JP2017099745A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine giving no dissatisfaction to a player regarding a granting notification of a privilege.SOLUTION: While in a CZ whipping up presentation, even if a period where a stop operation cannot be received reaches 30 seconds, non-operation time processing where a lower panel is unlit is prohibited. Therefore, a player cannot be given a misunderstanding caused by the lower panel becoming unlit at a timing other than a timing of a mission accomplishment in the CZ whipping up presentation, which results in a situation where, despite the lower panel being unlit, a notification of a lottery winning of the CZ is not definitely made. Accordingly, the player is not given dissatisfaction regarding a granting notification of a CZ game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

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

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a start switch is operated with a specified number of bets set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning is generated by deriving the “right” (also called a role).

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

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that presents a player with a condition such as “Reach within 4 times” and executes a mission effect that informs the grant of a bonus such as a jackpot when the condition is satisfied (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, conventionally, in a state where continuous game sound effects are intermittently output, control is performed such that the volume is reduced when an operation for setting the number of bets has not been performed until 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of one game. There is a slot machine that executes (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent No. 4440619 Japanese Patent No. 4733761

  For example, if the condition presented in the mission effect in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a condition such as lowering the volume, during the mission effect in which the condition is presented, There is a possibility that control is performed such as lowering the volume when the player does not perform an operation like the slot machine. If such a situation occurs, the provision of the privilege will not be notified even though the volume is reduced during the mission effect, and the player may be dissatisfied.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that does not dissatisfy a player with respect to a privilege grant notification.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
An operation receiving means (for example, a stop switch) for receiving a predetermined operation (for example, a stop operation for stopping the reel) by the player;
A first condition is a means for generating a predetermined event (for example, turning off the lower panel, stopping BGM output), and a period in which the predetermined operation is not received by the operation receiving means is a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). The first predetermined event generating means (for example, processing when no operation is performed) that generates the predetermined event when established, and the first during the suggestion effect (for example, the CZ roaring effect, the AT roaring effect) that suggests the provision of a privilege. Predetermined event generating means (for example, main control unit 41 and sub-control unit) including second predetermined event generating means (for example, mission achievement processing) for generating the predetermined event when a second condition different from the condition is satisfied 91)
An effect means (for example, a CZ winning notification process by the sub-control unit 91, AT, which executes the suggestion effect and notifies the grant of a privilege when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestion effect) Winning notification processing)
The first predetermined event generating means does not generate the predetermined event even if the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect (for example, (f) in FIG. 17A, (f in FIG. 17B) ) Prohibit no-operation processing as shown in

  According to such a configuration, during the suggestion effect, the predetermined event does not occur even if the first condition is satisfied in which the period during which the predetermined operation is not accepted is the predetermined period. As a result, the predetermined condition occurs in a situation other than when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestion effect, and as a result, the provision of the privilege is not notified even though the predetermined event occurs. Such a misunderstanding is not given to the player, and the player is not dissatisfied with the bonus notification.

(2) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
An operation receiving means (for example, a stop switch) for receiving a predetermined operation (for example, a stop operation for stopping the reel) by the player;
A first condition that is a means for generating a predetermined event (for example, lower panel is extinguished, BGM is stopped) and a period during which the predetermined operation is not received by the operation receiving means is a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) is established. The first condition during the first predetermined event generating means (for example, no-operation processing) for generating the predetermined event and the suggestion effect (for example, CZ roll effect, AT roll effect) suggesting the provision of a privilege Predetermined event generating means (for example, main control unit 41 and sub-control unit 91) including second predetermined event generating means (for example, mission achievement processing) for generating the predetermined event when different second conditions are established When,
An effect means (for example, a CZ winning notification process by the sub-control unit 91, AT, which executes the suggestion effect and notifies the grant of a privilege when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestion effect) Winning notification processing)
The first predetermined event generating means generates the predetermined event when the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect when a privilege is given (for example, (f) of FIG. 18A, FIG. On the other hand, as shown in (f) of 18 (B), the no-operation process is executed when the AT is won.) On the other hand, when the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect when no privilege is given, A predetermined event is not generated (for example, as shown in (g) of FIG. 18A and (g) of FIG. 18B, no-operation processing is prohibited when a non-AT is selected).

  According to such a configuration, while the first condition in which the period during which the predetermined operation is not accepted during the suggestion effect when the privilege is given is the predetermined period is satisfied, the predetermined event occurs, During the suggestion effect when no is given, the predetermined event does not occur even if the first condition is satisfied. As a result, even if the predetermined event occurs in a situation other than when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestion production, the predetermined event occurs because the privilege is granted. Nevertheless, the player is not given a misunderstanding that the grant of the privilege is not notified, and the player is not dissatisfied with the grant notification of the privilege.

(3) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
An operation receiving means (for example, a stop switch) for receiving a predetermined operation (for example, a stop operation for stopping the reel) by the player;
A first condition is a means for generating a predetermined event (for example, turning off the lower panel, stopping BGM output), and a period in which the predetermined operation is not received by the operation receiving means is a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). The first predetermined event generating means (for example, processing when no operation is performed) that generates the predetermined event when established, and the first during the suggestion effect (for example, the CZ roaring effect, the AT roaring effect) that suggests the provision of a privilege. Predetermined event generating means (for example, main control unit 41 and sub-control unit) including second predetermined event generating means (for example, mission achievement processing) for generating the predetermined event when a second condition different from the condition is satisfied 91)
An effect means (for example, a CZ winning notification process by the sub-control unit 91, AT, which executes the suggestion effect and notifies the grant of a privilege when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestion effect) Winning notification process)
When the first condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestion effect when the privilege is not granted, it can be specified that the grant of the privilege is not notified based on the occurrence of the predetermined event. Information notifying means for notifying information (for example, as shown in (h) of FIG. 19 (A), (h) of FIG. 19 (B)) A process for notifying that the lower panel is turned off and the BGM output is stopped by the time process is irrelevant to the mission).

  According to such a configuration, even if a predetermined event occurs when the first condition in which the period during which the predetermined operation is not accepted during the suggestive effect when the privilege is not given is the predetermined period, the predetermined event occurs. Based on the occurrence of this, information that can specify that the grant of the privilege is not notified is notified. Accordingly, the player is not misunderstood that the provision of the privilege is not notified despite the occurrence of the predetermined event, and the player is not dissatisfied with the notification of the provision of the privilege.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The second predetermined event generating means determines that the second condition is satisfied when a predetermined operation is received by the operation receiving means during the suggestion effect, and generates the predetermined event (for example, FIG. 17 ( As shown in (b) of A), (b) of FIG. 18 (A), and (b) of FIG. 19 (A), the mission achievement process is executed when the third stop is performed during the turn-off effect. ),
The effect means informs information that can specify that the provision of a privilege is notified by the occurrence of the predetermined event when a predetermined operation is accepted by the operation accepting means during the suggestion effect (for example, As shown in (c) of FIG. 17 (A), (c) of FIG. 18 (A), and (c) of FIG. 19 (A), winning is notified by executing the mission achievement process).

  According to such a configuration, when a predetermined operation is received during the suggestion effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the provision of a privilege is notified by the occurrence of a predetermined event. If the predetermined period is the predetermined period and the predetermined control is executed, even if a predetermined event occurs, no extra misunderstanding is given to the player.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53 and 54),
The occurrence of the predetermined event is a decrease in the volume of the sound output from the sound output means (for example, BGM output by the speakers 53 and 54 is stopped).

  According to such a configuration, even if a predetermined event occurs, only the volume of the sound being output is reduced, so that the surrounding players are not disturbed.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
It further includes lighting means (for example, effect effect LED 52),
The occurrence of the predetermined event is that the lighting means is turned off (for example, the lower panel is turned off when the effect effect LED 52 is turned off).

  According to such a configuration, even if a predetermined event occurs, the lighting means is only turned off, so that the surrounding players are not disturbed.

(7) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Sound output means (for example, speakers 53 and 54) for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
When a predetermined period of time has passed without the derivation operation means being operated since the variable display on the variable display portion has started (for example, 30 seconds have passed without the stop switch being operated since the start switch was operated) Volume control means (for example, main control unit 41 and sub-control unit 91) for executing volume reduction control (for example, no-operation processing) for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means,
Promotion effect execution means (for example, the sub control unit 91) for executing a promotion effect (for example, an AT effect effect shown in (a) of FIG. 17B) that prompts a specific operation (for example, an operation to the stop switch). Prepared,
When the specific operation is performed during the execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means ends the promotion effect and the specific effect (for example, the AT winning notification effect shown in (c) of FIG. 17B). Run
The volume control means does not execute the volume reduction control when the promotion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in (f) of FIG. 17B, the volume control means is not required). Prohibit processing during operation).

  According to such a configuration, the promotion effect can be prevented from being hindered by the volume reduction control, so that the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied.

(8) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Sound output means (for example, speakers 53 and 54) for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
When a predetermined period of time has passed without the derivation operation means being operated since the variable display on the variable display portion has started (for example, 30 seconds have passed without the stop switch being operated since the start switch was operated) Volume control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for executing volume reduction control (for example, no-operation processing) for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means,
Promotion effect execution means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for executing a promotion effect (for example, an AT-inducing effect shown in (a) of FIG. 19B) that prompts a specific operation (for example, an operation to a stop switch). Prepared,
When the specific operation is performed during the execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means ends the promotion effect and the specific effect (for example, the AT winning notification effect shown in (c) of FIG. 19B). Run
The volume control means can execute the volume reduction control even when the promotion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in (f) and (g) of FIG. 19B, Execute processing when no operation even during AT production)
When the promotion effect and the volume reduction control are being executed (for example, during a no-operation process during an AT effect) and the specific operation is performed (for example, when a stop switch is operated), the volume The control means ends the sound volume reduction control, and the promotion effect execution means ends the promotion effect and executes the specific effect (for example, ends the AT beat effect and executes the AT winning notification process).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific performance from being hindered by the volume reduction control, and thus it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

  The “specific operation” in the above (7) and (8) may be “operation to the derivation operation means” or “operation other than the operation to the derivation operation means”.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
The promotion effect executing means executes the promotion effect using at least the sound output means (for example, the speakers 53 and 54).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of parts of the means for executing the volume reduction control and the promotion effect, and it is possible to prevent the promotion effect from being hindered by the volume reduction control.

(10) In any one of the slot machines of (7) to (9),
The promotion effect executing means executes the specific effect using at least the sound output means (for example, the speakers 53 and 54).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of parts of the means for executing the volume reduction control and the specific effect, and it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being hindered by the volume reduction control.

(11) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (10),
The promotion effect executing means may be one of the promotion effect and the specific effect when returning from the power interruption, regardless of which of the promotion effect and the specific effect is executed before the power interruption. Control is performed in a common performance state in which none of the above is executed (for example, control is performed in the common performance state after returning from a power interruption).

  According to such a configuration, even if any one of the promotion effect and the specific effect is being executed, the common effect state is obtained, so that it is possible to reduce the processing burden when the power interruption is restored.

(12) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (11) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Sound output means (for example, speakers 53 and 54) for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
When a predetermined period of time has passed without the derivation operation means being operated since the variable display on the variable display portion has started (for example, 30 seconds have passed without the stop switch being operated since the start switch was operated) Sometimes) volume control means (for example, main control unit 41 and sub-control unit 91) for executing volume reduction control (for example, no-operation processing) for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means; Prepared,
Even when the volume reduction control is executed before power interruption, the volume control means controls the volume reduction control not to be executed when the power supply is restored from the power interruption (for example, power After returning from interruption, control to a common performance state).

  According to such a configuration, since the control is performed so that the volume reduction control is not executed when the power reduction is resumed, the game caused by the return from the power interruption while the volume reduction control is being executed. Can be prevented.

(13) In the slot machine of (12) above,
It further comprises storage means (for example, a backup area) for storing predetermined information before power interruption,
When the slot machine returns from the power interruption, it executes predetermined control based on the predetermined information stored in the storage means (for example, when the slot machine returns from the power interruption, the flag machine stored in the backup area) Based on the information, etc.)
The predetermined information does not include information related to the volume reduction control (for example, a sound output stop control flag).

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined information stored in the storage means does not include information related to the volume reduction control, so that the storage capacity of the storage means can be reduced, and the volume reduction control when returning from the power interruption. It is possible to appropriately control to the production state that is not executed.

(14) In the slot machine of (12) above,
It further comprises storage means (for example, a backup area) for storing predetermined information before power interruption,
When the slot machine returns from the power interruption, it executes predetermined control based on the predetermined information stored in the storage means (for example, when the slot machine returns from the power interruption, the flag machine stored in the backup area) Based on the information, etc.)
The predetermined information includes information related to the volume reduction control (for example, a sound output stop control flag), but the volume control means is executing the volume reduction control before power interruption. However, when returning from the power interruption, control is performed so that the volume reduction control is not executed (for example, the sound output stop control is not executed without using the sound output stop control flag stored in the backup area). To restore from power interruption).

  According to such a configuration, since the predetermined information stored in the storage unit includes information related to volume reduction control, it is possible to reduce processing for selecting information to be stored in the storage unit, and to recover from power interruption In this case, it is possible to control so that the volume reduction control is not executed.

(15) In the slot machine of any one of (12) to (14) above,
It further includes state control means (for example, main control unit 41) that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states (for example, RT state),
Even if the volume control means is executing the volume reduction control before power interruption, when the power supply is restored from the power interruption, the sound volume control means depends on the gaming state controlled when the power interruption is restored. The sound output means outputs the sound while the volume reduction control is not executed (for example, the common performance state in which the corresponding music corresponding to the RT state controlled before power interruption is output) To control).

  According to such a configuration, when returning from the power interruption, the gaming state after the power interruption recovery can be estimated or grasped from the output sound.

(16) In the slot machine of any one of (12) to (15) above,
The slot machine maintains the variable display of the variable display unit when the power interruption occurs while the variable display of the variable display unit is being executed, and returns to the variable display unit (for example, three When a power failure occurs while the reels are rotating, the three reels are recovered while they are rotating)
The volume control means includes
When returning from the power interruption, the volume reduction control is not executed (for example, the sound output stop control is not executed),
When the predetermined time elapses without operating the derivation operation means from the return from the power interruption, the volume reduction control is executed (for example, 30 seconds without operating the stop switch from the timing of the power interruption recovery). When the time has elapsed, the non-operation process is executed).

  According to such a configuration, the volume reduction control is not executed when the power is restored from the power interruption, so that the player can be prevented from being confused. On the other hand, when power interruption occurs while variable display on the variable display section is being executed, the variable display on the variable display section is maintained and the derivation operation means is not operated when the power is restored from the power interruption. Since the sound volume reduction control is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed, it can be prevented that the variable display unit is left unattended for a long time.

(17) In the slot machine of any one of (12) to (16) above,
The volume control means does not execute the volume reduction control in a unit game (for example, one game) that has been recovered from power interruption (for example, in a game that has been recovered from power interruption, no non-operation processing is performed).

  According to such a configuration, the player who has anxiety that the unit game that has returned from the power interruption may not be properly played by the unit game that has recovered from the power interruption by not performing the volume reduction control. Can not be confused.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. (A) is a figure for demonstrating CZ lottery. (B) is a figure for demonstrating AT lottery in non-CZ. (C) is a figure for demonstrating AT lottery in CZ. (A) is a figure for demonstrating CZ roaring production. (B) is a figure for demonstrating AT production effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the process in the whirling effect in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process in the whirling effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process in the whirling effect in 3rd Embodiment.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) are visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  A medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout exit 9 and speakers 53, 54 through which medals are paid out are provided below the front door 1b. In addition, a lower panel (not shown) is provided in the space between the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the medal payout opening 9 slightly below the center of the front door 1b. An effect effect LED 52, which will be described later, is provided inside the lower panel. When the effect effect LED 52 is turned on, light is applied to the lower panel and the lower panel is also turned on. When the effect effect LED 52 is turned off, the lower panel is also turned off.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is started, a payment switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after a replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning determination is made, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is arranged on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. The game control board 40 controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like (not shown).

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls effect devices (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4) such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, and the speakers 53 and 54. For example, during normal times (also referred to as a common effect state), the effect effect LED 52 is driven to be lit, and the lower panel is lit or blinks in a manner corresponding to the RT state. In normal (common production state), the speakers 53 and 54 are driven, and BGM corresponding to the RT state is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for stopping the rotating reels are not operated (also referred to as stop operations) and left for 30 seconds, the effect effect LED 52 is turned off. As a result, the lower panel is turned off, and the BGM output from the speakers 53 and 54 is also stopped. This prompts the player to perform a stop operation. Such processing is also referred to as no-operation processing.

  Specifically, when the reel starts rotating by the operation of the start switch 7 and is left for 30 seconds without being stopped for the first time, when it is left for 30 seconds without being stopped for the second time after the first stop, In the case of any one of the cases of being left for 30 seconds without being stopped for the third time after the second stop, the non-operation processing is executed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command of the main control unit 41 As a result, the lower panel is turned off and the BGM output is stopped. This prompts the player to perform a stop operation.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning symbol combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values given at the time of winning a prize (medal payout, replay grant) are shown.

  BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is terminated by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is a replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. As for the transition, any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you stop and miss the winning upper bell, you will be on the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, RT3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The probability is set so that the number of medals will not increase without exceeding the number. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. In the lottery target role column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each RT type, the symbol indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery is not performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) is the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. In addition, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (for example, 64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry includes the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, it is the advantage for the player, and the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the time of winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability) is the bonus 6 or bonus 12 or the like. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherries included are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle bell) is the lowest. .

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery target, the reel control is performed to stop the winning combination symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

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

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game process and controls one game. In the game process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and for adjusting a credit amount / betting amount is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation processing, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delaying the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is delayed). After executing the freezing effect process for enabling, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 5 to FIG. 7) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). When it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game process for one game is completed, and the game process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the granting of navigation stock which is the right to be controlled by the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant navigation stock and the number of grants (number of navigation stocks) in the case of granting navigation stock by AT lottery. It is also referred to as AT winning that it is determined to give navigation stock in the AT lottery, and it is also called non-AT winning that it is not determined to give navigation stock in the AT lottery. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it is controlled by CZ (Chance Zone) as a state with the high probability of winning an AT by AT lottery. The CZ game that is the right to control the CZ is determined by the CZ lottery. Note that the decision to give a CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and that the decision to give a CZ game in the CZ lottery is not decided as non-CZ winning.

  The main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the navigation stock will be given by the AT lottery, and specifies an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing possible navigation effects is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation control is controlled by the AT for 50 games per navigation stock, and the number of assigned navigation stocks and the number of games that can be controlled by the converted AT (the number of AT games) are Stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won. The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won at RT0, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14 or the reel for winning the middle bell) are first stopped. Sometimes, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition point is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell shown in FIG. 14 or the middle bell) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

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

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

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2, which is advantageous to the player, particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The counting is started from the next game of the game that has been won, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped as described above. The As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the suggestion effect may be executed to notify that the BB is won. Thereby, the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 was won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the CZ lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a CZ game as a right to CZ control by executing a CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the lottery condition is satisfied when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in the CZ lottery, one of the 0 game, the 10 game, the 20 game, and the 30 game is awarded.

  The CZ lottery is executed when any one of the cherry win, the watermelon win, and the bonus win is established. In the CZ lottery, whether or not to give a CZ game (that is, whether or not to win CZ) and the number of CZ games to be given are determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. The

  In this embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a CZ game and a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be given are performed in a single lottery. Absent. For example, in the CZ lottery, a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a CZ game is performed first, and a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be given when it is decided to give the number of CZ games is performed twice. It may be configured by lottery. In addition, each of the cherry, watermelon, and single-piece roles has a higher probability of winning the role with “strong” or “middle” in the name than the role with “weak” in the name. The number of CZ games played may be large. Further, the condition for executing the CZ lottery is not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining AT lottery during non-CZ, and FIG. 15C is a diagram for explaining AT lottery during CZ. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock as a right to the AT control by executing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table set according to whether or not it is in the CZ. . The AT lottery is executed in games after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C are satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the AT lottery during non-CZ is executed when any one of the cherry winning, the watermelon winning, and the bonus winning is established. Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, the AT lottery in CZ is executed when any of the gaps is established in the cherry winning, the watermelon winning, the bonus winning, the other winning combination, and the internal lottery.

  In the AT lottery, whether or not to give navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win AT) based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. The number is determined.

  In CZ, there is a higher probability that navigation stock will be given than in non-CZ, and the number of navigation stocks given will be higher. For example, when a cherry is won during non-CZ, navigation stock is given only with a probability of 10%, but when a cherry is won during CZ, navigation stock is given with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, when a cherry is won during non-CZ, only one navigation stock is awarded even if AT is won. However, when a cherry is won during CZ, two navigation stocks may be awarded when AT is won. Furthermore, since there are more lottery conditions during CZ than during non-CZ, the opportunity for performing AT lottery during CZ is greater than during non-CZ. Also in this point, CZ is more advantageous than non-CZ.

  Thus, when controlled to CZ, the expected value for winning the AT is higher than when not controlled to CZ, and a lot of navigation stock may be given. Thereby, when controlled by CZ, the player can be expected to give the navigation stock, so that the interest of the game can be improved. That is, it can be said that CZ is more advantageous for the player than non-CZ.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock and a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be provided are performed in a single lottery. Absent. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery for determining whether or not to give a navigation stock is performed first, and a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given when it is decided to give the number of navigation stocks is performed twice. It may be configured by lottery. In addition, each of the cherry, watermelon, and single-piece roles has a higher probability of winning the role with “strong” or “middle” in the name than the role with “weak” in the name. There may be a lot of navigation stock. Further, the condition for executing the AT lottery is not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided. For example, the AT lottery may be executed every predetermined game (for example, every 100 games), or when the AT lottery is not executed over a predetermined game (for example, 100 games). May be executed. Note that the predetermined game described above may be a digest game limited to non-CZ games, a digest game limited to CZ games, or both non-CZ and CZ games. It may be a digestion game.

[CZ whisper production]
FIG. 16 (a) is a diagram for explaining a CZ whispering effect. The sub-control unit 91 performs a CZ turning effect in the game after the game in which the CZ lottery is executed.

  The CZ roaring effect in the present embodiment is an effect that suggests to the player that CZ is won, that is, a CZ game is given. In addition, the CZ beat effect is a so-called mission effect in which a command is given to a player and an effect is given to definitely notify whether or not CZ is won when the player obeys the command. In addition, the effect of notifying whether or not CZ is won is also referred to as a CZ winning notification effect, and the process of notifying whether or not the CZ is won is also referred to as CZ winning notification process.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the CZ turning effect is executed after the CZ lottery, first, a character image (mission image) capable of recognizing a command such as “turn off the lower panel at the third stop”. Is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the CZ turning effect, if the effect effect LED 52 is turned off at the third stop and the lower panel is turned off, the CZ winning is definitely notified, while the lower panel is not turned off at the third stop. If the screen is darkened to 50% of illuminance than normal, the non-CZ winning is definitely notified. The process of turning off the lower panel when the mission is completed is also referred to as a mission completion process.

[Directed by AT]
FIG. 16 (b) is a diagram for explaining the AT beat effect. The sub-control unit 91 executes an AT turn effect in the game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed.

  The AT beat effect in the present embodiment is an effect that suggests that the player wins an AT, that is, gives a navigation stock. In addition, the AT beat effect is a so-called mission effect in which a command is given to a player and an effect is given to definitely notify whether the player has won the AT when the player obeys the command. Note that the effect of definitively informing whether or not the AT has been won is also referred to as an AT winning notification effect, and the process of definitely informing whether or not the AT has been won is also referred to as an AT winning notification process.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), when an AT turn effect is executed after an AT lottery, first, a character image (also referred to as a mission image) capable of recognizing a command such as "Stop BGM at the third stop". ) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, in the AT production effect, when the BGM output from the speakers 53 and 54 stops at the third stop, the AT winning is definitely notified, while the BGM output does not stop at the third stop and the liquid crystal display 51 When the screen is darkened to 50% illuminance than normal, a non-AT win is definitely notified. The process of stopping the BGM output when the mission is achieved is also referred to as a mission completion process.

[Processing during the production effect in the first embodiment]
With reference to FIG. 17, processing during the CZ turning effect and the AT turning effect in the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating a process during a CZ curl effect in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17A, in the CZ turning effect, a mission image such as “Turn off the lower panel at the third stop” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (a). When the third stop is performed in the game in which the mission image is displayed, the CZ whispering effect ends. Then, at the time of CZ winning, the lower panel is turned off (b), and a CZ winning notification process is executed in which an image for definite notification of CZ winning such as “mission achievement CZ + 10 game” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 ( c). On the other hand, at the time of non-CZ winning, the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened by 50% (d), and an image for definite notification of non-CZ winning such as “Mission failure” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (e).

  Here, as described above, in the case where the reel is left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation for stopping the rotating reel, the non-operation process is executed and the lower panel is turned off. However, if the lower panel is turned off during the CZ production effect, the player will be mistaken as if the mission has been accomplished and the CZ winning has been confirmed. Therefore, in the first embodiment, even if the stop operation is not performed during the CZ turning effect and left for 30 seconds, the lower panel is prohibited from being turned off (f).

  As described above, during the CZ turning effect, no-operation processing is prohibited even if the stop operation is not accepted for 30 seconds. This may cause the player to misunderstand that the CZ win will not be notified indefinitely even though the lower panel is extinguished during the CZ whirling stage, except when the mission is accomplished. In addition, the player will not be dissatisfied with the CZ game grant notification.

  Next, FIG. 17 (B) is a diagram for explaining the processing during the AT production effect in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17 (B), in the AT turning effect, a mission image such as “Stop BGM at the third stop” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (a). When the third stop is made in the game in which the mission image is displayed, the AT roaring effect ends. At the time of winning the AT, the BGM output stops (b), and an AT winning notification process is executed in which an image for definite notification of the AT winning such as “mission achievement AT + 50 game” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 ( c). On the other hand, at the time of non-AT winning, the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened by 50% (d), and an image that definitely notifies the non-AT winning such as “mission failure unfortunate” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (e).

  Here, as described above, in the case where the reel is left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation to stop the rotating reel, the no-operation process is executed and the BGM output is stopped. However, if the BGM output stops during the AT production, the player will be mistaken as if the mission has been achieved and the AT win has been clearly notified. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the BGM output is prohibited from being stopped even if the stop operation is not performed during the AT ringing effect and left for 30 seconds (f).

  As described above, during AT production, even when the period during which the stop operation is not accepted reaches 30 seconds, no-operation processing is prohibited. As a result, the BGM output is stopped except when the mission is achieved during the AT beat production, and as a result, the player may be misunderstood that the AT win is not clearly notified even though the BGM output is stopped. In addition, the player will not be dissatisfied with the navigation stock grant notification.

[Processing during production effect in the second embodiment]
With reference to FIG. 18, processing during the CZ turning effect and the AT turning effect in the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating a process during a CZ curling effect in the second embodiment. The processes of (a) to (e) in FIG. 18 (A) in the second embodiment are the same as the processes (a) to (e) of FIG. 17 (A) in the first embodiment. Omit.

  Also in the second embodiment, when a stop operation for stopping a rotating reel is not performed and the reel is left for 30 seconds, a no-operation process is executed and the lower panel is turned off. For this reason, if the lower panel is turned off during the CZ-rolling effect, the player will be mistaken as if the mission has been accomplished and the CZ winning has been definitely announced. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the stop operation is not performed for 30 seconds during the CZ rolling effect, the lower panel is turned off when the CZ is won (f), while the lower panel is turned off when the CZ is won. Prohibited (g).

  As shown in (f) of FIG. 18A, when the no-operation process is executed at the time of CZ winning, the CZ winning is not definitely notified at that time. After that, any operation including a stop operation is performed, and the lower panel is turned on again. As shown in FIG. 18 (c), when the mission is completed, the CZ winning is definitely notified.

  In this way, during the CZ roll effect at the time of CZ winning, the non-operation process is executed when the period during which the stop operation is not accepted reaches 30 seconds, while the CZ roll effect at the time of non-CZ win is being performed. Even when the period during which the stop operation is not accepted reaches 30 seconds, no-operation processing is prohibited. As a result, even if the lower panel is turned off in a situation other than when the mission is completed and the lower panel is turned off during the CZ roll production, the CZ is won, so when the mission is completed after that, the CZ The winner will be notified definitively. Therefore, the player does not give a misunderstanding that the CZ winning is not definitely notified although the lower panel is turned off, and the player is not dissatisfied with the CZ game grant notification.

  Next, FIG. 18 (B) is a diagram for explaining the processing during the AT production effect in the second embodiment. The processes of (a) to (e) in FIG. 18 (B) in the second embodiment are the same as the processes (a) to (e) of FIG. 17 (A) in the first embodiment. Omit.

  Also in the second embodiment, when the stop operation for stopping the reel being rotated is not performed and left for 30 seconds, the no-operation process is executed and the BGM output is stopped. For this reason, if the BGM output is stopped during the AT production effect, the player will be mistaken as if the mission has been achieved and the AT win has been clearly notified. Therefore, in the second embodiment, if the stop operation is not performed for 30 seconds without performing the AT rolling effect, the BGM output is stopped when the AT is won (f), while the BGM output is stopped when the non-AT is won. Prohibited (g).

  As shown in (f) of FIG. 18B, when the no-operation process is executed at the time of AT winning, the AT winning is not definitely notified at that time. Thereafter, any operation including a stop operation is performed, and BGM is output again. As shown in (c) of FIG. 18 (B), AT winning is definitely notified when the mission is achieved.

  As described above, while the period during which the stop operation is not accepted during the AT winning effect at the time of winning the AT reaches 30 seconds, the BGM output stops, while during the AT turning effect at the time of non-AT winning, the stop operation Even if the period during which the signal is not received reaches 30 seconds, the stop of the BGM output is prohibited. As a result, even if the BGM output stops in a situation other than when the BGM output stops when the mission is achieved during AT production, the AT is selected, so when the mission is subsequently completed, the AT The winner will be notified definitively. Therefore, the player is not given a misunderstanding that the AT winning is not definitely notified even though the BGM output is stopped, and the player is not dissatisfied with the notification of giving the navigation stock.

[Processing during the production effect in the third embodiment]
With reference to FIG. 19, the processing during the CZ turning effect and the AT turning effect in the third embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram illustrating a process during a CZ curling effect in the third embodiment. The processing of (a) to (e) in FIG. 19A in the third embodiment is the same as the processing of (a) to (e) in FIG. Omit.

  Also in the third embodiment, when a stop operation for stopping a rotating reel is not performed and the reel is left for 30 seconds, a non-operation process is performed and the lower panel is turned off. For this reason, if the lower panel is turned off during the CZ-rolling effect, the player will be mistaken as if the mission has been accomplished and the CZ winning has been definitely announced. Therefore, in the third embodiment, when the stop operation is not performed during the CZ rolling effect and left for 30 seconds, the lower panel is turned off regardless of whether the CZ is won or not (f, g), At that time, a character image of “lower panel off, mission irrelevant” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as information that can specify that the CZ winning is not definitely notified based on the current lower panel turning off ( h).

  In addition, as shown in (f) of FIG. 19 (A), when the non-operation process is executed at the time of CZ winning, the CZ winning is not definitely notified at that time. After that, any operation including a stop operation is performed, and the lower panel is lit again. As shown in (c) of FIG. 19A, when the mission is achieved, the CZ win is definitely notified.

  In this way, even if the lower panel is turned off because the stop operation is not accepted during the CZ roll production during non-CZ winning for 30 seconds, the CZ winning is based on the turn-off of the lower panel. Information that can specify that it is not notified definitely is notified. This prevents the player from being misunderstood that the CZ winning is not notified definitely even though the lower panel is turned off, and does not give the player dissatisfaction with the CZ game grant notification.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram for describing processing during an AT production effect in the third embodiment. The processes of (a) to (e) of FIG. 19B in the third embodiment are the same as the processes of (a) to (e) of FIG. Omit.

  Also in the third embodiment, when a stop operation for stopping a rotating reel is not performed and the reel is left for 30 seconds, a non-operation process is performed and the lower panel is turned off. For this reason, if the BGM output is stopped during the AT production effect, the player will be mistaken as if the mission has been achieved and the AT win has been clearly notified. Therefore, in the third embodiment, if the stop operation is not performed for 30 seconds during the AT ringing production, the BGM output is stopped regardless of whether or not the AT is won (f, g), but the AT win is made. At that time, a character image “BGM stop, mission irrelevant” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as information that can specify that the AT winning is not definitely notified based on the stop of the BGM output this time (h ).

  Note that, as shown in (f) of FIG. 19B, when the no-operation process is executed at the time of AT winning, the AT winning is not definitely notified at that time. Thereafter, any operation including a stop operation is performed, and BGM is output again. As shown in (c) of FIG. 19B, when the mission is achieved, the AT win is definitely notified.

  Thus, even if the BGM output stops when the period during which the stop operation is not accepted during the non-AT winning production has reached 30 seconds, the AT winning is based on the stoppage of the BGM output. Information that can specify that it is not notified definitely is notified. Thus, the player is not misunderstood that the AT winning is not notified definitely even though the BGM output is stopped, and the player is not dissatisfied with the notification of giving the navigation stock.

  In any of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, the lower panel is turned off when a stop operation (third stop) is received during the CZ turning effect or the AT turning effect. Or the BGM output stops and the mission is accomplished and the winning is notified. For this reason, even if the no-operation process is executed when the period during which the stop operation is not accepted is 30 seconds, the player will not be given a misunderstanding that the mission has been achieved.

  Further, in any of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, even if the no-operation process is executed during the AT-squealing effect, the output of the BGM being output due to the output stop of the speakers 53 and 54 The volume is lowered, specifically, the BGM output is only stopped, so that it does not cause trouble for surrounding players.

  Further, in any of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, even if the no-operation process is executed during the CZ turning effect, only the lower panel is turned off by turning off the effect effect LED 52. There is no inconvenience to surrounding players.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the third stop is made during the AT-turning effect, the AT-turning effect ends, and AT winning notification processing is executed as shown in FIG. 17B (c). The On the other hand, as shown in (f) of FIG. 17B, the stop of the BGM output is prohibited during the AT turning effect. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the AT ringing effect from being hindered by the stop of the BGM output, thereby preventing the player from being dissatisfied.

  Further, in the third embodiment, even if the BGM output stops after being left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation, if any operation including the stop operation is performed, the BGM is output again and the AT is turned off. When the production is resumed, but the stop operation is performed in the state where the BGM output is stopped, the AT turn production is ended and the AT winning notification process shown in (c) and (e) of FIG. 19B is executed. Also good. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied because it is possible to prevent the effect of confirming whether or not the AT has been won from being hindered by the stop of the BGM output when left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation. .

  In any of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is used for the AT effect, but at least using the speakers 53 and 54, the “BGM at the third stop” is used. You may output a voice saying "Stop." In this way, when the player is left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation, the BGM output is stopped by using the speakers 53 and 54 to prompt the stop operation. On the other hand, the speakers 53 and 54 are turned on even during the AT production effect. It will prompt the stop operation by outputting the sound about the mission. This can reduce the number of parts when performing the no-operation process and the AT turning effect, and can prevent the AT turning effect from being hindered by the no-operation processing.

  Furthermore, in any of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, the AT winning confirmation notification effect that is performed when the mission is accomplished is called “mission achievement AT + 50 game” using the speakers 53 and 54. Audio may be output. In this way, the stop operation is urged by stopping the BGM output using the speakers 53 and 54 when left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation, while the speaker is also used during the AT winning confirmation notification. 53 and 54 are used to output a sound related to AT winning. As a result, the number of parts when performing the no-operation process and the AT winning notification process can be reduced, and the AT winning notification process can be prevented from being hindered by the no-operation process.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any one of an effect for definite notification of CZ win when a CZ roll effect or mission is achieved, or an effect of definite notification of AT win when an AT beat effect or mission is achieved, is executed. However, the power supply to the slot machine 1 may return after being temporarily or for a long period of time. In this case, when returning from the power interruption, the common effect state in which none of the effects described above is executed is controlled. Examples of the common performance state include outputting a BGM corresponding to the RT state before power interruption or displaying a performance image corresponding to the RT state before power interruption. In this way, even if any one of the effects at the time of hitting or the achievement of the mission is being executed, it will be in the common effect state when returning from the power interruption, so the processing burden at the time of power interruption recovery can be reduced. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the BGM output is stopped when left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation for stopping the rotating reel, but the power interruption occurs while the BGM output is stopped. There is also. In this case, when recovering from the power interruption, the BGM output flows as in the original state without stopping the BGM output. In this way, since the BGM output is controlled to the common performance state that is not stopped when returning from the power interruption, the confusion of the player due to returning from the power interruption while the BGM output is stopped is prevented. it can.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute backup processing by timer interrupt processing in preparation for sudden power interruption. In the backup process, the information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 and the information stored in the RAM 91c are saved in a predetermined backup area. On the other hand, as a backup process, a flag (sound output stop control flag) for stopping the BGM output when the stop operation is not performed for 30 seconds is not stored in the backup area. As a result, the storage capacity of the RAM 91c in the backup process can be reduced, and the BGM output can be controlled to be in a common effect state where the BGM output is not stopped when returning from the power interruption.

  Note that, as backup processing, a sound output stop control flag for stopping BGM output when the stop operation is not performed for 30 seconds may be stored in the backup area. In this case, however, the BGM output may be restored without using the sound output stop control flag stored in the backup area when the power supply is restored from the power interruption. As a result, it is possible to reduce the process of selecting the flag stored in the backup area, and it is possible to control the common production state in which the BGM output is not stopped when returning from the power interruption.

  In addition, since the BGM corresponding to the RT state before the power interruption is output when returning from the power interruption, the gaming state after the power interruption recovery can be estimated or grasped from the BGM output after the power interruption recovery. it can.

  Also, if a power interruption occurs while the three reels are rotating, the game resumes with the three reels rotating when the power is restored from the power interruption. Even if the BGM output is stopped because the stop operation is not performed before the power interruption, and the BGM output is stopped, the BGM output resumes when the power is recovered from the power interruption. Further, after the game is restarted after returning from the power interruption, the BGM output is stopped if the game is left for 30 seconds without performing the stop operation for stopping the reel. Thereby, when returning from the power interruption, the BGM output is not stopped, so that the player can be prevented from being confused. On the other hand, when a power interruption occurs while the reel is rotating, the rotation of the reel is maintained when the power is restored from the power interruption, and the BGM output is stopped when 30 seconds have elapsed without performing the stop operation. The reel can be prevented from being left for a long time during rotation.

  In addition, it is not restricted to the example mentioned above. For example, when the BGM output is stopped while the BGM output is stopped because the stop operation is not performed before the power interruption, the BGM output is resumed. The BGM output may not be stopped even if left for 30 seconds without being performed. As a result, there is an anxiety that one game that has recovered from power interruption will not be able to play properly in one game that has recovered from power interruption because the BGM output will not stop even if the game is left for 30 seconds without being stopped. It is possible to avoid confusion for a player who is holding.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Non-operation processing]
In the present embodiment, the lower panel is turned off and the BGM output is stopped by executing the no-operation process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other events may occur. Further, only the lower panel may be turned off by executing the no-operation process, or only the BGM output may be stopped. The event that occurs when the mission achievement process is executed may be included in the event that occurs when the no-operation process is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the no-operation process is executed when the stop operation is not performed for 30 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the passage of other time such as 40 seconds as well as 30 seconds may be used as a criterion. Further, not only the stop operation but also the presence or absence of other operations such as a start operation and a bet number setting operation may be used as a determination criterion.

  Further, in the no-operation process, the BGM output is not limited to stop, and the BGM volume may be lower than normal, or may be other changes. Further, the non-operation processing is not limited to the case where the lower panel is extinguished, and the luminance of the lower panel may be lower than normal, or may be other changes.

[About mission completion processing]
In the present embodiment, a command to turn off the lower panel is issued in the CZ turning effect, and a command to stop the BGM output is issued in the AT turning effect, but this is not restrictive. For example, a command to stop the BGM output may be issued in the CZ turning effect, a command to turn off the lower panel may be given in the AT turning effect, or both instructions may be issued in any turning effect. However, other commands (for example, turning off the backlight, appearance of a specific character, etc.) may be issued. It is only necessary that the mission achievement command content (that is, the event that occurs when the mission achievement process is executed) be included in the event that occurs when the no-operation process is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the mission may be achieved at the time of the third stop, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mission may be achieved at the time of the first stop or the second stop.

  In the present embodiment, the mission achievement process is executed by the stop operation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mission achievement process may be executed not only by the stop operation but also by other operations such as a start operation and a bet number setting operation.

  Further, in the mission achievement process, the BGM output is not limited to stop, and the BGM volume may be lower than normal, or may be other changes. Furthermore, in the mission achievement process, the lower panel is not limited to being extinguished, and the lower panel brightness may be lower than normal, or may be other changes.

  In this embodiment mode, as shown in (f) of FIG. 18 (A), (f) of FIG. 18 (B), (f) of FIG. 19 (A), and (f) of FIG. 19 (B). In addition, when the no-operation process is executed at the time of AT winning or CZ winning, the winning notification is not performed at that time, but the winning notification may be performed at that time. In this case, the subsequent turn effect, that is, the mission effect may be ended and the normal common effect state may be restored.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals such as Navistock and CZ game is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled from when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and if the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuous lottery is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

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

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

[Other variations of slot machines]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change 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. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  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, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (3)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Operation accepting means for accepting a predetermined operation by the player;
Means for generating a predetermined event, a first predetermined event generating means for generating the predetermined event when a first condition is satisfied in which a period during which the predetermined operation is not received by the operation receiving unit is a predetermined period; A predetermined event generation means including a second predetermined event generation means for generating the predetermined event when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect suggesting the provision of
And a directing means for notifying the provision of a privilege when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestive effect.
The first predetermined event generating means does not generate the predetermined event even if the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Operation accepting means for accepting a predetermined operation by the player;
Means for generating a predetermined event, a first predetermined event generating means for generating the predetermined event when a first condition is satisfied in which a period during which the predetermined operation is not received by the operation receiving unit is a predetermined period; A predetermined event generation means including a second predetermined event generation means for generating the predetermined event when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect suggesting the provision of
And a directing means for notifying the provision of a privilege when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestive effect.
The first predetermined event generating means generates the predetermined event when the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect when a privilege is granted, while the suggestion effect when the privilege is not granted. A slot machine that does not generate the predetermined event when the first condition is satisfied. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Operation accepting means for accepting a predetermined operation by the player;
Means for generating a predetermined event, a first predetermined event generating means for generating the predetermined event when a first condition is satisfied in which a period during which the predetermined operation is not received by the operation receiving unit is a predetermined period; A predetermined event generation means including a second predetermined event generation means for generating the predetermined event when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied during the suggestion effect suggesting the provision of
Production means for notifying the provision of a privilege when the second event is established and the predetermined event occurs during execution of the suggestion effect, and
When the first condition is satisfied and the predetermined event occurs during the suggestion effect when the privilege is not granted, it can be specified that the grant of the privilege is not notified based on the occurrence of the predetermined event. A slot machine comprising information notifying means for notifying information.

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