JP2016195672A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of preventing misunderstanding of a game result.SOLUTION: In a slot machine having a winning line and an invalid line, at the lower-right watermelon winning time in which winning is generated when bell-watermelon-black 7/white 7 is stopped on the winning line, either can be executed, between a notice performance for displaying a character image of a watermelon which is an index symbol and a notice performance for displaying a character image of a bell which is a specific winning drawing pattern for suggesting that a ratio determined at the AT winning time is higher than the index symbol.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display section having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. Each reel has a start lever. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, 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. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  As such a slot machine, there is one that performs an effect corresponding to the winning winning combination, and further, an effect corresponding to a winning combination that is not won at the time of winning the special role (inconsistent effect) Therefore, there is a case where a special role winning is notified by causing a contradiction (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-167993 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the symbols that are stopped at the winning line or the invalid line are not taken into consideration when executing the contradiction effect. For this reason, for example, when the contradiction effect is executed, the symbols constituting the winning combination suggested by the contradiction effect may stop on the invalid line. As a result, there is a possibility that the player may misidentify the symbols that are stopped only on the invalid line as if they were the result of the game.

  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 prevents a game result from being misidentified.

(1) Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable
After displaying the variable display section in a variable manner, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display section, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections (for example, In slot machine 1)
A pre-determining means (for example, S2 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning (for example, right-down watermelon);
Derivation control means (for example, S3 in FIG. 18) for performing control for deriving the display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
A winning determination means (for example, S4 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result is derived;
Production control means (for example, processing by the sub-control unit 91) for performing production control for controlling production,
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, the transmission area 51b), the determination area corresponding to the winning determination position (for example, the position on the winning line LN) where the winning determination is performed and the winning determination position Non-determination areas corresponding to no non-winning determination positions (for example, positions on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and not overlapping with the winning line LN) are determined,
The winning determination means includes a specific combination in which the combination of identification information at the winning determination position includes predetermined identification information (for example, watermelon) and specific identification information (for example, bell) among the identification information included in the derived display result. (For example, bell, watermelon, black 7 / white 7), it is determined that the specific winning has occurred (for example, see FIG. 8),
The production control means suggests that when the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, the first production (notification production notified by the index symbol) and the player have higher advantage than the first production. 2 productions (notification productions with specific winning designs) can be executed,
The first effect is an effect suggesting a color corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect that suggests a color corresponding to the specific identification information (see the [About Suggestion Mode] column of the modification).

  According to such a configuration, not only the first effect but also the second effect that suggests that the player has a high advantage can be executed, and the suggested color is a specific combination regardless of which is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the identification information displayed only at the non-winning determination position from being suggested. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to misidentify the identification information that is not at the winning determination position in the display result as a result of the game.

  The determination area is an area corresponding to a winning determination line straddling the plurality of variable display portions (for example, an area overlapping the winning line LN), and the non-determining area is a line different from the winning determination line. It is a corresponding area and is an area other than the determination area (for example, an area located in the upper stage or the lower stage and does not include the middle position of the reel 2C).

(2) A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After displaying the variable display section in a variable manner, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display section, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections (for example, In slot machine 1)
A pre-determining means (for example, S2 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning (for example, right-down watermelon);
Derivation control means (for example, S3 in FIG. 18) for performing control for deriving the display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
A winning determination means (for example, S4 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result is derived;
Production control means (for example, processing by the sub-control unit 91) for performing production control for controlling production,
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, the transmission area 51b), the determination area corresponding to the winning determination position (for example, the position on the winning line LN) where the winning determination is performed and the winning determination position Non-determination areas corresponding to no non-winning determination positions (for example, positions on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and not overlapping with the winning line LN) are determined,
The winning determination means includes a specific combination in which the combination of identification information at the winning determination position includes predetermined identification information (for example, watermelon) and specific identification information (for example, bell) among the identification information included in the derived display result. (For example, bell, watermelon, black 7 / white 7), it is determined that the specific winning has occurred (for example, see FIG. 8),
The production control means suggests that when the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, the first production (notification production notified by the index symbol) and the player have higher advantage than the first production. 2 productions (notification productions with specific winning designs) can be executed,
The first effect is an effect suggesting a character corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect suggesting a character corresponding to the specific identification information (see FIGS. 32 to 39).

  According to such a configuration, not only the first effect but also the second effect that suggests that the player has a high advantage can be executed, and the suggested character is a specific combination when any of them is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the identification information displayed only at the non-winning determination position from being suggested. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to misidentify the identification information that is not at the winning determination position in the display result as a result of the game.

  The determination area is an area corresponding to a winning determination line straddling the plurality of variable display portions (for example, an area overlapping the winning line LN), and the non-determining area is a line different from the winning determination line. It is a corresponding area and is an area other than the determination area (for example, an area located in the upper stage or the lower stage and does not include the middle position of the reel 2C).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the combination of identification information at the winning determination position is the specific combination, the derivation control means is configured to select a predetermined combination (for example, a watermelon / watermelon) that includes only the predetermined identification information. A display result of “watermelon” can be derived (see, for example, FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to impress that the combination that generates the specific prize is a predetermined combination consisting only of the predetermined identification information, and as a result, the unexpectedness when the second effect is executed is improved. be able to.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The effect control means executes the first effect and the second effect by controlling an image display device that displays an image (see, for example, FIGS. 32 to 39).

  According to such a configuration, since the first effect and the second effect can be executed on the image display device that the player pays attention to, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to be mistaken more reliably.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
The first effect is an effect using a color having the highest occupation ratio among the colors included in the predetermined identification information,
The second effect is an effect using a color having the highest occupation ratio among the colors included in the specific identification information.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect using a color that gives an impression that it is a combination that generates a specific prize, and it is possible to easily understand the suggested content.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
The effect control means performs specific effect control so as not to misidentify the identification information that is not in the winning determination position of the derived display result as a result of the game in which the winning determination is performed (for example, see FIGS. 31 to 39). ).

  According to such a configuration, by performing the specific effect control, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to misidentify the identification information that is not in the winning determination position among the display results as a result of the game.

  The specific effect control may be control performed when the display result is derived or control performed before the display result is derived. Further, in the slot machine that executes a predetermined effect when no misperception occurs, the specific effect control is a predetermined effect if the identification information that is not in the winning determination position is a control for preventing the misidentification as a result of the game in which the winning determination is performed. Any control may be used, such as a control that does not execute an effect, or a control that executes an effect that is different from a predetermined effect and that can eliminate misperception.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows a shop side setting switch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of the structure of a door sensor. It is a timing chart regarding the door opening error state with respect to the opening / closing state of a front door, and a door opening alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing in which insertion of a medal or settlement is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the door opening error cancellation | release process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side payout rate confirmation process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side payout rate setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side production | presentation setting process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume and a light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a shop side setting switch, a volume, and a light quantity. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the player side production | presentation setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the volume change operation process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the table for notification effect pattern lottery. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern A at the time of an index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern C at the time of an index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Y at the time of an index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Z at the time of an index symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern A at the time of specific winning symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern C at the time of specific winning symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Y at the time of specific winning symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Z at the time of specific winning symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the setting screen on the shop side in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a figure which shows the modification of a door sensor. It is a figure which shows the modification in the case of applying the detection means similar to a door sensor for the attachment / detachment detection of a substrate case.

  An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. Yes. The front door 1b can open and close the opened front side of the housing 1a by rotating with respect to the housing 1a.

  Specifically, the front door 1b can close the opening of the housing 1a. When the front door 1b closes the opening of the housing 1a (the front door 1b is closed), the front door 1b is closed. The locking piece (not shown) on the 1b side is locked to the locking portion (not shown) on the housing 1a side, and the closed state of the front door 1b is maintained. The locking piece is connected to the cylinder lock, and the front door 1b is opened by releasing the locking between the locking piece and the locking portion by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle Reels, also called right reels) are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from the transparent window 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, for example, “black 7 (for example, symbol of area number 18 of reel 2L)”, “net 7 (for example, area number of reel 2L) is provided on each outer periphery of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. 5 ”),“ White 7 (for example, design of area number 4 on reel 2L) ”,“ Black BAR (for example, design of area number 11 on reel 2L) ”,“ White BAR (for example, area of reel 2L) No. 15 symbol) ”,“ Replay (for example, reel 2L region number 19 symbol) ”,“ Watermelon (for example reel 2L region number 14 symbol) ”,“ Cherry (for example reel 2L region number 10) ) "," Bell (for example, design of area number 20 on reel 2L) ", and" Plum (for example, design of area number 7 on reel 2L) ". Depicted by 21 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. 5), 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 continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  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 player can visually recognize each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the transparent area 51b and the transparent window 3 corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). One bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number for one medal using the, and the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range using the credit The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the bet number (in the present embodiment, 2 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3 in the normal game state), and medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used for setting the game (return medals used for setting credits and bets) are returned, and the star that is operated when the game is started. A switch 7, the reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, and a 8R are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface, that is, the same surface of the operation panel constituting the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting an effect mode during the game. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, operation from the outside, such as being operated by the player who plays in the slot machine 1, is possible. The player can set the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the player side setting switch 70.

  The front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and an error such as the number of acquired medals in the BB and a foreign matter other than a regular medal inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. A game auxiliary display 12 is sometimes provided on which an error code indicating the contents is displayed.

  On the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set by 1 is lit, a 2BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set by 2 is lit, and that 3 bets are set. A 3BET LED 16 that informs by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 that informs by means of lighting that a medal can be inserted, a start valid LED 18 that informs that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a weight (Waiting to start reel rotation because a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) LED indicating that the game is in progress, and LED indicating that the replay game is in progress An LED 20 is provided during replay. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 for notifying by light that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R that notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are lighted, respectively. Is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of the bonus or at the end of the AT (Assist Time). A check switch 36a for selecting and enabling / disabling of an automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of player operations) at the end of the bonus. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selection is provided.

  The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in 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 condition that the number of AT games as the right of AT control is given. The AT is controlled until the number of assigned AT games is consumed. For this reason, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player because the number of AT games is controlled by the AT for a longer period.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a set value display 24 for displaying the set value at the time when the set value is being changed or the set value is being confirmed, and a flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are displayed. A flow path switching solenoid (not shown) for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a, and the medal insertion unit 4 And a medal selector 29 having an insertion medal sensor (disposed on the hopper tank 34a side with respect to the flow path switching solenoid 30) for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door sensor 60 (see FIG. 5).

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, an error state (for example, a door opening error state described later) and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) are released by a predetermined key operation. A reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation is provided. The reset switch 23 is covered with a cover 23a. The cover 23a covering the reset switch 23 cannot be touched unless the front door 1b is opened. Therefore, the store clerk cannot operate the reset switch 23 unless the front door 1b is opened and the cover 23a is opened to expose the reset switch 23 to the outside.

  Inside the front door 1b, a store side setting switch 80 is provided for performing a setting that is a reference for the production mode during the game. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store side setting switch 80 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the store side setting switch 80. That is, the store side setting switch 80 is an operating means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed. The store clerk can set the reference for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the store side setting switch 80.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the store side setting switch 80 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The store clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 81. For each of the channels “0” to “F”, the volume and the amount of light in the production are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is referred to as a first volume level, and the light intensity level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is also referred to as a first light intensity level. For example, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level is set to the minimum volume level and the first light level level is set to the minimum volume level. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level set to the maximum volume level and the first light level level set to the maximum volume level are set.

  Note that the steps for the volume and the amount of light set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 80 are referred to as the first volume step and the first light amount step, whereas the player-side setting switch 70 is operated. Therefore, the steps for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second volume step and a second light amount step.

  Inside the casing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 5) is provided. Inside the housing 1a, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medal payment for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out from the outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b is provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members that are separated from each other and are provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected. The full tank sensor 35a detects that the amount of stored medal stored inside when the conductive member is brought into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds the predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Detects that it is in a tan state.

  A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. The power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on (starting up), and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery or AT lottery, and is operated when the power is turned on / off. A power switch 39 is provided.

  The store clerk can operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the setting key switch 37. That is, the setting key switch 37 is an operating means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game starts. It becomes possible. When medals are inserted in excess of the maximum number among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to 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 the lines for which a winning decision is made, but when the combination of symbols for generating a prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM1 By aligning a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell, bell, bell) in any of the LM4s, it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is arranged on the winning line LN. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and 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.

  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 the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols for generating a small combination in the activated pay line LN is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols for generating a small combination in the activated winning line LN is stopped, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player (credit addition, When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101, and the game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90. Thus, an effect according to the gaming state is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  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 single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic The settlement switch 36b, the door sensor 60, and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch are connected via the power supply board 101. 38, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  Furthermore, a detection signal output when the cover 23 a covering the reset switch 23 is opened is also input to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 can recognize that the cover 23a has been opened by detecting this detection signal.

  On the game control board 40, the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, the payout indicator 13, the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, and the replaying are being performed. The LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected. At the same time, a hopper motor 34 b is connected via the power supply board 101, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer that includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d.

  The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40 Each part of the control circuit mounted on the is directly or indirectly controlled. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, a store side setting switch 80, a player side setting switch 70, and a door sensor 60, and detection signals from these switches are input.

  The door sensor 60 is also connected to the effect control board 90 with a signal line connected to the game control board 40 being branched, and a detection signal of the door sensor 60 is input to both the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. Is done.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  For example, when the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is switched to “0”, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the sound at the minimum volume in accordance with the first volume level of “0”. 54, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum light amount in accordance with the first light amount step of “0”.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93 that performs the sound output, sound output circuit 94 that performs sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54, and a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time When a reset circuit 95, a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected In addition, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and a door sensor Monitors the detection status of 0, front door 1b is a door monitor circuit 99a determines whether the opened state or closed state, the front door 1b open history can store door open history storing circuit 99b is mounted.

  The door monitoring circuit 99a is a circuit that monitors the opening of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the front door 1b is in an open state when the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in an ON state, while the front door 1b is in a closed state when the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in an OFF state. It is determined. In other words, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned on when the front door 1b is opened, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned off when the front door 1b is closed.

  In the present embodiment, when the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned on, the detection of opening of the front door 1b is effective. A state where the detection of opening of the front door 1b is valid is also referred to as a door open error state. The detection of opening of the front door 1b becomes invalid when the front door 1b is closed. Furthermore, the detection of opening of the front door 1b is invalidated by operating the reset switch 23 when the front door 1b is opened. The fact that the detection of opening of the front door 1b becomes invalid from valid is also referred to as cancellation of the door open error state.

  During the period when power is supplied to the slot machine 1, the door monitoring circuit 99a transmits a determination result to the sub control unit 91 in response to a request from the sub control unit 91, and determines the open state of the front door 1b. Each time the determination result and the determination time information (date information and time information) are transmitted as history data to the door opening history storage circuit 99b. Thereby, the history data is stored in the door opening history storage circuit 99b.

  On the other hand, the door monitoring circuit 99a operates with the power supplied from the backup power source during the period when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and opens the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. Each time monitoring is performed and the open state of the front door 1b is determined, history data is transmitted to the door opening history storage circuit 99b. Thereby, the history data is stored in the door opening history storage circuit 99b.

  In this way, the door monitoring circuit 99a can constantly monitor the open state of the front door 1b regardless of whether power is supplied to the slot machine 1 or not.

  The door opening history storage circuit 99b is a circuit that stores history data including the determination result and time information transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a, and stores history data for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). A storage area is provided. The door opening history storage circuit 99b stores the oldest history data among the predetermined number of stored history data so that the history data newly transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a is sequentially updated. For this reason, history data from the present time until a predetermined number of times is stored in the storage area. The door opening history storage circuit 99b can also be accessed from the sub-control unit 91, and the door opening history storage circuit 99b can transmit history data to the sub-control unit 91 in response to a request from the sub-control unit 91. .

  Backup power is supplied to the door monitoring circuit 99a, the door opening history storage circuit 99b, and the door sensor 60 in the event of a power failure. Thereby, even in a situation where power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the door sensor 60 can output an ON-OFF signal indicating the open / closed state of the front door 1b. The door monitoring circuit 99a determines the open state of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60, and transmits history data to the door opening history storage circuit 99b. The door opening history storage circuit 99b sequentially stores the history data transmitted from the door monitoring circuit 99a and keeps the stored history data within the capacity of the storage area.

  The sub control unit 91 includes a microcomputer that includes 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 interval.

  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.

[Door sensor structure]
Next, the structure of the door sensor 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 6, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the door sensor 60 is provided in the corner | angular part on the opposite side to a rotating shaft above the inner side of the front door 1b pivotally supported by the side end of the housing | casing 1a. A detection piece receiving member 61 with which the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 abuts is installed at a corner portion corresponding to the door sensor 60 on the opposite side of the rotation axis inside the housing 1a. In the following description, the surface side of the door sensor 60 that faces the detection piece receiving member 61 is referred to as the rear side of the door sensor 60, and the surface side facing the front side of the front door 1b is referred to as the front side of the door sensor 60.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the door sensor 60 includes a detection piece 60b that can be moved by an external force between an advancing position x on the rear side of the door sensor and a retracted position z on the front side of the door sensor. A detector 60a that can detect whether or not the piece 60b is at a detection position y between the advanced position x and the retracted position z, and an urging force that urges the detection piece 60b from the retracted position z to the advanced position x. And a spring 60c. The detector 60a includes a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit. The photosensor detects that the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y when light from the light projecting unit is blocked by the detection piece 60b and the light receiving unit does not receive light. It is.

  The detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are accommodated in a non-transparent case body 60d that covers the periphery so that the positional relationship is difficult to visually recognize from the outside, and through an insertion hole 60e provided in the case body 60d. Only the tip of the detection piece 60b is exposed to the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the detection piece 60 b is formed in a substantially L shape in a sectional view. One end side of the detection piece 60b is an advancing portion that advances to the outside of the sensor body when the detection piece 60b is at the advancement position x, and the other end side is a detector 60a when the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y. It is a detection part detected by.

  The detector 60a is disposed at the detection position y inside the sensor body, and outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y. The door sensor 60 is in an ON state when the detection piece 60b is not detected by the detector 60a, that is, when the front door 1b is open, and when the detection piece 60b is detected by the detector 60a, that is, the front door 1b. When the closed state is closed, an OFF state detection signal is output.

  The urging spring 60c urges the detection piece 60b from the retracted position z to the advance position x, and when the external force is not applied to the detection piece 60b, the detection piece 60b is positioned at the advance position x. On the other hand, when the external force is applied to the detection piece 60b, the urging spring 60c contracts, and the detection piece 60b can move to the retracted position z.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the detection piece receiving member 61 is formed in a concave shape with an opening facing the front door 1 b side in a cross-sectional view, and the casing 1 a so that the concave concave portion 61 a faces the door sensor 60. It is fixed to. The concave portion 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 can come into contact with the advance portion of the detection piece 60b, and the depth w of the concave portion 61a is substantially equal to the length from the advance position x to the detection position y of the detection piece 60b. Is formed. On the other hand, on the surface of the detection piece receiving member 61 that faces the door sensor 60, as shown in FIG. 6B, a contact portion 61c that contacts the door sensor 60 when the front door 1b is closed surrounds the recess 61a. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the front door 1b is opened, no external force is applied to the detection piece 60b, and the detection piece 60b is urged by the urging spring 60c and is located at the advanced position x. The detection piece 60b is not detected by the detector 60a. As shown in FIG. 7, at the timing t1 at this time, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and performs control to output a door opening signal from the external output board 1000. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 performs door opening notification. The door opening notification is performed by the sub-control unit 91 and is a notification that informs a store clerk that the front door 1b is open.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the front door 1b is closed, the door sensor 60 is moved together with the front door 1b in the direction of the housing 1a, so that the advancing portion of the detection piece 60b and the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 are located. By contact, the detection piece 60b receives an external force and moves from the advance position x to the retreat position z (retreat direction). When the front door 1b is moved and completely closed, the door sensor 60 and the contact portion 61c of the detection piece receiving member 61 are in contact with each other. Accordingly, the detection piece 60b moves from the advance position x to the detection position y by being moved in the retracting direction by the depth w of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61. As shown in FIG. 7, at the timing t3 at this time, the detector 60a detects the detection portion of the detection piece 60b, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned off. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and performs control to stop the output of the door opening signal. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 ends the door opening notification at timing t3 after the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is pushed by a finger or the like other than the detection piece receiving member 61 and moved in the retracting direction, the detection piece 60b corresponds to the magnitude of the external force. It moves beyond the detection position y to the retreat position z. In such a case, similarly to when the front door 1b is opened, the detection piece 60b is not detected by the detector 60a, and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is turned on. The main control unit 41 receives the detection signal of the door sensor 60 and performs control to output a door opening signal from the external output board 1000, and the sub-control unit 91 performs door opening notification.

  Thus, since the detection position y is set between the advance position x where the detection piece 60b is movable and the retracted position z, the detection piece 60b is pushed by a finger or the like other than the detection piece receiving member 61. When moving in the retreat direction, the detection piece 60b is less likely to be located at the detection position y. For this reason, the output signal of the door sensor 60 is likely to be in an OFF state as when the front door 1b is opened.

  The detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in an opaque case body 60d, and the positional relationship between the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a is difficult to visually recognize. For this reason, it is difficult to detect the closed state by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state.

  When the front door 1 b is closed, the detection piece 60 b comes into contact with the concave portion 61 a of the detection piece receiving member 61, and the contact portion 61 c surrounding the concave portion 61 a in the detection piece receiving member 61 comes into contact with the door sensor 60. For this reason, when the front door 1b is closed, the detection piece 60b is surrounded by the peripheral wall 61b of the detection piece receiving member 61, and the detection piece 60b cannot be accessed from the outside.

  In the slot machine 1, the front door 1b that closes the opening of the housing 1a is normally kept closed by the locking piece and the diameter stopping portion, and the locking piece is operated by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. It can be opened by releasing the locking of the locking portion.

  The front door 1b is provided with a door sensor 60 that detects the opening of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is opened, the fact that it is possible to specify that fact may indicate that some kind of fraud has been made. Can be found.

  In the conventional door sensor, since the closing of the front door 1b is detected in a state where the detection piece is pushed in, it is easy to push the detection piece and fix it with adhesive tape, regardless of the actual opening / closing state of the front door 1b. Therefore, the closed state of the front door 1b can always be detected. For this reason, it is possible to open the front door 1b without detecting the opening of the front door 1b by the door sensor 60, and it may not be possible to specify that fraud has been performed.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is in the advanced position x when the front door 1b is open, and the front door 1b is changed from the open state to the closed state. It is possible to move from the advance position x to the detection position y between the advance position x and the retreat position z, and the detector 60a detects whether or not the position of the detection piece 60b is the detection position y. Further, the main control unit 41 and the door monitoring circuit 99a determine that the front door 1b is closed when it is detected that the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y, and the detection piece 60b is at the detection position y. When it is detected that the front door 1b is not present, it is determined that the front door 1b is open. Accordingly, even when the detection piece 60b is pushed in by hand or the detection piece 60b is pushed in with a tape, it is difficult to set the detection piece 60b to the detection position y where the closed state of the front door 1b is determined. Although the front door 1b is in the open state, it is difficult to erroneously determine that the front door 1b is in the closed state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent fraud by erroneously determining that the front door 1b is in the closed state.

  In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a are housed in an opaque case body 60d, and the positional relationship between the detection piece 60b and the detector 60a is difficult to visually recognize. For this reason, it is difficult to detect the closed state by deliberately adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state, and the fraud caused by erroneously determining that the front door 1b is in the closed state is more effective. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b is provided on the front door 1b side where the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 can be moved with one end as an axis with respect to the housing 1a. For this reason, since it becomes possible to move to a position where the state of the detection piece 60b can be easily confirmed, it can be easily confirmed whether or not the detection piece 60b is improperly crafted.

  In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 moves to the detection position y by contacting the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed at a position facing the detection piece 60b when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, when the front door 1b changes from the open state to the closed state, the detection piece 60b moves to the detection position y by coming into contact with the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed at the opposite position. Thus, when the front door 1b is changed from the open state to the closed state, the detection piece 60b can be reliably moved to the detection position y, and the detection piece 60b can be moved in a stable state in the closed state of the front door 1b. It can be stopped at the detection position y.

  In the present embodiment, the door sensor 60 detects the opening of the front door 1b. For this reason, although the front door 1b is open, it is erroneously determined to be in the closed state, so that the front door 1b is opened and unauthorized parts are attached or the board is replaced. It is possible to prevent the possibility that it is impossible to identify the possibility of being cheated.

  In the present embodiment, even if power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, a backup power source is provided for enabling the door monitoring circuit 99a to determine whether or not the front door 1b is in an open state. Even during the period when the power supply to the machine 1 is stopped, it is possible to determine whether or not the front door 1b is in an open state, and the front door 1b is in an open state regardless of whether power is supplied to the slot machine 1 or not. That is, the possibility that some kind of fraud has been made can be identified.

  In this embodiment, since the history data determined by the door opening history storage circuit 99b to determine that the front door 1b is open is stored, the front door 1b has been opened in the past based on the history data. That is, it is possible to identify the possibility of some fraud.

[Door open error status]
Next, the door opening error state will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, at the timing t1 when the front door 1b is opened, the detection of the door sensor 60 is turned on. At this time, detection of opening of the front door 1b is enabled (door opening error state). The detection of opening of the front door 1b is invalidated by closing the front door 1b or operating the reset switch 23 (that is, the door opening error state is canceled). In the case of the example shown in FIG. 7, the reset switch 23 is turned ON at the timing t2, and the door opening error state is released.

  Furthermore, at the timing t <b> 2 when the door opening error state is released, a door opening error releasing command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 can recognize the cancellation of the door opening error state by receiving the door opening error cancellation command.

  In the present embodiment, two different notification modes such as a notification mode before error cancellation and a notification mode after error cancellation are prepared as notification modes of the door opening notification executed by the sub-control unit 91. The notification mode before error cancellation is a more conspicuous mode than the notification mode after error cancellation. For this reason, when the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode before error cancellation, the front clerk 1b is informed that the front door 1b is open than when the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after error cancellation. It is easy to inform.

  For example, when the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode before error release, the effect effect LED 52 is lit in red, and the character image of “door opening” is displayed in the most area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, Further, a sound “door is open” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, when the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after error cancellation, the effect effect LED 52 is lit in red as in the notification mode before error cancellation, but only in a partial area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The character image “door open” is not displayed, and no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, the notification mode is more conspicuous before error cancellation than after error cancellation. As a result, when the front door 1b is opened and a door open error state occurs, it is possible to promptly notify the store clerk that the front door 1b has been opened, thereby preventing fraud. In addition, after the door opening error state is released, the store clerk already knows that the front door 1b is opened, so that the front door 1b is opened in an inconspicuous manner. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the front door 1b is opened and the door opening error state occurs (timing t1 in FIG. 7), the sub control unit 91 turns on the reset switch 23 to release the door opening error state. In the period up to the time (timing t2 in FIG. 7), the door opening notification is performed in a pre-error releasing notification mode, and the front door 1b is closed from when the door opening error state is released (timing t2 in FIG. 7). In the period up to (time t3 in FIG. 7), the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after error cancellation.

  In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened, a door opening error state is entered, and when the reset switch 23 is operated, the door opening error state is once released. If the front door 1b is not yet closed even after 10 seconds), the detection of the opening of the front door 1b becomes valid again and the door opening error state is controlled.

  Further, when the door opening error state is once canceled by the operation of the reset switch 23, the sub control unit 91 changes the notification mode of the door opening notification from the notification mode before error cancellation to the notification mode after error cancellation, and thereafter When the front door 1b is not yet closed even after a period of time (for example, 10 seconds) and is controlled again to the door opening error state, the door opening notification is changed from the error canceling notification mode to the error canceling notification mode. The notification mode is changed again.

[Set payout rate]
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 changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal 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. From the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest game advantage, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more the game advantage is Lower.

  In order to change the set value of the payout rate, the power switch 39 of the power supply box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated, and when the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, it is temporarily turned OFF. Further, it is necessary to operate the setting key switch 37 to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the power of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the game progresses on condition that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is on and the door opening error state is released. Transition to the setting change state, which is impossible. When the setting change state is entered, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value.

  In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1. ). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. Since the power switch 39 is temporarily turned off and the setting key switch 37 is turned on to perform the operation of turning on the power switch 39, the operation is shifted to the setting change state. .

  In order to confirm the set value of the payout rate, the following work is required. First, after the game is over, the clerk opens the front door 1b in a state where the number of bets is not set. At this time, the main controller 41 controls the door opening error state. Next, the store clerk opens the cover 23a and operates the reset switch 23. Thereby, the door opening error state is canceled. Here, when the door opening error state is released, the input signal when the setting key switch 37 is operated is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41, while when the door opening error state is not released, the setting is performed. Even if the key switch 37 is operated, the input signal is not effectively received by the main control unit 41. Therefore, the store clerk operates the setting key switch 37 after canceling the door opening error state, whereby the input signal is effectively received by the main control unit 41, and the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting confirmation state and return to a state in which the game can proceed.

[Technical items regarding game contents]
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. 8 and FIG. 9 show the names of winning combinations, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols in which the winning combination of the winning combination occurs by stopping on the winning line LN. . In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. In addition, the gaming state column of FIG. 9 shows the gaming state to be transferred upon winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 9, the symbol combination is “Bell Replay Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the symbol combination of the transition outcome. For the transition, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning criteria for the middle bell are the first stop, and the top bell that is elected is dropped In the case of winning (when winning but no winnings could be generated due to the operating procedure or timing), the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied among RT0 to RT3 that are replayed with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-gamer column in the upper diagram of FIG. 12). It is controlled to one of the corresponding RTs until it is established (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 11, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 12). The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 12 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3.

  In addition, in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, index symbols corresponding to the lottery object combination are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned when a combination of symbols that generate a prize stops on the winning line LN. For example, the indicator symbol of bell to right bell 4 and bell replay is “bell”, the indicator symbol of weak watermelon and strong watermelon is “watermelon”, and the indicator symbol of weak cherry to middle tier cherry is “cherry”, The index symbol for special replay is “BAR” (both white BAR and / or black BAR), and the index symbols for normal replay and replays GR1 to GR23 are “replay”. In the present embodiment, a notification effect is provided for notifying a corresponding index symbol when one of the lottery winning combinations is won and when any winning combination is won.

  In addition, for weak watermelon and strong watermelon, the symbol “bell” that is the same as the bell to right bell 4 and the bell replay indicator symbol is specified, although it is not a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is determined as a winning design. The special winning symbol is a symbol corresponding to the left reel 2L among the combinations of the right falling watermelon and upper watermelon winning symbols included in weak watermelon and strong watermelon, and when winning and winning the right falling watermelon and upper watermelon Is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN. When a weak watermelon and a strong watermelon are selected, an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol can be executed. In the notice effect, a character image of a symbol corresponding to the index symbol and the specific winning symbol is displayed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery object, the reel control is performed so that the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to the right stops on the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game process and controls one game. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in S1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where the bet number can be set, and a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state is set, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process. As a process for starting the game, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM 41c to output a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set number of bets when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winning in each combination based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. (See FIGS. 13 to 15 and the like). In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in S3, the main control unit 41 performs a process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the corresponding reels 2L and 2L in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R detected by the player. Processing to stop the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed (see FIGS. 16 and 17).

  In the winning determination process in S4, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning has occurred according to the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN among the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Is executed (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like).

  In the payout process in S5, the main control unit 41 adds credits and medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small combination when it is determined in S4 that the winning combination is a small combination. In the case of a re-game player, a re-play game flag that can specify the type of the re-game player is set in the RAM 41c to enable the re-play game to be given. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM 41c to output a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process in S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIGS. 11, 12, etc.). In the game end process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game and set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that the command set for the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) Is sent.

[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 makes a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, Send multiple types of commands including gaming state command, door opening error release command, setting start command, confirmation start command, setting end command, confirmation end command, mode selection start command, mode specification command, mode selection end command, etc. .

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals (the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) and whether or not a BET sound is output. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. In a state where the prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 Sent when a bet is set by operating.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits and the type of sound to be output (BET sound or credit sound). 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 type of the winning lottery that has been won or out of the winning combination). The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started.

  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 corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying medal payout start. The payout start command is transmitted when a 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 gaming state command is a command that can specify the current gaming state (normal gaming state, winning, RB). The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The door opening error release command is a command that can specify that the door opening error state has been released. The door opening error release command is transmitted when the door opening error state is released.

  The setting start command is a command that can specify that a setting change operation for setting a payout rate is performed and a transition to a setting change state is made. The setting start command is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state.

  The confirmation start command is a command that can specify the transition to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation start command is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state.

  The setting end command is a command that can specify to end the setting change state. The setting end command is transmitted when the setting change state is ended.

  The confirmation end command is a command that can specify to end the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is transmitted when the setting confirmation state is ended.

  The mode selection start command is a command that can specify transition to a mode selection state indicating whether or not to set the power saving mode for suppressing power consumption. The mode selection start command is transmitted when shifting to the mode selection state.

  The mode specifying command is a command that can specify the selected mode. The mode specifying command is transmitted when selection is made as to whether or not to set the power saving mode in the mode selection state.

  The mode selection end command is a command that can specify to end the mode selection state. The mode selection end command is transmitted when the mode selection state is ended.

  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. 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.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) out of BET commands, Stop production. For this reason, when the player wants to advance the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect can be canceled. As a result, the player who wants to advance to the next game earlier than the production does not bother him. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) of the BET commands, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a predetermined BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “pick!”) For the number of times corresponding to the number of bets. 54 to output.

  On the other hand, when receiving the BET command (no BET sound) among the BET commands, the sub control unit 91 does not output the BET sound from the speakers 53 and 54 and continues the effect being executed without stopping. . When a BET command is received, the effect being executed may be canceled and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (ordinary) of the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect of “Da!”). Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that it was credited.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (with a BET sound) among the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “beep!”).

  When an adjustment operation for credits or bets is performed during the performance, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the settlement, in principle, the performance being executed is canceled, The production state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is set to the customer waiting state. The settlement of credits and the number of wagers is when the game ends. In such a case, there is a willingness to end the game by ending the current performance, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be stupid.

  However, among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received, the bet number set by the replay winning remains, and at least one game is performed thereafter. Therefore, the ongoing performance is continued afterwards (there is no waiting for customers).

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 19 to 21 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the BET process, first, the main control unit 41 clears the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S10), and sets the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state in the RAM 41c (S11). ) Based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that it is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined whether or not the next game (game started from now) is a replay game (S12).

  If the main control unit 41 determines that the next game (game to be started now) is a replay game (Y in S12), whether the replaying player who won the previous game was the first replay It is determined whether or not (S13). The first replay refers to a replay other than a bell replay and a special replay (a normal replay, a lower stage replay, a fall replay, a promoted replay 1, 2 or a special replay) among the replay players. Whether or not it is the first replay can be specified from the set replay game flag. For this reason, at the time of replay winning, a replay game flag corresponding to the winning replay is set.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that it is the first replay (Y in S13), the bet number is added (because the replay winning state is three bets), and the sub-control unit A BET command indicating the presence of a BET sound for outputting a BET sound is set in 91 (for convenience, it is indicated as “BET command (with BET sound)” in S14; the same applies hereinafter) in the normal command transmission buffer (S14). .

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the first replay, that is, when it is the second or third replay (N in S13), the bet number is added by 3 and the sub-control unit A BET command indicating that there is no BET sound indicating that no BET sound is output is set in 91 (for convenience, “BET command (no BET sound)”) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S15). The set BET command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). The second replay refers to a bell replay, and the third replay refers to a special replay. The first to third replays are not limited to those described in the present embodiment.

  Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning while the bet sound is output every time the betting number is set after the first replay winning. When outputting, the BET sound is not output. Further, the second and third replays are replays in which “bell”, “white BAR or black BAR” are aligned on the invalid line at the time of winning. This makes it easier for the player to notice that it is a replay prize at the time of the first replay prize, whereas it is a replay prize even at the time of the second or third replay prize. Can be made difficult for the player to notice.

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (S16), refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether the value of the BET counter is a specified number (here 3). It is determined whether or not a bet number as a game start condition is set (S17). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S17), the process returns to S16.

  When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the betting number by the replay winning is completed (Y in S17), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S18. After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. The main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after the setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, is 50, which is the upper limit value (S18). When it is determined that the upper limit value is reached (Y in S18), the input impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c (S19), and the process proceeds to S21. When the throw-in disable flag is set, processing for turning off the throw-in request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second or third replay winning, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are not turned off, for example, after it is determined as Y in S37 or for 3 BET minutes. After the credit command (with BET sound) corresponding to is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the upper limit value, that is, when it is determined that credit can be inserted (N in S18), the process proceeds to S20. If the main control unit 41 determines that the game is not a replay game (N in S12), the main control unit 41 proceeds directly to S20.

  In S20, the main control unit 41 performs setting before waiting for input and proceeds to S21. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 41c, the insertion disable flag is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after a replay win, the medals that were put in before the setting of the betting number is completed and the setting before waiting to be put in has not been accepted will be accepted, and the setting of the betting number will be completed and inserted. A medal inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively accepted and credits are added.

  The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion impossible flag, and turns on the BET switch valid LED 21 when the betting number can be set. Execute the process. Note that when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the first replay winning, the main control unit 41 turns on only the insertion request LED 17 in S20. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second or third replay winning, the main control unit 41 lights the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 in S20, for example, after it is determined as Y in S37 Alternatively, after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set (S21). When the main control unit 41 determines that the medal can be inserted (Y in S21), the main control unit 41 turns on the power of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the medal flow path is a path on the hopper tank side. In this state, a medal can be inserted (S22), and the process proceeds to S24. If the main control unit 41 determines that the medal cannot be inserted (N in S21), the main switch 41 turns off the power of the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal flow path on the medal payout outlet 9 side. The insertion of a new medal as a route is prohibited (S23), and the process proceeds to S24.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state. If the setting key switch 37 is ON (Y in S24), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. (S25). If the value of the BET counter is 0 (Y in S25), the main control unit 41 sets the confirmation start command in the normal command transmission buffer (S26), and proceeds to the setting confirmation process (S27), that is, the setting confirmation state. To do. The confirmation start command set in S26 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). The main control unit 41 returns to S21 after the setting confirmation processing in S27 is completed. If the setting key switch 37 is not ON (N in S24) or the value of the BET counter is not 0 (N in S25), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S30.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the inserted medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an inserted medal flag indicating that the inserted medal has been detected. (S30). If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected (N in S30), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S45. If the passage of the inserted medal is detected (Y in S30), the main control unit 41 clears the inserted medal flag (S31). ), It is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted (N in S32), the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted (Y in S32), the main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not the prescribed number (N in S33), the main control unit 41 indicates that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that there is a BET sound that the sub control unit 91 outputs a BET sound. The BET command (with a BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S21. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S33), the main control unit 41 determines whether the second or third replay has been won in the previous game (S36). Whether or not it was the second or third replay is specified from the replay game flag. When the main control unit 41 determines that the second or third replay has not been won in the previous game (N in S36), the main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and the sub control unit 91 generates a credit sound. A credit command (indicated for convenience in S38 as “credit command (normal)”) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S38), and the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c. The counter value is incremented by 1 (S40). The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  When determining that the second or third replay has been won in the previous game (Y in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a prescribed number of BET sounds have been output (S37). Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the credit command shown in S39 has been output three times for the specified number. When the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second or third replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  The main control unit 41 displays a credit counter value indicating that the credit sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 while indicating the value of the credit counter after 1 addition when the prescribed number of BET sounds are not output (N in S37). (In S39, for convenience, “credit command (with BET sound)” is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S39), and the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is set to 1. Add (S40). The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, when the specified number of BET sounds have already been output (Y in S37), the main control unit 41 sets the credit command (normal) in the normal command transmission buffer (S38). As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second or third replay winning, the BET sound is output for the third and subsequent cards on the sub-control unit 91 side, and the credit sound is used for the fourth and subsequent cards. Is output. On the other hand, at the time of credit addition by medal insertion when it is not after the second or third replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding S38 or S39 is performed, so that a credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Or you may make it set in S39.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value (S41). If the value of the credit counter is not 50 (N in S41), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is 50 (Y in S41), the main control unit 41 sets the insertion impossible flag in the RAM 41c (S42). ), Return to S21.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the start switch 7 is set (S45). Furthermore, the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned on and all the switches are turned off. In S45, in addition to whether any switch is turned on or not, the other edge is set. It is also determined whether or not the switch is OFF.

  If the main control unit 41 determines that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected (N in S45), or if another switch that has operated the start switch 7 is also operated, the process proceeds to S50. If the operation of the start switch 7 is detected effectively (Y in S45), the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not a bet number serving as a game start condition is set. (S47).

  If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S47), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S47), the main control unit 41 sets the insertion impossible flag in the RAM 41c. At the same time, the power supply of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off (S48), the insertion of a new medal is prohibited using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side, and the setting at the start of the game is performed (S49). . Accordingly, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in S20 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout exit 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. After S49, the BET process is terminated and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not an operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the single BET switch 5 is set (S50). If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected (N in S50), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S51, and if the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected (Y in S50), FIG. In step S65, the rising edge is cleared.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S66). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S66), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S66), the value of the credit counter is 0. It is determined whether or not (S67). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S67), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S67), a BET command indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 (BET sound is present) Is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S68).

  The main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter (S69), adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (S70), and returns to S21. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side. After the second or third replay winning, when it is determined to be Y in S66, the same determination as S37 is performed, and when the BET sound is not output for the specified number, the same process as S39 is performed. In this way, a BET sound may be output.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set (S51). If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected (N in S51), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S52. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected (Y in S51), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S75 in FIG. Clear the rising edge.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S76). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Y in S76), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S76), the value of the credit counter is 0. It is determined whether or not (S77). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S77), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S77), the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter in S78, adds 1 to the value of the BET counter in S79, and returns to S76.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the BET counter has been added (S80). If the BET counter has not been added (N in S80), the process returns to S21. On the other hand, if the BET counter has been added (Y in S80), the main control unit 41 indicates that the number of added bets has been added and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91. A BET command indicating the presence of sound (with a BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S81), and the process proceeds to S21. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating a rise of the settlement switch 10 is set (S52). If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected (N in S52), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (Y in S52), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S53 and rises. To clear. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c (S54).

  If the main control unit 41 does not determine that the game is a replay game (N in S54), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S56), and if the value of the BET counter is not 0 (in S56). N), the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out medals for the value stored in the BET counter (the medals used for setting the bet number are returned and the value of the BET counter is set to 0). Control) is performed, and a betting number settlement process for setting a payout start command for notifying medal payout start and betting amount settlement in the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the betting number adjustment process in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S21. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines in S54 that the game is a replay game, or when it is determined in S56 that the value of the BET counter is 0, in S59, the hopper motor 34b is driven to the credit counter. Control for paying out medals for the stored value (control for returning medals stored as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of payout of medals, and credits in the replay game A betting number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying whether the settlement is a credit settlement when the number of bets is not set or a credit settlement when the betting number is not set.

  After the betting number adjustment process in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. When settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the credit settlement is in progress when the value of the BET counter is 0. In addition, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[Timing when medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game ends]
Next, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game ends will be described. FIGS. 22A to 22D are diagrams for explaining an example of timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 19 to 21. It is.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining a timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 18, the processing of S1 for the next game, the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a small role and paying out medals. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 18, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the replay winning. If a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 18, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition, after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, after the bet number setting is completed or after the timing) and it is determined in S19 that credit is possible, the processing after S20 is performed. Is executed, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  As described above, as shown in S12 to S20 of FIG. 19 and FIG. 22 (c), the medals are inserted after the replay winning has occurred and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start). However, if the bet number is set by the replay winning (automatic BET) and the medal is detected after the next replay game can be started, S36 in FIG. 20 is detected in response to the medal detection. ~ S40 can be performed and added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity.

  As shown in S52 to S59 in FIG. 20, when a bet amount is set in accordance with an operation to the settlement switch 10, a bet amount adjusting process for adjusting the bet number is executed, and the bet number is set. If the bet number set is the bet number automatically bet by replay winning while enabling the credit checkout process to settle the credit if not, the bet number checkout process is not executed. Execute credit checkout process. As a result, the replay function itself of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

  According to the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following problems can be solved. In the conventional slot machine, generally, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R until the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds). )). For this reason, when providing a winning combination that will not be missed regardless of the operation timing, within each reel, the winning combination is within a range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time (within 5 frames in this embodiment). It is necessary to arrange the symbols to be configured. As a result, the greater the number of winning combinations that do not miss, the more types of dedicated symbols that make up each winning combination. In addition, for example, with respect to right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, middle watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, one-piece combination, symbols that are not arranged within the drawable range are included in the symbol combinations that generate a prize. . For this reason, even if the winning combination is won, there may be a case where the winning procedure cannot be generated depending on the operation procedure and operation timing.

  On the other hand, symbols as identification information drawn on a plurality of (usually three) reels cannot be provided indefinitely, and some restrictions are imposed. For example, the number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels is limited to a maximum of 21 per reel, and the number of symbols drawn on the three reels is limited to a maximum of 10 types in total.

  In the case of such a conventional slot machine as a background, for example, when trying to configure the winning combination with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may be difficult to design a dedicated symbol for a transitional role within the limits of the number and types of symbols. In the case where the replay can be won regardless of the operation procedure (pushing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the dedicated symbol that constitutes the replay within a range that can be drawn in within a predetermined time. There is a need to increase the number of dedicated symbols, and the design may become more difficult.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “replay / replay / replay” composed only of symbols having the same outer shape is stopped on the winning line as a re-gamer. The second or third replay (bell) including a pattern (black 7, bell, black BAR, white BAR, etc.) whose outer shape is not the same or similar to the first replay (for example, normal replay) Replay and special replay). As a result, it is not always necessary to provide multiple dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, the types of replay (variations ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second or third replay winning is generated, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay winning is more than that when the first replay winning is generated. Although there is an increased possibility of inserting medals without noticing the occurrence, credits can be added according to the detected medals, so the player feels bothered that the inserted medals are not accepted. The game can be advanced without making it happen.

  The symbols constituting the third replay in the present embodiment include “(white or black) BAR” and “(black, mesh, white) 7” which are symbols different from the replay and remind a so-called bonus. included. In addition, when a special replay winning is made, “black BAR” or “white BAR” is arranged on the invalid line. For this reason, there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence of the third replay winning, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal is accepted. It is possible to advance the game without causing the player to feel troublesome.

  As shown in S13 to S15 of FIG. 19, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay winning is generated, the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 side. The On the other hand, since the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second or third replay winning is generated, the BET sound is not output by the sub-control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing that the second or third replay winning has occurred and that the betting number setting has been completed. However, depending on the detected medal, The game can be advanced without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the added medal cannot be accepted.

  As shown in S36 to S39 of FIG. 20, a medal is inserted and a credit is added without noticing that the second or third replay winning that does not output the BET sound has occurred and the betting number setting has been completed. Even in such a case, the same sound as the BET sound is output up to three times corresponding to the upper limit number of bets. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust or discomfort by not outputting the BET sound despite the intention of setting the bet number by inserting medals due to misunderstanding of the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, an example in which the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is permitted after the replay winning is the completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning may be when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started (or started).

  FIG. 22D is a diagram for explaining a modification of the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game ends. As shown in FIG. 22 (d), when a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 18 and the processing of S1 for the next game are performed. After the processing, the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 19, the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 19 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is confirmed, so that it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22D, when automatic BET processing is started (or started), medals may be allowed to be inserted or settled.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined as Y in S12 of FIG. 19, the same processing as S18 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50 or not, and then the automatic BET processing is performed. (S16, S17) is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, without waiting for completion of the automatic BET process started thereafter, S20 and Credits may be added when the inserted medals are detected after the same processing is performed, and credits may be settled when an operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S18 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S19 may be performed.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interrupt process for inserting or adjusting a medal, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interruption process is allowed to be interrupted every predetermined period (2 msec) between the time when the process corresponding to the first S16 is executed and the start of the game. It is also possible to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic BET process is started (or started) by executing the insertion process.

  Even in the case of such a configuration, even if a medal is inserted after the replay winning has occurred and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the bet number setting by the replay winning is set. In the case of medals detected after the start of (automatic BET), credits can be added according to the detection of medals. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the start of the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity. While replay function (1 game) is given instead of medals, the replay function itself remains and the significance of replay is maintained, while credits can be paid out even after replay winning according to the settlement operation By doing so, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

[Door open error release processing]
With reference to FIG. 23, the door opening error cancellation process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The door opening error canceling process is a process for the store clerk to cancel the door opening error state, and is executed by an interrupt process.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset switch 23 is turned on (S100). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset switch 23 is not turned on (N in S100), the door opening error release process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that the reset switch 23 is turned on (Y in S100), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S101). When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S101), the main control unit 41 ends the door opening error cancellation process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S101), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current state is the door opening error state (S102). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door open error state is not set, that is, the door open error state has already been released (N in S102), the door open error release process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the door open error state is still present (Y in S102), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is opened (S103). When determining that the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is closed (N in S103), the main control unit 41 ends the door opening error cancellation process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the cover 23a of the reset switch 23 is open (Y in S103), the main control unit 41 effectively receives an input signal based on the operation of the reset switch 23 in S100, and sets the door open error state. Release (S104). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a door opening error release command that can specify that the door opening error has been released to the sub control unit 91 to the sub control unit 91 (S105), and performs door opening error release processing. finish.

  Here, conventionally, even if the front door 1b is closed, the reset switch 23 may be illegally operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b. .

  However, in the present embodiment, when the power of the slot machine 1 is ON and the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, when the opening of the front door 1b is not detected, the operation is based on the operation of the reset switch 23. The input signal is not accepted effectively, and the door open error state cannot be canceled. That is, even if the reset switch 23 is operated, the release of the door opening error state is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the door opening error state from being illegally released.

  Moreover, the reset switch 23 is covered with the cover 23a, and if the opening of the cover 23a is not detected, the operation of the reset switch 23 is not accepted effectively, and the door opening error state cannot be released. For this reason, it is possible to more effectively prevent unauthorized release of the door opening error state.

[Store side payout rate confirmation process]
The store-side payout rate confirmation process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side payout rate confirmation process is a process for the store clerk to check the set value of the payout rate, and is executed by an interrupt process.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (S190). When the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 is not turned on (N in S190), the store-side payout rate confirmation process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Y in S190), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S191). When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S191), the store side payout rate confirmation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S191), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening error state is released (S192). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state has not yet been released (N in S192), the store-side payout rate confirmation process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state has already been released (Y in S192), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts an input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 in S190, and sends it to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, a confirmation start command capable of specifying the transition to the setting confirmation state is transmitted (S193), and the state transitions to the setting confirmation state (S194).

  In the setting confirmation state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S195), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S196). .

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned off (S197). When determining that the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in S197), the main control unit 41 waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Y in S197), the main control unit 41 transmits a confirmation end command that can specify that the setting confirmation state is ended to the sub-control unit 91 ( S198), the setting confirmation state is terminated (S199). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate confirmation process.

  Here, conventionally, even if the front door 1b is closed, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is generated by, for example, opening a gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b with a tool or using a special machine. There is a possibility that an ON state, that is, a state in which the opening of the front door 1b is detected is illegally created.

  However, in the present embodiment, the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 is not accepted effectively, and the setting confirmation state is not entered. That is, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, the transition to the setting confirmation state is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door opening error state is not released. Thereby, it can prevent that a setting value is confirmed illegally.

[Store-side payout rate setting process]
The store-side payout rate setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side payout rate setting process is a process for the store clerk to change the set value of the payout rate, and is executed by an interrupt process.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on after the power source is switched (S110). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. When determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state (N in S110), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate setting process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S110), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S111). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the front door 1b closes the front side where the housing 1a is opened. When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (N in S111), the store side payout rate setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is open (Y in S111), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door open error state is released. Determine (S112). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state has not yet been released (N in S112), the store-side payout rate setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error state has already been released (Y in S112), it effectively accepts an input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 in S110, and sends it to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, a setting start command capable of specifying the transition to the setting change state is transmitted (S113). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to a setting change state (S114).

  In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S115), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S116). . Thereafter, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated by the store clerk (S117). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S117), the main control unit 41 updates the display value by 1 (S118), and displays the updated display value in the set value display 24. It is displayed (S119).

  On the other hand, when determining that the reset / setting switch 38 has not been operated within a predetermined period (N in S117), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S119). When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has not been operated within a predetermined period (N in S119), the process returns to S117.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S119), the main control unit 41 converts the display value displayed on the set value display 24 into a set value and stores it in the RAM 41c. (S120).

  Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command that can specify the end of the setting change state to the sub control unit 91 (S121). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state (S122), and ends the store-side payout rate setting process.

  Here, conventionally, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the setting key switch 37 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a. There is a possibility that the same situation as that when the setting key switch 37 is operated using a special machine by opening the gap between the front door 1b and the front door 1b may be created.

  However, in the present embodiment, the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the setting key switch 37 is not accepted effectively, and the setting change state is not entered. That is, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, the transition to the setting change state is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door open error state is not released. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the payout rate from being set illegally.

[Store side production setting process]
The store side effect setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side effect setting process is a process for changing a setting that is a reference for the effect mode during the game by the store clerk, and is executed by an interrupt process.

  By executing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk sets a reference volume level for the effect (first sound level step) and a reference light amount reference value for the effect (first light amount step). can do. Furthermore, by executing the store side effect setting process, the store clerk can set a normal mode that is in a non-power-saving state or a power-saving mode that is in a power-saving state.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 has been switched (S130). When it is determined that the channel of the store side setting switch 80 has been switched (Y in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in an ON state (S131). When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S131), the store side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S131), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a door opening error release command has been received (S132). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error cancel command has not yet been received (N in S132), the store side effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error cancellation command has already been received (Y in S132), the main control unit 41 effectively receives an input signal based on the channel switching operation of the store side setting switch 80 in S130. Are set to the first volume level and the first light level corresponding to the channel setting after switching (S133). Note that the first volume level and the first light level set at this time are not immediately reflected in the volume and light level of the effect, and the setting screen is displayed when the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player thereafter. Reflected when displayed. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the store-side effect setting process.

  Here, conventionally, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the store-side setting switch 80 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b. There is a possibility that the same situation as when the shop side setting switch 80 is operated using a special machine by opening the gap between 1a and the front door 1b with a tool may occur.

  However, in the present embodiment, the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 80 is not accepted effectively, and it is not possible to set the reference volume for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game. That is, even if the shop side setting switch 80 is operated, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door open error state is not released. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the volume and light quantity from being set incorrectly.

  On the other hand, when determining that the channel of the store side setting switch 80 has not been switched (N in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the stop switches have been pressed at the same time (S134). When the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches have not been pressed at the same time (N in S134), the store-side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches are simultaneously long pressed (Y in S134), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (S135). When the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S135), the store side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S135), the main control unit 41 determines whether a door opening error cancellation command has been received (S136). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error cancel command has not yet been received (N in S136), the store side effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening error cancellation command has already been received (Y in S136), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts an input signal based on the operation of the stop switch in S134, and Then, a mode selection start command capable of specifying the transition to the mode selection state is transmitted (S137).

  In the mode selection state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected by the store clerk (S138). When the main control unit 41 determines that any mode is selected within a predetermined period (Y in S138), the main control unit 41 sets the selected mode (S139). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a mode specifying command capable of specifying the selected mode to the sub control unit 91 (S140). Thereby, the sub-control part 91 controls various rendering means according to the selected mode. For example, when the power saving mode is set, control is performed such that the number of LEDs used for production is reduced or the light quantity of the LEDs is reduced as compared with the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that no mode has been selected within a predetermined period (N in S138), or after transmitting a mode specifying command (after S140), whether or not an end operation has been performed. Is determined (S141). This end operation is performed by holding down the start switch 7 for a long time. When it is determined that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S141), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S138.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been pressed and held within a predetermined period (Y in S141), the mode selection end that can specify that the sub control unit 91 is to end the mode selection state. A command is transmitted (S142), and the shop side effect setting process is terminated.

  Here, since the stop switch is arranged outside the front door 1b, for example, even a player other than a store clerk can operate the stop switch. For this reason, there is a possibility that during the game, the player unexpectedly presses and holds all the stop switches at the same time and the power saving mode is set.

  However, in the present embodiment, the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON, that is, the opening of the front door 1b is detected, and the door opening error state is not released. Then, the input signal based on the operation of the stop switch is not accepted effectively, and the power saving mode cannot be set. That is, even if all the stop switches are pressed at the same time, setting of the power saving mode is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed or when the door open error state is not released. This can prevent the power saving mode from being set illegally when the store clerk does not intend.

[Volume and light intensity setting screen]
The volume and light quantity setting screen will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, a setting screen for adjusting the volume and the amount of light is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The

  In the setting screen, the numbers “2” to “14” corresponding to the volume level (second volume level) that can be set by the player (the higher the number, the higher the volume) are displayed in the volume setting area 52a. The This is also called volume display. Furthermore, among the numbers “2” to “14”, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The player can change the second volume level by moving the highlight by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to increase the second volume level, while moving the highlight to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second volume level can be lowered.

  On the setting screen, in the light amount setting area 52b, the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” corresponding to the light amount steps that can be set by the player (second light amount step) Is displayed). This is also called light quantity display. Furthermore, among the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”, the number corresponding to the currently set light amount is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The The player can change the second light quantity step by moving the highlight by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlighting to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to increase the second light quantity step, while moving the highlighting to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second light intensity step can be lowered.

  Note that switching between the second volume level and the second volume level can be performed by operating the stop switch 8C.

  Further, on the setting screen, a battle effect screen of the teammate character and the enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen that is actually used during the game, is displayed in the character effect area 52c. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the amount of light using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player increases the second volume level, the volume of the ally character's voice (in the example of FIG. 27, the voice of “Did you come!”) Increases, and the player can decrease the second volume level. As a result, the sound volume of the ally character is reduced. Also, if the player increases the second light intensity step, the light amount on the battle effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and if the player decreases the second light amount step, the light amount on the battle effect screen decreases and darkens.

  In this way, since the actual volume during play and the amount of light can be set by taking the actual play during the game as an example, the player can easily make the settings.

[Relationship between store setting switch state, volume and light intensity]
With reference to FIG. 28, the relationship between the state (that is, the set channel) of the store side setting switch 80, the volume, and the amount of light will be described.

  The channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is divided into 16 stages “0” to “F”. In other words, the volume and light intensity levels set by the store clerk (corresponding to the first volume level and the first light intensity level) are divided into 16 levels. Further, the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is associated with a number that is first highlighted (also referred to as initial display) when the setting screen is displayed.

  For example, when the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is switched to “0”, the initial volume display is “2” and the initial light intensity display is “30%”. When the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is switched to “9”, the initial display of the volume is “14” and the initial display of the light amount is “100%”. The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by checking the initial display screen (highlighted numbers).

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light quantity level is prohibited, and the setting screen is not displayed. For this reason, when the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the initial display is not associated.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 80 is associated with an actual volume range. Note that the number in parentheses in the actual volume range column in FIG. 28 is a volume display corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the volume setting area 52a in FIG. Note that the volume increases as the value of the actual volume range increases.

  For example, when the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the actual volume is set within the range of “2” to “14”, and the volume at that time is further set. The display is “2” to “14”. When the channel of the shop setting switch 80 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the actual volume is set within the range of “10” to “22”, and the volume display at that time is “2” to “14”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”,・ ・ When “14” is increased, the actual volume is also increased to “2”, “3”, “4”. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”, As the sound level increases to “14”, the actual sound volume increases to “10”, “11”, “12”.

  When the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set to “A”, the actual volume is fixed to “2”, and when set to “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “4”. When “C” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “7”, when “D” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “10”, and when “E” is set, the actual volume is Is fixed at “15”, and when “F” is set, the actual volume is fixed at “22”.

  The channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is associated with an actual light amount range. The actual light amount range matches the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount step set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the light amount setting area 52b in FIG. The larger the actual light quantity range value, the larger the light quantity.

  For example, when the channel of the store setting switch 80 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the actual light quantity is set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. The light quantity display at that time is “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. When the channel of the shop side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the actual light amount is set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” The light quantity display at that time is “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the second light quantity stage is set to “30%”, “65%”, and “ When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%” accordingly. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light quantity level is set to “50%”, “75%”, and When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” accordingly.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual light quantity becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 80 is set to “A” or “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “30%”, and when set to “C” or “D”, the actual volume is The volume is fixed at “75%”, and when set to “E” or “F”, the actual volume is fixed at “100%”.

[Player side production setting process]
With reference to FIG. 29, the player side effect setting process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The player side effect setting process is a process for changing the setting of the effect mode during the game by the player, and is executed by an interrupt process.

  By executing the player side effect setting process, the player can set the volume level in the effect (second volume level) and the light level in the effect (second light level level). .

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player side setting switch 70 has been operated (S150). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the player side setting switch 70 has not been operated (N in S150), the player side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the player side setting switch 70 is operated (Y in S150), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in an ON state (S151). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the ON state (Y in S151), the player side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is in the OFF state (N in S151), is the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 within the range of “A” to “F”? It is determined whether or not (S152). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S152), the second volume level and the second light quantity level by the player are determined. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the player side effect setting process is terminated. In this case, the sound volume and the light amount are set based on the channel setting of the player side setting switch 70 (that is, the first sound volume step and the first light amount step).

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S152), the setting screen shown in FIG. 51, and an initial display is performed according to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 (S153).

  For example, FIG. 27 shows an example of a setting screen when the channel setting of the shop side setting switch 80 is within the range of “4” to “9”. In this case, the volume setting area 52a displays the volume from “2” to “14”, and the light quantity setting area 52b displays the light quantities of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Is done. Further, in the volume setting area 52a, initial display in which “10” is highlighted is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, initial display in which “75%” is highlighted is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the setting screen is displayed by operating the player side setting switch 70 when the front door 1b is closed, but then continues even after the front door 1b is opened. The setting screen is displayed. For this reason, after the front door 1b is closed again, the setting screen before opening is continuously displayed. That is, once the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen continues to be displayed even when the front door 1b is opened.

  After displaying the setting screen, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the volume or the light amount has been changed based on the changing operation using the player's stop switch (S154). If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the amount of light has not been changed within a predetermined period (N in S154), the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the amount of light has been changed (Y in S154), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the channel setting of the store setting switch 80 is within the range of “A” to “F”. (S155). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S155), the second volume level and the second light quantity level are determined by the player. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S155), it determines whether or not the changed target is a volume. Determination is made (S156). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed target is not the volume but the light amount (N in S156), the sub-control unit 91 determines the light amount in the effect based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 and the player. Is set to a light amount corresponding to the selected light amount setting (S158). In the light quantity setting area 52b of FIG. 27, the highlighting moves based on the selected light quantity, and in the character effect area 52c, the light quantity of the battle effect screen changes based on the selected light quantity. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed target is the volume (Y in S156), the sub-control unit 91 executes a volume change operation process (S157), and then proceeds to the process of S159.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an end operation has been performed in the process of S159 (S159). This end operation is performed by long-pressing the player side setting switch 70.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S159), the process returns to S154. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the end operation has been performed (Y in S159), the display of the setting screen is ended (S160), and the player side effect setting process is ended. When the player-side effect setting process ends, the sound volume set based on the first sound volume stage and the second sound volume stage and the light intensity set based on the first light intensity stage and the second light intensity stage are reflected in the effect. The

[Volume change operation processing]
With reference to FIG. 30, the sound volume changing operation process executed by the sub-control unit 91 in S157 of FIG. 29 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting (S170). In the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the player's change operation, the highlighted display moves in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. 27 based on the selected volume. Further, a confirmation sound is output using a battle effect performed in the volume setting area 52a. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 27, the voice “Did you come!” Is output as a confirmation sound. By outputting the confirmation sound, the player can confirm the volume after the change. The confirmation sound output timer counts according to the output time of the confirmation sound, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the timer is up and stops counting.

  When it is determined that the confirmation sound output timer is not counting (N in S170), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has performed a change operation to the maximum volume that can be changed in the second volume level ( S171). When it is determined that the operation has been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S171), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (S172).

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has not yet been changed to the maximum volume (N in S172), the player selects the reference volume level based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 and the player. The volume is set according to the set volume (S177). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the confirmation sound of the volume set in the process of S177 from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and proceeds to the process of S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S172), the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store setting switch 80 and the currently selected maximum volume setting The confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the sound, that is, the confirmation sound of the maximum sound volume corresponding to the channel setting of the shop side setting switch 80 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and the process proceeds to S179.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S171 that the change operation has not been performed to the maximum volume (N in S171), whether or not the player has performed the change operation to the minimum volume that can be changed in the second volume level. Is determined (S171). When it is determined that the operation has been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S174), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (S175).

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S175), the sub-control unit 91 responds to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80 and the currently selected minimum volume setting. The confirmation sound of the sound volume, that is, the confirmation sound of the minimum sound volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S176), and the process proceeds to S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the operation has not been changed to the minimum volume (N in S174), or determines that the volume has not yet been changed to the minimum volume (N in S175), the process of S177 is performed. Migrate to

  In the process of S179, the sub-control unit 91 starts counting the confirmation sound output timer (S179), and ends the volume change operation process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in the processing of S170 that the confirmation sound output timer is counting (Y in S170), the sub control unit 91 decrements the count of the confirmation sound output timer by 1 (S180). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer is up when the count value of the confirmation sound output timer reaches a predetermined value (S181). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the timer is not up (N in S181), the volume changing operation process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the timer has expired (Y in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the output of the confirmation sound (S182), and ends the volume change operation process.

  As described above, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, it is possible to set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game. That is, the setting screen is displayed and the volume and light quantity can be set on condition that the slot machine 1 is powered on, the front door 1b is closed, and the player setting switch 70 is operated. It is.

  Here, when the front door 1b is opened, the outside of the front door 1b may approach an adjacent slot machine. In such a case, a person other than the player, for example, a player sitting next to the player may touch the player-side setting switch 70 to operate it. In addition, when the operation of resolving the clogged medals while opening the front door 1b or the operation of changing the setting value of the payout rate, the store clerk touches and operates the player side setting switch 70 without noticing. There is also a fear.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated by a person other than the player who plays in the slot machine 1, setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is opened. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume and light amount from being set with contents not intended by the player.

  Furthermore, even if the front door 1b is once opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. For this reason, even if the front door 1b is once opened by the work of solving the clogged medals during setting, the volume and light quantity are continuously set when the front door 1b is closed again thereafter. be able to. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and no dissatisfaction is felt.

  In the present embodiment, the initial display of the volume and light quantity, that is, the volume and light quantity that are initially highlighted when the setting screen is displayed, is the channel setting state (first volume level, Depending on the first light intensity step). For example, as shown in FIG. 28, if the channel setting of the shop side setting switch 80 is changed from “1” to “3”, the initial display of the volume is also changed from “3” to “6”, and the initial display of the light amount is performed. Is also changed from “30%” to “60%”. If the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount is constant regardless of the channel setting state of the store side setting switch 80, the player mistakes the actual sound volume and light amount. For example, regardless of whether the channel setting of the store side setting switch 80 is “1” or “3”, if the initial display of the volume is always “2”, the player misidentifies the actual volume.

  However, since the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount changes according to the channel setting state (first sound volume step, first light amount step) of the shop side setting switch 80, the player can set the channel setting of the shop side setting switch 80. It is easy to grasp the state of the sound, and the actual volume will not be mistaken. Thereby, the player can suitably set the volume and the amount of light.

  Furthermore, since the initial display of the volume and the light quantity is different between when the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are the highest stage and when the first stage is the lowest stage, the actual volume and light quantity are less likely to be mistaken. The volume and light amount can be set suitably.

  When the initial display of the volume and the light amount is the first sound volume step or the first light amount step other than the highest step, the second sound volume step (“2” to “13”) other than the highest step or the second light amount step (“30”). % ”,“ 65% ”,“ 50% ”,“ 75% ”) and the second volume level (“ 14 ”) that is the highest level when the first volume level and the first light intensity level are the highest levels. Or the second light quantity step (“100%”). For this reason, the actual sound volume and light amount are not easily misidentified, and the player can adjust the sound volume and light amount suitably. Furthermore, the volume and light quantity do not become larger than the settings at the game store side. For this reason, the game store side can prevent unintentional loud sound output or lighting with bright light by setting the first volume level and the first light quantity level to the maximum.

  When the channel setting of the store setting switch 80 is changed, the first volume level and the first light level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light level are reflected. That is, even if the store clerk changes the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 80, it is not reflected in the volume or light amount at that time, and then the player operates the player-side setting switch 70 to display the setting screen. Only when the display of the setting screen is finished is the sound volume and light quantity reflected. For example, normally, since the player cannot set the first volume level or the first light level, even if the first volume level or the first light level is changed, the player can change the volume and light level before the change. Although it may be desired, even in such a case, the player can recognize the change in the volume and the amount of light by displaying the setting screen. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the volume and light amount from being changed at a timing not intended by the player.

  At the time of setting the second volume stage, a confirmation sound using the sound of the battle effect is output, so that the volume setting can be confirmed while listening to the actual effect sound, and the player can easily set the volume. be able to. Furthermore, since the light amount of the battle effect screen changes at the time of setting the second light amount step, the light amount setting can be confirmed while looking at the actual effect screen, and the player can easily set the light amount. it can.

  Since “A” to “F” for restricting the volume and light amount adjustment by the player are prepared as channels of the store side setting switch 80, the player side volume setting and light amount setting can be restricted, and the game store Settings with unintended volume and light intensity can be prevented.

  In the volume change operation process, it is possible to invalidate the volume change operation while the confirmation sound is being output by first determining whether the confirmation sound output timer is counting. For this reason, even if the player performs a change operation continuously in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment unintended by the player.

  Furthermore, when the player tries to lower the volume even though the current volume is the minimum, a confirmation sound with the minimum volume is output. In addition, when the player tries to increase the volume even though the current volume is the maximum, a confirmation sound with the maximum volume is output. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation is outside the range where the volume can be set, and to call attention.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the door open error state is canceled during the period when the front door 1b is opened, the operation of the setting key switch 37 for confirming the setting or changing the setting, the volume The operation of the store side setting switch 80 for setting the light intensity and the operation of the stop switch for setting the power saving mode are effectively accepted, but when the door opening error state is not released, these operations are Not validly accepted. As a result, even if the state in which the opening of the front door 1b is detected is illegally created, the operations for the above various settings cannot be effectively accepted unless the door open error state is canceled. Setting can be prevented.

  When the front door 1b is opened, the operation of the reset switch 23 for canceling the door open error state is effectively accepted, while when the front door 1b is closed, the operation of the reset switch 23 is valid. Not accepted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the door opening error state from being illegally released.

  After the door opening error state is canceled, when the front door 1b is still open after a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), the door opening error state is entered again. As a result, even if the state in which the opening of the front door 1b is detected is illegally created and the door opening error state is canceled, the above operations for various settings must be accepted until the predetermined period elapses. Then, since the door open error state occurs again, it is possible to prevent various settings from being illegally performed more effectively.

  In the door opening error state, a door opening notification for notifying that the front door 1b is opened is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify a store clerk or the like that the door is in an open error state by a door opening notification.

  Before the door opening error state is canceled, the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode before error cancellation, and after the door opening error state is canceled, the door opening notification is performed in the notification mode after error cancellation, The notification mode before error cancellation and the notification mode after error cancellation are different notification modes. Thereby, according to the alerting | reporting aspect in door opening alert | reporting, it can notify a store clerk whether it is a door open error state and the door open error state is cancelled | released.

[Game flow]
Here, referring again to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the flow of the game will be described together. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to control to the AT according to the winning situation, and when controlling to the AT, an AT game for specifying the period of control to the AT AT lottery to determine the number (AT advantage). The ratio determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the degree of advantage for the player by the number of AT games (average number of games) that can be expected to be given are, for example, middle cherries, strong watermelons, The AT lottery is performed so that the highest is when the bell is won, the next highest when the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the weak watermelon are won, and the lowest when the other small role is won. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN during the AT.

  In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left when it is not in AT at RT0 to RT3 (a penalty is given at times other than the first left stop). For this reason, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop at the first left when not in AT. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if either of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition is made depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. The outcome is derived (see FIG. 17). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 16, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning. In addition, among the replays GR1 to GR6, the replay GR1 and 2 that will be promoted to the replay when the first left stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 14, 1 of the cases where one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won. Wins only with a probability of / 15.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 16, at RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won. At this time, if the first left stop, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and RT1 Will fall.

  Furthermore, when either of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is selected at RT0, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. Resulting in. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, if the first left stop, the special replay may be won and controlled by RT2 There is. However, even when controlled by RT2, if either of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, the first left stop may cause a transitional outcome depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. In addition, in RT0, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. In the present embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in RT2 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART). The number of AT games starts counting from the next game after the game that can be controlled by ART, that is, the next game after the game that wins one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and can win a special replay. The As a result, when the number of AT games granted in ART is substantially consumed, the AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. End up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1. In the present embodiment, ART is in an advantageous state, RT2 after the end of ART is in a specific state, and RT3, RT1, RT0 are in a normal state.

[Notification production]
Next, the notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. When the sub-control unit 91 wins any of the lottery winning combinations and when a winning for any of the winning combinations occurs, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the notification design that is the corresponding index symbol or the specific winning symbol The notice production process for performing is performed. As notification effects, a plurality of types of effects with different start timings and effect contents are provided. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the internal winning command or the winning determination command from the main control unit 41 and the type of notification effect when executing the notification effect.

  Based on the internal winning command transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, the sub control unit 91 refers to the first notification effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. In the notification effect lottery with reference to the first notification effect pattern lottery table, four types of patterns A to D and “no effect” that does not execute the notification effect are determined as the notification effect patterns. In the first notification effect pattern lottery table, the allocation rate used for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect when the start switch 7 is operated and for determining the type of notification effect when executing the start effect is specified from the internal winning command. It is set differently depending on the winning situation.

  When winning one of the small tiers, middle cherries, strong watermelons, or bells, the pattern A is determined at a rate of 70%, the pattern B is determined at a rate of 15%, and the pattern C is determined at a rate of 10%. The pattern D is determined at a rate of 5%. Also, each of the small roles is selected when one of the small cherries, strong cherry, or weak watermelon is selected, and when one of the small roles is selected other than the small roles described above, respectively. Notification lottery is performed according to the distribution ratio. Further, when any of the replays is won, the pattern A is determined at a rate of 60%, and it is determined at the rate of 40% without production.

  As described above, the degree of advantage in the AT lottery is determined such that the middle cherry, the strong watermelon, and the bell are the highest, and then the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the weak watermelon are the highest. On the other hand, as for the pattern of the announcement effect, the pattern A is more easily selected, the patterns B and C are more likely to be selected in order, and the pattern D is less likely to be selected as the winning combination with higher advantage in the AT lottery is won. For this reason, it becomes possible to infer the advantageous degree in AT lottery from the kind of announcement production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that a winning has occurred based on the winning determination command, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the second notification effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. . It should be noted that the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment, when already performing the notification effect based on the pattern A, even if a winning has occurred, refers to the second notification effect pattern lottery table Do not do.

  In the notice effect lottery with reference to the second notice effect pattern lottery table, one of patterns Y and Z is determined as the pattern of the notice effect. The second notification effect pattern lottery table indicates whether or not the distribution ratio used for determining the type of notification effect is an indicator symbol alignment on any of the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Also, the line is set differently depending on which line is the line where the index symbol alignment is stopped.

  In the winning game, there is a line that has a set of index symbols (see FIGS. 13 and 14) corresponding to the winning lottery that has been won, and when the line is the winning line LN, the pattern Y is at a rate of 100%. When the line is an invalid line LM3 or LM4 intersecting with the winning line LN (that is, when the index symbol is stopped on the winning line LN), the pattern Y or the pattern Z is at a rate of 50%. If it is determined to be any other line (that is, the invalid line LM1 or LM2), the pattern Y is determined at a rate of 100%. In addition, when a winning occurs but there is no index symbol alignment on any line, the pattern Y is determined at a rate of 100%.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the notification effect is to be executed based on the winning or winning of the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon, whether the symbol displayed in the notification effect is the index symbol or the specific winning symbol decide. FIG. 31C is a diagram for explaining a notification symbol determination table for determining a notification symbol to be displayed in a notification effect based on winning or winning a strong watermelon and a weak watermelon.

  The notification symbol determination table is set so that the notification symbol is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the AT is selected in the AT lottery based on the strong watermelon or weak watermelon winning that triggered the execution of the notification effect. It has been. When the AT is won, the watermelon that is the index symbol at the rate of 30% and the bell that is the specific winning symbol at the rate of 70% are determined as the notification symbols. On the other hand, when the AT is not won, the watermelon that is the index symbol is determined as the notification symbol at a rate of 100%, and the bell that is the specific winning symbol is not determined as the notification symbol.

  As a result, “Bell”, which is a specific winning symbol and also a bell-right bell 4 and a bell replay indicator symbol, is displayed as a notification symbol in the announcement production based on winning or winning of strong watermelon and weak watermelon, When it becomes, it can be notified that the AT winning is confirmed. In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the watermelon with the special winning symbol “BELL” than to display the watermelon with the indicator symbol as the notification symbol. It can be suggested that the degree is high. In addition, even when the bell-right bell 4 and the bell replay indicator symbol “Bell” are displayed at the time of winning the watermelon, the “Bell” is a right-down watermelon or an upper watermelon included in the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon. Therefore, even if a specific winning symbol is displayed, the player can be prevented from misidentifying. In the notification effect based on the winning or winning of the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon, the symbol determined with reference to the table of FIG. 31 (c) is displayed as the notification symbol. In addition, in the notice production based on a different opportunity from strong watermelon and weak watermelon winning / winning, it is assumed that the corresponding index design is defined as a notification design, but as with strong watermelon and weak watermelon, The predetermined symbol (the symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN at the time of winning) is defined as a specific winning symbol, and in the notification effect, the index symbol and the specific winning symbol are determined. The symbol may be displayed as a notification symbol.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts from the time of operating the start switch 7 for the notification effect determined with reference to the first notification effect pattern lottery table, and the notification effect determined with reference to the second notification effect pattern lottery table. Starts from the time of winning, and is executed in the form of the production contents corresponding to each pattern. The sub-control unit 91 performs control for outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 in a manner corresponding to the notification effect pattern. ) Changes in accordance with the volume and light amount set by the store or player described above.

  Next, the contents of the effect of the notification effect will be described for each pattern with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35 show examples of effects when the indicator symbol is determined as the notification symbol, and FIGS. 36 to 39 illustrate examples of effects when the specific winning symbol is determined as the notification symbol. . First, the effect contents of the notification effect of pattern A will be described. When the announcement effect of pattern A is executed, the index symbol corresponding to the lottery target combination is displayed in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 and above the fluoroscopic window 3 from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the next game is started. The The start operation of the next game means a BET operation or a medal insertion when the result of the current game is out of play or after a small role winning, a start switch operation or the like when after a replay winning.

  When the announcement effect of pattern A is executed but no winning occurs, the display of the index symbol is erased when the display result is derived, and the announcement effect is ended. Also, when a winning occurs in a game in which a pattern A notification effect is executed, and there is no index symbol alignment on any line, the effect content is switched to the same effect content as pattern Z, which will be described later. When there is a match, it is maintained until the next game start operation is performed without changing the mode of the notification effect being executed before the winning occurs.

  Here, a specific example of the notification effect of pattern A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram focusing on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, and is a diagram for explaining an example of a notification effect when a strong watermelon whose index symbol is “watermelon” is won. Similarly, FIGS. 33 to 39 are diagrams focusing on the display area 51a, and an example of a notification effect when a strong watermelon is won will be described.

  FIG. 32A shows the effect when the notification effect is started by displaying the symbol “watermelon” above the fluoroscopic window 3 when the strong watermelon is won by operating the start switch 7. An example is shown. The arrows on the reels 2L to 2R indicate that the reels are rotating.

  FIG. 32B is an effect example when the second stop is made after the first stop. The design of “watermelon” as the index design is continuously displayed at least until the display result is derived without changing the mode from the start of the notification effect. In FIG. 32B, with the first stop and the second stop, the rotation of the reel 2L and the reel 2C is stopped, and the watermelon is stopped on the invalid line LM3.

  FIG. 32 (c) is an example of an effect when the third stop is performed and "Bell / Watermelon / Black 7" is displayed on the winning line LN and a right-down watermelon winning occurs. In this case, the “watermelon” as the index symbol is stopped on the invalid line LM3. Further, since the watermelon of the reel 2C is stopped on the winning line LN, the notification effect displayed in FIG. 32A is continuously executed.

  FIG. 32D is an example of the effect when a BET operation is performed as the start operation of the next game. As shown in FIG. 32 (d), the indicator symbol displayed in FIG. 32 (a) is erased, and the notification effect ends.

  In FIG. 32 (e), the third stop and “Bell / Watermelon / Black 7” are displayed on the winning line LN, and a right-down watermelon winning occurs. This is an effect example when the invalid line LM does not exist. When “Bell / Watermelon / Black 7” is displayed on the winning line LN after the third stop, in addition to the indication of “watermelon” of the indicator symbol displayed above the fluoroscopic window 3, the winning line LN “Bell / Watermelon / Black 7”, which is a symbol combination that is stopped, is highlighted. In the present embodiment, the highlight display in the notification effect means blinking display (the dotted box in FIG. 32 (e) represents the blinking state). As a result, the combination of symbols that generated the winning combination is displayed in an emphasized manner, so that only the display of the “watermelon” that is the index symbol continues even though there is no “watermelon” alignment on any line. The occurrence of inconvenience that misleads the player by being displayed can be prevented. In FIG. 32 (e), the “watermelon” of the index symbol displayed in FIG. 32 (b) is displayed in a reduced size, but not limited to this, the index symbol displayed in FIG. 32 (b). The symbol combinations that are stopped on the winning line LN may be highlighted without changing the “watermelon”. Also, the notification effects shown in FIGS. 32C and 32E are terminated when the next game start operation is performed.

  FIG. 32 (f) is an effect example when “Bell / Watermelon / Bell” is displayed on the winning line LN after the third stop, and no watermelon winning has occurred. When no winning occurs, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), the indicator symbol displayed in FIG. 32 (a) is erased, and the notification effect is ended. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that gives the player a misunderstanding as if a winning has occurred by continuously executing the notification effect after the game ends.

  Next, the production contents of the notification effects of patterns B to D will be described. When the notification effects of patterns B to D are executed, the index symbol corresponding to the lottery target role is the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 from when the start switch 7 is operated until the stop operation determined for each pattern is performed. It is displayed above the see-through window 3. The stop operation defined for each pattern is the third stop operation for pattern B and the second stop for pattern C regardless of the procedure / timing of the stop operation and whether or not a prize is actually generated thereafter. For the operation, the pattern D has a first stop operation.

  Here, a specific example of the notification effect of pattern C will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when a strong watermelon is won by operating the start switch 7, a symbol of “watermelon” which is an index symbol is displayed above the fluoroscopic window 3 and a notification effect is started.

  FIG. 33B is an example of the effect when the first stop operation is performed, but the notification effect started in FIG. 33A is continuously executed. FIG. 33 (c) is an example of an effect when the second stop operation is performed. The indicator symbol displayed in FIG. 33 (a) is deleted, and the notification effect ends. It should be noted that whether or not winning has been confirmed due to the outcome stopped by the first stop operation, whether or not winning has been confirmed regardless of the operation procedure after the second stop, and actually winning Regardless of whether or not it occurs, the notification effect of pattern C is uniformly terminated at the second stop. Similarly, for the pattern B and the pattern D, the notification effect started when the start switch 7 is operated is uniformly terminated at the third stop for the pattern B, and is uniformly terminated at the first stop for the pattern D.

  Next, the contents of the effect of the notification effect of pattern Y will be described. At the time of execution of the notification effect of the pattern Y, the indicator symbol corresponding to the lottery target role is highlighted in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 and above the fluoroscopic window 3 from the time of winning to the start operation of the next game. .

  Here, with reference to FIG. 34, the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Y is demonstrated. FIG. 34A shows a situation in which the symbol “watermelon” which is the indicator symbol is stopped on the invalid line LM3 due to the second stop operation in the game won by the strong watermelon. FIG. 34 (b) is an example of an effect when the third stop is performed and "Bell / Watermelon / Black 7" is displayed on the winning line LN and a right-down watermelon winning occurs. In this case, the “watermelon” as the index symbol is stopped on the invalid line LM3. Further, since the watermelon of the reel 2C is stopped on the winning line LN, the symbol “watermelon” as the index symbol is highlighted above the fluoroscopic window 3. FIG. 34 (c) shows an example of the effect when the BET operation is performed as the start operation of the next game. The display of the notification effect started in FIG. 34 (b) disappears, and the notification effect ends. Yes.

  Next, the production contents of the notification effect of the pattern Z will be described. When the notification effect of pattern Z is executed, the indicator symbol corresponding to the lottery target combination is displayed, and the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 35, the specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Z is demonstrated. FIG. 35A shows a case where a symbol that cannot be matched with the “watermelon” as the index symbol is stopped on any invalid line LM after the second stop operation is performed in the game where the strong watermelon is won.

  FIG. 35 (b) shows that the third stop and “Bell / Watermelon / White 7” are displayed on the winning line LN and a right-down watermelon winning has occurred, but any invalid line LM is an index symbol. It is an example of production when the “watermelon” alignment is not stopped. In this case, since the right-down watermelon winning has occurred, the “watermelon” symbol which is the index symbol is displayed above the fluoroscopic window 3, but the “watermelon” alignment is not stopped on any line. . For this reason, along with the display of the indicator symbol “watermelon”, the symbol combination “bell / watermelon / white 7” which is stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted. Also, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), when the BET operation is performed as the start operation of the next game, the information is erased and the notification effect is ended.

  Next, a specific example will be described when the index symbol alignment is stopped at the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 that do not intersect the winning line LN. FIG. 35 (d) shows a case where two “watermelons” which are index symbols are stopped on the invalid line LM <b> 1 by the second stop operation in the game won by the strong watermelon.

  FIG. 35 (e) shows that when the third stop is performed and “Bell / Black 7 / Replay” is displayed on the winning line LN and the upper watermelon has been won, the indicator symbol alignment is stopped on the invalid line LM1. It is an example of production when. In this case, the “watermelon” that is the index symbol is not stopped on the winning line LN. For this reason, along with the display of the indicator symbol “watermelon”, the symbol combination “bell / black 7 / replay” which is stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted. Note that the notification effect shown in FIG. 35 (e) is erased and ended when a BET operation is performed as a start operation of the next game.

  Next, an example of an effect when the specific winning symbol is determined as the notification symbol will be described. A specific example of the pattern A notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 (a) shows a case where a notice effect is started by displaying the symbol of “bell”, which is a specific winning symbol, above the fluoroscopic window 3 when a strong watermelon is won by operating the start switch 7. A production example is shown.

  On the other hand, when a watermelon winning occurs in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game (for example, when the outcome stops in FIG. 36C described later), any “cherry” of the reels 2L to 2R is placed on the winning line LN. "The design will not be stopped. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36 (a '), no cherry is displayed in the notification effect in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game. The symbols that can be displayed as the symbol of the announcement effect when the outcome of FIG. 36C is stopped are limited to “bell”, “watermelon”, and “black 7” derived on the winning line LN.

  In the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, there are symbols that are not stopped on the winning line LN (hereinafter also referred to as non-stop symbols) regardless of the operation timing in reel control. In the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, for example, the reel control for stopping the cherry of the left reel 2L on the winning line LN is not performed. This is because the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped on the winning line LN and the middle cherries where winning is generated are not won. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 36 (a '), in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, it can be said that the notification effect of displaying the cherry that is a non-stop symbol is not executed.

  FIG. 36 (b) continues even if the second stop is made, at least until the display result is derived without changing the mode of “bell”, which is the specific winning symbol, from the start of the notification effect. Can be displayed. In FIG. 36 (c), the third stop and “Bell / Watermelon / Black 7” are displayed on the winning line LN and the right-down watermelon winning has occurred. Since it does not exist on the invalid line LM, in addition to the display of the “bell” of the specific winning symbol displayed above the transparent window 3, “Bell watermelon” which is a symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN “Black 7” is highlighted.

  In FIG. 36 (c), the specific winning symbol “Bell” displayed in FIG. 36 (b) is displayed in a reduced size. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 36 (b) is displayed. The combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN may be highlighted without changing the “bell” of the winning symbol. Also, the notification effect shown in FIG. 36C ends when the next game start operation is performed. In FIG. 36C, the “bell” alignment does not exist, but the “bell” of the left reel 2L is stopped on the pay line LN, and therefore, even after the third stop, FIG. The aspect shown by may be maintained as it is. Since the “bell” symbol stopped on the winning line LN is notified, the player is not misunderstood or misunderstood.

  FIG. 36D is an example of the effect when the BET operation is performed as the start operation of the next game. As shown in FIG. 36 (d), the specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 36 (a) is erased, and the notification effect ends.

  FIG. 36E shows an effect example when “Bell / Watermelon Bell” is displayed on the winning line LN after the third stop and no watermelon winning has occurred. When no winning has occurred, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), the specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 36 (a) is erased, and the notification effect ends. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that gives the player a misunderstanding as if a winning has occurred by continuously executing the notification effect after the game ends.

  Next, a specific example of the notification effect of pattern C will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 37 (a), the symbol “Bell”, which is a specific winning symbol, is displayed above the fluoroscopic window 3, and a notice effect is started. FIG. 37B is an example of the effect when the first stop operation is performed, but the notification effect started in FIG. 37A is continuously executed. FIG. 37C is an example of the effect when the second stop operation is performed. The specific winning symbol displayed in FIG. 37A is erased, and the notification effect is ended.

  Next, a specific example of the notification effect of pattern Y will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 38A, the second stop operation is performed in the game where the strong watermelon is won, the “watermelon” symbol as the indicator symbol stops on the invalid line LM3, and the “ "Bell" shows the situation where it stopped.

  FIG. 38 (b) is an example of an effect when the third stop is performed and "Bell / Watermelon / Black 7" is displayed on the winning line LN and a right-down watermelon winning occurs. In this case, since the bell of the reel 2L is stopped on the winning line LN, the symbol “bell” which is the specific winning symbol is highlighted above the see-through window 3. Since the “bell” symbol stopped on the winning line LN is informed, the player will not be misunderstood or mistaken. In FIG. 38 (c), in addition to the display of the special winning symbol “BELL”, the symbol combination “BELL, SUIKER, BLACK 7” which is stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted. It may be.

  On the other hand, when a watermelon winning occurs in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game (for example, when the outcome stops in FIG. 38 (b)), any “cherry” symbol of the reels 2L to 2R is placed on the winning line LN. Also has not been stopped. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 38 (b '), no cherry is displayed in the notification effect at the time of winning in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game. The symbols that can be displayed as the notification effect symbols when the outcome in FIG. 38B is stopped are limited to “bell”, “watermelon”, and “black 7” derived on the winning line LN.

  When a winning is generated in the weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination are stopped on the winning line LN, for example, the cherry on the left reel 2L that generates the cherry winning is won. It cannot be stopped on line LN. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 38 (b ′), when a winning occurs in a weak watermelon or strong watermelon winning game, a notification effect that displays a cherry that is unrelated to the watermelon winning is executed. It can be said that there is no.

  Next, a specific example of the notification effect of the pattern Z will be described with reference to FIG. 39 (a) to 39 (c) show a case where a symbol that cannot be matched with the “watermelon” that is the index symbol on any invalid line LM is stopped when the second stop operation is performed in the game won by strong watermelon. 39 (d) and 39 (e) show the case where the index symbol alignment is stopped at the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 that do not intersect the winning line LN. In any case, the “BELL” of the specific winning symbol is shown. ”And a symbol combination“ Bell / Watermelon / White 7 ”which is stopped on the winning line LN. Also, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), when the BET operation is performed as the start operation of the next game, the game is erased and the notification effect is ended.

  FIG. 39 (e) shows that when the third stop is performed and “Bell / Black 7 / Replay” is displayed on the winning line LN and the upper watermelon has been won, the indicator symbol alignment is stopped on the invalid line LM1. It is an example of production when. In this case, the specific winning symbol alignment is not stopped on the winning line LN. For this reason, in addition to the display of the special winning symbol “BELL”, the symbol combination “BELL / BLACK 7 / REPLAY” which is stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted.

Next, main effects obtained by the notification effect in the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) When a strong watermelon including a right-down watermelon and a weak watermelon are selected, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), a notification effect for displaying a character image of “watermelon” which is an index symbol as a notification symbol; Any of the notification effects that display the character image of “Bell” (specific winning symbol) that is the left symbol of the right-down watermelon symbol combination as the notification symbol can be executed, and the game has been selected as an AT. The notice effect for notifying the specific winning symbol is executed only when the advantage to the player is high. For this reason, it is possible to execute not only the notification effect for notifying the indicator symbol but also the notification effect for notifying the specific winning symbol indicating that the advantage for the player is high, and it is suggested whether any is executed. Since the symbol is a symbol that constitutes the winning symbol combination of the right-down watermelon, it can be prevented that the symbol displayed only on the invalid line is suggested. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to misidentify the symbols that are not stopped or not stopped on the winning line LN as a result of the game.

  In addition, since the specific winning symbol is the bell-right bell 4 and bell replay indicator symbol, the announcement effect for notifying the specific winning symbol is executed and the bell-right bell 4 and bell replay are not won. When a watermelon is won, etc., the player can have a sense of expectation that the player has won the AT while having unexpectedness.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 8, when the winning symbol combination of the right-down watermelon is stopped on the winning line LN, “watermelon / watermelon / watermelon” is stopped on the invalid line. For this reason, it is possible to impress as if the symbol combination that generates a right-down watermelon winning is a combination consisting of only “watermelon”, and as a result, the “bell” that is a specific winning symbol is announced as a notification symbol. After that, it is possible to improve the unexpectedness when winning a watermelon without winning any of the bell to right bell 4 and the bell replay.

  (3) The notification effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that is being watched by the player. For this reason, it is possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that misidentifies the player.

  (4) According to the notification effects described in FIGS. 31 to 39, etc., when the display result is derived by the third stop operation, only the symbols that are not on the winning line LN among the display results are suggested. There is nothing. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes a player to misidentify a symbol that is not on the winning line LN as a result of one game that is a winning determination target.

  (5) According to the contents of the effects described in FIGS. 32A to 32D among the notification effects of the pattern A, the mode of the notification effects when the display result is derived has not changed from the start time. For this reason, since the player does not think that the notification effect suggests the result of the game, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the game result to be mistaken.

  In addition, even when there is no index symbol alignment in any line, the effect content is switched to the same effect as the pattern Z as described in FIG. Since the notification effect is ended as described with reference to FIG. 32 (f), it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying a symbol that is not on the winning line LN as a result of one game that is a winning determination target.

  (6) According to the notification effects of patterns B to D described in FIG. 33, the notification effect is terminated before the display result is derived. For this reason, since the player does not think that the notification effect suggests the result of the game, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the game result to be mistaken.

  In addition, the notification effects of the patterns B to D are terminated at a predetermined timing regardless of the operation procedure or the presence or absence of winning, so that the processing can be made common. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load.

  (7) As shown in the distribution ratio of the pattern Y in FIG. 31 (b), the notification effect of the pattern Y that highlights only the index symbol is either the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3, LM4. It is executed only when it exists, and is not executed when it exists on the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 or when the index symbol alignment itself does not exist. That is, when the suggested index pattern is not on the winning line LN, the pattern Y notification effect is not executed. As a result, the notification effect of the pattern Y can be executed without misrecognizing the game result.

  (8) According to the notification effect of the pattern Z described with reference to FIG. 35, an index symbol (see FIGS. 13 and 14) corresponding to the lottery object combination is displayed and a winning that is stopped on the winning line LN is generated. The symbol combination to be displayed is displayed. For this reason, when the notification effect of the pattern Z is executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the game result to be mistaken regardless of the derived display result.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the symbol combination that generates a winning stop on the winning line LN is displayed more emphasized than the index symbol. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in which the result of the game is misidentified by the suggestion by the index symbol.

[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.

[Suggested aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, the example of displaying the character image of the indicator symbol or the specific winning symbol itself as an indication mode of the notification symbol to be notified in the notification effect has been described. A character image that can be recalled may be displayed. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a character image for one watermelon is displayed. When suggesting a bell, a bell character image having a shape different from that of the bell shown in FIG. 2 is displayed. Alternatively, a character image of a symbol (including a symbol not shown in FIG. 2) whose outer shape is similar to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol may be displayed. A symbol with a similar outer shape refers to a symbol that has the same aesthetics (impression) that is caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result, is the same symbolically. A design that can be recognized as being (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). It should be noted that specific examples of similar symbols will be described in detail in the “Regarding notification effect by pattern Z” column.

  In addition, as a suggestion mode of the notice symbol to be notified in the notice effect, a character image that is a part of the index symbol or the specific winning symbol and can identify the suggestion target from the part may be displayed. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a character image that can identify a watermelon skin portion is displayed. When suggesting a bell, a character image that can identify one bell is displayed. There may be. In addition, when a specific character is included in the suggested index design or the specific winning design, an image of the specific character may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the character image corresponding to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol is displayed as the indication pattern of the notification symbol to be notified in the notification effect has been described. However, it corresponds to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it suggests an event, and may be a color corresponding to an index symbol or a specific winning symbol, and a color reminiscent of the symbol. For example, when suggesting a watermelon, a green flag that occupies most of the skin, which is a characteristic part of the watermelon, is displayed. When suggesting a bell, a yellow flag that occupies the entire bell is displayed. You may do. In this way, it may indicate the color with the highest occupancy ratio among the colors of the characteristic parts of the suggestion target, and the occupancy ratio is the highest among the colors of the overall design target pattern. It may suggest a high color.

  In addition, the event corresponding to the index symbol or the specific winning symbol is not limited to the character image or color, but the silhouette of the symbol to be suggested, the message that can identify the symbol to be suggested, the name of the symbol to be suggested May be output by voice, or an LED may be provided in advance for each symbol that may be a suggestion target, and an LED corresponding to the symbol that is the suggestion target is turned on. Moreover, you may make it vary the suggestion aspect which suggests the pattern which can become a suggestion object for every pattern of notification production | presentation.

[About specific prizes]
In the above-described embodiment, the right-down watermelon is exemplified as the specific winning that occurs when the combination of the identification information at the winning determination position becomes a specific combination including the predetermined identification information and the specific identification information. However, the specific winning is not limited to the right-down watermelon, but may be a winning combination in which a combination of winning symbols is composed of at least two types of symbols. For example, as a specific prize, a right falling bell may be adopted instead of or in addition to the right falling watermelon. As shown in FIG. 31 (a), the notification effect is executed with a predetermined probability even when the right-down bell is won (when the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 are won in FIG. 15). In this case, the index symbol is a bell, and the specific winning symbol is a replay and a plum. Further, at the time of winning the right-down bell, an AT lottery is performed, and a notification symbol is determined according to a ratio according to whether or not the AT is won. For example, the notification symbol may be determined so that the rate of winning the AT when determined as the specific winning symbol is higher than the rate of winning the AT when determined as the indicator symbol. . The specific winning is not limited to a small combination, and a re-playing combination may be adopted.

[Advantage]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), by determining the notification symbol at a rate according to whether or not the AT is won, when the specific winning symbol is notified, An example has been described that suggests that the advantage for a cage player is high. However, as long as it indicates that the advantage to the player is higher when the specific winning symbol is announced than when the indicator symbol is announced, not limited to this, when not winning AT However, the specific winning symbol may be notified at a predetermined rate (for example, a rate at which the execution rate is lower than that at the time of winning the AT, or an extremely low rate).

  In the above-described embodiment, the AT is illustrated as an example of the advantageous state, and the expectation for the AT winning is illustrated as an example of the advantageous state. However, the advantage is not limited to the degree of expectation for AT winning, but may be the degree of expectation of the number of AT games given by AT winning. In addition, the advantage is a replay time (RT) in which the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus (RB), or the replay winning probability is higher than that in the case where the winning probability of the small role is in a predetermined state. ), Concentration state of small roles, challenge time (CT) in which at least one reel pull-in range is narrower than usual and all small roles are allowed to be generated in each game, winning prize winning probability The expected degree of winning such as a pseudo bonus notifying the operation procedure for winning the winning small role over a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are consumed) and the advantageous state thereof Medium advantage (number of games, winning percentage, etc.) may be used.

  In addition, the degree of advantage is a state in which the probability of being controlled in these advantageous states (AT, BB, etc.) is high, the state in which the probability of being controlled in a freeze state that delays the progress of the game is high, and the number of AT games It may be controlled such that the number of games is added with a high probability, etc., or the number of games added to AT is likely to be increased, etc. The degree of advantage may be provided depending on whether or not the state is in these states. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). Depending on whether it is a state which improves a special privilege, the interest of a game, etc., you may make it provide the level of an advantage. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[Notification production started before derivation of display result]
In the above-described embodiment, the patterns A to D that are started when the start switch 7 is operated are exemplified as the notification effects that are started before the display result is derived. However, the timing of starting the notification effect that is started before the display result is derived is not limited to when the start switch 7 is operated, but according to the reel rotation start, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the random number lottery. Any timing such as a determined timing may be used, and the start timing may be different for each of the patterns A to D.

  Further, the start timing may be varied according to the degree of advantage for the player. For example, when a lottery target winning with a high degree of AT lottery (middle cherries, etc.) is started, the start timing of the announcement effect is later than when a lottery target winning with a low AT lottery (such as the left bell) is won. You may do it.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 31 (a), the example in which the pattern of the notification effect is determined according to the winning situation has been described, but the pattern of the notification effect may be further subdivided. For example, the winning status corresponding to “when winning any one other than the left” at the time of winning the small role includes left bell 1 to right bell 4 shown in FIG. 15. Among these, the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 do not include the middle bell, while the middle bell 1 to the right bell 4 include the middle bell. For this reason, when the middle bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won, the bells can be aligned on the winning line LN, but when the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 is selected, the bells cannot be aligned on the winning line LN. Focusing on this point, for example, the announcement effect lottery may be executed according to different distribution ratios when the middle bell 1 to the right bell 4 is won and the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 is won. When winning the bell 1 to the right bell 4, a special pattern that cannot be determined when the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 is won may be determined.

[Notification production by pattern A]
As shown in FIGS. 32 (c), (e), and (f), the notification effect by the pattern A changes the effect contents according to the presence / absence of the index symbol pattern and the presence / absence of winning when the display result is derived. Although the example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the display result is derived, the content of the effect is not changed regardless of the presence or absence of the index symbols and the presence or absence of the winning prize, and the aspect of the notification effect started in FIG. You may make it display continuously, without changing. In addition, the display effect is not changed uniformly before and after derivation of the display result, and when the winning does not occur, the notice effect is ended, but when the winning occurs, the display is continuously displayed without changing. Also good. Even when configured in this way, the aspect of the notice effect when the display result is derived has not changed since the start of the notice effect, and the notice effect suggests the result of the game. Since there is nothing to make the player think, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that misleads the result of the game.

  Further, when the display result is derived during the execution of the notification effect by the pattern A, if the indicator symbol pattern is present in any of the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM3 and LM4, the same as the notification effect of the pattern Y. In addition, a notification symbol (an index symbol or a specific winning symbol) may be highlighted. In this case, when there is no indicator symbol set in any of the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM3 and LM4, the notification effect start mode may be maintained without highlighting the notification symbol. .

  Moreover, the notification effect by pattern A demonstrated the example which does not change the aspect until it starts display result derivation. However, as long as the mode at the start and the mode at which the display result is derived match, the mode of the notification effect is changed after the start until the display result is derived. It may be. For example, it may change every stop operation, and may return to the mode at the start of the notice effect by the third stop operation. Even when configured in this way, the same effects as those described in the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  Further, as shown in the effect content column of pattern A in FIG. 31A, when a winning occurs in the game in which the notification effect of pattern A is executed, there is no index symbol arrangement on any line. In some cases, the content is switched to the same effect as the pattern Z, and when there is an indicator symbol set, it is maintained until the next game start operation is performed without changing the mode of the notification effect being executed from before the winning occurs. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case of the notification effect when a winning occurs in the game in which the pattern A notification effect is executed is indicated by either the winning line LN or the invalid line LM3 or LM4 intersecting the winning line LN. You may make it divide according to whether a pattern match exists. For example, when the index symbol set does not exist in any of the winning line LN, the invalid line LM3, or LM4, the effect content is switched to the same effect as the pattern Z, while the index symbol set is one of the winning line LN, the invalid line LM3, or LM4. May be maintained until the next game start operation is performed without changing the state of the notification effect being executed before the winning occurs. As a result, for example, even when the indicator symbol set is present in the winning line LM1 or LM2, the notification effect suggesting only the indicator symbol shown in FIG. 32C is executed without changing the aspect of the notification effect. Can be prevented.

  Further, regardless of whether or not there is an indicator symbol set, the notification symbol may be divided according to whether or not it exists on the winning line LN. Specifically, for example, when a winning occurs in a game in which a pattern A notification effect is executed, and when a notification symbol does not exist on the winning line LN (for example, when watermelons are aligned on the invalid line LM1), While the effect content is the same as that of pattern Z, when the notification symbol is present on the winning line LN, the mode of the notification effect being executed before the occurrence of winning is changed regardless of whether or not the indicator symbol alignment exists. Instead, it may be maintained until the next game start operation is performed. Thereby, for example, when the notification symbol does not exist on the winning line LN, the notification effect suggesting only the indicator symbol shown in FIG. 32C is executed without changing the aspect of the notification effect. Can be prevented. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent a player from misidentifying a symbol that is not on the winning line LN as a result of one game that is a winning determination target.

  Even in the case of such a configuration, when the notification symbol is present on the winning line LN, it may be switched to the production content similar to the pattern Z with a predetermined probability. For example, when the notification symbol is present on the winning line LN and the indicator symbol set is present, the state of the notification effect being executed is not changed (or switched to the pattern Y) before the winning occurs, and the notification symbol is the winning line. When the symbol pattern is not present when it is on the LN, the notification effect that is being executed is not changed (or switched to the pattern Y) from the occurrence of the winning with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%), and the predetermined probability (for example, 50). %) May be switched to the same content as the pattern Z. When an index symbol does not exist on the winning line LN at the time of winning, the pattern Y notification effect is not switched regardless of whether or not the index symbol alignment exists.

[Notification production by patterns B to D]
Although the patterns B to D are exemplified as the notification effect to be ended before the display result is derived, only one of the patterns B to D may be provided.

  In addition, the example in which the end timing is the stop operation timing has been described, but the end timing is not limited to this as long as it is a timing before the display result is derived, and when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the notification effect. It may be terminated, or when the suggested index symbol alignment condition is not satisfied (when the indicator symbol is “watermelon”, “watermelon” is aligned on any line. It may be the one that is terminated when the player is unable to complete the action.

[Notification effect starting after the display result is derived]
In the above-described embodiment, the patterns Y and Z that are started when a winning occurs are exemplified as the notification effect that starts after the display result is derived. The example in which the notification effects of the patterns Y and Z are always executed when a winning occurs has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed with a predetermined execution probability when a winning occurs. Further, the execution probability may be determined so as to differ depending on the type of winning prize winning combination, presence / absence of an index symbol match, an index symbol match line, and the like.

[Notification production by pattern Y]
The notification effect by the pattern Y has been described with respect to an example that is executed only when the index symbol set exists in either the winning line LN or the invalid line LM3 or LM4. Even if there is no LN or invalid line LM3 or LM4, it can be executed when a winning has occurred and the notification pattern to be suggested exists on the winning line LN. Further, in this case, it is also possible to display not only the notification symbol but also the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN including the notification symbol.

  In addition, an example in which the form of the notification effect by the pattern Y is the same regardless of whether the index symbol alignment is on the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3 and LM4 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the notification effect by the pattern Y may be different depending on whether the index symbol alignment is on the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3 and LM4. For example, when the index symbol set is on the winning line LN, an effect of moving and displaying the notification symbol on the horizontal line is executed in the display area 51a, whereas when the indicator symbol set is on the invalid line LM3, the display area is displayed. In 51a, an effect may be executed in which the notification symbol is moved and displayed on a line that falls to the right as in the case of the invalid line LM3.

[Notification production by pattern Z]
When displaying a notification symbol and a winning symbol combination on the winning line where the winning has occurred, such as a notification effect by pattern Z, etc., one indicates the notification symbol (or the type of winning) and the other indicates a winning Information that can specify that the winning symbol combination on the line is indicated (for example, a message such as “Bell / Watermelon / White 7” stops and “Watermelon” is awarded! ”) Is also displayed. May be.

  In addition, as an effect suggesting a winning symbol combination on the winning line, a winning symbol combination on the winning line in which the winning is generated (a winning line in the case where a plurality of winning lines are provided) is displayed. For example, only the reel LED 55 corresponding to the winning line on which the winning has been generated may be controlled to be turned on, and the symbols of the reels stopped on the winning line in which the winning has been generated may be used. For example, it may be configured such that the symbols (for example, middle symbols) are visible and the symbols (for example, symbols other than the middle symbols) on reels at other positions are not visible or difficult to visually recognize. For example, as a control for making the symbols at other positions invisible, a movable member capable of concealing other than the winning line that has won a prize is provided, and the movable member is driven. Good. In addition, as control for making it difficult to visually recognize the symbols at other positions, the control is performed so that the area other than the winning line that has won the prize is opaque, and the image is displayed in the area other than the winning line that has won the prize. Control to display may be used. In this case, the effect that suggests the notification symbol may be the same effect as the notification effect shown in FIG.

  In the notification effect by the pattern Z in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination that is stopped on the winning line LN is highlighted to make the symbol combination stand out from the notification symbol has been described. However, the method of making the symbol combination on the winning line LN more conspicuous than the notification symbol is not limited to this. For example, the symbol combination may be displayed larger than the notification symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), the area for displaying the symbol combination on the winning line LN is set to be larger than the area for displaying the “watermelon” which is the notification symbol. “Bell / Black 7 / Replay” may be displayed larger than “Watermelon” to make “Bell / Black 7 / Replay” stand out. Of the areas surrounded by the dotted lines in FIG. 35 (f), the narrow area indicates the area for displaying the notification symbol, and the wide area indicates the area for displaying the symbol combination on the winning line LN. Also in this case, the symbol combination on the winning line LN may be highlighted.

  Although the example in which the notification effect by the pattern Z is not executed when the indicator symbol set is present on the winning line LN has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be executed even when the indicator symbol match is present on the winning line LN. It may be.

  In addition, an example in which the aspect of the notification effect by the pattern Z is the same regardless of the presence or absence of the indicator symbol line or the indicator symbol match has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the notification effect by the pattern Z may be varied depending on the presence or absence of the indicator symbol line. As an example of changing according to the presence / absence of the index symbol pattern, for example, when there is an index symbol pattern, the notification effect is executed in the form shown in FIG. You may make it display only the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN, without displaying a symbol.

  Further, the example in which the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN displayed by the notification effect by the pattern Z is an image of the symbol itself has been described. However, a plurality of types of symbols whose outer shapes are similar to each other are arranged on a predetermined reel, and the symbols on the predetermined reel on the winning line LN are any of a plurality of types of symbols whose outer shapes are similar to each other. In a slot machine with a symbol combination that will generate a prize, when the symbol combination is displayed as a notice effect by the pattern Z, all symbols of a plurality of types are displayed as symbols corresponding to a predetermined reel. Alternatively, a symbol that is actually stopped among a plurality of types of symbols may be displayed, and a symbol similar to any of the plurality of types of symbols (a symbol that is not arranged on the reel) is displayed. It may be a thing.

  Specifically, for example, when the bell design shown on the reel 2L in FIG. 2 is the bell a and the bell b is similar in outer shape to the bell a (for example, the outer frame line of the bell a is a double line). In addition, a bell machine in which the bell a and the bell b are arranged on the reel 2L and the left symbol constituting the right-down watermelon shown in FIG. 35B is the bell a or the bell b is generated. In the case of displaying the symbol combination as a notification effect by the pattern Z, “Bell a / Bell b / Watermelon / White 7” may be displayed, and the bell actually stopped on the winning line LN is “ "Bell a" may be displayed as "Bell a / Watermelon / White 7", and Bell c similar to both Bell a and Bell b (for example, only the outer frame line of Bell a and outside There is no line in the border) May be actually stopped to have regardless of the type of design of the bell labeled "Bell c · watermelon, white 7" if. A symbol with a similar outer shape refers to a symbol that has the same aesthetics (impression) that is caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result, is the same symbolically. A design that can be recognized as being (it is difficult to recognize as a different design).

  Further, the notification effect by the pattern Z may be executed before the display result is derived. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated, a notice effect may be started by displaying an indicator symbol specified from the winning situation and a symbol combination (winning symbol combination) that can be stopped on the winning line LN. . More specifically, when the start switch 7 is operated, the notification effect shown in FIG. 35 (b) or FIG. 35 (e) may be executed so that the player can aim for the combination of the index symbol and the winning symbol. In addition, as the contents of the effect of the announcement effect by the pattern Z, as long as the combination of the index symbol and the winning symbol is included, it is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 35B or FIG. You may make it display the image similar to the result of the game visually recognized. For example, in a winning situation in which the game result shown in FIG. 35 (e) can be derived, a 3 × 3 matrix is displayed when the start switch 7 is operated, and the upper line (corresponding to the invalid line LM1) on the matrix is displayed. ) Has "Watermelon" as an indicator symbol, "Bell / Black 7 / Replay" is stopped as a winning symbol combination in the middle line (corresponding to the winning line LN), and other squares are left blank (no symbol) An image may be displayed as a notice effect. In other words, a winning symbol combination that is a game result and an index symbol that is related to the game result may be announced as an example of the game result derived therefrom. As a result, the player can stop and operate the indicator symbol “watermelon” at the top, and the winning symbol combination is already displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that misidentifies the player as a result of one game. When there are a plurality of types of winning symbol combinations, all winning symbol combinations are displayed together with the index symbols, and only the winning symbol combinations that are stopped on the winning line LN are displayed when the display result is derived. In addition, the display may be switched, and only one predetermined winning symbol combination is displayed together with the index symbol, and only the winning symbol combination that is stopped on the winning line LN when the display result is derived is displayed. You may make it switch a display so that it may display.

  In addition, the size of each symbol when the symbol combination on the winning line LN is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the notification effect by the pattern Z is the size of the actual symbol arranged on the reels 2L to 2R. It may be displayed in the same size as the size (for example, 25 mm long × 35 mm wide) or may be displayed so as to be larger than the actual symbol. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a misunderstanding that the symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are different from the symbols arranged on the reels 2L to 2R. it can.

[End timing of announcement effect that is executed even after the display result is derived]
In the embodiment described above, the end timing of the notification effect that is executed even after the display result is derived is exemplified by the timing at which the next game start operation is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the next game start operation is performed. Until a predetermined time (5 seconds) elapses.

[About emphasis in announcement production]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the suggestion target is blinked as an emphasis in the notification effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion target may be enlarged and displayed. It may change the color of different images (for example, change the background color to black). Further, the display is not limited to the emphasis on the display method, and control for outputting a specific sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 or control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 in a specific manner is performed. Good. Even in the case of emphasis, the notification effect may be executed at a level corresponding to the volume and light amount set by the store or player described above, or the volume and light amount set by the store or player. Regardless of this, the notification effect may be executed at a predetermined level.

[Notice production lottery]
In the above-described embodiment, when the notification effect of pattern A is executed, the notification effect can be continued even after the display result is derived, so that the notification effect lottery referring to the second notification effect pattern lottery table is not performed. As described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a winning occurs in a game in which a notification effect based on the pattern B is executed, the notification effect lottery with reference to the second notification effect pattern lottery table is not performed. In addition, at the end of the game in which the notification effects based on the patterns A to D are being executed, the notification effect lottery with reference to the second notification effect pattern lottery table may not be performed.

  Even when a notification effect based on the pattern A is executed, when a winning occurs in the game, a notification effect lottery with reference to the second notification effect pattern lottery table is performed, and the notification effect based on the pattern A is performed. The notification effect may be started by switching to the notification effect by the pattern according to the result of the notification effect lottery. Even when configured in this way, the same effects as those described in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In addition, in the second notification effect pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 31B, an example in which the pattern of the notification effect is determined according to whether or not the index symbol pattern is present and the line where the index symbol pattern is aligned. explained. However, as for the notification effect at the time of winning a prize, the pattern may be determined according to whether or not the notification symbol is present on the winning line LN regardless of whether or not the indicator symbol alignment is present. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent a player from misidentifying a symbol that is not on the winning line LN as a result of one game that is a winning determination target.

  For example, when the notification symbol exists on the winning line LN, even if the indicator symbol set does not exist, the notification effect of the pattern Z is determined, and when the notification symbol does not exist on the winning line LN, the indicator symbol set aligns. Even when there is, the notification effect of the pattern Y may be determined. Therefore, the notification effect of the pattern Z is not only when the indicator symbol set is on the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3 and LM4 as shown in FIG. However, it may be executed even when the notice symbol is on the winning line LN (for example, when the display result in FIG. 35B is derived). On the other hand, even if the index symbols are aligned, when the notification symbol is not on the winning line LN (for example, when the display result of FIG. 35 (e) is derived), the notification effect of pattern Z is not executed and the notification of pattern Y is performed. You may make it become possible to perform an effect. Note that the notification effect of the pattern Z may be executed with a predetermined probability even when the notification symbol is present on the winning line LN.

  Even in the case of such a configuration, the pattern Z may be executed with a predetermined probability when the notification symbol exists on the winning line LN. For example, the pattern Y is always executed when the notification symbol is present on the winning line LN and the indicator symbol set is present, and the predetermined probability is obtained when the notification symbol is present on the winning line LN and the indicator symbol set is not present. The pattern Y may be executed with (for example, 50%), and the pattern Z may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). When the notification symbol does not exist on the winning line LN, the notification effect of the pattern Y is not executed regardless of whether or not the indicator symbol alignment exists.

[About the notice execution period]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 regardless of the state of the slot machine 1, the example in which the notification effect is executed according to the winning situation or the winning situation has been described. However, the notification effect may be executed only during a predetermined period. For example, since the navigation effect is executed during the AT, the notification effect may be executed only during the non-AT. Even in such a configuration, when the degree of advantage for the player is extremely increased during the AT (for example, when the number of AT games is added), even during the AT, it is an exception. You may make it perform notification production. Thereby, it is possible to give a premiere feeling to the announcement effect executed during the predetermined period and to improve the interest of the game.

[Release error]
In the present embodiment, the error cancellation process shown in FIG. 23 is exemplified to describe the cancellation of the opening error of the front door 1b, but other modes may be used.

  For example, an overflow error detected when the overflow tank 35 is full, a medal replenishment error detected when there are no medals stored in the hopper tank 34a, a medal from the hopper tank 34a or from the hopper tank 34a. A foreign object other than medals is detected by a hopper error detected when a foreign object other than a medal stays in the path to the payout opening 9 or when a medal is jammed in the medal payout opening 9. FIG. 23 shows the cancellation of other errors managed by the main control unit 41, such as a reel error detected when the selector error reel detected when it is detected does not rotate or stop normally. The release processing may be applied.

  For example, a command missing when a command from the main control unit 41 is missing, a command abnormality detected when the command from the main control unit 41 is abnormal, or when the AT count becomes an abnormal value The cancellation process illustrated in FIG. 23 may be applied to cancellation of other errors managed by the sub-control unit 91 such as a detected AT counter error.

  In the present embodiment, the reset switch 23 is operated as a method for canceling the door opening error state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the door opening error state may be canceled by an operation such as turning the key for opening the front door 1b counterclockwise, or a switch for error cancellation other than the reset switch 23 is provided. Also good.

  Further, an error canceling switch such as the reset switch 23 may be provided inside the slot machine 1 (for example, inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b) or outside the slot machine 1 ( For example, it may be provided on the outside of the housing 1a or the outside of the front door 1b. In view of the fact that only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b can operate, it is preferable that the switch for canceling the error is provided inside the slot machine 1. Further, an error canceling switch that is locked only by a store clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b. In any case, it is preferable that the switch for canceling the error can be operated on condition that the front door 1b is opened.

  In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened and a door opening error state occurs, the reset switch 23 is operated to release the door opening error state, and thereafter various operations such as setting change (for example, By turning the setting key switch 37 ON), various settings such as shifting to a setting change state could be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such error cancellation and setting method.

  For example, when the front door 1b is opened and a door open error state occurs, various operations such as setting change (for example, the setting key switch 37 is turned on) are performed, and further, the reset switch 23 is operated to open the door. The error state may be canceled and various settings may be executed such as shifting to a setting change. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is opened and a door open error state occurs, various operations such as setting change (for example, the setting key switch 37 is turned on) are performed, and further various operations such as setting change are performed again (for example, , The setting key switch 37 is turned ON), the door opening error state is released, and various settings such as shifting to a setting change can be executed. In any case, it is preferable that the door opening error state is released on the condition that the front door 1b is opened, and various settings can be executed on the condition that the door opening error state is released.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the door opening error state is canceled on the condition that the opening of the cover 23a covering the reset switch 23 is detected. The cover 23a may be a key that only the store clerk can attach to the cover 23a, and only the store clerk can open the cover 23a.

  In the present embodiment, even when the reset switch 23 is operated, when the front door 1b is closed, an input signal based on the operation is not accepted effectively, and thus the door opening error state is illegally released. It was what prevented it. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is closed, the reset switch 23 is operated and can be operated, and a signal based on the operation is input to a control unit such as the main control unit 41. However, the control unit cannot be processed based on the signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the front door 1b is closed, the reset switch 23 becomes inoperable (for example, fixed and does not move), or the reset switch 23 operates and can be operated. However, a signal based on the operation may not be input to the control unit (for example, power is not supplied to the input sensor of the control unit).

[Error notification mode]
In the present embodiment, the door opening notification is performed using the effect LED 52, the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54, but the door opening notification may be performed using other notification means. .

  Further, the type and number of notification means used may be the same or different between the door opening notification in the notification mode before error cancellation and the door opening notification in the notification mode after error cancellation. In any case, it is preferable that the notification mode before error cancellation is a more prominent mode than the notification mode after error cancellation.

  In the present embodiment, when the predetermined period has elapsed after the door opening error state is canceled, the door opening error state is entered again, and the notification mode of the door opening notification is also changed from the notification mode after error cancellation to the notification before error cancellation. Although it changed into a mode, it is not restricted to this. For example, when the door opening error state is repeatedly repeated after the door opening error state is released, there is a suspicion of fraud. In this case, even after the door opening error state is released The door opening notification may be performed in a notification mode before error cancellation.

[About store settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk was able to set a payout rate, a production volume setting, a production light quantity setting, and a power saving mode as settings relating to the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the setting key switch 37 for confirming or changing the setting, the operation of the store-side setting switch 80 for setting the sound volume and the amount of light, and the stop switch for setting the power saving mode When the door open error state is canceled, various operations can be performed and various settings can be performed.On the other hand, when the door open error state is not cancelled, various settings cannot be performed without being effectively received. there were.

  However, the setting that can be made by an operation that becomes valid or invalid depending on whether or not the door opening error state is canceled may be other than this. For example, the store clerk sets the main side (a configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and a configuration connected to the game control board 40) and the sub side (the effect control board 90 such as the sub control unit 91). Are not limited to the settings included in the above and the configuration connected to the presentation control board 90), and other settings may be possible.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set the pressure (press) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the main setting, It may be possible to set the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the charging request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the production switch 56 as the setting on the sub side. As long as the slot machine has an RTC (real time clock) for measuring time, the store clerk may be able to set the time in the RTC as the setting on the sub-side. If the slot machine can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the effect mode in which character A is the leading role and the effect mode in which character B is the leading role), the store clerk can set the effect mode as the setting on the sub-side. It may be. The store clerk may be able to set the error notification mode and execution frequency that are executed when the medal is jammed or illegal, or when the stop switch is not operated in the recommended procedure, as the setting on the sub side. Further, the store clerk may be able to set the deletion or display of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side.

  Furthermore, a unit for switching between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting as described above may be provided. For example, FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a store-side setting screen in a modified example. Switching between main-side settings and sub-side settings will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the slot machine 1 is powered on, the front door 1b is opened, and a store clerk performs a call operation to display the store setting screen, the setting screen shown in FIG. The hall menu screen is displayed. On the hall menu screen, one of a mode for setting on the main side and a mode for setting on the sub side can be selected.

  When the main-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), there is a screen on which either one of the payout rate setting and the switch pressing setting, which is an example of the main-side setting, can be selected. Is displayed. When the payout rate setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), a screen on which any one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 40D, any one of the setting of the volume, the setting of the light amount, and the setting of the power saving mode, which is an example of the setting on the sub-side, A selectable screen is displayed. When the volume setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), a screen capable of selecting any one of levels 0 to F is displayed.

  In this way, the store clerk can selectively switch between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting, so that it is possible to easily make settings related to the game. In addition, a setting screen (for example, a hall menu screen) for switching between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 based on one operation (for example, a call operation). This makes it possible to make settings related to the game more easily and easily.

  In the present embodiment, even if the operation means for making various settings such as setting changes is operated, when the door open error state is not released, the input signal based on the operation is not accepted effectively. It was to prevent various settings from being made illegally. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, before the door opening error state is canceled, the operation means is operated and can be operated, and a signal based on the operation is input to the control unit such as the main control unit 41. The control unit cannot be processed based on the signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but before the door open error state is canceled, the operation means becomes inoperable (for example, fixed and cannot move), or the operation means is operated and can be operated. The signal based on the operation may not be input to the control unit (for example, power is not supplied to the input sensor of the control unit).

[About player settings]
In the present embodiment, the player can set the production volume and the production light quantity as settings relating to the game. However, the player sets the main side (configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40) and the sub side (effect control board such as the sub control unit 91). The configuration included in 90 and the configuration connected to the production control board 90, etc.) may be other settings.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure (press) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the main setting. Further, it may be possible to set the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the sub-side setting. The player may be able to set the effect mode as the setting on the sub side, or may be able to set characters, music, etc. appearing in the set effect mode. The player may be able to set the power saving mode as the setting on the sub side. The player may be able to set the deletion or display of game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side. Even if the player can display the password for managing the game history and input the password by communicating with the external server via the Internet with a portable terminal or the like as a setting on the sub side Good.

[About store operation]
In the present embodiment, in order for the store clerk to set and confirm the payout rate, it is necessary to operate the setting key switch 37 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 inside the housing 1a. In addition, in order to perform the reference setting of the volume and the light amount, it is necessary to operate the store side setting switch 80 provided inside the front door 1b. Therefore, only the clerk who can open the front door 1b can set and check the payout rate by operating the setting key switch 37. Similarly, only the clerk who can open the front door 1b. The store side setting switch 80 could be operated to set the reference volume and light intensity.

  However, the operation means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting may be provided inside the slot machine 1 (for example, inside the casing 1a or inside the front door 1b), or outside the slot machine 1 (for example, the casing). It may be provided outside the body 1a or outside the front door 1b. In view of the fact that only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b can operate, it is preferable that the operation means for executing various settings is provided inside the slot machine 1. Furthermore, a locked operation means that can be released only by a store clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b. In any case, it is preferable that the operation means for performing various settings can be operated on condition that the front door 1b is opened.

  Further, the operating means that can be operated only by the store clerk at the time of setting may be one that uses operating means operated by the player during a game or the like, similar to the setting of the power saving mode. For example, a game-related setting may be made by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order that only the store clerk knows.

  Note that the operating means for setting the power saving mode may also be provided at any location inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  The operation means for setting the payout rate, the operation means for setting the volume and light quantity reference, and the operation means for setting the power saving mode are different means as in this embodiment. Alternatively, all or some of these may be common means.

[Settings on the player side]
In the present embodiment, in order for the player to set the volume and the amount of light, it is necessary to operate the player side setting switch 70 provided outside the front door 1b.

  However, the operation means that the player can operate at the time of setting is not limited to the outside of the front door 1b, but may be provided outside the housing 1a that is difficult to operate, such as the side surface or the upper surface of the housing 1a. . In this way, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is no possibility that a player or a store clerk sitting next touches the operation means to operate.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b. In this case, it is only necessary for the player to be able to operate by exposing the operating means to the outside, for example, a hole is formed in the front door 1b.

  Furthermore, the operation means that can be operated by the player may be one using an operation means operated by the player during a game or the like. For example, the volume and light quantity may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod). It may be a provided stick controller. The player can select an item by moving the icon displayed on the screen by defeating the operation stick, and can determine the selected item by pressing the trigger button. Also good. Alternatively, the operation means that can be operated by the player may be a jog dial or a cross key.

[Means to prohibit store settings]
In the present embodiment, even if the operating means is operated, settings relating to the game are prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. For example, even when the setting key switch 37 is operated, the setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even when the store side setting switch 80 is operated, the reference setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and settings relating to games may be prohibited by other methods. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the operation means itself may not be operated. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the operation means can be operated, the input signal resulting from the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operating means is effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the process based on the input signal is not executed. There may be.

  Furthermore, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 40 and settings relating to the game are possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. It may not be. Or when the front door 1b is closed, even if a setting screen is displayed, the setting regarding a game may not be possible.

[Means to prohibit player settings]
In the present embodiment, even if the operating means is operated, settings relating to the game are prohibited when the front door 1b is open. For example, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated, the setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited when the front door 1b is opened.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and settings relating to games may be prohibited by other methods. For example, when the front door 1b is open, the operation means itself may not be operated. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if the operation means can be operated, an input signal by the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operation means is effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the process based on the input signal is not executed. There may be.

  Furthermore, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 40 and settings relating to the game are possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is opened. It may not be. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is open, even if the setting screen is displayed, it may not be possible to make settings related to the game.

[Volume and light intensity settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 80 to set the reference settings for the volume and the amount of light (setting of the first volume level and the first light level). In addition, the player can set the volume and the amount of light (setting the second volume level and the second light level) by operating the player side setting switch 70. In addition, regarding the volume setting, if the player tries to set a volume that exceeds the volume limit even though the volume is currently at the maximum or minimum, the limit volume (maximum volume, The confirmation sound of (minimum volume) was output. However, the setting of the volume and the amount of light is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, but may be other examples.

  For example, any one of the setting of the first volume level by the store clerk and the setting of the second volume level by the player may not be possible. Any one of the setting of the first light intensity level by the store clerk and the setting of the second light intensity level by the player may not be possible.

  Not only the confirmation sound is output when the volume is set, but lighting means such as the effect effect LED 52 may be confirmed and lit. The confirmation sound and the confirmation lighting may be performed simultaneously. The confirmation lighting may be performed instead of the confirmation sound only when the player attempts to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation lighting may be performed in addition to the confirmation sound only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The tone color of the confirmation sound may change only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation light may be changed to blinking only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation sound may not be output when the player attempts to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum.

  When the operation interval from one operation to another operation is shorter than the time for outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation, the volume is changed to the other operation and the other operation is performed. The confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by the setting may not be output. Furthermore, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, a confirmation sound corresponding to the volume set by the latest operation may be output after outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to one operation.

  Not only the sound volume setting but also the light intensity setting, the player exceeds the light intensity limit value even though the current light intensity is the maximum or minimum, as in this embodiment or modification. Special control (for example, control that maximizes or minimizes the amount of light for confirmation lighting) may be performed.

  The display showing the second volume level and the second light quantity level is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, the second volume level may be displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume level. In this case, when an operation means such as a volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, first, a bar is displayed as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. 41, the volume, that is, the second volume level is changed). The number of squares may be increased or decreased (decrease by 1 in FIG. 41) in accordance with the operation of lowering.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the second volume level is displayed as a bar with the number of squares corresponding to the second volume level and an operation means such as a volume control button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, A bar with the number of squares increased or decreased according to the above operation (in FIG. 42, an operation for decreasing the volume, that is, the second volume level) may be displayed first. In this case, a virtual bar before the increase / decrease may be set as the initial display. As described above, the initial display may indicate a volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first operation and before the second operation, and is not actually displayed. It may be.

  For example, the second volume level is not limited to one level that changes every time the first volume level changes by one level, but may change one level when the first volume level changes a plurality of levels. Good. That is, the first volume level and the second volume level do not have to change one to one.

  In the present embodiment, since “A” to “F” for limiting the volume and light amount adjustment by the player are prepared, the volume setting and light amount setting on the player side can be limited. It may be one that restricts only the volume setting or restricts only the light amount setting on the player side.

  Although the volume and the amount of light to be highlighted are changed by the change operation by the stop switch and the setting content is reflected in the effect when the end operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting content may be reflected in the effect every time the volume or the amount of light to be highlighted is changed by the change operation. The first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are not limited to those that are reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but are not reflected when the setting screen is displayed. When the player performs a change operation, One volume level and a first light intensity level may be set. Alternatively, the first volume level and the first light intensity level are set before the setting screen is displayed (for example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 80 is set), and the first volume level and the first light level level are changed during the change operation by the player. A change in volume or a change in light amount based on one light amount step may be set.

  In the volume changing operation process of FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, thereby invalidating the volume changing operation while the confirmation sound is being output. Not exclusively. For example, when a volume change operation performed while a confirmation sound is being output is enabled and a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound is finished. It may be. As a result, when the player performs a change operation continuously for a short period of time, the confirmation sound is continuously output, and there is no possibility that the player will misunderstand the confirmation sound. It is easy to grasp which volume it is. Further, when the volume is newly set while the previous confirmation sound is being output, the confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

[Display of setting screen]
In the present embodiment, the setting screen is continuously displayed when the front door 1b is opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. Not exclusively. For example, when the front door 1b is opened with the setting screen displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the display of the setting screen is temporarily stopped, and then the setting screen before opening after the front door 1b is opened again. May be displayed again. In this way, even if the front door 1b is once opened during the setting, the setting can be performed from the continuation before the opening, and the convenience of the player is improved and the player does not feel dissatisfied.

  A period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be determined. For example, the display of the setting screen may be stopped when 10 minutes have elapsed since the setting screen was displayed, regardless of whether or not the front door 1b is closed. Furthermore, the period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be determined only when the front door 1b is opened. For example, the setting screen may continue to be displayed even if 10 minutes have elapsed while the front door 1b is closed, but the setting screen may not be displayed if 10 minutes have elapsed while the front door 1b is opened.

  After the period during which the setting screen can be displayed has passed and the setting screen is not displayed, the screen may be switched to a predetermined screen other than the setting screen such as a demo screen.

  The display of the setting screen may be terminated based on the player's termination operation, or may be terminated with the passage of time. Furthermore, the display of the setting screen may be terminated by either the player's termination operation or the passage of time.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
Even if the timing at which the insertion (credit) is permitted after the replay winning is performed when the automatic betting by the replay winning is started, the timing of the automatic betting by the replay winning is determined as to the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning. You may make it be at the time of completion.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is at the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the automatic BET by replay winning. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S14 of FIG. When the average time required for the completion of the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is satisfied when time A has elapsed since the determination of Y in S17. If the average time required for the BET command (no BET sound) set in S15 of FIG. 19 to be output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is time B, the predetermined condition is satisfied. May be established when the time B elapses after S is determined to be Y in S17. After the determination in S17 is Y, the process may be shifted to S20 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the first replay, the second replay, and the third replay are provided as the type of the replaying role has been described. As such, only one of the re-game players may be provided.

  In this embodiment, an example is described in which insertion after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of re-game player, but this is not limiting, and insertion after a re-play winning is determined according to the type of re-game player. You may comprise so that it may be accept | permitted. For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, but the insertion may be permitted only after the second or third replay winning. In other words, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player by making it possible to allow the player to insert it only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which settlement after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of re-game player, but not limited to this, settlement after a re-play winning is performed according to the type of re-game player. You may comprise so that it may be accept | permitted. For example, payment may not be allowed after the first replay winning, but payment may be allowed only after the second or third replay winning. That is, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player so that the settlement is allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

[Freeze after replay winning]
You may make it perform control (what is called freeze) which delays progress of a game until a predetermined cancellation | release condition is satisfied after a replay winning. For example, if NO is determined in S18 of FIG. 19 and credit is possible, the process may not be shifted to S20 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected.

  A flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided in the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4. Freeze release for detecting medals from the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the medal insertion section 4 side (upstream side) is performed. A sensor A may be provided, and a predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A during the freeze. When the game is started, the flow path switching solenoid is turned off as shown in S48 of FIG. 20, so that the state is maintained even at the end of the game including the replay winning until the processing in S20 after the game is finished. Even if a medal is inserted, it is discharged from the medal payout exit 9.

  However, when a medal is inserted during the freeze generated after winning the replay, the freeze is released when the medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A, and the process of S20 is performed. The switching solenoid is turned on, and the medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 arranged on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid, and credit is added in S40 without being discharged from the medal payout opening 9. As a result, even after a replay winning (when the credit counter has not reached 50), the next game cannot be started unless a medal is inserted as in the case of winning a small role or not. be able to. In such a configuration, when the bell alignment or BAR alignment is stopped on the invalid line, the second and third replay winnings are generated. It can be unthinkable, and the player can have the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets in order to start the next game. Freeze is released by the inserted medal, but the medal that triggered the release of the freeze is credited without being discharged from the medal payout opening 9, so that the player does not feel annoyed. Can be improved.

  As described in the section “Permitted / Settlement Allowable Timing after Replay Winning”, an automatic BET by replay winning is started (or started) at the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after replay winning. Even if it is a case, you may make it perform control (what is called freeze) which delays progress of a game until predetermined cancellation | release conditions are satisfied similarly to said example. In the first example, for example, the timing at which the betting number setting starts (after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50), and in the second example, for example, the timing at which interruption of interrupt processing is permitted. In this case, freezes may be generated, and the same effect as the above-described example can be obtained.

  In addition, when freezing occurs after the replay winning, after the freezing is canceled, the process of turning on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 sequentially by the replay winning, the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting) Performs the process of turning on the LED 19) during the wait. In the above example, an example has been described in which the freeze release condition is established when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to this, a single BET switch 5 or a MAXBET switch It may be configured to be established also by an operation to 6.

[About checkout processing]
In the present embodiment, regarding the settlement process, when the settlement switch 10 is operated in a state where the bet number is set by inserting a medal or by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, FIG. In S56, when NO is determined and the betting number settlement process is performed in S57, and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, the result is determined as S in S56 and the credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, the first settlement operation. In the above example, the bet amount is settled in the above and the credit settlement is performed in the next settlement operation. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

  Pattern a: Credit settlement may be performed in the first settlement operation, and bet number settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S59 to perform credit settlement, and the value of the credit counter is 0. When the determination is made, the process may proceed to S57 to perform the betting amount adjustment.

  Pattern b: The bet amount may be settled by adding the credit for the bet amount in the first settlement operation, and the credit settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, if the set number of bets is 3 and the credit is 40, the bet amount is settled by adding 3 credits for the bet amount in the first settlement operation and setting the credit to 43, and the next settlement operation The credit may be settled by paying out 43 medals. In this case, there is a case where the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 due to the betting amount adjustment by the first adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or medals for the amount exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of the betting amount adjustment.

  Pattern c: The bet amount adjustment may be performed first by a single settlement operation, and then the credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, if NO is determined in S56, credit settlement may be performed after the betting number settlement is performed, and credit settlement may be performed when it is determined Y in S56.

  Pattern d: It is also possible to perform a credit settlement first by a single settlement operation and subsequently perform a betting number settlement. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, after the credit is settled, the bet amount is subsequently settled. When it is determined that the number is 0, the betting amount may be settled.

  Pattern e: In one settlement operation, the bet amount may be settled by first adding credits for the bet amount, and then credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, when the number of bets set is 3 and the credit is 40, the settlement operation is performed, so that the bet amount is settled by adding 3 credits for the bet amount and setting the credit to 43. Subsequently, the credit settlement may be performed by paying out 43 medals. In this case, there is a case where the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 due to the betting amount adjustment by the adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or medals for the amount exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of the betting amount adjustment.

[About BET sound]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a BET sound is output when an automatic BET is placed after the first replay winning, and no BET sound is output when an automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. However, regardless of the type of replay that has been won, a BET sound may not be output when an automatic BET is placed, and a BET sound may be output when an automatic BET is placed.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the presence / absence of a BET sound is determined according to the type of the BET command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by determining the type of re-game player who has won a prize by the winning determination command You may make it discriminate | determine the presence or absence of a BET sound.

  In the present embodiment, an example of performing a process of sequentially turning on the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter after the value of the BET counter is added regardless of the type of the re-game player who won the prize. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of turning on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in order is performed only after an automatic BET is placed after the first replay winning, and the automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. The processing may not be performed after being performed.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which when a medal is inserted after the second or third replay winning, a credit command (with a BET sound) is output in S39 and a BET sound is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type of replay that has been won. For example, in S36, it may be determined whether or not a replay prize has been won.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a BET sound is output up to a specified number when credits are added after a replay win has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where credits are added. Even when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a BET sound may be output up to a specified number according to the operation.

[Door sensor]
In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b contacts the bottom surface of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 in the closed state of the front door 1b, thereby detecting the detection piece 60b by the depth of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the detection piece 60b comes into contact with the flat portion on the housing 1a side, so that the depth of the recess 61a of the detection piece receiving member 61 is increased. The detection piece 60b may be moved by that amount. This makes it difficult to estimate the moving distance at which the detection piece 60b becomes the detection position. Therefore, the closed state is detected by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state. This makes it more difficult to prevent fraud due to the erroneous determination that the front door 1b is closed.

  In the present embodiment, the door sensor 60 is disposed on the front door 1b, and the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 is configured to contact the detection piece receiving member 61 disposed on the housing 1a. The detection piece receiving member 61 may be arranged at a position corresponding to the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 in the front door 1b while the 60 is arranged in the housing 1a. By doing in this way, similarly to the case where the door sensor 60 is disposed on the front door 1b and the detection piece receiving member 61 is disposed on the housing 1a, fraud due to erroneous determination that the front door 1b is in the closed state. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b is linearly moved from the advanced position to the retracted position. For example, as shown in FIG. A locking piece 60b ′ that can swing from an angle to a second angle is provided. As shown in FIG. 43B, when the front door 1b is closed, the locking piece 60b ′ has a first angle and a second angle. Whether the angle of the locking piece 60b ′ is a specific angle in the configuration in which the locking portion 61 ′ for maintaining the closed state is locked so as to be a specific angle between the two angles. A detector 60a ′ for detecting whether or not the locking piece 60b ′ is at a specific angle, the detector 60a ′ is determined to be in a closed state, and as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (c), the locking piece 60b ′. It is good also as a structure which determines with an open state when the angle of is a 1st angle or a 2nd angle. Even in such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), it is possible to prevent fraud due to erroneous determination that the front door 1b is closed by pressing the locking piece 60b '.

  In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is branched and input to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90, respectively. However, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is input only to the game control board 40 to play the game. The main control unit 41 of the control board 40 may be configured to determine the open / closed state of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60, or the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is input only to the effect control board 90, The 90 door monitoring circuit 99a and the sub control unit 91 may determine the open / closed state of the front door 1b based on the detection signal of the door sensor 60. Further, in a configuration in which only the game control board 40 is input, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify the detection state of the door sensor 60 to the sub control unit 91, and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 It is good also as a structure which can determine the opening / closing state of the front door 1b by both.

  In the present embodiment, the detection piece 60b of the door sensor 60 moves by contacting the detection piece receiving member 61 fixed to the housing 1a, but the detection piece receiving member is fixed. It may be a movable member. For example, the detection piece receiving member can be moved in the same direction as the advancing and retreating direction of the detection piece, and is urged toward the door sensor 60 by the urging member, and the detection piece abuts on the detection piece receiving member. By configuring the receiving member to move by a predetermined distance, when the detection piece and the detection piece receiving member come into contact with each other, the detection piece applies an urging force for urging the detection piece and the detection piece receiving member. It will move to the position where the energizing force is balanced. At this time, by setting the position where the detection piece moves as the detection position, it is difficult to estimate the detection position from the length that can be visually recognized, such as the depth w of the concave portion of the detection piece receiving member. Therefore, it is difficult to detect the closed state by intentionally adjusting the detection piece 60b to the detection position y in the open state, and the front door 1b is erroneously determined to be in the closed state. Can be more effectively prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the tip of the detection piece 60b is formed flat, but the tip of the detection piece 60b may be formed in an acute angle. By doing so, even if the detection piece 60b can be fixed to the detection position with an adhesive tape or the like, the adhesive tape is easily damaged by the tip of the detection piece 60b, and the detection piece 60b can be maintained at the detection position. It becomes difficult.

  In the present embodiment, the door sensor 60 is applied as detection means for detecting whether the front door 1b is in an open state or a closed state. However, the door sensor 60 includes a first member and a second member, and at least a part of the second member. In the configuration that is in a specific state in contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member, a detection unit having a configuration similar to the door sensor 60 is used as a detection unit that detects whether the specific state is in the specific state or the non-specific state. You may apply. Even in such a configuration, even when the detection piece is pushed in or when the detection piece is pushed in with the tape, it is difficult to set the detection piece to the detection position where the specific state is determined, and the non-specific state is detected. Nevertheless, since it is difficult to erroneously determine the specific state, fraud due to erroneous determination of the specific state can be prevented.

  Here, the specific state refers to a structure in which one end of the second member (front door 1b) is attached to the first member (housing 1a) as in this embodiment, in addition to the second member (front door 1b). In the structure in which the second member is slidable with respect to the first member, the second member is not only the state in which the end is in contact with or close to the first member (housing 1a) (closed state). In a state where a part of the second member is brought into contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member by sliding and moving relative to the first member, the second member can be detached from the first member. The state attached to the 1st member in the state which contact | abutted or adjoined, etc. correspond.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the board case mounting portion 800 on the main body side of the slot machine 1 is applied as the first member, and the board case 900 attached to the board case mounting portion 800 is applied as the second member. Also good.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 44, the detection piece of the detection means 803 similar to the door sensor 60 is arranged on the substrate case mounting portion 800 so as to face the substrate case 900. Further, a detection piece receiving groove 901 for receiving the detection piece is formed on the bottom surface of the substrate case 900. The depth of the detection piece receiving groove 901 is formed to have the same length as the distance from the detection piece advancement position of the detection means 803 to the detection position. Then, the substrate case 900 is attached to the substrate case 900 in a state where the bottom end of the substrate case 900 is in contact with the substrate case attachment portion 800 while the left end portion of the detection piece receiving groove 901 in the drawing is in contact with the detection piece of the detection means 803. It is slid in the left direction in the figure along the part 800 and moved to a predetermined mounting position. As a result, the detection piece of the detection means 803 is moved in the retracting direction by the depth of the detection piece receiving groove 901 by the detection piece receiving groove 901, and the substrate case 900 is attached to the substrate case attachment portion 800. Can be determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 44, a protrusion 802 is formed on the surface of the substrate case mounting portion 800 so as to correspond to the detection piece receiving groove 901 of the substrate case 900, whereby the substrate case 900 is attached to the substrate case mounting portion. When attached to 800, the detection piece receiving groove 901 is blocked, so that the detection means 803 cannot be accessed from the outside.

  Besides the front door 1b and the substrate case 900, one end is pivotally supported by the slot machine body (front door, housing, etc.) and the other end is engaged as a second member that is in a specific state with respect to the first member. Reel unit, cover member, board case, board, etc. that can be removed from the slot machine body, such as reel unit, cover member, board case, board, etc. A switch or the like may be applied.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. In other words, a plurality of reels that can display various types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are provided, and after the reels are displayed in a variable manner, the display results are derived by stopping the display of the reels in a variable manner. The slot machine that can generate a prize according to the combination has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The slot machine is described in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. As long as the slot machine can generate a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one having three reels, but one having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. 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 plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. 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 game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  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 casing is common and only the base or the base and the drum is referred to as 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%.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Decision and control regarding AT]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the sub-control unit executes determination and control related to AT as a period advantageous for the player has been described. More specifically, the sub control unit, based on a command from the main control unit, AT lottery for determining whether or not to control the AT, and the degree of AT advantage (for example, the number of games that can be controlled by the AT) The example has been described in which the advantage lottery for determining the AT and the AT control for controlling the AT based on the AT lottery and the result of the advantage lottery have been described.

  However, the determination and control related to the AT as an advantageous period may be executed only by the main control unit. As an example to be executed only by the main control unit, for example, an AT lottery and an advantage lottery are performed by the main control unit, an AT flag for controlling to the AT is set based on the result, and an internal lottery while the AT flag is being set When the navigation effect is executed according to the result, a navigation command for executing the navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure according to the result of the internal lottery may be transmitted to the sub-control unit. Thereby, the sub control unit may execute a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure based on the navigation command. The main control unit is not limited to transmitting the navigation command, but transmits the internal result command and the in-AT command that can specify that the AT is in progress to the sub-control unit, and the sub-control unit receives the command. In a game that is determined to be during an AT from a command during AT, a navigation effect that can identify the corresponding operation procedure may be executed when an internal result command for executing the navigation effect is received.

  Further, when the determination and control related to the AT as an advantageous period is executed only by the main control unit, notifying means capable of notifying that the AT is in progress (for example, an effect effect LED corresponding to each reel) The light emitting means) may be controlled by the main control unit itself. Also, the main control unit itself determines whether the AT is directly managed by the main control unit (determines whether the AT flag is set), and the main control unit An AT signal indicating that it is in the middle may be output externally.

[Other configurations]
The slot machine in the above-described embodiment may have the following configuration.

(1) an opening / closing member capable of opening and closing the front side (for example, the front door 1b, the front frames 100b and 2101, the lower door frame 2103, the glass door frame 2102);
Opening detection means (for example, door sensor 60) for detecting opening of the opening and closing member;
An abnormality detecting means (for example, main control unit 41) for detecting an abnormality (for example, a door opening error);
Specific operation accepting means (for example, S104 of FIG. 23) capable of accepting a specific operation (for example, S100 of FIG. 23) for invalidating the abnormality detection by the abnormality detecting means,
The specific operation accepting means can accept the specific operation when the opening detecting means detects the opening of the opening / closing member (for example, determination of Y in S101 of FIG. 23), while the open detecting means Thus, when the opening / closing member is not detected to be opened, the specific operation cannot be accepted (for example, determination of N in S101 of FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific operation for invalidating the abnormality detection is not accepted if the opening / closing member is not detected, it is possible to prevent the abnormality detection from being invalidated illegally.

  “When the opening detection means has not detected the opening of the opening / closing member, the specific operation cannot be accepted” means that the operating means (for example, the reset switch 23) becomes inoperable and cannot be operated. In this case, the operation means is activated and operable, but a signal based on the operation is not input to the control unit (for example, the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91), and the operation means is activated and operable. And the signal based on the said operation is input into a control part, but the case where a control part becomes impossible to process based on the said signal is included.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
An operation that can accept a predetermined operation (for example, S190 in FIG. 24, S110 in FIG. 25, S130, S134 in FIG. 26) for generating a predetermined event (for example, setting confirmation, setting change, effect setting, power saving mode setting). Receiving means (for example, S193 in FIG. 24, S113 in FIG. 25, S133 in FIG. 26, S137);
Setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 29, the process of S177 in FIG. 30) capable of performing settings relating to the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) based on the operation received by the operation receiving means;
Inhibiting means for prohibiting setting by the setting means when the opening / closing detection means is detected by the opening / closing detecting means (for example, when it is determined as Y in S151 in FIG. 29, the player side effect setting process is terminated). Part).

  According to such a configuration, even if the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the opening / closing member is opened, so that the setting relating to the game is performed with contents not intended by the player. Can be prevented.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above,
It further comprises display means (for example, the processing of S153 in FIG. 29) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 27) for performing settings relating to the game.
The display means displays before the opening after the opening and closing member is opened and closed again in a state where the setting screen is displayed when the opening and closing member is detected to be closed. The setting screen is displayed (for example, even if the front door 1b is opened once with the setting screen being displayed when the front door 1b is closed), the setting screen is continuously displayed).

  According to such a configuration, since the setting screen before opening is displayed even when the opening and closing member is opened and closed again in a state where the setting screen is displayed when the opening and closing member is closed, the setting screen before opening is displayed. Even if the opening / closing member is once opened, the setting relating to the game can be performed from the continuation before the opening. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and no dissatisfaction is felt.

  “Display the setting screen that was displayed before the opening” means that the setting screen that was displayed when the opening / closing member is closed continues to be displayed even during opening, and the opening / closing member is closed again. This includes the case where the setting screen is continuously displayed. “Display the setting screen that was displayed before the opening” means that the setting screen displayed when the opening and closing member is closed is not displayed while the opening and closing member is closed, and the opening and closing member is closed again. This includes the case where the setting screen before opening is redisplayed.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) or (3) above,
The setting means can perform setting of an effect mode during the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) as the setting related to the game.
It further comprises display means (for example, the process of S153 in FIG. 29) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 27) for setting the effect mode.
The display means displays, as the setting screen, a screen on which the effect mode can be set by taking the effect during the game as an example (for example, as shown in FIG. The part that goes up and down and the amount of light on the screen of the battle effect goes up and down).

  According to such a configuration, the effect mode can be set by taking the effect during the game as an example, so that the player can easily set the effect.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (2) to (4) above,
Amusement store operations (for example, the channels of the store side setting switches 80 and 180) performed when the permit conditions for the amusement store are satisfied (for example, when the store side setting switches 80 and 180 are made operable) Based on the switching operation), a game shop setting means (for example, a first stage (for example, a first volume stage, a first light quantity stage)) is set as one of a plurality of stages related to the production mode during the game. The process of S133 in FIG.
Based on a player operation (for example, an operation to a stop switch) performed when a player permission condition is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 is displayed), Player setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 29, S177 in FIG. 30) for setting any one of a plurality of stages related to the performance mode as the second stage (for example, the second volume stage and the second light quantity stage). Processing)
Effect execution means (for example, speakers 53 and 54, liquid crystal) for executing effects in an effect mode according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means and the second stage set by the player setting means. Display 51, effect LED 52),
Display control means for controlling the display content displayed in the display area visible to the player (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. Display control to change)
The display control means displays a stage display indicating the second stage in the display area when the player operation is performed (for example, a display for displaying a setting screen shown in FIG. 27 by the sub-control unit 91) Control), so that the initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display differs according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means (see, for example, FIG. 28). Display (for example, display control for displaying the initial display of the volume and the light amount on the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 according to the first volume step and the first light amount step).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the production mode.
(6) In the slot machine of any of (2) to (5) above,
The setting means can perform setting of an effect mode during the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) as the setting related to the game.
The effect mode changing means that can change the effect mode in stages based on the operation received by the operation receiving means (for example, in the processing of S158 in FIG. 29 and S177 in FIG. 30, the highlight mode is highlighted according to the operation content). The part that changes to the volume and light intensity corresponding to the volume level and the light level)
When the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, a confirmation effect executing means for executing a confirmation effect corresponding to the effect mode set by the setting means after the operation (for example, a confirmation sound in S178 of FIG. 30). Output part), and
The setting means can set the effect mode within a predetermined range (for example, the volume can be set within the range of each volume level (“2” to “14”) shown in FIG. 27).
When the production mode set by the setting unit is within a predetermined range, the confirmation production execution unit has received an operation from the operation accepting unit so as to change the production mode out of the predetermined range. In some cases, an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect state of the limit of the predetermined range is executed (for example, a confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player is output in S173 of FIG. 30). Part, or a part for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player in S176).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted by the operation accepting unit in order to set the production mode beyond the predetermined range, a confirmation production corresponding to the production mode immediately before exceeding the predetermined range is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is going to set beyond a predetermined range.

(7) In the slot machine of (1) above,
A first operation receiving means (for example, a setting key switch 37) and a second operation receiving means (for example, a store side setting switch 80) for receiving an operation from the outside;
First setting means (for example, in S120 of FIG. 25) capable of performing a first setting (for example, setting of a payout rate) that is a setting of an advantage relating to the game based on the operation received by the first operation receiving means. Processing)
A second setting (for example, a volume and light quantity reference setting, a power saving mode setting) that is a setting related to a game different from the first setting based on the operation received by the second operation receiving means. 2 setting means (for example, the process of S133 of FIG. 26, the process of S139),
Prohibiting means for prohibiting setting by the first setting means and the second setting means when the closing of the opening / closing member is detected by the opening / closing detection means (for example, if it is determined as N in S111 in FIG. 26, a part for ending the side payout rate setting process, and a part for ending the shop side effect setting process when it is determined as N in S131 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, even when the operation is received by the first operation receiving means, setting of the advantage regarding the game is prohibited when the opening / closing member is closed, and further, the operation is received by the second operation receiving means. Even when the opening / closing member is closed, since the setting related to the game is prohibited, it is possible to prevent the setting related to the game from being performed illegally.

(8) In the slot machine of (7) above,
As the second setting, the second setting means can perform a setting (for example, a reference setting for the volume and the light amount) that is a reference for the effect mode during the game (the process of S133 in FIG. 26).

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting from being performed as a reference for a production mode during a game performed by a store clerk.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
Amusement store operations (for example, the channels of the store side setting switches 80 and 180) performed when the permit conditions for the amusement store are satisfied (for example, when the store side setting switches 80 and 180 are made operable) Based on the switching operation), a game shop setting means (for example, a first stage (for example, a first volume stage, a first light quantity stage)) is set as one of a plurality of stages related to the production mode during the game. The process of S133 in FIG.
Based on a player operation (for example, an operation to a stop switch) performed when a player permission condition is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 is displayed), Player setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 29, S177 in FIG. 30) for setting any one of a plurality of stages related to the performance mode as the second stage (for example, the second volume stage and the second light quantity stage). Processing)
Effect execution means (for example, speakers 53 and 54, liquid crystal) for executing effects in an effect mode according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means and the second stage set by the player setting means. Display 51, effect LED 52),
Display control means for controlling the display content displayed in the display area visible to the player (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. Display control to change)
The display control means displays a stage display indicating the second stage in the display area when the player operation is performed (for example, a display for displaying a setting screen shown in FIG. 27 by the sub-control unit 91) Control), so that the initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display differs according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means (see, for example, FIG. 28). Display (for example, display control for displaying the initial display of the volume and the light amount on the setting screen shown in FIG. 27 according to the first volume step and the first light amount step).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the production mode.
(10) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (9) above,
Player operation accepting means (for example, player-side setting switches 70 and 170) for accepting external operations;
Player setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 29, FIG. 29) capable of setting the effect mode (for example, setting of volume and light amount) during the game based on the operation received by the player operation receiving means. 30 S177)
The effect mode changing means that can change the effect mode stepwise based on the operation received by the player operation receiving means (for example, in the processing of S158 in FIG. 29 and S177 in FIG. 30, highlighting according to the operation content) Part to change the volume and light intensity corresponding to the volume level and light intensity level)
When an operation is accepted by the player operation accepting means, a confirmation effect executing means (for example, as shown in FIG. 30) that executes an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode set by the player setting means after the operation. A portion for outputting a confirmation sound in S178),
The player setting means can set the production mode within a predetermined range (for example, the volume can be set within the range of each volume level (“2” to “14”) shown in FIG. 27),
The confirmation effect executing means is operated by the player operation accepting means so as to change the effect aspect to outside the predetermined range when the effect aspect set by the player setting means is within a predetermined range. Is received, an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode of the limit within the predetermined range is executed (for example, confirmation corresponding to the maximum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player in S173 of FIG. 30). A part for outputting a sound, or a part for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player in S176).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation is accepted by the player operation accepting means for setting the production mode beyond the predetermined range, the confirmation production corresponding to the production mode immediately before exceeding the predetermined range. Is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is going to set beyond a predetermined range.

(11) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (10) above,
Game medium detecting means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, medal);
A game value storage that stores a game value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set a bet amount in response to a betting operation (for example, an operation to the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6). Means (eg, RAM 41c);
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number (for example, the value of a BET counter) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (for example, Y in S30 of FIG. 20), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and the game stored in the game value storage means A game medium detection updating means for updating any of the utility values (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 20);
By deriving the re-game display result (for example, first to third replays) (for example, Y in S12 of FIG. 19), the next game can be started without using the game value. Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (for example, the processing of S16 and S17 in FIG. 19),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the number is less than (for example, 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. First game medium detection update means (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 in FIG. 20),
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium detection is performed after the re-game derivation updating unit updates the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit and the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the means, second game medium detection update means (for example, S40 in FIG. 20; S10 to S12 in FIG. 19) that updates the game value stored in the game value storage means. In addition to the above process, the process is executed after S20 after the bet amount setting is completed by the processes of S13 to S17 and after it is determined that credit is possible in S18 (see FIG. 22C). Including.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is detected after the bet number is updated and the next game can be started. By being a medium, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's convenience without making the player feel uncomfortable after the re-game display result is derived.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. The upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

  For game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived, the next game can be started by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the re-game deriving update means. For example, after the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the re-game derivation updating unit and the next game can be started. The game medium may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is satisfied (refer to the “permitted / settlement permitted timing after replay winning” column in the modified example).

(12) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (11) above,
Game medium detecting means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, medal);
A game value storage that stores a game value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set a bet amount in response to a betting operation (for example, an operation to the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6). Means (eg, RAM 41c);
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number (for example, the value of a BET counter) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (for example, Y in S30 of FIG. 20), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and the game stored in the game value storage means A game medium detection updating means for updating any of the utility values (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 20);
By deriving the re-game display result (for example, first to third replays) (for example, Y in S12 of FIG. 19), the next game can be started without using the game value. Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (for example, the processing of S16 and S17 in FIG. 19),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. (For example, 3) When the number is less than the bet number, the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated. When the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game medium (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 in FIG. 20);
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the start of update of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the re-game derivation update means. The second game medium detection time update means (for example, see FIG. 22D) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the start of the betting number update. The game value can be updated according to the situation. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's convenience without making the player feel uncomfortable after the re-game display result is derived.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. The upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

  The game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived are detected after the re-game derivation update unit starts updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. For example, a predetermined condition (e.g., elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is established after the updating of the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is started by the re-game derivation updating means. Then, it may be a game medium detected after that (refer to the “permitted / settlement timing after replay winning” column in the modified example).

(13) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (12) above,
Invalidity means (for example, door opening error cancellation processing in FIG. 23) for invalidating the opening detection by the opening detection means (for example, canceling the door opening error state) when the opening / closing member is opened;
An operation that can accept a predetermined operation (for example, S190 in FIG. 24, S110 in FIG. 25, S130, S134 in FIG. 26) for generating a predetermined event (for example, setting confirmation, setting change, effect setting, power saving mode setting). Receiving means (for example, S193 in FIG. 24, S113 in FIG. 25, S133 in FIG. 26, S137),
The operation accepting means can accept the predetermined operation when the opening detection is invalidated by the invalidating means (for example, determination of Y in S192 of FIG. 24, determination of Y in S112 of FIG. 25, FIG. 26). On the other hand, if the opening detection is not invalidated by the invalid means, the predetermined operation cannot be accepted (for example, N is judged in S192 of FIG. 24). 25, determination of N in S112, determination of N in S132 of FIG. 26, determination of N in S136).

  According to such a configuration, even if a state in which opening / closing of the opening / closing member is detected is illegally generated, a predetermined operation for generating a predetermined event is not accepted unless the opening detection is invalidated. It is possible to prevent a predetermined event from occurring.

  “When the opening means is not invalidated by the invalid means, the predetermined operation cannot be accepted” means that the operating means (for example, the setting key switch 37, the store side setting switch 80, the stop switch) cannot be operated. When the operation means becomes operable and can be operated, a signal based on the operation is not input to the control unit (for example, the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91), and the operation unit Includes a case where it is operable and operable, and a signal based on the operation is input to the control unit, but the control unit cannot be processed based on the signal.

(14) In the slot machine of (13) above,
The opening detection means is configured such that the opening / closing member is still opened even after a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed after the opening detection is disabled by the invalidating means (after the door opening error state is canceled). When the door is open (for example, the detection signal of the door sensor 60 is ON), the opening / closing member is detected again (for example, the opening detection of the front door 1b is validated).

  According to such a configuration, even if the state in which opening / closing of the opening / closing member is detected is illegally created and opening detection is invalidated, if a predetermined operation is not accepted before the predetermined period elapses, The opening of the opening / closing member is detected. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the predetermined event from occurring illegally more effectively.

(15) In the slot machine of (13) or (14),
In a period (for example, a period from timing t1 to t2 in FIG. 7) in which the opening detection means detects the opening of the opening / closing member, predetermined information (for example, that the front door 1b is opened) is notified. Further provided is a notification means at the time of detection (for example, effect effect LED 52, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify a clerk or the like that the opening / closing member is detected by notifying the predetermined information.

(16) In the slot machine of any of (13) to (15) above,
In a period (for example, a period from timing t1 to t2 in FIG. 7) in which the opening detection means detects the opening of the opening / closing member, predetermined information (for example, that the front door 1b is opened) is notified. Notification means at the time of detection (for example, production effect LED 52, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54),
Invalid time for notifying predetermined information (for example, that the front door 1b is opened) during a period (for example, a period from timing t2 to t3 in FIG. 7) in which the opening detection is disabled by the invalidating means. Notification means (for example, production effect LED 52, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54),
The notification mode (for example, the notification mode before error cancellation) in the detection time notification unit and the notification mode (for example, the notification mode after error cancellation) in the invalid time notification unit are different notification modes.

  According to such a configuration, according to the notification mode, it is possible to notify the store clerk whether the opening / closing member has been detected or whether the opening detection has been disabled.

(17) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (16) above,
A first member (for example, a housing 1a) constituting the slot machine;
A second member constituting the slot machine (for example, the front door 1b);
Specific state maintaining means (for example, a locking piece, a locking portion) for maintaining a specific state (for example, a closed state) in which at least a part of the second member is in contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member;
A movable member (for example, detection piece 60b) that can be moved from a first position (for example, advance position x) to a second position (for example, retracted position z) by an external force;
Position detecting means (for example, detector 60a) for detecting the position of the movable member;
Specific state determination means (for example, main control unit 41, door monitoring circuit 99a) for determining whether or not the second member is in the specific state based on a detection result by the position detection means,
The movable member is in the first position in a non-specific state (for example, an open state) in which the second member is not in the specific state, and the second member is changed from the non-specific state to the specific state. Moving from a first position to a specific position between the first position and the second position (for example, a detection position y);
The position detecting means detects whether the position of the movable member is the specific position;
The specific state determination unit determines that the second member is in the specific state when the position detection unit detects that the specific position is detected, and detects that the position detection unit is not the specific position. When it is done, it is determined that the second member is in the non-specific state.

  According to this feature, at least a part of the second member is maintained in the specific state in contact with or close to the predetermined position of the first member by the specific state maintaining means, and the second position is changed from the first position by the external force. In the configuration in which it is determined whether or not the second member is in the specific state by the position detection unit that detects the position of the movable member that can be moved to When the movable member moves from the first position to a specific position between the first position and the second position in a state, and the position detection means detects that the movable member is at the specific position. When it is determined to be in the specific state and it is detected that the movable member is not in the specific position, it is determined to be in the non-specific state. As a result, even when the movable member is pushed in or when the movable member is pushed in with the tape, it is difficult to set the movable member in the specific position where the specific state is determined, and the second member is in the non-specific state. Nevertheless, since it is difficult to erroneously determine the specific state, fraud due to erroneous determination of the specific state can be prevented.

  The specific state in which at least a part of the second member is in contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member is, for example, a structure in which one end of the second member is attached to the first member. In a state in which the other end of the second member is in contact with or close to the first member and the second member is slidable with respect to the first member, the second member is slid with respect to the first member. In a state in which a part of the member is in contact with or close to a predetermined position of the first member and the second member is removable from the first member, the second member is in contact with or close to the first member. Applicable to the attached state.

(18) In the slot machine of (17) above,
The movable member is provided on the second member.

  According to this feature, since the movable member is provided on the second member side that can be moved with respect to the first member, it can be easily confirmed whether or not the movable member is improperly crafted. .

(19) In the slot machine of (17) or (18) above,
The said movable member moves to the said specific position by contact | abutting to the fixing | fixed part (for example, detection piece receiving member 61) fixed to the position facing this movable member in the said specific state.

  According to this feature, the fixed portion is provided at a position facing the movable member in the specific state, so that when the non-specific state is changed to the specific state, the movable member comes into contact with the fixed portion fixed at the facing position. Therefore, when the non-specific state is changed to the specific state, the movable part can be reliably moved to the specific position, and the movable part is stopped at the specific position in a stable state in the specific state. be able to.

(20) In the slot machine of any of (17) to (19) above,
The first member is a frame member (for example, a housing 1a) whose front surface is open,
The second member is a front door (for example, the front door 1b) that closes the opening of the frame member.

  According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the possibility that the front door has been opened and has been fraudulently determined by erroneously determining that the front door has been opened even though the front door is open. it can.

(21) In the slot machine of any of (17) to (20) above,
Even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, a backup power source (for example, a backup power source) is provided for enabling the specific state determination means to determine whether or not the second member is in the specific state.

  According to this feature, even during the period when power supply to the slot machine is stopped, it is possible to determine whether or not it is in a specific state, and whether or not power supply to the slot machine is in a specific state, That is, it is possible to identify the possibility of some fraud.

(22) In the slot machine of any of (17) to (21) above,
History information storage means (for example, door opening history storage circuit 99b) for storing history information (for example, history data) determined by the specific state determination means that the second member is in the non-specific state.

  According to this feature, since history information is stored by the history information storage means, it is possible to identify the possibility of having entered a specific state in the past based on the history information, that is, some sort of fraud. .

(23) In the above slot machine,
Winning is a predetermined winning (for example, a downward-sloping bell in FIG. 8) in which the identification information of the non-winning determination position can be the predetermined identification information when the identification information of the winning determination position becomes the generation correspondence identification information that generates a winning. Upper bell 1-8, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, bell replay of FIG. 9, lower replay, fall replay, special replay, etc.)
The effect control means starts the suggestion effect that suggests the predetermined identification information when the predetermined winning is permitted as the specific effect control, and then displays the suggested effect until the display result is derived. Production control that does not change the aspect is performed (for example, notification production of pattern A, see FIG. 32).

  According to this feature, the mode of the suggestion effect when the display result is derived has not changed since the start of the suggestion effect, and makes the player think that the suggestion suggests the result of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that misleads the result of the game.

  The effect control means may perform effect control that does not change the mode of the suggested effect even after the display result is derived as the specific effect control, and the predetermined identification information is at the winning determination position. Different control may be performed when the display result is derived and when the display result for which the predetermined identification information is not in the winning determination position is derived (see FIG. 32).

(24) In the slot machine of (23) above,
Winning is a predetermined winning (for example, a downward-sloping bell in FIG. 8) in which the identification information of the non-winning determination position can be the predetermined identification information when the identification information of the winning determination position becomes the generation correspondence identification information that generates a winning. Upper bell 1-8, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, bell replay of FIG. 9, lower replay, fall replay, special replay, etc.)
As the specific effect control, the effect control means starts the suggestion effect that suggests the predetermined identification information when the predetermined prize is allowed to be generated, and before the display result is derived, Is performed (for example, a notification effect of patterns B to D, see FIG. 33).

  According to this feature, even when the suggestion effect is started, the suggestion effect ends before the display result is derived, so that the player thinks that the suggestion effect suggests a game result. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that misleads the result of the game.

  The timing to end the suggestion effect by the specific effect control may be before the display result is derived, may be a predetermined timing, or is determined by lottery from a plurality of timings. There may be.

(25) In the slot machine of (23) or (24) above,
The winning is a first winning (for example, a right-down watermelon or a middle watermelon) that occurs when the identification information of the winning determination position becomes a first display result that is predetermined identification information, and the identification information of the winning determination position Is not the predetermined identification information, but includes a second prize (for example, an upper watermelon) that is generated when the identification information of the non-winning determination position is a second display result that is the predetermined identification information,
The said effect control means did not perform the suggestion effect (notification effect of the pattern Y) which suggests the said predetermined identification information as said specific effect control, but said 1st prize generate | occur | produced, when said 2nd prize generate | occur | produces Sometimes, the effect control to be executed is performed (for example, refer to the distribution ratio of the pattern Y in FIG. 31B).

  According to this feature, if the predetermined identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is not in the winning determination position, the suggestion effect is not executed even if a winning occurs, so that the inconvenience of misrecognizing the game result is generated. Can be prevented.

(26) In the slot machine of any one of (23) to (25) above,
Winning is a predetermined winning (for example, a downward-sloping bell in FIG. 8) in which the identification information of the non-winning determination position can be the predetermined identification information when the identification information of the winning determination position becomes the generation correspondence identification information that generates a winning. Upper bell 1-8, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, bell replay of FIG. 9, lower replay, fall replay, special replay, etc.)
The said effect control means performs the 2nd suggestion effect which suggests the said generation | occurrence | production corresponding identification information with the 1st suggestion effect which suggests the said predetermined identification information, when the said predetermined winning occurs as said specific effect control. (For example, the notification effect of pattern Z, see FIG. 35).

  According to this feature, since the second suggestion effect is executed together with the first suggestion effect, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the game result to be mistaken.

  The said effect control means performs the 2nd suggestion effect which suggests the said generation | occurrence | production corresponding identification information with the 1st suggestion effect which suggests the said predetermined identification information, also when the said 2nd prize of said (25) generate | occur | produces. I do.

  The occurrence correspondence identification information is provided with a plurality of types of identification information (identification information that can be recognized as identification information of the same system as a result of similar forms such as shape, pattern, and color), The second suggestion effect may suggest a plurality of pieces of identification information, may suggest one piece of identification information among the plurality of pieces of identification information, and is similar to any of the plurality of pieces of identification information. Identification information may be suggested.

  The identification information having a similar outer shape is the same as the identification information and the outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the symbol, the pattern inside the symbol, the size of the symbol, etc.), and the player who is the consumer This means identification information that has a common aesthetic (impression) to be caused through visual perception, and as a result, identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (difficult to recognize as different identification information). For example, identification information having a similar outer shape includes (a) identification information that differs only in size from one identification information, (b) identification information that includes a plurality of identification information that has the same outer shape as one identification information, and (1) Identification information with a character attached to one identification information, (d) Identification information that recalls the same identification information as one identification information whose direction is different from one identification information, (e) One identification information Identification information with the same outline as a whole, lacking a part, (f) identification information with a part of the identification information raised but the outline as a whole, (ki) identification Identification information in which the shape of the information is different but the overall external shape is the same, (g) identification information reminiscent of one identification information, and a plurality of (a) to (g) However, the identification information is conceptually the same as the one identification information. It includes identification information that can be recognized as.

(27) In the slot machine of (24),
The derivation control means may not be able to derive a predetermined prize display result in which the identification information of the prize determination position is the occurrence correspondence identification information even when the occurrence of the predetermined prize is allowed.
The effect control means performs effect control for ending the suggested effect that has been started before the display result is derived, regardless of whether or not the predetermined winning display result is derived (see, for example, FIG. 33). .

  According to this feature, it is possible to share the process of terminating the suggestion effect regardless of whether the predetermined winning display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load.

(28) In the slot machine of (26) above,
The effect control means performs effect control so that the second suggestion effect is emphasized (for example, blinking display) than the first suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 35B).

  According to this feature, since the occurrence correspondence identification information at the winning determination position can be emphasized, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the game result to be mistaken for the first suggestion effect.

(29) In the slot machine of (26) or (28) above,
A display device (liquid crystal display 51) for displaying effects including the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect;
The effect control means performs effect control so that the area where the second suggestion effect is displayed is equal to or greater than the area where the first suggestion effect is displayed (see, for example, FIG. 35F).

  According to this feature, since the occurrence correspondence identification information at the winning determination position can be displayed with a size larger than the predetermined identification information, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the game result is misidentified by the first suggestion effect.

  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, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 5 1-sheet BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 23, 123 reset switch, 32L, 32C , 32R reel motor, 37 setting key switch, 41 main control unit, 60 door sensor, 70 player side setting switch, 80 store side setting switch, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (2)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result based on a determination result of the prior determination means;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result is derived;
Production control means for performing production control for controlling production,
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result, a determination area corresponding to a winning determination position where a winning determination is performed and a non-determination area corresponding to a non-winning determination position that is not the winning determination position are defined. ,
When the combination of identification information at the winning determination position among the identification information included in the derived display result is a specific combination including predetermined identification information and specific identification information, the winning determination means Determine that it occurred,
The production control means executes either the first production or the second production suggesting that the player has a higher advantage for the player than the first production when the specific winning is permitted. Is possible,
The first effect is an effect suggesting a color corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The slot machine, wherein the second effect is an effect suggesting a color corresponding to the specific identification information. Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result based on a determination result of the prior determination means;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result is derived;
Production control means for performing production control for controlling production,
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result, a determination area corresponding to a winning determination position where a winning determination is performed and a non-determination area corresponding to a non-winning determination position that is not the winning determination position are defined. ,
When the combination of identification information at the winning determination position among the identification information included in the derived display result is a specific combination including predetermined identification information and specific identification information, the winning determination means Determine that it occurred,
The production control means executes either the first production or the second production suggesting that the player has a higher advantage for the player than the first production when the specific winning is permitted. Is possible,
The first effect is an effect suggesting a character corresponding to the predetermined identification information,
The slot machine, wherein the second effect is an effect suggesting a character corresponding to the specific identification information.

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