JP2017113171A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience of a player.SOLUTION: In lever-on operation, when a credit counter is equal to or more than 3 and a BET counter is not equal to a prescribed number, a process for setting the BET counter to a prescribed number is executed. In the lever-on operation, when the BET counter is equal to a prescribed number, a process for rotating a reel is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

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 obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display unit having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a predetermined bet number is set. Then, when the player operates the start lever, the reel starts to rotate, and when the player operates the stop button provided for each reel, the predetermined maximum delay from the operation timing. Stop rotation within the time range. A winning occurs according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

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

  In such a slot machine, when a predetermined bet number is not set, when the start lever is operated upward by the player, a predetermined bet number is set and the predetermined bet number is set. A slot machine is described in which the reel starts rotating when the start lever is operated downward (see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

JP 2000-176079 A JP 2001-120709 A

  However, in the slot machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the operation of the start lever differs between when the predetermined bet number is set and when the rotation of the reel is started. Convenience could not be improved.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that improves the convenience of the player.

(1) Provided with 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,
An operation means (for example, a start switch 7) that can be operated by a player;
A game value storage means (for example, a credit counter) for storing a player-owned game value;
Bet amount storage means (for example, a BET counter) for storing bet numbers using the game value;
Processing execution means (main control unit 41) for executing predetermined processing;
The process execution means includes
When one predetermined operation means (for example, start switch 7) is operated,
The game value is stored in the game value storage means (for example, when NO is determined in S77 in FIG. 8), and the unit game possible bet number (one game) can be performed ( For example, when the specified number of three is not stored in the betting number storage means (for example, when the BET counter is not the specified number, NO in S47), the betting number is calculated using the gaming value. A first process (for example, a process for setting a BET counter = a prescribed number, a process to be executed until YES is determined in S76, see timing T1 in FIG. 26) to be stored in the number storage unit,
When the unit betable bet number is stored in the bet number storage means (for example, when BET counter = specified number, YES in S47), the second process of starting the variable display of the variable display unit (For example, a process of rotating three reels, Sf3, see timing T2 in FIG. 26).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to combine the operation of storing the bet number in the bet number storage unit using the game value and the operation of starting the variable display of the variable display unit. Convenience can be improved.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
A notifying unit (for example, a payout amount display unit 12) for notifying information about a game;
Notification state control means (for example, main control unit 41, FIG. 24B) for controlling the notification state of the notification unit;
Setting change control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the setting change state in which the degree of advantage can be changed by changing the setting value to any one of the setting values (for example, a numerical value of 1 to 6). )
The notification state control means includes
As a result of the game, the notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a state in which the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12),
At the time of power-on of the slot machine, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the notification state at the time of occurrence of power interruption (for example, the same display state as the display state of the payout number display unit 12 at the time of power interruption)
After the setting change state ends, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a state where “0” is displayed on the payout number display unit 12),
When the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the specific state (for example, the state in which the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12), the notification of the notification unit is made when a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 30 seconds have passed). The state is controlled to the predetermined state (for example, a state in which “0” is displayed on the payout number display unit 12) (for example, FIGS. 24B and 24E).

  According to such a structure, preparation can be prevented, reducing the work burden of a salesclerk by controlling the alerting | reporting state of an alerting | reporting part to a predetermined state when predetermined time passes in a specific state.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The slot machine includes a plurality (three) of the variable display units, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units,
The operation means includes derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by a player to derive a display result,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Of the combinations of the display results of the plurality of variable display units, a prize indicating whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of identification information on a predetermined line (for example, a winning line LN) straddling the plurality of variable display units. A winning determination means for determining (for example, a winning determination process);
Suggestion means (for example, processing for suggesting cherry lip winning by the sub-control unit 91) indicating that the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) that allows the occurrence of a predetermined winning. And
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) and the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure (for example, the stop switch is operated at the timing when the target is successfully pressed) A display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as the display result of the specific variable display section (for example, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C) of the plurality of variable display sections. (For example, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), cherry symbols are aligned on the winning line LN),
When the determination result of the pre-decision means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) and the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the specific procedure (for example, stop at the timing when the target fails) When the switch is operated), a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line is different from the specific identification information as the display result of the specific variable display section (for example, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C). On the other hand, a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (f)). As described above, the replay symbols are aligned on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. For example, a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as the display result of the right reel is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 19F, the right reel 2R on the winning line LN). Cherry design is derived).

  According to such a configuration, even when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the specific procedure, the display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the identification information displayed on the predetermined line.

  When the derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing or when the derivation operation means is operated so as to stop the variable display in a specific order, the variable display is stopped in a specific order. The operation may be a specific operation that is determined in advance, such as when the operation is performed at a specific timing.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The notification unit notifies information related to game value (for example, information related to the number of medals paid out).

  According to such a structure, the countermeasure with respect to preparation can be performed with respect to the alerting | reporting part which a player can execute preparation easily.

(5) In the slot machine of (2) or (4) above,
When the notification state control means controls the notification state of the notification unit to the specific state (for example, a state where the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12) when the power is turned on, the predetermined time elapses (for example, 30 seconds), the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the predetermined state (for example, a state where “0” is displayed on the payout number display unit 12).

  According to such a configuration, even if the notification unit is not in a predetermined state when the power is turned on, the notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to a predetermined state when the predetermined time has elapsed. The notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to a predetermined state by the power-on operation at the time of opening the store without waiting.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (2), (4), (5) above,
When the predetermined time elapses without starting a new game after the previous game ends, a customer waiting state is entered (for example, a demonstration effect is executed when 30 seconds elapses from the end of the previous game). .

  According to such a configuration, the timer for controlling the notification state of the notification unit to a predetermined state and the timer for controlling the customer waiting state can be made common.

(7) In the slot machine of any of (2), (4) to (6) above,
A power saving mode in which the power consumption of the slot machine is reduced by the elapse of the predetermined time without starting a new game after the end of the previous game (for example, the power saving mode is entered after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game). ).

  According to such a configuration, the timer that controls the notification state of the notification unit to a predetermined state and the timer that switches to the power saving mode can be shared.

(8) In the slot machine of (3) above,
The derivation control means is a timing when the determination result of the pre-decision means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) and the derivation operation means is operated in the specific procedure (for example, when the target is successfully pushed) When the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated), not only the specific variable display section (for example, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C) but also the predetermined variable display section (for example, the right reel 2R) A display result in which the upper identification information becomes the specific identification information is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 19C, cherry symbols are arranged on all reels on the winning line LN).

  According to such a configuration, regardless of whether or not the display result that is the specific identification information is derived in the specific variable display section, the display result that is the specific identification information is also derived in the predetermined variable display section. The control content for the predetermined variable display section can be shared.

(9) In the slot machine of (3) or (8) above,
The predetermined variable display section includes a first predetermined variable display section (for example, the middle reel 2C) and a second predetermined variable display section (for example, the right reel 2R),
The derivation control unit is configured such that the identification information on the predetermined line is the specific identification information as a display result of the first predetermined variable display unit and the second predetermined variable display unit, regardless of the timing at which the derivation operation unit is operated. (For example, in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R shown in [Reel Arrangement] in the modified example, a cherry symbol is always derived on the winning line LN when winning the cherry lip. ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cope with various controls, and it is possible to execute the control suited to the machine in a flexible manner.

(10) In the slot machine of any of (3), (8), and (9) above,
In the derivation control means, the predetermined determination result of the pre-decision means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning), and the predetermined variable display section is ahead of the specific variable display section (for example, the left reel 2L). When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure for deriving the display result (for example, the right reel 2R), the display information of the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit. A result is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 22B, a cherry symbol is derived on the right reel 2R on the pay line LN).

  According to such a configuration, since the display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information is derived as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit before the specific variable display unit is operated, the specific variable display unit It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the display result displayed on the predetermined line before the operation.

(11) In the slot machine of any of (3), (8) to (10) above,
In the predetermined prize, the derivation control means derives a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line is different from the specific identification information as the display result of the specific variable display unit, and the predetermined variable display unit This is a winning that also occurs when a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as a display result (for example, as shown in FIG. Even if the cherry symbol is not derived to the reel 2L and the middle reel 2C and the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN, a re-game winning is generated).

  According to such a configuration, a prize is generated even if a display result as specific identification information is not derived in the specific variable display section, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(12) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (11) above,
When the first process is executed, a first sound (for example, “bashi” shown at timing T1 in FIG. 26D) can be output, and when the second process is executed, a second sound ( For example, sound output means (speakers 53 and 54) capable of outputting “don” shown at timing T2 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, since different sounds can be output when the first process is executed and when the second process is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(13) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (12) above,
The effect that has been executed (for example, the effect P in which the character P is walking) can be updated when the first process is executed (for example, the character P walks at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 26E). The first production update means that the character P and the character Q are updated to the production that the character Q walks when the character Q is added,
The effect that has been executed (the effect that character P and character Q are walking) can be updated when the second process is executed (for example, at timing T2 shown in FIG. 26E, character P and character (2) a second effect update means that is updated from the effect that Q is walking to the effect that character P and character Q discover the treasure box.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be gathered at the timing when the production is updated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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 flowchart of a game process. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of a related process at the time of a game start. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of a related process at the time of a game start. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of a related process at the time of a game start. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of a related process at the time of a game start. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of bonus, the design combination of a bonus, and the technical matter relevant to a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the 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 small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of output, the design combination of an output, and the technical matter relevant to an output. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming 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 reel control at the time of a re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a small combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a small combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting aspect of various alerting | reporting parts. It is a figure for demonstrating the display pattern of the payout number display part. It is a figure for demonstrating lever-on operation etc.

  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. 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. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed 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) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 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.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  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. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like.

  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, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a payout number of medals and an error code in the event of an error (hereinafter referred to as a payout number display). 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 for informing the set number of bets, the insertion request LED 17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, and the start switch 7 can be operated to start the game. It is in a wait state after waiting for the start of the start of the LED 2 and the start switch 7 (notifying the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). LED 19 during the wait to notify the replay after replay winning Replay During LED20 indicating that a being arm is provided.

  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 a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is formed so as to rise from the lower left to the upper right. 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 is arranged on the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell- (Bell-Bell) makes it 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 to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. The symbols that can be selected and displayed (display results) are those that are displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and four frames ahead from there. It is a symbol for a total of 5 frames. When a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started. 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.

  As for the symbol arrangement of each reel in FIG. 2, cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. In addition, the watermelon symbols are always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. In each reel, the range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time is within 5 frames, so it is always possible to derive a cherry symbol on the right reel 2R when winning a cherry lip winning, which will be described later, and always when winning a watermelon It is possible to derive a watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example 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. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 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.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). 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. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, 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.

[About game processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process. In the game process, a game start related process (Sd1), a winning determination process (Sd2), a payout process (Sd3), and a game end process (Sd4) are executed in this order. Return to.

  In the game start-related process in Sd1, the main control unit 41 waits in a state where the bet number can be set, sets a specified number of bets according to the game state, and uses the latched random number for internal lottery. Based on the above-described process (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not a winning for each combination is permitted, a process for rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player In response to the detection, processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is executed.

  In the winning determination process in Sd2, when the main control unit 41 determines in S4 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has stopped, according to the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. Processing for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In the payout process in Sd3, the main control unit 41 adds credits and medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small role if the occurrence of a win is determined in Sd2 In the case of replay, a replay game flag that can specify the type of replay is set in the RAM and a replay game can be given. In the game end process in Sd4, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

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

[About game start related processing]
Next, a flowchart of the game start related process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the game start related process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared (S10), and a prescribed number according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, The same as the upper limit number, which is 3 in any gaming state) is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S11), and a replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Whether or not the next game (game to be started from now) is a replay game is determined based on whether or not it is played (S12).

  If it is determined in S12 that the next game (game to be started now) is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 in S14, and the number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 The BET counter is determined whether or not the BET counter value is the specified number (3 in this case), that is, whether or not the betting number that is the game start condition is set (S15). If the value of is not a specified number, the process returns to S14. When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the number of bets by replay winning is completed, the process proceeds to S19.

  In S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of credit stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, is 50, which is the upper limit value. When it is determined in S19 that it is the upper limit value, the input impossible flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S20), and the process proceeds to S22. In S20, when the insertion disable flag is set, processing for turning off the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed.

  If it is determined in S19 that the value is not the upper limit value, that is, if it is determined that credits can be inserted, the process proceeds to S21. If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game, the process directly proceeds to S21.

  In S21, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the insertion prohibition flag is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after the replay winning, the bet number setting is completed before the bet number setting is completed and the setting for the bet number is not accepted, and the bet number setting is completed. The medal inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively received and credits are added. The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion prohibition flag in S21, and sets the BET switch valid LED 21 when the bet number can be set. Execute the process to light up.

  In S22, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. If it is determined in S22 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal can be inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the hopper tank side ( S23), the process proceeds to S30. If it is determined in S22 that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and a new medal is inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side. Is prohibited (S24), and the process proceeds to S30.

  In S30, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the insertion medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an insertion medal flag indicating that the insertion medal has been detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30, the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31), and the non-insertable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Whether or not a medal can be inserted is determined based on whether or not a medal can be inserted (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted in S32, the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to determine whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is sent as a normal command. The trust buffer is set (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S22. A command set in a buffer such as a normal command transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by a command transmission process that is a timer interrupt process. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S33, a credit command indicating the value of the credit counter after adding 1 and indicating that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound is set in the normal command transmission buffer in S38. In S40, 1 is added to the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to S22, and if the value of the credit counter is 50, the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S42 and the process returns to S22.

  In S45, it is determined whether or not an operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating a rising edge of the start switch 7 is set. Furthermore, the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned on and all the switches are turned off. In S45, in addition to whether any switch is turned on or not, the other edge is set. Whether or not the switch is OFF is also determined.

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected, or if another switch for which the start switch 7 has been operated is operated, the process proceeds to S51. In S45, if the operation of the start switch 7 is detected effectively, the process proceeds to S46 and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, referring to the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number, that is, whether or not a bet number serving as a game start condition is set. Determine whether.

  If the value of the BET counter is not a prescribed number in S47, the process proceeds to S75 described later. If the value of the BET counter is a prescribed number, the throw-in disable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S48, and The path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, the medal flow path is set as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in S21 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout opening 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. After S49, an internal lottery process is executed in S50. After the process of S50 ends, the process proceeds to Sf1 (see FIG. 9).

  In S51, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in S51, the process proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 8 to clear the rising edge.

  In S76, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S76, the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77, the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S77, 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter in S78, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter in S79, and the process returns to S76.

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the BET counter is added. If the BET counter is not added, the process returns to S22. In addition, when the BET counter in S80 is added, not only the addition in S79 but also the addition in S14 after the rip freeze is canceled by the MAXBET switch 6 operation. On the other hand, if the BET counter is added, a BET command indicating that the bet number corresponding to the number added in S81 has been added and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is output (FIG. 26). As shown in (D), “the BET sound“ bashi ”is present” is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in S52, the process returns to S22. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the process proceeds to S53 and the rising edge is cleared. In S54, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  If it is not determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, it is determined in S56 whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. If the value of the BET counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34 is driven to drive the BET counter. Control for paying out the medals for the value stored in (that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the bet number and setting the value of the BET counter to 0), the start of paying out medals, and the betting number adjustment The betting number adjustment process for setting the payout start command to notify the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, in S58, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and the process returns to S22. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, or when it is determined that the value of the BET counter is 0 in S56, the value stored in the credit counter by driving the hopper motor 34 in S59. Control for paying out medals for the minute (that is, control for returning medal memorized as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of paying out medals, and credit settlement in the replay game A betting number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying whether there is a credit settlement when there is a bet amount or not in the normal command transmission buffer. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, in S58, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and the process returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

  In Sf1, it is determined whether or not a wait time (eg, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game. If the wait time has not elapsed, the wait time has elapsed. stand by. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (Sf2) and the reel rotation is started (Sf3). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have started to rotate is generated, and the generated reel rotation start command is stored in the command buffer (Sf4). The reel rotation start command is also a command for causing the sub-control unit 91 to output a reel rotation start sound (“Don” as shown in FIG. 26D). Next, referring to the table index, the table creation data is specified, and based on the identified table creation data, the stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning status, and the stop status of other reels Is created for each rotating reel (Sf6), and the work initialization code at the completion of stop preparation is set in the register (Sf7). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R has been detected (Sf8). When the operation of the stop buttons 8L, 8C, 8R is detected in Sf8, the number of steps (stop operation position) from the reel reference position at that time in the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R corresponding to the operated stop button. And the number of steps corresponding to the stop reel is set (Sf9). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated, and the generated reel stop command is stored in the command buffer (Sf10). Then, it waits until the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (Sf12).

  Then, when the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped, it is determined whether all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped (Sf13). If the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not stopped, the process returns to Sf6. If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the game start related process is ended.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (Sd2 in FIG. 5 and FIGS. 10 to 15) is performed to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Etc.) is performed. Further, the state shown in FIG. 16 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process (Sd3 in FIG. 5) is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, 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). Further, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process (Sd4 in FIG. 5), a process (see FIG. 16, etc.) for setting the game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[Winners etc.]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the types of bonuses, bonus symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the bonus. The name of a winning combination shows the name of a bonus that is a winning combination accompanied by a shift to an advantageous state, and the symbol combination column shows a combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. The payout number operation column indicates that the BB operates. In the remarks column, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning and winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 441 or more.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are diagrams for explaining the types of re-gamer, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer, and technical matters related to the re-gamer. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the re-playing combination names Lip 1 to Lip 16 are shown as the winning combination names. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination (re-playing combination) is a winning combination. In the payout number operation column, it is shown that a re-game is given in which the bet number of the next game is automatically set without using a medal (the next game can be performed without using a medal). ing. In the remarks column, other names of the replays 1 to 16 are shown. For example, the lip 1 is called a middle stage replay because the replays are arranged in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. In the remarks column, the game state (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination is shown for the replay that is an opportunity to transfer the game state. In the following description, replay may be simply referred to as “lip”.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams for explaining the types of small roles, symbol combinations of small roles, and technical matters related to small roles. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the kind of small combination is shown as the winning combination name. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination is a prize. In the payout number operation column, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is shown. FIG. 15 is a diagram for describing the type of the outcome, the symbol combination of the outcome, and the technical matters related to the outcome. The outcome of FIG. 15 is when winning one of 9 bell left 1-8, 9 bells 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8, which will be described later, and winning 9 This is a specific outcome that is derived only when the winning combination that is won is missed without being operated according to the operation procedure according to the type of the bell. For such a specific outcome, no medal is paid out. In the remarks column of FIG. 13, index symbols and the like corresponding to other ways of calling the winning combination are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned when a combination of symbols that generate a prize stops on the winning line LN. For example, the index symbol of bell 1, bell 2, and AT1 to AT32 is “bell”, and the indicator symbol of watermelon is “watermelon”. In the present embodiment, a notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as a winning suggestion effect) for notifying a corresponding index symbol when winning a lottery target to be described later is executed.

  In addition, for the watermelon among the winning combinations, the symbol “bell” is the same as the indicator symbol of the right-down bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell, although it is not a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is determined as a special winning design. The specific winning symbol is a symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R in the combination of winning symbols of the right-down watermelon, and can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning / winning the right-down watermelon. When the watermelon is won, an effect using the index symbol and an effect using the specific winning symbol can be executed. In the notice effect, a character image of a symbol corresponding to the index symbol and the specific winning symbol is displayed.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, and bonuses that are improved compared to when the winning probability of a small role is in RT0 to RT4. Among them, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 16). Specifically, normal (most of games) is controlled by RT1. Then, when winning the preparation lip (Lip 4) in RT1, the process shifts to RT2, where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1. Furthermore, when the winning lip (Lip 5) is won in RT2, the process shifts to RT3 having a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT2. Further, in RT2, when a fall lip (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins or a bell spills (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process proceeds to RT1. Also, at RT3, when a falling lip (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins or bell spills (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process proceeds to RT1. RT2 and RT3 are gaming states that have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1 and are advantageous to the player.

  When one of BB1 to BB5 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB win occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is terminated by paying out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG. The types of replays to be randomly selected are determined for each RT type (see FIG. 17). During the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a bell winning 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.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter, the winning lottery object combination is also referred to as a winning combination) for each gaming state. The lottery target column indicates the name, the winning combination column indicates the combination of winning combinations included in the lottery target, and the game status column indicates the lottery for each RT type with a circle. It indicates that the target combination is a lottery target. For example, the reach eye lip shown in FIG. 17 is a lottery target in any state of RT0 to RT3, but is not drawn in RT4. Also, in RT4, replays other than off, pass through, middle tier lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are set not to win. Instead, the winning probabilities of the middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are set higher in the RT4 state than in other RT states.

  Further, the replay will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. 17. For example, in the gaming state of RT 1, it is determined that the operation procedure (hereinafter also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for winning the lip 4 is different for each lottery object combination. Yes. For example, the preparation lip 1 is set so that the lip 4 is awarded when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and the lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 is awarded when the first reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Has been. In the gaming state of RT1, when any of the preparation lips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is correctly answered, Lip 4 wins and the gaming state shifts to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT1. Further, for the middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip, the type of winning combination (replay type) derived from the operation timing and operation procedure is determined. Specific contents will be described later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18, in a gaming state other than RT4, a bonus may be won simultaneously with other winning combinations. For example, for BB1, only BB1 wins alone, BB1 and reach lip, BB1 and middle cherry lip, BB1 and strong cherry lip, BB1 and weak cherry lip, BB1 and chance 1, BB1 and chance 2, and There are cases where a combination of BB1 and watermelon is won. In addition, in the bonus, for example, a common bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined that a winning combination is made with a very high probability. The common 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, the common bell winning 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.

  In addition, the ratio of the winning combination that is won at the same time as the bonus is as follows: reach> middle cherry lip> strong cherry lip> weak cherry lip> watermelon> chance 1> chance 2. The percentage of winning the bonus alone is set lower than the percentage of winning simultaneously. Therefore, the player can have an expectation for a bonus winning when a later-described notification effect (winning suggestion effect) that is suggested to be won by some lottery target role is executed.

  In addition, 9-bell left 1-8, 1-9 out of 9 bells, and 9-bell right 1-8 are the operation procedures (correction procedure) to win the unrecognized bell 1 or bell 2 for each lottery role. Are defined differently. For example, in 1 of 9 bells, reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, and when the other reels 2C are stopped for the first time, they can be pulled in. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the winning order bell (top bell, AT1, AT12, AT23, AT30) wins only in the case, and when the pull-in is impossible, the outcome of the mid-out is derived.

  For the lottery target roles shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target role in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, in any state of RT0 to RT4, for example, “360” is determined as the number of determination values, and is won by 360/65536. Among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to a bonus or a small role is determined so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to the re-playing role is determined so that the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonuses and RT2 and RT3. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  During non-AT, the main control unit 41 has a specific lottery object combination (in this embodiment, the middle stage cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, the watermelon, BB1 to BB5, common to each other shown in FIGS. 17 and 18). When (Bell) wins, an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control to AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, by random number lottery that an AT will be started after 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game.

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target It is determined so as to differ depending on the type of the combination. For example, the AT lottery is performed in the order of the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, the watermelon, and the common bell, and the common bell is lowest. In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are the same when the same specific lottery target is won When the specific lottery target is not simultaneously won with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when winning strong cherry lip), for example, when winning with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when winning BB1 + strong cherry lip) An AT lottery will be held so that is higher.

  When the internal lottery wins the simultaneous winning combination and the AT lottery is performed, the sub control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect indicating whether or not the AT winning is performed at a predetermined timing. . As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. Such an effect of displaying a predetermined image is performed together with a control for outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and a control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. Note that any one of the controls may be performed alone, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are performed, and LED lighting is not performed). .

  The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to prompt an operation to the effect switch 56 and displaying a predetermined image that suggests the reliability of BB winning or AT winning according to the operation to the effect switch 56. . The struck-up effect is BB winning by urging repeated operation to the effect switch 56, increasing a predetermined meter image according to the repeated operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reaching MAX. Or it is an effect that suggests that you have won the AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at different ratios depending on whether BB winning and AT winning, only BB winning or AT winning, or whether BB winning or AT winning is done. The winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that at least BB winning or AT winning is determined to execute the winning suggesting effect, and even if BB winning or AT winning is not performed, the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined rate. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, in the case of a small winning combination with high BB winning reliability. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is performed but also when the BB winning or the AT winning is not performed.

  Also, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on at least whether the BB winning or AT winning is won. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when it is executed, the reliability of BB winning or AT winning is in the order of consecutive hit effect, button effect, and character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Thus, the ratio is determined so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies the internal winning for the rush lip, the winning / non-winning AT, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing by an internal winning command and an AT lottery command to be described later. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by a lottery of the timing for starting AT (a lottery for starting AT after 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game). For example, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 0 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed for the game (AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). Further, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a sign effect (effect that wins AT win) is executed for 31 games, a win suggestion effect is executed on the 32nd game, and AT win is notified.

  Here, even when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the AT has not been won by an AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect for notifying that the AT is not winning) as a gaze effect. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can win that the cherry lip is won by the internal winning command, and can be specified that the AT is not won by the AT lottery command. Not decided. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery of the number of games for executing the winning selection suggestion effect from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games for the winning selection suggestion effect.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB win, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is completed after winning the BB, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or becomes 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

  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, and as a result, the RT 3 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts, for example, from the next game in which the entry rip is won (the subtraction start opportunity is established) at RT2. The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT3 over the determined number of AT games.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 wins a special lottery target (in this embodiment, a BAR-equipped lip, a middle cherry lip, a strong cherry lip, a weak cherry lip, a chance 1, a chance 2, and a watermelon). In this case, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, it is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

  When the extra lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The addition suggestion effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding symbol symbol when any of the lottery object combinations is won and when any winning combination is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the index symbols of the lower right bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell are bells. In addition, the watermelon is not a symbol aligned with the invalid line LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned, but the same “bell” as the bell indicator symbol is defined as the specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R among combinations of winning symbols of the lower right watermelon included in the watermelon, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning the lower right watermelon. . When the watermelon is won, an effect using the index symbol and an effect using the specific winning symbol can be executed. In the notice effect, a character image of a symbol corresponding to the index symbol and the specific winning symbol is displayed. When the cherry lip is won, a notice effect (winning suggestion effect) indicating that the cherry is won is executed. For example, when winning a cherry lip (when winning a strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, or middle cherry lip), a character image corresponding to a cherry symbol is displayed.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a gaming state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, etc. Send multiple types of commands including

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The The sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won based on the internal winning command. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination is won, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT start timing (AT win) It is a command that can specify the number of games).

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command capable of specifying a non-AT is transmitted, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When set and AT is started, a command capable of specifying AT is transmitted.

  The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game is started. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

  As a result of the BB lottery and AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, and when BB is won, a message such as “BB confirmed!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired!” Is displayed along with the message “AT confirmed!” The number of AT games acquired such as “AT over 100 games after the end of BB!” Can be specified together with the message “BB / AT confirmed!” An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Note that, when a BB win is made in a game in which BB is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for informing the BB winning.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect based on the background image according to the state. The navigation effect is executed based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identify and report the number of additional games.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls the predetermined notification means such as an effect based on a background image according to the state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, and an extra suggestion effect. However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like are notified to the main control unit 41. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. Further, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the extra winning effect is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIG. 16 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 to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, depending on the operation procedure (operation order, operation timing) at the time of winning the bell at RT0, bell spillage that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived. (See FIG. 15). 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, when winning the preparation lip, the process proceeds to RT2. In order to win the preparation lip, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the preparation lips 1 to 6 and winning the preparation lip.

  Even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of RT2. That is, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, there is a possibility that the maintenance lips 1 to 3 may be won in RT2, and when one of the maintenance lips 1 to 3 is won, the maintenance lip that is won is won. Predetermined push order (predetermined operation procedure. For example, the first left stop when the maintenance lip 1 is won, the first middle stop when the maintenance lip 2 is won, the right first when the maintenance lip 3 is won. When the stop operation is performed at 1 stop), Lip 1 can win and maintain RT2, while when the stop operation is stopped in a pressing order other than the predetermined pressing order, the fall replay (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins and falls to RT1 Resulting in.

  Furthermore, when winning at any one of 9 bell left 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8 at RT2, Bell that is the outcome to move to RT1 by the operating procedure A spill is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, there is a possibility that the entry lip may be won in RT2, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined pushing order, the entry lip (lip 5) wins and RT3 is won. May be controlled. However, even when controlled by RT3, depending on the pressing order and operation timing at the time of winning the bell, a bell spill that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the preparation lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the preparation lip may be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In RT2, when any of maintenance replies 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay (through lip) can be executed. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by a normal replay winning by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect. In RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed when a bell (9 bells) is won. 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. Further, in RT2, when any of the rush lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the rush lip (lip 5) can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by a rush lip (lip 5) winning.

  In RT3, at the time of winning the bell, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed. 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 RT3. In addition, when the bell is spilled and stopped due to a mistake in the operating procedure at the time of winning the bell at RT3, the ball falls to RT1.

  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 RT3 is controlled and maintained by the RT3. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to RT3 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT3 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the rush lips 1 to 6 at RT3 and the rush lip (lip 5) being awarded. 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 RT3 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT3 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, a transition outcome is derived depending on the timing and falls to RT1 at the time of winning the bell. As a result, during RT3 after the end of ART, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the end of ART, so that the transition is made to RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 to BB5 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 to BB5 are won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, a winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that BB is won, and the player can grasp that BB1 to BB5 are won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, and ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT0.

[Reel control when winning a small role]
FIG. 19 to FIG. 23 are diagrams for explaining reel control at the time of winning a small combination. In the present embodiment, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is executed when a winning combination such as cherry lip (strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, middle cherry lip) or watermelon is won. By executing the announcement effect (winning suggestion effect), it is possible to indicate which lottery target role has been won. In spite of these effects being executed, the character image (for example, the symbol indicating cherry or the symbol indicating watermelon) displayed in the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is not on the winning line but on the invalid line. When the display result is shown, there is a possibility that the display result on the invalid line may be mistaken as a game result.

  In the present embodiment, in order to prevent a player from misidentifying an image displayed in such a notification effect (winning suggestion effect), in relation to the symbols actually displayed on the winning line LN, the following Such reel control is executed. FIG. 19 shows the reel control when the strong cherry lip or the weak cherry lip is won. In FIG. 19, stop operations are executed in the order of stop of left, middle, and right. When the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle, and right stop, stop the stop switch 8L by aiming at the 3rd red 7 pattern shown in FIG. Let If you press the stop switch in such a position, you can prevent the cherry and watermelon from being dropped. When the strong cherry lip is won, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for displaying the cherry character image in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

  FIGS. 19A to 19C show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the eye pressing is successful, and FIGS. 19D to 19F show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the eye pressing fails. The timing at which the pressing will be successful and the timing at which the pressing will fail will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is first stopped at the time of strong cherry lip winning, the timing when the second cherry symbol of FIG. Since the range from the second cherry symbol to the symbol four frames ahead is the range that can be pulled in, the 18th blank symbol, the 19th replay symbol, the 20th bell symbol, the 1st watermelon symbol of the left reel 2L When the stop operation of the stop switch 8L is executed in the lower position or when the second cherry symbol is in the lower position of the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol is stopped in the lower position of the left reel 2L. Is possible. Such a case is the timing when the target is successful. In addition, when the stop operation of the stop switch 8L is executed when the 3rd red 7 design to the 17th bar design are in the lower position of the left reel 2L, the cherry design stops at the lower position of the left reel 2L. It becomes impossible to make it. Such a case is the timing at which the failure to push is made.

  If the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the strong cherry lip winning is achieved, the cherry symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 19 (a). Then, the stop switch 8C is stopped by aiming the No. 3 red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 2 in the frame of the see-through window 3 in the middle reel 2C. When the stop switch 8C is stopped at the timing when the eye is successfully pressed, the cherry symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel as shown in FIG. Further, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R, when the strong cherry lip is won, the cherry symbols always stop at the upper stage as shown in FIG. 19 (c). As shown in FIG. 19 (c), three cherry symbols stop on the winning line LN, and the re-gamer wins. This shows a case where the symbol combination indicating the winning of the lip 15 at the time of the strong cherry lip winning shown in FIG. 17 is derived.

  In addition, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the pressing of the strong cherry lip is failed, the replay symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 19 (d). Next, when the stop switch 8C is operated to stop in the middle reel 2C at the timing of successful pressing, the replay symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel as shown in FIG. 19 (e). However, since the cherry pattern is always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R, the right reel 2R has the right reel 2R shown in FIG. ) The cherry symbol always stops at the top as shown. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), on the winning line LN, the symbols are stopped by the symbol combination of replay-replay-cherry, and the re-game player wins. This shows a case where the symbol combination indicating the winning of the lip 16 at the time of the strong cherry lip winning shown in FIG. 17 is derived.

  When the left reel 2L is successfully pressed and the center reel 2C is unsuccessfully pressed, the cherry-replay-cherry symbol combination is displayed on the winning line LN. When the left reel 2L fails to be pressed and the center reel 2C is successfully pressed, the replay-cherry-cherry symbol combination is displayed on the winning line LN. In any case, a cherry symbol is displayed on the winning line LN (upper stage of the right reel 2R).

  When the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the cherry lip is won, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing of successful pressing as shown in FIGS. 19 (a) to (c), the left Cherry symbols are arranged on the winning line LN including the reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the cherry lip is won, and as shown in FIGS. 19D to 19F, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the eye press fails. The replay symbols are aligned on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN, while the cherry symbols are derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Thus, even when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at a timing different from the success timing, the display result indicating the cherry lip winning is derived to the right reel 2R on the pay line LN. That is, the symbol displayed in the notice effect (winning suggestion effect) is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to indicate that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is the cherry lip winning both at the timing when the pressing is successful and at the timing when the pressing fails, and the display result displayed on the winning line LN. Can be prevented from being misunderstood as a result of a game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the strong cherry lip winning is selected and the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the pressing is successful, only the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are used. The right reel 2R also has cherry patterns. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the cherry symbols are derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, the cherry symbols can be derived to the right reel 2R, as shown in FIGS. 19C and 19F. In addition, the control content for the right reel 2R can be shared.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 19C and 19F, even when the pressing is successful and the cherry symbols are derived for all the reels, the pressing fails and the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are loaded. Even if the cherry symbol is not derived and the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN, the re-game player wins as a strong cherry lip winning. Therefore, a winning occurs even if the cherry symbols are not derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (g), when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the weak cherry lip winning is successful, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are stopped. The cherry symbols are derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Instead, in the right reel, a cherry symbol is derived on the invalid line LM4 (lower stage of the right reel 2R). Therefore, when a winning suggestion effect that suggests a cherry lip winning is executed and a stop operation is executed at the timing when the winning is successful, the strong cherry lip winning is weak depending on the position of the cherry symbol on the right reel 2R. You can check if the cherry lip is won. FIG. 19 (g) shows a case where a symbol combination indicating the winning of Lip 15 at the time of weak cherry lip winning is derived.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19 (h), when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the weak cherry lip wins, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are stopped. The replay symbol is derived and the cherry symbol is derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. The symbol combination (Replay-Replay-Cherry) on the winning line LN is the same as the symbol combination on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the hit is failed in the strong cherry lip winning. It is. Therefore, it can be shown that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is a cherry lip winning, and the misrecognition of the display result displayed on the winning line LN can be prevented. Since the same display result is derived in FIG. 19 (f) and FIG. 19 (h), it can be determined that the cherry lip has been won, but it cannot be determined whether the cherry lip is strong or weak.

  In addition, if only one of the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C was successfully pressed when winning the weak cherry lip, the cherry pattern was derived on the winning line LN of the reel that was successfully pressed and failed. The reel is controlled so as to derive a replay symbol. Then, with respect to the right reel 2R, control for deriving the cherry symbol on the pay line LN (upper stage of the right reel 2R) is performed.

  FIG. 20 shows the case where the middle cherry lip is won. In FIG. 20, the stop operation is executed in the order of stop in the middle, left, and right. When the middle reel 2 </ b> C is first stopped, the stop switch 8 </ b> L is stopped aiming at the third red 7 pattern shown in FIG. 2 within the frame of the see-through window 3. The red 7 symbol is a symbol that is common to the cherry symbol and the red color.

  When the middle reel 2C is operated at the timing when the middle cherry lip is won, the red 7 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C as shown in FIG. Further, when the left reel 2L is operated at a timing when the left reel 2L is successfully pressed, as shown in FIG. 20B, the cherry symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 2L. Further, when the right reel 2R is operated at the timing when it is successfully pushed, the cherry symbol stops at the upper stage of the right reel 2R and the red 7 symbol stops at the lower stage of the right reel 2R, as shown in FIG. 20 (c). To do. In addition, FIG.20 (c) is a symbol combination in case BB5 is elected simultaneously with a middle stage cherry winning. Thus, not only the arrangement of the cherry symbols on the right reel 2R but also the red 7 symbols on the middle reel 2C can suggest the cherry lip winning, and the result of the game that will win the cherry is not on the winning line LN. Can be prevented.

  When the stop switch is operated at a timing when both the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C fail to be pressed, a replay symbol is derived on the winning line LN for the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right reel A cherry symbol is derived on the upper stage of 2R. That is, the same control as in FIG. 19 (f) and FIG. 19 (h) is executed. In this way, it is possible to share the control when executed at the timing when the hit failure occurs regardless of whether the weak cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, or the middle cherry lip is won. In addition, when only one of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is successfully pressed, a cherry symbol is derived on the winning line LN of the reel that has been successfully pressed, and a replay symbol is displayed for the failed reel. Reel control to be derived is performed. Then, with respect to the right reel 2R, control for deriving the cherry symbol on the pay line LN (upper stage of the right reel 2R) is performed.

  FIG. 21 shows a case where a watermelon is won. In FIG. 21, the stop operation is executed in the order of stop of left, middle, and right. FIGS. 21A to 21C show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the eye press fails. The timing of the failure to press will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time when a watermelon is won, when the No. 1 watermelon symbol, No. 6 watermelon symbol and No. 11 watermelon symbol of FIG. This is the timing. The timing at which the 12th bell symbol to the 16th bar symbol are stopped at the timing at which they are stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L is the timing at which the pressing failure occurs.

  When the stop switch 8L is operated to stop when the watermelon is won, the BAR symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. The BAR symbol is a symbol used as a symbol constituting the watermelon. Next, since the watermelon symbols are always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, the middle reel 2C is placed in the middle stage as shown in FIG. The watermelon design will always stop. Further, when the stop switch 8R is stopped at a timing at which the pushing failure occurs when the watermelon is won, the blank symbol a (bra a) stops at the lower stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 21 (c).

  Since the watermelon symbol is always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, as shown in FIG. 21, when the watermelon is won, the reel control is executed so that the watermelon symbol is always displayed in the middle stage in the middle reel 2C. can do. In this way, when the watermelon symbol is displayed on the winning line, the symbol displayed in the notice effect (winning suggestion effect) is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the result of the game for winning the watermelon is not on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 22 shows a case where a strong cherry lip, a weak cherry lip, or a middle cherry lip is won. In FIG. 22, stop operations are executed in the order of right, middle, and left stop. As shown in FIG. 22A, the right reel 2R is first stopped from when the reel is rotating. As shown in FIG. 22B, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, when the cherry lip is won, a cherry symbol always appears on the upper stage of the right reel 2R on the winning line. Therefore, the cherry lip winning can be suggested at the stage of the first stop. However, at this time point, it is unclear which symbols are stopped on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, so it is not known whether the cherry lip is strong, weak, or middle.

  When the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing of successful pressing, cherry symbols are arranged on the winning line as shown in FIG. Further, when the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing when the hit is successful, when the weak cherry lip is won, as shown in FIG. 22D, the replay-cherry-cherry is on the winning line. The pattern is complete. Further, when the stop switches 8L and 8C are operated to stop at the timing when the pressing is successful, when the middle stage cherry lip is selected, as shown in FIG. 22 (e), on the invalid line LM2 (the middle stage of the left reel 2L). The cherry design is derived. FIG. 22 (e) shows a case where the bonus and the middle cherry lip are won simultaneously. In the case of the middle stage cherry lip winning alone, there is no red 7 pattern on the right.

  As described above, when the right reel 2R is first stopped at the time of cherry lip winning, the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Therefore, it can be suggested that the display result displayed on the winning line LN before the operation of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is a cherry win. That is, it is suggested at the time of the first stop that the symbol displayed in the notice effect (winning suggestion effect) is displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the result of the game in which the cherry tree is won is not on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 23 shows a case where a watermelon is won. In FIG. 23, stop operations are executed in the order of middle, right, and left stops. As shown in FIG. 23A, the middle reel 2C is first stopped from when the reel is rotating. As shown in FIG. 23B, when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, when the watermelon is won, a watermelon symbol always appears in the middle stage of the middle reel 2C on the winning line. Therefore, a watermelon winning can be suggested at the stage of the first stop.

  As described above, when the middle reel 2C is first stopped at the time of winning the watermelon, the watermelon symbol is derived to the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the display result displayed on the winning line before the operation of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R.

[Notification mode of various notification units]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of notification units that notify various types of information related to games. The various notification units change the notification mode at the time of winning a small role. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a notification mode of various notification units. As the notification unit of the slot machine 1, there are 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 (hereinafter referred to as a BET display unit) for notifying the set bet number as shown in FIG. The notifying unit of the slot machine 1 includes a payout amount display unit (game assisting display) 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out as shown in FIG. Further, as a notification unit of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 24C, the reel LED 55 is turned on when a small combination wins, and the transmission corresponding to the see-through window 3 for notifying that the small combination has won is shown. There is an area 51b (hereinafter referred to as a winning display section).

  FIGS. 24A to 24C show the notification states of the various notification units when a middle bell win is generated as a small role winning as a result of playing a game (game). FIGS. 24D to 24F show the notification states of various notification units when the initial state is reached due to the establishment of various conditions. For example, when the middle bell wins, nine medals are paid out as shown in FIG. When the middle bell wins, the BET display unit is kept in the lit state as shown in FIG. When the middle bell wins, as shown in FIG. 24B, the payout number display unit 12 is displayed with a value indicating nine. The payout amount display unit 12 is displayed by segment display. When the middle bell wins, the reel LED 55 indicates that the middle bell has won, as shown in FIG. It can be confirmed by the winning display section that the portion corresponding to the bell symbol (index symbol shown in FIG. 13) shown in the middle of the reels 2L to 2R emits light.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, when 30 seconds have passed as a predetermined time without a BET operation after the middle-rank bell small prize is generated, the various informing units are displayed in FIG. ) To (f), the display mode changes to the initial state. For example, when 30 seconds elapse from the state of FIG. 24A, the BET display unit changes the display mode of the BET display unit to the LED off state shown in FIG. Also, the payout amount display unit 12 changes from the display of “09” shown in FIG. 24B to the state of “00” shown in FIG. Further, the winning display section changes from the lighting state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG. 24C to the light-off state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG.

  Here, the elapsed time of 30 seconds may be timed by a timer (not shown) that starts counting after the display by the payout of the small role provided on the game control board 40 side is executed. Further, with regard to the lighting time of the reel LED 55, the light-off control may be executed based on the information related to the timer timing transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. It should be noted that the timing for starting the small role winning may be from the time when the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped or from the time when the payout of medals is completed.

  Here, 30 seconds shown as the predetermined time is the same time as the transition time to the specific mode. The specific mode is a mode for executing a demonstration production (demonstration production). In the demonstration effect, for example, the characters appearing in the effect of the slot machine 1 and the contents of the story, the video explaining the effect to be executed, etc. flow in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. In order to cancel the demonstration effect as the specific mode, it is only necessary to insert a medal or perform a BET operation.

  In the specific mode, the power saving mode may be entered after 30 seconds have passed as the predetermined time. The power saving mode is a mode in which the amount of light and the volume are reduced compared to during the game in order to suppress power consumption in the slot machine 1 when the player is not playing a game. For example, in the power saving mode, the amount of light in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced and the volume is set to none. In the display area 51a, characters of “power saving mode” indicating that the current power saving mode is set are displayed. To cancel the power saving mode as the specific mode, it is sufficient to insert a medal or perform a BET operation.

  In this way, the demonstration effect is executed after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game. Therefore, the timer for counting 30 seconds from the small role winning and the timer for timing that the demonstration effect is executed after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game can be made common. Alternatively, the power saving mode may be set after 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game. In this way, a timer for timing 30 seconds from the small role winning and a timer for timing the switching to the power saving mode after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game can be shared.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display state of the various notification units is changed from the display state shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C to the states shown in FIGS. The display state changes to the initial display state indicated by. The setting change state is a state in which the setting value can be changed by the reset / setting switch 38. A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. The power supply box 100 is provided with a keyhole into which a store clerk inserts a setting key in order to switch to a setting change state when the power is turned on (at startup). When the key operation of turning the setting key owned by the store clerk to the right is inserted into the keyhole, the setting key switch 37 is turned on. A state in which the setting key switch 37 is turned on is a setting change state. On the other hand, when the key operation is performed by turning the setting key to the left while being inserted into the keyhole, the setting key switch 37 is turned off.

  Since the setting key switch 37 cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is unlocked and opened, a person other than the store clerk who owns the door key cannot operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside. Furthermore, since the setting key switch 37 cannot be operated unless the setting key is inserted into the keyhole, a person other than the store clerk who owns the setting key cannot operate the setting key switch 37.

  Further, the power box 100 includes a setting switch 38 for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery in the setting change state, and a power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided. Here, the set value is a value that specifies the winning probability in the internal lottery. The set value consists of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the most advantageous for the player (highest medal payout rate), and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the degree of advantage. (The medal payout rate is low). That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Here, a state in which the set value can be confirmed by displaying the set value read from the RAM on the set value display 24 is referred to as a setting confirmation state.

  The display states of the various notification units shown in FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (c) at the time of winning the small role are changed to the setting change state, thereby returning to the display states of FIGS. 24 (d) to (f) as initial states. Change.

  Further, when there is a settlement operation in which the credit switch and the set bet number are settled and returned by pressing the settlement switch 10, the display states of the various notification units shown in FIGS. 24 (d) to (f) change to the initial display state. Further, as a result of the BET operation for setting the number of bets by operating the MAX BET switch 6 or the like, the BET display unit immediately changes from the lit state of FIG. 24A to the unlit state of FIG. ) Is lit. Further, the payout amount display section 12 and the winning display section are changed from the display state as shown in FIGS. 24B and 24C to the initial state as shown in FIGS. 24E and 24F by the BET operation.

  The slot machine 1 has a backup power source. Therefore, even when a sudden power interruption (for example, a power failure) occurs, information stored in the backup area for a predetermined period by supplying backup power to the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Can be held. When the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 return from the power interruption, the display of various notification units shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C before the power interruption is performed based on the information and flags saved in the backup area. From the state, after the power interruption is restored by turning on the power again, the control is performed again to the states of FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (c). And various alerting | reporting parts are shown in FIG.24 (d)-(f) by time progress of 30 seconds after the electric power interruption return process which recovers from an electric power interruption is complete | finished, and the game process for starting a game is started. Display state. Also, if a power interruption occurs during the rotation of the reel, the reel is returned to the initial position after the recovery, and the various informing units complete a power interruption recovery process to recover from the power interruption and start the game. The display states shown in FIGS. 24D to 24F are obtained after 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the processing.

  Here, a description will be given of the preparation that has been performed in the past in order to know whether or not the set value has been changed from the closing of the hall (game room) on the previous day at the start of business on the next day. The preparation is an act of winning a winning combination when the store is closed the previous day, and ending the game in a state where a number of “1” or more is displayed on the payout number display portion 12 (the state of FIG. 24B). . If the value is maintained at the start of business the next day due to such an action (the state of FIG. 24B), if the setting has not been changed and the display content is “0” ( FIG. 24 (e) shows that the setting has been changed. In addition, it has been easily understood that the setting has not been changed if the BET display portion and the winning display portion are kept lit at the start of business the next day.

  As a countermeasure against such preparation, the store clerk of the hall had to execute the game a plurality of times after closing the store in order to set the display of the payout amount display unit 12 to “0”. Further, even when the display of the payout amount display unit 12 can be set to “0” by the settlement operation or the BET operation, it is necessary to perform the settlement operation or the BET operation after closing the store, which is troublesome. .

  In the present embodiment, in order to prevent the preparation while reducing the work load of the store clerk in such a hall, a small role winning is generated, and 30 from the state where the number of medals paid out is displayed on the payout number display unit 12. As the second elapses, control is executed to change the display on the payout amount display unit 12 to “0” which is the initial state. Similarly, the BET operation unit and the winning display unit are controlled to change from the lighting state to the initial off state when 30 seconds have passed since the small role winning.

[Display pattern of the payout amount display area]
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a display pattern of the payout amount display unit (game auxiliary display) 12. The display pattern of the payout amount display unit 12 can be displayed in a pattern as shown in FIG. In the table of FIG. 25, the left-hand column for replay winning etc. shows the state in the slot machine 1. In the patterns A to C, which are display patterns of the payout number display unit 12, “initial” indicates an initial state of display on the payout number display unit 12 (for example, FIG. 24 (e)). "Indicates a state in which the display of the payout amount display unit 12 is maintained (for example, FIG. 24B). The payout amount display unit 12 is controlled to the “initial” or “maintained” state indicated by “◯” in the table in the state of the slot machine 1. “X” in the table indicates an uncontrolled state. In addition, “-” in the table indicates the initial state when the lever is operated because the payout amount display unit 12 is changed to the initial state during the BET operation in the operation of starting a series of games from the BET operation to the lever operation. It has been shown. Although the case where “0” is displayed on the payout amount display unit 12 as an initial state is shown, the initial state may be indicated by a symbol other than 0, or a combination of 0 and a symbol (for example, “ 0. ”) or the display may be turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in any of the A to C patterns, the payout amount display unit 12 is in an initial state when a replay winning as a re-gamer is made. In addition, during the settlement operation, the A pattern and the B pattern have the payout number display unit 12 in the initial state, but in the C pattern, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained. In a series of operations from the BET operation to the lever operation, in the A pattern, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained during the BET operation, but the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state during the lever operation. In the B pattern and the C pattern, the payout amount display unit 12 is in the initial state when the BET is operated, and remains in the initial state when the lever is operated.

  Further, when 30 seconds elapse after the game is stopped, the payout number display unit 12 is in an initial state in the A pattern, and the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained in the B pattern and the C pattern. In addition, after the setting change state (after default), the payout amount display unit 12 is in the initial state (default state) in any of the A to C patterns. In addition, after returning from the power interruption, the display on the payout number display unit 12 is maintained in the state before the power interruption in any of the patterns A to C. The display state of the payout amount display unit 12 is not limited to the patterns A to C, and may be a combination of the initial state or the state in which the display is maintained in each state.

[About lever-on operation]
Next, the function of the lever-on operation according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The lever-on operation is an operation of pressing the start switch 7. FIG. 26A shows a lever-on operation. ON indicates that the lever-on operation has been executed, and OFF indicates that the lever-on operation has not been executed. FIG. 26B shows the BET state, where ON indicates a state where the BET counter = the specified number (3), and OFF indicates a state where the BET counter = the specified number (3) (BET counter < 3). FIG. 26C shows the rotation state of the reels, where ON is a state where all reels are stopped, and OFF is a state where three reels are rotating. FIG. 26D shows the output of the sound effect (bashi or don) by the speakers 53 and 54, and indicates that the sound of bashi or don is output when ON. FIG. 26E shows an effect update process for updating the effect that has been executed, and ON indicates that the effect update process has been executed. FIG. 26 shows a case where credit counter ≧ specified number (3).

  In the case where the BET state is OFF, at the timing T1 when the lever is turned on, as shown in FIG. 26B, a process for setting the BET counter = a prescribed number (a process for switching the BET state from OFF to ON) is executed. The This process is a process executed by “YES in S45 →... → NO in S47 → S76 to S79” in the game start related processes of FIGS.

  Further, when the BET state is ON, at the timing T2 when the lever-on operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 26C, a process of starting the rotation of the reel that has been stopped is executed. This process is a process executed by “YES in S45 →... → YES in S47 →... Sf3” in the game start related processes of FIGS.

  Further, at timing T1, as shown in FIG. 26D, “bashi”, which is a sound that can specify that the BET state is turned on, is output. This sound output process is executed when the sub-control unit 91 receives the BET command shown in S81 of FIG. Further, at timing T2, as shown in FIG. 26D, “Don”, which is a sound that can specify that the reel has started rotating, is output. This sound output process is executed when the sub-control unit 91 receives a reel rotation start command indicated by Sf4 in FIG. As a modification, whether or not to output at least one of these sounds may be determined by a lottery process. If it is determined not to be output by the lottery process, the sound may not be output, and if it is determined to be output by the lottery process, the sound may be output.

  Also, at timing T1, as shown in FIG. 26E, the effect renewal process that has been executed is executed. The effect to be updated is determined in advance, and the effect to be updated is an effect P where the character P walks. At timing T1, the effect is updated in such a manner that a character is added. Specifically, when the production P is being executed, the character P is walking until the timing T1, but at the timing T1, the character P is added, so that the character P and the character Q are walking. Updated to production. Further, until the timing T2, an effect in which the character P and the character Q are walking is executed, but at the timing T2, the character P and the character Q are updated to an effect in which the treasure box is found.

  Further, an effect R that is updated at timing T1 but not updated at timing T2 may be executed as an effect to be updated. Further, an effect S that is updated at timing T2 but not updated at timing T1 may be executed as an effect to be updated. Moreover, you may make it perform the production T which is not updated at any of the timing T1 and the timing T2.

  Also, when it is advantageous for the player (for example, when AT is won), an effect with a large number of updates (for example, effect P) is executed at a high rate, and when it is not advantageous for the player, the number of effects is small. (For example, the effect R, the effect S, and the effect T) may be executed at a high rate. According to such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to predict the degree of advantage for the player by the effect that is executed.

  In the situation where the current game can be started without the betting number setting operation being performed in the current game because the re-player is derived in the previous game (the situation where the BET counter = the prescribed number). The timing at which the lever-on operation is performed is timing T2.

  Further, whether or not to update the effect may be determined by random number lottery, for example. For example, it may be determined whether or not the effect is updated at the timing T1 by random number lottery executed at a predetermined timing before reaching the timing T1. In addition, it may be determined whether or not the effect is updated at the timing T2 by random lottery executed at a predetermined timing before reaching the timing T2.

[Main effects achieved by the embodiment]
Next, main effects achieved by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the lever is turned on (YES in S45), the credit counter ≧ 3 (NO in S77, etc.), and the BET counter When it is not the prescribed number (NO in S47), processing for setting the BET counter to the prescribed number is executed (S76 in FIG. 8, timing T1 in FIG. 26). When this process is executed, the process of rotating the reel is not executed. Further, when the lever-on operation is performed (YES in S45), if the BET counter = the specified number (YES in S47), a process of rotating the reel is executed (Sf3 in FIG. 9, timing T2).

  For example, when the credit counter is equal to or greater than 3 and the BET counter is not a specified number, and the reel is stopped, a process of rotating the reel is executed when the lever is turned on twice consecutively. Will be.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, the operation for setting the BET counter = the specified number and the operation for rotating the reel can be used together (both operations are operations for pressing the start switch 7). Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26D, a sound “bashi” is output at timing T1, and a sound “don” is output at timing T2. Therefore, when the lever-on operation is performed, different sounds are output when the process of setting the BET counter = the specified number is executed and when the process of rotating the reel is executed, which makes the game more interesting. Can be improved.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26E, when the effect P in which the character P is displayed is being executed, the effect of increasing the “character Q” at the timing T1. At timing T2, the character P and the character Q are updated to produce the treasure chest.

  Therefore, attention can be gathered at the timing when the presentation is updated, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the effect R is being executed and the lever-on operation is performed, and the process of setting the BET counter = the specified number is executed (timing T1), the effect is updated. When the rotation is started (timing T2), the effect is not updated. In addition, when the effect S is being executed and when the lever-on operation is performed and the process of setting the BET counter = the specified number is executed (timing T1), the effect is not updated, but the rotation of the reel When is started (timing T2), the effect is updated. In this way, at the timing T1 and the timing T2, since the presentation is sometimes updated and the presentation is not updated, various presentations can be executed.

  (4) When the BET counter is not the specified number and the MAXBET switch is operated, if the credit counter ≧ 3, the BET counter = the specified number (YES in S51 of FIG. 7). , S76 in FIG. That is, when the BET counter is not the specified number, the BET counter is set to the specified number regardless of whether the lever is operated or the MAXBET switch is operated. Therefore, when credit counter ≧ 3 and BET counter = not a specified number, the normal operation such as “execution of MAX BET switch → BET counter = specified number → lever on operation → reel rotating process” This processing can also be executed. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the cherry lip is won, and as shown in FIGS. Is operated, the cherry symbols are arranged on the winning line LN including the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the cherry lip is won, and as shown in FIGS. 19D to 19F, when the stop switch is operated at the timing when the pressing failure occurs, the winning line While the replay symbols are aligned on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the LN, the cherry symbols are derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Thus, even when the stop switch is operated at a timing different from the success timing, the display result indicating the cherry lip winning is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Therefore, it can be shown that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is a cherry lip winning, and the display result displayed on the winning line LN is mistaken as a display result displayed on the invalid line. Can be prevented.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the strong cherry lip is won, the winning line LN is displayed. Cherry symbols are arranged not only on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C but also on the right reel 2R. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the cherry symbols are derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, the cherry symbols can be derived to the right reel 2R, as shown in FIGS. 19C and 19F. In addition, the control content for the right reel 2R can be shared.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), when the right reel 2R is first stopped at the time of winning the cherry lip, the cherry symbol is displayed on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Derived. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display result displayed on the winning line LN before the operation of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C from being mistaken as the display result displayed on the invalid line.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 19 (c) and 19 (f), the pushing operation fails and the cherry symbols are not derived on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and are on the winning line LN. Even when the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R, the re-game player wins as a strong cherry lip winning. Therefore, a winning occurs even if the cherry symbols are not derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, a payout occurs when 30 seconds have elapsed from the state in which a small prize winning occurs and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout number display unit 12. Control for changing the display of the number display unit 12 to “0” which is the initial state is executed. Similarly, the BET display unit and the winning display unit are controlled so that the lighting state is changed to the initial off state after 30 seconds have passed since the small role winning. In this way, preparation can be prevented while reducing the work burden on the store clerk in the hall.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24B and 24E, the payout number display unit 12 notifies information related to the payout number of medals. In this way, it is possible to take measures against preparation for the payout amount display unit 12 that allows the player to easily execute preparation.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off and the power is turned on again with the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 12. When 30 seconds have elapsed, the display mode of the payout amount display unit 12 is controlled to display “0”. In this way, the notification state of the payout number display unit 12 can be controlled to display “0” by the power-on operation at the time of opening without waiting for the passage of time when the store is closed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game. Therefore, the timer for counting 30 seconds from the small role winning and the timer for timing that the demonstration effect is executed after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game can be made common.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the power saving mode may be set after 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game. In this way, a timer for timing 30 seconds from the small role winning and a timer for timing the switching to the power saving mode after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game can be shared.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24B and 24E, when 30 seconds elapses with the payout number display unit 12 displaying the payout number, the payout number display unit 12 The state is controlled so that “0” is displayed. In this way, by waiting for 30 seconds to elapse, the display state of the payout amount display unit 12 can be made the same state after the end of the setting change state without the operation of the store clerk.

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

[About the operation to be shared]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the operation unit operated to execute the process of setting the BET counter = the specified number and the operation unit operated to execute the process of rotating the reel are combined. The operation unit was a “start switch 7”. However, the operation unit that is also used may be another operation unit. The combined operation unit may be the MAXBET switch 6. Further, the operation unit that is also used may be an operation unit that does not advance the game, instead of an operation unit that advances the game, such as the start switch 7 or the MAXBET switch 6. For example, the operation unit that is also used may be the effect switch 56.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that, when the lever is turned on in a state where the BET counter is not the prescribed number, the process for setting the BET counter to the prescribed number is executed. However, when the lever is turned on in a state where the BET counter is not the specified number, both the process of setting the BET counter = the specified number and the process of rotating the reel may be executed. According to such a configuration, in a state where the BET counter is not the specified number, the process of rotating the reel is executed together with the process of setting the BET counter = the specified number by one lever-on operation. Can be improved.

  (3) Further, the player or the store clerk of the game store can select the first mode in which the start switch 7 functions as an operation unit that also serves as the dual use and the second mode in which the start switch 7 does not function as the operation unit that performs the dual use Also good. Unlike the first mode, the second mode is when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated without executing the process of setting the BET counter = the specified number even when the lever is operated in a state where the BET counter is not the specified number. In this mode, the BET counter is set to a specified number. In the second mode, in the state where the BET counter = the prescribed number, when the lever is turned on, the reel is rotated as in the first mode. Thus, the second mode is a mode for requesting the player to perform a normal operation.

  As a flow for selecting the first mode or the second mode, for example, a menu screen is displayed by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen includes options such as “mode selection”. When “mode selection” is determined while the menu screen is displayed, “first mode” and “second mode” are further displayed as options. When the “first mode” option is determined, the first mode is set, and when the “second mode” option is determined, the second mode is set.

  Thus, the convenience of the player can be further improved by making the first mode or the second mode selectable.

[About game start related processing]
In the present embodiment, the processes in FIGS. 6 to 9 have been described as one process (game start related process). However, the game start related process may be divided into, for example, a BET process, an internal lottery process, and a reel rotation process. For example, processing other than S50 in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be BET processing, the processing in S50 may be internal lottery processing, and the processing in FIG. 9 may be reel rotation processing.

[Reel arrangement]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the right reel 2 </ b> R is always arranged within 5 frames, which is within the range where the cherry symbols can be drawn. Therefore, at the time of winning the cherry lip, the cherry symbol can be always derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. However, in addition to the right reel 2R, at least one of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C may be arranged within a range in which the cherry symbols can be drawn. By adopting such a reel arrangement, it is possible to cope with various controls.

  For example, in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the cherry symbols may be arranged within a range where the cherry symbols can be drawn. With such a reel arrangement, if the left symbol is missed during the strong cherry lip winning, the symbol combination of replay-cherry-cherry can be derived. In this way, the cherry lip winning can be shown more clearly. Also, if the left symbol is missed during the weak cherry lip winning, it can be shown that the strong cherry lip has been missed by deriving the symbol combination of replay-replay-cherry. Further, for example, when the replay symbols are likely to be aligned with the invalid line LM4, it is possible to easily understand that the cherry lip has been won by deriving the cherry symbols to the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. In this way, by changing the symbol arrangement, it is possible to cope with various derived displays, and it is possible to execute control suited to the machine flexibly.

[Notification production (winning suggestion production)]
In the above-described embodiment, the execution using the character image as the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) has been described. However, the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) may be controlled by turning on the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, etc., and indicated by the lighting color. Further, the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is not executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but may be executed at any timing in one game. For example, you may make it suggest by making LED light-emit that all the reels were won by cherry lip after stopping.

[About push order]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, it is derived even when the same lottery winning combination is won by one of the timing when the eye is successful and the timing when the eye is failed. The symbol combinations were different. However, when the same lottery object combination is won, the symbol combinations derived by the pressing order (operation procedure) may be different.

  For example, Replay-Replay-Cherry and Cherry-Cherry-Cherry are set as winning combinations as a symbol combination at the time of winning strong cherry lip. Then, the left first stop is set as the correct answer procedure, and the middle and right first stops are set as the incorrect answer procedure. In such a case, if the first left stop is executed at the time of strong cherry lip winning, the cherry-cherry-cherry is drawn preferentially, and if the middle or right first stop is executed, the replay- Replay-cherry may be drawn preferentially. It should be noted that if the cherry symbols are arranged in a range that can be pulled in all reels, the cherry-cherry-cherry can always be derived when operated in the correct procedure. In addition, the cherry lip winning may be determined at the position of the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, and it may be determined whether the winning combination is a strong cherry lip, a weak cherry lip, or a middle cherry lip.

  In addition, a display result that is a correct procedure may be derived only when an operation of stopping the change display of symbols in a specific pressing order and when the operation is operated at a specific timing.

[About the number of payouts]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, it has been shown that a winning occurs at any timing of the timing of successful pressing and the timing of unsuccessful pressing. However, the number of medals to be paid out may be different between the timing when the eye is successfully pushed and the timing when the eye is failed. For example, when the symbol is derived at the timing when the eye press succeeds, the number of payouts may be increased compared to when the symbol is derived at the timing when the eye press fails. Also, with regard to the pressing order, the correct answer procedure may have a larger number of payouts than the incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the number of medals to be paid out may be the same at the timing when the pushing succeeds and the timing when the pushing fails.

[About predetermined prizes]
In the above-described embodiment, the re-playing combination such as cherry lip is exemplified as the predetermined winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a small combination accompanied by a medal may be used. In this case, the small combination as the predetermined prize may be constituted by the same symbol combination as the cherry lip or watermelon shown in the above-described embodiment. In such a case, the identification information on the winning line LN becomes the specific identification information (cherry symbol) as a display result of the right reel 2R, which is the specific variable display portion of the plurality of variable display portions, regardless of the timing and the pressing order. The display result may be derived. For example, when a cherry that is a small role as a predetermined prize is won, a prize winning suggestion for cherry is executed. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the timing of successful pressing, it is only necessary to derive a cherry symbol on the winning line LN of the left reel 2L and pay out three medals. Further, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the timing when the eye press fails (when the cherry symbol is missed on the winning line LN of the left reel 2L), it is only necessary to prevent the medal from being paid out. However, even if the cherry symbol is missed on the winning line LN of the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol can be stopped on the winning line LN of the right reel 2R regardless of timing (for example, replay-replay). -Cherries are aligned on the winning line LN), so that it is possible to prevent misidentification between the winning suggestion effect and the display result of the winning of cherry. Even if a small combination is missed, there may be not less than a medal payout compared to a case where a small combination is not missed. Further, even if a small combination is missed or a small combination is not missed, the same number of medals may be paid out.

[Specific identification information derivable on a predetermined line as a display result of the predetermined variable display unit]
In the above-described embodiment, the example of the symbol of the right reel among the symbol combinations that generate cherry lip as the specific identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit has been described. However, the specific identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line as the display result of the predetermined variable display section may be a symbol that is not related to the occurrence of the predetermined winning. That is, the predetermined prize may be generated regardless of the identification information stopped on other reels by stopping the specific identification information on some reels. In this case, the display result of the predetermined variable display unit The specific identification information derivable on a predetermined line may be a symbol that stops on another reel. More specifically, for example, the predetermined prize may be a prize that occurs in any of Cherry-ANY-ANY and Lip-ANY-ANY. Even in this case, when the predetermined winning is won, the display result displayed on the winning line LN is such that the reel control is performed so that the cherry symbol of the right reel 2R is always drawn on the winning line LN. Can be prevented from being mistaken as a display result displayed on an invalid line.

[About specified lines]
In the above-described embodiment, when the stop operation is executed at the timing when the eye press is successful, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) is displayed on the winning line LN as the predetermined line, and the timing when the eye press fails. When the stop operation is executed at, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) is displayed on the winning line LN only for the right reel. However, the predetermined line may be an invalid line instead of a winning line. When a stop operation is executed at the timing when the eye press succeeds, a specific symbol is displayed on the invalid line. When a stop operation is executed at the timing when the eye press fails, the stop symbol is displayed on the invalid line. A specific symbol may be displayed on the screen.

[Reel stop timing]
In the embodiment described above, when the right reel 2R is first stopped at the time of winning the cherry lip, the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the pay line LN. However, even if the right reel 2R is not stopped first, the cherry symbol may be derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. For example, the cherry symbol may be derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN even if the first stop fails and the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time.

[About the winning suggestion]
In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may determine the winning suggestion effect instead of determining the winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41, when an internal lottery wins a simultaneous winning combination and an AT lottery is performed, a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that indicates whether or not a BB winning and an AT winning are performed at a predetermined timing. May be performed. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated may be provided. During the freeze effect, a pseudo game is executed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination. The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one that is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. When the first stop operation is performed or when the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times.

  In addition, the reliability of the BB winning or AT winning is the highest in the freeze effect, followed by the consecutive hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect in order of the character A effect. The ratio may be determined so that the type is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined. In addition, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, but is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be determined by a random number lottery or the like (for example, any game among 0 to 32 games) from a game won by a specific lottery target role. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, You may make it perform the process for freeze production. Note that the winning suggestion effect other than the freeze effect may be determined by the sub control unit 91 as described in the above-described embodiment.

[About red 7 pattern]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the cherry symbol is stopped on any of the winning lines LN when one of the cherry rips is won has been described. However, at the time of winning the cherry lip, the cherry symbols need not be derived to any of the winning lines LN. For example, a case where the cherry symbol does not stop on the active line in FIG. 20C at the time of winning the middle cherry lip (when the cherry symbol is not derived on the upper stage of the right reel) may be provided. In such a case, the red 7 symbol is a symbol that is common to the cherry symbol and the red aspect. Therefore, when the red 7 symbol stops on the winning line LN, even if the cherry symbol is not derived, a winning suggestion effect (for example, a red character image) suggesting cherry lip winning at the time of cherry lip winning. Or notification with a red LED). As described above, since there is a related symbol (a symbol having a common color) on the winning line LN, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the player even if the winning suggestion effect is executed.

[About the status at RT3]
In the above-described embodiment, during RT3, the maintenance lips 1 to 3 may be further read out as the lottery object combination and the internal lottery may be performed. As a result, for example, in the case of being controlled by RT3 in spite of being non-AT, when the maintenance lips 1 to 3 are won, it is possible to make it easy to fall to RT1 by winning the fall lip according to the operation procedure.

[Notification]
In the above-described embodiment, the BET display unit, the payout number display unit 12, and the winning display unit are shown as the notification unit. However, the notification unit may be indicated by another part in the slot machine 1. For example, the effect effect LED 52 may be used to notify the small role winning by the lighting color, and the lighting may be erased when a predetermined time elapses.

  Moreover, you may make it apply embodiment mentioned above only to any one alerting | reporting part. For example, the above-described embodiment may be applied only to the payout number display unit 12 as a notification unit.

[Initial state]
In the above-described embodiment, as the initial state of the notification unit, the display that indicates “0” or the lighting that is turned off is shown. However, the initial display state of the notification unit does not indicate “0” and may be a display that is not displayed in the normal state. Further, instead of turning it off completely, the display brightness may be lowered and the display may be dim.

[About power interruption]
In the above-described embodiment, when a power failure occurs in the slot machine 1, it is displayed in the display mode of the notification unit before the power failure occurs after the power failure is restored, and the display mode becomes the initial state after 30 seconds. Showed the case. However, the time before the occurrence of power interruption is counted, and the sum of the counted timer value and the timer value after power interruption recovery is 30 seconds. It may be made to become.

[About specific mode]
In the above-described embodiment, the time for shifting to the specific mode is the same as the time for the display mode of the notification unit to be in the initial state from the time of winning the small role. However, these two periods need not be the same.

[Setting confirmation status]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display state of various notification units is changed to the initial state when the setting value is changed by the reset / setting switch 38 is shown. However, when the setting confirmation state in which the setting value after the setting change state can be confirmed is entered, the display state of the various notification units may be changed to the initial state.

[About loss]
In the above-described embodiment, the following control may be executed in the event of a loss. In the case of losing, the payout number display unit 12 and the winning display unit in FIG. 24 remain in the initial state, but the BET operation unit may be kept in the lighting display state. Then, the display mode of the BET operation unit may be extinguished after 30 seconds have elapsed. It should be noted that when the BET operation unit is in a lit state, when a power interruption occurs, the lit state is maintained after returning, and after the setting change state, after the settlement operation, and after the BET operation, the light is turned off. .

[About Re-Gamer]
In the above-described embodiment, the following control may be executed when a re-game player is won. For example, when a replay winning as a re-gamer is generated, the payout amount display unit 12 remains in the initial state, but the BET operation unit is controlled to turn on immediately after being turned off. Further, the winning display portion is controlled to be lit. In such a state, the winning display portion may be turned off after 30 seconds. In addition, it is preferable that the BET operation unit is controlled to be lit even when 30 seconds have elapsed. In the setting change state, the BET operation unit and the winning display unit may be controlled to the initial state. In addition, at the time of replay winning, the BET operation and the payment operation may be controlled so as not to be accepted. In addition, you may control so that BET operation and payment operation may be received at the time of a replay winning. In addition, when a power interruption occurs during a replay winning, the lighting state before the power interruption may be maintained. In the case where a power interruption occurs at the time of replay winning, it may be returned in an unlit state. In such a case, when the player inserts a medal (when one is detected) or when a BET operation is executed, the LEDs of the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 may be controlled to be lit. In this way, even if the game is finished by winning a replay when the store is closed, the game is controlled to be extinguished when the store is opened, so that preparation can be prevented.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, 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.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. 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.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT having a higher probability than the case where the winning role of the small role is a predetermined state is illustrated as an advantageous state, but it may be an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonuses (RB) and replay time (RT), where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, concentrated state of small roles, and at least one reel retractable range is narrower than usual. In addition, it does not change the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of winning prizes, etc., in which the occurrence of all the small roles is allowed in each game, but the operation procedure for winning the winning small roles is a predetermined period. For example, it may be a pseudo bonus that is informed over (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications is given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[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 the 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.

[Modification of slot machine]
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 casing is common and only the base or the base and the drum is referred to as 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, 12 payout number display part, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part.

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 means that can be operated by a player;
Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number using the game value;
Processing execution means for executing predetermined processing;
The process execution means includes
When one predetermined operation means is operated,
When the gaming value is stored in the gaming value storage means and the unit betable number that can be played is not stored in the betting number storage means, the gaming value is used to place a bet. Performing a first process of storing a number in the betting number storage means;
A slot machine that executes a second process for starting the variable display of the variable display unit when the unit betable bet number is stored in the bet number storage means. An informing unit for informing information relating to the game;
Notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the notification unit;
A setting change control means for controlling to a setting change state in which the degree of advantage can be changed by changing to any setting value from a plurality of types of setting values;
The notification state control means includes
As a result of the game, the notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to a specific state,
At the time of powering on the slot machine, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the notification state at the occurrence of power interruption,
After the setting change state ends, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to a predetermined state,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the specific state, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the predetermined state after a predetermined time has elapsed. The slot machine includes a plurality of the variable display units, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units,
The operation means includes derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow winning
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A winning determination means for performing a winning determination as to whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of identification information on a predetermined line across the plurality of variable display sections among a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display sections; ,
Suggesting means for suggesting that the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result allowing the occurrence of a predetermined winning,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined result and the derivation operation unit is operated in a specific procedure, the display result of the specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units is on the predetermined line. Deriving the display result that the identification information becomes the specific identification information,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined result and the derivation operation unit is operated in a procedure different from the specific procedure, the identification information on the predetermined line is displayed as the display result of the specific variable display unit. A display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as a display result of the predetermined variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit while deriving a display result that is identification information different from the specific identification information The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is derived.

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