JP2016220759A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which it is prevented that setting for a game is made in a content unintended by a player.SOLUTION: A setting screen is displayed and then sound volume and light volume can be set under conditions in which power of a slot machine is turned on, a front door is closed, and a player side setting switch is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, it has a variable display unit that can display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a slot in which a winning can be generated according to the display result derived after the variable display unit displays a variable display and stops There is a machine. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. Pachinko machines to give are known.

  In such gaming machines, the player enters the password using operating means such as a stop switch, a settlement switch, and an effect switch provided on the front door, and the customization included in the password is included. There has been a slot machine that can change a production image and music based on information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195327 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with operation means on the front door that can perform settings related to the game. Therefore, when the front door is opened, a person other than the player, for example, sits next to it. There are cases where the player touches the operating means without touching the operating means without touching the operating means when operating while opening the front door. In such a case, there arises a problem that settings relating to the game are performed with contents not intended by the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a setting related to a game from being performed with contents not intended by the player.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 200) that performs a predetermined game,
An opening / closing member capable of opening and closing the front side (for example, the front door 1b, the front frame 100b);
Operation accepting means (for example, player side setting switches 70 and 170) for accepting an operation from the outside;
Setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 25, the process of S177 in FIG. 26) capable of performing settings relating to the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) based on the operation received by the operation receiving means;
Prohibiting means for prohibiting setting by the setting means when the opening and closing member is open (for example, a part for ending the player side effect setting processing when it is determined as N in S151 in FIG. 25);
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing predetermined information;
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means (for example, the processing of S120 and S127 in FIG. 17);
Waiting state control means (for example, processes of Sa02 and Sa06 in FIG. 28) for controlling to a waiting state for waiting for a player (for example, the execution state of the demonstration effect) after the predetermined period has elapsed after the initialization process is performed. ,
A specific notification (for example, a setting change lamp notification, a setting change voice notification, an initialization lamp notification, an initialization voice notification) that can specify that the initialization process has been performed within the predetermined period is executed, and the standby The specific notification is terminated at the timing controlled by the state (for example, the processing of S232 and S235 in FIG. 18), and notification means (for example, the notification processing in FIG. 18) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, even if the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the opening / closing member is opened, so that the setting relating to the game is performed with contents not intended by the player. Can be prevented. Furthermore, since the specific notification ends at the timing controlled to the standby state, the end timing of the specific notification can be easily understood.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
It further comprises display means (for example, the processing of S153 in FIG. 25) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 22) for performing settings relating to the game.
In the state where the setting screen is displayed when the opening and closing member is closed, the display means displays the setting screen displayed before the opening after the opening and closing member is opened and closed again. (For example, even if the front door 1b is opened once while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed), the setting screen is continuously displayed).

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

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

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The setting means can perform setting of an effect mode during the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) as the setting related to the game.
It further comprises display means (for example, the processing of S153 in FIG. 25) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 22) for setting the effect mode.
The display means displays, as the setting screen, a screen on which the effect mode can be set by taking an effect during the game as an example (for example, as shown in FIG. The part that goes up and down and the amount of light on the screen of the battle effect goes up and down).

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

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Amusement store operation (for example, the channel of the store side setting switches 60, 160) performed when the permit conditions for the amusement store are satisfied (for example, when the store side setting switches 60, 160 are made operable) Based on the switching operation), a game shop setting means (for example, a first stage (for example, a first volume stage, a first light quantity stage)) is set as one of a plurality of stages related to the production mode during the game. The process of S132 in FIG.
Based on a player operation (for example, an operation to a stop switch) performed when a player permission condition is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen shown in FIG. 22 is displayed), Player setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 25, S177 in FIG. 26) that sets any one of the plurality of stages related to the production mode as the second stage (for example, the second volume stage and the second light quantity stage). Processing)
Effect execution means (for example, speakers 53 and 54, liquid crystal) for executing effects in an effect mode according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means and the second stage set by the player setting means. Display 51, effect LED 52),
Display control means for controlling the display content displayed in the display area visible to the player (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 22 by the sub-control unit 91 is displayed, and the volume level and the light level level are highlighted. Display control to change)
The display control means displays a stage display indicating the second stage in the display area when the player operation is performed (for example, a display for displaying the setting screen shown in FIG. 22 by the sub-control unit 91) Control), so that the initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display differs according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means (see, for example, FIG. 23). Display (for example, display control for displaying an initial display of volume and light amount on the setting screen shown in FIG. 22 in accordance with the first volume step and the first light amount step).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the production mode.
(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The setting means can perform setting of an effect mode during the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) as the setting related to the game.
The effect mode changing means that can change the effect mode in stages based on the operation received by the operation receiving means (for example, in the processing of S158 in FIG. 25 and S178 in FIG. 26, the display mode is highlighted in accordance with the operation content). The part that changes to the volume and light intensity corresponding to the volume level and the light level)
When the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, a confirmation effect executing means for executing a confirmation effect corresponding to the effect mode set by the setting means after the operation (for example, a confirmation sound in S178 of FIG. 26). Output part), and
The setting means can set the effect mode within a predetermined range (for example, the volume can be set within the range of each volume level (“2” to “14”) shown in FIG. 22).
When the production mode set by the setting unit is within a predetermined range, the confirmation production execution unit has received an operation from the operation accepting unit so as to change the production mode out of the predetermined range. In some cases, an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode of the limit within the predetermined range is executed (for example, a confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player is output in S173 of FIG. 26). Part, or a part for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player in S176).

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows a shop side setting switch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a movable means. Confirmation operation execution period of movable means, period for prohibiting input acceptance of player side setting switch, period for turning off player side setting switch, period for allowing input acceptance of player side setting switch, and player side setting It is the figure which showed the period when a switch is lighted. When the confirmation operation execution period is longer than normal, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means, the period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch is prohibited, the period during which the player side setting switch is turned off, and the player side setting It is the figure which showed the period which permits the input reception of a switch, and the period which makes a player side setting switch light. Confirmation operation execution period of movable means, period for prohibiting input acceptance of player side setting switch, period for turning off player side setting switch, period for allowing input acceptance of player side setting switch, and player side setting It is the figure which showed the period when a switch is lighted. 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 and re-playing combination, the symbol combination of a small combination and re-playing combination, and a small combination and re-playing combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions of AT lottery table and AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of an expected effect lottery table and an expected effect. 4 is a flowchart showing control contents of initialization processing executed by a main control unit 41. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the alerting | reporting process which the sub-control part 91 performs. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the start timing and completion | finish timing of an alerting | reporting process, and the control timing to a standby state. It is a timing chart which shows the timing which a sub control part performs the initial operation of a movable means. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side production | presentation setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume and a light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a shop side setting switch, a volume, and a light quantity. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of lighting and extinction of the player side setting switch which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the player side production | presentation setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the volume change operation process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the demonstration effect performed by a sub-control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the demonstration effect performed by a sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the change screen of a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a demonstration effect after setting change on the change screen of power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the start conditions of the demonstration effect by a sub control part. It is a timing chart for explaining a flow until a demonstration production is started for each production mode. It is a timing chart for explaining the flow from the execution of the production menu to the start of the demonstration production. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the start timing of the demonstration effect after the completion of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the start timing of the demonstration effect after the completion of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification at the time of browsing a game log | history during demonstration production. It is a figure which shows the setting screen of a shop side. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume. It is the figure which showed the example which displays operation description on a screen, when using a production | presentation switch for the transition to a setting screen. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the glass door and front frame of the pachinko game machine.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described below.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, As shown in FIG. 1, a see-through window in which three consecutive symbols out of symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from 3.

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously displayed on the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, 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 on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A see-through window 3 is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each reel 2L, 2C, 2R through the see-through window 3.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). The maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (2 in the present embodiment when the gaming state is RB (BB), 3 in the normal gaming state ) And the medals used for setting the medals and bets stored as credits (return the medals used for setting the credits and bets). A settlement switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and a stop switch that is operated when each rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Ji 8L, 8C, and a 8R are provided operable by the player. The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are buttons that protrude to the front side of the slot machine 1. The player can operate the stop switch corresponding to the pressed position by pressing the stop switch from the front side to the depth side of the slot machine 1.

  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 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 referred to as a third left stop. The first stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a middle first stop, the second stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a second middle stop, and the third stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is 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 referred to as a third right stop.

  In this embodiment, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (also referred to as “pushing order” and “stopping order”) in order of forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch push. , And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a push 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 means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting an effect mode during the game. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, an operation from the outside, such as being operated by a player who plays in the slot machine 1, is possible. The player can set the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the player side setting switch 70. Note that the player side setting switch 70 includes an LED inside, and can notify whether or not the player's operation is accepted effectively by turning on and off. For example, when the player-side setting switch 70 is lit, the player is notified that the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is effectively accepted. Thus, the player's operation can be urged by turning on the player side setting switch 70. On the other hand, when the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off, the player is notified that the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 cannot be accepted effectively.

  The front door 1b is provided with a panel switch 150 and an effect switch 56 for performing operations related to effects. The panel switch 150 is provided in the approximate center of the lower panel 400 positioned below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the effect switch 56 is provided on the right side of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Each of the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 is a button protruding to the front side of the slot machine 1 and can be moved forward and backward from the front side of the slot machine 1 toward the depth side. The player can operate the panel switch 150 by pressing the panel switch 150 from the front side of the slot machine 1 toward the depth side. Similarly, the player can operate the effect switch 56 by pressing the effect switch 56 from the front side to the depth side of the slot machine 1. Note that the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 have LEDs inside, and can notify whether or not the player's operation is accepted effectively by turning on and off. For example, when the panel switch 150 is lit, the player is notified that the operation of the panel switch 150 is effectively accepted. Thus, when the panel switch 150 is lit, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a presentation operation. On the other hand, when the panel switch 150 is turned off, the player is notified that the operation of the panel switch 150 cannot be accepted effectively.

  The panel switch 150 and the production switch 56 are continuously operated (also referred to as continuous hitting) by performing an operation of continuing pressing for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) within a period in which the operation reception is valid. Is possible. However, if the panel switch 150 and the production switch 56 are kept pressed from the period when the operation reception before lighting is invalid, the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 will be pressed even if the operation reception is valid afterwards. The operation is disabled. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 after the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 are surely turned on. In addition, when it continues pressing before lighting, a warning sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 after lighting. In this way, the player can appropriately operate the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56.

  The panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 are provided at positions relatively close to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The operation direction of the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are provided. The operation direction is the same. For this reason, when the player presses the panel switch 150 or the production switch 56 excessively strongly, the vibration is also transmitted to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated regardless of the player's will. There is also a risk of being pressed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the panel switch 150 is used only when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated without affecting the player's advantage (profit). And a production operation of the production switch 56 is urged.

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

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

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

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation; There is provided a set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 is provided on either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided inside the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid (not shown) for selective switching, a inserted medal sensor that detects a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side (from the flow path switching solenoid to the hopper tank 34a side). A medal selector (not shown) having an arrangement) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a store side setting switch 60 is provided for performing a setting that is a reference for the effect mode during the game. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store side setting switch 60 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the store side setting switch 60. That is, the store side setting switch 60 is an operation means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed. The store clerk can set the reference for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the store side setting switch 60.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the store side setting switch 60 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The store clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 61. For each of the channels “0” to “F”, the volume and the amount of light in the production are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is referred to as a first volume level, and the light intensity level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is also referred to as a first light intensity level. For example, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level is set to the minimum volume level and the first light level level is set to the minimum volume level. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level set to the maximum volume level and the first light level level set to the maximum volume level are set.

  The steps for the volume and light intensity set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first volume level and the first light level step, whereas the player-side setting switch 70 is operated. Therefore, the steps for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second volume step and a second light amount step.

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

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

  A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. On the front surface of the power supply box 100, a validity / invalidity of a stop function for controlling a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of the BB or at the end of an AT (Assist Time) is provided. A stop switch 36a for selection is provided. AT is a period during which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. It is controlled by AT on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period. Navi stock can be obtained by AT lottery which will be described later. In AT, the payout rate of medals per game (ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals consumed for setting the number of bets) is 1 or more. For this reason, AT is in a state advantageous to the player, and Navistock, which is a right controlled by the AT, is a privilege advantageous to the player.

  Further, on the front face of the power supply box 100, an automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of the BB is enabled / disabled. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state at power-on (startup), and for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times A reset / function switch 38 that functions as a reset switch and functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery in the setting change state, and is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF A power switch 39 is provided. Note that changing the value set for the internal lottery winning probability (payout rate) is also referred to as “setting change”.

  The power box 100 is equipped with a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 that are operated when changing the setting value.

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

  A door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the opening / closing of the front door 1b is provided above the side surface opposite to the side surface on which the power supply box 100 is provided. The door open detection switch 25 is in an ON state when the front door 1b closes the front side where the housing 1a is opened, while the front door 1b opens the front side where the housing 1a is opened. When it is in the OFF state.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start. When medals are inserted in excess of the maximum number among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a specific symbol combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and a combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is defined as the winning line. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied. In addition to the winning line L1, an invalid line for which a winning is not determined is determined by a combination of symbols. Although illustration is omitted, in the case of the present embodiment, 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 lines LM1 and 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

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

  When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning line L1 is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line L1, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

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

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. 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. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. An operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door opening detection switch 25, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R. 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, and detection of these connected switches is detected. A signal is input.

  On the game control board 40, the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET switch valid LED 21, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, reset switch 23, set value indicator 24, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, panel switch 150, reel motor 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and a hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The

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

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

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

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

  An effect switch 56, a store side setting switch 60, and a player side setting switch 70 are connected to the effect control board 90, and detection signals from these switches are input.

  The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, movable means 901 to 903, and light emission notification means 951 to 953. Production devices are connected, and these production devices are driven based on the control by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90.

  For example, when the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the sound at the minimum volume in accordance with the first volume level of “0”. 54, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum light amount in accordance with the first light amount step of “0”. Further, for example, when the setting is changed (it can also be said that the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the setting change), or when the RAM 41c is initialized in a case other than the setting change, the sub control unit 91 includes the speaker 53, The sound is output from 54 and the effect effect LED 52 is turned on.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93 that performs the sound output, sound output circuit 94 that performs sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54, and a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. When a reset circuit 95, a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected In addition, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and an effect control base. The movable means drive circuit 99 for controlling the drive of the movable means 901 to 903 connected to 90 and other circuits are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and produces an effect. While performing various control for performing, it controls each part of the control circuit mounted in the production | presentation control board 90 directly or indirectly.

  The sub control unit 91 includes a microcomputer that includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

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

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

  In order to change the set value of the payout rate, the front door 1b is opened, and the power switch 39 of the power box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated to turn on the power of the slot machine 1. In this case, the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on after the setting key switch 37 is turned on by operating the setting key switch 37 once. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state shifts to a setting change state where the game cannot be progressed, and is read from the RAM 41c to the setting value display 24. The set value is displayed as the display value.

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

  In order to confirm the set value, 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.

[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 game is started with the reset switch 23 turned on, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, and when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, 5 at the end of one game. When three initialization conditions are satisfied, five types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when a RAM error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, and when the reset switch 23 is ON. In the conversion 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the reset / setting switch 38 is OFF at the time of startup and is changed according to the setting change. Areas other than 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 at the end of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state, or both before the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. May be.

[Operation check of movable means]
Next, the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. The movable means 901 to 903 are members that are movable during production. The movable means 901 moves between the initial position 911 and the movable position 921. The initial position 911 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable position 921 is a position that overlaps the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 902 moves between the initial position 912 and the movable position 922. The initial position 912 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable position 922 is a position that overlaps the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 903 moves between the initial position 913 and the movable position 923. The initial position 913 and the movable position 923 are positions that do not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 operates as a confirmation operation control unit, and confirms the operation of the movable units 901 to 903 under a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition is when, for example, when the slot machine 1 is turned on or when an operation error of the movable means 901 to 903 is detected, the operation or initial position of the movable means 901 to 903 is to be confirmed. is there.

  For example, in this embodiment, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored by the power interruption detection circuit 98, and when a power supply voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91a. When a voltage drop signal is output to the sub CPU 91a, various data indicating the progress of the game at that time are set in the RAM 91c. Thereby, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-control unit 91 can return to the state when the power interruption occurred before that and grasp the progress of the game at the time of the power interruption. Can be done.

  Then, when the power supplied to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the sub-control unit 91 executes the initial control first when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed. I do. In the initial control, after the start process of the sub-control unit 91 is executed, the operation check of the movable units 901 to 903 is performed at different timings depending on the type of command received from the main control unit 41, that is, the control state of the main control unit 41. The initial operation process is performed. In the initial operation process, it is determined whether or not the movable means 901 to 903 operate normally, and thereafter, when performing an effect using the movable means 901 to 903, control according to the determination result in the initial operation process is executed. To do.

  In the initial operation process, the sub control unit 91 moves the movable units 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 6A to 6C). In the illustrated example, the movable units 901 to 903 exist at the initial positions 911 to 913 before the operation confirmation (FIG. 6A), but before the operation confirmation, the movable units 901 to 903 have the initial positions 911 to 911. Even if it does not exist in 913, the movable means 901 to 903 are moved to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIG. 6C). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable units 901 to 903 from the movable positions 921 to 923 to the initial positions 911 to 913 (FIGS. 6C to 6E).

  By confirming the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in this way, the movable means 901 to 903 can be moved to the initial positions 911 to 913 after the operation confirmation. Further, for example, it is possible to confirm whether or not the movable means 901 to 903 operate normally by detecting the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the operation confirmation with a sensor (not shown).

  In the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, since the movable means 901 to 903 actually move, it takes time to complete the operation confirmation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 90 is initially set in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903. The initial setting of the effect control board 90 is a process for making settings necessary for the effect control board 90 to operate. For example, the sub control unit 91 operates as initial setting means, and the sub CPU 91a reads out and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b, thereby performing initial setting of the effect control board 90. By performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting a sound from the speakers 53 and 54, receiving an operation of the player side setting switch 70, and performing a process based on the received operation. Can do.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is performed while the movable units 901 to 903 move from the initial positions 911 to 913 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 6A to 6C). Is going. Moreover, by completing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, for example, an effect image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIGS. 6C to 6E).

  As described above, even if the movable units 901 to 903 are moving during the confirmation operation execution period in which the initial operation process is performed, after the initial setting period setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, the player side setting switch 70 The sub-control unit 91 can accept an operation and perform processing based on the accepted operation. However, it is troublesome if a process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. In the present embodiment, the player side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off so that the player-side setting switch 70 is not easily operated by the player, thereby reducing the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period.

  FIG. 7 shows a period for performing the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903, a period for prohibiting input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70, and a period for turning off the player side setting switch 70 after the slot machine 1 is powered on. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is lit.

  In the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t1. In addition, the period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off are from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until time t2. In addition, the period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is lit are periods after time t2.

  As shown in the drawing, the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t2 is longer than the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t1. As described above, by controlling the period during which the input reception of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is permitted, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period. Can do. Thereby, the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned on, it is possible to make it difficult for the player side setting switch 70 to be operated during the confirmation operation execution period. Thereby, it becomes difficult to perform the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  The relationship between the time t1 and the time t2 is any relationship as long as the period from the slot machine 1 power-on to the time t2 is longer than the period from the slot machine 1 power-on to the time t1. It may be. That is, any period may be used as long as the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is completed. Further, it may be a period for turning off the player side setting switch 70 until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is completed.

  FIG. 8 shows the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 when the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is defective and the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is longer than normal. A period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off, a period during which input acceptance by the player side setting switch 70 is permitted, and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is lit. FIG.

  The confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 at the normal time is from the power-on of the slot machine 1 to the time t1. However, in the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is longer than normal, and is from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t3.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 becomes long, the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited is set as the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903. Longer than. In the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is from time t3 to time t3 after the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited from accepting input is It is from time after turning on the power to time t4. Further, the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted is a period after time t4.

  Thereby, even when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is longer than normal, the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, it is possible to reduce troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901-903 becomes long, the period which turns off the player side setting switch 70 is longer than the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901-903. To do. In the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is from time t3 to time t3 after the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off is after the slot machine 1 is turned on. To time t4. The period during which the player setting switch 70 is lit is a period after time t4.

  Thereby, even when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 becomes longer than normal, it is possible to make it difficult for the player side setting switch 70 to be operated during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  As shown in the figure, the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t4 is longer than the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t3. Thus, according to the length of the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903, by controlling the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the input is permitted, Can be configured not to accept the operation of the player side setting switch 70. Thereby, the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned on according to the length of the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903, The setting switch 70 can be made difficult to operate. Thereby, it becomes difficult to perform the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  The relationship between the time t3 and the time t4 is any relationship as long as the period from the slot machine 1 power-on to the time t4 is longer than the period from the slot machine 1 power-on to the time t2. It may be. That is, any period may be used as long as the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is completed. Further, it may be a period for turning off the player side setting switch 70 until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903 is completed.

  In the above-described example, the movable units 901 to 903 are simultaneously operated during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable units 901 to 903. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable means 901 to 903 may be individually moved during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903. As a specific example, first, the movable unit 901 is moved from the movable position 921 to the initial position 911 after moving the movable unit 901 to the movable position 921. Subsequently, the movable unit 902 is moved to the movable position 922, and then the movable unit 902 is moved from the movable position 922 to the initial position 912. Subsequently, the movable unit 903 is operated to the movable position 923, and then the movable unit 903 is operated from the movable position 923 to the initial position 913. Note that the order of confirming the operation of the movable units 901 to 903 may be any order. Moreover, the timing of the operation confirmation of the plurality of movable units 901 to 903 may overlap. For example, confirmation of the operation of the movable unit 902 or the movable unit 903 may be started while the operation of the movable unit 901 is being confirmed.

  In addition, when the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 is performed individually, after the completion of the operation confirmation of the predetermined movable means 901 to 903, the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted and the player side setting It may be a period during which the switch 70 is lit. For example, of the movable means 901 to 903, when only the movable means 901 is troublesome to operate simultaneously with the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70, after the completion of the operation confirmation of the movable means 901, the player It is good also as a period which permits the input reception of the side setting switch 70, and the period which makes the player side setting switch 70 light.

  FIG. 9 shows the confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 when the period for allowing the player side setting switch 70 to accept input and the period for turning on the player side setting switch 70 after the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 is completed. An operation execution period, a period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited, a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off, a period during which input acceptance by the player side setting switch 70 is permitted, and a player side setting switch It is the figure which showed the period when 70 is lighted.

  In the example shown in the figure, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable unit 901 is a period from when the slot machine 1 is turned on until time t1. In addition, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable unit 902 is a period from time t1 to time t5. In addition, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable unit 903 is a period from time t5 to time t6.

  In addition, the period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off are from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until time t2. In addition, the period during which input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is lit are periods after time t2.

  As shown in the drawing, the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t2 is longer than the period from the time when the slot machine 1 is turned on until the time t1. As described above, by controlling the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is permitted, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901. Can be. As a result, the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901, and the troublesomeness during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned on, the player-side setting switch 70 is less likely to be operated during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901. it can. Thereby, it becomes difficult to perform the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 can be reduced.

  The relationship between the time t1 and the time t2 is any relationship as long as the period from the slot machine 1 power-on to the time t2 is longer than the period from the slot machine 1 power-on to the time t1. It may be. In other words, it may be a period in which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 ends. Further, it may be a period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable unit 901 ends.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, small roles with payout of medals, and the next game without the use of medals by the player. There is a re-player who is set with the number of bets that can be made. In the following, a small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  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. The special combination winning flag 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. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, 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 winning combination is permitted is determined before the display results of all the 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. A determination value table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A range of determination values (number of determination values) corresponding to each combination determined within a range of determination values from 0 to 65535 can be specified by a determination value table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning is permitted according to the acquired random number value and the range of determination values of each combination specified by the determination value table.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery. When the result 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.

[Reel stop control]
When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a small role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, control to align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role It is possible to win a special role only when priority is given and a small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

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

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control for stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the top, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player , You will always win the re-playing role together. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing role.

  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 a small role is prepared, a control for giving a medal corresponding to the arranged small role is performed, and when a replaying role is prepared, a control for giving a replay game (replaying) is performed. Do.

[Winner]
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the special combination of the winning combinations will be described. BB (Big Bonus) is provided as a special role.

  BB is when the combination of “white 7-bell replay”, “white 7-replay-white 7”, and “white 7-replay-cherry a” is complete in the winning line L1 in the normal gaming state. Winning is won and the gaming state shifts to BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out in the BB exceeds 360.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the small combination and the re-game combination in the winning combination will be described. For small roles, 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, A single bell 7B, a single bell 8, a single bell 9, a single 1, a single 2, a middle bell, a right-up bell, a lower bell, a middle cherry, and a lower cherry are included. On the other hand, the re-game player includes a middle stage replay and a right-up replay.

  1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, 1 bell 7B, 1 bell 8, and 1 bell 9 are also referred to as 1 bell, and 1 1 and 1 2 are also referred to as 1 sheet.

  Each of the single bells will not win the winning single bell unless the stop operation of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel is performed at an appropriate timing, but depending on the type of winning combination at the same time , Either role wins. When each one of the bells wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1, and one medal is paid out.

  Each winning combination wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  The middle bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  A bell that rises to the right wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the right-up bell wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. When the right-up bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  The lower bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the lower bell wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the lower row, that is, the invalid line LM2. When the lower bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  The middle cherries will not win if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing. When the middle cherries wins, one medal is paid out.

  The lower cherries will not win if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing. When the lower cherries win, the “cherry” symbol is drawn to the lower tier of the left reel. When the lower cherry wins, one medal is paid out.

  The middle replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle stage replay wins, a replay game is awarded.

  The right-up replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the right-up replay wins, the “replay-replay-replay” combination goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. When the right-up replay wins, a replay game is awarded.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a combination of lottery object combinations will be described. In this embodiment, an internal lottery is performed, and the number of determination values is set for each of the combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c stores a determination value table for a normal state, a determination value table for internal use, and a determination value table for BB, and the main control unit 41 responds to the type of gaming state being controlled. The determination value range is specified using the determination value table, and the internal lottery process is executed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously, and different winning combinations can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 12, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the number of determination values is shown in the horizontal column. ○ means that it will be a lottery target. FIG. 9 shows a combination of combinations read for each lottery target combination. “+” In the winning combination means that it is read out as a lottery target combination at the same time in the internal lottery.

  The numerical value shown below the circle is the number of determination values of a predetermined setting value (common in this embodiment regardless of the setting value). In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, 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 “3000” is set as the number of determination values is 3000/65536.

  In the internal lottery, the push order bell A1, push order bell A2, push order bell A3, push order bell B1, push order bell B2, push order bell B3, push order bell C1, push order bell C2, push order Bell C3, push order bell D1, push order bell D2, push order bell D3, weak cherry, strong cherry, normal bell, BB middle push order bell, normal replay, and BB are included. As shown in FIG. 13, each of these lottery object combinations is composed of a predetermined winning combination.

  In the push order bell A1 and push order bell A2, when the stop switch is operated in the middle and left and right steps, the winning combination (also called the middle bell, the right-up bell, or the leading role) wins the winning combination. Also called middle left bell.

  In the push order bell A3 and the push order bell B3, when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop, the winning combination (the lower bell, also referred to as the leading role) wins the middle bell. Also called.

  In the push order bell B1 and push order bell B2, the most paying out of the winning roles (also called the middle bell or main character) wins when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure. Also called bell.

  In the push order bell C1 and the push order bell C2, when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps, the winning combination (the middle bell, the rising right bell, or the leading role) of the winning combination wins. Therefore, it is also called right and left bell.

  Push order bell C3 and push order bell D3 receive the right bell because the winning combination (also referred to as the lower bell or main character) wins when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop. Also called.

  Push order bell D1 and push order bell D2 receive the winning combination (also called middle bell, right-up bell, or leading role) of the winning combination when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left sequence. It is also called the middle right bell.

  Push order bell A1, push order bell A2, push order bell A3, push order bell B1, push order bell B2, push order bell B3, push order bell C1, push order bell C2, push order bell C3, push order bell D1, push order bell D2, and push order bell D3 are also referred to as push order bells.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the normal state, all push order bells, weak cherries, strong cherries, normal bells, normal replays, and BBs are the subject of internal lottery. In the inside, all push order bells, weak cherries, strong cherries, normal bells, and normal replays are subject to internal lottery. In BB, the BB middle-pressing order bell becomes the target for internal lottery.

[Reel control corresponding to winning role]
Next, reel control corresponding to the winning combination will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning.

  In a game in which push order bell A1 or push order bell A2 is won, the main role is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle / left / right procedure (also called the correct answer procedure), and the procedure other than middle / left / right (incorrect answer) When the stop switch is operated in the “procedure”, a role other than the main role (also referred to as a secondary role) is won, or reel control is performed so that neither role is won.

  In a game in which push order bell A3 or push order bell B3 is won, the leading role is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop (also called the correct answer procedure), and the procedures other than the middle first stop ( Reel control is performed to win a secondary role when the stop switch is operated in an incorrect answer procedure).

  In a game in which push order bell B1 or push order bell B2 is elected, the leading role is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure (also called the correct answer procedure), and the procedure other than middle right / left (incorrect answer) When the stop switch is operated in step 2), a secondary role is won, or reel control is performed so that none of the roles is won.

  In a game in which the push order bell C1 or the push order bell C2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle right procedure (also called the correct procedure), the leading role is won and the procedure other than the middle right (incorrect answer) When the stop switch is operated in step 2), a secondary role is won, or reel control is performed so that none of the roles is won.

  In a game in which the push order bell C3 or the push order bell D3 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop (also referred to as a correct answer procedure), the leading role is won and a procedure other than the first right stop ( Reel control is performed to win a secondary role when the stop switch is operated in an incorrect answer procedure).

  In a game in which the push order bell D1 or the push order bell D2 is won, the leading role is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the right middle left procedure (also called the correct answer procedure), and the steps other than the right middle left ( When the stop switch is operated in the wrong answer procedure), a secondary role is won, or reel control is performed so that no winning is won.

  In this way, when one of the push order bells is won, when the reel is stopped with the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning combination, one of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell must win. While 8 medals can be obtained, one medal can be obtained or no medal can be obtained when the reel is stopped by an incorrect answer procedure. For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out changes depending on whether or not the reel is stopped by the correct procedure according to the type of winning combination.

  Even if you win one of the push order bells, if you do not know the type, you cannot intentionally select the correct procedure, and if you can stop the reel in the correct procedure, you will surely win 8 medals. Although it is possible, if the reel cannot be stopped by the correct answer procedure, even if a medal can be obtained, only one medal can be obtained and sometimes no medal can be obtained. However, in this embodiment, when the AT is controlled, the correct answer procedure is notified in the game in which the push order bell is won. Therefore, when controlled by the AT, in the game in which the push order bell is won, 8 medals exceeding the 3 used for the bet number can be obtained, so the payout rate becomes 1 or more.

  In a game where a weak cherry is elected, when the left reel is stopped at the timing at which “cherry” can be stopped in either the middle or lower tier by the first stop on the left, “cherry” is placed on the lower tier of the left reel. The reel control to stop is performed. On the other hand, in the game where the strong cherry is elected, when the left reel is stopped at the timing at which “cherry” can be stopped at both the middle and the lower by the first stop on the left, “cherry” Reel control to stop in the middle is performed. In the middle first stop or right first stop, when the left reel is stopped at a timing at which “cherry” can be stopped at both the middle stage and the lower stage at the time of winning both the weak cherry and the strong cherry, Reel control is performed so that “Cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel. For this reason, as a result of stopping the left reel at a timing at which “cherry” can be stopped both in the middle stage and in the lower stage by the first stop on the left, depending on whether or not “cherry” stops in the middle stage of the left reel, It is possible to make the player recognize whether the winning is a cherry or a weak cherry. Since both the weak cherry and the strong cherry are won at the same time with 2 per sheet, when the left reel is stopped at a timing other than the timing at which “cherry” can be stopped at either the middle stage or the lower stage, 2 is always won.

  In a game in which the normal bell is won, reel control is performed so that the middle bell always wins regardless of the stop switch operated in any stop order.

  In a game in which the BB mid-push order bell is won, reel control is performed to win any one of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell, regardless of which stop switch is operated. .

  In a game in which a normal replay is won, reel control is performed in which a middle stage replay or a right-up replay always wins regardless of which stop switch is operated in any stop order.

  In a game in which BB is won, reel control for winning BB is performed only when the left reel is stopped at the timing of deriving “White 7” on the winning line L1. In other words, as long as the left reel is not stopped at the timing of deriving “White 7” on the winning line L1, no winning is made to the BB, and the winning flag of the BB is carried over after the next game.

  As described above, the push order bell, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the BB display results in which the player's advantage (profit) varies depending on the stop switch operation (stop order or stop timing) in the winning game. Is derived. For example, when winning the push order bell, if the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the leading role wins and 8 medals can be obtained, but if the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer sequence, the secondary role wins. Or miss the prize. In addition, when winning a weak cherry or strong cherry, if the stop switch is operated at the stop timing at which “cherry” is displayed on the left reel, the lower and middle cherries will win, but at other stop timings the stop switch If is operated, the winnings of the lower cherries and the middle cherries are missed, and it is not possible to recognize whether or not the cherries are won. Furthermore, when BB is won, BB is won when the stop switch is operated at a stop timing at which “white 7” is displayed on the left reel, but when the stop switch is operated at other stop timings, The winning state cannot be missed and the gaming state cannot be shifted to BB.

  On the other hand, the normal bell, the BB middle pressing order bell, and the normal replay do not derive display results in which the player's advantage differs depending on the operation of the stop switch (stop order or stop timing) in the winning game. . In other words, the normal bell, the BB middle pressing order bell, and the normal replay result in a display result in which the player's advantage is the same regardless of the operation of the stop switch (stop order or stop timing) in the winning game. . For example, when the normal bell is won, the middle bell always wins regardless of the operation of the stop switch, and when the normal replay is won, the middle replay or right-up replay is always won regardless of the operation of the stop switch.

  In addition, as described above, the lottery target role from which a display result with different player's advantage is derived according to the operation of the stop switch (stop order or stop timing) is also referred to as a pushing role. A lottery target role from which a display result with the same player advantage regardless of the order or stop timing is derived is also referred to as an unnecessary role.

[AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery to determine whether or not to provide navigation stock, which is the right to control the AT when any of the lottery conditions 1 to 6 is satisfied. 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 the number of navigation stock is newly acquired, the number of navigation stock acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stock remaining.

  The AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table and the lottery conditions for the AT lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the lottery condition 1 is based on the condition that a weak cherry is won. The lottery condition 2 is based on the condition that a strong cherry is won. The lottery condition 3 is on condition that BB is won. The lottery condition 4 is based on the condition that a push order bell is won. The lottery condition 5 is on condition that the push order replay is won. The lottery condition 6 is based on the condition that the normal bell is won. That is, the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are conditions that are satisfied when the winning combination is won, and the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are conditions that are satisfied when the winning unnecessary combination is won.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to provide navigation stock with different winning probabilities according to the established lottery conditions based on the AT lottery table, and the navigation stock in the case of granting Determine the number.

[Expected production]
With reference to FIG. 16, the expected effect executed by the main control unit 41 after the AT lottery is performed will be described. The expected performance suggests to the player whether or not the navigation stock will be granted, and then informs the player whether or not the navigation stock will be granted, thereby winning the AT in the AT lottery, In other words, it is an effect that makes the player expect the grant of navigation stock.

  After executing the AT lottery (immediately after execution or during a predetermined period after execution), the main control unit 41 executes the expected effect lottery to determine the type of expected effect. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the AT lottery result and the expected effect lottery result to the sub-control unit 91. Based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes the expected effect in accordance with the expected effect (particularly, lighting control and freeze control of the panel switch 150) executed by the main control unit 41. .

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the expected effect lottery table and the expected effect. As shown in FIG. 16C, in the present embodiment, an operation effect A, an operation effect B, an operation effect C, a freeze effect A, and a freeze effect B are provided as expected effects.

  The operation effect A is executed at the time of starting the game in which the lottery condition for AT lottery is satisfied, that is, during the rotation of all reels. When the operation effect A is executed, the panel switch 150 is turned on while all the reels are rotating, and a character image such as “strike the panel switch continuously” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player is prompted to repeatedly hit the panel switch 150. If the player repeatedly hits the panel switch 150 during the operation acceptance period, a character image such as “acquire navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 if the navigation stock is provided, and if the navigation stock is not provided, the liquid crystal is displayed. A character image such as “sorry” is displayed on the display 51. Thereby, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. On the other hand, if the player does not repeatedly hit the panel switch 150 during the valid period for accepting the operation, or if the successive hit is not effectively accepted, the operation effect A is canceled and it is not notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. In the case where the operation effect A is canceled, if the navigation stock is provided, it is notified when controlled by the AT, and if the navigation stock is not provided, no notification is given.

  The operation effect B is executed after all reels of the game for which the lottery condition for AT lottery is satisfied, for example, immediately after the third stop. When the operation effect B is executed, the panel switch 150 is turned on after all reels are stopped, and a character image such as “put the panel switch continuously” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player is prompted to repeatedly hit the panel switch 150. If the player repeatedly hits the panel switch 150 during the operation acceptance period, a character image such as “acquire navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 if the navigation stock is provided, and if the navigation stock is not provided, the liquid crystal is displayed. A character image such as “sorry” is displayed on the display 51. Thereby, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. On the other hand, if the player does not repeatedly hit the panel switch 150 during the valid period for accepting the operation, or if the successive hit is not accepted effectively, the operation effect B is canceled and it is not notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. When the operation effect B is cancelled, if the navigation stock is given, it is notified when controlled by the AT, and if the navigation stock is not given, no notification is given.

  Here, the panel switch 150 can be struck continuously by continuing to be pressed for a predetermined time. However, if the panel switch 150 is not pressed after the panel switch 150 is lit, the struck is not effectively received. Therefore, the player presses the panel switch 150 after the panel switch 150 is reliably turned on by the operation effects A and B in order to know whether or not the navigation stock is given. Thus, the player can appropriately operate the panel switch 150 by the operation effects A and B.

  The operation effect C is executed at the start operation of the fifth game, that is, during the rotation of all reels of the fifth game, counting from the game where the lottery conditions for the AT lottery are satisfied. When the operation effect C is executed, the panel switch 150 is turned on while all the reels are rotating, and a character image such as “operate the panel switch once” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player is prompted to operate the panel switch 150 once. If the player operates the panel switch 150 once during the operation acceptance period, a character image such as “acquire navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 if the navigation stock is provided, and the navigation stock must be provided. For example, a character image such as “sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the panel switch 150 during the validity period of the operation reception, the operation effect C is canceled and it is not notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. When the operation effect C is cancelled, if the navigation stock is given, it is notified when controlled by the AT, and if the navigation stock is not given, no notification is given. The operation effect C is canceled with a probability of 50% when the winning combination is won in the internal lottery of the fifth game, or the execution timing after all reels of the fifth game are stopped with a probability of 50%. Be changed.

  Freeze effect A is executed at the time of a game start operation in which a lottery condition for AT lottery is satisfied. When the freeze effect A is executed, the progress of the game is controlled to a freeze that is delayed over a predetermined delay period, and a pseudo game is performed during the freeze. Unlike the main game in which a prize can be generated according to the combination of stop symbols, the pseudo game is similar to the main game in which the reel rotates during the freeze and the reels are temporarily stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Game. However, in the pseudo game, no winning is generated according to the combination of stop symbols. In the freeze effect A, if the navigation stock is given, seven symbol combinations are derived in the pseudo game, and a character image such as “acquire navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the game, a symbol combination other than 7 is derived and a character image such as “sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. Further, the panel switch 150 is lit during the pseudo game. When the panel switch 150 is repeatedly hit and accepted effectively, the freeze control is canceled and the player is immediately notified whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  Freeze effect B is executed at the time of start operation of the game in which the lottery conditions for AT lottery are satisfied. When freeze effect B is executed, it is controlled to freeze. During the freeze, the reel rotates and the panel switch 150 lights up at a specific timing. When the panel switch 150 is operated once, the reels are temporarily stopped and a specific symbol combination is stopped. If navigator stock is given, seven different symbol combinations are derived and a character image such as “acquired navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If no navigator stock is given, symbol combinations other than the seven uniform symbols are displayed. And a character image such as “Sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  As described above, the panel switch 150 is used to cancel the effect in the freeze effect A, whereas in the freeze effect B, the panel switch 150 is used for the effect operation for notifying whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the main control unit 41 has different winning probabilities based on whether or not the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery and the established lottery conditions based on the expected lottery table. Whether or not to execute the expected effect and the type of the expected effect when executing it are determined.

  Here, in a game that is won for the winning role, the player concentrates on stopping the reels in order to derive a highly advantageous display result, but the operation is still performed when all the reels are still rotating. If the effect is executed, the operation effect is distracted and the concentration on the reel stop operation is lost. In this way, if you lose your concentration, even if you win the push order bell, you will not be able to follow the navigation effect and you will miss the main prize, or even if you win the cherry, the “cherry” will be on the left reel There is a possibility that the stop switch cannot be operated at the displayed stop timing, or even if the BB is won, the BB winning may be missed. In this way, there is a possibility that the player's advantage may be affected by the execution of the operation effect.

  Furthermore, when a winning order bell is won among the winning combinations, an operation procedure for winning the leading role is notified by a navigation effect. For example, in the navigation effect of the game won for the middle left bell, a navigation image such as “213” or a navigation image such as “Middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while all reels are rotating before the stop switch is operated. If an operation effect is executed during rotation of all reels, which is the timing at which such a navigation image is displayed, a character image such as “Strongly hit the panel switch” and a navigation image of “213” or “middle!” And the navigation image is difficult to see. In this embodiment, the navigation image is displayed in the game won in the push order bell, but the navigation image is displayed in other games such as weak cherry, strong cherry, and BB. Even in this case, the above problem can occur. For example, in the game won for BB, if an operation effect is executed at the same timing as when a navigation image such as “Aim for 7!” Is displayed during rotation of all reels, a character such as “Strongly hit the panel switch” will be displayed. The image overlaps with the navigation image of “Aim at 7!”, Resulting in inconvenience such as difficulty in seeing the navigation image.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is given, the winning combination is won more than when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 that are established when the winning combination is won are established. The operation effect is executed with a higher probability when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 that are sometimes satisfied are satisfied.

  For example, the operation effect A and the operation effect B executed in the game in which the lottery condition for the AT lottery is satisfied has a 40% probability when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are satisfied (for example, in the case of the lottery condition 1, the operation effect A is One operation effect is executed at 10% with a probability of 30% operation effect B), whereas 70% probability (for example, operation in the case of lottery condition 5) when lottery conditions 5 and 6 are satisfied. Any operation effect is executed at a probability that the effect A is 60% and the operation effect B is 10%. Thereby, the operation effect can be suitably executed, it is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being affected, and it is possible to prevent the character image and the navigation image in the operation effect from overlapping. it can.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is given, the winning combination is won more than when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 that are established when the winning combination is won are established. When the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are satisfied, the operation effect is executed before the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, that is, during the rotation of all reels. . On the other hand, it is higher when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 established when the winning combination is won than when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 established when the unnecessary combination is won. The operation effect is executed with a probability after all reels are stopped.

  For example, when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are satisfied, the operation effect A performed during rotation of all reels is executed only with a probability of 0% or 10%, whereas when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are satisfied, 60% or Operation effect A is executed with a probability of 70%. Thereby, the operation effect can be suitably executed, it is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being affected, and it is possible to prevent the character image and the navigation image in the operation effect from overlapping. it can. Further, for example, when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are satisfied, the operation effect B performed after stopping all reels is executed with a probability of 30% or 40%, whereas when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are satisfied, 0% Alternatively, the operation effect B is executed only with a probability of 10%. Thereby, the operation effect can be suitably executed, it is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being affected, and it is possible to prevent the character image and the navigation image in the operation effect from overlapping. it can.

  In addition, since the operation direction of the panel switch 150 is the same as the operation direction of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, when the panel switch 150 is operated by an operation effect, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R may be arbitrarily operated in an operation mode not intended by the player. However, as described above, a game won for a winning combination that affects the player's advantage by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has a lower probability than a game won for a winning unnecessary combination. Only the operation effect is executed, and in addition, in the game won for the winning combination, the operation effect is executed during the rotation of all reels with a lower probability than the game won for the unnecessary combination. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being affected by suitably executing the operation effect.

  The operation effect C is determined in advance during rotation of all reels in the fifth game, counting from the game in which the lottery conditions for the AT lottery are satisfied. When winning, it is canceled with a probability of 50%, or the execution timing is changed after stopping all reels of the fifth game with a probability of 50%. Thus, even if the game scheduled to execute the operation effect C is determined, the operation effect C is suitably executed depending on whether the result of the internal lottery is a winning combination or an unnecessary pressing combination. It is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being affected, and it is possible to prevent the character image and the navigation image from overlapping in the operation effect.

[Initialization]
An example of an initialization process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (S110). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is switched to the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is ON.

  When determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S110), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S111). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the front door 1b closes the front side where the housing 1a is opened. When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S111), the initialization process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S111), the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change state with respect to the sub control unit 91. A setting command that can specify to be transmitted is transmitted (S112). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to a setting change state (S113).

  In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S114), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S115). . Thereafter, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated by the store clerk (S116). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S116), the main control unit 41 updates the display value by 1 (S117), and displays the updated display value in the set value display 24. It is displayed (S115).

  On the other hand, when determining that the reset / setting switch 38 has not been operated within a predetermined period (N in S116), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S118). When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S118), the process returns to S116.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S118), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been turned off (S119). When the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 is not in the OFF state, that is, remains in the ON state (N in S119), the main control unit 41 returns to the processing of S116.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 has been turned off (Y in S119), the main control unit 41 executes an initialization process to initialize the RAM 41c (S120). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 converts the display value displayed on the set value display 24 into a set value and stores it in the RAM 41c (S121).

  Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command that can specify the end of the setting change state to the sub-control unit 91 (S122). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets a timer for 60 seconds in order to measure the time until a standby command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (S123). Note that the standby command is a command indicating transition to a standby state waiting for a player. The sub-control unit 91 shifts to a standby state on the condition that a standby command is received, and starts a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) described later. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state (S124) and ends the initialization process.

  In this way, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, when the store clerk operates the setting key switch 37 that cannot be operated by a person other than the store clerk, the payout rate setting that greatly affects the advantage regarding the game is set. can do. That is, the payout rate can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and the setting key switch 37 is operated.

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

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated by such an illegal act, setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed, so the setting of the payout rate is prohibited. Can be prevented from being performed illegally.

  When determining in S110 that the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, that is, in the OFF state (N in S110), the main control unit determines whether or not the reset switch 23 is in the ON state (S125). . When determining that the reset switch 23 is not in the ON state, that is, remains in the OFF state (N in S125), the main control unit 41 determines whether the RAM 41c is normal (S126). On the other hand, when the main control unit determines that the reset switch 23 has been turned on (Y in S125), the main control unit proceeds to S127.

  When the main control unit determines in S126 that the RAM 41c is normal (Y in S126), the main control unit ends the initialization process. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the RAM 41c is not normal, that is, abnormal (N in S126), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S127.

  In S127, the main control unit executes an initialization process to initialize the RAM 41c (S127). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits an initialization command indicating that initialization has been performed to the sub-control unit 91 (S128), and measures the time until a standby command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The timer is set for 60 seconds (S129). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the initialization process.

[Notification processing]
The notification process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The notification process is performed when the setting is changed in the initialization process (it can be said that the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the setting change), or when the RAM 41c is initialized by the operation of the reset switch 23 or the RAM abnormality. This is a process for informing the effect. In the present embodiment, the notification that the setting has been changed includes a setting change lamp notification using the effect effect LED 52 and a setting change voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54. The notification that the initialization process has been performed includes an initialization lamp notification using the effect LED 52 and an initialization voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54. The setting change lamp notification and the initialization lamp notification are also simply referred to as “lamp notification”, and the setting change voice notification and the initialization voice notification are also simply referred to as “voice notification”.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a setting command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S220). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the setting command has been received (Y in S220), the setting change lamp notification that notifies that the setting has been changed by lighting the effect effect LED 52 in a predetermined color (for example, red). Is started (S221). Next, the sub-control unit 91 starts setting change sound notification for notifying that the setting has been changed by repeatedly outputting warning sounds (for example, “setting change” sound) from the speakers 53 and 54 at predetermined intervals. In order to measure the time until the timer is set, a timer is set for 30 seconds (S222). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  When it is determined in S220 that the setting command has not been received (N in S220), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S223). When determining that the initialization command has been received (Y in S223), the sub-control unit 91 notifies that the initialization process has been performed by lighting the effect effect LED 52 in a predetermined color (for example, yellow). The initialization lamp notification is started (S224). Next, the sub control unit 91 repeatedly outputs a warning sound (for example, “initializing” sound) from the speakers 53 and 54 at predetermined intervals to notify that the initialization process has been performed. In order to measure the time until the start of notification, a timer is set for 30 seconds (S225). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  When it is determined in S223 that the initialization command has not been received (N in S223), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is time to start the setting change audio notification based on the timer set in S222. (S225). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is time to start the setting change voice notification (Y in S225), the sub control unit 91 starts the setting change voice notification (S227). Thereby, when the setting is changed, the setting change voice notification is started 30 seconds after the setting change lamp notification is started. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in S225 that it is not time to start the setting change voice notification (N in S225), whether or not it is time to start initialization voice notification based on the timer set in S225 Is determined (S228). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is time to start the initialization voice notification (Y in S228), the sub-control unit 91 starts the initialization voice notification (S229). Thereby, when the initialization process is performed, the initialization voice notification starts 30 seconds after the initialization lamp notification is started. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  If the sub control unit 91 determines in S228 that it is not time to start the initialization voice notification (N in S228), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a standby command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S230). . When it is determined that the standby command has been received (Y in S223), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the setting change is being reported (S231).

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the setting change is being notified (Y in S231), the setting control lamp notification and the setting change voice notification that are being executed are terminated (S232), and the process proceeds to a standby state. Then, the demonstration effect control for starting the demonstration effect is executed (S233). Thus, after the setting change lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds, and after the setting change sound notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds, it is terminated at the timing when the standby state is controlled.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is not informing that the setting has been changed (N in S231), it determines whether or not it is informing that the initialization process has been performed (S234). . When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the initialization process has been performed (Y in S234), the sub-control unit 91 ends the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification that are being executed (S235), and is in a standby state. Then, the demonstration effect control for starting the demonstration effect is executed (S233). As a result, the initialization lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds, and the initialization voice notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds, and then ends at the timing when the standby state is controlled.

  The sub-control unit 91 ends the notification process when it is determined in S234 that the initialization process has been performed (N in S234) and after S233.

  As described above, when a setting change (including an initialization process associated with a setting change) is performed, the start timing differs between the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives a setting command from the main control unit 41, the setting change lamp notification is started first, and then 30 seconds have elapsed. Setting change audio notification starts. For this reason, even if the notification time of the setting change lamp notification is not sufficiently ensured, if the setting change voice notification started late is continued, a sufficient notification time can be ensured. Thereby, while using several alerting | reporting means, such as presentation effect LED52 and the speakers 53 and 54, alerting | reporting time can be ensured suitably without waste.

  When the setting is changed, the notification duration time differs between the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the setting change lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds, whereas the setting change sound notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds. Therefore, a sufficient notification time can be secured by the setting change lamp notification without sufficiently securing the notification time of the setting change voice notification. Thereby, while using several alerting | reporting means, such as presentation effect LED52 and the speakers 53 and 54, alerting | reporting time can be ensured suitably without waste.

  Furthermore, the setting change sound notification by the speakers 53 and 54 is notified in a shorter time than the setting change lamp notification by the effect effect LED which is a means other than the speakers 53 and 54. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the voice of the setting change voice notification from being heard for a long time to the people around the slot machine 1 that is not the target of notifying that the setting has been changed. It is possible to prevent surrounding people from feeling annoying. On the other hand, the setting change lamp notification by means other than the speakers 53 and 54, for example, the effect effect LED 52 as in the present embodiment, is unlikely to be noticed by a person other than the notification target, such as voice output. It is possible to notify only the person to be notified for a longer time than the change sound notification.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification are ended at the timing when the demonstration effect is executed under the control of the standby state. That is, after receiving the setting command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 performs a demonstration effect by controlling the standby state when 60 seconds have elapsed. It should be noted that the game is possible for 60 seconds until the standby state is controlled. Only during the 60 seconds, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification are performed. Even when the game is started (betting number setting or start operation) during the 60 seconds until the standby state is controlled, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change sound notification are continued. Then, when the demonstration effect starts, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change sound notification are terminated, and switched to the lamp notification and the sound notification for the demonstration effect. For this reason, it is possible to easily understand the end timing of notification that the setting has been changed.

  When the initialization process (initialization process other than the initialization process associated with the setting change) is performed, the start timing differs between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an initialization command from the main control unit 41, the initialization lamp notification is first started, and then 30 seconds have elapsed. Initialization voice notification starts. For this reason, even if the notification time of the initialization lamp notification is not sufficiently secured, a sufficient notification time can be ensured as long as the initialization voice notification started late is continued. Thereby, while using several alerting | reporting means, such as presentation effect LED52 and the speakers 53 and 54, alerting | reporting time can be ensured suitably without waste.

  Further, when the initialization process is performed, the duration of notification differs between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, the initialization lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds, whereas the initialization voice notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds. For this reason, it is possible to ensure a sufficient notification time by the initialization lamp notification without sufficiently ensuring the notification time of the initialization voice notification. Thereby, while using several alerting | reporting means, such as presentation effect LED52 and the speakers 53 and 54, alerting | reporting time can be ensured suitably without waste.

  Further, the initialization sound notification by the speakers 53 and 54 is notified in a shorter time than the initialization lamp notification by the effect effect LED which is a means other than the speakers 53 and 54. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the voice of the initialization voice notification from being heard for a long time to the people around the slot machine 1 that are not the target of notification that the initialization process has been performed. It is possible to prevent a person around the machine 1 from feeling annoying. On the other hand, the initialization lamp notification by means other than the speakers 53 and 54, for example, the effect effect LED 52 as in the present embodiment, is unlikely to be noticed by a person other than the notification target as in the case of voice output. It is possible to notify only to the person to be notified for a longer time than the generalized sound notification.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization sound notification are ended at the timing when the demonstration effect is executed under the control of the standby state. That is, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification are performed only for 60 seconds until the standby state is controlled. Even when the game is started (betting number setting or start operation) during the 60 seconds until the standby state is controlled, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification are continued. Then, when the demonstration effect starts, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization sound notification are finished, and the demonstration effect lamp notification and the sound notification are switched. For this reason, it is possible to easily understand the end timing of notification that the initialization process has been performed.

  The above-described initialization process of FIG. 17 is basically performed in a situation where no player is present, such as before the opening of a game store. For example, setting changes and initialization processing may be performed by the store clerk before the opening of the amusement store. In this case, the demonstration effect was executed by opening the amusement store with the demonstration effect being executed. The player is allowed to play in the state. For this reason, even if a notification that the setting has been changed or a notification that the initialization process has been performed has been made, it is not possible to make the player feel distrustful by ending before the demonstration effect is executed. Absent. On the other hand, during the period until the demonstration effect is executed, the setting change or initialization process is correctly performed for the store clerk by continuing to notify that the setting has been changed or that the initialization process has been performed. It can be confirmed that it was done.

[Initial operation processing]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the initial operation process is performed by the sub-control unit 91 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the operation of the movable units 901 to 903 is confirmed. The initial operation process is temporarily performed in parallel with the setting change notification and the initialization notification.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 starts an initial setting process. The initial setting process is a process executed by the main control unit 41 when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and includes an initialization process shown in FIG. In the initialization processing, processing such as whether the power supply voltage is normal, whether the RAM 41c is normal, and whether an operation for shifting to the setting change state is performed is performed. In the initial setting process, the main control unit 41 transmits a return command to the sub-control unit 91 when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and the setting returns without changing to the setting change state. It has become.

  When the main control unit 41 transmits a return command to the sub-control unit 91, the main control unit 41 shifts to a main process and executes control related to a normal game. On the other hand, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-control unit 91 starts initial control before the main control unit 41 is activated, and indicates that initial control is being performed. The startup process is executed while the screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the process waits until a predetermined command is received. Then, by receiving a return command as a predetermined command, an initial operation is started to confirm the operation of the movable units 901 to 903.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the initial operation process of the movable means 901 to 903 when receiving the return command transmitted when the main control unit 41 shifts to the main process. To do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 starts the setting change process in the initial setting process. The setting change state is entered, and a setting command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Thereafter, as described above, the set value is selected by operating the reset / setting switch 38, the setting is confirmed by operating the start switch 7, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting change state. Then, the process shifts to the main process and the game can be advanced.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sets the operation with the effects of the movable units 901 to 903 to be disapproved in the activation process, and receives a setting command after the activation process, thereby indicating that the setting is being changed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the setting has been changed. After that, the sub-control unit 91 receives the setting end command, and thereafter continues the setting change notification until the standby command is received, and starts the initial operation process to perform the initial operation of the movable units 901 to 903. This is executed, and the permission or non-permission of the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the subsequent effects is set according to the result of the initial operation process.

  In this way, when the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state, that is, when the main control unit 41 is activated in a state where the main control unit 41 is executing special control that cannot advance the game, The initial operation processing of the movable means 901 to 903 is not executed, the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is limited, and the initial operation processing is executed after the setting change state is completed. Perform initial operation.

  Further, after the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state, the sub control unit 91 continues the setting change notification until a standby command is received, and starts the initial operation process of the movable units 901 to 903. The setting change notification and the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 are performed in parallel.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment includes the movable units 901 to 903, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the movable units 901 to 903 operate normally. It is possible to execute an initial operation process for initial operation to determine whether or not.

  Here, in such a configuration, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-control unit 91 is uniformly irrespective of whether or not the game can be progressed on the main control unit 41 side. When the initial movement process of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed, for example, when the game cannot be progressed, such as when the state is changed to the setting change state of the main control unit 41, the movable means 901 to 903 Although it is not necessary to perform the initial operation, even in such a case, unnecessary control for performing the initial operation of the movable units 901 to 903 is executed in the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the main process that allows the game to proceed on the main control unit 41 side when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In the state (normal state), the initial operation process is executed, and the main control unit 41 is executing a special control incapable of progressing the game (special state, in the present embodiment, In the case of the setting change state), the initial operation process is not executed. Therefore, when the main control unit 41 is in the special state when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, unnecessary initial processing is performed. It is not necessary to control the operation process.

  In the present embodiment, the state in which the main process that allows the progress of the game on the main control unit 41 side is being controlled (normal state) is the state in which the main process is being controlled, A state in which special control that does not allow progress of the game is being executed (special state) is a state in which setting change processing is being executed. Control states other than setting change processing, for example, error processing due to RAM abnormality, a setting confirmation state in which the set value is confirmed on the main control unit 41 side and the game cannot be progressed, and reels 2L, 2C, 2R It may be a reel rotation error state where the game cannot progress due to an abnormality in the rotation of the game, or an error state where the abnormality cannot be progressed due to other abnormalities. The Like the embodiment, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 when the progress non state of the game, it is not necessary to perform control of unwanted initial operation process.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is in a state where the main process that allows the game to proceed is controlled on the main control unit 41 side when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In the case of (normal state), the initial operation process of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed, and in the state (special state) where the main control unit 41 is executing special control incapable of progressing the game The initial operation process is not executed, and then the initial control process is executed when the main control unit 41 shifts from the special state to the normal state. If the main control unit 41 is in a special state when the supply is started, the initial state even if the main control unit 41 shifts to the normal state before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped thereafter. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to execute the initial operation process only when the main control unit 41 returns to the normal state when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. May be.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment is in a state where the main control unit 41 is executing a special control in which the game cannot be performed when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In this case, when the special state release condition (in the present embodiment, the setting key switch 37 is turned off in the setting change state) is established, the movable means 901 to 901 move to the normal state. By performing the initial operation of 903, the state moves to the normal state, and the movable means 901 to 903 can be operated in the subsequent production, and whether or not the movable means 901 to 903 normally operate by the initial operation. When the determination becomes necessary, the initial operation control can be executed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment satisfies the condition for releasing the special state of the main control unit 41 (in this embodiment, the setting key switch 37 is turned off in the setting change state). After the transition to the normal state, the main control unit 41 is performing setting change notification for notifying over a predetermined period that the main control unit 41 has been controlled to the special state from the transition to the normal state. When power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, if the main control unit 41 is controlled to the special state, the setting change notification is made when the special state release condition is satisfied and the normal state is entered. The initial operation processing of the movable units 901 to 903 is executed in parallel with the setting change notification and the setting change notification after the transition to the normal state and the initial operation processing are executed in parallel. And it shortens the time required for the initial operation process, a rapidly startable game.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit a command capable of specifying the control status in the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, while the sub control unit 91 is configured to The main control unit 41 determines that the RAM 41c is normal in the initial setting process when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. Thus, when the process shifts to the main process in the normal state, a return command indicating that the process has returned to the main process is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. After the power supply is started, when the return command is received, the initial operation process of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is performed. If a return command is not received even if started, that is, if it cannot be confirmed that the main control unit 41 has shifted to the normal state, the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 can be limited on the sub control unit 91 side. .

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit a command capable of specifying the control status in the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, while the sub control unit 91 is configured to The main control unit 41 is in a special state in which power supply to the slot machine 1 is started when the setting key switch 37 is ON. When controlling to the change state, a setting command indicating that the control of the setting change state is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the setting key switch 37 is in a state where the setting change state is being controlled. When the setting change state ends and the process shifts to the main process by being turned off, that is, when the special condition release condition is satisfied and the process shifts to the main process that is in the normal state. While a setting end command indicating that the setting change state has been ended is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 starts supplying power to the slot machine 1, and the setting command Is received, and when the setting end command is received, the initial operation processing of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is performed. If the setting end command is not received even if started, that is, if it is not possible to confirm that the main control unit 41 has shifted to the normal state, the initial operation of the movable units 901 to 903 may be limited on the sub control unit 91 side. it can.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment receives a return command after power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, or before receiving both commands in the order of a setting command and a setting end command. When a command other than these commands is received, that is, when a predetermined command transmitted by the main control unit 41 when the power is turned on cannot be normally received, the presentation is not executed thereafter. 1 when the main control unit 41 does not receive a predetermined command transmitted when the power is turned on even when the power supply to 1 is started, that is, when the main control unit 41 cannot confirm that the main control unit 41 has shifted to the normal state. The execution of the production can be restricted on the side.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can normally receive the return command when receiving a command other than the return command before receiving the return command after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. If not, the production is not executed after that. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the predetermined command is not received, that is, the main control unit 41 has shifted to the normal state. Can not be confirmed, the execution of effects can be restricted on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured not to execute the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the setting change state, which is a special state in which the game cannot proceed, and changes the setting in the setting change state. It is possible to execute a setting change notification for displaying a display indicating the state of change on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the setting is changed, and the movable unit 901 displays the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the initial operation. Since the operation is performed at a position overlapping with 51a and the initial operation is not performed in the special state, visual recognition of the display indicating the setting change state displayed in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is hindered. There is nothing.

[Store side effect setting processing]
With reference to FIG. 21, the store-side effect setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The store side effect setting process is a process executed when the store clerk changes a setting that is a reference of the effect mode during the game. By executing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk sets a reference volume level for the effect (first sound level step) and a reference light amount reference value for the effect (first light amount step). can do. Furthermore, by executing the store side effect setting process, the store clerk can set a normal mode that is in a non-power saving state or a power saving mode that is in a power saving state.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the channel of the store side setting switch 60 has been switched (S130). When determining that the channel of the store side setting switch 60 has been switched (Y in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S131). When determining that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S131), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S131), the main control unit 41 sets the reference volume and volume of light in the effect. Then, the first volume level and the first light intensity level corresponding to the channel setting after switching are set (S132). Note that the first volume level and the first light level set at this time are not immediately reflected in the volume and light level of the effect, and the setting screen is displayed when the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player thereafter. Reflected when displayed. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the store-side effect setting process.

  In this way, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, when the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60 that cannot be operated by a person other than the store clerk, it becomes a reference for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game. The size can be set. That is, it is possible to set the reference volume and light quantity on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and the store setting switch 60 is operated.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the store side setting switch 60 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door. There is a possibility that the same situation as that when the store side setting switch 60 is operated using a special machine by opening the gap 1b with a tool may be created.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the store-side setting switch 60 is operated by such an illegal act, when the front door 1b is closed, the reference setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited. In addition, it is possible to prevent the reference setting of the light amount from being illegally performed, and it is possible to prevent the reference setting of the sound volume and the light amount from being performed without the contents intended by the store clerk.

  When determining that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has not been switched (N in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the stop switches have been pressed at the same time (S133). When the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches have not been pressed at the same time (N in S133), the store-side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches are simultaneously long pressed (Y in S133), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S134). When determining that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S134), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S134), the main control unit 41 shifts to the mode selection state with respect to the sub control unit 91. A mode selection start command that can specify that to be performed is transmitted (S135).

  In the mode selection state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected by the store clerk (S136). When the main control unit 41 determines that any mode is selected within a predetermined period (Y in S136), the main control unit 41 sets the selected mode (S137). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a mode specifying command capable of specifying the selected mode to the sub control unit 91 (S138). Thereby, the sub-control part 91 controls various rendering means according to the selected mode. For example, when the power saving mode is set, control is performed such that the number of LEDs used for production is reduced or the light quantity of the LEDs is reduced as compared with the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when determining that no mode has been selected within a predetermined period (N in S136) or after transmitting the mode specifying command, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an end operation has been performed (S139). ). This end operation is performed by holding down the start switch 7 for a long time. When it is determined that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S139), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S136.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been pressed for a long time within a predetermined period (Y in S139), the mode selection end capable of specifying the sub control unit 91 to end the mode selection state is completed. A command is transmitted (S140), and the shop side effect setting process is terminated.

  In this way, the power-saving mode can be set by pressing and holding all the stop switches simultaneously at the same time. That is, the power saving mode can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and all the stop switches are simultaneously pressed for a long time.

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

  However, in the present embodiment, even if all the stop switches are pressed and held simultaneously, the setting of the power saving mode is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. It is possible to prevent the setting from being performed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, a setting screen for adjusting the volume and light amount is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The

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

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

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

  Further, on the setting screen, a battle effect screen of the teammate character and the enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen that is actually used during the game, is displayed in the character effect area 52c. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the amount of light using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player raises the second volume level, the voice of the teammate character's voice (in the example of FIG. 11, the voice of “Did you come!”) Increases, and the player can lower the second volume level. As a result, the sound volume of the ally character is reduced. Also, if the player increases the second light intensity step, the light amount on the battle effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and if the player decreases the second light amount step, the light amount on the battle effect screen decreases and darkens.

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

[Relationship between store setting switch status, volume and light intensity]
With reference to FIG. 23, the relationship between the state (that is, the set channel) of the store side setting switch 60, the volume, and the light amount will be described.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 stages “0” to “F”. In other words, the volume and light intensity levels set by the store clerk (corresponding to the first volume level and the first light intensity level) are divided into 16 levels. Furthermore, the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is associated with a number that is first highlighted (also referred to as initial display) when the setting screen is displayed.

  For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the initial volume display is “2” and the initial light intensity display is “30%”. When the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is switched to “9”, the initial display of the volume is “14” and the initial display of the light amount is “100%”. The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by checking the initial display screen (highlighted numbers).

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light quantity level is prohibited, and the setting screen is not displayed. For this reason, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the initial display is not associated.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is associated with an actual volume range. Note that the number in parentheses in the actual volume range column in FIG. 23 is a volume display corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the volume setting area 52a in FIG. Note that the volume increases as the value of the actual volume range increases.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the actual volume is set within the range of “2” to “14”, and the volume at that time is further set. The display is “2” to “14”. When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the actual volume is set within the range of “10” to “22”, and the volume display at that time is displayed. “2” to “14”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”,・ ・ When “14” is increased, the actual volume is also increased to “2”, “3”, “4”. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”, As the sound level increases to “14”, the actual sound volume increases to “10”, “11”, “12”.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to “A”, the actual volume is fixed to “2”, and when set to “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “4”. When “C” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “7”, when “D” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “10”, and when “E” is set, the actual volume is Is fixed at “15”, and when “F” is set, the actual volume is fixed at “22”.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is associated with an actual light amount range. The actual light amount range matches the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount step set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the light amount setting area 52b in FIG. The larger the actual light quantity range value, the larger the light quantity.

  For example, when the channel of the store setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the actual light quantity is set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. The light quantity display at that time is “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. When the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the actual light quantity is set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” The light quantity display at that time is “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the second light quantity level is set to “30%”, “65%”, and “ When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%” accordingly. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light intensity level is set to “50%”, “75%”, and When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” accordingly.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to “A” or “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “30%”, and when it is set to “C” or “D”, the actual volume is The volume is fixed at “75%”, and when set to “E” or “F”, the actual volume is fixed at “100%”.

[Turn on / off the player setting switch]
With reference to FIG. 24, the lighting and extinguishing control of the player side setting switch 70 executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. As described above, it is troublesome if the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable units 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 is turned off so that the player side setting switch 70 is not easily operated by the player. Thereby, it becomes difficult to perform the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, during the game, the setting screen is not displayed, and the volume and light quantity are not set. That is, during the game, input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited. Therefore, in order to notify that the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is invalid, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player side setting switch 70 during the game.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. For example, in the present embodiment, an “internal winning command” is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. In addition, a “gaming state command” is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 at the end of the game. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the period from the reception of the “internal winning command” to the reception of the “gaming state command” is being played. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the period from the reception of the “gaming state command” to the reception of the “internal winning command” is not in the game.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a game is in progress (S201). When it is determined that the game is not in progress (N in S201), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the movable means confirmation operation is being performed (S202). When it is determined that the movable means confirmation operation is not being performed (N in S202), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player side setting switch 70 is turned off (S203). If it is determined that the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off (Y in S203), the sub-control unit 91 turns on the player-side setting switch 70 (S204), and ends the player-side setting switch lighting process. . When it is determined in S203 that the player side setting switch 70 is not turned off (N in S203), the player side setting switch lighting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S201 that the game is in progress (Y in S201), or if it is determined in S202 that the movable means confirmation operation is being performed (Y in S202), the sub-control unit 91 is the player. It is determined whether or not the side setting switch 70 is lit (S205). If it is determined that the player-side setting switch 70 is lit (Y in S205), the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player-side setting switch 70 (S206) and ends the player-side setting switch lighting process. . When it is determined in S205 that the player side setting switch 70 is not lit (N in S205), the player side setting switch lighting process is terminated.

  By the player side setting switch lighting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 can turn off the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. This makes it difficult for the player to operate the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, it becomes difficult to perform the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, by the player side setting switch lighting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 can turn off the player side setting switch 70 during the game. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is invalid during the game. Therefore, invalid operations by the player during the game can be prevented.

  In the player-side effect setting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, but until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, The setting switch 70 may be turned off. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed within the confirmation operation execution period, but the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may not be completed within the confirmation operation execution period. If the player side setting switch 70 is turned on when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, the player side setting switch 70 is turned on even though the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed. It becomes easy to be operated. For example, if the player side setting switch 70 is operated when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, the setting screen is displayed in a state where the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed. Sometimes done. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can make it difficult for the player to operate by turning off the player side setting switch 70 until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. It is possible to reduce the display of the setting screen in a state where the effect display to be displayed is not normally performed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may turn off the player side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed. For example, depending on the operation status of the movable units 901 to 903, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period, or the confirmation operation execution period is more than the initial setting of the effect control board 90. There are both cases where it completes first. As a specific example, when the movable means 901 to 903 operate smoothly, the confirmation operation execution period is completed earlier than the initial setting of the effect control board 90, but it is caught during the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. If there is, the confirmation operation execution period becomes longer, and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period.

  Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed, so that the confirmation operation execution period and the initial stage of the effect control board 90 are obtained. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to operate the player side setting switch 70 when the setting is being made. Thereby, for example, it becomes difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, for example, it is possible to reduce the display of the setting screen in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

[Player side production setting process]
The player side effect setting process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The player side effect setting process is a process executed when the player changes the setting of the effect mode during the game. By executing the player side effect setting process, the player can set the volume level in the effect (second volume level) and the light level in the effect (second light level level). .

  As described above, it is troublesome if the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable units 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the confirmation operation execution period, input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the operation is invalidated. Thereby, the process accompanying the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed in the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, during the game, the setting screen is not displayed, and the volume and light quantity are not set. That is, during the game, input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the operation is invalidated.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the player setting switch 70 has been operated (Y in S150), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a game is in progress (S1501). If it is determined that the game is in progress (Y in S1501), the player side effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in progress (N in S1501), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is during the movable unit confirmation operation execution period (S1502). If it is determined that the movable means confirmation operation is being executed (Y in S1502), the player side effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not during the movable unit confirmation operation execution period (N in S1502), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S151). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S151), the player side effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S151), the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is “A”. It is determined whether it is within the range of “F” (S152). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S152), the second volume level and the second light quantity level by the player are determined. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the player side effect setting process is terminated. In this case, the sound volume and the light amount are set based on the channel setting of the player side setting switch 70 (that is, the first sound volume step and the first light amount step).

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S152), the setting screen shown in FIG. 22 is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51, and an initial display is performed according to the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 (S153).

  For example, FIG. 22 shows an example of a setting screen when the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “4” to “9”. In this case, the volume setting area 52a displays the volume from “2” to “14”, and the light quantity setting area 52b displays the light quantities of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Is done. Further, in the volume setting area 52a, initial display in which “10” is highlighted is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, initial display in which “75%” is highlighted is performed.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the amount of light has been changed (Y in S154), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F”. (S155). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S155), the second volume level and the second light quantity level are determined by the player. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S155), it is determined whether or not the changed target is a volume. Determination is made (S156). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed target is not the volume but the light amount (N in S156), the sub-control unit 91 determines the light amount in the effect based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the player. Is set to a light amount corresponding to the selected light amount setting (S158). In the light quantity setting area 52b of FIG. 22, the highlighting moves based on the selected light quantity, and in the character effect area 52c, the light quantity of the battle effect screen changes based on the selected light quantity. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S159.

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

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

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

  By the player side effect setting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 can prohibit the input reception of the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. Thereby, in the confirmation operation execution period, the process accompanying operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, the player-side effect setting process described above allows the sub-control unit 91 to prohibit input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 during the game. Thereby, during a game, the process accompanying operation of the player side setting switch 70 is no longer performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the player-side effect setting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 prohibits input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, but until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. You may make it prohibit the input reception of the player side setting switch 70. FIG. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed within the confirmation operation execution period, but the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may not be completed within the confirmation operation execution period. If the player side setting switch 70 is allowed to accept input when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, for example, the setting screen is displayed in a state where the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed. May be performed. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 prohibits input reception of the player side setting switch 70 until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, and the player side setting switch 70 is turned on until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. The setting screen may not be displayed even when the player's operation is accepted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 may prohibit input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed. For example, depending on the operation status of the movable units 901 to 903, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period, or the confirmation operation execution period is more than the initial setting of the effect control board 90. There are both cases where it completes first. As a specific example, when the movable means 901 to 903 operate smoothly, the confirmation operation execution period is completed earlier than the initial setting of the effect control board 90, but it is caught during the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. If there is, the confirmation operation execution period becomes longer, and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period.

  Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 prohibits input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed. The setting screen may not be displayed even if the player side setting switch 70 accepts the player's operation until both of the initial settings are completed. Thereby, for example, in the confirmation operation execution period, the process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, for example, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 (confirmation operation control unit) controls the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 (specific control execution unit) may receive the player's operation during the confirmation operation execution period, which is a period for controlling the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903. , Does not display the setting screen (does not execute specific control).

  As described above, it is troublesome if the setting screen is displayed in accordance with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 when the movable units 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the confirmation operation execution period, input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the operation is invalidated. Thereby, in the confirmation operation execution period, the setting screen is not displayed with the operation of the player side setting switch 70, and the troublesomeness in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) may perform effect display in the display area. Further, the movable means 901 and 902 may operate so as to overlap with the display area (for example, the movable positions 921 and 922) of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, a setting screen (specific information) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 70.

  In the present embodiment, the setting screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 70 when the movable units 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, the visibility of the setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 can be prevented from being hindered.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) may perform effect display in the display area. In addition, the production control board 90 may be initially set in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903. For example, the sub CPU 91a reads out and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b, thereby performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90. By performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting a sound from the speakers 53 and 54, receiving an operation of the player side setting switch 70, and performing a process based on the received operation. Can do.

  As described above, by performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90 in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903, it is possible to prevent the initial setting of the effect control board 90 from requiring a long time.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 does not display the setting screen even if the player side setting switch 70 accepts the player's operation until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. You may do it. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player side setting switch 70 may be disabled while the front door 1b is opened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the settings relating to the performance from being tampered with and the accidental settings related to the performance from being accidentally manipulated while the front door 1b is opened.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control board 90 (effect control means) includes setting means for setting a normal state and a power saving state (also referred to as a power saving state), and executes a demonstration effect. Sometimes, when the normal state is set by the setting means, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is executed, and when the power saving state is set by the setting means, the demonstration effect of the power saving mode (also called the power saving mode) is performed. You may make it perform.

  Thus, the process for performing a demonstration effect is performed suitably by performing a demonstration effect based on the state set by the setting means.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the demonstration effect in the normal mode is an effect that repeats the effect for a specific time, and the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is effect means (liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, reel). It may be an effect that keeps the LED 55) in a specific state.

  Thus, by providing the normal demonstration effect and the power saving demonstration effect, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an error (abnormality) occurs during the game, an error signal (security signal) is output after the game ends, and when an error occurs during the game with payout May start outputting the error signal before the completion of the external output of the payout signal.

  By starting the output of the error signal at such timing, it is possible to determine the timing of occurrence of the error.

[Volume change operation processing]
With reference to FIG. 26, the sound volume changing operation process executed by the sub-control unit 91 in S157 of FIG. 25 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting (S170). In the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the player's change operation, the highlighting moves in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. 22 based on the selected volume. Further, a confirmation sound is output using a battle effect performed in the volume setting area 52a. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 22, the voice “Did you come!” Is output as a confirmation sound. By outputting the confirmation sound, the player can confirm the volume after the change. The confirmation sound output timer counts according to the output time of the confirmation sound, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the timer is up and stops counting.

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

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has not yet been changed to the maximum volume (N in S172), the player selects the reference volume based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the player. The volume is set according to the set volume (S177). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the confirmation sound of the volume set in the process of S177 from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and proceeds to the process of S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S172), the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 and the currently selected maximum volume setting The confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the above, that is, the confirmation sound of the maximum sound volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S173), and the process proceeds to S179.

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

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S175), the sub-control unit 91 responds to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 and the currently selected minimum volume setting. The confirmation sound of the sound volume, that is, the confirmation sound of the minimum sound volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S176), and the process proceeds to S179.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the initial display of the volume and the light amount, that is, the volume and the light amount that are initially highlighted when the setting screen is displayed are the channel setting states (first volume level, Depending on the first light intensity step). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, if the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is changed from “1” to “3”, the initial display of the volume is also changed from “3” to “6”, and the initial display of the light amount is performed. Is also changed from “30%” to “60%”. If the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount is constant regardless of the channel setting state of the store side setting switch 60, the player misidentifies the actual sound volume and light amount. For example, regardless of whether the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is “1” or “3”, if the initial display of the volume is always “2”, the player misidentifies the actual volume.

  However, since the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount changes according to the channel setting state (first sound volume step, first light amount step) of the store side setting switch 60, the player sets the channel of the store side setting switch 60. It is easy to grasp the state of the sound, and the actual volume will not be mistaken. Thereby, the player can suitably set the volume and the amount of light.

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

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

  When the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is changed, the first volume level and the first light level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light level are reflected. That is, even if the store clerk changes the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60, it is not reflected in the volume or light amount at that time, and then the player operates the player-side setting switch 70 to display the setting screen. Only when the display of the setting screen is finished is the sound volume and light quantity reflected. For example, normally, since the player cannot set the first volume level or the first light level, even if the first volume level or the first light level is changed, the player can change the volume and light level before the change. Although it may be desired, even in such a case, the player can recognize the change in the volume and the amount of light by displaying the setting screen. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the volume and light amount from being changed at a timing not intended by the player.

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

  Since “A” to “F” for restricting the volume and light amount adjustment by the player are prepared as channels of the store side setting switch 60, the player side volume setting and light amount setting can be restricted. Setting with unintended volume and light quantity can be prevented.

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

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

[Demo production]
The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment provides a standby command indicating that a transition to the standby state is made, after one game is over, the time when the end of the game is estimated without setting the number of bets (this embodiment 60 seconds), when transitioning to the standby state, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed, and after entering the payout end command, the transition is made to the standby state. When to send. Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 also transmits a standby command when an initialization process associated with a setting change is performed or when an initialization process is performed other than the setting change. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) as shown in FIG. 27 when the start condition of the demonstration effect including receiving the standby command is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the control related to the demonstration effect due to the establishment of the demonstration effect start condition, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the power saving mode is set in the RAM 91c when the standby command is received. (Sa01), if the power saving mode is not set, the demonstration effect starts in the normal mode (Sa02). If the power saving mode is set, the demonstration is performed in the power saving mode. The production starts (Sa06).

  When the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started in step Sa02, an effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the normal mode is selected, and an effect image related to the model is displayed on the liquid crystal as shown in FIG. The display 51 is displayed, and the lighting mode of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 is controlled to change as time passes. The production pattern corresponding to the demonstration production in the normal mode is configured to require a specific time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) from the start to the end. Further, when executing the demonstration effect in the normal mode, the demonstration effect in the normal mode can be continuously executed by repeatedly executing the effect pattern effect that requires a specific time.

  After starting the demonstration demonstration in the normal mode in the step of Sa02, is the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the setting operation of the bet number by the insertion of the medal from the medal insertion unit 4 (Sa03), the demonstration in the step of Sa02? Control is performed according to the passage of time according to the control pattern defined by the production pattern until a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the production is started (Sa04). If the specified time has elapsed without the bet number setting operation being performed, the process returns to step Sa02 to start the normal mode demonstration effect from the beginning, and the normal mode demonstration effect is set to the bet number setting operation. Repeat until.

  When the betting number setting operation is performed in the step of Sa03, the demonstration effect is ended (Sa05), and the control is performed with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, when the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is started in the step of Sa06, an effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to a minimum value, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are controlled to be turned off. The effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is configured to be maintained in the state at the start regardless of the elapsed time from the start of the control by the pattern.

  After starting the demonstration effect in the power saving mode in the step of Sa06, the process waits until the betting number setting operation is performed regardless of the passage of time (Sa07). Then, when the betting number setting operation is performed, the demonstration effect is ended (Sa05) in the same manner as when the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started, and the control with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game is performed. I do.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can execute a demonstration effect in any one of the normal mode and the power saving mode according to the setting of the power saving mode. The demonstration effect will be executed according to the setting set by. The setting and confirmation of the power saving mode by a game shop clerk or the like can be performed when the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state of the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) described above.

  Specifically, the sub control unit 91 receives the setting command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the setting change state has been started, or receives the setting confirmation command and starts the setting confirmation state. When this is specified, as shown in FIG. 29, the power saving mode change state is entered, and the power saving mode change screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the power saving mode change screen, a message indicating that the normal mode or the power saving mode can be selected, and a message indicating that the mode being selected and the mode can be selected and determined by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the start switch 7 are displayed. It has come to be. When either the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected and determined while the power saving mode change screen is displayed, the determined mode is set in the RAM 91c as a demonstration effect mode. After that, when a setting command or a setting confirmation command is received from the main control unit 41 and it is specified that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has ended, the power saving mode change state is ended, and the power saving mode Ends the display of the change screen. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30, immediately when the demonstration effect of the mode set in the RAM 91c, that is, when the normal mode is set as the demonstration effect mode, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started to save When the power mode is set, demonstration of the power saving mode is started.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the start condition for the demonstration effect is satisfied as described above. As shown in FIG. 31, the start condition of the demonstration effect is determined for each production mode before the transition to the demonstration production, that is, the production mode being executed. Note that the production mode and the demonstration production start conditions shown in FIG. 31 are examples. For example, in the present embodiment, the start condition for the demonstration effect is established when an initialization process associated with a setting change is performed or when an initialization process is performed other than the setting change.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the effect mode being executed is a normal background, a special background, or a special background with BGM, an operation related to the game and an operation related to the effect menu from the end of the game or the effect menu. The demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have elapsed without being performed or a settlement operation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when an operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game is over. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 waits for 60 seconds without performing an operation related to the effect menu after the stop operation is performed in the game in which the effect with the normal background or the special background is performed and the game ends. When the command is received or when the standby command transmitted after the settlement of the credit by the settlement operation is received, the demonstration effect is started when the standby command is received. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the effect mode being executed is a special background with BGM, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation related to the game for 30 seconds after the game ends. When the operation related to the production menu is not performed, the BGM is stopped, and when the standby command is received for 30 seconds, that is, 60 seconds after the game is finished, without performing the operation related to the production menu. First, a demonstration effect is started when a standby command is received.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), a standby command is issued when an operation related to a game is not performed while an effect with a normal background, a special background, or a special background with BGM is being executed after the effect menu ends. If the value of the above-described production operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds before the standby command is received and the value of the production operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds, To start.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, when the effect mode being executed is a warning notification, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu have not been performed since the end of the game. Alternatively, a demonstration operation start condition is that a settlement operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 32 (c), the main control unit 41 has received a standby command transmitted when no game-related operation is performed for 60 seconds after the game ends or after the credit is settled by the settlement operation. If so, send a wait command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the warning notification when the stop operation is performed in the non-recommended stop order, and then continues the warning notification and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received. Let Here, the non-recommended stop order is a stop order of reels not recommended by the player. In the present embodiment, in games that are not controlled by the AT, the first left stop is recommended, so the stop order other than the first left stop is the non-recommended stop order. Further, in games controlled by the AT, the stop order according to the navigation effect is recommended, so the stop order not following the navigation effect becomes the non-recommended stop order. Note that the recommended procedure and the non-recommended stop order may not be provided.

  Although not particularly illustrated, even when the effect mode being executed is a prize notification effect indicating the occurrence of a prize, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed after the game ends. The demonstration production start condition is that the second has elapsed or a settlement operation is performed. The main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when an operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game ends or when a standby command transmitted after the settlement of the credit by the settlement operation is received. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the winning notification effect when any of the winning combinations wins, and then continues the winning notification effect, and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, in the case of an error notification, if the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed, the demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have passed since the error was released. is there. As shown in FIG. 32 (d), the main control unit 41 detects a clogged medal, for example, by the medal selector 29 after transmitting a standby command when an operation related to a game is not performed for 60 seconds as described above. The error command is transmitted when the error is canceled, and the error command is transmitted again when the error is canceled. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received, ends the demonstration effect when the error command is received for the first time, and starts the error notification. Then, when the error command is received again, the error notification is terminated and the production mode before the demonstration production is returned. Thereafter, based on the above-described error cancellation timer, the demonstration effect is started when 60 seconds have passed without any operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu. If a settlement operation is performed 60 seconds before the standby command is transmitted, the demonstration effect is started by receiving the standby command.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, when the effect mode being executed is an effect menu and the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, or the character is being selected, the effect menu start operation or the last in the effect menu is displayed. The demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have passed since the above operation. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the sub-control unit 91 performs the start operation of the effect menu by continuously pressing any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for 5 seconds or more as described above. When it starts, the production menu starts. Thereafter, when 60 seconds have elapsed from the last operation in the production menu or the last operation in the production menu based on the value of the production operation elapsed time timer while the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, and the character is being selected, Start demonstration production. If a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the production menu, the demonstration menu is not executed and the production menu is continued.

  In the configuration in which the input of the password for setting the content of the effect in the effect menu, the game history, etc. can be converted into a two-dimensional code and output, as shown in FIG. 31, the effect mode being executed is the effect menu. Yes, when the password is being entered and the two-dimensional code is being displayed, the demonstration production start condition is that 5 minutes have passed since the last operation in the production menu. As shown in FIG. 33 (c), after starting the effect menu, the sub-control unit 91 is based on the value of the effect operation elapsed time timer while the password is being input and the two-dimensional code is being displayed. The demonstration production is started when 5 minutes have passed since the production menu start operation or the last operation in the production menu. If a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the production menu, the demonstration menu is not executed and the production menu is continued.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when the effect mode being executed is the change state of the power saving mode, the end of the change state of the power saving mode is the demonstration effect start condition. As shown in FIG. 32 (e), the main control unit 41 transmits a setting command when shifting to the setting change state and when it ends, and sends a setting confirmation command when shifting to the setting confirmation state and when it ends. The setting change state or the setting confirmation state is terminated, and the setting command or the setting confirmation command is transmitted. On the other hand, when receiving the setting command indicating the setting start or the setting confirmation command indicating the confirmation start, the sub control unit 91 shifts to the power saving mode change state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (e), when a setting command indicating the end of setting or a setting confirmation command indicating the end of confirmation is received, a demonstration effect corresponding to the changed mode is immediately executed.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game, and a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. 41 transmits a standby command that can specify the transition time to the standby state. In response to this, the sub-control unit 91 executes a demonstration effect based on the reception of the standby command, and the sub-control unit 91. Can set whether to control to the power saving mode.

  In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 performs the process of receiving the standby command and executing the demonstration effect and the process of controlling to either the normal mode or the power saving mode separately. There is a problem that the control becomes complicated.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can set whether the demonstration effect is executed in the normal mode or the power saving mode, and when the standby command is received, the demonstration effect is provided. When the start condition is satisfied and the demonstration effect is executed, if the normal mode is set, the normal mode demonstration effect is executed, and if the power saving mode is set, the power saving mode demo is executed. Production is executed, and the power saving mode is set so that the power required to execute the demonstration production can be saved, and as part of the control to execute the demonstration production, the power saving mode is used. Since the control is performed, the control by the sub-control unit 91 can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly executes an effect that requires a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) using the liquid crystal display 51 as a demonstration effect in the normal mode, and performs a demonstration in the power saving mode. As an effect, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value, a message “in power saving mode” is displayed, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are maintained in a fixed state regardless of the elapsed time. Since the processing load of the sub-control unit 91 when executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be reduced as compared with the execution of the demonstration effect in the normal mode, the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be further reduced. It is possible to save the power required to execute

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures whether the estimated end time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) has elapsed without setting the number of bets after the end of one game, and in the power saving mode. Regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set as the setting, a standby command is transmitted when the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, and sub-control The unit 91 is configured to execute a demonstration effect when a standby command is received, and can start the demonstration effect on the sub-control unit 91 side according to the period measured by the main control unit 41. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods on the main control unit 41 side depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 continues to press any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for 5 seconds or more in a state where the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not effective. Thus, it is possible to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect menu that displays items related to the effect according to the operation by the player, and the period after the operation related to the effect menu is performed, Regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, it is measured by a time timer for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, the The demonstration production is executed when 60 seconds or 5 minutes) is measured depending on the content, and the player's operation related to the production menu is received. Give it is possible to start the demonstration effect depending on the period measured from. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, Demonstration effects according to the newly set mode are executed, and immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, the normal mode and the power saving mode are set according to the newly set mode. Since the demonstration effect is executed, it can be confirmed whether or not the mode set on the power saving mode change screen is reflected.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the order of the stop operation of each reel based on the stop operation time command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, and recommends the recommended operation mode (this In the embodiment, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the operation order in which the left stop switch 8L is the first stop), a warning notification is issued to warn the stop operation in the recommended stop order. When the game does not proceed after the warning notification is executed, the warning notification is continued until the demonstration effect is started, and the stop switch 8L is used in the recommended operation mode. , 8C, 8R can be reliably recognized that the operation is not performed properly.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning notification effect when any of the winning combinations wins, and when the game does not proceed after executing the winning notification effect, The notification effect is continued until the demonstration effect is started, and it is possible to reliably recognize that a winning has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when shifting to the standby state, while the sub control unit 91 receives the standby command to control the demonstration effect. Although it is configured to start, the command that triggers the sub-control unit 91 to start controlling the demonstration effect is transmitted at the timing of shifting to the standby state, so that the execution time of the demonstration effect can be specified. A command may be used, or a command that allows the execution time of the demonstration effect to be specified by being transmitted at a timing that is a starting point for measuring the time until the demonstration effect is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to transmit a standby command when shifting to the standby state, and the standby control unit 91 specifies the execution time of the demonstration effect. However, in place of such a dedicated command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify not only the execution time of the demonstration effect but also the other control state. For example, the execution time of the demonstration effect may be specified on the basis of a command indicating the end of credit settlement. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit may be configured to execute a demonstration effect when a specific command is received, or to execute the demonstration effect when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the specific command. It may be configured. Specifically, the main control unit determines the time until the transition to the standby state such as when one game is finished, when the payout of medals by credit settlement is finished, when the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are finished. A specific command is transmitted when it becomes the timing to be measured, and the sub-control unit measures a period after receiving the specific command by a timer set in the sub-control unit 91, Regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, the demonstration effect is executed when a predetermined period is measured based on the timer. Also good. By setting it as such a structure, a demonstration effect can be started according to the period measured by the sub control part. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, The demonstration effect is performed according to the newly set mode among the power saving modes. For example, as shown in FIG. 34A, if the newly set mode is the normal mode, the first time In contrast, the normal mode demonstration effect is executed while the newly set mode is the power saving mode as shown in FIG. 34 (b). It is good also as a structure which performs a demonstration production | presentation of a power saving mode after that, and even if a power saving mode is set in the change state of a power saving mode by setting it as such a structure, a power saving mode is possible. After the mode change state is completed, the demonstration demonstration in the normal mode is executed once. Therefore, even if the power saving mode is set immediately before opening the store, the demonstration demonstration in the normal mode is first performed in the situation immediately after opening the store. As a result, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening the store can be improved.

  In addition, the power saving mode is set when the demonstration effect is executed for the first time not only after the power saving mode change state ends but also after a specific situation such as after the power is turned on or after the setting value is changed. Even if it is, the normal mode demonstration effect will be executed first in the situation immediately after opening the store by executing the demonstration effect in the normal mode and then executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode. Thus, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command after the completion of credit settlement, and the sub-control unit 91 starts a demonstration effect when receiving the standby command transmitted after the completion of credit settlement. However, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed after the completion of the credit settlement. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the standby command, the demonstration effect is started, or the main control unit 41 transmits a specific command at the end of the credit settlement, and the sub-control unit 91 receives the specific command. The demonstration effect is started when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, that is, after the credit settlement is completed, the predetermined period is It may be configured to start the demonstration effect when spent.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, Although it is the structure which performs the demonstration production | presentation according to the mode newly set among power saving modes, after completion | finish of the change state of power saving mode, the sub control part 91 does not set the bet number, but is estimated completion time It is good also as a structure which performs a demonstration effect when (in this Embodiment 60 seconds) passes.

  Also, in such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 35A, when the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state is a normal background, a special background, or a special background with GM, After the end of the power saving mode change state, the effect state before the transition to the power saving mode change state is made, as shown in FIG. 35B, before the transition to the power saving mode change state. Is the effect menu, after the end of the power saving mode change state, the effect menu such as the normal background is displayed instead of the effect menu which is the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state. You may make it the former production mode, and in this way, when the transition to the energy saving mode change state is executed during the execution of the production menu, the production menu is displayed after the energy saving mode change state is completed. To return the over current presentation aspects normal background, in addition to such a special background, it is not necessary to hold until the display contents of the current presentation menu can be simplified control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is ended by performing an operation for displaying the effect menu during the demonstration effect, but a predetermined operation (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is performed during the demonstration effect. As shown in FIG. 36, it is configured such that information such as game history can be displayed on a part of the liquid crystal display 51 and viewed as shown in FIG. It is possible to return to the demonstration production. By adopting such a configuration, the demonstration performance is not ended by the browsing operation of the game history during execution of the demonstration production in the energy saving mode. Other than the display of, the energy-saving mode demonstration performance continues, and after the game history is displayed, it does not return to the normal performance mode, but the energy-saving mode demonstration performance continues. It can be labor-saving the power required to run the demonstration effect of the power mode.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the control with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game by ending the demonstration effect by performing the setting operation of the betting number during the demonstration effect. Although it is a configuration, when a betting number setting operation is performed, a predetermined game start effect is executed, and then control with an effect pattern according to the progress of the game may be performed. In the production, a message indicating that the start of the game is welcomed may be displayed, or a video of a character indicating the same may be displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably recognize that the game has been shifted to a startable state.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical matters described in the present embodiment described above and the technical matters described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, as described in the above-described present embodiment. The technical matters may be replaced with the technical matters described in the following modified examples, and the technical matters described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacements. Also good.

[About the main character]
In the present embodiment, the push order bell, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the BB are exemplified as the pushing combination, but other combinations may be used. For example, a promotion replay that is a replaying player who shifts to an advantageous gaming state is provided, and if the reel stop order is the correct procedure, the promotion replay wins, and if it is an incorrect answer procedure, a role other than the promotion replay (for example, a game) A maintenance order replay for maintaining a state and a disadvantaged replay for shifting to an unfavorable gaming state) may be used as a pushing role.

[About unneeded roles]
In the present embodiment, as a display unnecessary role, a display result (for example, a player's advantage) is the same regardless of the operation procedure of a stop switch such as a normal bell or a normal replay. An example in which the middle bell or the middle replay symbol combination) is always derived is illustrated. However, the display unnecessary combination may be such that a different display result is derived according to the operation procedure of the stop switch. However, in this case, it is preferable that the derived display results have the same player advantage. For example, even if a combination of different bell symbols is derived according to the operating procedure of the stop switch when the push order bell in which the navigation effect is executed is won, a display result in which the combination of different bell symbols is the same as the number of medals paid out. If so, it is possible to use the push order bell as an unnecessary combination.

[About operation effects]
In the present embodiment, an operation effect A that prompts an effect operation during rotation of all reels, an operation effect B that prompts an effect operation after all reels stop, and an operation effect C that prompts an effect operation during rotation of all reels in the fifth game. However, other operation effects may be provided. For example, an operation effect that prompts the effect operation after the first stop may be provided, or an operation effect that prompts the effect operation after the second stop may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the type of expected effect is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B. However, the type of expected effect may be determined based on other winning probabilities.

  For example, when the winning combination is won, the operation effect is not selected or the expected effect lottery itself is not executed, but when the unnecessary combination is selected, a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 100% or 50%) is selected. The operation effect may be selected. That is, the operation effect may not be selected as the expected effect when the winning combination is won, and the operation effect may be selected as the expected effect when the winning combination is not selected.

  For example, when the winning combination is won, the operation effect A that prompts the producing operation is not selected during rotation of all reels with a probability of 100%, whereas when the unnecessary combination is won, a predetermined probability (for example, 100%) is selected. Alternatively, the operation effect A that prompts the effect operation during rotation of all reels may be selected with a probability of 50%. In other words, when the winning combination is won, the operation effect A for prompting the operation during rotation of all reels is not selected as the expected effect, and when the winning combination is selected, the operation effect A may be selected as the expected effect. There may be. In the present embodiment, the operation effect is executed after stopping all reels with a higher probability when the winning combination is won than when the unnecessary combination is won. However, since the operation effect that is executed after all reels are stopped does not affect the operation of the stop switch, the operation effect is executed after all reels are stopped with the same probability when the winning combination is selected and when the unnecessary selection is selected. Alternatively, the operation effect may be executed after stopping all reels with a higher probability when the winning combination is won than when the winning combination is won.

  There may be an operation effect that is easy to select and an operation effect that is difficult to select or not selected depending on the type of the winning combination won in the game in which the expected effect is executed. For example, when winning a winning combination that does not lead to an advantageous display result unless all reels are stopped in a timely manner, an operation effect executed during the period from the start to the third stop is difficult to select or not selected. The operation effect to be executed after all reels are stopped may be selected. In addition, as in the push order bell, when a winning combination is selected in which an advantageous display result cannot be derived unless the operation from the reel rotation to the second stop is successful, it is executed in a period from the start to the second stop. The operation effect may be difficult to select or not selected, and the operation effect executed after the second stop may be selected. In other words, when a winning combination is won in a game in which an operation effect is executed, the operation effect is executed during a period that affects the operation of the stop switch when an advantageous display result corresponding to the pressing effect is derived. Anything that is difficult or not implemented is acceptable.

  In addition, in the winning probability shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the same winning probability is set for the operation effects A to C when the navigation stock is given and when it is not given. However, different winning probabilities may be set. Even in this case, the operation effect is executed with a higher probability when the winning combination is won than when the winning combination is won, and further, it is stopped when an advantageous display result is derived. Any operation effect may be executed as long as the operation of the switch is not affected.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation effect C that prompts the effect operation is selected during the rotation of all reels in the fifth game, when the winning combination is won in the fifth game, is it canceled with a probability of 50%? Alternatively, the execution timing is changed after stopping all reels in the fifth game with a probability of 50%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the winning combination is won in the fifth game, it may be canceled with a probability of 100%, or the execution timing is changed after stopping all reels in the fifth game with a probability of 100%. It may be a thing.

  In the present embodiment, during the operation presentation, the presentation operation is performed using the panel switch 150 connected to the main control unit 41 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is connected to the sub control unit 91 side. The production operation may be performed using the production switch 56. Even when the effect switch 56 is used, as with the panel switch 150, the vibration at the time of pressing is transmitted to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop switch 8L regardless of the player's will. , 8C, 8R may be pressed. For this reason, even if the panel switch 150 is used, the type of expected effect may be determined based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS.

  The operation effect may be a continuous effect in which a scenario is determined in advance as follows. For example, when a continuous effect is selected in the expected effect lottery, characters (such as teammate characters and enemy characters) appearing in the battle effect are determined in the first game (the game in which the continuous effect is selected), and in the second game. An image of a battle effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image that prompts the player to perform an effect operation during rotation of all reels together with an image of the battle effect in the third game (for example, a character image such as “Strongly hit the panel switch”) May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image for notifying the result of whether or not the navigation stock is given in the fourth game may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, in the continuous production, it may be determined in advance that the battle production for the four games is executed and the player is prompted to perform the production operation in the third game.

  Furthermore, in the case where the continuous production as described above is executed, if the winning combination is won in the internal lottery of the third game, the image display prompting the production operation is canceled with a predetermined probability (for example, 50% probability). Alternatively, the execution timing may be changed so that an image for prompting the presentation operation is displayed after all reels of the third game are stopped with a predetermined probability (for example, 50% probability). Alternatively, when the winning combination is won in the internal lottery of the third game, the image display prompting the rendering operation may be canceled, and the image prompting the rendering operation may not be displayed even after all reels are stopped. In this case, an image that prompts the presentation operation may be displayed in the fourth game.

  Note that the number of continuous effects is not limited to one, and a plurality of types of continuous effects may be provided. The types of continuous effects differ depending on the number of games in which the effects are executed and the scheduled games for prompting the player to perform the operations. May be. Furthermore, even if the scheduled game that prompts the player to perform the rendering operation is different, if the winning game is won in the scheduled game that prompts the rendering operation, the image display that prompts the rendering operation is canceled or the rendering is performed after all reels are stopped. The execution timing may be changed so that an image prompting the operation is displayed. In addition, during the period in which the continuous production is executed, the production operation is urged at a plurality of timings (a plurality of scheduled games), and each time the winning combination is won, the image display that prompts the production operation is canceled, For example, the execution timing may be changed so that an image prompting the presentation operation is displayed after the reels are stopped.

[About transition to standby]
In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command or initialization command to the sub control unit 91, and then transmits a standby command to the sub control unit 91 after counting for 60 seconds. The sub-control unit 91 controls the standby state based on the reception of the standby command, but is not limited to such a method. For example, the sub control unit 91 may count 60 seconds based on the reception of the setting end command or the initialization command from the main control unit 41, and may control the standby state after 60 seconds have elapsed.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the front door 1b is opened, after the initialization process associated with the setting change or after the initialization process other than the setting change, 60 Although the standby state is controlled after a lapse of seconds, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the front door 1b is closed, the standby state may not be controlled even after 60 seconds. Specifically, a standby command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 on the condition that 60 seconds have elapsed after the setting end command or initialization command has been transmitted and the door is closed. May be.

[Notification of setting change and initialization processing]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 starts the setting change lamp notification based on the reception of the setting command from the main control unit 41, and sets a timer for starting the setting change voice notification. Yes, but not limited to this. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may start the setting change lamp notification based on the reception of the setting end command from the main control unit 41 and set a timer for starting the setting change voice notification. .

  In the present embodiment, the notification that the setting has been changed includes the setting change lamp notification using the effect effect LED 52 and the setting change voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54. Notification using the means may be included. For example, it may be notified that the setting has been changed by displaying a predetermined image (for example, an image of “setting change”) on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the notification that the initialization processing has been performed includes the initialization lamp notification using the effect effect LED 52 and the initialization voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54. Notification using other means may be included. For example, it may be notified that the initialization process has been performed by displaying a predetermined image (for example, an “initializing” image) on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, the notification using the speakers 53 and 54 is shorter than the notification using the liquid crystal display 51 even when the setting change or initialization process is notified using the liquid crystal display 51. It is preferable to be notified by time.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, both lamp notification (setting change lamp notification, initialization lamp notification) and voice notification (setting change voice notification, initialization voice notification) are controlled in a standby state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one of the lamp notification and the voice notification may be ended before the timing when the standby state is controlled, and only the other notification may be ended when the standby state is controlled. .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the lamp notification is started at a timing earlier than the voice notification, and the duration of the notification is the same for the lamp notification and the voice notification, but the present invention is not limited to this. .

  For example, the voice notification may be started at a timing earlier than the lamp notification, and the duration of the notification may be the same for the voice notification and the lamp notification. Specifically, voice notification is started when a setting command or initialization command is received, and then lamp notification is performed after 30 seconds have elapsed, and both voice notification and lamp notification are continued for 60 seconds. There may be. In this case, the voice notification ends at a timing 30 seconds earlier than the lamp notification, and the lamp notification ends at a timing 30 seconds later than the voice notification and at a timing controlled to a standby state.

  For example, the voice notification and the lamp notification may start at the same timing, and the lamp notification may have a longer duration than the voice notification. Specifically, voice notification and lamp notification are started when a setting command or initialization command is received, and thereafter, voice notification ends after 30 seconds, and is controlled after 30 seconds have elapsed and in a standby state. The lamp notification may end at the timing.

  Note that the initialization process associated with the setting change and the initialization process other than the setting change illustrated in FIG. 17 exemplify initialization of the RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41. However, the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 is also simultaneously illustrated. It may be initialized. For example, when the information on the number of navigation stocks stored in the RAM 91c is initialized, voice notification and lamp notification may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the lamp notification uses the effect effect LED 52, but other lighting means may be used. For example, you may perform lamp alert | report using LED of the movable means 901-903. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, an initial operation process for confirming the movable means 901 to 903 is performed while the setting change notification is being performed. The initial operation process for performing the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903 may be performed while the initialization notification for the initialization process executed at the time of supply is being performed. In this way, while the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is performed, the lighting confirmation of the LEDs of the movable means 901 to 903 can also be performed by initialization notification. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 19, in the initialization notification, if the lamp notification is started at an earlier timing than the voice notification and the lamp notification is performed for a longer time than the voice notification, It is possible to reliably check the lighting of the LEDs of the movable means 901 to 903 by initialization notification. That is, if the lamp notification is performed during the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903 by starting the lamp notification at an early timing or performing for a long time, the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903 is performed. In the middle, it is possible to reliably check the lighting of the LEDs of the movable means 901 to 903.

[About store settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk can set the payout rate, the production volume setting, the production light quantity setting, and the power saving mode (power saving mode) as settings relating to the game. However, the store clerk sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40) and the sub side (the effect control board 90 such as the sub control unit 91). Are not limited to the settings included in the above and the configuration connected to the presentation control board 90), and other settings may be possible.

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

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

  Furthermore, a unit for switching between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting as described above may be provided. For example, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a setting screen on the store side. Switching between main-side settings and sub-side settings will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  When the main-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), there is a screen that can select either a payout rate setting or a switch pressing setting, which is an example of the main-side setting. Is displayed. When the payout rate setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), a screen on which any one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), any one of the setting of the volume, the setting of the light amount, and the setting of the power saving mode, which is an example of the setting on the sub-side, A selectable screen is displayed. When the volume setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a screen on which one of 0 to F can be selected is displayed.

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

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

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

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

[About store operation]
In the present embodiment, in order for the store clerk to set the payout rate, it is necessary to operate the setting key switch 37 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 inside the housing 1a. In addition, in order to perform the reference setting of the volume and the light amount, it is necessary to operate the store side setting switch 60 provided inside the front door 1b. Therefore, only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b can set the payout rate by operating the setting key switch 37. Similarly, only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b is the store side. By operating the setting switch 60, it was possible to set the reference of volume and light quantity.

  However, the operation means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b, or provided outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b. It may be. For example, an operation means with a key that can be unlocked only by a store clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b.

  In the present embodiment, the operating means is provided outside the housing 1a and outside the front door 1b, and even if a person other than the store clerk can operate the operating means, unless the front door 1b is opened. Cannot set the payout rate, nor can it set the reference for the amount and quantity of light. For this reason, it can prevent that the setting regarding a game is performed improperly. In view of the fact that only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, the operating means that can be operated only by the store clerk is preferably provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Means to prohibit store settings]
In the present embodiment, even if the operating means is operated, settings relating to the game are prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. For example, even when the setting key switch 37 is operated, the setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even when the store side setting switch 60 is operated, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed.

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

  Furthermore, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 37 so that settings relating to the game can be made, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. It may not be. Or when the front door 1b is closed, even if a setting screen is displayed, the setting regarding a game may not be possible.

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

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

  Further, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 37 and settings relating to the game are possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is opened. It may not be. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is open, even if the setting screen is displayed, it may not be possible to make settings related to the game.

[Volume and light intensity settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60, so that the reference setting of the volume and the amount of light (setting of the first volume level and the first light level) can be performed. In addition, the player can set the volume and the amount of light (setting the second volume level and the second light level) by operating the player side setting switch 70. In addition, regarding the volume setting, if the player tries to set a volume that exceeds the volume limit even though the volume is currently at the maximum or minimum, the limit volume (maximum volume, The confirmation sound of (minimum volume) was output. However, the setting of the volume and the amount of light is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, but may be other examples.

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

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

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

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

  The display showing the second volume level and the second light quantity level is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 38, the second volume level may be displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume level. In this case, when an operation unit such as a volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, first, a bar is displayed as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. 38, the volume, that is, the second volume level is changed). The number of squares may be increased or decreased (decrease by 1 in FIG. 38) in accordance with the lowering operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 39, when the second volume level is displayed as a bar with the number of squares corresponding to the second volume level, and the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, the volume adjustment button is displayed. A bar with the number of squares increased or decreased in response to the above operation (in FIG. 39, an operation for decreasing the volume, that is, the second volume level) may be displayed first. In this case, a virtual bar before the increase / decrease may be set as the initial display. As described above, the initial display may indicate a volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first operation and before the second operation, and is not actually displayed. It may be.

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

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

  Although the volume and the amount of light to be highlighted are changed by the change operation by the stop switch and the setting content is reflected in the effect when the end operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting content may be reflected in the effect every time the volume or the amount of light to be highlighted is changed by the change operation. The first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are not limited to those that are reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but are not reflected when the setting screen is displayed. When the player performs a change operation, One volume level and a first light intensity level may be set. Alternatively, the first volume level and the first light intensity level are set before the setting screen is displayed (for example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set), and the first volume level and the first light level level are changed during the change operation by the player. A change in volume or a change in light amount based on one light amount step may be set.

  In the volume change operation process of FIG. 36, first, it is determined whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting, thereby invalidating the volume change operation while the confirmation sound is being output. Not exclusively. For example, when a volume change operation performed while a confirmation sound is being output is enabled and a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound is finished. It may be. As a result, when the player performs a change operation continuously for a short period of time, the confirmation sound is continuously output, and there is no possibility that the player will misunderstand the confirmation sound. It is easy to grasp which volume it is. Further, when the volume is newly set while the previous confirmation sound is being output, the confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

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

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

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

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

[Processing during the moving device check operation execution period]
In the above-described example, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted and the player side setting switch 70 is turned off. Not limited to. For example, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 may be turned on while not accepting the operation of the player side setting switch 70. Further, for example, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 may be turned off while accepting the operation of the player side setting switch 70.

  Moreover, in the example mentioned above, although the setting of the production | presentation aspect during a game is performed using the player side setting switch 70, it is not restricted to this. For example, an effect mode during a game may be set using the effect switch 56. Since the effect switch 56 has a plurality of functions such as being used for effects during a game, for example, the description of the function of the effect switch 56 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example in which a description of the function of the effect switch 56 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch is used for setting the effect mode during the game. In the illustrated example, a demonstration effect (normal mode) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a description of the function of the effect switch 56 is displayed at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Moreover, although the example mentioned above demonstrated using the example which displays a setting screen as an example of specific control, it is not restricted to this. For example, the specific control may be a control for changing the display of the liquid crystal display 51, such as a history display, a payout table display, or a reel arrangement display. Further, the specific control may be not only control for changing the display of the liquid crystal display 51 but also sound output. For example, the specific control may be an audio output in a hidden effect.

  In the above-described example, the movable units 901 to 903 are arranged around the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable units 901 to 903 are arranged at positions away from the liquid crystal display 51. It may be. For example, the movable means 901 to 903 may be arranged anywhere in the case 1a of the slot machine 1, such as the left side of the reel 2L or the right side of the reel 2R. Further, the movable units 901 to 903 may operate so as to be superimposed on the liquid crystal display 51, or may operate where they are not related to the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the above-described example, the sub control unit 91 has been described using an example in which the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903 is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control unit 41 confirms the movable units 901 to 903. The operation may be controlled. In this case, the main control unit 41 transmits a command for instructing control of the movable units 901 to 903 to the sub-control unit 91 to control the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903.

  Moreover, in the example mentioned above, although the operation input of specific control is performed using the player side setting switch 70, it is not restricted to this. For example, a specific control operation input may be performed by using a directing switch 56, a MAX bet switch 6, an infrared sensor, or a touch panel. Note that, when an operation input for specific control is performed using a switch or the like connected to the main control unit 41, a command corresponding to the operation input is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the example described above, the effect control board 90 includes one sub-control unit 91, and one sub-control unit 91 performs initial setting of the effect control board 90, operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903, and setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the production control board 90 includes a plurality of sub-control units 91, different sub-control units 91 execute initial setting of the production control board 90, operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903, display processing of the setting screen, and the like. Good. Even if the production control board 90 includes a plurality of sub-control units 91, one sub-control unit 91 performs initial setting of the production control board 90, operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903, and a setting screen. Among these display processes, a plurality of processes may be executed.

[About pachinko machines]
As described above, in the present embodiment and the modification, the slot machine 1 has been described, but the slot machine 1 may be replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 200 described below. The pachinko gaming machine 200 includes a part of the same configuration as the slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration / process will be omitted, and a different configuration / process will be described.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 200, an effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Among them, a variation display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with at least one variation display is performed. The variation display of the effect symbols is executed in various variations such as scroll display. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying effect symbols.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 200, a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but a predetermined starting condition is satisfied (when the variable display due to the stored memory that is not the big hit game and has been started and won first) has been established. If not, it is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The on-hold storage information is information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), for example.

  The pachinko gaming machine 200 becomes “hit” if the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol combination (hit symbol combination) in the variable display resulting from the on-hold storage, and is controlled to a specific gaming state.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 200, as shown in FIG. 41, a front frame (also referred to as a cell) 100b and a glass door 100c can open and close with respect to a frame-shaped outer frame 100a with the left side edge as a swing center. Is provided. Since the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is open, if it is from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200, it can touch a switch or a board provided inside. However, since the pachinko gaming machine 200 is usually installed in a game arcade, the pachinko gaming machine 200 is installed on a game island where the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is in contact with the wall of the game hall or is formed together with other gaming machines. The back is in contact with the back of other gaming machines. For this reason, normally, a person other than the store clerk cannot touch a switch or a board provided inside from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200. On the other hand, the store clerk can open the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 by opening the front frame 100b and the glass door 100c, so that even if the gaming machine 200 is installed in the game hall, It is possible to touch the provided switch and substrate. In the following description, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 200 is installed in the amusement hall, that is, the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is not open.

  A pair of upper and lower engaging protrusions 104 and 106 are provided near the edge of the front frame 100b opposite to the center of swinging. The engaging protrusions 104 and 106 are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107 are provided at positions facing the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 of the outer frame 100a. By pressing the front frame 100b in the open state against the outer frame 100a, the engagement protrusions 104, 106 get over the engagement receiving pieces 105, 107, and the engagement protrusions 104, 106 are moved downward by the biasing force of the spring in the state of getting over. Move and remain closed. In this way, the front frame 100b can be closed with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  The store clerk inserts the key into a key hole (not shown) and performs a release operation (for example, clockwise rotation), whereby the pair of upper and lower engaging protrusions 104 and 106 are pushed upward against the biasing force of the spring. As a result, the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are disengaged from the engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107, and the lock can be released. In this way, the front frame 100b can be opened with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  Further, the front frame 100b is also provided with an engagement protrusion 103 for the glass door 100c, and an engagement hole 102 is provided in the glass door 100c portion facing the engagement protrusion 103. The engaging protrusion 103 is pressed downward by a spring (not shown), and the engaging protrusion 103 is pushed up by the lower edge portion of the engaging hole 102 by pressing the opened glass door 100c against the front frame 100b. By getting over, the engagement protrusion 103 is pushed down by the biasing force of the spring, and the engagement protrusion 103 and the engagement hole 102 are engaged and locked. Thus, the glass door 100c can be closed with respect to the front frame 100b.

  The store clerk inserts the key into a key hole (not shown) and performs a release operation (for example, counterclockwise rotation), whereby the engagement protrusion 103 is pulled up against the urging force of the spring and engages with the engagement protrusion 103. The engagement with the hole 102 is released and the lock can be released. In this way, the glass door 100c can be opened with respect to the front frame 100b.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine 200 may also have the following configuration, similar to the slot machine 1.

  For example, a store-side setting switch 160 for performing a standard setting of the effect mode during the game may be provided inside the outer frame 100a. Normally, since the front frame 100b is closed with respect to the outer frame 100a, a person other than the store clerk who does not own the key for opening the front frame 100b cannot operate the store side setting switch 160. The store clerk can perform the reference setting of the sound volume (first sound volume step) and the light amount reference setting (first light amount step) by operating the store side setting switch 160.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, similarly to the store side effect setting process shown in FIG. 21, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is ON, the front frame 100b is opened, and the store side setting switch 160 is operated. On the condition, the reference setting of the volume and the light quantity (setting of the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage) may be possible. As a result, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the store side setting switch is operated by an illegal act, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is closed. It is possible to prevent the setting from being performed improperly, and it is possible to prevent the volume and light quantity reference settings from being performed with contents not intended by the store clerk.

  For example, a player side setting switch 170 may be provided on the outside of the front frame 100b for setting an effect mode during the game. Since the player-side setting switch 170 is positioned on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 when the front frame 100b is closed, the player-side setting switch 170 is operated by a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 200. Operation is possible. The player can set the volume (second volume level) and the light amount (second light level step) by operating the player side setting switch 170.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, as in the player side performance setting process shown in FIG. 25, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is ON, the front frame 100b is closed, and the player side setting switch 170 is On the condition that it has been operated, a setting screen as shown in FIG. 22 may be displayed to enable setting of the volume and the amount of light (setting of the second volume level and the second light level). Thus, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the player side setting switch 170 is operated by a person other than the player, the setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is opened. It is possible to prevent the volume and light quantity from being set with contents not intended by the person.

  In the store side effect setting process and the player side effect setting process in the pachinko gaming machine 200, it is determined whether or not the front frame 100b is open, and settings relating to the game are prohibited according to the determination result. there were. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the glass door 100c is opened in addition to the front frame 100b, and settings relating to the game may be prohibited according to the determination result.

  Also in the pachinko gaming machine 200, as shown in FIG. 19, lamp notification and voice notification for informing that the initialization process has been performed may be executed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 200 may include a RAM that stores predetermined information, and the RAM may be initialized based on a store clerk's RAM clear operation (for example, the power is turned on when the RAM clear switch is turned on). Further, when the initialization process is performed, an initialization lamp notification using a lamp and an initialization sound notification using a speaker may be performed. Similarly to the slot machine 1 described above, the start timing may be different between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification, or the notification duration may be different between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification. It may be different. Furthermore, the notification that the initialization process has been performed (initialization lamp notification, initialization voice notification) ends at the timing controlled in the standby state, and when the demonstration effect is executed in the standby state, the initialization lamp notification is performed. The presentation may be performed in a manner different from the initialization voice notification.

[Other variations]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, 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, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. 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.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above explanation 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 this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as a horizontal direction and an oblique direction. .

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

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

  1 slot machine, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 37 setting key switch, 41 main control unit, 60 store side setting switch , 70 Player side setting switch, 91 Sub control unit, 200 Pachinko gaming machine, 100a Outer frame, 100b Front frame, 150 Panel switch, 160 Store side setting switch, 170 Player side setting switch, 901, 902, 903 Movable means .

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
An opening and closing member capable of opening and closing the front side;
Operation accepting means for accepting external operation;
Setting means capable of making settings related to a game based on the operation received by the operation receiving means;
Prohibiting means for prohibiting setting by the setting means when the opening and closing member is open;
Storage means for storing predetermined information;
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means;
A standby state control means for controlling a standby state waiting for a player after elapse of a predetermined period after the initialization process;
A gaming machine comprising: specific notification that can specify that the initialization process has been performed within the predetermined period, and a notification means that terminates the specific notification at a timing controlled to the standby state.

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