This is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role winning suggestion effect is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM3.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (g), in the seventh 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. An area overlapping with LM2 and LM4 is set as an effect prohibition area, and an image may be displayed in a non-transparent area and areas other than the area overlapping with the winning line LN and invalid lines LM2 and LM4 in the transparent area 51b. The effect image group is classified. In the effect image group belonging to the seventh group, when the index symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel in the first stop and the losing unrecognized winning notification effect or the navigation effect is executed, or the general winning effect suggestion effect is executed. This is a group of images that may be used when it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned with the invalid line LM2 or LM4.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (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. A region that overlaps with the winning line LN and the invalid line LM2 in the transmissive region 51b and a region where the images are displayed in the non-transmissive region are classified. Is done. In the group of effect images 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, and is lost. This is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role winning suggestion effect 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. 20 (i), in the ninth group, in the transmissive area 51b, areas overlapping the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, the middle tier of the left reel, and the upper and middle tier of the right reel, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid line LM4. Overlapping areas are set as effect prohibited areas, and effect image groups in which images are displayed in non-transparent areas and areas other than areas overlapping the winning line LN and invalid line LM4 in the transmissive area 51b are classified. The 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, and is lost. This is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role winning suggestion effect is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4.

[Control pattern table]
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 shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, 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. 21 to 24, a watermelon navigation effect pattern, a bell lip navigation effect pattern, and a replay navigation effect 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 lip 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 a possibility that a combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” is arranged in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM2, LM4. 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. 21, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1 of the watermelon navigation effect patterns, an effect prohibition region is included in the effect image group belonging to the second group, that is, the entire transmission region 51b, as an image selected at the start of the game. Effect images classified into the set effect image group are registered.

  As the image selected when “watermelon”, “black 7”, or “white 7” is stopped at the upper left at the time of the first stop, the effect prohibited area over the entire area of the effect image group belonging to the fourth group, that is, the transmission area 51b. An effect image classified into the effect image group in which is set is registered. As an image to be selected when “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops at the upper left at the first stop, and “watermelon” stops at the upper middle or the upper right at the second stop, There are registered effect images belonging to the effect image group belonging to the five groups, that is, the effect image group in which the region overlapping the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1 is set as the effect prohibited region. As an image to be selected when “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops at the upper left at the first stop, and “watermelon” stops at the middle middle or lower right at the second stop, There are registered effect images that belong to the effect image group belonging to the six groups, that is, the effect image group in which the region overlapping with the winning line LN and the invalid line LM1 is set as the effect prohibited region. “Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” stops at the upper left at the first stop on the left, and “Watermelon” appears at any of the upper middle, the upper right, the middle middle, and the lower right at the second stop An effect image classified as an effect image group belonging to the third 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 it does not stop. .

  When the “watermelon”, “black 7”, or “white 7” is stopped in the middle left at the time of the first stop, the effect image group belonging to the third group, that is, the area overlapping the winning line LN is prohibited. The effect images classified into the effect image group set as the area are registered. As an image to be selected when “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops in the middle left at the first stop, and “watermelon” stops in the middle middle or right middle at the second stop, There are registered effect images belonging to the effect image group belonging to the three groups, that is, the effect image group in which the region overlapping the winning line LN is set as the effect prohibited region. As an image to be selected when “Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” stops in the middle left at the first stop, and “Watermelon” does not stop in the middle middle or right middle at the second stop The effect images belonging to the third group, that is, the effect images classified into the effect image group in which the region overlapping with the winning line LN is set as the effect prohibited region are registered.

  An effect image group belonging to the third group as an image to be selected when none of “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops at the upper left stage or the middle left stage at the first stop, that is, The effect image classified into the effect image group by which the area | region which overlaps with the winning line LN was set as an effect prohibition area | region is registered.

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

  As described above, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transmissive area 51b is selected after the game is started until the reel stop operation becomes effective. After that, when the “watermelon” (“watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” in the case of the left reel) stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 of some reels pass, the “watermelon” (left In the case of a reel, “watermelon”, “black 7”, or “white 7”) overlaps with the stopped area, that is, among the areas through which other invalid reels LM1 and LM3 pass through, An effect image in which no image is displayed in an area overlapping with an area through which the same invalid line passes as “watermelon” (in the case of the left reel, “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7”) is selected. In the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed in an area overlapping the area passing through the winning line LN is selected. At the time of the third stop, an effect image in which an image is displayed over the entire area of the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region is selected. When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image (effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) in which no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b is selected.

  In other watermelon navigation effect patterns, an image different from the watermelon navigation effect pattern is registered, but, similar to the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, in the period from the start of the game until the reel stop operation becomes effective, the transparent area 51b is displayed. An effect image in which no image is displayed is selected. After that, when the “watermelon” (“watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” in the case of the left reel) stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 of some reels pass, the “watermelon” (left In the case of a reel, “watermelon”, “black 7”, or “white 7”) overlaps with the stopped area, that is, among the areas through which other invalid reels LM1 and LM3 pass through, An effect image in which no image is displayed in an area overlapping with an area through which the same invalid line passes as “watermelon” (in the case of the left reel, “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7”) is selected. In the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed in an area overlapping the area passing through the winning line LN is selected. At the time of the third stop, an effect image in which an image is displayed over the entire area of the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region is selected. When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image (effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) in which no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b is selected.

  As for the bell lip navigation effect pattern, the replay navigation effect pattern, and the BAR navigation effect pattern other than the watermelon navigation effect pattern, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, according to a predetermined timing during the game (when the game is started, when the reel is stopped, etc.). , Selectable effect images are registered.

[Rotation effect control processing]
Next, the flow of the rotation effect control process executed when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. explain. In FIG. 25, the control of the liquid crystal display 51 is mainly described, and the control of the effect device other than the liquid crystal display 51 is omitted.

  The sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received based on whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an internal winning command (S10). When it is determined that the internal winning command has not been received (NO in S10), the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command has been received (YES in S10), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has been selected as a missed player (Bell in the present embodiment) based on the internal winning command. (S11). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that it has been won without winning (S11: YES), the sub-control unit 91 performs a winning notification lottery that determines whether or not to execute a missing unselected winning notification effect by random lottery (S12).

  As a result of the winning notification lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to notify the winning of unmissed and unsuccessful winning through the unsuccessful winning notification notification effect (S13). When the sub-control unit 91 determines to notify that the winning of unmissed winning is announced (YES in S13), the effect prohibited area is set to the third group and the effect image is displayed in areas other than the effect prohibited area including the invalid line ( S14). In this case, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect image of the advantageous effect shown in FIG. 28 in the area overlapping the invalid line. An advantageous effect is an effect related to control to an advantageous state, and in the present embodiment, is an effect that suggests that navigation stock has been acquired. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process.

  Here, in a game that is won without winning, a winning can be generated regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch by the player. For this reason, when the player stops the reel, it is not necessary to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the rotating reels so as not to miss the winning. However, even if the player is elected to be unmissable, if the player cannot know that he has been elected unmissed, the player must pay attention to the operation mode of the stop switch. On the other hand, when the winning-out winning is notified, the player can generate a prize regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. For this reason, in a game in which a winning that is out of play is notified, even if the view on the invalid line is blocked by the effect image and the visibility is lowered, the player's operation of the stop switch is not affected. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 sets an effect prohibition area in the third group in which an image is displayed in an area overlapping the invalid line in the transmission area 51b.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines not to notify the winning of unmissed and missing (NO in S13), the effect prohibited area is set to the second group and the effect image is displayed in areas other than the effect prohibited area (S20). . That is, the sub-control unit 91 cannot display the effect image in the area overlapping the invalid line, and displays the effect image only in the non-transparent area. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process.

  Here, in a game that has been elected without losing, if the winning of no losing is not notified, the player cannot grasp the winning with no losing. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the rotating reels so as not to miss the winning. If the visibility on the invalid line is blocked by the effect image and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player is affected. Therefore, even if the sub-control unit 91 wins a missing role, even in a game where the winning of a missing role is not notified, the production prohibited region is set in the second group in which the prohibited region is set over the entire transparent region 51b. Set.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the winning combination has not been won (NO in S11), it determines whether or not the navigation target combination has been won (S15). When it is determined that the navigation target combination is won (YES in S15), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect corresponding to the navigation target combination because the current effect state is in the AT state ( S16).

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the navigation effect (YES in S16), the effect prohibited area including the invalid line is set by setting the effect prohibited area to the third group before the operation of the stop switch is validated. The effect image is displayed in the other area, and after the operation of the stop switch is validated, the effect prohibited area is set to the second group and the effect image is displayed in the area other than the effect prohibited area (S17). Specifically, the sub control unit 91 sets the production prohibited area to the third group before receiving the valid state specifying command from the main control unit 41, and sets the production prohibited area to the third group after receiving the valid state specifying command. Set to 2 groups. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process.

  Here, if the effect image (navigation image) in the navigation effect is displayed at a position that overlaps with the reel (that is, an area that overlaps with the winning line or the invalid line), the visibility of the rotating reel is blocked by the navigation image. Will fall. Since it becomes difficult for the player to see the movement of the reel, even if the navigation image is displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable at the time of the stop operation and may perform an incorrect operation. From this, the sub-control unit 91 displays the navigation image in a region overlapping with the invalid line before the operation of the stop switch is validated, while overlapping with the invalid line after the operation of the stop switch is validated. The navigation image is not displayed even in the area.

  When it is determined that the navigation effect is not to be executed (NO in S16), the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect prohibited area to the second group and displays the effect image other than the effect prohibited area (S20). The process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the navigation target combination has not been won (NO in S15), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the general combination winning suggestion effect (S18). When it is determined that the general role winning suggestion effect is to be executed (YES in S18), the sub control unit 91 selects one effect pattern from the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 according to the winning combination (S19). ). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect prohibited area to the second group, displays an effect image outside the effect prohibited area (S20), and ends the rotation effect control process. That is, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the general role selection suggestion effect, there is a possibility that an index symbol may be derived in an area overlapping with any invalid line, so an effect prohibited area is set over the entire transmission area 51b. The production prohibited area is set in the second group.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines not to execute the general role selection suggestion effect (NO in S18), the effect prohibition area is set to the second group without selecting the effect pattern, and the effect other than the effect prohibition area is selected. An effect image is displayed (S20), and the rotation effect control process is terminated. That is, in this case, the player cannot know whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won, since none of the missing role winning notification effect, the navigation effect, and the general winning effect suggestion effect are executed. Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the rotating reels when stopping the reels. Therefore, if the visibility on the invalid line is obstructed by the effect image and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player will be affected. Therefore, even if the sub-control unit 91 wins the navigation target role, In a game that does not execute the navigation effect, the effect prohibited area is set in the second group in which the effect prohibited area is set over the entire transmission area 51b.

[Stage production control process]
Next, based on FIG. 26, the sub-control unit 91 performs a stop-time effect control process executed when reception of a reel stop command from the main control unit 41 is specified in the timer interrupt process (sub). explain. 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.

  The sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received based on whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a reel stop command (S31). When determining that the reel stop command has not been received (NO in S31), the sub control unit 91 ends the stop effect control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (YES in S31), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has won the lottery target combination including the index symbol combination in the winning combination (S32). . When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game is not the winning winning symbol symbol combination (NO in S32), the stop effect control process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game has won the index symbol combination (YES in S32), the sub-control unit 91 specifies the type and stop position of the stop reel specified from the reel stop command, and stops the previous reel stop. A stop time (first stop, second stop, third stop) is specified based on whether or not a command is received (S33).

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 sets an effect prohibition region based on the control pattern tables shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 according to the specified type of stop reel, stop position, and stop time (S34). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect image registered in the control pattern table in an area other than the set effect prohibited area (S35). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the stop effect control process.

[Flow of production and production image when winning general role]
The following control is performed in the game in which the production pattern of the general winning combination suggesting effect indicating the possibility of winning the index symbol combination is selected. In the period from when the game is started until the reel stop operation becomes effective, the effect is produced by the effect image only in the non-transmission area without displaying the image in the transmission area 51b. When the index symbol stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, the area overlapping the area where the index symbol has stopped and the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass In the area that overlaps the area through which the same invalid line as the index symbol of the stopped reel passes, the effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed is executed. In the period from the start of the game to the time of the third stop, the effect is executed using the effect image in which no image is displayed in the area that overlaps the area passing through the winning line LN, and at the time of the third stop, the transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area An effect is executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire area.

  Here, FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects and the effect image when the general role winning suggestion effect is executed. In FIG. 27, as an example of the winning combination included in the general combination, the flow of effects when winning a weak watermelon and winning a strong watermelon is shown.

  For example, when a watermelon navigation pattern that suggests the possibility that a combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged in the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3 is selected as an effect pattern. As shown in 27 (a), at the start of the game, an effect is performed using an effect image belonging to the second group. In other words, the production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps with the winning line LN in the transmission area 51b and the production prohibition that overlaps the area through which the invalid line that can stop the "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern passes. In the area C (upper left middle lower stage, middle upper middle lower stage, upper right middle lower stage), an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area C. Is called.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the left reel stops as the first stop and the watermelon stops on the upper stage of the left reel, the effect is performed using the effect image belonging to the fourth group. . That is, in the transmission area 51b, the production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) overlapping with the winning line LN, and the production prohibition area B (upper left stage) overlapping with the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern is stopped. ), And in the transmission area 51b, the production prohibition area that overlaps with the area through which the same invalid lines LM1 and LM3 as the "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is not displayed in C (middle upper middle, right upper and lower steps), 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.

  Next, 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 is used. Production is performed. That is, in the transmission area 51b, the production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) overlapping with the winning line LN, and the production prohibition area B (upper left stage) overlapping with the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern is stopped. In the transparent area 51b, and the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass, the production prohibition overlapping the area through which the same invalid line LM1 as the "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel is passed. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is not displayed in the region C (upper right) and the image is displayed in a region other than the effect prohibited region A, the effect prohibited region B, and the effect prohibited region C.

  Next, 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 is used. Production is performed. That is, in the transmission area 51b, the production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) overlapping with the winning line LN, and the production prohibition area B (upper left stage) overlapping with the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern is stopped. , Middle and middle stages), and in the transmission area 51b, the prohibition of the production overlapping the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is not displayed in the region C (lower right) and the image is displayed in a region other than the effect prohibited region A, the effect prohibited region B, and the effect prohibited region C.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 27D and 27F, when the third stop operation is performed, the effect is performed using the effect image belonging to the first group. That is, the effect prohibited area is not set, and the effect is performed using the effect image in which the image is displayed over the entire area of the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area.

  As described above, the combination of the index symbols (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is matched with the winning line LN, and the invalid line LM3 is displayed with “Black”. 7-watermelon-watermelon "," white 7-watermelon-watermelon ", and" watermelon-watermelon-watermelon ", which has a right-handed watermelon, etc.) corresponding to the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the liquid crystal display 51. If an image is displayed on the front side (player side) of the area, the visibility of the front area of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is reduced, which hinders the alignment of the symbol combinations as indices to the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. There is a risk of it.

  On the other hand, in the present 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 the other reels stop. There is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 at the stage when some of the reels are stopped by executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won before. When it is suggested, no image is displayed in an area overlapping the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect is stopped in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the visibility of the area | region where the index symbol stopped does not fall, and it can prevent becoming the hindrance at the time of stopping the combination of the symbol used as the parameter | index of an index symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, the general symbol suggesting the possibility that the index symbol stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass and that the index symbol combination is won before the other reels stop. When it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbol combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 at the stage where some of the reels are stopped after the winning suggestion effect is executed, the other in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 An image is not displayed in an area that overlaps with an area through which the same invalid line as the index symbol suggested by the general winning combination suggestion effect of the stopped reel among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reel pass. Thereby, the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop is not lowered, and it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination from being hindered.

  The effect prohibition area B that overlaps the area where the “watermelon” that is the index symbol is stopped, and the invalid line LM1 that is the same as the “watermelon” of the stopped reel in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass in the transmission area 51b. In the production prohibition area C that overlaps with the area through which the LM3 passes, the visual recognition is not hindered by the general role winning suggestion production even if it is not related to the winning determination, so that this production is more interesting than that in which the visual recognition of the reel on the invalid line is hindered. Can be improved.

[Flow of production and production image at the time of winning out of winning]
The following control is performed in the game in which the missing unsuccessful winning notification effect for notifying the winning of unmissable (bell) is executed. During the period from the start of the game until the reel stop operation becomes valid, the effect of the effect image is executed in the other areas including the area overlapping the invalid line without displaying the image in the area overlapping the winning line LN. Is done. When the index symbol stops in the area where the invalid line LM3 of some reels passes, the area of the stopped reel in the area where the invalid pattern LM3 of the other reels overlaps the area where the index symbol stops 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 symbol passes. In 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 overlapping the area through which the winning line LN passes. At the time of the third stop, the effect is executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire area of the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region.

  Here, FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects and the effect image in the case where the winning of an unmissable and missing role is notified. FIG. 28 shows the flow of effects when winning a bell (middle berth + lower right bell) as an example of a case where the player does not miss it.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the game won by the bell is started, an image is displayed in the production prohibition area A (the left middle stage, the middle middle stage, the right middle stage) that overlaps the winning line LN in the transparent area 51b. An effect is performed using an effect image that is not displayed and an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A.

  Specifically, in the non-transparent area in the display area 51a, a character image “BELL!” Is displayed as an effect image of the unmissable winning notification effect. A player can be informed of a game that has won a bell (middle stage bell + right-down bell) that has not been missed by the effect image of the missed unsuccessful winning notification effect. Further, an effect image of an advantageous effect that is an effect related to the control to an advantageous state is displayed in a region that overlaps the region through which the invalid line passes among the transmission regions other than the effect prohibited region A. For example, in the area overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right), a character image “chance!” Is displayed, and in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right). Displays a character image "stock ...". The effect image of the advantageous effect can indicate to the player that there is some notification regarding the navigation stock, and can be expected to control the AT which is in an advantageous state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), when an effect image (character image such as “chance !!” or “stock ...”) is displayed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes, In the area that overlaps the invalid line, the spinning reel symbol becomes invisible, which hinders the stop operation by the player's eye-catching. However, in the present embodiment, in a game that has been won unsuccessfully, an effect image of an advantageous effect is displayed in an area that overlaps with an area through which an invalid line passes when a missed unrecognized winning notification effect is executed. In the area where the invalid line passes through the area where the invalid line passes when the missing unannounced winning announcement effect is not executed, the effect of the advantageous effect is not displayed, and the rotating reel symbol displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line is Visible.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28B, when the left reel stops as the first stop and the bell stops on the upper stage of the left reel, the effect is performed using the effect image belonging to the sixth group. . In other words, the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the winning line LN in the transmission area 51b, the production prohibited area B (upper left) overlapping the area where the “bell” is stopped, and the transmission area 51b. In the area where the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass, the image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area C (middle middle stage, lower right stage) that overlaps the area where the same invalid line LM3 passes as the “bell” of the stopped reel. An effect is performed using effect images in which images are displayed in regions other than the effect prohibited region A, the effect prohibited region B, and the effect prohibited region C. Therefore, among the effect images of the advantageous effects already displayed before the first stop, the effects displayed in the region overlapping with the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C set after the first stop. The image is not displayed.

  For example, in the non-transparent area of the display area 51a, a character image “Bell! Of the effect images (character images of “chance !!”) displayed in the area (upper left, middle upper, upper right) overlapping the invalid line LM1 before the first stop, the effect in the upper left area In the image, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the advantageous effect effect image (a character image of “chance !!”) is displayed using the middle and upper right areas. Further, among the effect images (character images “stock ...”) displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, right lower) before the first stop, In the effect image of the area, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the effect image (character image “stock?”) Of the advantageous effect is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas.

  In addition, before the first stop and after the first stop, the effect image of the advantageous effect has changed from “stock ...” to “stock?”, And the navigation stock has already been acquired or the navigation will be performed from now on. The player is expected to be more expected than before the change as if the stock is acquired.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation and the bell stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group is used. Production is performed. In other words, the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the winning line LN in the transmission area 51b, the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle) overlapping the area where “Bell” has stopped, and In the transparent area 51b, an image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area C (lower right) that overlaps the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “bell” of the stopped reel among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass. An effect is performed using an effect image in which 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.

  For example, in the non-transparent area of the display area 51a, a character image “Bell!” Is displayed as an effect image of the unmissable winning notification effect. Further, among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right), an effect image (character image “chance !!”) is displayed using the upper middle and upper right areas. Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stock?”) Is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  In addition, before the second stop and after the second stop, the effect image of the advantageous effect has changed from “stock?” To “stocked?”, As if there is a high possibility of acquiring the navigation stock. , Make the player expect more than before the change.

  Next, FIG. 28D shows an effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock has already been acquired. As shown in FIG. 28D, when a right reel stop operation is performed as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the lower stage of the right reel, first, an effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region 51b. Among these, images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the winning line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left stage, middle upper stage, upper right stage), using the middle upper stage and upper right stage areas, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image of “Yatane”) is displayed, Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stocked !!”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  In this way, after the third stop, the notification image confirming that the navigation stock has already been acquired has been made, such as “I did it” or “There is stock!” , Give joy to the players.

  On the other hand, FIG. 28 (e) shows the effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock is not acquired. As shown in FIG. 28E, when a right reel stop operation is performed as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the lower stage of the right reel, first, an effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region 51b. Among these, images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the winning line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, among the regions (upper left, upper middle, and upper right) that overlap with the invalid line LM1, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image “unfortunate ...”) is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions. Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “no stock”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  In this way, after the third stop, notification that confirms that there is no acquisition of navigation stock is made, such as “unfortunately ...” or “no stock” in the effect image of the advantageous effect.

  When the third stop operation is performed, an effect is performed using an effect image belonging to the first group as an effect after the example shown in FIGS. 28 (d) and 28 (e). That is, the effect is performed using the effect image in which the image is displayed over the entire area of the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region without setting the effect prohibited region.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in a game that has been won unrequitedly, such as a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) that can be awarded regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. When the spilled-out unsuccessful winning notification effect that displays the effect image that can identify that the spilled-out unsuccessful is selected is performed, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group in the process of S14 shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), an advantageous effect is displayed in which an effect image is displayed that changes the visual appearance of the region that overlaps the region through which the invalid line passes, which is not used for determining whether or not a winning can occur. On the other hand, in a game in which a winning combination that cannot be awarded unless a stop switch is operated by paying attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing), an effect is produced by the process of S20 shown in FIG. Since the prohibited area is set to the second group, the advantageous effect is not executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where visibility is reduced due to an advantageous effect in a game in which it is necessary to operate the stop switch while paying attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing). Therefore, the presentation can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied when the display result is derived.

  The effect prohibition area B that overlaps the area where the “bell” that is the index symbol is stopped, and the invalid line LM3 that is the same as the “bell” of the stopped reel in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass in the transmission area 51b. In the production prohibition area C, which overlaps with the area through which the game passes, the visual recognition is not obstructed by the unannounced winning announcement notification effect or the advantageous production even if it is not related to the winning determination, and the visual recognition of the reel on the invalid line is obstructed by these productions. Can be more interesting.

  In a game that is won without winning, the same value is given regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. For example, when winning a bell (middle stage bell + right-down bell), the right-down bell always wins and 8 medals are always paid out regardless of the reel stop order and stop timing. For this reason, when a missed-and-unsuccessful winning notification effect is executed in a game that has been unsuccessfully won, even if the visibility is reduced due to the advantageous effect, the player can play with peace of mind.

  In the advantageous effect executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes, an effect image suggesting the acquisition of navigation stock, which is the right used for control to the AT which is in an advantageous state, is displayed. As a result, in games where there is no need to operate the stop switch while paying attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing), such as a game in which an unsuccessful winning announcement notification effect is executed or a game in which a navigation effect is executed. Although there is a possibility of lack of concentration, the advantageous effects executed at that time can attract the player's interest in controlling to an advantageous state and improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, in a game in which an advantageous effect is executed in an area that overlaps with an area through which an invalid line passes, when an index symbol “Bell” is derived in the area in which the advantageous effect is executed. The advantageous effect in the area ends. Thereby, since the visibility with respect to the index symbol derived | led-out to the area | region which overlaps with the area | region where an invalid line passes does not fall by advantageous production, it can make a player pay attention to an index symbol.

[Flow of production and production images when winning a role for navigation]
The following control is performed in a game in which a navigation effect for informing the stop order of reels for a navigation target role is executed. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart when a navigation effect is executed. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects and the effect image when the navigation effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the start switch 7 for starting one game is turned on at timing t1, an internal winning command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 displays the navigation image in the first navigation effect in an area overlapping the invalid line and also displays the navigation image (small navigation image) in the second navigation effect on the reel. Display in an area that does not overlap.

  Next, when the rotation of the reel is started at the timing t <b> 2, a reel rotation start command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. After that, when the origin passing process is completed at timing t <b> 3, an effective state specifying command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. When receiving the valid state specifying command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the navigation image in the first navigation effect being executed. On the other hand, when receiving the valid state specifying command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 continuously displays the navigation image (small navigation image) in the second navigation effect in an area that does not overlap the reel, and newly The navigation voice in the second navigation effect is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, in FIG. 30, as an example of a navigation target combination, a flow of effects when winning right bell 1 is shown. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), in the period from the start of the game to before the operation of the stop switch is validated, the production prohibited area A (the middle left, middle) overlapping the winning line LN in the transparent area 51b. In the middle and right middle), no image is displayed, and an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A. Specifically, the navigation image (small navigation image) in the second navigation effect is displayed in the area that does not overlap the reel, in which the navigation image in the first navigation effect is displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line. “Right” is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D, after the operation of the stop switch is validated, no image is displayed in the effect prohibited area D which is the entire surface of the transmission area 51b, An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the prohibited area D. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30B, in response to the first stop operation, a navigation image (large navigation) in the second navigation effect in an area other than the effect prohibited area D (that is, an area that does not overlap the reel). “Right”, which is an image), is displayed, and “right!”, Which is navigation voice in the second navigation effect, is output from the speakers 53, 54. Next, as shown in FIG. 30C, the navigation image (large navigation image) in the second navigation effect in an area other than the effect prohibited area D (that is, an area that does not overlap the reel) in response to the second stop operation. “Naka” is displayed, and “Naka!”, Which is the navigation voice in the second navigation effect, is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Next, as shown in FIG. 30D, a navigation image (large navigation image) in the second navigation effect in an area other than the effect prohibited area D (that is, an area that does not overlap the reel) in response to the third stop operation. “Left” is displayed, and “Left!” Which is the navigation voice in the second navigation effect is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Here, even after the stop switch is validated, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), if the navigation image is displayed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes, the field of view of the rotating reel is displayed as the navigation image. Visibility is reduced due to obstruction. Since it becomes difficult for the player to see the movement of the reel, even if the navigation image is displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable at the time of the stop operation and may perform an incorrect operation. However, in the present embodiment, after the operation of the stop switch is validated, the navigation image in the first navigation effect that hinders the visual recognition of the reel is not displayed, so that the visual recognition of the player is prevented during the stop operation. Therefore, it is possible to stop the reel in the operation mode for the navigation target role without giving the player a sense of incongruity. On the other hand, the navigation image in the second navigation effect that does not interfere with the visual recognition of the reel is displayed in an area that does not overlap the reel even after the operation of the stop switch is validated. It is possible to stop the reel in the operation mode for the navigation target combination. Further, after the operation of the stop switch is validated, the navigation voice in the second navigation effect that was not performed before the operation of the stop switch is also output, so the player actually stops When the operation is performed, the stop operation can be more accurately performed in the operation mode for the navigation target combination.

  In a game where a winning combination such as right bell 1 shown in FIG. 30 is won, it is only necessary to operate a stop switch in a specific operation procedure (operation procedure shown in FIGS. 13 and 14) according to the type of winning combination. An advantageous winning such as a middle bell or a right-down bell can be generated without deriving a transitional outcome. In the navigation production, a specific operation procedure (operation procedure shown in FIGS. 13 and 14) corresponding to the type of winning combination is performed. It can be preferably suggested.

  The first navigation effect is executed not at the effect prohibited area A that overlaps with the winning line LN, but at a position that prevents visual recognition of the area that overlaps with the invalid line corresponding to a position different from the winning line LN. Therefore, without obstructing the visual recognition for the winning determination by the first navigation effect, it is possible to prompt the player to stop the operation in a specific operation procedure according to the type of the winning combination by the navigation effect, and to improve the interest. it can.

  When the operation of the stop switch is validated, the player can recognize that the navigation image in the second navigation effect has changed from the small navigation image to the large navigation image, and the player corresponds to the navigation target role. It is possible to suggest the timing when the operation of the stop switch becomes effective while recognizing the operation procedure. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden of monitoring whether or not the operation of the stop switch for the player is more effective than the slot machine in which the navigation image does not change.

  After the operation of the stop switch is validated, not only the small navigation image is changed to the large navigation image but also the output of the navigation voice is added to notify the operation procedure corresponding to the navigation target role. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the change in the notification mode due to the navigation effect than the slot machine in which the output of the navigation sound is not added to the navigation image.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Flow of production and other aspects of production image when winning a navigation target role]
In the present embodiment, when any of the navigation target roles is won, as shown in FIG. 30, after the stop switch operation is validated, the production prohibited area D is set and the entire surface of the transparent area 51b is set. No image is displayed in the area. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a specific combination of the navigation target combination is won, a navigation effect may be performed in an effect form as shown in FIG.

  For example, in a game in which a navigation effect that informs the stop order of reels for a specific role among the navigation target roles is executed, a prize is received during the period from the start of the game until the operation of the stop switch is validated. The effect by the effect image is executed in the other region including the region overlapping the invalid line without displaying the image in the region overlapping the line LN. When the index symbol is stopped in the area where the invalid line LM3 of some reels passes, the stopped reel among the area where the index symbol overlaps the area where the index symbol stops and the area where the invalid line LM3 of the other reels passes The effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the same invalid line as the index pattern passes is executed. In 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 overlapping the area through which the winning line LN passes. At the time of the third stop, the effect is executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire area of the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region.

  FIG. 31 shows the flow of effects when the right bell 1 is won as a specific combination of the navigation target combinations. Note that the specific combination of the navigation target combinations is not limited to the right bell 1 but may be other navigation target combinations such as push order lip.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the winning game for the right bell 1 is started, an image is displayed in the production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps the winning line LN in the transparent area 51b. An effect is performed using an effect image that is not displayed and an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A.

  Specifically, in the non-transparent area of the display area 51a, a character image “right!” Is displayed as a navigation effect effect image. The effect image of the navigation effect can notify the player that the right reel will be stopped first. Furthermore, in the transmission area other than the production prohibition area A, an advantageous production effect image (a character image such as “chance !!” or “stock ...”) is displayed in an area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 31A, when an effect image (character image of “chance !!” or “stock ...”) is displayed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes, The spinning reel symbol displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line becomes invisible, and the player may miss an advantageous winning (in this case, a right-down bell). However, in a game that is won for a specific role among the navigation target roles, when the navigation effect is executed, the effect image of the advantageous effect is displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes, while the navigation effect is executed. If there is no effect, the effect image of the advantageous effect is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area through which the invalid line passes, and the symbol of the rotating reel displayed in the area overlapping with the invalid line becomes visible.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 31B, when the right reel stops as the first stop and the bell stops at the lower stage of the right reel, the effect is performed using the effect image belonging to the sixth group. . That is, in the transmission area 51b, the production prohibited area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps the winning line LN, the production prohibited area B (lower right stage) that overlaps the area where the “bell” is stopped, and the transmission area 51b Among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reels pass, the image is not displayed in the production prohibition area C (upper left, middle and middle) overlapping the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “bell” of the stopped reel passes. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C. Therefore, among the effect images of the advantageous effects already displayed before the first stop, the effects displayed in the region overlapping with the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C set after the first stop. The image is not displayed.

  For example, in the non-transparent area in the display area 51a, a character image “Nakada !!” is displayed as an effect image of the unmissable winning notification effect. Of the effect images (character images of “chance !!”) displayed in the area (upper left, middle upper, upper right) overlapping the invalid line LM1 before the first stop, the effect in the upper left area In the image, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the advantageous effect effect image (a character image of “chance !!”) is displayed using the middle and upper right areas. Further, among the effect images (character images “stock ...”) displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, right lower) before the first stop, In the effect image of the area, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the effect image (character image “stock?”) Of the advantageous effect is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 31C, when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation, and the bell stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission is transmitted. In the area 51b, the production prohibited area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps with the winning line LN, the production prohibited area B (middle middle stage, lower right stage) that overlaps the area where “Bell” stops, and the transmission area 51b are others. Among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reel pass, the image is not displayed in the production prohibited area C (upper left) overlapping the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “bell” of the stopped reel passes, and the production prohibited area A An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area B and the effect prohibited area C.

  For example, in the non-transparent area in the display area 51a, a character image “It's right” is displayed as a navigation effect effect image. Further, among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right), an effect image (character image “chance !!”) is displayed using the upper middle and upper right areas. Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stock?”) Is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  Next, FIG.31 (d) has shown about the production | generation at the time of the 3rd stop in the case where navigation stock has already been acquired. As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when the left reel is stopped as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the upper stage of the left reel, first, an effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b. Among these, images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the winning line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left stage, middle upper stage, upper right stage), using the middle upper stage and upper right stage areas, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image of “Yatane”) is displayed, Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stocked !!”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  On the other hand, FIG. 31 (e) shows the effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock is not acquired. As shown in FIG. 31 (e), when the left reel is stopped as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the upper stage of the left reel, first, an effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region 51b. Among these, images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the winning line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, among the regions (upper left, upper middle, and upper right) that overlap with the invalid line LM1, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image “unfortunate ...”) is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions. Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “no stock”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  When the third stop operation is performed, the effect image belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibition area is not set as the effect after the example shown in FIGS. The effect is performed using the effect image in which the image is displayed over the entire region 51b and the non-transparent region.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a navigation system that can generate an advantageous winning such as a middle bell or a right-down bell without deriving a transitional outcome as long as the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure according to the type of winning combination. In a game that is won as a target role, when a navigation effect is displayed in which an effect image that can identify a specific operation procedure is displayed, a visual recognition of an area that overlaps an area that passes through an invalid line that is not used to determine whether or not a winning can occur An advantageous effect of displaying an effect image that changes the aspect is executed. On the other hand, in the game where the winning combination that cannot be won if the operation timing is not matched is won, the production prohibited area is set to the second group in the process of S20 shown in FIG. An advantageous effect is not executed in an area that overlaps the area through which. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where visibility is reduced due to an advantageous effect in a game in which it is necessary to operate the stop switch while paying attention to the operation timing. At the same time, the production can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied.

  When a stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination in a game won for a navigation target combination, the same value is given regardless of the operation timing. For example, when a push order bell that is a navigation target is elected, a middle bell or a right-down bell is always awarded regardless of the operation timing when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure according to the type of the winning role. Eight medals are always paid out. Therefore, when a navigation effect is executed in a game won for a navigation target role, even if the visibility is reduced due to the advantageous effect, the player can play with peace of mind.

  In the advantageous effect executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes, an effect image suggesting the acquisition of navigation stock, which is the right used for control to the AT which is in an advantageous state, is displayed. As a result, in games where navigation effects are executed, such as games that do not require operation of the stop switch while paying attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing), there is a possibility that concentration on the game may be lacking. The advantageous effects to be executed can attract the player's interest in controlling to an advantageous state and improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), in a game in which an advantageous effect is executed in a region that overlaps with a region through which an invalid line passes, when an indicator symbol “bell” is derived in the region in which the advantageous effect is being executed. The advantageous effect in the area ends. Thereby, since the visibility with respect to the index symbol derived | led-out to the area | region which overlaps with the area | region where an invalid line passes does not fall by advantageous production, it can make a player pay attention to an index symbol.

[About navigation production]
In the present embodiment, the first navigation effect is an effect of displaying a navigation image on an invalid line, but is not limited thereto. The first navigation effect may be another effect as long as it hinders the visual recognition of the rotating reel.

  For example, the first navigation effect may be to notify the procedure corresponding to the navigation target role by irradiating from the rear surface of the reel using the reel LED 55. For example, when notifying the left stop operation, the reel LED 55 may be used to irradiate the area corresponding to the left reel (upper left, middle left, lower left) from the back.

  For example, the first navigation effect may be a notification of a procedure corresponding to a navigation target combination by overlapping a movable object (also referred to as a combination) on the reel. For example, when notifying the left stop operation, a movable object may be used to cover the area corresponding to the left reel (upper left, middle left, lower left).

  In the first navigation effect, the navigation image is displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line, thereby hindering visual recognition of the rotating reel. In other words, hiding part of the rotating reel hinders visual recognition. However, the present invention is not limited to hiding a part of the reel, but may be anything that prevents the reel from being visually recognized by changing the appearance of the reel, such as irradiation using the reel LED 55.

  In the present embodiment, the second navigation effect is an effect of displaying a navigation image in an area other than the transmission area 51b and an effect of outputting a navigation sound, but is not limited thereto. The second navigation effect may be other effects as long as the visual recognition of the rotating reel is not hindered.

  For example, the second navigation effect may be to turn on a lighting unit such as a lamp provided on the housing 1a or the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. For example, when the left stop operation is notified, the left lighting part of the slot machine 1 may be lit.

  In the second navigation effect, a navigation image is displayed in an area that does not overlap with the winning line LN or the invalid line (for example, an area other than the transmission area 51b), or is output by a navigation voice so that the spinning reel is rotated. It did not interfere with visual recognition. In other words, the visual recognition is not hindered by not hiding a part of the rotating reel. However, the visual recognition of the reel is not disturbed by changing the appearance of the reel.

  In the present embodiment, the first navigation effect ends at the timing when the effect of the navigation image is executed after the start switch is turned on and the game starts and the operation of the stop switch is validated. However, it is not limited to this. The first navigation effect may be executed at any timing after the start switch is turned on and the game is started until the operation of the stop switch is validated.

  For example, the first navigation effect may be executed in a plurality of times before the operation of the stop switch is validated. For example, if there is a predetermined period 1 and a predetermined period 2 before the operation of the stop switch is activated, the operation mode is notified by the navigation image 1 in the predetermined period 1 (an image of “right middle left” is displayed) In the predetermined period 2, the navigation mode 2 may notify the operation mode (display an image “push from right”).

  In the present embodiment, the second navigation effect is displayed by the navigation image after the start switch is turned on and the game starts, and the navigation image is displayed after the operation of the stop switch is validated. In addition, the navigation voice is output, but the present invention is not limited to this. The second navigation effect is executed at any timing from the time when the start switch is turned on until the game is started until the operation of the stop switch is activated and the final display result is derived. May be.

  For example, the second navigation effect may be executed in a plurality of times before the operation of the stop switch is validated. For example, if there are a predetermined period 3 and a predetermined period 4 before the operation of the stop switch is validated, the operation mode is notified by the navigation image 3 in the predetermined period 3 (an image of “right middle left” is displayed) The operation mode may be notified by the navigation image 4 during the predetermined period 4 (a “right” image is displayed).

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 validates the operation of the stop switch based on whether or not the valid state specifying command transmitted from the main control unit 41 is received when the origin passing process is completed. It was to judge whether it was done or not. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the sub control unit 91 may determine whether or not the operation of the stop switch has been validated based on whether or not a reel rotation start command transmitted from the main control unit 41 has been received.

  For example, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command, a predetermined time at which the stop switch is activated at a timing when a predetermined period (4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reception of the reel rotation start command of the previous game is received. It may be determined as timing.

  Furthermore, the timing at which the operation of the stop switch is validated may be a timing at which the operation of the stop switch itself becomes a possible state from an impossible state. The timing at which the operation of the stop switch is validated is the timing at which the operation of the stop switch itself is always possible, but the input signal based on the operation is changed from a state that cannot be detected by the main control unit 41 to a possible state. May be. The timing at which the operation of the stop switch is validated is a timing at which an input signal based on the operation of the stop switch can always be detected by the main control unit 41, but the processing by the detection becomes a possible state. There may be.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may determine that the operation of the stop switch has been validated when the player is notified by the stop valid LED that the stop operation is valid. According to this, since the execution of the first navigation effect can be ended when the player recognizes that the operation of the stop switch is effective, the timing at which the player actually operates the stop switch and the navigation The production switching timing can be matched.

  In the present embodiment, the first navigation effect and the second navigation effect are provided for the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure (the operation procedure of FIGS. 13 and 14), but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, a navigation effect that informs that a winning combination such as weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries, weak watermelons, and strong watermelons that cannot generate a prize if the operation timing does not match is won. A 1 navigation effect and a 2nd navigation effect may be provided.

  For example, in a game won by a strong watermelon, before the operation of the stop switch is validated, a navigation image (“watermelon may be won”) by the first navigation effect is displayed in an area overlapping the invalid line, A navigation image (watermelon pattern) resulting from two navigation effects may be displayed in an area other than the transmission area 51b. Further, before the operation of the stop switch is validated, the display of the navigation image by the first navigation effect is ended, whereas the navigation image (watermelon pattern) by the second navigation effect is continuously displayed. It may be a thing. Note that the first navigation effect in the game won by strong watermelon is not limited to the navigation image (“watermelon may be won”), but is irradiated with green light that reminds the winner of watermelon from the back of the reel using the reel LED 55. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation may be suggested by a navigation effect. For example, the sub control unit 91 may suggest the degree of expectation in the small navigation image. Specifically, the expectation degree of the small navigation image 501 including the pressing order images 501L, 501C, and 501R of the small square frames shown in FIG. 32A is “normal”, and the small triangular frame shown in FIG. Expectation of the small navigation image 503 including the pressing order images 503L, 503C, and 503R is set to “Large”, and the expectation of the small navigation image 505 including the pressing order images 505L, 505C, and 505R with small circles illustrated in FIG. After setting the degree to “maximum”, the sub-control unit 91 may select and display the small navigation images 501, 503, and 505 corresponding to the expected degree of the lottery result of the navigation stock lottery or the internal lottery. .

  In this way, since the expectation can be suggested in the small navigation image in the second navigation effect until the operation of the stop switch is validated, the period until the operation of the stop switch becomes valid It can be used effectively. Furthermore, since the player becomes interested in what kind of pressing order image indicates the expected level in the small navigation image, the interest of the game is improved.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 may suggest the degree of expectation in the large navigation image similarly to the small navigation image. For example, the expectation level of the large navigation image 502 including the large square frame pressing order images 502L, 502C, and 502R shown in FIG. 32B is “normal”, and the large triangular frame pressing order image shown in FIG. The expectation degree of the large navigation image 504 including 504L, 504C, and 504R is “large”, and the expectation degree of the small navigation image 506 including the large round frame pressing order images 506L, 506C, and 506R shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 may select and display the large navigation images 502, 504, and 506 corresponding to the expected degree of the lottery result of the navigation stock lottery or the internal lottery.

  In this way, the expectation can be suggested in the large navigation image in the second navigation effect until the operation of the stop switch is validated. Furthermore, since the player becomes interested in what kind of pressing order image indicates the expectation level in the large navigation image, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 suggests the expectation level in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation level of the large navigation image corresponds to the expectation level of the small navigation image. For example, after the small navigation image 503 having the expectation level “large” shown in FIG. 32C is displayed, the large navigation image 504 having the expectation degree “large” shown in FIG. ), After the small navigation image 505 having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. 32 is displayed, the large navigation image 506 having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. 32F is displayed. The expectation may not be changed even if it is changed.

  For example, after displaying the small navigation image 501 with the expectation level “normal” shown in FIG. 32A, not only the large navigation image 502 with the expectation level “normal” shown in FIG. The large navigation image 504 with the expected degree of “Large”, the large navigation image 506 with the expected degree of “Maximum” shown in FIG. 32F, or the expectation degree shown in FIG. After the small navigation image 503 is displayed, not only the large navigation image 504 whose expectation degree is “large” shown in FIG. 32D but also the large navigation image 506 whose expectation degree is “maximum” shown in FIG. May be. Thus, when the expectation level is suggested in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation level of the large navigation image is greater than or equal to the expectation level of the small navigation image.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 may change the small navigation images 501, 503, and 505 in stages or continuously until the operation of the stop switch is validated to indicate the expectation. Also good. For example, when it is determined that the navigation stock lottery is won and the navigation stock is given, the small navigation image 501 with the expectation “normal” until the stop switch operation is validated, and the expectation “ The small navigation image 503 of “large” and the small navigation image 505 having the expectation level of “maximum” may be changed in stages.

  When a navigation effect is executed in a game that is selected as a target role for navigation, the effect is executed in an area that overlaps the area through which the disabled line is set to the third group with a predetermined probability (excluding the probability of 0%) and the invalid line passes. On the other hand, when a winning combination is selected, the production prohibited area is set to the third group with a probability lower than the predetermined probability (excluding the probability of 0%) and overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. An effect may be executed in the area. In other words, in a game in which a navigation target role is won and a navigation effect is executed, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with a higher probability than when the winning role is not won or missed. It may be executed. According to this, the player is less likely to be forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is lowered due to the advantageous effect in a game where the stop switch needs to be operated with attention to the operation timing. The performance can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied when deriving.

[Comments that can be awarded regardless of the mode of operation]
In the present embodiment, a winning can occur regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the stop switch, and at the time of winning, as an example of a role (winning result) that is notified to the player, The bell (middle bell + lower right bell) that is not used is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, it may be unhelpful to miss other than the bell.
Regardless of the mode of operation of the stop switch, it is not limited to a small role, and may be a re-gamer who wins a replay in which the number of bets is automatically set uniformly in the next game.

  The winning combination may be any combination that can generate a prize regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch, and the type of the generated prize may be the same or different depending on the operation mode.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when a bell that has not been missed is selected, the right-down bell is won and eight medals are paid out regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the stop switch. Yes, in any operation mode, the same value is given to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, using a navigation target combination such as a push order bell that does not miss a winning prize, when operated in the first operation procedure, a small role with eight medal payouts is won and operated in the second operation procedure. A small role with one medal payout may be awarded.

  Alternatively, using a navigation target combination such as a push order lip without missing a prize, a promotion lip is awarded when operated in the first operation procedure, and a fall lip is awarded when operated in the second operation procedure. It may be a thing.

  In this way, a winning can be generated regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch, but it may be a role that varies the degree of advantage according to the operation procedure. It should be noted that the advantage is not limited to one that varies depending on the operation procedure, but may be one that varies depending on the operation timing. For example, even when operated with the same operation procedure, a lot of medals are paid out when operated at the first operation timing, whereas when operated at the second operation timing, compared to when operated at the first operation timing. However, it may be paid out with a small number of medals. Alternatively, even when operated in the same operation procedure, when operated at the first operation timing, an AT lottery with a navigation stock with a sub-side effect state of AT is executed, and when operated at two operation timings The AT lottery may not be executed.

[About the roles that can receive a prize when operated in a specific procedure that stops the variable display of reels in the order corresponding to the display results]
In this embodiment, a winning can be generated when operated in a specific procedure for stopping the variable display of reels in an order corresponding to the display result, and an example of a role in which the specific procedure is notified to the player at the time of winning As an example, the push order bell which is a navigation target combination is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, it may be a navigation target combination that can generate a prize on the condition that it is operated in a specific procedure other than the push order bell.

  Any combination that can generate a winning when the stop switch is operated in a specific procedure may be used, and the type of winning that is generated may be the same or different depending on the operation timing.

  For example, in this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch, if the operation procedure corresponding to the type of the push order bell is operated, the right falling bell or the middle bell is won. Thus, 8 medals are paid out, and the same value is given to the player at any operation timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of advantage may be varied according to the operation timing.

  For example, even when operated by the same specific procedure, a lot of medals are paid out when operated at the first operation timing, whereas when operated at the second operation timing, compared to when operated at the first operation timing. However, it may be paid out with a small number of medals. Alternatively, even when operated in the same specific procedure, when operated at the first operation timing, an AT lottery with a navigation stock with the sub-side effect state set to AT is executed, and when operated at two operation timings The AT lottery may not be executed.

[Regarding the announcement of unsuccessful unapproved election]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the unmissable winning combination notification effect is executed at the start of a game in which the operation of the stop switch has not yet been validated, but is not limited thereto. For example, the losing unemployment winning notification effect may be executed before a display result from which it is possible to determine whether or not a winning is possible is derived (before the second stop or before the third stop). Even in this case, the display of the effect image in the area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes is prohibited before the losing unemployment winning notification effect is executed, and the invalid line is not displayed after the losing unselected winning notification effect is executed. Control is performed to permit display of the effect image in an area overlapping with the passing area.

  In the present embodiment, the missed unemployment winning notification effect is executed in the non-transparent area of the display area 51a, but is not limited to this, and is executed in an area overlapping with the area through which the invalid line passes. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the effect of notifying the player that the player has won the bell that is clearly unmissed by unsuccessful unsuccessful winning notification effect is not limited to this. It may be an effect that suggests that it has been won unnecessarily. For example, when a bell is won, a yellow character may be displayed to indicate to the player that the player has won the game without being missed.

  In this embodiment, the winning announcement lottery is executed on the condition that it has been won by the winning notification lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When it is done, it may be necessary to carry out the missed winning announcement effect.

  In the present embodiment, when an unmissed and unsuccessful winning notification effect is executed in a game that has been unsuccessfully won, a region where the prohibited region is set to the third group with a probability of 100% and overlaps with the region through which the invalid line passes In the case where the production is executed at the time, but when the winning role is won without winning the missing role, the production prohibited area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100%, and the area where the invalid line passes is overlapped The production was not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not only when the winning combination is won but also when the navigation target combination is won, the production prohibited area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100%, and the production is not executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. It may be a thing. In other words, only in the case of a game that has been selected to be missed and to be played unsuccessfully, an effect that is not to be missed and to be played is performed with a 100% probability that the production prohibited area is set to the third group and the production is performed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. When the other combination is won, the production prohibited area may be set to two groups with a probability of 100%, and the production may not be executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes.

  In addition, when an unsuccessful and unsuccessful winning notification effect is executed in a game that has been selected to be unspotted, the effect prohibited region is set to the third group with a predetermined probability (excluding 0%) and overlaps with the region through which the invalid line passes. Where the production is performed in the area, when the winning combination or the navigation target combination is won, the production prohibited area is set to the third group and is invalid with a probability lower than the predetermined probability (probability excluding 0%). The effect may be executed in an area that overlaps the area through which the line passes. In other words, in a game in which the player has been selected to win the role and has received the role-free notification effect, the prohibited play area is set to the third group with a higher probability than when the winning role or the target role for navigation is won. Thus, an advantageous effect may be executed. According to this, a player is forced to derive a display result in a state where visibility is lowered due to an advantageous effect in a game in which it is necessary to operate a stop switch while paying attention to an operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing). Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect without causing the player to feel dissatisfied when the display result is derived.

[Advantageous production]
In the present embodiment, it is suggested that there is an acquisition of navigation stock by advantageous production. In other words, in this embodiment, an advantageous effect is executed as an effect related to the granting of the right to control the AT, which is an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an effect suggesting that the current state is advantageous, or an effect suggesting that the future state is scheduled to be advantageous.

  An indication that the main side state is advantageous (for example, a state in which the internal lottery probability is improved), or a sub side state is advantageous (for example, addition of AT or Navistock). A state in which the probability is improved) may be suggested.

  Points that indicate a set value by an advantageous presentation, or that are in an advantageous state (such as a premier presentation) when a predetermined point is accumulated in a service using a mobile terminal, etc. It may be suggested that the provision probability of is improved.

  In the present embodiment, an advantageous effect is executed in a region that overlaps with a region through which an invalid line passes, so that a symbol changing on the invalid line becomes completely invisible. However, it is not limited to those that are completely invisible due to the advantageous effects, but can be visually recognized a little, but it is an effect that reduces the visibility to the extent that it becomes difficult when the player stops the reel by pushing Also good.

[About the winning line]
In this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the winning line LN set to determine whether or not the winning symbol combination and the symbol constituting the winning line are aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid line set separately from the line LN is configured to be set uniformly regardless of the gaming state, the set number of bets, the lottery result, etc., but the winning line LN and the invalid line are the gaming state, set It may be configured to change according to the number of bets placed, the result of lottery, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the area on the reel through which the winning line LN 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 structure 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 line and the invalid line pass.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33A, 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. 33 (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. Or may be set. In the example shown in FIG. 33 (a), the lower left substantially triangular area composed 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 on the winning line. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 33 (b), it is possible to display an image on a wide area using the upper right, substantially triangular area consisting of the middle stage and the upper stage of the middle reel. In the example shown in FIG. An image can be displayed in a continuous wide area including the middle and lower stages of the left reel, the middle and lower stages of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel without impeding visibility.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (c), the 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 the lower stage of each reel is set as shown in FIG. 33 (d). The passing line may be set as a winning line, and the other lines may be set as invalid lines. In the example shown in FIG. 33 (c), an image is displayed in a continuous wide 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. 33 (d), an image is displayed in a continuous wide 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.

  Even in these configurations, the index symbol stops in the area where the invalid lines of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, the index symbol combination in which the combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. When it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols will be aligned with the invalid line when some reels are stopped by executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning In the transparent area 51b of the vessel 51, the visibility of the area where the index symbol is stopped is not lowered by not displaying an image in the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect is overlapped. Thus, it is possible to prevent the hindering of stopping the combination of symbols serving as indexes of the index symbol combination.

  Similarly, the index symbol stops in the area where the invalid line of some reels passes, and before the other reels stop, the index symbol combination in which the combination of symbols serving as the index is won by the index symbol is won. When it is suggested that the general symbol winning suggestion that suggests the possibility of being present is likely to have the indicator symbol combination on the invalid line when some reels stop, the liquid crystal display 51 In the transparent area 51b, among the areas through which invalid lines of other reels pass, an index is displayed by not displaying an image in an area that overlaps with the area through which the same invalid line as the index pattern suggested by the general role winning suggestion effect of the stopped reel is passed. The visibility of the area where the symbol may stop is not reduced, and it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination from being hindered.

[Indicator design]
In this embodiment, as the index symbol role, there are a plurality of types of roles consisting of right-down bell, upper bell 1-8, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, bell replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay 2, and special replay. Although applied, one type of combination may be applied as the index symbol combination.

  In the present 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 (for example, “bell-bell- Bell "," watermelon-watermelon-watermelon "). For this reason, it is suggested that the same index symbols are arranged in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 that the combination of predetermined symbols determined as combinations in the winning line LN is aligned and the index symbol combination is won. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won a prize by combining the combinations of symbols serving as indices with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  In the present 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"). Therefore, the combination of the predetermined symbols determined as the winning combination in the winning line LN and the winning of the indicator symbol combination, the same indicator symbols or similar indicator symbols are aligned in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Is suggested. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won a prize by combining the combinations of symbols serving as indices with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  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., with the same shape but different orientations, on the other hand, with a pattern with protrusions or recesses formed on part of the outer shape, and with protrusions or recesses formed on part of the outer shape Designs with different positions, numbers, sizes, etc. Motif fine identification information pattern is the same the shape different (e.g., such as when cut by a common three-dimensional object with different cut surface), etc. is applicable.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that become an index aligned with any one 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 the same index symbol Or, it is a configuration that includes both combinations composed of index symbols similar to each other, but a combination composed entirely of the same index symbols and all composed of the same index symbols or similar index symbols Even if the composition 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. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that become an index aligned with any one 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 the same index symbol Or a combination composed of index symbols similar to each other, so that a combination composed entirely of the same index symbols and a combination composed entirely of the same index symbols or similar index symbols By including it, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won because the combination of symbols serving as the index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. However, for example, it is not a combination that is composed entirely of the same index symbol, and is not a combination that is composed entirely of the same index symbol or index symbols that are similar to each other. Sometimes a combination of symbols, which is an index aligned with one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, is combined with a symbol arranged on one of the invalid lines to form an integrated symbol (for example, three symbols are arranged on the invalid line LM1). A combination of symbols reminiscent of one idea (for example, a combination of “Large”, “This”, “Ri” on one of the invalid lines) When an idea such as a jackpot is recalled, a combination of “pine”, “bamboo”, and “plum” is arranged in any invalid line, and an idea such as Shochiku plum is recalled. ) May be configured to include a. Even when such a combination is included, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won a prize by combining the combinations of symbols serving as indices with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that become an index aligned with any one 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 the same index symbol Or, in addition to combinations composed of similar index symbols, not all combinations composed of the same index symbols, and combinations composed entirely of the same index symbols or similar index symbols. This is a configuration including no combination. However, a combination of symbols that become an index that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination is a combination that is composed entirely of the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols or indicators that are similar to each other A configuration that includes either a combination of symbols, not a combination of all index symbols, and a combination that is not all of the same index symbols or combinations of index symbols similar to each other If it is.

  In the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols serving as an index that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the index symbol combination is won, the specific combination that is awarded when the combination of the symbols is aligned with the winning line LN (for example, the invalid combination LM3 when winning) A right-down watermelon with “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon”, an upper line watermelon with “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” in the invalid line LM1 at the time of winning, In the game where the specific combination wins, the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is an invalid line LM1. Because it includes a role that gives the same value as the value (number of medals, replays, etc.) given in a game in which an index symbol role that matches any of LM4 is won, the index symbol role is entered Or was the, what specific 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 an index symbol combination in which a combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 in the game in which the specific combination is won. If it is a configuration that includes a specific role to which value is given, it is possible to play a game without being aware of whether the index symbol role has won or the specific role has won. A specific combination that is given the same value as the value that is given in a game in which an index symbol combination in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, and a game in which the specific combination has won In the game where the index symbol combination in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is awarded. And the specific role of different value is granted, even though the configuration is equipped with both, whether the index symbol combination is won, whether a particular combination was won, it is possible to perform a game without being conscious of the.

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

  In the present embodiment, the index symbol constituting the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination that is a combination of symbols as an index is won by the symbol, the invalid lines LM1 to LM1- When it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbol combination is aligned with any of the LM4s, an image is displayed in an area overlapping the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect is stopped in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51. Is not displayed, but an image can be displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect does not stop. Without visibility of the indicator symbols suggested stops region is reduced by 唆演 unloading, and images can be displayed in the wider area.

  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 index combination is configured by the index symbol. There is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some of the reels are stopped by executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol combination has been won. Among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 when suggested, the same invalid lines as the index symbol suggested by the general reel selection suggestion effect of the stopped reels An image is not displayed in the area that overlaps the area that passes through, but an 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. Without visibility of the area indicator symbol it was suggested might be stopped is reduced by even general officers elected suggested directing a situation, and an image can be displayed over a wider area.

[Regarding general director selection suggestion]
In this embodiment, when winning a navigation target role such as a missing role or push order bell, a general role selection suggestion effect is not executed, but not limited to this, such as a missing role or push order bell Even when the navigation target combination is won, the general combination winning suggestion effect may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, as a suggestion effect that suggests that a combination of symbols serving as an index may be aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, an index symbol combination is generally included according to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If a general role winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that a combination has been won is applied, but an indication suggests that there is a possibility that at least the combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 A configuration that suggests the possibility that a combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 due to an effect (output of sound, LED lighting mode, etc.) using an effect device other than the liquid crystal display 51. Or, it is possible to suggest that a combination of symbols as an index may be aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by the effect using the variation mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Even if an effect is applied that suggests that the combination of symbols as an index may be aligned with any 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. Good.

  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 index combination is configured by the index symbol. There is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some of the reels are stopped by executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol combination has been won. When it is suggested, there is a possibility that the index design suggested by the general role suggestion effect stops in the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, and the index design suggested by the general role suggestion effect may stop. The image is not displayed on both sides of the area, the index design suggested by the general role suggestion effect stops, the indicator design suggested by the general role suggestion effect stops The visibility of not only one of the possible areas but also the other area will not be reduced, and this will hinder the stop of the combination of symbols that serve as indicators for the index symbol combination. Can be more effectively prevented.

  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, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbol. By executing the general role winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination is winning, it is possible to align the index symbol combinations on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the index design suggested by the general role suggestion effect is stopped, and the index design suggested by the general role selection suggestion may be stopped. Although the image is not displayed in both of the certain areas, the indicator pattern suggested by the general role selection effect in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is stopped, the general role Even if it is configured not to display an image only in one of the areas where the index design suggested by the suggestion effect 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. 34, 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. 34 (a), the right reel upper stage in FIG. 34 (b), the right side in FIG. 34 (c) Lee By enabling the display of the image 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.

  As shown in FIG. 35, 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 index symbol constitutes a combination of symbols serving as indexes. 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, an image is not displayed in an area where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggesting effect may stop (generally prohibited area C). About the area where the index symbol suggested by the role selection suggesting effect has stopped (upper left reel in FIG. 35 (a), upper left reel in FIG. 35 (b), upper middle reel, upper left reel in FIG. 35 (c)) Is a picture By making display possible, the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop will not be reduced, and it will be a hindrance when stopping the combination of symbols that are indicators for the index symbol combination In addition to this, it is possible to display an image in a wider area by using the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the stopped reels pass.

  In the present embodiment, 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 possibility that the index symbol combination is won When the effect pattern of the suggested general role selection suggestion effect is selected, when the index symbol stops in the region through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, the region overlapping the region where the index symbol is stopped, By performing an effect by an effect image in which an image is not displayed in an area that overlaps an area that passes the same invalid line as the index pattern of the stopped reel among areas that the other invalid reels LM1 to LM4 pass, Because the index design suggested by the role selection suggestion effect is not displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the index design stops or the area where the index design may stop Be configured not to display the image on effect prohibited area, there is no such thing as a part of the image may lack.

  In addition to using a common effect image, the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect overlaps the region where the indicator symbol stops, and the region where the indicator symbol may stop may overlap the image 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, the capacity of the effect image can be suppressed because each effect image is not required depending on the situation such as the stop position of the reel.

  In the present 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 the right When stop operations are performed in the order of stop in which the reels are in the first stop, the stop operation in which the left reel is in the first stop is controlled by controlling the penalty period for a certain period (10 games in this embodiment). Prompt the person. 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.

[Director]
In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as the effect means for performing the effect of changing the visual appearance of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R viewed from the perspective window 3. 51, but it is only necessary to be an effect unit that produces an effect of changing the visual appearance of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are visually recognized from the perspective window 3, and like the liquid crystal display 51, the reels 2L, 2C, and The images of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are visually recognized from the see-through window 3 can be displayed by displaying an image in a display area arranged on the front side of the 2R or moving a movable object to the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Representation means for performing an effect of changing the viewing mode, reels 2L, 2C viewed from the perspective window 3 by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 that irradiates light from the back of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The representation section that carries out an effect of changing the visible aspect of the 2R may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is arranged at the position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the display window 51 of the display area 51a The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the corresponding transparent area 51b and the transparent 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. About a non-transmission area | region, the back side cannot be seen through.

  In the present embodiment, separate images can be displayed in the transmissive region and the non-transmissive region, and an integral image that spans the transmissive region and the non-transmissive region can be displayed. As shown in FIG. 5, 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-transparent area for the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b among the images displayed on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92. Control is performed so that the image to be displayed is highlighted. 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.

  Thus, for example, when one image is displayed across the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region, a portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b in the image displayed on the display region 51a is changed from a 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. It is prevented that the visibility is lowered by being supplemented, and a portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b and a portion corresponding to the non-transmissive region in the image to be displayed on the display region 51a. There is 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 not emphasized and displayed than the image displayed in the non-transmissive area. In this case, 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, and the appearance of the image is different. Visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is reduced by supplementing the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b by displaying the image displayed on the 51b more emphasized than the image displayed on the non-transmissive region. Thus, the difference in the appearance between the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b and the image displayed in the non-transmissive area can be alleviated, and the images can be displayed so that there is no difference in the appearance between the two images.

  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 higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area, and is displayed on the display area 51a. By performing control to set the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b of the image 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 set. However, the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transparent area among the images displayed in the display area 51a corresponds to the transparent area 51b. The brightness of the image to be displayed is set lower than that of the image to be displayed, and the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transparent area among the images displayed in the display area 51a Configuration in which an image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b is displayed with higher emphasis than an image corresponding to the non-transparent region among the images to be displayed in the display region 51a. However, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b from being lowered as compared with the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive 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 on the display area 51a. In the image, 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 visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b is set. Can be effectively prevented from being reduced compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area, but even if only one of the settings is made, the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b It can prevent that visibility falls compared with the visibility of the image displayed on the non-transmissive area | region.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 causes the display control circuit 92 to display an image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b among images displayed on the display region 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 from an image corresponding to the non-transmissive region. However, the display region 51a 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, for example. The image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b among the images to be displayed on the screen may be displayed with more emphasis than the image corresponding to the non-transmissive region. Even in such a configuration, the image displayed on the transmissive region 51b is displayed. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the image to be deteriorated 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 arranged 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 the light emitting element, and that the incident light is refracted by the edge formed on the light guide plate when light enters the light guide plate having transparency The display device that displays the image may be applied, and even when these display devices are applied, the image corresponding to the transparent region among the images displayed in the display region is more than the image corresponding to the non-transparent region. By adopting a configuration in which the image is displayed with emphasis, 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 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 in the light source, and incident light is refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate when light enters the light guide plate having transparency. You may apply the display apparatus which displays an image using.

  In the present embodiment, the transmission area 51b is formed only in the area corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display area 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 near side of 2L, 2C, and 2R may be formed of a transmissive area.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

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In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, bets are set using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine or a complete credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set 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 game 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.

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  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 unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
A pre-determining means for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived from a plurality of types of display results including the specific display result before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing an suggestion effect suggesting that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the prior determination means,
The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect that prevents visual recognition of the variable display unit, and a second suggestion effect that does not interfere with visual recognition of the variable display unit,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
Before the operation of the derivation operation means is validated, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed,
The slot machine is capable of executing the second suggestion effect while the first suggestion effect is not executed after the operation of the derivation operation means is validated.

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