JP2016209256A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine preventing a player from being puzzled about a privilege imparting timing.SOLUTION: In the case where 7 replay is won and 7 navigation performance is executed, when a stop switch is operated in a stop order and at a stop timing notified by the 7 navigation performance, imparting of navigation stock is notified at a timing at which 7 symbols arrangement is derived, whereas when the stop switch is operated in an order and operation procedure other than the stop timing notified by the 7 navigation performance, imparting of the navigation stock is notified at timing at which symbols other than 7 symbols are derived.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

  The present invention is provided with 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 derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a predetermined bet number is set. When the start operation is performed, the reels start to rotate, and when the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of each reel, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter symbols on the winning line) A winning combination is generated by deriving a combination (also called a combination).

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the symbol combination constituting the small combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the symbol combination constituting the special combination is derived on the winning line, it is possible to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, the right to be controlled by an assist time (hereinafter also referred to as AT) in which a player is notified of the operation procedure of the stop switch in order to generate a predetermined winning. When it is determined whether or not to give the exemplified privilege and the role for notifying that the privilege is granted is won, when the player can derive the 7 symbol set, the timing at which the 7 symbol set is derived While there is a slot machine that informs that a privilege is granted, there is a slot machine that informs that a privilege is granted at a later timing when the player has not been able to derive a 7-pattern set (for example, Patent Literature) 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5176247

  According to the above slot machine, when the player can derive the 7 symbol set, the grant of the privilege is notified at the timing when the 7 symbol set is derived. Therefore, the player may recognize the grant timing of the privilege. However, when the player is unable to derive the 7-pattern set, the grant of the privilege is notified at a later timing. Therefore, the player cannot recognize the grant timing of the privilege, and at which timing It does not know whether the privilege has been granted, and confuses the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that prevents a player from being confused about the timing of granting a privilege.

(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)
Predetermining means (for example, processing for executing internal lottery) for determining whether or not to permit derivation for a combination of specific display results (for example, winning 7 replays 1 and 2);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by a player to cause each of the plurality of variable display units to derive a display result;
Derivation of the combination of the specific display results is permitted by the determination of the predetermining unit, and the deriving operation unit performs a specific procedure (for example, as shown in FIG. Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control) for performing control for deriving the combination of the specific display results (for example, red 7 symbol alignment) to the plurality of variable display sections when operated at the pull-in timing) When,
Privilege determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, a process of executing the AT lottery shown in FIG. 28);
When it is determined that the privilege is to be given, an operation procedure notifying unit that notifies the specific procedure as an operation procedure of the derivation operation unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 213 ") and the stop timing (" aiming for 7 "), a process of executing 7 navigation effects),
When it is determined that the privilege is to be granted, a privilege grant notifying means for notifying the grant of the privilege (for example, a process for notifying the grant of navigation stock ("Navi acquisition!")),
The privilege grant notification means is allowed to derive the combination of the specific display results by the determination of the prior determination means, and the specific procedure is notified by the operation procedure notification means (for example, winning 7 replay 1 is won) And 7 navigation effects are executed)
When the deriving operation means is operated in the specific procedure (for example, the timing of the first middle stop and drawing the red 7 symbol in the lower stage), the grant of the privilege is notified at the timing when the combination of the specific display results is derived. First privilege grant notification means (for example, a process for notifying the grant of navigation stock shown in FIG. 33 (f));
When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific procedure, a second privilege grant is provided to notify the grant of the privilege at a timing when a display result other than the display result constituting the combination of the specific display results is derived. Notification means (for example, a process for notifying the application of the navigation stock shown in FIGS. 33 (g) and 33 (h)).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the combination of the specific display results is permitted and the specific procedure is notified, the display that forms the combination of the specific display results when operated by an operation procedure other than the specific procedure Since the grant of the privilege is notified at the timing when the display result other than the result is derived, the grant of the privilege is not notified until the combination of the display results other than the combination of the specific display results is derived to the plurality of variable display units. In comparison, it is easy for the player to recognize that the privilege has been granted, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the grant of the privilege is notified at the timing when the display results constituting the combination of the specific display results cannot be derived, the combination of the display results other than the combination of the specific display results is derived to the plurality of variable display units. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about the timing of granting the privilege without being notified of the granting of the privilege.

  The specific procedure may be a stop sequence for stopping the variable display of the plurality of variable display units, or a stop timing for stopping the variable display of any (or all) of the plurality of variable display units. Alternatively, both stop order and stop timing may be used.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The three variable display units (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are provided, and a combination of display results is derived by stopping the variable display of the three variable display units,
The timing at which a display result other than the display result constituting the combination of the specific display results is derived in the variable display unit that first stopped the variable display based on the operation of the derivation operation unit. (For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), the timing of drawing a symbol other than 7 symbols on the LM2 at the time of the first stop) and the combination of the specific display result on the variable display unit that stopped the variable display next. At a timing at which a display result other than the display result that constitutes the derivation (for example, a timing at which a symbol other than 7 symbols is drawn onto LM2 at the second stop as shown in FIG. 33 (h)). It is possible to notify the grant.

  According to such a configuration, display results other than the display results constituting the combination of the specific display results are derived in either the variable display unit that stopped the variable display first and the variable display unit that stopped the next variable display. Even at the timing, since the provision of the privilege is notified, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The notification of grant of the privilege by the first privilege grant notification means and the notification of grant of the privilege by the second privilege grant notification means have the same notification mode (for example, the navigation shown in FIG. 33 (f)). The stock grant notification and the navigation stock grant notification shown in FIGS. 33 (g) and (h) are in the same mode).

  According to such a configuration, even if the derivation operation means is operated in any of the specific procedure and the procedure other than the specific procedure, the notification mode of the notification of the grant of the privilege is the same. Easy to recognize.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The notification of grant of the privilege by the first privilege grant notification means and the notification of grant of the privilege by the second privilege grant notification means are different in the notification mode (for example, a 7-pattern set is derived in accordance with a 7 navigation effect. And when a symbol other than 7 symbols is derived without following the 7 Navi effect) (for example, refer to the column of [7 Navi Effect] in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure and when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific procedure, the notification mode of the notification of grant of privilege is different, The player can be entertained by the difference in the notification mode of the notification of the grant of the privilege.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
The operation procedure notifying means can notify the specific procedure in any of a plurality of notification modes (for example, there are an effect type α and an effect type β as 7 navigation effects)
The probability that the combination of the specific display results is derived when the derivation operation unit is operated in the specific procedure differs according to the type of notification mode of the specific procedure by the operation procedure notification unit (for example, FIG. 32). As shown in FIG. 4, the character type in the 7 navigation effect is different when the lottery condition 8 that can derive the 7-pattern set is satisfied and when the lottery condition 9 that the 7-pattern set cannot be derived is satisfied. .

  According to such a configuration, when the specific procedure is notified in a notification mode with a low probability that a combination of specific display results is derived, the player may not dare to operate the derivation operation means according to the specific procedure. Even in such a case, since it is informed that a privilege is given at a timing when a display result other than the display result constituting the combination of specific display results is derived, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
The privilege is a right to control to a specific state (for example, right to control to AT),
It further comprises display means (for example, an indicator lamp 51c) for displaying specific information indicating the control to the specific state,
The said display means displays the said specific information after the notification that the said privilege is provided by the said 1st privilege provision alerting | reporting means or the said 2nd privilege grant alerting | reporting means (for example, FIG. 33 (f), (h) As shown in the figure, the indicator lamp 51c displays AT when the navigation stock assignment notification is performed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the control to the specific state.

(7) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces an effect based on control information (for example, command) transmitted from the game control means;
An operation procedure notifying means (for example, the game auxiliary indicator 12) capable of recognizing the operation procedure (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation means,
Operation procedure determination means (for example, AT lottery) for determining whether or not to notify the operation procedure of the derivation operation means;
When it is determined that the operation procedure is notified by the operation procedure determination unit (for example, when controlled by the AT), the operation procedure notification unit performs control so that the operation procedure of the derivation operation unit is identifiable. Notification control means (for example, navigation notification),
The pre-determining means determines whether to allow derivation for each of a plurality of types of display result combinations;
The derivation control means performs control for deriving a display result based on a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means is operated in a specific operation procedure (for example, middle left / right stop order) when the determination result of the prior determination means is a first determination result (for example, middle left bell). Control is performed such that the first display result (for example, the middle bell) can be derived, and the specific operation procedure (for example, the replay GR1) is determined when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the second determination result (for example, replay GR1). A second display result (for example, promotion replay) that is different from the first display result when operated in the middle / left / right stop order)
The operation procedure notifying means notifies the specific operation procedure in an identifiable manner when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, and the determination result of the prior determination means In the case of the second determination result, the specific operation procedure is notified in a distinguishable manner (for example, different colors) when the specific operation procedure is identifiable.

  According to such a configuration, in the configuration including the game control means and the effect control means, the game control means performs control to notify the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in an identifiable manner by the operation procedure notification means. Even if an abnormality occurs, it is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being affected.

  Further, when the operation procedure notifying means is the first determination result from which the first display result is derived when operated by a specific operation procedure, the first operation when the operation procedure notifying means is operated by the same specific operation procedure. Even when notifying the same specific operation procedure in an identifiable manner in the case of the second determination result from which the second display result is derived instead of the display result of Even if the operation procedure identified by the notification of the procedure notification means is the same, the display result derived by the notification mode at that time can be recognized.

  The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. Procedures are applicable.

  Further, the derivation control means performs control so that the first display result can be derived when operated in a specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result. In the case where the operation procedure includes a plurality of operation procedures, it may be configured to perform control for deriving the first display result only when operated by a part of the operation procedures, or may be operated by all the operation procedures. In some cases, the control may be performed to derive the first display result.

  Further, the derivation control means performs control so that the second display result can be derived when operated in the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result. In a case where a specific operation procedure includes a plurality of operation procedures, a configuration may be adopted in which control for deriving the second display result is performed only when some of the operation procedures are operated. In such a case, the control may be performed to derive the second display result.

  The specific operation procedure may be a fixed operation procedure, or may be an operation procedure determined at random from a plurality of operation procedures.

  In addition, different notification modes include notification in different colors, notification by switching display in which one is display and the other is display / non-display, notification with different display / non-display switching speed, notification with different display contents, and the like. .

  Further, the first determination result and the second determination result indicate that when the first determination result and the second determination result are operated in a specific operation procedure, the former is a combination of the first identification information on one line, whereas the latter is one. A combination of identification information specific to the first line when a combination of the second identification information different from the combination of the first identification information is derived from the first line and when the operation is performed according to a specific operation procedure. Is derived from a combination of specific identification information in a second line different from the first line, and the former is used in a game when operated in a specific operating procedure. A first display result with a possible first number of gaming value is derived, whereas the latter is a second display result with a second number of gaming value, The first is accompanied by the addition of gaming value when operated in a specific operating procedure. The display result is derived, while the latter is derived from the second display result accompanied by the re-granting or transition of the game state, and when the former is operated in a specific operation procedure, the former is The first display result with grant is derived while the latter is derived with the second display result with transition of the gaming state, the former is the first when operated in a specific operation procedure The first display result with the transition to the gaming state is derived, while the second display result with the transition to the second gaming state different from the first gaming state is derived. And combinations thereof.

(8) In the slot machine of (7) above,
The operation procedure notification means notifies the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the operation procedure.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means using another effect device, it is possible to focus on the operation procedure notified by the effect device. Even when the rendering device does not function, the operation procedure can be recognized by using a correspondence table or the like.

  In addition, the notification mode that is difficult to identify immediately corresponds to, for example, a notification that notifies an identification symbol, an identification number, or the like determined in accordance with the notification procedure.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
The operation procedure notification means notifies the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a notification mode that can immediately identify the operation procedure.

  According to such a configuration, for example, even when the rendering device does not function, the operation procedure can be recognized without using a correspondence table or the like.

  The notification mode that can be identified immediately includes, for example, a notification procedure with letters, numbers corresponding to the derivation operation means to be operated, initials (L for left, C for middle, right for R, if any), identification information number serving as a guideline for timing when the display result is derived, identification information serving as a guideline for timing when the display result is derived, characters, initials indicating the identification information, and identification thereof This applies to information that informs the color of information.

(10) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (9) above,
A stage device (for example, liquid crystal display 51 etc.) is provided,
When the notification control means performs control to cause the operation procedure notification means to notify the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in an identifiable manner, the effect control means is more effective than the notification mode by the operation procedure notification means by the effect device. Control (for example, control of navigation effects) is performed in such a manner that the operation procedure of the derivation operation means notified by the operation procedure notification means in a conspicuous notification mode is identifiable.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a suitable manner by using the rendering device.

(11) In the slot machine of (10) above,
The notification control means performs control to continue notification even when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure notified in an identifiable manner by the operation procedure notification means,
The effect control means ends the notification when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure notified in an identifiable manner by the effect device.

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation unit is operated with an operation procedure different from the notified operation procedure, the notification by the operation procedure notification unit is continued, and thereafter the notification content can be confirmed. Since the notification by the effect device that is notified in a more conspicuous manner than the operation procedure notification means ends, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered when an operation mistake is made.

(12) In the slot machine of (10) or (11) above,
The operation procedure includes a first operation procedure (for example, a stop order in which the left reel is first stopped) and a second operation procedure following the first operation procedure (for example, a left middle right and a left / right middle stop order). Including
In the specific operation procedure, the first operation procedure is a part of the plurality of operation procedures, and the second operation procedure is an arbitrary operation procedure of the plurality of operation procedures. (For example, left first stop, middle first stop, right first stop)
The notification control means is the derivation operation means in a specific notification mode (for example, a notification mode corresponding to left--, middle--, right--) when the operation procedure notification unit notifies the special operation procedure. To control the operation procedure in an identifiable manner,
The production control means has a plurality of notification modes (for example, notification modes corresponding to left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left) when the special operation procedure is reported by the production device. Control is performed so that the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is identifiable in one notification mode selected from the above.

  According to such a configuration, the operation procedure can be notified in various notification modes by the effect device without increasing the load of the game control means.

(13) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (12) above,
The operation procedure notifying means is a notification means for notifying information other than the operation procedure of the deriving operation means (for example, the number of payouts and an error code) in an identifiable manner.

  According to such a configuration, the operation procedure notifying unit can be shared with notifying unit that notifies not only the operation procedure but also other information.

(14) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (11) above,
Provided with a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a winning notification effect) when a winning occurs,
The first display result (for example, middle bell) or the second display result (for example, red 7 replay) is a winning display result in which a winning occurs,
The specific effect executing means is
When the specific operation procedure is identifiably notified by the operation procedure notification means, and the first display result or the second display result is derived by being operated in the specific operation procedure, the specific effect is executed,
The operation procedure notifying means notifies the specific operation procedure in an identifiable manner, and is operated according to an operation procedure different from the specific operation procedure, so that a winning display result (for example, a secondary role) other than the first display result or the second When a winning display result (for example, blue 7 replay) other than the display result is derived, the specific effect is not executed.

  According to such a configuration, when the operation procedure is notified and a prize is generated by operating according to an operation procedure other than the notified operation procedure, a specific effect is not executed, so the notified operation procedure is ignored. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being impressed that a prize is generated.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

(15) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (14) above,
A strip-shaped reel band (for example, a reel sheet 400) on which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) each of which can be identified are drawn;
An annular reel frame (for example, holding frames 401 and 402) capable of attaching the reel band to the outer periphery;
Irradiation means (for example, LED unit 55) capable of irradiating light to the reel band from the inside of the reel frame,
The reel band has one end (for example, the surplus part 508 in FIG. 21) of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the reel band with the surface on which the plurality of types of identification information is drawn facing the reel frame. Is attached to the reel frame by overlapping the other end (for example, the other end 513 in FIG. 21),
The plurality of types of identification information includes identification information with different degrees of transmission for transmitting light from the irradiation means (for example, the “7” symbol has a transmission part 502 that other symbols do not have),
The other end portion (for example, the other end portion 513) has predetermined identification information (for example, the lower degree of transmission than the specific identification information (for example, “7” symbol)) among the plurality of types of identification information (for example, the other end portion 513). , "Bell" design) is drawn.

  According to such a configuration, since the predetermined identification information having a lower degree of transmission than the specific identification information is drawn on the other end overlapped with the one end, the specific identification information is effectively visually recognized. Can be made.

(16) In the slot machine of (15) above,
Each of the plurality of types of identification information is drawn for each predetermined area (for example, a pattern area),
The area of the region where the other end overlaps the one end is equal to or greater than the area of the predetermined region (for example, see FIGS. 27A and 27C).

  According to such a configuration, the area of the region where the other end overlaps the one end is equal to or larger than the area of the predetermined region, so that the reel band can be firmly attached to the reel frame.

(17) In the slot machine of (15) or (16) above,
The area in which the specific identification information is drawn (for example, a “7” symbol area) has a larger area than the region in which the predetermined identification information (for example, a symbol area other than the “7” symbol) is drawn.

  According to such a configuration, specific identification information can be made to stand out and visually recognized by the player rather than predetermined identification information.

(18) In the slot machine of any of (15) to (17) above,
The reel frame has information (for example, a mark 401d) for specifying a position where a specific portion of the reel band (for example, one end 505 of the reel sheet 400) is located when the reel band is attached.

  According to such a structure, the burden of the operation | work which attaches a reel belt | band | zone to a reel frame can be eased.

(19) In the slot machine of any of (15) to (18) above,
A predetermined portion of the reel band (for example, a region other than the region where the symbol of the entire symbol region 512 is drawn) is decorated with decoration (for example, white coloring or a decorative symbol 506) different from the identification information. And
Of the entire region of the one end (for example, the surplus portion 508), the region on the other end (for example, the colored region 508C) is decorated and the remaining region (for example, the transparent region 508D). Is not decorated.

  According to such a configuration, even if a slight shift occurs when the other end is overlapped with one end of the reel band, the region on the other end side is decorated in the entire region of the one end. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the decoration from being interrupted at the overlapping portion. Furthermore, since the remaining area is not decorated, the cost of decoration can be reduced.

(20) In the slot machine of any one of (15) to (19) above,
A reel composed of the reel band and the reel frame to which the reel band is attached (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R), a drive motor for rotating the reel (for example, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R), A reel unit (for example, reel unit 2) including reference position detecting means (for example, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R) for detecting passage of the reel rotation reference position (for example, notch 408);
In the reel unit, a plurality of reels are arranged side by side,
When the rotation reference positions of the plurality of reels are respectively located at the detection positions of the reference position detecting means with the plurality of reels attached to the reel unit (for example, when each reel is in the reference state). The seams (for example, seams 400a) generated when the reel bands are attached to the reel frames of the reels have a specific positional relationship (for example, a positional relationship in a straight line) and the reels Reference position detection means is attached to the reel unit, thereby making it possible to specify the positional deviation of the reel band with respect to the reel frame.

  According to such a configuration, the plurality of reels are set by setting the rotation reference positions of the plurality of reels to the detection positions of the reference position detecting means in a state where the plurality of reels are arranged and attached to the reel unit. Therefore, the positional deviation of the reel band with respect to the reel frame can be easily found from the positional relationship of the seams of the plurality of reels.

(21) In the slot machine of any of (15) to (19) above,
A reel composed of the reel band and the reel frame to which the reel band is attached (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R), a drive motor for rotating the reel (for example, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R), A reel unit (for example, reel unit 2) including reference position detecting means (for example, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R) for detecting passage of the reel rotation reference position (for example, notch 408);
A part of the reel band is visible through a predetermined area (for example, the see-through window 3),
When the rotation reference position of the reel is positioned at the detection position of the reference position detection means with the reel attached to the reel unit (for example, when the reel is in the reference state), the reel of the reel The reel and the reference position detecting means are attached to the reel unit so that a seam (for example, the seam 400a) generated when the reel band is attached to the frame is in a position that can be visually recognized through the predetermined area. By doing so, it is possible to specify the positional deviation of the reel band with respect to the reel frame.

  According to such a configuration, by setting the reel rotation reference position at the detection position of the reference position detection means with the reel mounted on the reel unit, the reel seam can be visually recognized through the predetermined area. Since this is a possible position, a positional deviation of the reel band with respect to the reel frame can be easily found by comparing the reel seam with a normal position provided outside the reel unit or the reel unit.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. 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 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 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 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 small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a reel body. It is a side view which shows the structure of a reel body. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a reel sheet 400. FIG. FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a portion where a surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 of the reel sheet 400 overlap. It is principal part sectional drawing which shows the state in which the reel unit was attached to the housing | casing. It is a perspective view which shows a reel unit. It is a figure for demonstrating when the reel sheet | seat 400 was wound appropriately, and when it was not wound appropriately. It is a figure for demonstrating the process for transmitting light. It is a figure for demonstrating an overlap part. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting game number lottery table and expectation effect lottery table in non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the expectation effect lottery table in AT and a navigation effect aspect lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the expectation effect after watermelon winning. It is a figure for demonstrating a 7 navi production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of 7 navigation effects after 7 replay 1 winning. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a navigation alerting | reporting and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a navigation alerting | reporting and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a navigation alerting | reporting and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a prize alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by the navigation alerting | reporting of the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by the navigation alerting | reporting of the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by the alerting | reporting of the modification 3. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by the navigation alerting | reporting of the modification 4. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by a small role alert | report.

An embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
[Configuration of slot machine]
Embodiment 1 of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and the housing. It is comprised from the front door 1b pivotally supported by the side end of 1a so that rotation was possible.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” may be collectively referred to as “7”, and “cherry a” and “cherry b” may be simply referred to as “cherry”. is there.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

  A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the player side through the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display area 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized. An indicator lamp 51c is displayed on the display area 51a and beside the transmissive area 51b. The indicator lamp 51c is an area for displaying an image that can specify control to an AT (ART) described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). In the range, the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 as the specified number of RBs). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the stipulated), the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the bet number) A check switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and a switch that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Ppusuitchi 8L, 8C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Called. The first stop of the left reel 2L is also referred to as a first left stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is also referred to as a third left stop. Stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time is also called middle first stop, stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time is called middle second stop, and stopping the middle reel 2C for the third time is also called middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is also referred to as a first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is also referred to as a third right stop.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order in which the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (also referred to as pressing order) is forward pressing, forward sandwiching push, middle left pushing, middle right pushing, reverse pinching pushing, and Includes reverse push. The forward pressing means a stop order in which the middle reel 2C is stopped second after the left reel 2L is stopped first. The forward pinching push means a stop order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push refers to a stop order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push means a stop order in which the right reel 2R is stopped second after the middle reel 2C is stopped first. The reverse pinching push means a stop order in which the left reel 2L is stopped second after the right reel 2R is stopped first. The reverse push means a stop order in which the middle reel 2C is stopped second after the right reel 2R is stopped first.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An error code, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the reel stop order by navigation notification described later, a 1BETLED 14 that notifies that a bet number is set by 1, and a bet number that is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet is set, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that the bet number is set to 3, the insertion request LED 17 for notifying that the medal can be inserted is indicated by lighting, and the start of the game by operating the start switch 7 Start valid LED 18 that lights up to indicate that the operation is valid, wait (the previous game opened A waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is starting to rotate because a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game to be described later is on. A provided game display unit 13 is provided.

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

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time during the confirmation of the set value or during the check of the set value, the game progresses until a reset operation is performed at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function controlled to a restricted state), automatic settlement processing (for example, at the end of BB), a medal stored as a credit as a player The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless of the operation), and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or a medal payout exit 9 side, which is provided inside the housing 1a, is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as a prescribed number of bets in RT0 to 4 described later, and two bets are defined as a prescribed number of bets in RB described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols that make up a particular winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is achieved when a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” in FIG. 6 to be described later) is arranged as a winning combination. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 becomes a symbol that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” in FIG. 6 described later). ) Are included, it includes a combination that can be seen as if it has won a prize by a combination of symbols arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

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

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in either of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having 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 control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function, can interrupt the basic process when an interrupt occurs, and can execute the interrupt process. The main CPU 41a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that repeats depending on the control state between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. Thus, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

  The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the reset circuit 49 counts up without clearing the value of the reset counter based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, This circuit outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts 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. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which determines the output pattern of an apparatus and an output control part performs output control of an effect device based on the output pattern which the sub control part 91 determined. In such a structure, the sub control part 91 and the output control part The output control of the rendering device is performed by both.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices. However, the effect device is not limited to this, and the display device or machine that is mechanically driven. An actuating item that is driven automatically may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93, audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from speakers 53 and 54, reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to sub CPU 91a when power is turned on or when an initialization command from sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and indicates that when a voltage drop is detected. A power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the sub CPU 91a is mounted. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate 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. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

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

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting change in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the state is changed to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned OFF after the set value is determined) is satisfied. You may make it do. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, and thus it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the number of bets is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and 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.

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting check in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door 1b is opened or closed until an end condition (setting key is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

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

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41, and after a certain period of time has elapsed since activation. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither a return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned has been received even after elapse. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

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

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. The Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c is used. Of the storage area, areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

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

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a combination of symbols called “comb” is combined to win. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small combination and the replay combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

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

  In the internal lottery, whether or not a winning for each combination is permitted is determined before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). It is. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. For each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value An internal lottery is performed according to the number of determination values of the combination.

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

  When the winning of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role Assigned as a general role storage work to which a flag is set Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  In this embodiment, since the configuration does not include a special combination, only the general combination storage work among the internal winning flag storage works is used.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. explain. If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. And the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is obtained by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames until the stop is calculated is calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps and stopped. . Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 Stop in the lower symbol area).

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. Control is performed to stop the non-combining roles without aligning them in the drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible may be generated so as to perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop, and the winning combination that is not won is controlled to stop without being aligned in the 4-frame drawing range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

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

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In other words, it is only necessary to perform control to align and stop the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged at intervals of within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames, for all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the drawing range of 4 frames, if the special combination and re-playing combination are elected at the same time, it depends on the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Without fail, be sure to win the re-playing role. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control which arranges a re-game player on a winning line rather than a special game, and a re-game player always wins. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing role.

  After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected by continuing the rotation of the reels that are not.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel stop operation is not performed when the automatic stop time has elapsed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. In this case, since the reel stops without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the reel starts rotating, that is, the time elapsed since the reel starts rotating, every time the game starts. After the completion of the game, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the time is counted from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game If the started game time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if a predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, Start reel rotation in the game.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a combination corresponding to winning is arranged on the activated winning line when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the stop operation. If it is determined and it is determined that a combination corresponding to any of the winnings is prepared, control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when the small combinations are arranged, a control for giving medals according to the arranged small combinations is performed, and when the re-playing combination is arranged, a control for giving a replay game is performed.

[Type of 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 an insertion number command, a credit command, a gaming state command, an AT state command, an internal winning command, a stop order command, an AT lottery result command, an extra lottery with respect to the sub-control unit 91. Result command, state transition lottery result command, freeze command, reel acceleration information 1 command, reel acceleration information 2 command, stop operation command, sliding frame number command, stop command, game end command, winning number command, payout start command, payout A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

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

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

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The AT state command is a command that can specify the remaining number of navigation stock, the number of remaining games in the previous period, and the number of remaining AT games in the game, and is transmitted after the game state command when the game starts. The

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game and after the gaming state command is transmitted. The internal winning command is transmitted when the game starts and after the AT state command.

  Since the game state command, AT state command, and internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated by receiving these commands. Can be specified.

  The internal winning command can specify that one of the push order bells described later has been won, but which type (middle left bell, middle right bell, right left bell, right middle bell) has won, When winning the push order bell, the stop order for winning the middle bell cannot be specified. In addition, the internal winning command can specify that any of the 7 replays described below has been won, but the type (7 replays 1 and 2) of the 7 replays won, that is, when the 7 replays are won, The stop order for winning 7 replays or 7 blue replays cannot be specified. Further, the internal winning command can specify that any of the replays GR1 to 4 described later has been won, but the type of the replays GR1 to GR4 that has been won, that is, when the replays GR1 to GR4 are won, The stop order for winning replays cannot be specified. In addition, the internal winning command can specify that any of the replay GRs 11 to 13 to be described later has been won, but which type of the replays GR11 to 13 has been won, that is, when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, The stop order for winning replays cannot be specified.

  The stop order command is a stop order for winning the middle bell at the time of winning the push order bell, a stop order for winning the middle replay or right-up replay at the time of winning 7 replay 1 or 7 replay 2, and a stop order for winning the red 7 replay. It is a command that can specify the stop order to win the Blue 7 replay, stop order to win the promotion replay when winning the replay GR1-4, and stop order to win the special replay when winning the replay GR11-13, and the game has started When the navigation notification described later is performed, it is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted.

  The AT lottery result command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of an AT lottery to be described later and the number of navigation stocks to be won. When the game is started, the internal lottery command is transmitted in the game in which the AT lottery was performed. Will be sent later.

  The extra lottery result command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of the extra lottery and the number of games won in the extra lottery, which will be described later. Sent after sending.

  The state transition lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not a state transition lottery, which will be described later, is won, and is transmitted when the game is started and after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game in which the state transition lottery is performed. The

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time, and if it is controlled to the freeze state, the type of the freeze command is started. It is sent after the internal winning command is sent.

  The reel acceleration information 1 command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game. In addition, since it is also transmitted when starting the rotation of the reel accompanying the progress of the game with the end of the freeze state, the reel acceleration information 1 command is received after the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command. Thus, it is possible to specify not only the fact that the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses, but also the end of the freeze state.

  The reel acceleration information 2 command is a command that can specify the type of effect using the reel performed in the freeze state, and is transmitted when the reel is operated in the freeze state.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped until it stops. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and accompanying the stop operation of each reel Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended and the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the next game. The player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel. Sent when the stop switch is released.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, a type of winning, and a payout number of medals at the time of winning. The player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player depresses the stop switch to release the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

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

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and when the transition to the standby state occurs after one game is over and the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet amount, It is transmitted after the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed and a payout end command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The

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

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time that has elapsed since the start of reel rotation, every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. When a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals after the end of one game and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time that started timing from the start time is longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated. At that time, rotation of the reel for the game in the game (hereinafter, the game accompanying the progress of the game is referred to as a normal game in order to be distinguished from the pseudo game described later) is started. .

  On the other hand, when a regular game start operation is performed when a predetermined number of bets are set by the insertion of medals after the end of one game and the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time that started timing from the start time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel starts rotating at that time. Without waiting, it waits until the game time which started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches a specified time, and starts the rotation of the reel in the normal game when the specified time is reached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Winner]
FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  First, referring to FIG. 5, there are two types of special combinations among the winning combinations: big bonuses (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB) and regular bonuses (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). Includes bonus.

  BB is won when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any combination wins 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, RT4 is controlled from winning BB and RB until winning, and after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as bonus) is finished, it is controlled by RT3. The Rukoto.

  In any of the reels, there are places where the symbols constituting the BB (“red 7” of each reel) and the symbols constituting the RB (“BAR” of each reel) are not arranged within 5 frames. Even if one of BB and RB is won in the lottery, the winning BB and RB will not be won if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small role includes the secondary role A1, the secondary role A2, the secondary role A3, the secondary role A4, the secondary role A5, the secondary role A6, the secondary role B1, the secondary role B2, the control role 1, the control role 2, and the control. A combination 3, a control combination 4, a middle bell, a right falling bell, a middle watermelon, a right falling watermelon, a middle cherry, and a square cherry are included.

  In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the secondary role A1, the secondary role A2, the secondary role A3, the secondary role A4, the secondary role A5, and the secondary role A6, they are simply referred to as the secondary role A, the secondary role B1, and the secondary role. When it is not necessary to distinguish B2, it is simply called the secondary role B. Further, when there is no need to distinguish between the secondary role A and the secondary role B, they are simply called secondary roles. Further, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the control combination 1, the control combination 2, the control combination 3, and the control combination 4, they are simply referred to as control combinations.

  The secondary role A1 wins when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry a” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and when the secondary role A1 wins in any gaming state, 8 Medals are paid out. At the time of winning the secondary role A1, the same symbols or similar symbols are not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the secondary role A1 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel and the “cherry a” of the right reel that constitute the secondary role A1 are within 5 frames. Since there is a portion that is not arranged, if the secondary role A1 is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the selected secondary role A1 will be There will be no winnings.

  For the other subsidiary roles A2 to A6, similarly to the subsidiary role A1, a winning combination is made when the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is aligned on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out when winning in any gaming state. It is. Further, at the time of winning a prize, the same symbols or similar symbols are not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Further, even if the secondary role A is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the reel stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning secondary role A will not be won.

  In each gaming state, the secondary role B1 is “Blue 7-Bell-Red 7”, “Blue 7-Bell-Replay”, “Watermelon Bell-Red 7”, “Watermelon Bell-Replay” on the winning line LN. When one of the combinations is completed, a prize is awarded, and when the secondary role B1 wins at RT0 to RT4, one medal is paid out. In addition, when the secondary role B1 wins in RB, 8 medals are paid out. At the time of winning the subsidiary role B1, the same symbols or similar symbols are not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In addition, the left reel “Blue 7” and “Watermelon” constituting the secondary role B 1, the middle reel “bell” constituting the secondary role B 1, and the right reel “red” constituting the secondary role B 1 The symbol “7” or “Replay” is placed within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, when the winning combination B1 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the winning combination is made regardless of the timing of the stop operation. It can be said that the role can be.

  Similarly to the sub-comb B1, the other sub-competitor B2 is awarded when the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is aligned on the winning line LN, and one medal is paid when the sub-competitor B1 wins at RT0 to RT4. When the secondary role B1 wins in the RB, 8 medals are paid out. Further, at the time of winning a prize, the same symbols or similar symbols are not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In addition, when a subsidiary role B is won in an internal lottery which will be described later, in principle, it is possible to win regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The control combination 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry b” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one medal is awarded when the control combination 1 wins at RT0 to RT4. To be paid out. In addition, when the control combination 1 wins in RB, 8 medals are paid out. At the time of winning the control combination 1, the same symbols or similar symbols are not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control combination 1 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel that constitutes the control combination 1 and the “cherry b” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Since there is a portion not arranged in the control lot 1, even if the control combination 1 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, There will be no winnings.

  Similarly to the control combination 1, the other control combinations 2 to 4 are awarded when the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is aligned on the pay line LN, and one medal is awarded when the control combination 1 wins at RT0 to RT4. Is paid out, and when the control combination 1 wins in RB, 8 medals are paid out. Further, at the time of winning a prize, the same symbols or similar symbols are not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Even if the winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the reel stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning winning combination will not be won.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals are paid out when the middle bell is won in any gaming state. . Since the “bell” of the left reel, the “bell” of the middle reel, and the “bell” of the right reel that make up the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames, when winning the middle bell in the internal lottery described below, In principle, it can be said that it can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The right-down bell is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Bell-Red 7” or “Replay-Bell-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and the right-down bell in any gaming state. When is won, 8 medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the right-down bell is arranged one position below the “bell”, and the “red 7” and “replay” of the right reel are one above the “bell”. Since the “Replay-Bell-Red 7” or “Replay-Bell-Replay” combination is aligned on the winning line LN, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is lowered to the right, that is, the invalid line. It will be aligned with LM3. In addition, since the symbol of any one of “replay” on the left reel, “bell” on the middle reel, “red 7” on the right reel, and “replay” that make up the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames, It can be said that, as a general rule, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-Blue 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and the middle stage watermelon is awarded in any gaming state. When you do, 5 medals will be paid out. Since the “watermelon” of the left middle right reel that constitutes the middle stage watermelon is not located within 5 frames, each stop operation of the left middle right reel can be performed even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later. If it's not done at the right time, you won't win the elected middle watermelon.

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” or “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and the right-down watermelon is lowered in any game state. When the watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out. The “bell” of the left reel that constitutes the right-down watermelon is disposed at a position immediately below “watermelon” or “blue 7”, and the “cherry b”, “ Since “White 7” is arranged one position above “Watermelon”, when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” or “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN, “Watermelon” The combination of “-watermelon-watermelon” or “blue 7-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. The “bell” on the left reel that constitutes the right-down watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but the “watermelon” on the middle reel that constitutes the right-down watermelon, “cherry b”, and “white 7” on the right reel. Since any one of the symbols is not placed within 5 frames, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is performed at an appropriate timing. Otherwise, you won't win the winning right down watermelon.

  The middle cherries are awarded when the combination of “cherry a-bell-replay” is arranged on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one medal is awarded when the middle cherries wins in any gaming state. To be paid out. The middle reel “Bell” and right reel “Replay” are arranged within 5 frames, but the left reel “Cherry a” constituting the middle cherry is not arranged within 5 frames. Since there are places, even if the middle cherries are won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the left reel is not stopped at an appropriate timing, the winning middle cherries will not be won.

  Kaku Cherry wins when the combination of “Red 7-Bell-Replay” and “BAR-Bell-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and Kaku Cherry wins in any gaming state. When you do, one medal will be paid out. “Red 7” and “BAR” of the left reel constituting the corner cherry are arranged one above “Cherry”, so “Red 7-Bell-Replay”, “BAR-Bell-” are placed on the winning line LN. When the “Replay” combination is aligned, the “Cherry a-any-any” (any symbol may be used) combination is moved downward and to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4. The “bell” of the middle reel that makes up the square cherry and the “replay” of the right reel are arranged within 5 frames, but the “red 7” and “BAR” of the left reel that make up the square cherry are 5 frames. Because there is a place that is not placed within, if you won the corner cherry in the internal lottery that will be described later, if you do not stop the left reel at the right time, you will win the winning corner cherry There is no.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes middle replay, right-up replay, promotion replay, special replay, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay.

  The middle stage replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4, and a replay game (replay) is given. The “replay” for the left reel, “replay” for the middle reel, and “replay” for the right reel that make up the middle stage replay are arranged within 5 frames, so when the middle stage replay is won in the internal lottery described later, In principle, it can be said that it can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The upward replay is a win when a combination of “Bell-Replay-Red 7” or “Bell-Replay-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN in RT1 to RT4, and a replay game (replay) is given. The “bell” on the left reel that constitutes the right-up replay is located one position above “replay”, and “red 7” and “bell” on the right reel are one position below “replay”. When the combination of “Bell-Replay-Red 7” or “Bell-Replay-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN, it goes to the right, that is, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed on the invalid line LM4. The combination will be complete. In addition, since the symbol of any one of “Bell” on the left reel, “Replay” on the middle reel, “Red 7”, and “Bell” on the right reel, which constitutes a right-up replay, is arranged within 5 frames, It can be said that, as a general rule, when a right-up replay is won in an internal lottery which will be described later, a winning combination can be made regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” is arranged on the winning line LN at RT1, and a replay game (replay) is given. In addition, the game state is shifted to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. Also, the “rebell” on the left reel, “replay” on the middle reel, and “replay” on the right reel that make up the promotion replay are arranged within 5 frames, so that the promotion replay is won in the internal lottery described later. Sometimes, in principle, it can be said that it can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN at RT0, and a replay game (replay) is given. In addition, the game state is shifted to RT2 due to the special replay winning. In addition, since the “replay” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “bell” of the right reel constituting the special replay are arranged within 5 frames, the special replay is won in the internal lottery described later. Sometimes, in principle, it can be said that it can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  Red 7 Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Blue 7-Replay”, “Replay-Watermelon-Replay” or “Replay-Cherry a-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0-4. (Replay) is awarded. In particular, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the red 7 replay is arranged one position above “red 7”, and the “blue 7” of the middle reel is one above “red 7”. Since the “replay” on the right reel is positioned one position above “red 7”, when the combination of “replay-blue 7-replay” is aligned on the winning line LN, A combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” can be arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. The left reel “Replay”, the middle reel “Blue 7”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry a”, and the right reel “Replay” are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, it can be said that, in principle, when a red 7 replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that it can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  Blue 7 Replay is “Cherry a-Blue 7-Replay”, “Cherry a-Watermelon Replay”, “Cherry a-Cherry a-Replay”, “Cherry a-Blue 7-Replay” on the winning line LN at RT0-4. ”,“ Cherry a-Watermelon-Replay ”or“ Cherry a-Cherry a-Replay ”are combined, and a replay game (replay) is awarded. In particular, “Cherry a” on the left reel that constitutes the Blue 7 replay is located one position above “Blue 7”, and “Replay” on the right reel is one position below “Blue 7”. When the combination of “Cherry a-Blue 7-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN, the combination of “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” can be aligned on the invalid line LM4. . The left reel's “cherry a” and “replay” symbols that make up the Blue 7 replay, the middle reel “blue 7”, “watermelon”, and “cherry a” any one symbol, the right reel Since “Replay” is arranged within 5 frames, it can be said that, in principle, when a blue 7 replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 15, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB), the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. Furthermore, if the gaming state is RT0-3, depending on the type of RT0-3, at least one of the re-game combination that is the target of the internal lottery and its winning probability differs. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 10 to 15, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 10 to 13, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that.

  Also, the numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  10 shows combinations of special combinations that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIGS. 11 and 12 show combinations of small roles that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. , A combination of re-playing combinations that are read out as lottery targets.

  When the gaming state is RT0, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, Watermelon, common bell, replay GR11, replay GR12, and replay GR13 are targeted for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, Watermelon, common bell, 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, Watermelon, common bell, 7 replays 1, 7 replays 2, and normal replays are the subject of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, Watermelon, common bell, 7 replays 1, 7 replays 2, and normal replays are the subject of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT4, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right Bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2, and normal replay are eligible for internal lottery Become.

  When the game state is RB, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right Bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, and common bell are subject to internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the middle left bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A3 + secondary role B1 + middle bell, and the middle left bell 2 is the combination of secondary role A2 + secondary role A4 + secondary role B1 + middle bell. The middle left bell 3 is a combination of the secondary role A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B1 + middle bell, the middle left bell 4 is the combination of the secondary role A4 + second role A6 + second role B1 + middle bell, and the middle left bell 5 is The combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A5 + the secondary role B1 + middle bell, and the middle left bell 6 are the combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A6 + the secondary role B1 + the middle bell.

  The middle right bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A3 + secondary role B1 + control role 1 + middle bell. The middle right bell 2 is the secondary role A2 + second role A4 + second role B1 + control role 3 + middle bell. Combination, middle right bell 3 is a combination of secondary role A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B1 + control role 2 + middle bell, and middle right bell 4 is a combination of secondary role A4 + second role A6 + second role B1 + control role 4 + middle bell. The middle right bell 5 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B1 + control role 1 + middle bell, and the middle right bell 6 is the combination of secondary role A2 + second role A6 + second role B1 + control role 3 + middle bell.

  Also, the right / left bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A3 + the secondary role B2 + the middle bell, the right / left bell 2 is the combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A4 + the secondary role B2 + the middle bell, and the right / left bell 3 is the secondary role. The combination of A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B2 + middle bell, right left bell 4 is the secondary role A4 + secondary role A6 + secondary role B2 + middle bell combination, and right left bell 5 is the secondary role A1 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B2 + middle level bell The combination right / left bell 6 is a combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A6 + the secondary role B2 + the middle bell.

  The right middle bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A3 + secondary role B2 + control role 1 + middle bell, and the right middle bell 2 is the combination of secondary role A2 + second role A4 + second role B2 + control role 3 + middle bell. The right middle bell 3 is a combination of the secondary role A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B2 + control role 2 + middle bell, and the right middle bell 4 is the combination of secondary role A4 + secondary role A6 + second role B2 + control role 4 + middle bell. The bell 5 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A5 + the secondary role B2 + control role 1 + the middle bell, and the right middle bell 6 is a combination of the secondary role A2 + second role A6 + the secondary role B2 + control role 3 + the middle level bell.

  In the following description, if there is no need to distinguish between them, the middle left bells 1 to 6 are simply referred to as middle left bells, the middle right bells 1 to 6 are simply referred to as middle right bells, and the right and left bells 1 to 6 are simply referred to as right and left. The right middle bell 1-6 may be simply called the right middle bell. Moreover, when it is not necessary to distinguish any of the middle left bells 1 to 6, the middle right bells 1 to 6, the right and left bells 1 to 6, and the right middle bells 1 to 6, they may be simply referred to as push order bells.

  The common bell is a combination of a middle bell and a right-down bell. The watermelon is a combination of a middle-stage watermelon and a right-down watermelon. A strong cherry is a combination of a middle cherry and a square cherry, and a weak cherry is a single winning of a square cherry.

  As shown in FIG. 15, 7 replay 1 is middle replay + red 7 replay + blue 7 replay, and 7 replay 2 is middle replay + red 7 replay + blue 7 replay + upward replay. GR1 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay, replay GR2 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay + upward replay, replay GR3 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay, and replay GR4 Replay GR11 is a middle replay + special replay, replay GR12 is a middle replay + special replay + rightward replay, and replay GR13 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay + rightward replay. Is a combination of middle replay + special replay + red 7 replay, The normal replay, is a single prize of the middle replayed.

  In the following description, when there is no need to distinguish between them, 7 replays 1 and 2 may be simply referred to as 7 replays.

  In this way, the target lot of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table determined higher than RT0-4.

  Also, when the gaming state is RT0-3, depending on whether it is RT0-3, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won at the same time, the combinations of symbols to be stopped differ according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations.

  When winning the middle left bell, as shown in Fig. 16, the middle bell wins by performing the stop operation in the middle left and right stop order, and the stop operation in the middle right left, right left middle, right middle left stop order As a result, the secondary role B1 wins, and by performing the stop operation in the order of stopping in the middle left and right and left and right, the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the secondary role A elected in the middle reel and the right reel If a stop operation is performed at, the winning secondary role A will win, and either the middle reel or the right reel will stop outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the winning secondary role A If an operation is performed, none of the roles are available. In other words, when the stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right stop order, eight medals can be obtained, whereas when the stop operation is performed in the middle left / right or left / right middle stop order, a certain percentage is obtained. In some cases, you may be able to win 8 medals, but in some cases you may not be able to get 1 medal. If you stop in the order of middle right left, right left middle or right middle left, you will receive one medal. Can only be acquired.

  When winning the middle right bell, as shown in Fig. 16, the middle bell will win by performing the stop operation in the middle right left stop order, and the stop operation will be performed in the middle left / right, right left middle, right middle left stop order. By doing so, the secondary role B1 wins, and by performing the stop operation in the order of left middle right, left and right middle, in the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is elected in the middle reel and the right reel If a stop operation is performed, the elected secondary role A will win, and the stop operation will be performed outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is selected on either the middle reel or the right reel. If this is done, none of the roles will be available. In other words, 8 medals can be obtained when the stop operation is performed in the middle right / left stop order, whereas a certain percentage is obtained when the stop operation is performed in the left middle right or left / right middle stop order. In some cases, you may be able to win 8 medals, but in some cases, you may not be able to win 1 medal. If you stop in the order of middle left / right, right / left / right, middle / left / right, one medal Can only be acquired.

  When the right / left bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the middle bell is won by performing the stop operation in the right / left middle stop order, and the stop operation is performed in the right / left / center / left / right, middle right / left stop order. As a result, the secondary role B2 wins, and the stop operation is performed in the order of stopping in the middle left and right and left and right, so that it stops within the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is elected in the middle reel and the right reel. If an operation is performed, the elected secondary role A will win, and either the middle reel or the right reel will be stopped outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the elected secondary role A. If done, none of the roles will be available. In other words, 8 medals can be obtained when the stop operation is performed in the order of stoppage in the middle right and left, while a certain percentage is obtained when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left center right or left and right. In some cases, you may be able to win 8 medals, but in some cases you may not be able to get 1 medal. If you stop in the order of middle left / right, middle right / left or right middle / left, you will get one medal. Can only be acquired.

  When the right middle bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the middle bell is won by performing the stop operation in the right middle left stop order, and the stop operation is performed in the right left middle, middle left and right, middle right left stop order. By doing so, the secondary role B2 wins, and by performing the stop operation in the order of left middle right, left and right middle, in the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is elected in the middle reel and the right reel If a stop operation is performed, the elected secondary role A will win, and the stop operation will be performed outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is selected on either the middle reel or the right reel. If this is done, none of the roles will be available. In other words, when the stop operation is performed in the right middle left stop order, eight medals can be obtained, whereas when the stop operation is performed in the left middle right or left / right middle stop order, a certain amount is obtained. In some cases, eight medals can be obtained, but one medal may not be obtained. If the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right, middle right / left or right / left middle, one medal is given. Can only be acquired.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when any one of the middle left bell, middle right bell, right left bell, right middle bell, that is, the push order bell is won at RT0 to 4, an operation corresponding to the type of winning combination is performed. By performing the stop operation in the mode, the middle bell always wins and 8 medals can be obtained. On the other hand, by performing the stop operation in an operation mode other than the operation mode according to the type of the winning combination, In the case of the first stop, the secondary role A may win and win 8 medals, but there may be no medals, and the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, In addition, if it is other than the operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the subsidiary role B always wins and only one medal can be obtained.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell at RT0 to 4, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type is not known, it is not possible to intentionally select a specific operation mode, and if the stop order matches, 8 medals are definitely obtained. Although it is possible, if the stopping order does not match, the medal cannot be surely obtained.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the middle reel or the right reel is set to the first stop, the middle bell wins a prize by performing the stop operation in the operation mode according to the type of the push order bell, and the eight reels. In addition to winning medals, if the left reel is in the first stop, the middle bell will not win, but the secondary role A will win at a certain rate and win 8 medals. Even if the player performs the stop operation in any stop order, the player can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In this embodiment, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the middle bell does not win, but for example, the stop operation is almost equal in any stop order. The middle stage bell or a small role with 8 payouts that is the same as the middle stage bell may win and win 8 medals. Even in such a structure, the player stops in any stop order. Even if the operation is performed, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  Also, at RT0, 2, and 3, the push order bell wins and the secondary role A or the secondary role B wins, so that the transition to RT1 is made.

  In this embodiment, when a common bell is won in any gaming state, when a stop operation is performed in a recommended stop order described later (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop), the middle bell or the right The falling bell wins. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won at RT0 to 4, the middle bell will not win if the stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order as described above. Therefore, as a result of performing the stop operation with the left reel as the first stop at RT0 to RT4, the player can recognize that the common bell has been won by winning the middle bell or the lower right bell.

  In this embodiment, when a weak cherry is won in any game state, if the left reel “Cherry a” is stopped at a timing at which it can be stopped at either the middle or lower level, “Cherry a” on the reel stops at the lower stage, but when the strong cherry is won, the “cherry a” on the left reel is stopped at a timing that can be stopped at both the middle and lower stages. “Cherry a” on the left reel stops in the middle. For this reason, as a result of performing a stop operation at a timing at which the “cherry a” of the left reel can be stopped at both the middle and lower stages, the “cherry a” of the left reel stops at the middle, so that the player You can recognize that a strong cherry was won.

  In the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, when the pushing order bell is won in RB (including RB in BB), the control for drawing the combination of the middle bells into the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels. I do. At this time, the combination of the middle bells always stops on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, the combinations of symbols to be stopped differ according to the types of re-game players that have been won simultaneously and the order of stop operations.

  In the case of winning 7 replays, as shown in FIG. 18, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is stopped first, that is, the left middle right and the left and right middle stop order, the middle stage replay or the right upward replay is performed. Control to stop in line with the winning line LN is performed. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is first stopped, that is, in the middle left / right and middle right / left stop order, the red 7 replay is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN. At this time, if a stop operation is performed at the timing at which “red 7” can be pulled into the lower row, that is, the invalid line LM2, in each reel, “red 7-red 7-red 7” among the red 7 replay combinations. The control is performed so as to stop the combination in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. In addition, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is stopped for the first time, that is, in the stop order of right-left middle and right-middle left, control is performed to stop the blue 7 replay in alignment with the winning line LN. At this time, when the stop operation is performed at the timing that can be pulled into the invalid line LM4, that is, "Blue 7" is in the lower stage on the left reel, "Blue 7" is in the middle stage on the middle reel, and "Blue 7" is in the upper stage on the right reel. In the blue 7 replay combination, the control of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is moved upward to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM4 and stopped.

  When winning 7 Replays, if the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, that is, the left middle right, left / right middle stop order, the middle stage replay or right-up replay is stopped in line with the winning line LN. To control. In addition, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is first stopped, that is, in the stop order of middle left and right and middle right and left, control is performed to stop the blue 7 replay in alignment with the winning line LN. At this time, when the stop operation is performed at the timing that can be pulled into the invalid line LM4, that is, "Blue 7" is in the lower stage on the left reel, "Blue 7" is in the middle stage on the middle reel, and "Blue 7" is in the upper stage on the right reel. In the blue 7 replay combination, the control of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is moved upward to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM4 and stopped. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is first stopped, that is, in the stop order of right / left middle and right / middle / left, control is performed to stop the red 7 replay in alignment with the winning line LN. At this time, if a stop operation is performed at the timing at which “red 7” can be pulled into the lower row, that is, the invalid line LM2, in each reel, “red 7-red 7-red 7” among the red 7 replay combinations. The control is performed so as to stop the combination in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

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

  If Replay GR2 (Middle Replay + Upward Replay + Promotion Replay) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of promoted replays among the selected replay players will be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, the middle replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR3 (middle replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of the middle stage replay is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Middle Replay + Upward Replay + Promotion Replay + Red 7 Replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of the promotion replay among the selected replay players will be the winning line Control to stop in line with LN is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than right center left, control to stop the combination of middle stage replays in line with winning line LN is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the promoted replay and the middle replay are arranged within 5 frames on all reels, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is related to the stop operation timing according to the stop order. First, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay or the middle replay always wins.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for causing the replay GR1 to 4 to win the promotion replay.

  Therefore, in RT1 where replays GR1 to GR4 are subject to internal lottery, if any of replays GR1 to GR4 is won, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/4, and transition to RT0 Become.

  In the present embodiment, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the configuration in which the promotion replay does not win, that is, the transition to RT0 which is a condition for transitioning to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is not performed. For example, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the promoted replay may win at a substantially equal rate and shift to RT0. In such a configuration, No matter which stop person performs the stop operation, it can be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  If the replay GR11 (middle replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the left reel as the first stop, that is, left middle right, left and right in order, Control is performed to stop the special replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop other than the left reel, the combination of the middle replay is stopped aligned with the winning line LN. Take control.

  If replay GR12 (middle stage replay + special replay + right-up replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the order of stopping with the middle reel as the first stop, that is, middle left / right, middle right / left, the replay selected The special replay combination in the combination is controlled to be stopped on the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop except for the middle reel, the middle replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  If replay GR13 (middle replay + special replay + red replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the right reel as the first stop, that is, right-left middle, right-middle-left order, the selected replay The special replay combination of the winning combination is controlled to stop by aligning with the winning line LN, and if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop other than the right reel, the middle replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the middle stage replay are arranged within 5 frames on all reels, the symbols are related to the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the stop order. First, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the middle stage replay always wins.

  Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning special replays with the replays GR 11 to 13.

  For this reason, if any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won at RT0 in which the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay will be won with a probability of 1/3, and the process proceeds to RT2. Become.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the control is performed to any one of RT 0 to 4 and bonuses (RB, RB in BB).

  RT0 shifts to when the promoted replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR4 wins and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the promoted replay wins). Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 due to the winning of the secondary role, transitions to RT2 due to the special replay winning, or the special role wins and transitions to RT4. That's it. The winning probability for the special role in RT0 is normal (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability for the re-playing role is high (about 1 / 2.8), and the winning probability for the small role is normal (about 1 / 2.9). ), And the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. In RT0, only the replay GRs 11 to 13 among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT1 shifts when the secondary role wins at RT0, RT2, RT3. Then, RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, or the special role is won and shifts to RT4. The winning probability of the special role in RT1 is normal (about 1 / 346.8), similar to RT0, the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than RT0 (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is RT0. Similarly, it is normal (about 1 / 2.9), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. In RT1, only 7 replays, 7 replays 2, replays GR1 to GR4, and normal replays of the replaying combinations are subject to internal lottery.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the secondary role wins and shifts to RT1, or the special role wins and shifts to RT4. The winning probability for special roles in RT2 is normal (about 1 / 346.8), similar to RT0, the winning probability for re-playing roles is higher than RT0 (about 1 / 1.5), and the winning probability for small roles is Like RT0, it is normal (about 1 / 2.9), and the payout rate of medals per game is 100% or more. Also, in RT2, only 7 replays, 7 replays 2 and normal replays of replaying players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT3 shifts to the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, RT3 is ended regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT3, when the secondary role wins and transitions to RT1, or the special role wins and transitions to RT4. The winning probability of the special role in RT3 is normal (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than RT0 (normally 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (same as RT0) The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. Also, in RT3, only 7 replays, 7 replays 2 and normal replays among replaying players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT4 shifts when a special combination (BB, RB) is won in RT0-3. RT4 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT4 wins and shifts to a bonus (BB or RB) regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4. In RT4, special roles are excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of re-playing roles is lower than RT2, but higher than RT0, RT1, RT3 and high probability (about 1 / 2.3). The probability is normal (about 1 / 2.9), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. Also, in RT4, only 7 replays, 7 replays, and normal replays among replaying players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins at RT4. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 12 games or winning 6 times. In RB, special roles and re-playing roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of small roles is higher than RT0-5 and has a high probability (about 1 / 1.0), and medals per game The payout rate is 100% or more.

  BB shifts when BB wins at RT4. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the BB exceeds the specified number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the BB. In BB, since it is always controlled by the above-mentioned RB, the special combination and the re-playing combination are excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small combination is higher than RT0 to 5 and a high probability (about 1/1. 0), and the payout rate of medals per game is 100% or more.

  Among RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. RT0, RT4 of RT0-4 have a high probability of winning a re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1, 3, especially RT0 to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that it can be transferred. RT2 out of RT0, 2 and 4 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT2 and 4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT2 and 4.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result and the navigation effect. It is possible to control to an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which can be executed.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, when RB or BB ends, the process proceeds to RT3.

  In RT3, when the secondary role wins, the process shifts to RT1, and when the special role wins, the process shifts to RT4. When the push order bell is won at RT3, the secondary role can win, so when the push order bell wins and the secondary role wins at RT3, which has shifted to after the end of RB or BB, the transition to RT1 is made. .

  At RT1, the promotion replay wins to move to RT0, and when the special role is elected, shift to RT4. Since the replays GR1 to 4 are won at RT1 and the stop order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to GR4 are won and the answer is RT0 when the answer is correct in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, when the secondary role wins, the process shifts to RT1, when the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2, and when the special role wins, the process shifts to RT4. Since the replay GRs 11 to 13 are won at RT0 and the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, the replays GR11 to 13 are selected at RT0 and the process proceeds to RT2 by correctly answering in the stop order. Become.

  In addition, when the push order bell is won at RT0, the secondary role can win. For this reason, in RT0, the replay GRs 11 to 13 are won, and when the special replay wins, the push order bell wins before moving to RT2, and when the secondary role wins, the game moves to RT1.

  In RT2, when the secondary role wins, the process shifts to RT1, and when the special role is elected, the process shifts to RT4. When the push order bell wins at RT2, the secondary role can win. For this reason, in RT2, when the push order bell is won and the secondary role wins, the process proceeds to RT1.

  RT4 shifts to RB or BB when a special combination that triggers the transition to the inside wins a prize.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replays GR1 to GR4 when RT1 and replays GR11 to 13 when RT0, and 7 replays and push order bells in any of RT0 to RT2. It is a common navigation target role. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

  The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an identifiable manner according to the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. The navigation notification mode will be described in detail later.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the middle left bell is won as the navigation image, a stop switch such as “213” (indicating that the middle reel is the first stop, the left reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8L, 8C, and 8R and a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1 are displayed. Also, as navigation voice, for example, “middle left and right!” (Indicating that the middle reel is the first stop, the left reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) is a voice indicating the stop switch stop order. Output. Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all reels are rotating, for example, “middle!” Is output first, when the left reel is stopped, “left!” Is output next, and when the middle reel and the left reel are stopped, next “ "Right!" Is output. For the other replays GR2-4, push order bell, 7 replays, and replays GR11-13, corresponding navigation images are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and navigation sounds are output from the speakers 53, 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR4, a stop order for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified (see FIG. 18). Moreover, as a navigation effect when winning the replays GR11 to 13, the stop order for winning the special replay according to the winning situation is notified (see FIG. 18). Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order for reliably winning the middle bell is notified (see FIGS. 16 and 17). For this reason, by executing the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to intentionally win the middle bell when the push order bell is won. In addition, as a navigation effect when 7 replay 1 and 7 replay 2 are won (7 navigation effect described later), a middle stage replay, a right-up replay, a red 7 replay or a blue 7 replay is awarded according to the winning situation. The stop order is notified (see FIG. 18). In particular, when the stop order for winning the red 7 replay or the stop order for winning the blue 7 replay is notified, the stop operation at the timing targeting red 7 and blue 7 is also performed on each reel. A prompting image is also displayed, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination. Further, when the navigation effect is executed, an image corresponding to the winning combination (Bell-Replay-Replay when Replays GR1 to 4 are won), "Replay-Replay-Bell" when Replays GR11 to 13 are won, and the middle row when 7 Replays are won. “Replay” is displayed when the stop order of replay or right-up replay is notified, and “Aim for 7” is displayed when the stop order of red 7 replay or blue 7 replay is notified when 7 replays are won. The winning combination can be recognized by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to win the promotion replay, special replay, middle bell, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay, which are intentionally won, and to avoid the secondary role winning.

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

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Next, the detailed structure of the reel unit 2 will be described. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the reel body 200L of the left reel. FIG. 20 is a side view of the reel body 200L. Since the reel bodies 200C and 200R have the same structure as the reel body 200C, only the reel body 200L will be described here and description of the reel bodies 200C and 200R will be omitted. In the following description, the description will be made based on the vertical and horizontal directions when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the reel 2 </ b> L includes a strip-shaped reel sheet 400 in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on one surface, and an annular holding frame 401 that holds left and right ends of the reel sheet 400. 402 (also referred to as a reel wheel). The holding frame 401 is attached to a circular reel mounting plate 405 (display band mounting member) fixed to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L so as not to be relatively rotatable by a plurality of screws 405c (a part of which is omitted in FIG. 19). The circular mounting plate 401a is attached so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the annular portion 401b is fixed to a plurality of connecting pieces 401c extending radially from the mounting plate 401a. The holding frame 402 is composed of only an annular portion. Further, although not shown in FIG. 19, an integrated member for integrally connecting the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402 is provided in the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402. By integrally connecting the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402, a cylindrical shape having the annular portion 401b and the holding frame 402 as an upper bottom surface and a lower bottom surface is formed. The reel 2L is completed by sticking the reel sheet 400 to the outer peripheral surface of each of the annular portion 401b and the holding frame 402 that are integrally connected. The same applies to the reel 2C and the reel 2R.

  The reel support plate 350L is formed in a plate shape from a synthetic resin material, and the front end side portion is concentric with the reel 2L in a side view and is formed in a concentric circular arc shape having a smaller diameter than the reel 2L. The strip-shaped inter-reel concealing piece 410 that conceals the gap formed between the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351. Is formed so as to be orthogonal to the plate-like portion in the longitudinal direction of the front end side of the plate-like portion.

  An attachment piece 411 having an attachment hole 411a of a screw 353a attached to the reel box 351 protrudes upward at a position away from the rear end of the reel concealment piece 410 on the upper side of the reel support plate 350L. In addition, an attachment piece 412 having an attachment hole 412a of a screw 354a attached to the reel box 351 is projected from the lower portion. In addition, a convex portion 413 that fits into a concave groove of a reel box that accommodates three reels protrudes rearward on the rear end surface, and the central portion of the rear end of the convex portion 413 has a difference. A horizontal slit 414 into which the insert piece is inserted is formed.

  The lower mounting piece 412 is disposed on the front side (player side) with respect to the upper mounting piece 411. The front opening of the reel box is formed so as to incline to the back side toward the upper side. Corresponding to the mounting recess of the reel box being arranged on the front side (player side) from the mounting recess. Yes. By being configured in this way, the front upper part of the assembled reels 2L, 2C, 2R is exposed larger than the front lower part. Since the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate vertically so that the symbols move from the upper side to the lower side of the see-through window 3, the player moves to the near side at the front upper part of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since it is easier to see the coming symbols, it is easier to aim at the symbols.

  A motor mounting convex portion 415 having a rectangular shape to which the reel motor 32L is mounted protrudes from the left side surface 350a of the reel supporting plate 350L at a substantially central position on the left side surface of the reel supporting plate 350L. On the attachment surface 415b of 415, a reel motor 32L is attached from the right side with a screw 415a so that the rotor 32d faces the left side.

  In front of the motor mounting convex portion 415, an LED unit mounting convex portion 418 to which the LED unit 55L is mounted protrudes from the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L. The mounting surface 418b of the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 is provided. The LED unit 55L is attached by screws 418a from the left side.

  The reel LED 55 includes a reflector 417 and a reel LED substrate 416 provided with a pair of left and right reel LEDs 55 as irradiation means on each of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the front surface. A substrate 416 is attached by screws 416a.

  The reflector 417 has an upper hole on the back surface that allows the upper two reel LEDs 55 to face forward, a center hole that allows the two middle reel LEDs 55 to face forward, and a lower hole that faces the lower two reel LEDs 55 forward. In addition, the upper part, the middle part, and the lower part in the variable display area of the reel 2L are divided into the upper, middle, and lower parts by two partition plates that divide each hole. It is possible to irradiate individually from the inner side, that is, from the back side of the reel sheet 400 to the front.

  The LED unit mounting convex portion 418 is formed at a front position with a predetermined gap from the motor mounting convex portion 415, and a reinforcing convex portion is provided between the motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418. The part 425 is formed so as to connect the motor mounting convex part 415 and the LED unit mounting convex part 418.

  The motor mounting convex portion 415 and the LED unit mounting convex portion 418 are formed in a region surrounded by the reel 2L on the left side surface 350a. That is, the reel motor 32L and the LED unit 55L are disposed so as to be accommodated in the annular reel 2L.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a wiring hook 419 for locking the wiring C2 connected to the reel LED board 416 is located above the motor mounting convex portion 415 on the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L. On the rear side, the wiring C2 connected to the reel LED substrate 416 and the wiring C1 in which the wirings connected to the reel motor 32L and the reel sensor 33L are converged are collectively inserted on the right side. A wiring hole 420 is formed.

[Reel sheet 400]
Next, the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the reel sheet 400L of the left reel 2L will be described, but the configuration of the reel sheets 400C and 400R of the other reels 2C and 2R is the same. The reel sheet 400 is formed by adhering a belt-shaped pattern sheet printed with a pattern along a longitudinal direction to a band-shaped transparent member that can be bent in an annular shape. The design of the reel sheet 400 is printed with colored ink or the like (for example, it is printed with yellow if it is a bell design), and the portion other than the design is printed with ink of a predetermined color (in this embodiment, white). Has been. That is, the reel sheet 400 is formed with a pattern drawn at a predetermined interval with a white background.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a transmissive portion 502 is provided on the “7” symbol (red 7, blue 7, white 7). The transmission part 502 of this embodiment has a star shape. The transmission unit 502 is subjected to a process in which the transmittance (transmittance) is higher than portions other than the transmission unit 502. Therefore, the amount of light transmitted from the reel LED 55L is greater in the transmissive portion 502 than in portions other than the transmissive portion 502. For this reason, when the “7” symbol is irradiated, the player can visually recognize the transmitting portion 502 so that it is shining.

  Further, the transmissive portion 502 is formed by shrink printing. Shrinkage printing is a printing technique that causes irregular reflection of light by generating wrinkles on the surface of a pattern. Therefore, when light is emitted from the LED unit 55L to the transmissive portion 502, the light is diffusely reflected, and the transmissive portion 502 can be shined (that is, stars can be shined) so that the player can visually recognize the light. The transmissive part 502 only needs to have a higher transmittance than the part other than the transmissive part 502 and may not perform shrink printing.

  Of the two ends of the reel sheet 400L, the end on the symbol (“replay” symbol) side with the symbol number “0” is defined as “one end 505”, and the end on the symbol (“red 7” symbol) side with the symbol number “20” The part is referred to as “the other end 504”. Further, the entire area of the reel sheet 400 includes an entire symbol area 512 and a remainder area 508X. The overall symbol area 512 is an area within a range where a symbol is printed. The remainder area 508X is an area on the one end 505 side of the entire area of the reel sheet 400. In the present embodiment, the surplus area 508X is an area where no symbols are printed.

  Next, the symbol area of each symbol will be described. The symbol area is a virtual area in which each symbol is drawn (that is, cannot be visually recognized by a player or the like). The symbol area is a rectangular area divided by the total number of symbols (21 in this embodiment) in the longitudinal direction of the overall symbol area 512, and all the symbol areas have the same shape. The length of the horizontal side of the symbol area is the width of the reel sheet 400, and the length of the vertical side of the symbol area is the length obtained by dividing the length in the longitudinal direction of the entire symbol area 512 by the total number of symbols. By forming each symbol in the center of each symbol area of the symbol sheet, it is possible to print each symbol evenly (that is, with the same distance between adjacent symbols). As shown in FIG. 21, for example, the symbol area of the bell symbol of symbol number 20 is a symbol area 513X.

  In the reel sheet 400, a portion having the surplus area 508 </ b> X is referred to as “residue portion 508”, and a location having the symbol area 513 </ b> X is referred to as “other end 513”. The line indicating the lower side of the symbol area 513X is described for easy identification of the symbol area 513X, and no line is actually drawn.

  Next, details of the remainder area 508X will be described. The remaining area 508X includes a colored area 508C and a transparent area 508D. The colored region 508C is a region that is decorated in the same way as the decoration in the overall symbol region 512, that is, the same color as the color (white) of the region other than the region where the symbol itself is formed (decorated). It is an area. The transparent region 508D is not colored (decorated) and is transparent. The transparent region 508D is a part of the transparent member. The area where the design of the design sheet is printed corresponds to the entire design area 512 and the colored area 508C. That is, since the length in the longitudinal direction of the symbol sheet can be made shorter than the length in the longitudinal direction of the transparent member, the cost of the symbol sheet can be reduced. Further, the length in the longitudinal direction of the transparent member may be equal to or longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the pattern sheet.

  The boundary line between the entire symbol area 512 and the colored area 508C is referred to as a “first line 508A”, and the boundary line between the colored area 508C and the transparent area 508D is referred to as a “second line 508B”. Note that the first line 508A and the second line 508B are described for easy identification of the colored region 508C and the transparent region 508D, and the first line 508A and the second line 508B are actually drawn. Not.

  Also, a decorative symbol 506 different from the symbol is printed on the side of the reel sheet 400L between the symbols adjacent to each other (for example, on the side that coincides in the adjacent symbol region). In the example of FIG. 21, the decorative design 506 is a diamond-shaped diamond. Further, the first decorative design 506a, which is the lower half of the decorative design 506, is printed on the other end 504 of the reel sheet 400L. Since the first decorative design 506a is the lower half of the decorative design 506, it has a triangular shape. In the example of FIG. 21, the first decorative design 506 a is printed so that one side of the triangular shape is positioned on the side of the other end 504. In addition, a second decorative design 506b, which is the upper half of the decorative design, is printed in the colored region 508C. Since the first decorative design 506a is the lower half of the decorative design 506, it has a triangular shape. In the example of FIG. 21, the second decorative design 506b is printed so that one side of the triangular shape is positioned on the second line 508B.

[Reel sheet 400 winding process]
Next, how to wind the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The winding of the reel sheet 400 may be performed manually by an operator, or may be automatically performed by a winding device. In this embodiment, an example in which the reel sheet 400 is wound manually by an operator will be described. Further, along the longitudinal direction of the reel sheet 400, an adhesive portion is provided at a position on both sides of the reel sheet 400 and bonded to the holding frames 401 and 402. Here, the adhesive part is an adhesive, a double-sided tape, or the like.

  Next, the flow of the winding process of the reel sheet 400 will be described. First, the reel sheet 400 is spread and placed on the work table so that the surface of the entire symbol area 512 faces downward. Then, the mark 401d added to the annular portion 401b of the holding frame 401 is aligned with the one end 505 so that one side of the reel sheet 400 and the outer peripheral portion of the annular portion 401b are adhered by the adhesive portion. In addition, the worker rolls the holding frame 401 in the extending direction of the reel sheet 400. Further, by rolling the holding frame 401, the holding frame 402 also rolls integrally, so that the holding portion 401 and the other side of the reel sheet 400 are held by the adhesive portion provided on the other side of the reel sheet 400. The annular portion of the frame 402 is also bonded.

  The reel sheet 400L is wound with the other end portion 513 and the surplus portion 508 overlapped so that the other end portion 513 is outside (upper side) than the surplus portion 508. That is, the reel sheet 400 is wound around the reel frame in an annular manner so that the symbol drawn in the symbol area (in the example of FIG. 22, the red symbol 7) faces outward. As a result, the red 7 symbol drawn in the symbol region of the other end 513 comes to the outside. In addition, “of both surfaces of the surplus portion 508, the surface facing the other end portion 513 (surface of the surplus region 508X)” and “of both surfaces of the other end portion 513, opposite to the surface on which the bell symbol is drawn. The adhesive portion is provided on at least one of the surfaces. In the present embodiment, an adhesive portion is formed in the transparent region 508D, and the design region 513X is adhered to the surplus region 508X by the adhesive portion, and the reel sheet 400 is wound around the holding frames 401 and 402.

[Inspection method for misalignment]
Next, a method for inspecting the positional deviation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. 23 and 24 are a side view and a perspective view of the reel sheet 400 and holding frames 401 and 402 around which the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular shape. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, a seam 400 a and an overlapping portion 422 are formed on the reel sheet 400 by overlapping the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 of the reel sheet 400.

  In addition, the reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the joint 400a is at a specific position. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the reel mounting plate 405 is attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L so as not to be rotatable relative thereto. A perspective view formed on the front door 1b when the reel 2L is in a reference state in which a specific portion (notch 408) of the reel 2L is detected by the reel sensor 33L in a state where the reel 2L is assembled in the reel box 351. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the joint 400a is visible through the window 3.

  The same applies to the reel 2C. The holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the reel mounting plate 405 is attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32C so as not to be relatively rotatable. The see-through window 3 formed in the front door 1b when the reel 2C is in a reference state in which the reel sensor 33C detects a specific portion (notch portion 408) of the reel 2L in a state where it is assembled to the reel box 351. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the seam 400a can be seen through.

  The same applies to the reel 2R. The holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the reel mounting plate 405 is attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32R so as not to be relatively rotatable. The see-through window 3 formed in the front door 1b when the reel 2R is in the reference state in which the specific portion (notch portion 408) of the reel 2R is detected by the reel sensor 33R in the assembled state in the reel box 351. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the seam 400a can be seen through.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, the joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized without being covered with the reel box 351. In a state where the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a and the open surface is closed by the front door 1b, the position can be seen through the see-through window 3 formed in the front door 1b. , Are arranged in a straight line.

  Next, an inspection method for finding a positional deviation of the reel sheet 400 will be described. In the manufacturing process of the slot machine 1, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 when the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 is inspected before the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a. In this state, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are aligned with the notch portion 408 of the reel mounting board 405. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are moved so that the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is at a specific position. At this time, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the reel mounting plate 405 are input by inputting drive signals to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R until the notch 408 is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R. The notch 408 can be matched.

  And said reel unit 2 is arrange | positioned in a prescription | regulation position, and a laser line is irradiated. At this time, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R assembled to the reel unit 2 match the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R with the notch portion 408 of the reel mounting plate 405, the laser line has a joint 400a. The position to be positioned is irradiated on a straight line, and the position of the joint 400a is compared with the position irradiated by the laser line. If they do not match, the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 are not aligned. It is possible to discover that a positional shift has occurred. Note that the inspection instrument illustrated in FIG. 23 will be described in a modification.

[About the first line 508A and the second line 508B]
Next, the first line 508A and the second line 508B will be described. In the present embodiment, it has been described that the reel sheets of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are wound around the holding frames 401 and 402 by the manual operation of the worker. Therefore, the reel sheet 400 may not be wound appropriately depending on the skill of the worker. FIG. 25A is a view showing the vicinity of the joint 400a when the reel sheet 400 is properly wound, and FIG. 25B shows the vicinity of the joint 400a when the reel sheet 400 is not properly wound. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25A, an appropriate winding method of the reel sheet 400 is such that the other end 504 of the reel sheet and the first line 508A coincide with each other. By such an appropriate winding method, all the intervals between adjacent symbols can be made equal. However, some workers with low work levels may not be able to wind properly (may be wound inappropriately). For example, the reel sheet 400 may be wound without the other end 504 of the reel sheet being aligned with the first line 508A. For example, as an inappropriate winding method of the reel sheet 400, the other end 504 and the second line 508B may be wound in unison. Even when wound in an inappropriate manner in this way, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the colored region 508C that is colored the same as the entire symbol region 512 is exposed. The reel sheet 400 can be prevented from looking unnatural.

  When the other end 504 and the second line 508B coincide with each other and the reel sheet 400 is wound, the distance between the red 7 symbol of symbol number 20 and the replay symbol of symbol number 0 and other symbol numbers The distance between adjacent symbols becomes different. However, when the other end 504 and the second line 508B coincide with each other and the reel sheet 400 is wound, the decorative pattern 506 is formed by combining the first decorative pattern 506a and the second decorative pattern 506b. Is done. Therefore, even when the winding is inappropriate, it is possible to reduce the unnaturalness caused by such an event with different distances.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, when the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound, only the second decorative symbol 506b is not exposed, and only the first decorative symbol 506a is exposed. The player usually pays attention to the design of the reel and does not pay attention to the decorative design 506. Therefore, even if the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound and only the second decorative symbol 506b is not exposed and only the first decorative symbol 506a is exposed, it is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from appearing unnatural.

  Further, even if the reel sheet 400 is wound so that the other end 504 and the first line 508A do not coincide with each other and the other end 504 is located in the coloring region 508C, the other line 508A is connected to the first line 508A. Therefore, the reel area 400 can be prevented from looking unnatural.

[Processing for permeation]
Next, processing for transmitting light emitted from the LED unit 55 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26A is a view of the “7” symbol having the transmission part 502 viewed from the back side, and FIG. 26B is a diagram of the “Bell” symbol that does not have the transmission part 502 viewed from the back side. It is a figure.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), the frame 550 is not applied to the area of the transmissive part 502 among all the areas on which the “7” symbol is drawn, but the area other than the transmissive part 502 is the frame. 550 is applied. The frame 550 is a member that lowers the transmittance of light from the LED unit 55. Accordingly, the light transmittance can be improved in the region of the transmissive portion 502 than in the region other than the transmissive portion 502. Further, since the shrinkage printing is applied to the transmissive portion 502, the light emitted from the LED unit 55 can be irregularly reflected by the transmissive portion 502, and the transmissive portion 502 is shined and visually recognized by the player. Can do. On the other hand, since symbols other than the “7” symbol (bell symbol in the example of FIG. 26B) do not have the transmissive portion 502, the frame 550 is applied in all regions.

  As for the method of applying the frame 550, first, after printing the design on the entire design area 512 of the design sheet, the design sheet is reversed and the frame 550 having the shape of each design is the same as the design. You may make it print on a coordinate (cover the back side of each pattern with a flame | frame). Further, the design printing and the frame printing may be performed at the same time (that is, double-sided printing of the design and the frame). In addition, after the symbols are printed on the entire symbol area 512 of the symbol sheet, a frame 550 that outlines each symbol is pasted manually by an operator or the like (the back side of each symbol is covered with a frame). You may do it. In the example of FIG. 26, an example is described in which the frame 550 in which the outline of each symbol is shaped is used. However, for example, one symbol may cover all symbols.

  One frame is, for example, a frame having the same shape as the entire symbol area 512. Moreover, you may make it affix a design sheet | seat using a transparent member as a flame | frame. Even in these configurations, the transmissive portion 502 may be formed by hollowing out the frame or the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the light transmittance is reduced by forming a frame. However, a frame that improves the light transmittance may be formed.

[About the overlapping portion 422 of the reel sheet 400]
Next, the relationship between the symbol area 513X and the remainder area 508X in the overlapping portion 422 of the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 27, the thick line indicates the overlapping portion 422 of the reel sheet 400. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, the area of the symbol region 513X and the area of the remainder region 508X are designed to be equal. In the present embodiment, an adhesive portion is formed in the entire area of the surplus region 508X, and the surplus portion 508 is adhered to the other end portion 513 by the adhesive portion. 27B and 27C will be described in a modification.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the reel sheet 400 is arranged such that the other end portion 513 (design region 513X) overlaps the surplus portion 508 (surplus region 508X). Is wound around holding frames 401 and 402. In the reel sheet 400 wound in an annular shape, the overlapping portion 422 has a double structure of the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513, and therefore a portion different from the overlapping portion 422 (a portion not overlapped). The light transmittance is lower than that. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a bell symbol 510 that is a symbol that does not have the transmissive portion 502 is drawn at the other end 513 (the symbol region 513X) that forms the overlapping portion 422. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effects when light is emitted from the LED unit 55 from being impaired.

  In addition, a symbol (“7” symbol) having a transmission part 502 is drawn at a predetermined position in a portion other than the overlapping portion 422 (that is, a portion having a higher transmittance than the overlapping portion 422). Therefore, when light is emitted from the LED unit 55 to the design having the transmissive portion 502, the light can be transmitted from the transmissive portion 502 with high transmittance. The light from the LED unit 55 can be used effectively. Further, in the present embodiment, the transparent portion 502 is printed by shrink printing. Therefore, the transmissive part 502 can be shined and visually recognized.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 27A, the area of the symbol region 513X and the area of the remainder region 508X are designed to be equal, and an adhesive portion is formed in the entire region of the remainder region. Therefore, the other end portion 513 and the surplus portion 508 of the reel sheet 400 can be firmly fixed.

  In the present embodiment, the area of the region where the “7” symbol having the transmissive part 502 is drawn (that is, the size of the “7” symbol) is not the symbol having the transmissive part 502 (other than the “7” symbol). Is larger than the area of the region in which the symbol is drawn (that is, the size of symbols other than the “7” symbol). Therefore, the symbol having the transparent portion 502 can be made more conspicuous to the player than the symbol not having the transparent portion 502, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that the area where the symbol is drawn may be the area of the symbol itself. The area of the symbol itself is an area of the contour shape of the symbol. For example, the area of the bell symbol itself is an area of the contour shape of the bell.

  In the present embodiment, the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular shape with one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 aligned with the mark 401d. Therefore, for example, when the reel sheet winding process is executed manually by the worker, the worker can easily recognize the winding start position of the reel sheet 400, thereby reducing the burden of the reel sheet winding process. can do.

  Further, the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular shape with one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 aligned with the mark 401d (see FIGS. 22 and 25), so that each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is in the reference state. The seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized so as to be aligned. Therefore, the reliability of the result of the positional deviation inspection method can be improved.

  The surplus area 508X of the present embodiment includes a colored area 508C and a transparent area 508D. Therefore, even if the reel sheet 400 cannot be wound properly (even if the other end 504 and the second line 508B are aligned), the colored region 508C can be exposed, and thus the reel sheet 400 is not suitable. You can prevent it from appearing natural. Further, even if the reel sheet 400 is not properly wound, it is preferable that the seam 400a is designed to be in a position where it can be visually recognized when the reel is in the reference state.

  In the remaining area 508X, the colored area 508C is decorated, while the transparent area 508D is not decorated. Therefore, the decoration cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, the joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in a straight line (see FIG. 24) and are visible from the see-through window 3. . Therefore, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found by comparing the seam 400a on the straight line with the normal position specified by the laser line.

[AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant navigation stock that is the right to control to ART (a state controlled by AT in RT2) when any of the lottery conditions 1 to 9 is satisfied. AT lottery to determine In the AT lottery, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks is determined, and if so, the number is determined. When the number of navigation stock remains and when a new navigation stock number is acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of remaining navigation stocks.

  Further, during the ART, when any of the lottery conditions 1 to 9 is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed and it is determined whether or not to add the number of ART games. In the present embodiment, AT lottery is performed under the conditions shown in FIG. When the number of games of 0 or more is won in the AT lottery, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of games in ART.

  The navigation stock is a right to shift to RT2 if it is RT1, and the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games (50 games per navigation stock in this embodiment) after the transition to RT2. Indicates. After shifting to RT2, the navigation stock number is consumed (subtracted) by 1 to be controlled by ART for a predetermined number of games, during which navigation notification and navigation effects are executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  The AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to provide navigation stock by executing AT lottery based on the AT lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, the lottery condition 1 is based on the condition that a watermelon is won. The lottery condition 2 is on condition that a weak cherry is won. The lottery condition 3 is on condition that a strong cherry is won.

  The lottery condition 4 is based on the condition that 1000 games have been consumed since the end of the previous AT. Note that the number of games digested since the end of the previous AT is counted by the main control unit 41, and the counting result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. This counting result is updated every time the number of games is consumed. In the present embodiment, the count result of the number of games is cleared when winning the AT, but the count result of the number of games may not be cleared even if winning the AT. The main control unit 41 refers to the count results stored in the RAM 41c for each game, determines whether the number of games digested since the end of the previous AT has reached 1000 games, and determines that the lottery condition has been reached. 4 is established.

  The lottery condition 5 is based on the condition that the number of non-winnings in the AT lottery has reached 50. The number of non-winnings in the AT lottery is counted by the main control unit 41, and the counting result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. This counting result is updated every time the AT lottery is not won. In this embodiment, when the AT is won, the count result of the number of non-wins in the AT lottery is cleared. However, even if the AT is won, the count result of the number of non-wins may not be cleared. . The main control unit 41 refers to the count result stored in the RAM 41c when the AT lottery is not won, determines whether or not the number of non-wins in the AT lottery has reached 50, and has reached It is determined that the lottery condition 5 is satisfied.

  As described above, the lottery conditions 4 and 5 are conditions that are always satisfied if the player continues the game unless the AT is won (so-called lottery conditions that are established by reaching the ceiling).

  The lottery condition 6 is on condition that BB is won. The lottery condition 7 is based on the condition that one of the middle right bells 1 to 4 and the right middle bell 1 to 4 is won during RB (including RBs in BB). The lottery condition 8 is based on the condition that one of 7 replays 1 and 7 replays 2 is won. The lottery condition 9 is on condition that a normal replay is won.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the lottery condition 1 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 90% is determined to be 0, and the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 5% is determined to be 1. Then, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 3% is determined to be 2, and the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 2% is determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 2 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with an 80% probability is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks given with a 10% probability is determined to be 1, and given with a 7% probability The number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2, and the number of navigation stocks assigned with a probability of 3% is determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 3 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 70% is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 15% is determined to be 1 and given with a probability of 10% The number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2, and the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 5% is determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 4 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks assigned with a probability of 97% is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks assigned with a probability of 3% is determined to be 1, and the number of navigation stocks is set to 2 and 3 Is not determined.

  When the lottery condition 5 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 95% is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 5% is determined to be 1, and the number of navigation stocks is set to 2 and 3 Is not determined.

  When the lottery condition 6 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 90% is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks given with a probability of 5% is determined to be 1 and given with a probability of 5% The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 7 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with a 90% probability is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks given with a 5% probability is determined to be 1, and given with a 5% probability. The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 8 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with an 80% probability is determined as 0, the number of navigation stocks given with a 10% probability is determined as 1, and given with a 10% probability The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 9 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks given with a 90% probability is determined as 0, the number of navigation stocks given with a 5% probability is determined as 1, and given with a 5% probability. The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  As described above, whether or not the navigation stock is provided and the number of navigation stocks to be provided are determined with different probabilities according to the established lottery condition among the plurality of lottery conditions. In addition, when a so-called condition that is established by reaching the ceiling, such as lottery conditions 4 and 5, is established, the probability that navigation stock is given is lower than when other lottery conditions are established. Since the number of navigation stocks to be played is small, the player has a low advantage.

  Thereby, until the lottery condition 4 and the lottery condition 5 are satisfied, it is possible to prevent the player from continuing the progress of the game more than necessary, and to prevent the player from being drawn.

[Expected production during non-AT]
With reference to FIG. 29, the expected effect executed during non-AT will be described. The expected effect during non-AT is an effect that causes the player to expect the AT winning in the AT lottery during non-AT, that is, the provision of the navigation stock at the first hit. Expected effects during non-AT are executed during a precursor period consisting of a plurality of games after the AT lottery is executed, and a precursor effect that suggests to the player whether or not navigation stock will be given, It is comprised from the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports to a player whether navigation stock is provided later. The precursor period is a period from when the AT lottery is performed until the result of the AT lottery is definitely notified to the player, and is determined by a notification game number determination lottery described later.

  One predictive effect and one notification effect are one set of expected effects, and one set of expected effects may be executed when the AT lottery is executed once. Sometimes executed. When multiple sets of expected effects are executed, the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, and it is not deterministic whether the navigation stock is given or not in the notification effect in the previous set. Notification (also referred to as previous notification) is made, and whether or not the navigation stock is given by the notification effect in the final set is definitely notified (also referred to as main notification).

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT lottery result command capable of specifying the AT lottery result to the sub-control unit 91 after the AT lottery is executed. When the sub-control unit 91 receives an AT lottery result command during non-AT, first, the result of the AT lottery, that is, whether navigation stock is given, using the notification game number lottery table shown in FIG. A notifying game number lottery is executed to determine the number of games until the player is informed of whether or not this is the case. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 determines to give the navigation stock in the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of games until the main notification is made through the notification game number lottery. Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes an expected effect lottery that determines the effect type of the expected effect using the expected effect lottery table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 executes the expected effect lottery during the non-AT to determine whether or not to repeatedly execute the precursor effect and the notification effect, the number of the predictor effect and the notification effect in each set, and the notification effect. Determine the contents. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery only when the conditions other than the lottery conditions 8 and 9 are satisfied and the AT lottery is executed. The notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery may also be executed when 8, 9 is established and the AT lottery is executed.

  FIG. 29A is a diagram for explaining a notification game number lottery table during non-AT. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), there are three types of games up to this notification: 12 games, 22 games, and 30 games. When 12 games are determined, only one set of expected effects is performed, so the sign effect and the notification effect are not repeatedly executed. When 22 games are determined, two sets of expected effects are performed, so the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed twice. When 30 games are determined, three sets of expected effects are performed, so the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed three times. In addition, as the number of games until this notification, there may be provided a number of games of less than three types or a number of games of more than three types.

  In the notification game number lottery, when the number of navigation stock is determined to be 0 in the AT lottery, it is determined to be 12 games with a probability of 90%, to 22 games with a probability of 10%, and not to 30 games. When the number of navigation stocks is determined as 1 in the AT lottery, 12 games are determined with a probability of 50%, 22 games are determined with a probability of 50%, and 30 games are not determined. When the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 in the AT lottery, 12 games are determined with a probability of 20%, 22 games are determined with a probability of 70%, and 30 games are determined with a probability of 10%. When the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 in the AT lottery, 22 games are determined with a probability of 10%, 30 games are determined with a probability of 90%, and 12 games are not determined.

  FIG. 29B is a diagram for explaining an expected effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 29 (b), the types of expected effects during non-AT include effect type A, effect type B1, effect type B2, effect type C1, effect type C2, effect type C3, and effect type C4. Seven types are provided. The production type B1 and the production type B2 may be collectively referred to as the production type B, and the production type C1, the production type C2, the production type C3, and the production type C4 may be collectively referred to as the production type C.

  The effect type A is determined only when the number of games until this notification is determined is 12 games, and one set of expected effects is executed. In one set of expected performances, the player is suggested whether or not the navigation stock is given by the first sign production, and then the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given by the first notification production. Informed. In the first sign effect, after AT lottery, a chance effect (for example, a character image of “chance” is displayed in each game or randomly in the display area 51a) is performed between 11 games of the first to eleventh games. Is called. In the first notification effect, after the first sign effect, the main notification is performed by the character effect during the 12th game after the AT lottery. For example, when navigation stock assignment is determined in the AT lottery, a character image “acquire navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a. On the other hand, when navigation stock assignment is not determined in the AT lottery, a character image of “sorry” is displayed in the display area 51a.

  The effect type B1 and the effect type B2 are determined only when the number of games until this notification is determined to be 22 games, and two sets of expected effects are executed. In the first set of expected effects, the player is suggested whether or not the navigation stock is given by the first sign production, and then the player is asked whether or not the navigation stock is given by the first notification effect. It is informed beforehand. Next, the second set of expected effects is executed, and in the second set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not the navigation stock is given by the second precursor effect, and then, by the second notification effect. The player is informed of whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  In the case of the production type B1, in the first predictive effect, after the AT lottery, a chance effect is performed over 11 games of the first to eleventh games. In the first notification effect, the AT lottery is performed after the first predictive effect. Pre-notification by a character effect is performed over the subsequent 12th game. For example, a character image of “sorry” is displayed in the display area 51a regardless of whether or not navigation stock assignment is determined in the AT lottery. Thereafter, in the game next to the game for which the first set of previous notifications has been made, the second warning effect is immediately performed. In the second warning effect, the same chance effect as the first warning effect is performed over the 8th game of the 13th to 20th games after the AT lottery. In the second notification effect, after the second warning effect, the AT This notification by freeze effect is performed between the two games of the 21st game and the 22nd game after the lottery. For example, when it is determined that the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery, when the start switch 7 is operated, the freeze operation is controlled to delay the activation of the stop operation for a predetermined period, and the reel is temporarily stopped. A reel effect such as deriving a specific symbol combination (for example, white 7 symbol alignment) is performed, and a character image of “acquisition of navigation !!” is displayed in the display area 51a. On the other hand, when it is not decided to give the navigation stock in the AT lottery, when the start switch 7 is operated, the freeze operation is controlled to delay the activation of the stop operation for a predetermined period, and the reel is temporarily stopped. A reel effect such as deriving a non-specific symbol combination (for example, a loose eye) is performed, and a character image of “sorry” is displayed in the display area 51a.

  In the effect type B2, as in the case of the effect type B1, the first warning effect, the first notification effect, the second warning effect, and the second notification effect are performed, but the previous notification by the first notification effect is performed. It differs from the production type B1 in that the second precursor effect is performed not in the next game but in the next game. That is, in the case of the production type B2, the second sign production is performed over 7 games of the 14th to 20th games after the AT lottery.

  In the effect types C1 to C4, it is determined only when the number of games until this notification is determined is 30 games, and three sets of expected effects are executed. In the first set of expected effects, the player is suggested whether or not the navigation stock is given by the first sign production, and then the player is asked whether or not the navigation stock is given by the first notification effect. It is informed beforehand. Next, the second set of expected effects is executed, and in the second set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not the navigation stock is given by the second precursor effect, and then, by the second notification effect. The player is informed in advance whether or not the navigation stock is given. Next, the third set of expected effects is executed, and in the third set of expected effects, the player is suggested whether or not the navigation stock is given by the third warning effect, and then the third notification effect. The player is informed of whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  In the case of the production type C1, in the first warning effect, after the AT lottery, a chance effect is performed between 11 games of the first to eleventh games. In the first notification effect, the AT lottery is executed after the first warning effect. Pre-notification by a character effect is performed over the subsequent 12th game. For example, a character image of “sorry” is displayed in the display area 51a regardless of whether or not navigation stock assignment is determined in the AT lottery. Thereafter, in the game next to the game for which the previous notification has been made, the second precursor effect is immediately performed. In the second warning effect, the same chance effect as the first warning effect is performed over the 8th game of the 13th to 20th games after the AT lottery. In the second notification effect, after the second warning effect, the AT Pre-notification by freeze effect is performed between the 21st game and the 22nd game after the lottery. Thereafter, in the game next to the game for which the second set of previous notifications has been made, the third warning effect is immediately performed. In the third warning effect, the same chance effect as the first warning effect and the second warning effect is performed over the 23rd to 27th games after the AT lottery. In the third notification effect, the second warning sign is displayed. After the production, the main notification by the battle production is performed for the 3rd game of the 28th to 30th games after the AT lottery. For example, when navigation stock assignment is determined in the AT lottery, an image in which a friend character and an enemy character fight is displayed in the display area 51a, an image in which the teammate character wins in the 30th game is displayed, and the display area 51a A character image of “Navi acquisition !!” is displayed. On the other hand, when the navigation stock is not determined to be assigned in the AT lottery, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight is displayed in the display area 51a, and an image in which the ally character is defeated in the 30th game is displayed. Displays a character image of “sorry”.

  In the effect type C2, as in the case of the effect type C1, the first warning effect, the first notification effect, the second warning effect, the second notification effect, the third warning effect, and the third notification effect are performed. 2 Different from the production type C1 in that the third warning effect is performed in the next game, not the game next to the game in which the previous notification by the notification effect is performed. That is, in the case of the production type C2, the third sign production is performed over three games of the 25th to 27th games after the AT lottery.

  As in the case of the production type C1, the production type C3 includes the first warning effect, the first notification effect, the second warning effect, the second notification effect, the third warning effect, and the third notification effect. It differs from the production type C1 in that the second warning effect is performed in the next game, not the game next to the game in which the previous notification is performed by the 1 notification effect.

  In the effect type C4, as in the case of the effect type C1, the first warning effect, the first notification effect, the second warning effect, the second notification effect, the third warning effect, and the third notification effect are performed. The game that is not the next game after the game in which the previous notification by the notification effect is performed, but the second sign effect is performed in the next game, and the game after the game in which the previous notification is performed by the second notification effect Instead, it differs from the production type C1 in that the third sign production is performed in the next game.

  In the expected effect lottery, if the number of games until this notification is determined to be 12 games, the effect type A is determined with a probability of 100% regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery. .

  When the number of games until this notification is determined to be 22 games, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery, it is determined to the effect type B1 with a probability of 80% and the effect with a probability of 20% The type is determined as B2.

  When the number of games until this notification is determined to be 30 games, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery, it is determined as the production type C1 with a probability of 50%, and the performance with a probability of 30%. It is determined as type C2, is determined as effect type C3 with a probability of 15%, and is determined as effect type C4 with a probability of 5%.

  As described above, when one of the production types B1, 2 and C1 to C4 is determined, the first notification effect of the first set is executed only during one game, while the second set of the first notification effect is performed. The two notification effects are executed over two games. Furthermore, when it is determined as one of the production types C1 to C4, the second notification of the first notification is executed only during two games, whereas the third notification of the third set is performed between three games. It is executed for That is, when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the second set and the third set of notification effects is larger than the number of games required for the first set of notification effects. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the subsequent notification effect is larger than the number of games required for the previous notification effect.

  As a result, when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the second set and the third set of notification effect are longer than the first set notification effect when the navigation stock is given. Expect people. Further, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the notification effect after the previous notification effect causes the player to expect a longer time for the navigation stock being given. For this reason, the player's expectation can be sufficiently improved when repeatedly performing the warning effect that suggests the provision of the navigation stock and the notification effect that notifies whether or not the navigation stock is provided.

  Further, in the notification game number lottery, when the navigation stock is given, there is a higher probability that the number of games until the notification is given is 22 or 30 games than when the navigation stock is not given. The probability that the effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed is high. That is, when the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the probability that the second set and the third set of notification effect will be given the navigation stock more than the first set notification effect. Is expensive. That is, when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the probability that the subsequent notification effect is given the navigation stock is higher than that of the previous notification effect.

  As a result, even when it has been previously notified that the navigation stock is not provided by the first notification effect, the notification that the navigation stock is provided with a higher probability by the second or third notification effect. The player can be expected to be done. In addition, even if it is previously notified that the navigation stock is not provided by the previous notification effect, the player is expected to be notified that the benefit will be given with a higher probability by the later notification effect. Can be made.

  Furthermore, in the notification game number lottery, the greater the number of navigation stocks given, the higher the probability that the number of games until the main notification will be increased, so the probability that the warning effect and the notification effect will be repeatedly executed increases. . That is, when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of navigation stocks that are notified in the second and third sets of notification effects is more than the number of navigation stocks that are notified in the first set of notification effects. More. That is, when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of navigation stocks that are notified in the subsequent notification effect is greater than the number of navigation stocks that are notified in the previous notification effect, which is advantageous for the player. High degree.

  As a result, even when it is informed that no navigation stock is provided by the first set of notification effects, this notification that more navigation stock is provided by the second or third set of notification effects. The player can be expected to In addition, even when this notification that the navigation stock is not provided by the previous notification effect, the player is expected to be notified that more navigation stock will be provided by the subsequent notification effect. Can be made.

  In addition, when the AT lottery is executed, first, the number of games until the main notification is made by the notification game number lottery is determined, and then the expected effect production is performed by the expected production lottery according to the determined number of games. The type is determined. When the effect type A is determined, the main notification is performed by the character effect by the first notification effect after the first sign effect, and when the effect type B is determined, the character effect by the first notification effect is performed after the first sign effect. After the previous notification is performed, the main notification is performed in the freeze effect by the second notification effect after the second sign effect, and when the effect type C is determined, the character effect by the first notification effect is performed after the first sign effect. After the notification, the main notification is performed in the freeze effect by the second notification effect after the second warning effect, and the main notification is performed in the battle effect by the third notification effect after the third warning effect.

  As described above, the contents of the warning effect and the notification effect, that is, the number of executions of the warning effect and the notification effect, and the effect content of the notification effect are determined according to the number of games until the main notification of giving the navigation stock. Thus, it is possible to match the number of games until the main notification and the contents of the suggestion effect and the notification effect executed during that time.

  When the number of games until the main notification is determined to be 22 games, the first notification effect is more than the effect type B2 in which the second precursor effect is executed after two games of the game in which the first notification effect is executed. The production type B1 in which the second predictive effect is executed in the game next to the game in which is executed is determined with a higher probability.

  In this way, even when it is informed in advance that the navigation stock will not be given by the notification effect executed in the first set after the AT lottery, in the next game, there is a higher probability than the other games during the precursor period A period is executed (also called start). Thereby, even when it is informed in advance that the navigation stock is not given by the previous notification, it is possible to prevent the player from quitting the game by executing the precursor effect again in the next game. Furthermore, since the sign production is repeated in this way, it can be expected that the navigation stock is given and the number of navigation stocks to be given is large, so that it is effective that the player quits the game. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the first set of the first warning effect and the first notification effect are executed over 12 games of the first to twelfth games, while the second set of the second warning effect and the second notification effect are: The game is executed over 10 games of the 13th to 22nd games or 9 games of the 14th to 22nd games, and the third warning effect and the third notification effect of the third set are 8 games of the 23rd to 30th games, or It is executed over 6 games of 25th to 30th games. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the second set and the third set of the sign effect and the notification effect is greater than the number of games required for the first set of the sign effect and the notification effect. Few. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the subsequent sign effect and the notification effect is smaller than the number of games required for the previous sign effect and the notification effect.

  As a result, even when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games that the player expects from the warning effect and the notification effect is made as short as possible, and a definitive main notification as to whether or not the navigation stock is given. Can be prevented from extending to the end.

[Expected production during AT]
With reference to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, an expected effect executed during AT will be described. The expected effect during the AT is an effect that causes the player to expect the AT stock in the AT lottery during the AT, that is, the addition of the navigation stock at the time of the extra winning. Expected effects are performed during the precursor period consisting of multiple games after the AT lottery is executed, and a precursor effect that suggests to the player whether or not navigation stock will be given, and after the precursor effect, It is comprised from the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports to a player whether it is provided. In addition, when the navigation stock is not given, the notification effect may not be executed. The sign period is a period from when the AT lottery is performed until the result of the AT lottery is finally notified to the player, or until the player recognizes the result of the AT lottery. It depends on the type. Specifically, in the case of the production type a, which will be described later, since there are only 3 games for the warning effect, the warning period is 3 games. In addition, in the case of the effect type b described later, since the sign effect is 3 games and the notification effect is 1 game, the sign period is 4 games. In addition, in the case of the effect type c described later, since the sign effect is 3 games and the notification effect is 3 games, the sign period is 6 games.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT lottery result command capable of specifying the AT lottery result to the sub-control unit 91 after the AT lottery is executed. When receiving the AT lottery result command during the AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes an expected effect lottery that determines the type of the expected effect using the expected effect lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the expected effect lottery only when the conditions other than the lottery conditions 8 and 9 are satisfied and the AT lottery is executed, but the lottery conditions 8 and 9 The expected production lottery may also be executed when the AT lottery is established and executed.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram for explaining an expected effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), there are three types of expected effects during AT: effect type a, effect type b, and effect type c.

  In the effect type a, a precursor effect capable of executing strong navigation over three games during the precursor period is executed. Strong navigation is a navigation effect in a flashy manner, unlike a normal navigation effect that can be performed in a game other than the precursor period during AT. In contrast to this strong navigation, the normal navigation effect is also called weak navigation. That is, when the winning combination is won between the three games during the precursor period, strong navigation is executed instead of the normal navigation effect (weak navigation). When strong navigation with such a precursor effect is executed, the player can be expected to be given navigation stock. In addition, since the production type a is determined only when the navigation stock is not given, the notification production is not executed.

  In the effect type b, a warning effect that can execute strong navigation is executed over three games during the warning period, and then a notification effect is executed over one game during the warning period. In this notification effect, a definitive notification of whether or not the navigation stock is given is performed by a button effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56. For example, if the character image “PUSH” is displayed in the display area 51a to prompt the player to operate the effect switch 56, and the effect switch 56 is operated when navigation stock assignment is determined in the AT lottery. When the character image of “acquisition of navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the presentation switch 56 is operated when the navigation stock is not determined in the AT lottery, the character “unfortunate” is displayed in the display area 51a. An image is displayed.

  In the effect type c, a warning effect that can execute strong navigation is executed over three games during the warning period, and then a notification effect is executed over three games during the warning period. In this notification effect, the main notification by the battle effect is performed. The content of the battle effect is the same as the battle effect of the notification effect during the non-AT described above. Note that the content of the battle effect of the notification effect during the AT may be different from the content of the battle effect of the notification effect during the non-AT.

  FIG. 30B is a diagram for explaining a navigation effect mode lottery table. When the sub control unit 91 receives a stop order command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 uses the navigation effect mode lottery table to execute a navigation effect corresponding lottery that determines the mode of the navigation effect as either weak navigation or strong navigation. To do. And the sub control part 91 performs a navigation effect in the determined aspect.

  As shown in FIG. 30B, the sub-control unit 91 determines the mode of the navigation effect with a different probability depending on whether or not it is the precursor period during the AT. Furthermore, when it is a non-precursor period, the sub-control unit 91 determines the mode of the navigation effect with a different probability depending on whether or not the game is the next game of the precursor period.

  Specifically, if it is a non-precursor period during AT, and it is a game other than the game following the precursor period, it is determined to be weak navigation with a probability of 98% and determined to be strong navigation with a probability of 2%. . On the other hand, when the game is the next game in the precursor period, it is determined as weak navigation with a probability of 100%. Also, if it is a non-predictive period during AT, it is determined to be strong navigation with a probability of 100%.

  In this way, during the precursor period set by the execution of the AT lottery, the navigation effect is strong navigation with a probability of 100%, while in the non-predictor period, the next game of the precursor period In other games, the navigation effect is strong navigation with a low probability of only 2%. Therefore, because strong navigation is a navigation effect that has a higher probability of being given navigation stock than weak navigation, when strong navigation is executed, the player is expected to be given navigation stock. be able to. On the other hand, during the non-precursor period, the navigation effect becomes weak navigation with a probability of 100 in the next game of the precursor period. For this reason, when weak navigation is executed after execution of strong navigation, it is possible to indicate to the player that the precursor period has ended. Furthermore, when the notification effect is not executed as in the effect type a, the player can recognize that the navigation stock has not been given by executing the weak navigation after the strong navigation is continued. .

  With reference to FIG. 31, the expected effect during AT will be described using a specific example. FIG. 31 is a diagram for describing an example of an expected effect after winning a watermelon.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the lottery condition 1 is established by winning a watermelon during AT, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery and An expected production lottery is executed by the control unit 91.

  When it is determined that the navigation stock is given by the AT lottery and the production type b is decided by the expected production lottery, the main control unit 41 sets the precursor period to 4 games, and the next game shown in FIG. Transition.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when the middle left bell is won in the first game in the precursor period, strong navigation is executed as a precursor effect because it is determined as strong navigation with a probability of 100% by the navigation effect mode lottery. Is done. In strong navigation, decoration is applied to the stop order image of “213”, which is more flashy than the stop order image such as weak navigation shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when the right middle bell is won in the second game in the precursor period, the strong navigation is executed as the precursor effect because it is determined to be strong navigation with a probability of 100% by the navigation effect mode lottery. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (e), when the middle left bell is won in the third game in the precursor period, strong navigation is executed as a precursor effect because it is determined as strong navigation with a probability of 100% by the navigation effect mode lottery. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (f), in the fourth game in the precursor period, a button effect is executed as a notification effect. As shown in FIG. 31 (g), when the effect switch 56 is operated in the button effect, the character image “acquired navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the player is notified of the granting of the navigation stock. The

  As shown in FIG. 31 (h), when the right middle bell is won after shifting to the non-aura period, weak navigation is executed because it is determined to be weak navigation with a 100% probability by the navigation effect mode lottery. . This can indicate to the player that the precursor period has ended.

  On the other hand, when the allocation of navigation stock is not determined by the AT lottery and the effect type a is determined by the expected effect lottery, the main control unit 41 sets the precursor period to 3 games, and the next shown in FIG. Transition to the game.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (i), when the middle left bell is won in the first game in the precursor period, strong navigation is executed as a precursor effect because it is determined to be strong navigation with 100% probability by the navigation effect mode lottery. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (j), when the right middle bell is won in the second game in the precursor period, the strong navigation is executed as the precursor effect because it is determined as strong navigation with a probability of 100% by the navigation effect mode lottery. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (k), when the middle left bell is won in the third game in the precursor period, strong navigation is executed as a precursor effect because it is determined as strong navigation with a probability of 100% by the navigation effect mode lottery. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (m), when the right middle bell is won after the transition to the non-precursor period, weak navigation is executed because it is determined to be weak navigation with a probability of 100% by the navigation effect mode lottery. . This can indicate to the player that the precursor period has ended.

  As described above, if navigation stock assignment is not determined in the AT lottery, weak navigation is executed instead of strong navigation with a high probability that navigation stock assignment is determined in the next game after the preceding period has ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting more than necessary. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 31 (i) to 31 (k), for example, when strong navigation is continuously executed during the precursor period, weak navigation is executed as shown in FIG. 31 (m). When this occurs, the execution of the weak navigation can also indicate that the precursor period has ended.

  Further, strong navigation is a flashy effect compared to weak navigation, so that strong navigation and weak navigation can be easily distinguished, and the player can easily recognize that strong navigation has been executed.

  In the navigation effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 30B, among the games other than the precursor period, the next game in the precursor period and the other games are executed in weak navigation and strong navigation. The winning probability data is different so that the navigation effects are different. Thereby, it can be suggested that the precursor period has ended by using strong navigation and weak navigation properly.

[7 navigation production]
The 7 navigation effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. The 7 navigation effect is a kind of navigation effect that is executed in a game that is selected as one of 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2, and normal replay, but can be executed during both non-AT and AT. The 7 navigation effect is a navigation effect that prompts the user to align 7 symbols on the line. Specifically, when one of 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2 and normal replay is won, a stop order image that prompts the middle first stop or the right first stop is displayed in the display area 51a. A character image of “Aim at 7” is also displayed in the display area 51a so as to prompt a stop operation at the timing when red 7 and blue 7 are aimed at each reel. Since 7 replay 1 or 7 replay 2 includes red 7 replay and blue 7 replay, if the stop operation is performed according to the 7 navigation effects at the time of winning, there is a possibility that red 7 will be aligned or blue 7 will be aligned. There is. On the other hand, since the normal replay does not include either the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay, there is a possibility that even if the stop operation is performed according to the 7 navigation effect at the time of winning, the red 7 is aligned or the blue 7 is aligned. Absent. That is, the 7 navigation effect executed at the time of normal replay winning is a so-called gas effect.

  When either 7 replay 1 or 7 replay 2 is won, a 7 navigation effect is executed to prompt the user to derive 7 symbols. Further, as described above, when 7 replay 1 or 7 replay 2 is won, the lottery condition 8 is established and the AT lottery is executed. For this reason, when the 7-pattern set is derived, it can be expected that the navigation stock has been given, so the player derives the 7-pattern set in accordance with the 7-navi effect.

  The main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery when the lottery condition 8 or the lottery condition 9 is satisfied, and sends an AT lottery result command that can specify the AT lottery result to the sub-control unit 91 after the AT lottery is executed. Send. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the AT lottery result command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a 7-navi effect lottery that determines the type of 7-navi effect using the 7-navi effect lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the 7-navigation effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 32, two types of effect type α and effect type β are provided as the types of 7 navigation effects.

  In the effect type α, the character A is displayed in the display area 51a, and the 7 navigation effect by the character A is executed. On the other hand, in the effect type β, the character B is displayed in the display area 51a, and the 7 navigation effect by the character B is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the 7 navigation effect with a different probability depending on which of the lottery condition 8 and the lottery condition 9 is established.

  Specifically, when the lottery condition 8 capable of arranging 7 symbols is satisfied, the effect type α is determined with a probability of 10%, and the effect type β is determined with a probability of 90%. On the other hand, when the lottery condition 9 in which 7 symbols cannot be arranged is satisfied, the effect type α is determined with a probability of 90%, and the effect type β is determined with a probability of 10%.

  In this way, when the lottery condition 8 capable of aligning 7 symbols is established, the probability that the effect type β that is the 7-navigation effect by the character B is higher than the effect type α that is the 7-navigation effect by the character A In contrast, when the lottery condition 9 in which it is impossible to align 7 symbols is satisfied, the effect type of 7 navigation effects by the character A is more than the effect type β of 7 navigation effects by the character B α is determined with higher probability. Therefore, depending on the type of 7 navigation effect, the probability that 7 symbols are derived when the stop operation is performed according to the 7 navigation effect differs. That is, when the stop operation is performed according to the 7 navigation effect by the character B, the probability that the 7-pattern alignment is derived is higher than when the stop operation is performed according to the 7 navigation effect by the 7 navigation effect by the character A.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the 7 navigation effect will be described using a specific example. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an example of 7 navigation effects after winning 7 replays.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the lottery condition 8 is established by winning 7 replays 1, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery and A 7-navi effect lottery is executed by the controller 91.

  When navigation stock assignment is determined by the AT lottery and the effect type β is determined by the 7 navigation effect lottery, the 7 navigation effect by the character B is executed as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (c), the display area 51a displays a stop order image that prompts the middle first stop, a character image of “Aim at 7”, and an image of the character B.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (d), when the player first stops the middle reel in accordance with the 7 navigation effect, red 7 stops on LM2 in the middle reel.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (e), when the player subsequently stops the second reel for the second time in accordance with the 7 navigation effect, red 7 stops on LM2 in the middle reel.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (f), after that, when the player stops the right reel for the third time according to the 7-navigation effect, red 7 stops on LM2 in the right reel. As a result, a red 7 symbol set is derived on LM2. At this time, at the timing when the red 7 symbol alignment stops, a character image of “acquisition of navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the player is notified of the granting of navigation stock. Furthermore, at the timing when the red 7 symbol alignment is derived, a character image of “AT” (or “ART”) is displayed on the indicator lamp 51c, and the player is controlled to be controlled by AT (or ART). Informed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), when the player first stops the left reel without following the 7-navigation effect, for example, the bell stops on the LM2 in the left reel. In this case, it is impossible to derive the red 7 symbol set. At this time, at the timing when the bells other than the seven symbols stop, the character image “acquired navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character image “AT” is displayed on the display lamp 51c.

  In this way, when the player operates the stop switch in a stop order other than the stop order that was intentionally or mistakenly reported in the 7 navigation effects, the navigation stock is notified when the bell other than the 7 symbols stops. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), even when the player stops the left reel for the second time in accordance with the 7 navigation effect, when the stop operation cannot be performed at the timing of drawing the red 7 symbol on the LM2, for example, the left reel The watermelon stops on LM2. In this case, it is impossible to derive the red 7 symbol set. At this time, at the timing when the watermelons other than the seven symbols are stopped, the character image “Acquire Navi!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character image “AT” is displayed in the display lamp 51c.

  As described above, when the player operates the stop switch at a stop timing other than the stop timing that is intentionally or mistakenly notified by the 7 navigation effect, the grant of the navigation stock is notified at the timing when the watermelon other than the 7 symbols is stopped. The

  When the lottery condition 9 is established by the normal replay, as in the case of the 7 navigation effect shown in FIG. 33 (c), the stop order image that prompts the middle first stop and the character image of “aiming for 7” Is displayed in the display area 51a. However, even if the stop switch is operated in the stop order according to the 7 navigation effect and at the stop timing, the 7-pattern alignment is not derived. Therefore, in this case, at the timing when a symbol other than 7 symbols is derived, the character image “acquired navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character image “AT” is displayed on the display lamp 51c. .

  As described above, when 7 replay 1 or 7 replay 2 is won and the 7 navigation effect is executed, the stop switch is operated in the operation procedure other than the stop order and the stop timing notified by the 7 navigation effect. In some cases, navigation stock is notified at the timing when symbols other than 7 symbols are derived. Therefore, compared to the case where navigation stock is not notified until all symbols are derived, navigation stock has been granted. It is easy for the player to recognize about and can improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the giving of the navigation stock is notified at the timing when the 7 symbols could not be derived, as a result of all the symbols being derived, the granting of the navigation stock was performed even though the symbol combinations other than the 7 symbols were derived. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused about the timing of giving the navigation stock without being notified.

  In addition, since the navigation stock is notified at any timing when the symbols other than 7 symbols are derived when the reel is stopped for the first time and when the reel is stopped for the second time, the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

  In addition, when the 7 symbols are derived according to the 7 navigation effects as shown in FIG. 33 (f), and other than 7 symbols without following the 7 navigation effects as shown in FIGS. 33 (g) and 33 (h). Similarly, when the symbol is derived, a character image of “Navi acquisition!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and a character image of “AT” is displayed in the display lamp 51c. For this reason, it is easy for the player to recognize that the navigation stock is given.

  In addition, when the 7 navigation effect of the effect type α with a low probability that the 7 symbol alignment is derived is executed, the player may not dare to follow the 7 navigation effect. Since it is notified that the navigation stock is given at the timing when the symbol is derived, the interest of the game can be improved.

  At the same time as the notification of the granting of the navigation stock, the character image “AT” is displayed on the indicator lamp 51c and the control to the AT can be specified, so that the player can recognize the control to the AT. It can be made easier.

  In addition, in FIG. 33, although giving notification of navigation stock in the case where the stop order is wrong in the first stop and in the case where the stop timing is wrong in the second stop, it is exemplified. The navigation stock may be notified even when the stop timing is wrong at one stop and when the stop order is wrong at the second stop.

[AT management processing]
When one or more navigation stocks are determined in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 specifies whether or not to control to ART based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 41c. If one or more navigation stocks remain, control is first performed by the AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT2 is also referred to as a preparation state.

  In the preparation state, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won, and transmits a stop order command to the sub control unit 91 to execute a navigation effect. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to GR4 are won, the navigation effect is targeted, and when the replays GR1 to GR4 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, so the notified stop It is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0 by performing a stop operation in order. In addition, after the transition to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect at the time of winning the push order bell in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, so the stop order notified By performing the stop operation according to the above, it is possible to reliably acquire eight medals.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it becomes the target of the navigation effect when winning the replay GR11-13, and the stop order for winning the special replay when the replay GR11-13 is selected is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Therefore, it is possible to shift from RT0 to RT2 by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order. Further, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, the eight medals can be surely received. Can be obtained, and winning of the secondary role can be avoided, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and the process shifts to RT2, it is controlled to ART. When controlled by ART, the corresponding number of games (50 games) is set as the number of remaining ART games allocated to the RAM 41c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started. At this time, during the ART, it is interrupted by winning the special role, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 except in the case of resuming when the bonus ends.

  After the start of ART, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won will be notified by navigation notification and navigation effect, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, 8 medals will be surely received. It is possible to win, and it is possible to avoid winning of the secondary role and avoiding shifting to RT1.

  Also, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is won before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the fact that the special role has been won is confirmed. The bonus confirmation notification shown is performed. At the same time that the special role is won, RT2 ends, ART is interrupted, and the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, the winning bonus of the selected special role is controlled to the corresponding bonus, and when the secondary role wins at RT3 which shifts after the bonus ends and the RT shifts to RT1, the ART confirmation notification is performed, and the AT control is resumed. Along with this, the transition to RT2 is made again through the preparation state, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is restarted, and the counting of the remaining number of games of the ART is restarted. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above.

  Further, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, if the number of remaining navigation stocks is not 0, the corresponding number of games (50 games) is assigned to the remaining games of the ART allocated to the RAM 41c. Set as a number, start counting the number of remaining games in the ART, and consume (subtract) 1 Navistock. Thereby, ART is continued.

  Further, after the start of ART, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 and the number of remaining navigation stocks is 0, an ART end effect is executed and the control of AT is ended. As a result, navigation notification and navigation effects are no longer executed, so it is impossible to avoid winning the secondary role when the push order bell is won. The ART control will be terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 draws only the replays GR1 to GR4 that will receive a promotion replay that will shift to RT0 in the order of stop in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop in RT1. It becomes. That is, the promotion replay can be awarded only when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop.

  In this embodiment, when 7 replay 1 or 7 replay 2 is won, the red 7 replay or blue 7 replay wins when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification that notifies the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an identifiable manner according to the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12.

[Navigation notification]
As shown in FIG. 34, the game auxiliary display 12 includes two indicators 12L and 12R that can turn on / off each of the first to eighth segments, and each segment is white, peach, yellow, orange, red. It is a display that can be lit in seven colors, green and blue.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the lighting mode of the game assist indicator in the navigation notification is in the order of stop to be notified (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right middle / left, left-- (first left stop), -middle. Since the combination of the segments to be lit is different for each of-(medium first stop) and-(right first stop)), the stop order can be identified from the combination of the segments being lit. For example, if the fourth segment and the fifth segment of the display 12L are lit, the first segment and the second segment of the display 12R are lit, and the other segments are not lit, the stop order of middle and left and right is changed. Identification becomes possible. However, the combination of segments that light up in response to the stop order is not something that directly recalls the stop order, but it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of segments that light up. It cannot be easily identified without a table.

  Also, in the navigation notification that is executed at the time of winning the push order bell, the segment that lights up corresponding to the stop order lights in yellow, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the middle bell wins Can be identified.

  In addition, among the navigation notifications executed at the time of winning the 7 replays, in the navigation notification for winning the middle stage replay or the right-up replay (replay in the figure), the segment that is lit in correspondence with the stop order is lit in blue. By performing the stop operation according to the stop order, it is possible to identify that the middle stage replay or the right-up replay wins.

  Further, among the navigation notifications executed at the time of winning the 7 replays, in the navigation notifications for winning the red 7 replays or the blue 7 replays, the segments that light up corresponding to the stop order are lit in pink so that they stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to identify that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed at the time of winning the replays GR1 to GR4, the segment to be lit corresponding to the stop order is lit in red, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the promoted replay is won. Can be identified.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed when the replays GR11 to 13 are selected, a special replay is won by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order by turning on a green segment corresponding to the stop order. Can be identified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify that the ART (including AT) is being performed by lighting the eighth segment of the display 12R in red.

Next, how navigation notification and navigation effects are performed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the game auxiliary indicator 12 is in a state in which all segments are turned off except for a period until the start of the next game when a medal is paid out due to winning a small role. An image corresponding to the normal state is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When AT is elected in this state, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the main control unit 41 lights the eighth segment of the display 12R in red after the elapse of the precursor period, and starts notification that the ART is in progress. At the same time, the sub-control unit 91 is notified of acquisition of navigation stock (for example, display of a character image of “acquisition of navigation”) on the liquid crystal display 51 and is also notified of ART confirmation (for example, “ART confirmation”). Display character images).

  Further, when the navigation target combination is won during AT or ART, as shown in FIGS. 36 (c) and 36 (d), the main control unit 41 responds to the game auxiliary display 12 as navigation notification. The segment is lit to notify the stop order, and the stop order command is transmitted, thereby causing the sub-control unit 91 to execute the navigation effect.

  At this time, if the winning combination is different and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, for example, at the time of winning the push order bell When the stop order for winning the middle bell and the stop order for winning the promotion bell at the time of winning the replays GR1 to GR4 are the same, the stop order is lit in the navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12 so that the stop order can be identified. The combination of the segments is the same, but the winning combination can be identified by the different lighting colors. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the push order bell is won, the lighted segment turns yellow, and the middle bell is awarded by performing a stop operation according to the notified stop order. As shown in FIG. 36 (d), when the replays GR1 to GR4 are selected, the segment to be lit becomes orange, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. This makes it possible to identify that the promotion replay wins.

  In the navigation effect, the mode of the image for informing the stop order is the same, but the winning combination can be identified by displaying the winning combination image. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), in the case of winning of the push order bell, in addition to the image for informing the stop order, “bell” is displayed, so that the stop operation according to the informed stop order is performed. It becomes possible to identify that the middle bell wins by performing the above, and as shown in FIG. 36 (d), when the replays GR1 to GR4 are won, in addition to the image that informs the stop order, the “bell-replay-replay” ”Is displayed, it is possible to identify that the promotion replay wins by performing a stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  Further, when the remaining number of games in the ART becomes 0, the navigation stock is also 0 and the ART is terminated, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), the main control unit 41 sets the eighth segment of the display 12R. The light is turned off, and the notification that ART is in progress is terminated.

  Also, when the navigation target combination is won during AT or ART, as shown in FIG. 37, the main control unit 41 starts from the game start regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. The navigation notification is continued over the period until all reels stop. At this time, when the small combination wins, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the number of medals paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. At this time, the payout number of medals is displayed in red, which is not used in navigation notification, so that it is possible to clearly distinguish between navigation notification and payout number.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d), the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed. The navigation effect ends from the point in time.

  In the present embodiment, if the stop order of only the first stop reels is the same when the 7 replays are won and the replays GR11 to 13 are selected, the target combination is played regardless of the stop order after the second stop reel. Win a prize. That is, after the second stop reel, if the stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, it becomes possible to win the target combination. For this reason, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, when the 7 replays are won and when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, the lighting mode of the segments that can identify the stop order of the left middle right and the left and right, the middle left and right, and the middle right left A common lighting mode is applied to each of the lighting modes of the segments that can identify the stop order and the lighting modes of the segments that can identify the stop order of the middle right and left.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 distributes and distributes not only the stop order of the first stop reels but also the stop order after the second stop reels by lottery or the like at the time of winning the 7 replays and replays GR11 to 13. Based on the result, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel is notified by the navigation effect.

  For example, when the replay GR 12 is won, the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, so that the stop order of middle left and right and middle right and left is changed as shown in FIGS. 38 (a) and (b). The navigation notification is performed in the lighting mode of the identifiable segment, whereas in the navigation effect, the notification mode in which the middle / left / right stop order shown in FIG. 38 (a) is notified, and the middle right / left shown in FIG. 38 (b). The stop order is notified in any one of the notification modes for notifying the stop order.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a winning notification effect for notifying that when any of the winning combinations is won in the winning line LN.

  In the winning notification effect, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of the symbols arranged on the winning line LN according to the winning combination (for example, when a middle bell or the like having the same symbols on the winning line LN wins) is invalid or invalid. Indicator symbols aligned on the lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, when a symbol falling on the right that the symbols aligned on the winning line LN are not the same symbol, but the indicator symbols aligned on the invalid line are the same symbol) ) Changes the lighting state of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of), and displays an image indicating that the winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby notifying that the winning combination has been won.

  In the present embodiment, as the winning notification effect, the effect of notifying that the winning combination has been won by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and changing the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is applied. An effect of notifying that the winning combination has been won by another effect device such as an audio output or effect effect LED 52 may be applied.

  When the winning combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the winning notification effect, but is in a normal state and when the navigation notification is not executed, a stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order, and any winning combination is performed. When a prize is won, a navigation notification is executed, and a stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order. When a winning combination is won, a winning notification effect is executed, while in a normal state, and a navigation notification Is not executed, the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the recommended stop order, and if any combination wins, the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed according to the stop order other than the notified stop order. When the winning combination is won, the winning notification effect is not executed.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), a navigation notification is executed when a push order bell is won, and when a middle bell wins due to a stop operation in the notified stop order, a winning notification is made. While the production is executed, as shown in FIGS. 39C and 39D, the stop order other than the notified stop order is executed even though the navigation notification is executed when the push order bell is won. When the stop operation is performed and the secondary role A wins, the winning notification effect is not executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the configuration including the main control unit 41 that controls the game and the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to play the game. Control for recognizing the stop order of the reels, which is advantageous to the player, that is, control for performing the navigation notification, so that even if an abnormality occurs on the sub-control unit 91 side, the player's advantage is affected. Can be prevented.

  Also, in the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12, for example, the same stop order is identifiable in the winning of the push order bell won by the middle bell and in the winning of the replay GR1-4 won by the promotion replay. Even in this case, since the notification is made with a different lighting color, even if the stop order identified by the navigation notification is the same, the winning combination is performed by performing the stop operation according to the stop order notified by the lighting color at that time. Can be recognized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification, and the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91, etc. It is possible to focus attention on the stop order notified by the navigation effect using. Even when the navigation effect does not function, the stop order can be identified by using a correspondence table or the like. The notification mode that is difficult to identify immediately corresponds to, for example, a notification that notifies an identification symbol, an identification number, or the like determined in accordance with an operation procedure such as a stop order.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification, but as described in a modification example described later, It is good also as a structure by which an operation procedure is alert | reported by the alerting | reporting aspect which can identify immediately the stop order alert | reported in navigation alerting | reporting.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, when the sub control part 91 performs navigation alerting | reporting by the main control part 41, the stop alert | reported by navigation alerting | reporting with the alerting | reporting aspect which is more conspicuous than navigation alerting | reporting by the liquid crystal display 51. Control is performed to notify the order in an identifiable manner, and by using an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to notify the reel stop order advantageous to the player in a suitable manner. Note that the notice mode that stands out from the navigation notice is a notice form in which a navigation effect is performed on a larger screen than the game auxiliary display 12 where the navigation notice is performed, a notice mode in which a navigation effect is performed by a plurality of effect devices, What is necessary is just the alerting | reporting aspect etc. which can grasp | ascertain an operation procedure immediately.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the control unit 91 continues the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but the stop order does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed, the navigation effect ends from the point of time when the stop operation does not match the notified stop order, and the stop operation is performed in a different operation procedure from the notified stop order. In this case, the notification by the navigation notification is continued, so that the notification content can be confirmed thereafter, but the notification by the liquid crystal display 51 that is notified in a more conspicuous manner than the navigation notification is terminated. Can be prevented by the troublesome I think to a player in case you make a mistake.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the control unit 91 continues the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but the stop order does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed, the navigation effect is terminated from the time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, but the main control unit 41 stops in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Regardless of whether or not it has been operated, the navigation notification is continued over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, and the sub-control unit 91 also obtains the game regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. It is good also as a structure which continues a navigation effect over the period from a game start to a stop of all reels, and the main control part 41 is also from a game start to a stop of all reels, as long as stop operation is performed in the stop order according to a navigation alert | report If the stop operation is performed in the stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, the navigation notification is started when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed. The sub control unit 91 continues the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match, the navigation effect may be ended from the point in time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed. As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the video notification, the navigation notification is continued over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but the stop operation is performed in the stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. In such a case, the navigation notification is terminated from the point of time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, while the sub-control unit 91 does not depend on whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. The navigation effect may be continued over a period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels.

  In the present embodiment, if the stop order of only the first stop reels is the same when the 7 replays are won and the replays GR11 to 13 are selected, the target combination is played regardless of the stop order after the second stop reel. Win a prize. That is, after the second stop reel, if the stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, it becomes possible to win the target combination. Therefore, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, when the 7 replay is won, the replay GR11 In the winning of 13 to 13, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the left middle right and the left and right middle, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the middle left and right and the middle right left stop order, the right middle left and right middle left A common lighting mode is applied as the lighting mode of the segments whose order can be identified. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 distributes and distributes not only the stop order of the first stop reels but also the stop order after the second stop reels by lottery or the like at the time of winning the 7 replays and replays GR11 to 13. Based on the result, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel is notified by the navigation effect, and the liquid crystal display is performed without increasing the load of the main control unit 41. The stop order can be notified in various notification modes by a production device such as the device 51.

  In this embodiment, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, when the 7 replays are won and when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, the lighting mode of the segments that can identify the stop order of the left middle right and the left and right middles, A common lighting mode is applied as the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of middle left and right and middle right and left, and the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of right left middle and right middle left, respectively. At the time of winning, when the replays GR11 to 13 are selected, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the left middle right, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the left and right middle stop order, the segment that can identify the middle left and right stop order The lighting mode of the segment, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the middle right and left, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the right and left middle, and the stop order of the right middle and left The lighting mode of segment may perform navigation notification by distributing respectively. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which the sub control part 91 alert | reports only the stop order of a 1st stop reel by a navigation effect at the time of 7 replay winning, and the winning of replay GR11-13.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the winning notification effect, but the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. When the winning combination is performed when the winning combination is performed, the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the stopping order other than the notified stopping order. , The winning notification effect is not executed, the stop order is notified by the navigation notification, and if any combination wins by being stopped in the stop order other than the notified stop order, the winning notification effect is displayed. Since it is not executed, it is possible to prevent the player from impressing that the winning combination is won even if the notified stop order is ignored.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 39C and 39D, the winning combination in which the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the notified stop order in spite of the navigation notification being performed is in a straight line. Although the same or similar symbols are not arranged, the combination of winning in the stop order other than the notified stop order is the same or similar on a straight line even though the navigation notification is executed. In the case of a configuration where the symbols are aligned, that is, a winning combination that can be recognized at a glance, by not performing the winning notification effect, the winning combination is won even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored. It is possible to prevent the player from impressing this.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is not executed, if the winning is achieved, the winning combination is performed in the stop order other than the notified stop order even though the navigation notification is executed. When winning a prize, the prize notification effect may not be executed, and even in such a configuration, even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored, the player will receive a prize winning. It can prevent impressing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed by using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. That is, since the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 that can display information other than the information related to the navigation notification, the notification means for performing the navigation notification is shared with the notification means for not only the navigation notification but also other information. can do.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is shared with the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, the notification mode displayed in the navigation notification It is preferable that the notification mode of the payout number or the notification mode of the error code is different from the notification mode (for example, a notification mode with different display colors, a notification mode in which display contents do not overlap, and the like). It is possible to prevent misrecognition of the notification content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Further, for example, when an error is detected during the progress of the game, an error code is displayed when the error is detected on the game auxiliary display 12, but the error state is not controlled until the end of the game. When an error is detected during navigation notification, it is preferable that the error code is not displayed and the navigation notification is continued until the end of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged because the content notified by the error cannot be confirmed. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to notify that an error has been detected using a segment that is not used in the navigation notification (for example, the eighth segment of the display device 12L). It can be recognized that an error has been detected while continuing.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 in which the number of medals paid out due to the winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. As will be described in a later-described modification, the navigation notification may be performed by a dedicated display.

  In the present embodiment, as the operation procedure notified by the navigation notification, the operation is performed in one of the operation orders among the stop orders of the reels, that is, the plurality of operation orders by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the plurality of reels. Although the operation procedure is applied, an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, or an operation procedure based on a combination of stop order and operation timing may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification is a configuration in which an operation procedure randomly determined from a plurality of operation procedures is notified, but the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification is used. May be a fixed operation procedure.

  In the present embodiment, if the winning combination is different and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but the stopping order for winning the target winning combination is the same, The combination of segments that are lit so that the order of stoppage can be identified by navigation notification on the auxiliary indicator 12 is the same, but the lighting color is different so that the winning combination can be identified, but one is lit and the other is lit. It is good also as a structure which can also identify the winning combination by alerting | reporting by blinking and the alerting | reporting from which the switching speed of blinking differs. Further, as will be described in a modification example described later, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a winning combination can be identified by providing different notification contents. In particular, when one of the lights is on and the other is flashing, the flashing switching speed is different, or the display content is different, the winning combination is different and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. If the winning combination is different, but the stop order for winning the target winning combination is the same, the winning combination can be identified even if navigation notification is performed using a single color display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning combination is different, and as a different combination that is derived by performing a stop operation according to the notified stop order, the middle bell and the promotion replay (push order bell and replay GR1 to 4 ), That is, one side is a small role with a medal payout, the other is a replaying role with replay granting, and a role with transition of the game state, middle stage replay or right-up replay, blue 7 replay or red 7 replay And special replays (7 replays and replays GR11 to 13), that is, one of them is a replaying player with a replay grant, but one is a role without a game state transition and the other is a game state transition. Although the accompanying combination is applied, the first symbol combination is derived on one line while the latter is the first symbol combination on one line when operated in a specific operation procedure. A second symbol combination that is different from the set is derived (for example, a winning combination is obtained when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned and “bell-replay-replay” is combined. (E.g. promotion replay), when a specific operation procedure is used, the former derives a specific symbol combination on the first line, while the latter specifies a second line different from the first line (For example, middle replay in which the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned with the winning line LN and right-up replay in which the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned with the invalid line LM4), When the operation procedure is followed, the former is derived from the first small role accompanied by the first number of medals, while the latter is accompanied by the second number of medals. When a combination is derived (for example, a middle bell with eight medal payouts and a secondary role B with one medal payout), when the former is operated in a specific operation procedure, the former grants a medal A small combination is derived, whereas the latter is derived from a replay role with replay grant or a special role with game state transition (for example, a middle bell with a medal grant and replay BB with a middle stage replay with grant or transition of game state) When operated in a specific operating procedure, the former is replayed with a replay grant while the latter is in the game state When a special role with transition is derived, or when operated in a specific operating procedure, the former is derived with the first special role with transition to the first gaming state, whereas the latter is No. 1 with a transition to a second gaming state different from the first gaming state For example, BB with a transition to BB and RB with a transition to RB, combinations thereof, and the like are applicable. In addition, a combination that accompanies a game state transition is not limited to a special combination, and a specific combination of a small combination, a re-playing combination, or a loss may be applied.

[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.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the lottery conditions 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 28 are provided as the lottery conditions for executing the AT lottery. However, other lottery conditions may be provided. For example, as in the lottery conditions 4 and 5, the so-called lottery condition that is established by reaching the ceiling is the lottery condition that is established when a predetermined number of games (eg, 1000 games) have been consumed since the end of the previous BB. Alternatively, it may be a lottery condition that is established when a so-called rare role such as a watermelon or a cherry is won a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).

  In addition, when the lottery condition established by reaching the ceiling is established, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock in the AT lottery is higher than in the normal AT lottery, or the number of navigation stocks to be given is larger than in the normal AT lottery. In addition to the right to control to the CZ (chance zone), in addition to the right to control to the CZ when the lottery conditions are met when other rare roles are won, for example Navi stock may also be given. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the player from continuing the progress of the game more than necessary, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting depressed.

  In the present embodiment, AT lottery is performed based on the same lottery conditions and winning probabilities shown in FIG. 28 during non-AT and during AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this. And during the AT, the lottery conditions and the winning probability in the AT lottery may be different.

[Expected production shown in FIG. 29]
In the present embodiment, the expected effect (prediction effect, notification effect) shown in FIG. 29 is performed based on the fact that the AT lottery is executed during non-AT, and the navigation stock is given at the first hit during non-AT. However, this is not a limitation. For example, the expected effect shown in FIG. 29 may be an effect that is performed based on the fact that the AT lottery is executed during the AT, and that the player is expected to give navigation stock during the extra winning during the AT.

  Further, not only Navistock, but the expected performance is performed based on the execution of the CZ lottery that determines whether or not to give the right to control to the CZ, and the player is expected to be given the right to control to the CZ. It may be an effect. In other words, the sign effect may be an effect that suggests to the player whether or not CZ is given, and the notification effect is an effect that informs the player whether or not CZ is given after the sign effect. It may be. In addition, the expected effect may be an effect that expects the provision of other privileges.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29B, the contents of the effect of the notification effect differ depending on the number of games determined by the number of notification games lottery, but this is not restrictive. For example, depending on the number of games determined by the number-of-notice-game lottery, the contents of the effect of the warning effect may be different, and the contents of the effect of the warning effect and the notification effect may be different.

  In the notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery shown in FIG. 29, the number of games and the effect type up to this notification may be determined according to the number of assigned navigation stocks.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games required for the second and third sets of notification effects is always greater than the number of games required for the first set of notification effects. The number of games required for the first notification effect may be the same as the number of games required for the second and third notification effects, or the number of games required for the first notification effect. In some cases, the number of games required for the second and third sets of notification effects may be smaller. However, in such a case, when the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed in a plurality of AT lottery executions, the second set is more than the average value of the number of games required for the first notification effect. It is preferable that the average value of the number of games required for the third set of notification effects is larger. For example, when 22 games are determined by the number-of-notice-game lottery, the second notification effect a that requires a larger number of games than the number of games required for the first notification effect is determined as the effect type of the expected effect. In some cases, it is determined to be the second notification effect b that requires a smaller number of games than the number of games required for the first notification effect, and is determined to be the second notification effect a rather than the probability determined to be the second notification effect b. It may be higher in probability.

  As a result, when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the second set and the third set of notification effect are longer than the first set notification effect when the navigation stock is given. The possibility of expecting a person becomes high. In other words, when the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the notification effect after the previous notification effect is more likely to cause the player to expect longer than the navigation stock is given. . For this reason, the player's expectation can be sufficiently improved when repeatedly performing the warning effect that suggests the provision of the navigation stock and the notification effect that notifies whether or not the navigation stock is provided.

  In the present embodiment, after the AT lottery, first, the number of games until the player is informed of whether or not the navigation stock is given by the notification game number lottery is determined, and then by the expected effect lottery, By determining one production type from the production types prepared in advance as a scenario according to the determined number of games, whether or not to repeatedly execute the warning effect and the notification effect, the number of games required for the warning effect, The number of games required for the notification effect was determined. However, the present invention is not limited to preliminarily determining the number of games until this notification and preparing a scenario in advance according to the predetermined number of games. For example, after AT lottery, it is determined whether to repeatedly execute the warning effect and the notification effect depending on whether or not the AT is won, and then the number of games required for each warning effect from a plurality of types of games. And the number of games required for each notification effect may be determined. The determination as to whether or not to repeatedly execute the warning effect and the notification effect may be made so that when the AT is won, the warning effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed than when the AT is not winning. In addition, each indication effect is such that the number of games required for the second or third set of notification effects thereafter is always greater or on average than the number of games required for the notification effect of the first set. What is necessary is just to determine the number of games required for each and the number of games required for each notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games required for the first set of notification effects is one game, but may be a plurality of games. Even in the case of a plurality of games, the number of games required for the notification effect repeated thereafter may be larger than the number of games required for the first set of notification effects, or may increase on average.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery shown in FIG. 29. However, the main control unit 41 executes the command indicating the result of the sub-control. It may be transmitted to the unit 91.

[Expected production shown in FIG. 30]
In the present embodiment, the expected effect (predictive effect, notification effect) shown in FIG. 30 is an effect that causes the player to expect the provision of navigation stock. However, not limited to this, the expected performance is performed based on the fact that the CZ lottery for determining whether or not to grant the right to control to the CZ is performed, and the player is expected to grant the right to control to the CZ. It may be a production. In other words, the sign effect may be an effect that suggests to the player whether or not CZ is given, and the notification effect is an effect that informs the player whether or not CZ is given after the sign effect. It may be. In addition, the expected effect may be an effect that expects the provision of other privileges.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), the production type is determined depending on whether or not the navigation stock is given. The production type may be determined according to the number.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the strong navigation has a flashy effect than the weak navigation by giving decorations that are not found in the weak navigation in the stop order image, Depending on the technique, strong navigation may be made more flashy than weak navigation. For example, in the case of weak navigation, the sound indicating the stop order is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, whereas in the case of strong navigation, the sound indicating the stop order is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, using the navigation effect mode lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (b), it is determined that strong navigation is to be executed without fail during the precursor period, and in the game next to the precursor period in the non-predictor period, It was decided to execute weak navigation. However, the control for determining the navigation effect is not limited to the table that determines the mode of the navigation effect in this way. For example, regardless of whether or not it is a precursor period, whether to perform weak navigation or strong navigation in the same way is determined at random. Control to change may be performed, and control may be performed to change to weak navigation even if it is determined to be strong navigation in the game next to the precursor period in the non-precursor period.

  In the present embodiment, weak navigation is always executed in the game following the precursor period in the non-precursor period. However, this is not limiting, and in the game after the precursor period ends, the navigation effect is first performed. The game to be executed may always execute weak navigation.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect performed in the display area 51a is distinguished between weak navigation and strong navigation. However, the navigation effect is not limited to this. It may be distinguished from strong navigation. For example, in the navigation notification, weak navigation may be obtained if the game auxiliary indicator 12 is turned on, and strong navigation may be obtained if the game auxiliary indicator 12 blinks. Also in the navigation notification, strong navigation is always executed during the precursor period, and weak navigation is always executed in the game following the precursor period in the non-predictor period or the game in which the navigation effect is executed first.

  In the present embodiment, there are two types of navigation effects, weak navigation and strong navigation, but this is not a limitation. For example, in the navigation production, the strong navigation that can be expected to give the most navigation stock, the weak navigation that can be expected to give the navigation stock a little, but the navigation navigation that is not expected to give the navigation stock a little. It may be distinguished from normal navigation that cannot be expected. In such a case, strong navigation or weak navigation is executed during the precursor period, while normal navigation is executed in the game following the precursor period or the game in which the navigation effect is executed first. There may be. In this way, a navigation effect that can be expected to give navigation stock during the precursor period is executed, and then a navigation effect that cannot be expected to give navigation stock after the precursor period ends is executed. It is possible to prevent the person from expecting the person's expectation and to suggest that the precursor period has ended. Furthermore, while strong navigation is always executed during the precursor period, weak navigation is executed in the game following the precursor period or the game in which the navigation effect is executed first, and in other games it is normal. Navigation may be executed. In this way, a navigation effect that can be most expected to be given navigation stock during the precursor period is executed, and after that, a navigation effect that can be expected to give a little navigation stock is executed after the end of the precursor period, and thereafter normal navigation Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting more than necessary and to suggest that the precursor period has ended.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the expected effect lottery and the navigation effect mode lottery shown in FIG. 30, but the main control unit 41 executes the command indicating the result of the sub control. It may be transmitted to the unit 91.

[About 7 navigation production]
In the present embodiment, the 7-navigation effect is an effect that makes the player expect navigation grants. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the 7 Navi effect is performed based on the fact that the CZ lottery for determining whether or not to give the right to control to the CZ is executed, and the player is expected to be given the right to control to the CZ. It may be an effect. Further, the 7-navigation effect may be an effect that expects the provision of other benefits.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, when either lottery condition 8 or lottery condition 9 is satisfied, any one of the 7 navigation effects of effect type α and effect type β is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the 7-navigation effect may not be executed depending on the lottery result. For example, depending on which one of the lottery condition 8 and the lottery condition 9 is satisfied, whether or not to execute the 7 navigation effect and the effect type in the case of executing it may be determined. Further, depending on whether or not the AT is won, whether or not to execute the 7 navigation effect and the effect type in the case of executing it may be determined. Further, according to the number of assigned navigation stocks, it may be determined whether or not to execute the 7 navigation effects and the effect type in the case of execution.

  In the present embodiment, “7 replay”, which is the winning type that triggers the execution of 7 navigation effects, is 7 symbols on the line when both the stop order and stop timing are specific operation procedures. The alignment was derived. For this reason, the 7 navigation effect is to notify both of the stop order and the stop timing for deriving the 7 symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “7 replays” may be such that when only the stop order is a specific operation procedure, a 7-pattern alignment is derived on the line. In this case, the 7 navigation effect may be a notification of only the stop order for deriving the 7 symbol alignment. Further, “7 replays” may be such that when only the stop timing is a specific operation procedure, a 7-pattern alignment is derived on the line. In this case, the 7 navigation effect may be a notification of only the stop timing for deriving the 7 symbol alignment.

  In the present embodiment, in FIG. 33, it is exemplified that the notification of the navigation stock is notified when the stop order is wrong at the first stop and when the stop timing is wrong at the second stop. In addition, even when the stop timing is wrong at the first stop, or when the stop order is wrong at the second stop, the giving of the navigation stock may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, it is urged to derive a 7-symbol pattern by a 7-navi effect. However, the present invention is not limited to a 7-symbol pattern. It may be urged to derive other specific symbols. In addition, it is not limited to performing a 7 navigation effect when a re-game player is elected such as 7 replays, but performs a 7 navigation effect when a small role is elected such as a right-down bell or right-down watermelon. Alternatively, the 7 navigation effect may be executed in response to the winning of a special role such as BB.

  In the present embodiment, the character image displayed in the display area 51a with the production type α that is less likely to be derived from the 7-pattern set and the production type β that is less likely to be derived from the 7-pattern set. It was different, but not limited to this. For example, the effect type α and the effect type β may be distinguished by other images as well as character images, and the effect type α and the effect type β may be distinguished by sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. . In addition, the production type β that is highly likely to be derived from the 7-symbol pattern is one in which the 7-navigation effect is executed in a flashier manner than the production type α that is unlikely to be derived from the 7-symbol pattern. Also good. In this way, if the 7 navigation effect of the flashy aspect is executed, the player carefully operates the stop switch so as to derive the 7-pattern alignment according to the 7 navigation effect, and the 7 navigation of the non-flashy aspect. If the effect is executed, the stop switch is appropriately operated without following the 7-navigation effect. Even in such a case, it is notified that the navigation stock is given at the timing when the symbols other than 7 symbols are derived, so that the player can easily recognize that the navigation stock has been given. Can do.

  In addition, at the timing when the player derives a symbol other than 7 symbols, a character image of “missing eye” is displayed in the display area 51a to notify the player that the 7 symbols are not correctly derived. It may be. And you may alert | report that a navigation stock is provided at the timing when the character image of "missing eyes" is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation stock is given in the same manner when a 7-pattern uniform is derived according to the 7-navigation effect and when a symbol other than the 7-design is derived without following the 7-navigation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be that the navigation stock is given in a different manner. For example, when 7 symbols are derived, a character image is displayed in the display area 51a together with a character image of “7 sets of navigation acquired!”, Whereas when symbols other than 7 symbols are derived, A character image of “acquisition of navigation !!” may be simply displayed in the display area 51a. If it does in this way, a player can be entertained by the difference of the alerting | reporting aspect of the alerting | reporting of the grant of a navigation stock.

  In the present embodiment, the character image “AT” is displayed on the indicator lamp 51c at the timing when a symbol other than the seven symbols is derived. The timing for notifying the control is not limited to this. For example, if the display of the character image “acquired navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a and notification of the grant of navigation stock has been made, the control to the AT is notified at the timing when all symbols are derived. Alternatively, the control to the AT may be notified at the start of the next game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the 7-navigation effect lottery shown in FIG. 32, but the main control unit 41 executes and transmits a command indicating the result to the sub-control unit 91. You may do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image “AT” on the indicator lamp 51c to notify the control to the AT. You may notify the control to AT using means, such as game auxiliary indicator 12.

[Transparency]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that a difference in the degree of transmission is provided depending on the presence or absence of the transmission part 502 in a plurality of types of symbols. Hereinafter, a symbol with a high degree of transmission is referred to as a “highly transparent symbol”, and a symbol with a low degree of transparency is referred to as a “lowly transparent symbol”. In addition, the symbol drawn in the symbol area 513X is referred to as a “specific symbol”. In the present embodiment, the high-permeability symbol is a “7” symbol, the low-permeability symbol is a symbol other than the “7” symbol, and the specific symbol is a predetermined symbol (from the low-permeability symbol). In the present embodiment, the “bell” symbol of symbol number 20) has been described. However, the following method may be used as a method for providing a difference in the degree of transmission in a plurality of types of symbols.

  As a first method, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided depending on the transmittance of the entire symbol. For example, a symbol with high transparency may be a symbol with a high overall transmittance of the symbol, and a symbol with low transparency may be a symbol with a low overall transmittance of the symbol. For example, a design with high transparency may be printed with a predetermined ink that increases the transmittance, and the amount (thickness) of the frame formed on the back of the design may be reduced. In addition, the low-transmittance pattern may be printed with a predetermined ink with low transmittance, and the amount (thickness) of the frame formed on the back of the pattern may be increased. That is, when the first method is used, a symbol with a low overall transmittance (a symbol with a low transmittance) is drawn on the other end 513 and a symbol with a high overall transmittance (a symbol with a high transmittance). ) Is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  Further, the level of the transmittance may be determined by whether or not the transmittance is higher than a predetermined transmittance, and it is determined whether or not the transmittance of one symbol is higher than the transmittance of one symbol. You may do it. In addition, whether the transmittance is high or not may be determined by irradiating the design with the LED unit 55 and visually judging by the inspector, and measuring by measuring the emitted light. You may make it judge from a result.

  The low-transmittance symbol may be a symbol having a transmittance of 0% (that is, a symbol that does not transmit light from the LED unit 55 at all). The high-transmittance symbol may be a symbol having a transmittance of 100% (that is, a symbol through which all light from the LED unit 55 is transmitted).

  As a second method, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided depending on the total area of the transmission part. For example, a design with high transparency is a design with a large total area of transmission parts, and a design with low transmission is a design with a small total area of transmission parts. In other words, when the second method is used, a symbol with a small total area of the transmission part (low transparency pattern) is drawn on the other end 513, and a symbol with a large total area of the transmission part (high transparency pattern). ) Is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  As a third method, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided depending on the number of transmission parts. For example, a symbol with high transparency is a symbol with a large number of transmission parts, and a symbol with low transparency is a symbol with a small number of transmission parts. That is, when the third method is used, a design with a small number of transmission parts (low transparency design) is drawn on the other end 513, and a design with a large number of transmission parts (high transmission design). , It is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  In addition, a low-permeability pattern and a high-permeability pattern are obtained by combining at least two of the first to third techniques and the technique determined in the “presence / absence of transmission part” described in the present embodiment. May be determined. In this case, an inspector or the like may determine the degree of light transmission visually to determine the low-transmittance design and the high-transmittance design.

  In the present embodiment, the specific symbol (the symbol drawn on the other end 513) has been described as a symbol with a low degree of transmission (in this embodiment, a symbol that does not have the transmissive portion 502). However, the specific symbol may be a symbol that is not shrink-printed regardless of the degree of transparency. For example, when a plurality of types of symbols include a pattern having a transparent portion and being subjected to shrink printing, and a symbol having a transparent portion but not subjected to shrink printing, the specific design includes the transparent portion. It is good also as a design which has but is not shrink-printed. Even when the specific symbol has a transmissive portion but is not shrink-printed, the effect when light is emitted from the LED unit 55 can be prevented from being impaired.

  In the present embodiment, the high-permeability symbol has been described as the “7” symbol. However, the high transparency symbol may be another symbol (for example, “7” symbol). Furthermore, it is preferable that the high transparency symbol is a symbol to which a privilege advantageous for the player is given by being derived. Here, the privilege is a game value used for playing a game such as navigation stock or a transition to a bonus state in which a winning probability of a predetermined role (small role, etc.) is improved (the number of medals betted, It is also possible to give a value that directly affects the grant ratio (medal or game ball payout rate) occupied by the game value given to the player. The other privilege may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not it is in the so-called AT latency that has been acquired non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and has been determined to be controlled by AT, or notification When this is done, information that is executed so as to actually become an AT latent state with a predetermined reliability (that is, latent suggestion information that suggests an AT latent state) may be notified.

  In addition, as a privilege, execution of privilege production (special character appearance, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production to suggest a set value that has been set, in a game shop where gaming machines are installed by collecting a certain number Points may be exchanged for a defined service, a QR code (registered trademark) that can download bonus video and bonus information on a predetermined website may be displayed.

[About overlapping portion 422]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, the area of the surplus region 508X and the area of the symbol region 513X are the same, and the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are overlapped. . However, the present invention is not limited to FIG. 27A and may be overlapped as shown in FIG. 27B or FIG. Note that the bold line indicates the overlapping portion 422.

  FIG. 27B is a diagram illustrating a case where the area of the remainder region 508X is smaller than the area of the symbol region 513X. As shown in FIG. 27B, when the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are overlapped, one end 505 exists under the bell symbol 510 (back side). By the overlapping method as shown in FIG. 27B, the surplus portion 508 can be made smaller than in the case of FIG. 27A, and the cost of the reel sheet 400 can be reduced.

  FIG. 27C is a diagram showing a case where the area of the surplus region is larger than the area of the symbol region 513X. By the overlapping method as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the area of the overlapping portion 422 can be increased as compared with the case of FIG. 27 (A) and can be fixed more firmly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the description has been given assuming that a pattern with a low degree of transmission is drawn on the other end 513 forming the overlapping portion 422. However, a pattern having a high degree of transmission may be drawn on the other end 513 that forms the overlapping portion 422. In this case, in the other end portion 513 forming the overlapping portion 422, a portion with a high transmission degree (for example, the transmission portion 502) is not drawn, and a portion with a low transmission degree is drawn. What should I do? Specifically, when the bell symbol 510 shown in FIG. 27B has a transmissive portion, the transmissive portion is not drawn in the overlapping portion, but is drawn in a portion (non-overlapping portion) different from the overlapping portion. Like that. With such a configuration, the effect when light is emitted from the LED unit 55 can be prevented from being impaired, and the degree of freedom in the arrangement of symbols can be increased.

  Further, when a portion with a high degree of transparency (for example, the transmissive portion 502) is drawn on the overlapping portion 422, post-processing for increasing the transmittance with respect to the overlapping portion 422 on the back side of the portion with the high degree of transparency. May be executed. The post-process is, for example, a process of hollowing out the overlapping portion 422 on the back side of the portion with the high degree of transmission. By performing such post-processing, it is possible not to impair the effects when light is emitted from the LED unit 55, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the arrangement of symbols.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a method of winding the reel sheet 400, the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are described as overlapping. However, the reel sheet 400 may be wound without such overlapping. Specifically, the surplus portion 508 is not provided. That is, one end of the reel sheet 400 is not 505 but 508A. When the reel sheet 400 is wound, the 508A and the other end 504 are brought into contact with each other, and an adhesive portion is provided on the back side of the reel sheet 400 so as to maintain the contact. Specifically, the adhesive portion is an adhesive member (for example, an adhesive tape on a rectangle) that extends in a predetermined direction. Specifically, the adhesive member is bonded so as to straddle the corresponding contact point (that is, the joint 400a). Accordingly, the reel sheet 400 can be wound in an annular shape without providing the surplus portion 508, and the cost of the reel sheet 400 can be reduced.

  Further, when such an adhesive member is used, the overlapping portion 422 is not formed, but the adhesive member and the reel sheet 400 form a double structure where the adhesive member is provided. Therefore, it is preferable not to draw a pattern with a high degree of transmission or to draw a part with a high degree of transmission at the place of the double structure (that is, the place where the adhesive member is applied). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the effect when the light is emitted from the LED unit 55 without providing the surplus portion 508.

  In addition, when a pattern with a high degree of transmission or a portion with a high degree of transmission is drawn at a place where a double structure is formed by the adhesive member and the reel sheet 400, the degree of transmission is high as post-processing. What is necessary is just to perform the process which cuts out the location of the double structure of the back side of a design or the part with a high transmission degree.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that an overlapping portion 422 is formed by providing an adhesive portion in the entire area of the surplus region 508X and bonding the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513. However, the area where the adhesive portion of the surplus area 508X is provided may be a partial area of the surplus area 508X. For example, an adhesive part may be provided at the edge of the one end 505 side of the surplus region 508X so that the surplus part 508 and the other end 513 are adhered. According to such a structure, the cost of an adhesion part can be reduced.

[Reel sheet 400]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the decorative design is a rhombus. However, the shape of the decorative design is not limited to a rhombus, but may be other shapes (for example, a triangular shape). In addition, the decorative design is described as being drawn between adjacent symbols, but is not limited thereto. For example, a decorative symbol may be drawn every predetermined number (for example, two) of symbols, or may be drawn corresponding to a predetermined symbol. In the present embodiment, the decorative design is described as being drawn on one side of the reel sheet 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative design is drawn on both sides of the reel sheet 400. May be.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that the transparent region 508D is formed because a pattern sheet having a length shorter than the length of the transparent member in the longitudinal direction is bonded to the transparent member. However, the object to which the design sheet is bonded is not limited to a transparent member, but may be any member as long as it is a band-like member that can be bent in an annular shape. For example, a member with a pattern (hereinafter referred to as “pattern member”) may be used. When a design sheet is bonded to such a pattern member, the transparent area 508D is an area where the pattern of the pattern member is drawn. Thus, since the object to which the design sheet is bonded is not limited to the transparent member, the degree of freedom in the manufacturing process of the reel sheet can be increased. Further, even if the patterned region 508D is provided by using the pattern member, the colored region 508C is formed. Therefore, even if the reel sheet 400 is not properly wound, the colored region 508C is exposed. Therefore, the reel sheet 400 can be prevented from looking unnatural. Moreover, even if a pattern member is used, since the design sheet can be shortened, the cost of the design sheet and the decoration cost can be reduced.

  It has been described that no symbols are drawn in the surplus portion 508 of the present embodiment. However, a pattern may be drawn on the remainder 508. Since the surplus part 508 is overlaid on the other end part 513, the design is not exposed. Therefore, even if a pattern is drawn on the surplus portion 508, there is no problem in the reel sheet winding process.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol with symbol number 0 has been described as a replay symbol with a low degree of transparency. However, the symbol with symbol number 0 may draw a symbol with a high degree of transparency.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that the reel on which the reel sheet 400 is wound is used as a reel that allows the player to recognize that a predetermined winning combination has been won. However, it may be used as, for example, a reel (so-called sub-reel) used for production rather than a reel for allowing the player to recognize that a predetermined winning combination has been won.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that “a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified” is a symbol. However, the identification information may be other information, and may be any information such as a symbol, a number, a character, and a character. Even if the identification information is other than symbols, predetermined identification information having a lower degree of transparency than the specific identification information is drawn in the symbol area 513, so that the same effect as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the reel sheet 400 has been described as having a belt-like shape and a rectangular shape, but is not limited thereto. The shape of the reel sheet 400 may be any shape as long as it is a belt and is wound in an annular shape. In the present embodiment, the other end 504 and the one end 505 are described as being linear, but at least one of the other end 504 and the one end 505 may be a curved line.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that each reel rotates so that the rotation axis is in the width direction of the slot machine 1 (that is, it seems to the player that the symbols appear to fluctuate from top to bottom). However, the rotation axis is not limited to the width direction, but is also the height direction (that is, it seems to the player that the symbol changes from right to left or from left to right). Good. Further, the rotation axis of the reel is not limited to the width direction and the height direction of the slot machine 1, and may be another direction.

  In the present embodiment, the reel has been described as having a single structure. However, the reel may have a double structure or a triple structure. For example, the dual structure of the reel is a structure composed of an outer reel and an inner reel smaller than the diameter of the outer reel. Thus, the idea of the present embodiment can be applied to at least one of the dual reels.

[About holding frames 401 and 402]
It has been described that the mark 401d, which is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 of the present embodiment and serves as information for specifying the position where the one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 is located, has a triangular shape. However, the mark 401d may be other information (not only symbols but also characters) as long as the winding start position can be specified by an operator who performs the winding operation of the reel sheet 400 or the like.

  In addition, the mark 401d of the present embodiment has been described on the assumption that the one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 matches. However, the mark 401d may be coincident with another part of the reel sheet. Moreover, it is preferable that the said other location is a location which can be easily specified by an operator. For example, the other part may be the “second line 508B”. Since the second line 508B is a boundary line between the colored region 508C and the transparent region 508D, the second line 508B can be easily identified by an operator. Further, the mark 401d may be a location where a symbol of a specific symbol number (for example, 0) matches. In this way, even if the mark 401d coincides with other parts, the seam 400a is visually recognized when the reel is in the reference state on the condition that the reel sheet 400 is properly wound. Such a positional relationship is preferable.

  Further, the place of the mark 401d may have another shape. For example, the mark 401d may have a convex shape. In this case, the portion of the reel sheet 400 that coincides with the mark 401d may be a notch. According to such a configuration, the worker can easily align the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 by engaging the mark 401d and the notch.

  It has been described that the members that hold the reel sheet 400 in the present embodiment are the holding frames 401 and 402. However, the shape of the holding frame is not limited to this shape. For example, the holding frame may have a substantially cylindrical shape, and the reel sheet 400 may be wound around the outer periphery of the cylindrical shape. Further, depending on the shape of the holding frames 401 and 402, the reel sheet 400 may not be wound around the outer periphery. Alternatively, the reel sheet 400 may be wound in an annular shape and sandwiched by circular members so that the symbols are exposed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the worker performs the winding process of the reel sheet 400, but the reel sheet 400 may be automatically executed by the winding device. Even in this case, it is preferable to perform an adjustment on the winding apparatus so that the specific portion of the reel sheet 400 and the mark 401d coincide with each other to perform the winding process.

[Inspection method for misalignment]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that a laser line is used in the positional deviation inspection method. However, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R assembled to the reel unit 2 align the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R with the notch portion 408 of the reel mounting plate 405 without irradiating the laser line, If there is no misalignment, the respective seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are aligned on a straight line. And the holding frames 401 and 402 can be found to be misaligned.

  Further, as a method not using the laser line, an inspection instrument in which a mark is provided at a position where the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R should be originally positioned when the reel unit 2 is brought into contact with a predetermined position is a reel. By comparing the mark provided on the inspection instrument with a predetermined position of the unit 2 and the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, if they do not match, the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 It can be found that the positional deviation of

  The inspection tool used at this time may be provided with a mark at a corresponding position so that each of the joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be inspected at the same time. Alternatively, a mark may be provided at a corresponding position so that the inspection can be performed. Even in this case, when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are aligned with the notch portion 408 of the reel mounting board 405, the joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are aligned on a straight line, so It is possible to specify whether or not the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 has occurred with respect to the other reels by inspecting only one reel with the inspection instrument in contact.

  In the above, when the position where the joint 400a is to be positioned is brought into contact with a predetermined position of the laser line or the reel unit 2 that irradiates a straight line, the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R should be at the position where it should originally be positioned. Although the inspection method using the inspection instrument provided with the mark is illustrated, any method can be used as long as the position of the joint 400a can be specified before the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a. For example, a mark capable of specifying the position where the seam 400a should be originally positioned is formed on the members constituting the reel unit 2, and the seam 400a is compared with the mark to compare the mark 400a. It is good also as a structure which can identify whether a position is a normal position.

  When the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 is inspected after the slot machine 1 is completed, that is, after the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are attached. The notch 408 of the board 405 is matched. At this time, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the reel mounting plate 405 are input by inputting drive signals to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R until the notch 408 is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R. The notch 408 can be matched.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, When the inspection instrument formed so that the 2R joint 400a is supposed to be located is brought into contact with a predetermined position of the front door 1b and viewed from the line through which the points A and B of the inspection instrument pass, A If the point, the point B, and the joint 400a do not match, it can be found that the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 are misaligned.

  In the above, the joint 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is positioned to be originally located on a line passing through the points A and B of the inspection instrument when the front door 1b is brought into contact with a predetermined position. However, any method can be used as long as the position of the seam 400a can be specified after the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a. An inspection method may be used. For example, a mark capable of specifying the position where the joint 400a should be originally positioned is formed on a member constituting the reel unit 2 or the front door 1b, and the joint 400a is compared with the mark. It may be configured to be able to specify whether or not the position of the joint 400a is a normal position.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are integrally assembled to the reel unit 2, but only one reel is assembled to one reel unit. Even in such a configuration, as described above, the position of the joint 400a of the reel sheet 400 is such that the holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the reel mounting plate 405 is further connected to the reel motor. A reel sensor mounted on the reel motor main body 32b via a sensor mounting plate 480 and mounted on a reel mounting plate 405 in a state of being mounted on the reel unit so as not to rotate relative to the reel unit. The notch portion 408, that is, the portion where the reel reference position is detected by the reel sensor is moved to a position that matches. In this case, the reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the reel sheet 400 can be viewed without being covered by the reel box constituting the reel unit, so that the reel constitutes the reel unit. By setting the notch portion 408 of the reel mounting plate 405, which is the reference position of the reel in the assembled state in the reel box, to be positioned at the detection position of the reel sensor, the position where the reel seam 400a can be visually recognized from the fluoroscopic window 3 Therefore, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found by comparing the reel seam 400a with the normal position specified by the inspection instrument or laser line in contact with the reel unit. can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) in which passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R is used as the reel motors 32L, 2C, and 2R. , 32C, and 32R, the reel mounting plate 405 is fixed to the rotor 32d, so that the reel is not affected by the molding accuracy of the reel and the mounting accuracy with respect to the rotor 32d, and the reel is rotated according to the rotation of the reel. By detecting the reference position, the positional deviation of the symbol due to the deviation between the rotation of the rotor 32d and the rotation of the reel is unlikely to occur, so the relationship between the reel and the reference position becomes an accurate positional relationship. As a result, the position of the reel seam 400a is less likely to vary when the detected part (notch 408) is set to the reference position, and is specified by an inspection instrument or laser line in contact with the reel seam 400a and the reel unit. Compared with the normal position, the accuracy when finding the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) in which passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R is used as the reel motors 32L, 2C, and 2R. , 32C, and 32R are formed on a reel mounting plate 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d. The reel sensor 33L, 33C, and 33R has a detected portion that detects passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be formed in a portion other than the reel mounting plate 405 such as the reel holding frame 401. Even in such a configuration, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and the detected portion And the reels 351 so that they can be viewed without being covered by the reel box 351 when they are moved to the matching position. As the reel 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402, the detected portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reeled in a state where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 that constitutes the reel unit 2. Since the joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized by setting the sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R so as to be positioned at the detection positions, the joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reel unit 2 are provided. The positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found by comparing with the normal position specified by the inspection instrument or laser line that is in contact with.

  In the present embodiment, the position of the joint 400a of the reel sheet 400 is determined such that the holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to be relatively rotatable, and the reel mounting plate 405 is attached to the rotor 32d of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The reel sensor 33L is attached to the main body 32b of the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R via the sensor attachment plate 480 in a state where the reel unit 351 is attached to the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2. , 33C, 33R and the cutout portion 408 formed on the reel mounting plate 405 are moved to the corresponding positions, and not only become positions that can be seen without being covered by the reel box 351, The reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, and its open surface is closed by the front door 1b. In state, reel seat 400 so as to viewable a position it through transparent window 3 formed in the front door 1b is attached to the holding frame 401 and 402. Thereby, even when the slot machine 1 is completed, that is, after the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be found as it is. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the reel unit 2 is assembled in a state where a plurality of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged, and the position of the joint 400a of the reel sheet 400 is set so that the holding frame 401 is rotated relative to the reel mounting plate 405. The reel motors 32L, 32C are mounted so as not to move, and the reel mounting plate 405 is mounted on the rotor 32d of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R so as not to rotate relative to the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2. , When the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R attached to the main body 32b of the 32R through the sensor attaching plate 480 and the notch portion 408 formed in the reel attaching plate 405 are moved to the same position. , Reels 2L, 2C, and 2R so that the joints 400a are aligned. Sheets 400 is attached to the holding frame 401 and 402. By setting the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch portion 408 formed on the reel mounting plate 405 in a state where a plurality of reels are aligned and assembled to the reel unit 2, the joints of the plurality of reels are set. Since 400a is arranged in a straight line, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found from the positional relationship between the joints 400a of the plurality of reels.

  In the present embodiment, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R and the notch portion 408 formed on the reel mounting board 405 are aligned with each other in a state where a plurality of reels are aligned and assembled to the reel unit 2. In addition, the reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the respective seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are aligned in a straight line. Since the seam 400a is aligned on a straight line when the reel sheet 400 is not misaligned, the positional deviation of the reel sheet 400 with respect to the holding frames 401, 402 can be found based on whether the seam 400a is aligned on a straight line. Although preferable, a state in which a plurality of reels are arranged side by side and assembled to the reel unit 2 When the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch portion 408 formed on the reel mounting plate 405 are aligned with each other, the respective joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have a specific positional relationship (for example, The positional relationship between the reels 400a and the holding frames 401 and 402 is confirmed by checking whether the positional relationship between the joints 400a of the reels is a specific positional relationship. Can be easily detected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) in which passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R is used as the reel motors 32L, 2C, and 2R. , 32C, and 32R, the reel mounting plate 405 is fixed to the rotor 32d, so that the reel is not affected by the molding accuracy of the reel and the mounting accuracy with respect to the rotor 32d, and the reel is rotated according to the rotation of the reel. By detecting the reference position, the positional deviation of the symbol due to the deviation between the rotation of the rotor 32d and the rotation of the reel is unlikely to occur, so the relationship between the reel and the reference position becomes an accurate positional relationship. As a result, the position of the joints 400a of the plurality of reels when the detected portion (notch portion 408) is adjusted to the reference position is less likely to vary, and the reel sheet 400 and the holding frame 401, from the positional relationship of the joints 400a of the plurality of reels. The accuracy at the time of finding a positional deviation with respect to 402 can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) in which passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R is used as the reel motors 32L, 2C, and 2R. , 32C, and 32R are formed on a reel mounting plate 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d. The reel sensor 33L, 33C, and 33R has a detected portion that detects passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be formed in a portion other than the reel mounting plate 405 such as the reel holding frame 401. Even in such a configuration, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and the detected portion And the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R so that the joints 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have a specific positional relationship. When the reel 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402, the detected portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are mounted in a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2. By setting the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R so as to be positioned at the detection positions, the joints 400a of the plurality of reels have a specific positional relationship. A positional deviation from the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, the seam 400a is visible through the see-through window 3. It was explained that they are aligned in a straight line. However, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, the positional relationship of the joints 400a of the reels is not limited to a linear relationship but may be another positional relationship. For example, the positional relationship of the joint 400a of each reel is such that when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, the inspector intuitively recognizes that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, respectively. The positional relationship is preferable.

  As another example of the positional relationship of the joint 400a of each reel, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, the joint 400a of the left reel 2L is positioned at the upper first position, and the middle reel 2C The seam 400a is located at a second position shifted downward by a first predetermined distance from the first position, and the seam 400a of the right reel 2R is shifted downward by a second predetermined distance from the second position. It is preferable that the joints 400a of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are visible. The first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance may be the same or different. Further, if the first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance are the same, the first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance may be the length of the vertical side of the symbol area. The first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance may be other distances.

[Variation of navigation notification]
In the above embodiment, when the winning combination is different and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but the stopping order for winning the target winning combination is the same, the game auxiliary display The combination of the segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified by the navigation notification of the device 12 is the same, but the winning combination can be identified by the different lighting colors.

  On the other hand, in the first variation of navigation notification, the combination of the segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified by the navigation notification of the game auxiliary display 12 is different, so that the winning combination can also be identified.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator in the navigation notification is notified in the order of stop (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right middle / left, left--first left stop). , -Middle- (Middle first stop), --Right (Right first stop)) and the combination of segments to be lit differ depending on the type of target role of the navigation notification, so that the order of stop from the combination of segments being lit The winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order.

  By having such a configuration, the winning combination is different, and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but when the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, Even if the navigation notification is performed using the display device of the single color display, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  In the first modification, the combination of the segments to be lit corresponding to the stop order and the target role of the navigation notification does not directly recall the stop order or the target role of the navigation notification. It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination, and it cannot be easily identified without a correspondence table or the like. It is good also as a structure by which an operation procedure and the object role of alerting | reporting are alert | reported by the alerting | reporting aspect which can identify immediately.

  In the said embodiment, it was the structure by which a stop order is alert | reported by the alerting | reporting aspect that it is difficult to identify immediately the stop order alert | reported in the navigation alert | report.

  On the other hand, in the modified examples 2 and 3, the operation procedure is notified in a notification mode capable of immediately identifying the stop order notified in the navigation notification.

  In the modified example 2, as shown in FIG. 41, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification is a first period from the reel rotation start to the first stop, and a second period from the first stop to the second stop. , And changes for each period of the third period from the second stop to the third stop. The lighting mode in the first period is a letter indicating that the lighting mode of the indicator 12R corresponds to the first stop reel (the left reel is L, the middle reel is C, and the right reel is r), and the lighting mode in the second period Is a character indicating a reel whose lighting mode of the display 12R corresponds to the second stop reel, and a lighting mode in the third period is a character indicating a reel whose lighting mode of the display 12R corresponds to the third stop reel. . For example, in order to notify the middle / left / right stop order, the lighting state of the display 12R is switched in the order of C → L → r. When the stop order of the left-(when the first stop reel is left, the second stop reel and the third stop reel are arbitrary) is notified, the lighting mode of the display 12R is L → − → −. It switches in order. Thereby, the stop order of the reels can be identified by the characters represented in the first period, the second period, and the third period by the display 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification.

  Further, in any period from the first period to the third period, the display 12L has a number indicating the target role of the navigation notification (push order bell is 1, 7 replay is 2, replay GR1 to 4 is 3, replay GR11 to 13 are displayed as 4), and a winning combination is made by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order from the numbers displayed on the display 12L from the first period to the third period. Can be identified.

  With such a configuration, the operation procedure is notified in a notification mode in which the stop order notified in the navigation notification and the winning combination can be immediately identified. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 or the like Even when the device does not function, it is possible to recognize the operation procedure and the winning combination without using a correspondence table or the like.

  In the third modification, as shown in FIG. 42, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification is a first period from the reel rotation start to the first stop, and a second period from the first stop to the second stop. , And changes for each period of the third period from the second stop to the third stop. The lighting mode in the first period is a number indicating that the lighting mode of the display device 12L indicates the type of the role to be subjected to navigation notification, and the lighting mode of the display device 12R is a number indicating the reel corresponding to the first stop reel (the left reel is 1). In the first state in which the middle reel is 2 and the right reel is 3), and the lighting state of the display 12L and the display 12R serves as a guide for stopping the first stop reel (a so-called position to be pressed) Is a lighting state in which the second state becomes a number (design number, 99 if an arbitrary stop position is acceptable), and the lighting state in the second period is the indicator 12L. The first state in which the lighting mode of the number becomes the number indicating the type of the role to be navigated and the lighting mode of the display 12R indicates the reel corresponding to the second stop reel, the display 12L and the table The lighting state of the indicator 12R is a lighting state in which the second state, which is a number indicating the stop position serving as a guide for stopping the second stop reel, is switched at regular intervals, and the lighting state in the third period is the indicator 12L. Is the number indicating the type of the target role for navigation notification, and the lighting state of the indicator 12R is the number indicating the reel corresponding to the third stop reel, and the indicators 12L and 12R The lighting mode is a lighting mode in which the second state, which is a number indicating a stop position serving as a guide for stopping the third stop reel, is switched at regular intervals. For example, in the navigation notification for notifying the stop order for winning the red 7 replay at the time of winning 7 replays, -medium- (the first stop reel is the middle reel, and the second stop reel and the third stop reel are optional) When “red 7” is designated as a stop position that is a guide for stopping all reels, the symbol of red 7 on the middle reel and 22 indicating the winning of 7 replays and the stopping operation of the middle reel in the first period. 18 indicating the number is alternately displayed, and 21 indicating the winning of 7 replays and the stop operation of the left reel and 20 indicating the symbol number of red 7 of the left reel are alternately displayed in the second period, and the third period. In FIG. 7, 23 indicating the winning of 7 replays and the stop operation of the right reel and 18 indicating the red 7 symbol number of the right reel are alternately displayed. Thereby, the stop position that serves as an indication of the stop order of the reels and the stop operation is notified by the alternately displayed numbers shown in the first period, the second period, and the third period by the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification. The winning combination can be identified by stopping operation according to the stopping order.

  For example, when there are a plurality of stop positions that are advantageous to the player, the stop position that serves as a guide for stopping is, for example, “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “BAR” that is most easily aimed. A symbol that is larger than other symbols, a symbol with a color that is easier to identify than other symbols, a symbol that has a watermark and appears when the reel LED 55 is lit), and a stop position that is advantageous to the player If the symbol is difficult to aim at, the symbol near the target is easy to target.

  In addition, when the stop position serving as a guide for stopping is notified by the symbol number as described above, the symbol array and symbol number are displayed on the menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the player's operation. It is preferable that the relationship be confirmed.

  By adopting such a configuration, the operation procedure is notified in a notification mode that can immediately identify the stop order that is notified in the navigation notification, the stop position that is a guide for the stop operation, and the winning combination, For example, even when a production device such as the liquid crystal display 51 does not function, it is possible to recognize an operation procedure and a winning combination without using a correspondence table.

  The notification mode that can be immediately identified is not limited to those described in the second and third modifications. For example, the notification procedure includes characters, numbers corresponding to derivation operation means to be operated, initials, and reels. Symbol number that serves as an indication of timing when stopping, symbol that serves as an indication of timing when stopping the reel, characters indicating the symbol, initials, color of the symbol, etc. (for example, r7, blue for red 7) In the case of 7, it is only necessary to notify b7).

  In the above embodiment, the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed.

On the other hand, in the modified examples 4 and 5, the navigation notification is performed with a dedicated display.
In the modified example 4, in order to perform navigation notification, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), a 5-digit display having 8 segments is provided exclusively, and the left of any 3-digit display is left. The stop order of the reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is notified, and the remaining two-digit display is notified of the stop position that serves as a guide for the stop operation in the first period, the second period, and the third period. The operation procedure can be identified with. In addition, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence / absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In the modified example 5, in order to perform navigation notification, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), a 9-digit display device having 8 segments is provided exclusively. The stop order of the reel, middle reel, and right reel is notified, and the stop position that serves as a guide for the stop operation of the left reel is notified on any two digits of the remaining six digits, and the remaining four digits The stop position that is a guide for the stop operation of the middle reel is notified on any of the two-digit indicators, and the stop position that is a guide for the stop operation of the right reel is notified on the remaining two-digit display. This makes it possible to identify the operation procedure. In addition, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence / absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In order to perform navigation notification in this way, by using a dedicated display device, it is possible to notify information such as operation procedures and winning combinations in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In addition, in the modified examples 4 and 5, although it is the structure which provides an exclusive display about all the displays, it is good also as a structure used together with the display which alert | reports another information about one part.

  Further, in the modification examples 4 and 5, the display having 8 segments is applied. For example, three LEDs corresponding to the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are provided, and the LED corresponding to each stop time is provided. It is good also as a structure which can identify stop order by lighting. Also in this case, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence / absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified operation procedure in addition to the reel operation procedure by the navigation notification. Any configuration is possible as long as the operation procedure can be identified.

  In the above embodiment, navigation notification for notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is described as notification that can identify the operation procedure performed by the main control unit 41. As the identifiable notification, it is possible to execute a combination notification that notifies a winning combination according to the internal lottery result in an identifiable manner so that the operation procedure can be identified from the notification content.

  In the role notification, as shown in FIG. 44, as the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12, the combination of the segments to be lit differs depending on the result of the internal lottery or the combination thereof. It is possible to identify the operating procedures and the winning combinations.

  For example, when 1A is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, it is identified that the common bell or the push order bell is won, and the player can thereby perform an operation procedure for reliably winning the middle bell. Since it cannot be specified and the stop operation at any timing does not affect the player's advantage, the stop operation at any stop order and at any timing can be identified. Can be identified as a winning combination.

  In addition, when 2F is displayed on the game auxiliary indicator 12, it is identified that one of watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry is won, so that the middle-stage watermelon, the right-down watermelon, the middle-stage cherry Or, in order to win a corner cherry, a stop operation is required within the pull-in range, so for the left reel, the pull-in range for “Watermelon” and “Cherry”, for the middle reel and the right reel, “Watermelon Can be identified as a winning combination of a middle-stage watermelon, a right-down watermelon, a middle-cherry or a corner cherry.

  In this way, the main control unit 41 performs a role notification that notifies a winning combination according to the internal lottery result so that the winning combination can be identified, and the operation procedure and the winning combination can be identified from the notification content. Even in this case, since the main control unit 41 performs control to make the operation procedure of the reels identifiable by the game auxiliary display 12, that is, control to perform the role notification, even if an abnormality occurs on the sub-control unit 91 side, the player In the role notification by the game auxiliary display 12, for example, when a push order bell or common bell that can be won by the middle bell is won, and when a middle replay or a right-up replay is played. Even when the same operation procedure is identifiably notified at the time of winning 7 replays, the operation procedure identified by the combination notification is notified in a different notification mode. Be the same, the difference in notification manner at that time, it is possible to recognize the role that can be won by performing the stopping operation in accordance with the notification has been operating procedure.

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In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. 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. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  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, a gaming machine (slot machine, pachinko gaming machine 201) that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. The present invention may be applied to an enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out game media to the player. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize.

  In addition to slot machines that pay out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize, game media are enclosed, and game points are not paid out to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosing slot machine that adds (scores) may be used. 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.

  Furthermore, such a sealed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “score points” and directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

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

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary display, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit .

Claims (1)

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,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether to allow derivation for a combination of specific display results;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to cause each of the plurality of variable display sections to derive a display result;
Derivation of the combination of the specific display results is allowed by the determination of the prior determination means, and the combination of the specific display results is derived to the plurality of variable display portions when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure. Derivation control means for performing control,
A privilege determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
An operation procedure notifying means for notifying the specific procedure as an operation procedure of the derivation operation means when it is determined that the privilege is given;
A privilege grant notification means for notifying the grant of the privilege when it is determined that the privilege is granted;
In the case where the privilege grant notification unit is allowed to derive the combination of the specific display results by the determination of the prior determination unit and the specific procedure is notified by the operation procedure notification unit,
When the derivation operation means is operated in the specific procedure, first privilege grant notification means for notifying the grant of the privilege at a timing when the combination of the specific display results is derived;
When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific procedure, a second privilege grant is provided to notify the grant of the privilege at a timing when a display result other than the display result constituting the combination of the specific display results is derived. A slot machine including an informing means.

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