JP2017127455A - Game board and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a decline in interest in a game as much as possible in a pattern having a possibility that privilege is granted in a stop.SOLUTION: A game machine is characterized by inclusion of a cover that deteriorates visibility of at least one of patterns of a privilege suggestion portion in a stop state inside a visible area when granting of privilege is not determined by privilege granting determination means in execution of privilege suggestion stop control for permitting a stop of the privilege suggestion portion including two adjacent patterns, and prevents deterioration of visibility of the patterns of the privilege suggestion portion in the stop state inside the visible area when granting of privilege is determined by the privilege granting determination means in execution of the privilege suggestion stop control.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine uses a predetermined number of game media and the start lever is operated to perform a lottery to determine an internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations, and rotate a plurality of reels to determine The reel is stopped based on the operation result of the internal winning combination and the stop button, and a profit corresponding to the determined combination won according to the mode of the stopped reel is provided. Is configured to be performed by the main control unit. Further, a sub-control unit connected by one-way communication from the main control unit is provided, and the sub-control unit is configured to perform various effects based on information transmitted from the main control unit.

  Some of such slot machines are given an advantageous privilege such as a so-called AT game in accordance with a stopped symbol (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5626612

  In the above-described configuration, there is a possibility that the interest of a player who is expected to grant a privilege may be reduced when the privilege is not granted even though the symbol to which the privilege can be given has stopped.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a game stand that makes it difficult to reduce the interest of a game when a pattern that may be given a privilege when stopped is provided. With the goal.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are regularly arranged in the rotation direction;
A stop button operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
A reel window having a visually recognizable area in which the symbol arranged on each of the plurality of reels can be visually recognized;
A cover capable of reducing the visibility of the reel in a state where it overlaps at least a part of the viewable region;
Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
A stop control means for executing control for individually stopping rotation of the plurality of reels by reception of the stop button, and a privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
The production control means is means for controlling the cover,
The plurality of reels include one or more reels having a privilege suggesting portion in which a first symbol and a second symbol are arranged adjacent to each other along a rotation direction,
The stop control means includes
It is a means capable of executing a privilege suggestion stop control that enables the privilege suggestion portion to be stopped in the viewable region,
The production control means includes
The first design and the second in a state of being stopped in the viewable area when the privilege provision determining means has not been determined to give the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. Reducing the visibility of at least one of the designs using the cover,
The first symbol and the second in a state of being stopped in the viewable area when the privilege provision determining unit determines to grant the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. The visibility of the pattern is not reduced by using the cover.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when the pattern which may be provided with a privilege is provided, it can make it difficult to reduce the interest of a game.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the liquid crystal display device 157. FIG. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel stop data selection processing (step S111 in FIG. 10) in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of re-game combination 2 stop data setting processing (step S1003 in FIG. 11) in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop data used when the re-game player 2 is won internally. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT addition lottery process (step S1107 of FIG. 12) in the re-game combination 2 stop data setting process of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a small role 3a stop data setting process (step S1007 in FIG. 11) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part operation condition alerting | reporting effect setting process (step S113 of FIG. 10) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game state control process (step S123 of FIG. 10) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. 20 is a flowchart of effect control processing (step S309) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel window image effect setting process (step S3005 of FIG. 20) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part operation condition alerting | reporting effect setting process (step S3009 of FIG. 20) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows operation | movement in case the reel stop data at the time of re-game player 2 internal winning is D-1. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement in case D-2 is selected as reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-game player 2, and wins an AT addition lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when D-2 is selected as reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-game player 2, and it does not win an AT addition lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when D-3 is selected as reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-game player 2, and it does not win an AT addition lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when D-4 is selected as reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-game player 2, and it does not win an AT addition lottery. It is a figure which shows the difference of the area | region of the image displayed by a reel window image effect, and the area | region corresponding to a pattern. It is a figure which shows the modification of a privilege suggestion part. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the modification which combined the transmissive liquid crystal and the movable body.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. This is a game machine that advances a series of games that are completed without paying out game media.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front side of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Prepare. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the reel window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed on the reels 110 to 112 through the reel window 113 in the vertical direction, a total of nine symbols. Is done. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the reel window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, there is provided a middle winning line L1 composed of a left reel middle symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel middle symbol. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 6 to be described later is displayed, and FIG. 2 shows the winning line L1. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and the winning line L1 is set when three medals are bet. validate. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle-stage winning line L1, the lower-right winning line L2 including the left reel upper stage design, the middle reel middle stage design, and the right reel lower stage design, the left reel lower stage design, the middle reel middle stage design, and the right reel upper stage design. A total of three lines including the upward rising winning line L3 configured may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been won internally in an internal lottery that will be described later, or that a special gaming state will be described later. is there. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the following, it may be expressed as being given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. The payout number display 127 is also used for an operation condition notification effect described later. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Further, an operation order in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation order” or simply “forward press”, and a stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A title panel 160 and a sound hole 143 are provided in the upper part of the front door 102.

  A liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image display device) is provided in an area including the reel window 113 and its periphery. The operation of the liquid crystal display device 157 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows an example of the operation of the liquid crystal display device 157.

  The liquid crystal display device 157 is a device capable of displaying an image in an inner area and an outer area of the reel window 113. Of these, the inner region of the reel window 113 (the region covering the reel window 113) is not provided with a reflector for backlight, and is a so-called transmissive liquid crystal. The portion that is the transmissive liquid crystal corresponds to an example of the cover of the present invention.

  FIG. 3A shows a state of the liquid crystal display device 157 when power is not supplied to the slot machine 100. Specifically, it is shown that the backlight does not emit light in the area outside the reel window 113, and the reels 110 to 112 are visually recognized because there is no backlight in the area inside the reel window 113. It is shown that it is possible.

  FIG. 3B shows an example of the operation of the liquid crystal display device 157. In this figure, it is shown that an image is displayed using the entire liquid crystal display device 157. At this time, in the area inside the reel window 113, the light from the reels 110 to 112 serves as a backlight, and the image of the liquid crystal display device 157 is visible in this area. At this time, since the liquid crystal display device 157 functions as a shutter that blocks the light of the reels 110 to 112, the visibility of the reels 110 to 112 decreases (becomes difficult to see).

  FIG. 3C shows an example of the operation of the liquid crystal display device 157 different from FIG. In this figure, the area inside the reel window 113 is different from the above example (b). Specifically, the visibility of the reels 110 to 112 is ensured by not displaying an image in the area inside the reel window 113.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an area covering the reel window 113 is provided in the liquid crystal display device 157 so that the reels 110 to 112 can be visually recognized when an image is not displayed, and the reel 110 is displayed when an image is displayed. The visibility of ~ 112 can be reduced.

  The device for displaying an image is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be any display device that can display various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix A display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is increased, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as a hotbed of unauthorized modification. And the data capacity of the RAM 308 are limited. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of a game progress control unit, a stop control unit, a privilege grant determination unit, and a mode setting unit of the present invention. The combination of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 corresponds to an example of the effect control means of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are installed in the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in the corresponding bet buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are used as medals inserted into the game. Detects a throwing operation when throwing. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bet button lamp, Reel backlight etc. are connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 performs display control of the effect image display device 157.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “replay symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. ”, Respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol of this embodiment correspond to the upper half and the lower half of the symbol in which a family crest is drawn on the background of the main character. In the present embodiment, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped at the reel window 113, so that a symbol having a size corresponding to 2 symbols can be shown to the player. In the following description, a portion including two adjacent symbols of the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol is referred to as a privilege suggesting portion. For example, in the left reel 110, the range of number 1 and number 2 corresponds to the privilege suggestion portion. Moreover, in the middle reel 111, the range of the number 13 and the number 14 corresponds to a privilege suggestion portion. In the right reel 112, the range of number 13 and number 14 corresponds to this privilege suggestion.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination, replay combination 1-2, and small combination 1-3. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing roles 1 and 2 are roles that enable replaying without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating role that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. A winning combination for re-playing players 1 and 2 is included.

  The special combination is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special gaming state by winning a prize. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. Corresponding symbol combinations are “white 7-white 7-white 7”, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, and “Bonus-Bonus-Bonus”.

  When the special combination is won internally, the special combination internal winning flag is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). This flag is kept on until the special combination is won, and it is easy to win the special combination in the next and subsequent games. That is, even if the special winning combination is not won in the special winning combination, it becomes the same state as the state where the special winning combination is won in the next and subsequent games, and the corresponding symbol combinations are ready to win. This special combination internal winning state (RT3) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special roles. Furthermore, in the special gaming state (RT4), when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 360) is made, the state is shifted to a re-gaming low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT4) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-game players 1 and 2 are a winning combination (operating combination) that can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. As for the corresponding symbol combinations, the replaying role 1 is “replay-replay-replay”, and the replaying role 2 is “replay-replay-bell”, “blank 1-replay-bell”, “blank 2-replay”. “Bell”, “replay-blank 1-bell”, “replay-blank 2-bell”, “replay-replay-blank 1”, “replay-replay-blank 2”.

  The re-game players 1 and 2 may be any player that can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game player 1 or 2 wins, the medal insertion may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number storage area will be reset later), The medals inserted in the game that won the re-game players 1 and 2 may be carried over to the next game as they are and used.

  The small roles 1 to 3 are winning roles in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: small role 1 is “Cherry-ANY-ANY” and small role 2 is “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” The small role 3 is “Bell-Bell-Bell”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  When the main control unit 300 wins the AT lottery (AT game state) start lottery (step S1507 in FIG. 17), the main control unit 300 changes the replay low probability state (RT1) to the replay high probability state (hereinafter referred to as this state). (Sometimes referred to as RT2). Further, in the replay high probability state (RT2), the state is shifted to the replay low probability state (RT1) based on the fact that the number of AT games described later becomes zero. This replay high probability state (RT2) will be described later.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into four game states: a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), and a special game state (RT4). These gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 7 shows these four game states. Moreover, the transition condition is described on the arrow which connects each game state. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table of winning combinations in each gaming state. In this figure, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the lottery data range) associated with each combination. In each gaming state described below, the internal winning probability of the combination is a random number obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination at the time of the internal lottery. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data in a numerical range (for example, 65536). For example, in the replay low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. The lottery data includes settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set one of the set values.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other gaming states (for example, gaming states other than the special gaming state). In the re-playing low probability state (RT1), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state (RT1), the winning combination includes a special combination, a small combination 1-2, a small combination 3a, and a replay combination 1. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, there is a case where “having won a win” is expressed as not winning a role.

  Here, the small combination 3a will be described. In this embodiment, for each of the left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left operation order, the operation order is the correct operation order for winning the small role 3. A role is provided. That is, when these winning combinations are won internally, if a stop operation is performed in accordance with the associated correct operation sequence, the small combination 3 is won, and if any other stop operation is performed, the player loses.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways) The above-described small combination 3a is a combination that is internally won by the small combination 3, and is a generic name of a plurality of combinations in which each of the plurality of operation orders is a correct operation order. Like the small combination 3a, a combination in which the winning combination is determined by the operation order may be referred to as a “pressing combination”.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the combinations corresponding to the small combination 3a are equal. In other words, there is no bias in the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3, and there is no easy operation sequence for winning the small combination 3. However, such a configuration is an example. For example, the internal winning probability of a combination whose correct operation order requires the first left stop is made lower than the internal winning probability of other combinations, or such a combination is not provided in the first place. As described above, a configuration may be adopted in which the internal winning probabilities of the combinations corresponding to the small combination 3a are biased. In this case, it is easier to win the small role 3a if the stop operation is performed in the order of the first right stop or the middle first stop than the stop operation in the first left stop operation order. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the combination, there may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the operation order.

  Further, in this embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of roles corresponding to the small role 3a is provided is adopted. However, for example, when a single role called the small role 3a is provided and the internal winning of this role is performed, a correct operation is performed. The order may be determined by lottery.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the combination in which the correct operation order is associated with the small combination 3a is used, but the combination in which the correct operation timing is associated may be used.

  FIG. 7 shows transition to a replay high probability state (RT2) to be described later by winning an AT lottery to be described later. Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The re-game high probability state (RT2) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-game player is higher than the low re-game probability state (RT1). In the re-playing high probability state (RT2), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state (RT2), there are special winning combinations, small combination 1-2, small combination 3a, and replaying combinations 1-2. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows the transition to the replay low probability state (RT1) by digesting the number of AT games described later (the number of AT games has become 0). Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT3)>
The special role internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special role is set to ON (special role internal winning state). In this special role internal winning state (RT3), Has a small combination 1-2, a small combination 3a, and a re-playing combination 1. When the winning combination is not won internally (43247/65536), the player can stop the combination at a predetermined timing to display the symbol combination corresponding to the special winning combination. In the special combination internal winning state (RT3), the internal winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT3) (when the special combination is won), the state shifts to the special game state (RT4) described later. To do.

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
In the special game state (RT4), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination in the special gaming state is the small combination 3b. The small combination 3b is a combination that wins the small combination 3 regardless of the operation timing when the internal winning is made.

  FIG. 7 shows that, in the special game state (RT4), when a payout exceeding a prescribed number is made, the game shifts to the replay low probability state (RT1).

  In the present embodiment, the special game state (RT4) ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state (RT4) ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or further May be terminated when the number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) has been played.

<AT production state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls four gaming states (RT1 to RT4). Further, the main control unit 300 controls and manages two effect states, a normal effect state and an AT effect state, separately from the gaming state.

  In the AT effect state, there may be an operation condition notification effect that suggests an operation condition (at least one of the operation order or operation timing) for the winning combination. As a device used for this operation condition notification effect, there is a payout number display device 127 that is controlled by the main control unit 300, and a liquid crystal display device 157, a speaker 272, and the like that are controlled by the first sub control unit 400. 277 and various lamps 420 are provided. Here, the details of the operation condition notification effect by the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the operation condition notification effect by the main control unit 300.

  In the AT effect state, an operation condition notification effect that suggests the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the winning combination. Specifically, when the small combination 3a is won internally, an operation order for winning the small combination 3 is suggested. Note that the combination for which the operation order is suggested is referred to as an AT combination. In the following, an operation condition that brings a result advantageous to the player in accordance with the AT winning combination is referred to as a correct operation condition, and an operation condition that does not satisfy the correct operation condition is referred to as an incorrect operation condition.

  When the small combination 3a is won internally, there are cases where the small combination 3 is won or lost. If the winning of the small role 3 is paid out, in the case of losing, there is no paying out. Therefore, the winning of the small role 3 is advantageous to the player. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the small combination 3a is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3 is executed.

  FIG. 9 shows a display pattern (here, numbers 1 to 6) of the payout number display 127 for each of the correct operation order of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle and right middle left. )It is shown. In the present embodiment, of the two 7-segment displays provided in the payout number display 127, the right side is used for suggesting the correct operation order. For example, when the correct answer operation order when the small combination 3a is internally won is left middle right, the corresponding “1” is displayed on the 7-segment display on the right side of the payout number display 127. . It can be said that this display suggests that the stop operation should be performed in the middle left / right operation order. In the first sub-control unit 400, the liquid crystal display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, and various lamps 420 perform the effect of notifying similar operation conditions.

  The AT effect state is set (maintained) according to the number of AT games. Here, the number of AT games indicates the number of games in which the AT effect state is maintained. In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is set by lottery at the end of the game (hereinafter referred to as “AT lottery”) in the re-game low probability state (RT1) (step S1507 in FIG. 17). In the present embodiment, when the normal effect state is set, if the AT lottery is won, the AT effect state is set and an initial value (for example, 30) is set for the number of AT games. In addition, when the re-gamer 2 is won internally, the number of AT games may be added (added) in some cases (step S1107 in FIG. 12). In the present embodiment, winning the AT lottery is a condition for shifting to the high replay probability state (RT2). For this reason, when the AT lottery is won, an AT effect state and a re-game high probability state (RT2) are set from the next game. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the game state and the production state may be set under different conditions.

  Thereafter, the normal effect state is set (the AT effect state ends) when the game corresponding to the number of AT games ends (the number of AT games = 0). In the present embodiment, the end of the AT effect state is a condition for shifting to the low replay probability state (RT1). Therefore, the replay low probability state (RT1) is set in accordance with the end of the AT effect state. The number of AT games may be added based on the winning combination.

  In addition to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, an AT set number is provided separately from the AT game number, and the AT set number is added in the AT lottery, and then the AT game number becomes zero. In this case, if the number of AT sets is 1 or more, the AT effect state may be continued by subtracting 1 from the number of AT sets and setting the number of AT games again. Further, the AT effect state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered) regardless of the number of AT games or AT sets. In addition, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of AT games according to a predetermined condition may be executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the small combination 3a is an AT combination. The AT combination is composed of a plurality of combinations that do not overlap the operation order.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the small combination 3a is a combination whose result differs depending on the operation order has been described. However, after the small combination 3a combination whose result differs depending on the operation timing is adopted, the operation timing is notified by the operation condition notification effect. (For example, notification may be made so as to aim at a certain symbol). That is, the AT combination may be a combination having a different result depending on whether or not the operation condition including at least one of the operation order and the operation timing is satisfied, and the operation condition notification effect is to notify these operation conditions. I just need it. Here, the operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  In the present embodiment, the correct operation condition is displayed on the right side of the two seven segments of the payout number display device 127. Note that, as in the present embodiment, all operation conditions may be displayed using one segment, or display areas may be divided for each type of operation condition so that display contents do not overlap. In addition, by separating the display areas and preventing the display from being the same between these display areas, the player can more easily recognize the suggested operating conditions. In addition, as a structure which divides a display area, the structure which provides multiple 7 segments according to the kind of operation condition may be sufficient, and the structure which uses each segment of one 7 segment for every kind of operation condition may be used. Good.

  Further, as in this embodiment, when the correct operation conditions are the same for different combinations, a configuration with the same display content may be employed, but display content may be different for each combination.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition notification effect and the number of grants are displayed on the same display, but it is not always necessary to do so, and a dedicated display may be provided for each. Moreover, it is good also as a display which overlaps with the display (for example, display of the number of storages) from which the correct operation conditions and the number of grants differ.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, a main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 10 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after being reset by a reset interrupt.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial setting processes are performed in step S101. In this initial setting process, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and Set initial values.

  In step S103, bet number setting / start operation acceptance processing is executed. In this process, whether or not a medal has been inserted is checked, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of a medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S107, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery (raffle lottery) is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107. Preparation for transmitting an internal winning command indicating the result of the lottery to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on. Although details will be described later, the combination selected in this process may be referred to as an internal winning combination.

  In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the result of the internal lottery. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Details of the reel stop data selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S113, main control unit operation condition notification effect setting processing is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S115, a reel rotation start process is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 and prepare for transmission of a rotation start command. In this process, the reel is accelerated until a constant rotational speed is reached, and then the stop button operation (stop operation) is validated based on the detection of the index sensor.

  In step S117, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped with reference to the stop table of the reel stop data, and the reels according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. Any one of 110 to 112 is stopped, and preparation for transmission of commands (first to third stop operation commands) corresponding to each stop operation is performed. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S119, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 1 has been won.

  In step S121, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out), and the number of awarded medals is displayed using the payout number display 127.

  In step S123, a game state control process is performed. In this process, a process related to the transition of each game state of the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability state (RT2), the special role internal winning state (RT3), and the special game state (RT4) is performed. The game state is shifted (updated) when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state is made. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

  Next, details of the reel stop data selection process (step S111 in FIG. 10) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop data selection process (step S111 in FIG. 10) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1001, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 2 has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1003, re-game combination 2 stop data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1005. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether the small combination 3a has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1007. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  In step S1007, a small role 3a stop data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1009. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1009, other stop data setting processing is executed, and this reel stop data selection processing is terminated.

  Next, the details of the re-game combination 2 stop data setting process (step S1003 of FIG. 11) in the reel stop data selection process of FIG. 11 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the re-game 2 stop data setting process (step S1003 in FIG. 11) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1101, stop data is selected. In the present embodiment, four types of stop data D-1 to D-4 are provided as stop data when the re-game player 2 is internally won, and one of these is selected. In addition, the probability that these stop data are selected is equal. Details of the stop data will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of stop data used when the re-gamer 2 is internally won.

  First, on the left side of FIG. 13, it is shown that a plurality of stop data (stop table) when the re-game player 2 is internally won is provided. As described above, any one of these stop data is selected and used for reel stop control by the stop button. These stop data stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol in the reel window 113 among the symbol combinations of the replaying combination 2 (stop either the blank 1 symbol or the blank 2 symbol in the middle stage). Whether it is possible, and if possible, which reel is different.

  When D-1 is selected as the stop data, as shown in FIG. 13A, neither the blank 1 symbol nor the blank 2 symbol can be stopped on any reel.

  When D-2 is selected as the stop data, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol can be stopped on the left reel 110 as shown in FIG. 13B. Specifically, when the stop operation of the left stop button 137 is performed at the timing when the symbols 0 to 2 and 18 to 20 of the left reel 110 shown in FIG. And either of the blank 2 symbols stops at the middle line, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol become visible. When the stop operation of the left stop button 137 is at a timing other than the above, the “replay-replay-bell” stops on the middle line, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are not visible.

  When D-3 is selected as the stop data, it is possible to stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol on the middle reel 111 as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the stop operation of the middle stop button 138 is performed at a timing at which the symbols 9 to 14 of the middle reel 111 shown in FIG. 5 are in the middle line, the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol Is stopped at the middle line, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are visible. When the stop operation of the middle stop button 138 is at a timing other than the above, the “replay-replay-bell” stops on the middle line, and neither the blank 1 symbol nor the blank 2 symbol is visible.

  When D-4 is selected as the stop data, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol can be stopped on the right reel 112 as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the stop operation of the right stop button 139 is performed at a timing at which the symbols 9 to 14 of the right reel 112 shown in FIG. 5 are in the middle line, the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol Is stopped at the middle line, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are visible. When the stop operation of the right stop button 139 has a timing other than the above, “Replay-Replay-Bell” stops on the middle line, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are not visible.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S1103, the stop data selected in step S1101 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the stop data set in step S1103 is any one of D-2, D-3, and D-4. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1107, an AT addition lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1109. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1109, preparation for transmission of the reel stop data command is executed, and the re-game player 2 stop data setting process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the AT extra lottery process (step S1107 in FIG. 12) in the replaying game 2 stop data setting process in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT extra lottery process (step S1107 in FIG. 12) in the re-gamer 2 stop data setting process in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, a lottery for determining whether or not to increase the number of AT games is executed. In the present embodiment, the lottery is won (added) with a probability of 1/3.

  In step S1203, the lottery result in step S1201 is stored in the RAM 308 (the extra winning flag is on).

  In step S1205, information on the selected stop data (D-2, D-3, or D-4) is transmitted, and this AT addition lottery process is terminated.

  Next, details of the small combination 3a stop data setting process (step S1007 in FIG. 11) in the reel stop data selection process in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the small role 3a stop data setting process (step S1007 in FIG. 11) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301, stop data is selected, and the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1303, the stop data selected in step S1301 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a re-gaming high probability state (RT2). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1307, preparation for transmission of a reel stop data command including information on operation conditions (correct operation order) for winning the small combination 3 is executed, and the small combination 3a stop data setting process is terminated.

  In step S1309, preparation for transmitting a reel stop data command that does not include information on operation conditions (correct operation order) for winning the small combination 3 is executed, and the small combination 3a stop data setting process ends.

  Next, details of the main control unit operation condition notification effect setting process (step S113 in FIG. 10) in the main control unit main process in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit operation condition notification effect setting process (step S113 in FIG. 10) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a re-gaming high probability state (RT2). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403. If not, the main control unit operation condition notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3a is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1405. If not, the main control unit operation condition notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S1405, data for performing an operation condition notification effect is set. Thereby, the production showing the operation order (correct answer operation order) for winning the small combination 3 is executed using the payout display 127 (see FIG. 9). In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that the operation order with respect to all stop operation can be specified by the operation condition alerting | reporting effect, it is not limited to this structure. For example, it may indicate only the operation order for the next stop operation in the correct operation sequence, or may indicate all of the correct operation sequences. It is sufficient that at least the operation for the stop operation is specified. Moreover, although the structure using the production | presentation which shows the operation order was demonstrated in this embodiment, the production | generation which shows the operation timing which aimed at the specific symbol may be sufficient, for example. That is, the structure using the production | presentation which shows at least any one of an operation order or operation timing may be sufficient.

  Next, details of the game state control process (step S123 in FIG. 10) in the main process in the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the gaming state control process (step S123 in FIG. 10) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1501, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a re-gaming high probability state (RT2). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1503. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1503, an AT game number update process is executed. In this process, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT games. In addition, when there is information indicating that the AT addition lottery is won, 30 is added to the number of AT games. Note that the value of the number of AT games to be added when winning the AT extra lottery may be a fixed value as in the present embodiment, or may be a value determined by lottery from a plurality of values.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a re-gaming low probability state (RT1). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1507; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1507, a lottery for determining whether or not to start the AT effect state is executed. When this lottery is won, 30 is set as the number of AT games.

  In step S1509, processing relating to the transition of each game state of the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability state (RT2), the special role internal winning state (RT3), and the special game state (RT4) is performed. The game state is shifted (updated) when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. Furthermore, when the transition is made to the replay high probability state (RT2), the production state is set to the AT production state, and when the transition is made to a game state other than the high replay probability state (RT2), the production state is the normal production state. Set to In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state and effect state is made.

<Main controller 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interruption processing, and the like of the main control unit 300 are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal lottery command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop Stop button reception command accompanying reception of the operation of buttons 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, Game state update command), bits 0 to 10 are command data It is composed of (a predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and used area of the RAM 308 Is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 19B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 19C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated. Details of this effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S315, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not a reel stop data command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3011.

  In step S3003, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 2 has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3005. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3007.

  In step S3005, a reel window image effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3007. Details of the reel window image effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3007, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3a has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3009; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3011.

  In step S3009, a first sub-control unit operation condition notification effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3011. Details of the first sub control unit operation condition notification effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3011, processing for setting effect data other than those described above is executed, and this effect control process ends.

  Next, details of the reel window image effect setting process (step S3005 in FIG. 20) in the effect control process in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel window image effect setting process (step S3005 in FIG. 20) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, it is determined whether or not the stop data is D-2 (see FIG. 13). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3111. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3103.

  In step S3103, it is determined whether or not the stop data is D-3 (see FIG. 13). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3121. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3105.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether the stop data is D-4 (see FIG. 13). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3131, and if not, the reel window image effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S3111, it is determined whether or not the AT extra lottery is won based on the AT extra lottery information transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1205 in FIG. 14). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3115.

  In step S3113, reel window image effect data is set in order to execute an effect at the time of winning the AT addition (for example, the effect of FIG. 25), and the reel window image effect setting process ends.

  In step S3115, reel window image effect data is set in order to execute an effect (for example, the effect of FIG. 26) when the AT is not won, and the reel window image effect setting process ends.

  In step S3121, based on the AT extra lottery information transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1205 in FIG. 14), it is determined whether or not the AT extra lottery has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3123. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3125.

  In step S3123, reel window image effect data is set in order to execute the effect at the time of winning on AT, and the reel window image effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S3125, reel window image effect data is set in order to execute an effect when the AT addition is not won (for example, the effect of FIG. 27), and the reel window image effect setting process ends.

  In step S3131, it is determined whether or not the AT extra lottery is won based on the AT extra lottery information (step S1205 in FIG. 14) transmitted from the main control unit 300. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3133. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3135.

  In step S3133, reel window image effect data is set in order to execute the effect at the time of winning the AT addition, and the reel window image effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S3135, reel window image effect data is set in order to execute an effect when the AT is not selected to win (for example, the effect of FIG. 28), and the reel window image effect setting process ends.

  Next, details of the first sub control unit operation condition notification effect setting process (step S3009 in FIG. 20) in the effect control process in FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit operation condition notification effect setting process (step S3009 in FIG. 20) in FIG.

  First, in first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. If not, the first sub-control unit operation condition notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S3203, with reference to the stop data transmitted from the main control unit 300 (step S1307 in FIG. 15), effect data for informing the operation order (correct operation order) for winning the small role 3 is set. Then, the first sub control unit operation condition notification effect setting process is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 23B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 23C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 23D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 23A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S411, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S409, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 23A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; Wait for input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

≪Operation explanation≫
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

  In the present embodiment, a reel window image effect that reduces the visibility of the reel may be executed during the game. First, the case where the reel window image effect is not executed will be described, and then the case where the reel window image effect is executed will be described.

<When the reel window image effect is not executed>
Here, a case where the reel window image effect is not executed will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an operation when the reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 2 is D-1. In addition, when an internal winning combination other than the re-game combination 2 is won, the operation is performed according to this example.

  First, in this embodiment, after all the reels are stopped, or after payout, the image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed in the reel window 113 when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are waited for. Is also displayed, and the visibility of the reels 110 to 112 is reduced (FIG. 24A). It should be noted that the same state may be configured after a predetermined time has elapsed after the bet buttons 130 to 132 are awaiting operation.

  When the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated in the above state, the image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is not displayed in the reel window 113, and the visibility of the reels 110 to 112 is restored (FIG. 24B). .

  Thereafter, when the start lever 135 is operated, the reel starts to rotate. At this time, the image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is not displayed in the reel window 113 (FIG. 24C).

  Further, when the operation of the stop button is accepted, the corresponding reel is stopped, but the image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is still not displayed in the reel window 113 (FIG. 24 (FIG. 24)). d) to (f)).

  After all the reels have stopped or if there is a payout, when the operation waits for the bet buttons 130 to 132, the image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed again in the reel window 113 (see FIG. 24 (a)). When a re-game is won, the bet buttons 130 to 132 are not waited for operation (re-game is given), and the image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is not displayed in the reel window 113. It becomes the state of. Even when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated when the replay is given, the state where the image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is not displayed in the reel window 113 is maintained. Thereafter, when the start lever 135 is operated, the next game (re-game) starts (FIG. 24 (g)).

  It should be noted that an image by the liquid crystal display device 157 may not be displayed in the reel window 113 when the operation waits for the bet buttons 130 to 132. Further, when a re-game is given, an image by the liquid crystal display device 157 is once displayed in the reel window 113, and the visibility in the reel window 113 is improved when the start lever 135 and the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated. You may make it recover (it does not display the image by the liquid crystal display device 157).

<When reel window image effect is executed (AT is added)>
Here, with reference to FIG. 25, the reel window image effect in the case of winning the AT addition lottery will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of an operation when D-2 is selected as the reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 2 and the AT is added and the lottery is won. Hereinafter, the winning of the AT extra lottery may be expressed as AT extra winning.

  First, since the operation when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated is the same as the operation described with reference to FIG. 24, the description thereof is omitted (FIGS. 25A and 25B).

  Next, it is assumed that when the start lever 135 is operated, the re-game player 2 is internally won, the reel stop data D-2 is selected, and the AT is added and won (FIG. 12). When the reel stop data D-2 is selected, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol can be stopped in the reel window 113 in the left reel 110 (FIGS. 13B to 13D). In addition, in the reel window image effect when the AT is added and won, the upper and lower tiers of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 (winning) (except for the left reel 110 that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol) Production data for displaying an image is set in the area excluding the line L1 (step S3113 in FIG. 21, FIG. 25C).

  If the reel stop data when AT is selected and won is D-3 instead of D-2, the reel that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol is the middle reel 111 (see FIG. 13) Images are displayed on the upper and lower stages of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 (areas excluding the winning line L1) by the reel window image effect (step S3123 in FIG. 21). Further, when the reel stop data when AT is added and won is D-4 instead of D-2, the reel that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol is the right reel 112 (see FIG. 13) With the reel window image effect, images are displayed on the upper and lower stages of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 (areas excluding the winning line L1) (step S3133 in FIG. 21).

  Furthermore, the re-game player 2 is won by the subsequent stop operation. FIG. 25D shows that both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped on the left reel 110 by the first left stop operation (the blank 2 symbol is stopped on the winning line L1). 25 (e) shows that the replay symbol is stopped on the middle reel 111 by the middle second stop operation, and FIG. 25 (f) shows the bell symbol on the right reel 112 by the third right stop operation. Shown to have stopped. As a result, the winning of the re-game player 2 is confirmed, and the next game becomes a re-game. Depending on the timing of the stop operation, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol may not stop in the reel window 113, but both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are in the reel window 113 as in this example. By being in the stopped state, the player can obtain a sense of accomplishment and improve the interest of the game.

  When a re-game is awarded, the state does not become as shown in FIG. 24A, and an area where an image is displayed and an area where no image is displayed in the reel window 113 until the next game is started. Is maintained as is. Therefore, when both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, this state can be emphasized until the next game is started. In this state, even if the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated, the visibility is not recovered. If there is a new reel window image effect when the start lever 135 is operated, the visibility of the reel changes. If there is no new reel window image effect, the visibility in the reel window 113 is restored (FIG. 25 (g)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the reel stop data when the re-game player 2 is internally won is other than D-1 (D-2, D-3, D-4), the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 Both of the symbols can be stopped in the reel window 113, and at the same time, an opportunity to win on AT is obtained (step S1107 in FIG. 12, FIG. 13). If there is an AT winning winning, a reel window image effect that lowers visibility is executed on reels other than the reels that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol (step S3113 in FIG. 21). , Step S3123, Step S3133). With this configuration, when both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the player expect to win the AT and win.

  In addition, in the reel window image effect in the case where the AT is added and won, the visibility of reels other than the reels that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol during the stop operation is lowered. As a result, the visibility of the reel on which both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol can stop is relatively higher than that of the other reels, and the player pays attention to this reel during the stop operation, so that the blank 1 It is configured to target both the symbol and the blank 2 symbol. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency at which both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113 when there is an AT addition winning.

  The configuration described above is advantageous for the player (in this embodiment, when the bonus suggestion portion (the portion on which the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are applied) can be stopped in the reel window 113). The reel visibility is changed by the reel window image effect when the AT winning is obtained. Specifically, the visibility of the reel that can stop the privilege suggesting portion in the reel window 113 is made higher than that of the other reels, and this is visually recognized when the privilege suggesting portion stops in the reel window 113. It is configured not to be difficult. With this configuration, there is an effect of targeting the privilege suggestion portion in the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion in the reel window 113 and an effect of emphasizing the stopped privilege suggestion portion. In addition, although this embodiment demonstrated the structure which employ | adopted AT addition winning as an example of the said privilege, for example, a special game state is set, an AT production state is set, or a more advantageous game state is set. As long as it is a privilege advantageous to the player. Furthermore, it has been decided that a privilege advantageous to the player is set, but there is a possibility that a preparation state (privilege setting preparation state) until the setting is started and a privilege advantageous to the player are set. A privilege setting high probability state that is higher than the previous state may be set.

  Even if the configuration other than the above is used, if the privilege suggestion portion is stopped while the visibility of the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion is relatively higher than other reels, If it is comprised so that it may not become difficult to visually recognize, there exists said effect.

  For example, when the reel stop data D-2 is selected in the configuration in which “blank 1-replay-bell” is not provided in the re-playing player 2, the privilege suggestion portion is displayed in the upper and middle regions of the left reel 110. However, the privilege suggestion portion cannot be stopped in the middle and lower regions of the left reel 110. In this case, it is good also as a structure which displays an image in the area | region of the lower stage of the left reel 110 which a privilege suggestion part does not stop, and reduces visibility.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 25, a configuration is adopted in which the visibility of the upper and lower symbols is lowered, but the visibility of the reel where the privilege suggestion portion stops is relatively higher than that of the other reels. As long as it is a thing, the structure which reduces a visibility only for the upper symbol or the lower symbol, for example may be sufficient. In addition, it is not necessary to display an image uniformly in a region where visibility is reduced, for example, while an image is displayed as if an opening or a gap is provided by preventing an image from being displayed in a part of the region. The visibility may be lowered as a whole. Since the player tends to pay attention to the displayed image, the visibility of the design of the reel may be reduced even if the image has an opening.

  In order to increase the effect of targeting the benefit suggestion portion to the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion described above and the effect of emphasizing the stopped benefit suggestion portion, as in the present embodiment, It is preferable that the visibility of the reel where the suggestion portion stops is the highest among all the reels. If the visibility of the reel where the privilege suggestion portion stops is higher than the visibility of any of the other reels, it can be said that the above-described effect is achieved at least when compared with that reel. Therefore, for example, in FIG. 25, it is configured not to decrease the visibility of the reels that can stop the privilege suggestion portion, but to reduce the visibility of all other reels. The visibility may be reduced for any of the reels other than the reel that can stop the operation.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that the area | region which displays the image for reducing visibility according to stop operation, and the displayed image itself may not change, it is not restricted to this, An area for displaying an image may be changed according to the stop operation. In particular, when only the effect of emphasizing the stopped privilege suggestion is considered, for example, when reel rotation is started, no image is displayed in the reel window 113, and when all the reels are stopped, as shown in FIG. A configuration in which a privilege suggestion portion is emphasized when all reels stop, regardless of the mode until all reels stop, such as displaying an image so as to be a mode. It may be adopted.

<When reel window image effect is executed (without AT addition)>
Here, the reel window image effect in the case where the AT addition lottery is not won will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when D-2 is selected as the reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 2 and the AT addition lottery is not won. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when D-3 is selected as the reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 2 and the AT addition lottery is not won. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation in a case where D-4 is selected as the reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 2 and the AT addition lottery is not won. In the following, an AT extra lottery (non-winning) may be expressed as AT extra non-winning.

  First, since the operation when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated is the same as the operation described with reference to FIG. 24, the description thereof is omitted (FIGS. 26A and 26B and FIGS. 27A and 27B). ), FIG. 28 (a) (b)).

  Next, when the start lever 135 is operated, the re-game player 2 is internally won, and other than the reel stop data D-1 (D-2, D-3, or D-4) is selected, Furthermore, it is assumed that AT is added and it is not elected (FIG. 12). When any data other than the reel stop data D-1 (D-2, D-3, or D-4) is selected, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113 in any reel. (FIGS. 13B to 13D). In addition, in the reel window image effect in the case of AT winning non-winning, the upper stage in each of the reel that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol, and the reel selected by lottery among the other reels and The effect data for displaying the image is set in the lower stage (the area excluding the winning line L1) (step S3115, step S3125, and step S3135 in FIG. 21).

  For example, in FIG. 26 (c), the reel stop data D-2 is selected, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped by the reel window image effect that is executed when the AT addition is not won. It is shown that images are displayed on the upper and lower stages (excluding the winning line L1) of the left reel 110 and the reels selected by lottery (here, the middle reel 111). Also, in FIG. 27 (c), the reel stop data D-3 is selected, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped by the reel window image effect that is executed when the AT is not added and won. It is shown that images are displayed on the upper stage and the lower stage (the area excluding the winning line L1) in the middle reel 111 and the reel selected by lottery (here, the right reel 112), respectively. Further, in FIG. 28 (c), the reel stop data D-4 is selected, and both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped by the reel window image effect that is executed when the AT addition is not won. It is shown that images are displayed on the upper stage and the lower stage (area excluding the winning line L1) of the right reel 112 and the reel selected by lottery (here, the left reel 110).

  Furthermore, the re-game player 2 is won by the subsequent stop operation. 26 (d) to (f), FIGS. 27 (d) to (f), and FIGS. 28 (d) to (f), the symbol “Replay-Replay-Bell” is stopped as a result of the stop operation. As a result, the winning of the re-game player 2 is confirmed, and the next game becomes a re-game. Depending on the timing of the stop operation, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol may stop in the reel window 113. However, as in this example, the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol when AT is not won. Since both of them are not stopped in the reel window 113, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to misidentification with the AT addition. Further, even when both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, the visibility of the upper and lower stages of the reel is reduced (for example, in FIG. Because the images are displayed on the top and bottom), it is difficult to recognize that both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, resulting in a misconception that the AT is added and won. Can be difficult. Further, even when it is recognized that both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, the image is displayed on top of this, so that the AT is easily displayed. It can prevent the situation that it is mistaken for winning.

  When a re-game is awarded, the state does not become as shown in FIG. 24A, and an area where an image is displayed and an area where no image is displayed in the reel window 113 until the next game is started. Is maintained as is. Therefore, when both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, a state in which it is difficult to recognize this is maintained until the next game is started. In this state, the visibility is not restored even if the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated.

  If there is no new reel window image effect at the time when the start lever 135 is subsequently operated, the visibility in the reel window 113 is restored and the rotation of the reel is started (FIG. 26 (g), FIG. 27 ( g), FIG. 28 (g)). When a new reel window image effect is set when the start lever 135 is operated, the visibility in the reel window 113 changes accordingly. These operations may restore the visibility of the reels in which both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol have stopped, but the reels start to rotate so that the player can play the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbols. In some cases, it may be possible to prevent both sides from showing a stopped state in the reel window 113.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the reel stop data when the re-game player 2 is internally won is other than D-1 (D-2, D-3, D-4), the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 Both of the symbols can be stopped in the reel window 113, and at the same time, an opportunity to win on AT is obtained (step S1107 in FIG. 12, FIG. 13). In this configuration, when both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, the player may have an expectation of winning on AT.

  However, there is a case where AT is added and non-winning in spite of selection of reel stop data that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol in the reel window 113. In this case, if both of the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113 and the player has the expectation of winning the AT addition, it will be shown that the AT will not win the AT. Will decline. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case where AT is not added and winning, the reel window that reduces the visibility of these symbols for the reel that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol in the reel window 113. A configuration for executing an image effect is adopted (step S3115, step S3125, and step S3135 in FIG. 21). With this configuration, when both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113, it may be possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing by making it difficult to recognize this.

  In addition, in the reel window image effect in the case of AT addition non-winning, the visibility of the reel that can stop both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol during the stop operation is reduced. As a result, the visibility of the reel on which both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol can be stopped becomes relatively lower than other reels, so that the player does not pay attention to this reel during the stop operation, In this reel, both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are difficult to aim. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the frequency at which both the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are stopped in the reel window 113 when AT is not won.

  The configuration described above is advantageous for the player (in this embodiment, when the bonus suggestion portion (the portion on which the blank 1 symbol and the blank 2 symbol are applied) can be stopped in the reel window 113). When the AT win is not obtained, the reel visibility is changed by the reel window image effect. Specifically, the visibility of the reel that can stop the privilege suggesting portion in the reel window 113 is made lower than that of the other reels, and when the privilege suggesting portion stops in the reel window 113, it is difficult to visually recognize this. It is comprised so that it may become. Specifically, an image is displayed on the near side of the other two symbols so that only one of the reel symbols can be visually recognized. With this configuration, the benefit suggesting portion can be stopped in the reel window 113, and the effect that makes the privilege suggesting portion difficult to be aimed at or the effect that makes it difficult to recognize when the privilege suggesting portion has stopped are achieved. Play. In addition, although this embodiment demonstrated the structure which employ | adopted AT addition winning as an example of the said privilege, it is advantageous for a player, for example, an AT production state is set or a more advantageous game state is set. If it is a privilege.

  Even if the configuration other than the above is used, this privilege can be stopped when the privilege suggestion portion is stopped while the visibility of the reel capable of stopping the privilege suggestion portion is relatively lower than other reels. If it is configured to make it difficult to recognize at least one of the symbols constituting the suggestion portion, the above-described effect can be obtained. Since the visibility of the design of the reel is deteriorated with respect to the reel capable of stopping the privilege suggestion portion, it is possible to give an impression that an operation of aiming at the design of the reel is refused.

  For example, when the reel stop data D-2 is selected in the configuration in which “blank 1-replay-bell” is not provided in the re-playing player 2, the privilege suggestion portion is displayed in the upper and middle regions of the left reel 110. Can be stopped, but the privilege suggestion portion cannot be stopped in the middle and lower regions of the left reel 110. In this case, in the reel window image effect of FIG. 26, the visibility of the left reel 110 may be reduced without displaying an image in the lower area of the left reel 110 where the privilege suggestion portion does not stop. Note that when such a configuration is adopted, the visibility of the reel that can stop the privilege suggesting portion is relatively reduced, for example, the image is not displayed in the lower region of the middle reel 111. Therefore, it is preferable that the most difficult target is achieved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the visibility of any one of the blank 1 symbol or the blank 2 symbol which comprises a privilege suggestion part will be reduced, for example, a privilege suggestion part is set to a top line and a middle stage with a lower stage line as a winning line. Both the symbols that make up the benefit suggestion part, such as displaying an image that reduces all the visibility of the benefit suggestion part that can be stopped in the upper and middle stages, after providing stop data that can stop You may employ | adopt the structure which reduces visibility.

  In addition, it is not necessary to display an image uniformly in a region where visibility is reduced, for example, while an image is displayed as if an opening or a gap is provided by preventing an image from being displayed in a part of the region. The visibility may be lowered as a whole. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give the impression that the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion has poor visibility of the design of the reel and refuses the operation of aiming at the design of the reel. .

  In order to enhance the effect of making it difficult to aim the privilege suggestion portion with respect to the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion described above, the visibility of the reel where the privilege suggestion portion stops is reduced as in this embodiment. Preferably it is the lowest of all reels. For this reason, if the visibility of the reel where the privilege suggestion portion is stopped is lower than the visibility of any of the other reels, it can be said that the above-described effect is achieved at least when compared with that reel. . On the other hand, in order to produce an effect of making it difficult to recognize the stopped privilege suggestion portion, it is necessary to reduce the visibility of at least one of the symbols constituting the privilege suggestion portion. Accordingly, for example, in FIGS. 26 to 28, the visibility is reduced with respect to one of the reels other than the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion (for example, in FIG. The visibility of the middle reel 111 among the middle reels is not limited to this, but the visibility may not be lowered for all reels other than the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion. .

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that the area | region which displays the image for reducing visibility according to stop operation, and the displayed image itself may not change, it is not restricted to this, An area for displaying an image may be changed according to the stop operation. In particular, when only the effect of making it difficult to recognize the stopped privilege suggestion portion is considered, for example, when the reel rotation starts, the image is not displayed in the reel window 113, but the privilege suggestion portion is stopped in the reel window 113. It is difficult to recognize the privilege suggestion portion when the privilege suggestion portion stops, whatever the mode until the privilege suggestion portion stops, such as displaying an image so that it is difficult to visually recognize this. You may employ | adopt the structure made into the aspect to do. In this case, when the privilege suggestion portion does not stop, an image that reduces the visibility of the reel that can be stopped by the privilege suggestion portion may or may not be displayed.

<Effects of combinations of reel window image effects>
In the present embodiment, different reel window image effects are employed in the case of AT extra winning and in the case of AT extra not winning. These effects can be adopted independently, but when both are adopted, the following effects are further produced.

  In the example of FIG. 25, the reel window image effect in the case of AT addition winning reduces the visibility other than the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion and focuses attention on the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion. The configuration for targeting the privilege suggestion has been described. By adopting this configuration, the player expects that the privilege suggestion portion stops at a reel whose visibility has not deteriorated. In addition to the reel window image effect in the case of AT addition winning, the reel window image effect in the case of AT addition non-winning is adopted as in the examples of FIGS. When the visibility is reduced, the bonus suggestion portion stops at the bonus suggestion portion with respect to the reel (for example, the right reel 112 in FIG. 26, the left reel 110 in FIG. 27, and the middle reel 111 in FIG. 28). It is possible to perform an operation. As a result, since the privilege suggestion portion does not stop, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which it is impressed that AT was not won by adding AT and that it was mistaken for winning by adding AT.

  In addition, in the case of non-winning with AT addition, it is expected that the stop operation aiming at the privilege suggestion portion will not be performed on the reel whose visibility has been reduced, and even a reel capable of stopping the privilege suggestion portion Since the stop operation aiming at this is not performed, the frequency at which the privilege suggestion portion stops may be lowered. Also in this case, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the AT is mistaken for winning by adding on the AT.

<Reel stop data>
In the present embodiment, reel stop data (reel stop data in the high replay probability state (RT2)) that may stop the bonus suggestion portion in the reel window 113 regardless of whether or not AT is added is adopted. Here, for example, by changing the reel stop data depending on whether or not there is an AT addition, and not stopping the bonus suggestion part at the time of AT addition non-winning, there is a misconception that it is AT addition winning at the time of AT addition non-winning In the case of adopting a configuration that does not cause occurrence, another problem arises that the capacity of the main control unit 300 is increased due to an increase in the reel stop data. However, when using the reel window image effect of non-winning AT addition as in the present embodiment, it is difficult to recognize the privilege suggestion portion when the non-winning AT addition is made, and there is a misconception that it is AT extra winning. The same reel stop data can be used while preventing it from occurring, and the above-described problem of capacity burden can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, after reel stop data is selected, a configuration is adopted in which an AT extra lottery is executed in accordance with the reel stop data. For example, after the AT extra lottery, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which reel stop data that can stop the privilege suggestion portion in a game may be derived. Also in this case, since the privilege suggestion portion may stop in the reel window 113 regardless of whether or not the AT is added as in the present embodiment, the above-described reel window image effect is adopted. The same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is employed in which the probability of winning an AT addition in the replay high probability state (RT2) is not changed. For example, the main control unit 300 is given a privilege such as an AT winning winning. One of two or more modes with different probabilities (for example, a first mode and a second mode with a lower probability of winning the AT than the first mode) is set. Even if it is configured and the probability of granting a privilege in the re-game high probability state (RT2) is changed based on the establishment of an arbitrary condition (for example, internal winning of a predetermined role, lottery for each game) Good. For example, the first mode is a mode in which the AT extra winning probability is 1/10, the second mode is the mode in which the AT extra winning probability is 1/20, and so on. Although the probability of winning the AT addition is different, the same stop data can be used because of the same replay high probability state (RT2), and an increase in the capacity of the stop data can be prevented.

<Effect of narrowing the visible area>
As in the present embodiment, by narrowing the area where the reel can be visually recognized by the reel window image effect, it may be possible to increase the difficulty of the stop operation and improve the fun of the game. In addition, it can be expected that the sense of speed with respect to the rotation of the reel changes and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, when the areas where the reels can be visually recognized are different (for example, in FIG. 25 (c), the left reel 110 is wider than the other reels), the sense of speed for each reel is different, thereby improving the interest of the game. I can expect that. Furthermore, by making the area where the reel can be visually recognized as only one symbol of the reel, the operation of aiming at these two symbols is rejected on reels that have a common design that makes two adjacent symbols recognized as one large symbol. Such an impression can be given.

<Regarding means for determining an area for reducing visibility>
In the above embodiment, when the visibility is lowered by the reel window image effect, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the target area based on the reel stop data selected by the main control unit 300 and the information on the AT addition winning. A configuration in which the effect data is set is adopted (step S1109 in FIG. 12, step S1205 in FIG. 14, and FIG. 21). In the case of this configuration, if the first sub-control unit 400 is tampered with, there is a risk that the visibility may be lowered in an area that is not assumed when the reel window image effect is executed. In order to prevent such a situation, for example, the main control unit 300 determines an area in which visibility is reduced (displays an image), and transmits this to the first sub-control unit 400, thereby the reel window image. You may comprise so that an effect may be performed.

<Regarding the area where the pattern and image overlap>
Hereinafter, a region where a design and an image overlap will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the difference between the area of the image displayed by the reel window image effect and the area corresponding to the symbol.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 28, the present embodiment employs a configuration in which the visibility of the privilege suggestion portion is reduced by using the reel window image effect in the case of AT addition non-winning. In this configuration, when the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, there may be a slight shift in the rotational direction between the displayed image and the symbol. Further, when a deviation occurs in the position of the belt wound around the reels 110 to 112, the same deviation may occur in the rotation direction. For these reasons, it is difficult for the reels 110 to 112 to perfectly match the applied symbols and the image of the liquid crystal display device 157. Further, depending on the degree of deviation, the image may overlap with a pattern that the image is not desired to be overlapped, and the visibility may be lowered in an unintended region. Furthermore, the overlapping state of the symbol and the image also changes depending on the positional relationship between the reels 110 to 112, the liquid crystal display device 157, and the player's eyes.

  In the present embodiment, in each of the reels 110 to 112, when a symbol whose visibility is to be reduced and a symbol which is not so are adjacent to each other, a region for displaying an image for reducing the visibility is narrowed. ing. This prevents the visibility of symbols that do not want to be reduced in visibility from being reduced. In FIG. 29A, symbol boundaries in the reels 110 to 112 are indicated by alternate long and short dash lines. In FIG. 29B, when an image is displayed in the first area of the left reel 110 and no image is displayed in the adjacent second area, the image is displayed in an area narrower than the first area. (The image is displayed on the first area side of the one-dot chain line that is the boundary between the first and second lines). In addition, about the magnitude | size of the area | region which displays an image, it is preferable that there exists a magnitude | size of half or more among the area | regions corresponding to the design which wants to reduce visibility.

<Modified example of privilege suggestion>
Hereinafter, a modified example (hereinafter referred to as a first modified example) of the privilege suggestion portion will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a figure which shows the modification of a privilege suggestion part.

  In the present embodiment, two symbols of a blank 1 symbol and a blank 2 symbol are continuously arranged on the left reel 110 (FIG. 5), and a re-playing combination 2 using these symbols is provided (FIG. 5). 6). In the first modification described below, three symbols of A symbol, B symbol, and C symbol are continuously arranged on the left reel 110, and a re-playing combination 2 using these symbols is provided. FIG. 30 (a) shows a symbol combination of the replaying combination 2 in the first modification.

  Moreover, in this 1st modification, according to the timing of the stop operation at the time of internal winning of the re-game player 2, it becomes the re-game player 2 in the state in which any of A symbol, B symbol, or C symbol has stopped on the winning line L1. Reel stop data that may win is provided. In FIG. 30 (b), there is a case where none of the A symbol, the B symbol, and the C symbol stops on the winning line L1, and one of the A symbol, B symbol, and C symbol may stop on the winning line L1. It is shown.

  In the first modification, as in the above-described embodiment, when reel stop data that can stop at least two of the A symbol, B symbol, and C symbol in the reel window 113 is selected. AT addition lottery is executed. That is, in this modification, it can be said that there are a total of three patterns suggesting portions of AB, ABC, and BC. And when this AT addition lottery is won, the visibility of reels other than the left reel 110 is lowered by the reel window image effect. On the other hand, if this AT addition lottery is not won, at least any two of the A, B, and C symbols stopped in the reel window 113 in the left reel 110 reel by the reel window image effect is visually recognized. Reduce sex. Even in such a case, as in the above-described embodiment, the benefit suggesting portion consisting of at least two of the A symbol, the B symbol, and the C symbol is shown in the case of AT addition winning, In the case of non-winning additions, it may be difficult to recognize that these are stopped, and it may be possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  As described above, the specific symbol of the present embodiment is not limited to the two symbols, but includes at least two consecutive symbols such as the three consecutive symbols in the first modification. It may be configured. In the above example, if the AT symbol, B symbol, and C symbol are stopped in the reel window 113 when AT is not selected, the configuration in which only the middle B symbol is lowered is adopted. May be. In this case, all of the privilege suggestion portions of the total of three patterns of AB, ABC, and BC can be in a state in which the visibility is lowered. In addition, when the bonus suggestion portion is composed of only three ABC symbols (when there is no AB or BC, there is no AT lottery), at least one of the A symbols, B symbols, and C symbols A configuration that reduces one visibility may be adopted.

<Variation of means for reducing visibility>
Hereinafter, a modified example (hereinafter, a second modified example) provided with a movable body will be described with reference to FIGS. 31, 32, and 33. FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a second modification. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the second modified example. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a modification in which a transmissive liquid crystal and a movable body are combined. Note that the movable body 163 in FIG. 31 corresponds to an example of the cover of the present invention. Moreover, the part which becomes the movable body 163 and the transmissive liquid crystal in FIG. 33 corresponds to an example of the cover of the present invention. Furthermore, although it is an example of a cover, it is a shielding device because it shields light.

  In the above-described embodiment, a configuration has been described in which an image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal layered on the reel window 113 to change the visibility of the symbol. In the modification described below, a movable body is provided in the reel window 113, and this is used to change the visibility of the symbol.

  FIG. 31A shows a state in which the movable body 163 and the movable body sensor 538 are provided above and below the reel window 113 and above and below the reels 110 to 112, respectively. FIG. 31B shows the configuration of the second sub-control unit 500 in the second modification.

  The movable body 163 moves on the front side of the reels 110 to 112 in the reel window 113 by the drive circuit 530. Thereby, the design in the reel window 113 can be shielded (one form of visibility reduction). Specifically, the movable body 163 provided at the upper part of the left reel 110 can shield the symbols at the positions of numbers 1 and 2 shown in FIG. 2, and the movable body 163 provided at the lower part The symbols at the positions of numbers 2 and 3 shown in FIG. 2 can be shielded. Further, the movable body 163 provided at the upper part of the middle reel 111 can shield the symbols at the positions of numbers 4 and 5 shown in FIG. 2, and the movable body 163 provided at the lower part is shown in FIG. It is possible to shield the symbols at the positions of the numbers 5 and 6 shown. Further, the movable body 163 provided at the upper portion of the right reel 112 can shield the symbols at the positions of numbers 7 and 8 shown in FIG. 2, and the movable body 163 provided at the lower portion is shown in FIG. It is possible to shield the symbols at the positions of the numbers 8 and 9 shown. The movable body 163 has a design that matches the motif of the game stand on the surface of the movable part 163 that shields the design (the colored part of FIG. 31A, which is the flat part of the movable body 163). It is made of a resin that is difficult to transmit light. Note that the flat plate portion of the movable body 163 may be capable of reducing the light transmittance. That is, even if it is possible to visually recognize the symbol when it is shielded, it is only necessary to make it difficult to recognize the privilege suggestion portion. In addition, the flat part of the movable body 163 can employ various shapes such as a part provided with an opening or a colored window.

  The initial position of the movable body 163 is the position shown in FIG. 31A. When the detection piece provided on the movable body 163 is in this position, the position of the movable body 163 is detected by the movable body sensor 538. It is configured to be able to initialize. When the movable body 163 is outside the range of the reel window 113 including the initial position, the movable body 163 is located on the back side of the front panel of the slot machine 100 and cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  FIG. 32A shows an example in which the upper stage and the lower stage of the left reel 110 are shielded using the movable body 163. In this example, the same effect as the reel window image effect in the case where the stop data D-2 is selected and the AT addition is not won can be produced. Further, as shown in FIG. 32B, when the middle stage of the reel is shielded, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the privilege suggestion portion regardless of the stop position of the reel. About this structure, the same effect is produced by displaying an image in the middle in the reel window image effect. That is, according to the 2nd modification, the visibility of a symbol can be reduced by the movable body 163 similarly to a reel window image effect.

  In the second modification, the movable body 163 provided at the upper part of the reels 110 to 112 can shield the upper and middle stages of the reel, and the movable body 163 provided at the lower part shields the middle and lower stages of the reel. Although the configuration that can be performed has been described, for example, the movable body 163 provided on each reel is configured to be able to shield any of the upper, middle, and lower stages, so that the movable body 163 corresponding to each reel is configured. The moving range is not limited.

  Also, in the above <Region where image and image overlap>, it is preferable that the size of the region where the image is displayed should be at least half of the region corresponding to the symbol whose visibility is to be reduced. Although described, the same can be said for the second modification. That is, the size of the flat plate portion of the movable body 163 is such a size that it is difficult for the player to recognize the privilege suggestion portion (preferably, the size corresponding to the symbol whose visibility is desired to be reduced is more than half of the region). For example, it is possible to adopt various shapes such as the surface of the flat plate portion being designed according to the motif of the game stand, or a part of which is provided with an opening or a colored window. . Further, an image may be displayed on the flat plate portion of the movable body 163.

  In the above example, the example in which the size of the movable body 163 is the size of one symbol has been described. However, for example, the size of the movable body 163 is limited to the size of two symbols. is not. In the case of this configuration, when the two symbols are shielded, there can be no gap at the boundary portion between these symbols. As a result, for example, when AT is added and not won, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a sense of expectation is held by the symbols visible from the gap.

  Alternatively, the movable body 163 and the transmissive liquid crystal may be used in combination. In the transmissive liquid crystal described above, the visibility of the reel can be reduced by displaying an image, but the rear reel is seen through, and it is difficult to completely shield it. FIG. 33A shows a state where the state of the rotating reel can be seen slightly on the back of the image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal. Such a problem can be solved by using the movable body 163 and the transmissive liquid crystal in combination. Specifically, the flat plate portion of the movable body 163 is movable between the transmissive liquid crystal and the reels 110 to 112, and the flat plate portion is moved to the area where the image is displayed as shown in FIG. Let In this case, it is possible to prevent the reels 110 to 112 from being seen through the back of the image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal. Note that the transmissive liquid crystal does not have a backlight, and if the flat plate portion of the movable body 163 is disposed on the back surface, the image may become dark and difficult to see. For this reason, you may employ | adopt the structure which light-emits flat plate part itself, or reflects the light from the light source provided separately to the player side by this flat plate part.

  In addition, as described in the embodiment using the transmissive liquid crystal, the reel window image effect only needs to emphasize the privilege suggestion portion or make it difficult to recognize by reducing the visibility of the reel. It is not necessary to completely shield the design as in the modification of the movable body 163.

  For the transmissive liquid crystal described in the above embodiment, for example, a transmissive EL display or an illumination panel may be employed as another display device. The illumination panel is a plurality of light emitting elements such as LEDs arranged so as to face the end face of the light guide plate for display, or light from the light emitting elements incident on the light guide plate from the end face is directed to the front side, etc. A reflecting portion composed of a minute concave portion or the like for reflection is arranged so as to form an arbitrary character, figure, or the like. And it is comprised so that arbitrary characters may emerge in the light-guide plate by making this light emitting element light-emit.

<Others>
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using a medal (coin) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game. The present invention can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, and the like as media.

  Note that the slot machine is a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, which operates on a mobile terminal (smart phone, game machine) or personal computer by a program that simulates the operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes electronic data corresponding to medals, and the game medium is input by inputting the electronic data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). In other words, paying out the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiment of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) in which a plurality of types of symbols are regularly arranged in the rotation direction;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
A reel window (e.g., reel window 113) having a viewable region where the symbol placed on each of the plurality of reels can be seen;
A cover that can reduce the visibility of the reel in a state where it overlaps at least a part of the viewable region (for example, an area inside the reel window 113 in the liquid crystal display device 157, the movable body in FIG. 31). 163),
Game progress control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500),
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
A stop control means for executing control for individually stopping rotation of the plurality of reels by reception of the stop button, and a privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
The production control means is means for controlling the cover,
The plurality of reels is one reel having a privilege suggestion portion in which a first symbol (for example, one blank symbol) and a second symbol (for example, two blank symbols) are arranged adjacent to each other along the rotation direction. Including
The stop control means includes
It is a means capable of executing privilege suggestion stop control that allows the privilege suggestion portion to be stopped in the viewable region (for example, refer to reel stop data D-2, D-3, D-4 in FIG. 13),
The production control means includes
The first design and the second in a state of being stopped in the viewable area when the privilege provision determining means has not been determined to give the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. The visibility of at least one of the symbols is reduced using the cover (refer to the description of <when reel window image effect is executed (without AT addition)>),
The first symbol and the second in a state of being stopped in the viewable area when the privilege provision determining unit determines to grant the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. The game table is characterized in that it does not reduce the visibility of the symbols of the above using the cover (see description of <when reel window image effect is executed (with AT addition)>). Yes.

Also,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) in which a plurality of types of symbols are regularly arranged in the rotation direction;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
A reel window (e.g., reel window 113) having a viewable region where the symbol placed on each of the plurality of reels can be seen;
A cover that can reduce the visibility of the reel in a state where it overlaps at least a part of the viewable region (for example, an area inside the reel window 113 in the liquid crystal display device 157, the movable body in FIG. 31). 163),
Game progress control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500),
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
A stop control means for executing control for individually stopping rotation of the plurality of reels by reception of the stop button, and a privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
The production control means is means for controlling the cover,
The plurality of reels is one reel having a privilege suggestion portion in which a first symbol (for example, one blank symbol) and a second symbol (for example, two blank symbols) are arranged adjacent to each other along the rotation direction. Including
The stop control means includes
It is a means capable of executing privilege suggestion stop control that allows the privilege suggestion portion to be stopped in the viewable region (for example, refer to reel stop data D-2, D-3, D-4 in FIG. 13),
The production control means includes
When it is determined that the privilege is not given by the privilege grant determination means when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the privilege suggestion stop is arranged in the privilege suggestion portion with respect to the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control. The visibility of at least one of the first symbol and the second symbol is reduced using the cover (see the description of <when reel window image effect is executed (no AT addition))> ),
When it is determined that the privilege is given by the privilege grant determination means when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the privilege suggestion stop is arranged in the privilege suggestion portion with respect to the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control. The visibility of the first symbol and the second symbol that have been used is not reduced by using the cover (refer to the description of <when reel window image effect is executed (with AT addition)>) A game table characterized by the above is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
There is described a game table characterized in that the cover can be moved into the viewable area from the outside of the viewable area (for example, the movable body 163 in FIG. 31).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The cover is
Display means for displaying an image is provided,
The production control means includes
By making the cover in a state where an image is displayed on the display unit overlap with at least a part of the visible region, the visibility of the symbol is reduced (for example, <reduced visibility) In a variation of the means for causing the game machine, the game table is characterized in that an image is displayed on the flat plate portion of the movable body 163.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
When the privilege provision stop means has not been determined to give the privilege when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the visibility of a reel different from the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control is set. A configuration in which the visibility is not lowered with respect to reels other than the reel that can stop the privilege suggestion portion in the case where <reel window image effect is executed (without AT addition)> without being lowered using the cover. ),
When the privilege provision determining unit determines that the privilege is given when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the visibility of a reel different from the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control is set. The game table is characterized by being lowered using the cover (see, for example, FIG. 25).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
The bonus suggestion before any one of the plurality of reels stops rotation of one game when the privilege grant determining means has not been determined to grant the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. The visibility of a reel whose portion can be stopped is reduced by using the cover (for example, in FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, the visibility of a reel where the privilege suggestion portion can be stopped at the rotation start timing is reduced. ) Is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
The bonus suggestion before any one of the plurality of reels stops rotation of one game when the privilege grant determining means has not been determined to grant the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. The visibility of the reel that can stop the portion is reduced by using the cover (for example, in FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, the visibility of the reel at which the privilege suggestion portion can stop at the rotation start timing is lowered. ),
When it is determined to give the privilege by the privilege grant determining means when executing the privilege suggestion stop control, the privilege suggestion before any of the plurality of reels stops rotation of one game. The visibility of reels other than the reels that can stop the portion is reduced by using the cover (for example, in FIG. 25, the visibility of reels other than the left reel 110 that can stop the privilege suggestion portion at the rotation start timing. A game table characterized by the fact that the

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
In the case where the privilege grant determining means has not been determined to give the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control, the first symbol and the first symbol in the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control The visibility of both of the symbols constituting the privilege suggestion portion in the case where both of the two symbols are targets for lowering visibility (<when reel window image effect is executed (without AT addition)>) A game table characterized by the above-mentioned structure.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Comprising mode setting means (for example, the main control unit 300) for setting one mode from a plurality of types of modes including the first mode and the second mode;
The stop control means includes
It is a means capable of executing the privilege suggestion stop control with the same probability in both the first mode and the second mode (for example, any mode is set in the replay high probability state (RT2)),
The first mode is a mode in which there is a higher probability that the provision of the privilege is determined by the privilege provision determining means than the second mode (replay high probability state (RT2 in <reel stop data>). ) In which the probability of winning on AT is changed).

  In addition, a program for simulating the above-described game machine with a computer (for example, a program for simulating the operation of a slot machine on a portable terminal or a personal computer) is described.

100 slot machines 110 to 112 reel 113 reel window 127 payout number display 128 lamp 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 144 side lamp 150 effect button 157 liquid crystal display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control Unit 400 first sub-control unit 500 second sub-control unit

Claims (10)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are regularly arranged in the rotation direction;
A stop button operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
A reel window having a visually recognizable area in which the symbol arranged on each of the plurality of reels can be visually recognized;
A cover capable of reducing the visibility of the reel in a state where it overlaps at least a part of the viewable region;
Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
A stop control means for executing control for individually stopping rotation of the plurality of reels by reception of the stop button, and a privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
The production control means is means for controlling the cover,
The plurality of reels include one or more reels having a privilege suggesting portion in which a first symbol and a second symbol are arranged adjacent to each other along a rotation direction,
The stop control means includes
It is a means capable of executing a privilege suggestion stop control that enables the privilege suggestion portion to be stopped in the viewable region,
The production control means includes
The first design and the second in a state of being stopped in the viewable area when the privilege provision determining means has not been determined to give the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. Reducing the visibility of at least one of the designs using the cover,
The first symbol and the second in a state of being stopped in the viewable area when the privilege provision determining unit determines to grant the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. The game table is characterized in that the visibility of the symbol is not reduced by using the cover. A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are regularly arranged in the rotation direction;
A stop button operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
A reel window having a visually recognizable area in which the symbol arranged on each of the plurality of reels can be visually recognized;
A cover capable of reducing the visibility of the reel in a state where it overlaps at least a part of the viewable region;
Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
A stop control means for executing control for individually stopping rotation of the plurality of reels by reception of the stop button, and a privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
The production control means is means for controlling the cover,
The plurality of reels include one or more reels having a privilege suggesting portion in which a first symbol and a second symbol are arranged adjacent to each other along a rotation direction,
The stop control means includes
It is a means capable of executing a privilege suggestion stop control that enables the privilege suggestion portion to be stopped in the viewable region,
The production control means includes
When it is determined that the privilege is not given by the privilege grant determination means when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the privilege suggestion stop is arranged in the privilege suggestion portion with respect to the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control. Reducing the visibility of at least one of the first symbol and the second symbol using the cover;
When it is determined that the privilege is given by the privilege grant determination means when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the privilege suggestion stop is arranged in the privilege suggestion portion with respect to the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control. The gaming table is characterized in that the visibility of the first symbol and the second symbol is not reduced by using the cover. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The production control means includes
A game table, wherein the cover can be moved into the viewable area from outside the viewable area. The game table according to claim 3,
The cover is
Display means for displaying an image is provided,
The production control means includes
A gaming table, wherein the visibility of the symbol is lowered by setting the cover in a state where an image is displayed on the display means to overlap with at least a part of the visible region. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The production control means includes
When the privilege provision stop means has not been determined to give the privilege when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the visibility of a reel different from the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control is set. , Without using the cover,
When the privilege provision determining unit determines that the privilege is given when the privilege suggestion stop control is executed, the visibility of a reel different from the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control is set. A game table that is lowered using the cover. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The production control means includes
The bonus suggestion before any one of the plurality of reels stops rotation of one game when the privilege grant determining means has not been determined to grant the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. A gaming machine characterized in that the visibility of a reel whose part can be stopped is lowered by using the cover. The game table according to claim 5,
The production control means includes
The bonus suggestion before any one of the plurality of reels stops rotation of one game when the privilege grant determining means has not been determined to grant the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control. Reducing the visibility of the reel that can stop the part using the cover,
When it is determined to give the privilege by the privilege grant determining means when executing the privilege suggestion stop control, the privilege suggestion before any of the plurality of reels stops rotation of one game. A gaming table characterized in that the visibility of a reel other than a reel capable of stopping a part is lowered using the cover. It is a game stand of any one of Claim 1 to 7,
The production control means includes
In the case where the privilege grant determining means has not been determined to give the privilege when executing the privilege suggestion stop control, the first symbol and the first symbol in the reel targeted for the privilege suggestion stop control A game table characterized in that both of the two symbols are targets for reducing visibility. It is a game stand of any one of Claim 1 to 8,
Comprising mode setting means for setting one mode from a plurality of types of modes including the first mode and the second mode;
The stop control means includes
The means that can execute the privilege suggestion stop control with the same probability in both the first mode and the second mode,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first mode is a mode in which the provision of the privilege is determined by the privilege grant determination means to be higher than the second mode.   The program which simulates the game machine of any one of Claim 1 to 9 with a computer.