JP2017131477A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a normal game.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes: a game configuration part 30 in which game operation means that includes a stop operation part (reel stop button 24) and is used for a player to perform operation relating to a game is arranged; and display means (first game information display part 33) that is controlled by game control means (game control device 100), can display a result of an internal lottery, and is provided in the game configuration part 30. A combination won in an internal lottery includes a specific combination in which prize winning is satisfied by a stop of a plurality of reels 6 in predetermined stop order, and the game control means can report predetermined stop order on the display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of reels being individually stopped A plurality of stop operation units for display, and when the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units is a stop symbol form corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, It relates to the established slot machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine, a game is started by a player's start operation, a plurality of symbols drawn on a reel are stopped based on the player's stop operation, and a game value is given based on the result of the game Things are common. And, as such a gaming machine, a slot machine that performs an effect relating to a game on a display device arranged in addition to a reel, and can have a sense of expectation for a big hit etc. even when a big hit etc. does not occur Is provided.

  In such a slot machine, a winning combination is established depending on the stop order of the reels, or a winning combination is not established. In a normal gaming state, a reel is established even if such a winning combination is won. In the specific gaming state (AT or ART) that occurs when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the stop order (assist information) is not notified, and the stop order of reels in which winning is established when such a winning combination is won Has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the slot machine described above, the main control board performs lottery of a role, transmits a lottery result command to the sub-control board, and the sub-control board notifies the reel stop order in the display device. If the command from the main control board is not received correctly, the display device cannot execute the notification of the reel stop order that is advantageous to the player and cannot play a normal game. An object of the present invention is to enable normal games to be executed.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display of the plurality of reels, and the plurality of reels being individually stopped and displayed. A plurality of stop operation sections for,
When the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes a stop symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, in the slot machine where the winning of the winning combination is established,
A game component in which a game operation means for allowing a player including the stop operation unit to perform an operation related to the game; and
A display means controlled by the game control means and capable of displaying the result of the internal lottery and provided in the game component,
The winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific combination in which a winning is achieved by stopping the plurality of reels in a predetermined stopping order,
The game control means includes
The predetermined stop order can be notified on the display means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. In addition, since the display means is provided in the game component part in which the game operation means for the player including the stop operation part to perform an operation related to the game is provided, it is easy for the player to confirm the display during the game. .

The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The display means includes
Provided on the upper surface facing upward in the game component,
The upper surface of the game configuration unit includes a game state display unit that displays a game state and a payout number display unit that displays the number of payouts of game media.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, it becomes easy for the player to confirm the stop order together with information necessary for the game during the game.

  According to the present invention, a normal game can be executed.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which looked at the vicinity of the game structure part in a slot machine from upper direction. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a game control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | positioning of each reel, the type of winning, a symbol combination aspect, and winning content. It is a figure explaining an effective line. It is a state transition diagram explaining the transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining the display in a 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display in a 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining an unrecoverable error process. It is a flowchart explaining a power supply return process. It is a flowchart explaining a main loop process. It is a flowchart explaining a role lottery process. It is a flowchart explaining a reel rotation start process. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol control process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining 7 segment data setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a game management main process. It is a flowchart explaining command control processing. It is a flowchart explaining a production control code setting process. It is a flowchart explaining command reception interruption processing. It is a flowchart explaining a V-Sync interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining 7SEG data edit processing. It is a flowchart explaining a 2nd game information display part display data edit process. It is a figure explaining the display timing in a 1st game information display part and a 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the end timing of the display in the 1st game information display part and the 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the transmission timing of a winning combination notification command. It is a figure explaining another example of the transmission method of a winning combination information command. It is a figure explaining the case where the winning combination notification command is missed in the slot machine of the first modification. It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine of the second modification. It is sectional drawing seen from the right side explaining the cover member of the slot machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the specific game state in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the display in the 2nd game information display part of the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the extra effect in the specific game state in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation using the image display apparatus in the slot machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation using the image display apparatus in the slot machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation using the image display apparatus in the slot machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation in the 2nd game information display part in the slot machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation in the 2nd game information display part in the slot machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the winning notification effect in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the winning notification effect in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation when the missing of the small part winning in the slot machine of a 2nd modification generate | occur | produces. It is a figure explaining the synchronous timing of the display in the 1st game information display part of the slot machine of the 2nd modification, and the 2nd game information display part. It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the slot machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation using the 2nd production button in the slot machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation using the 2nd production button in the slot machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the display area in the image display device of the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation using the 2nd production button in the slot machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the modification of arrangement of the 2nd production button in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the modification of the 2nd production button in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the case where the image display device in the slot machine of the third modification is a touch panel. It is a figure explaining the production in the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped housing whose front surface is open, and at the left end when viewed from the front surface of the housing. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-opening manner through a provided hinge.

  A game control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1 and an effect control device 300 that controls the effect based on information from the game control device 100 are housed inside the housing. In addition, a variable display device having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, and 6c and a medal payout device (hopper) are disposed inside the housing. The medal payout device accepts and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and when a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the active line and a winning is established, a payout command (command) from the game control device 100 is established. And a device for driving out the medal payout motor 63 in accordance with the prize and paying out to the lower plate 27 medals corresponding to the prize (payout medals) or medals exceeding the upper limit of the credit by the addition associated with the establishment of the prize. is there.

  Further, in order to store the medals flowing in from the medal payout device inside the casing, or to guide the medals flowing in to the medal collecting mechanism on the island where the slot machine 1 is installed. An overflow tank is also provided. In addition, a power supply device that supplies power to electronic components such as a control device, a motor, and a lamp, and a setting device for setting the winning probability of the slot machine 1 to any one of six levels are provided inside the casing. It has been.

  At the upper part of the front frame 2, an image display device 3 for effecting display and information display according to the game, an upper speaker 4a for effecting sound, a decoration device 46 for performing light emitting decoration with LEDs, and an effecting movable body device that operates. For example, a frame effect device 7 incorporating 47 is provided. The image display device 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and displays various information such as a history information display in addition to an effect display relating to a game. Then, various effect displays and history information display on the image display device 3 are controlled by the effect control device 300. That is, the image display device 3 is an effect display unit capable of displaying an effect according to the progress of the game, and the effect control device 300 is a display control unit capable of controlling the display of the effect display unit. Eggplant.

  A front panel 9 is arranged in the center portion of the front frame 2 so that the rear side cannot be visually recognized, and a decorative pattern or the like is drawn, and the rear side is visible in the center portion of the front panel 9 (for example, A (transparent) symbol display window 5 is formed. The front panel 9 may be constituted by a display device. In the state where no image is displayed on the symbol display window 5, the reel 6 is visible, and an image that produces a game mainly around the symbol display window 5 is displayed. indicate. In this case, it is also possible to display an image that produces a game on the symbol display window 5.

  Through the symbol display window 5 (window portion), a symbol that is variably displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 disposed in the housing can be visually recognized. The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, 6c so as to be arranged along the circumferential direction. Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 3), which is a stepping motor, and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently rotated and driven. The rotation can be stopped. That is, the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c serve as an electrical drive source for driving the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display). On the other hand, in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed through the symbol display window 5 for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. And is visible. That is, through the symbol display window 5, the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the game stop result can be visually recognized. Therefore, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c form a plurality of variable display units that can display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner.

  A predetermined enabling line is set for the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5. In the present embodiment, only the lines (middle stage lines) crossing the middle symbols of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are lines that can be activated. Then, when the number of bets (the number of bets) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) by the insertion of medals by the player or input from credits (hereinafter referred to as “betting operation”), the enabling line is activated and activated. It becomes a line (so-called three-sheet exclusive use), and whether or not a winning combination (combination) is established is determined based on the symbol combination form (outcome) formed on this effective line. The number of bets may be arbitrarily set within a range of 1 to 3 instead of using only three. In this case, however, an internal lottery described later is performed so that the internal winning probability that is most advantageous to the player when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state.

  When winning is established, there are cases where three predetermined symbols are arranged on another line in addition to the case where three predetermined symbols are arranged on the effective line. As such a line, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is slanted from the line crossing the upper symbol of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c (upper line), left reel 6a lower stage-middle reel 6b middle stage-right reel 6c upper stage. A line that crosses each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally (lower right line) across the line crossing (upward to the right), left reel 6a upper stage-middle reel 6b middle stage-right reel 6c lower stage, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c lower stage Lines that cross the symbols (lower line), and the symbols that appear on the virtual lines that are positioned so as to cross the front portion (the visible portion) facing the symbol display window 5 of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c other than the above. You may do it. Hereinafter, the lines that can be activated (middle line) and the lines (upper line etc.) that can be visually aligned when winning a prize are collectively referred to as a symbol stop line (symbol alignment line).

  On the left side of the symbol display window 5, a second game medium information display unit 44 that is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays information related to the game medium is provided. The second game medium information display unit is provided with a second credit number display unit 11, a second payout number display unit 13, and a second acquired number display unit 12. The second credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. The second payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts when winning is established. The second acquired number display unit 12 displays the total number of acquired medals from the start of the special gaming state. These display units 11, 12, and 13 are configured by, for example, a 7-segment display, and display various types of information depending on the lighting state.

  Below the symbol display window 5 is provided a second game information display section 40 that is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays game information. The second game information display unit 40 is composed of three 7-segment displays, that is, a second left display unit 40a, a second middle display unit 40b, and a second right display unit 40c. The stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the winning combination can be notified.

  Below the front panel 9, there is provided a game component 30 in which game operation means for allowing the player to perform operations related to the game is arranged. The game component 30 is a stepped portion protruding forward, and various game operation means are arranged on the upper surface and the front surface. As shown in FIG. 2, a 1-bet button 31 that constitutes one of the game operation means is provided in the vicinity of the left end of the upper surface of the game component 30. The one-bet button 31 is configured to input one bet from credits by performing a pressing operation once.

  On the right side of the 1-bet button 31, there is provided a game state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a standby state in which a game can be performed. The game state display section 18 includes a replay display section 18a indicating that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and a replay game has been awarded, and the reel 6 rotates after the player operates the start lever 21. A standby display unit 18b indicating that there is a waiting time until the game is started (a state in which the reel 6 is waiting to start rotation since a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a start operation is possible. A game start display section 18c indicating that there is a game and a medal insertion display section 18d indicating that the slot machine 1 is in a game-ready standby state and prompting a betting operation are provided.

  On the right side of the game state display unit 18, a max bet button 17 is provided as one of game operation means. This maximum bet button 17 can be input from credit to the upper limit number of bets (for example, 3) by performing a pressing operation once. However, when the credit number is less than the upper limit number, the credit number is input as the bet number. It is supposed to be.

  On the right side of the max bet button 17, a first game medium information display unit 32 that is controlled by the game control device 100 and displays information related to the game medium is provided. The first game medium information display unit 32 includes a first credit number display unit 32a, a first payout number display unit 32b, and a first acquired number display unit 32c. The first credit number display unit 32a displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. In addition, the first payout number display unit 32b displays the number of payouts when winning is established. The first acquired number display unit 32c displays the total number of acquired medals from the start of the special gaming state. These display parts are comprised, for example with a 7 segment display, and display various information by the lighting state.

  On the right side of the first game medium information display unit 32, there is provided a first game information display unit 33 which is controlled by the game control device 100 and serves as display means for displaying game information such as information related to the result of the internal lottery. Yes. The first game information display unit 33 is composed of three seven-segment displays, a first left display unit 33a, a second middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c. The stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the winning combination can be notified. On the right side of the first game information display section 33, an effect button 10 incorporating an operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided. This effect button 10 constitutes one of the game operation means, and when the player operates, an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the effect display on the image display device 3 is performed, or the history information of the game Is displayed.

  On the right side of the production button 10, a medal slot 15 is provided. When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 15 and performs a betting operation, the game can be executed. Medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals are provided in the path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. Detection information by the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b is provided. The number of medals inserted is counted based on

  In the vicinity of the left end of the front surface of the game component 30, a checkout button 20 is provided as one of the game operation means. The checkout button 20 is paid out and stored as a credit when a medal inserted through the medal slot 15, a medal (betting medal) input as a bet number by the 1 bet button 31, the max bet button 17, or a winning is established. This is used when giving a command to return the medals (stored medals) to the lower plate 27. In addition, when medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 after an automatic betting operation based on establishment of a replay winning (replay winning), or medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are returned to the lower plate 27. On the right side of the checkout button 20, a start lever 21 is provided as one of game operation means. The start lever 21 is an operation lever for making a progress operation unit for advancing the game and for starting a single game.

  On the right side of the start lever 21, a reel stop button 24 is provided as one of game operation means. The reel stop button 24 forms a progress operation unit for proceeding with the game, and is provided with a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, which are provided in one-to-one correspondence with each other. The reel stop button 24b and the right reel stop button 24c are configured to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member. Inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b and 24c, a reel stop for informing whether or not the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b and 24c in a light emission mode. Button LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c are provided, respectively. That is, the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c form a plurality of stop operation units for performing the stop operation provided corresponding to each variation display unit, and the reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, and 66c emit light from the stop operation unit. The operation unit light emission means can be configured.

  On the right side of the reel stop button 24, a return button 22 is provided as one of game operation means. The return button 22 is used when a medal inserted through the medal slot 15 and clogged in the medal flow path is returned to the lower plate 27. A keyhole 23 is provided on the right side of the return button 22. The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1.

  A lower panel (decorative panel) 25 that constitutes a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below the game component 30. Further, an ashtray 26, a lower tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, a lower speaker 4b for outputting sound, and the like are provided below the lower panel 25 and at the lowermost portion of the front frame 2. ing. The arrangement positions of various devices are not limited to those described above. For example, the game state display unit 18, the first game medium information display unit 32, and the first game information display unit 33 are provided around the image display device 3, the part provided with the front panel 9, or the part provided with the lower panel 25. A second game medium information display unit 44, a second game information display unit 40, and the like may be provided.

  3 and 4 are block diagrams showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, or is equivalent, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 includes a game control device 100 that is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner. The game control device 100 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 111b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111c. Although not shown, a random number generator for generating various random values such as a winning determination random number used for internal lottery, a timer with a predetermined cycle for the CPU 111a based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 A clock generator for generating a clock for giving an interrupt signal and update timing of the random number generator is provided.

  The CPU 111a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation processing, data input / output, generation of control signals, and the like as the calculation processing device of the game control device 100. The ROM 111b stores a determination value (determination table) for internal lottery in addition to a control program and control data for executing various processes. The ROM 111b stores a stop control table that is referred to when stop control of the reel 6 is performed in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various types of winning winnings, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the reel 6 pull-in stop control for forming the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) to the maximum on the effective line and various winnings not internally won. Stores data (such as the number of sliding symbols) for reel kicking stop control for removing the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line, and the stop position is preset according to the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6 Yes.

  In the RAM 111c, a random number storage area for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 111a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on the data, data indicating the winning probability value of the internal lottery, and the work area of the CPU 111a. Note that an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c.

  In addition, the first input port 121 of the game control device 100 is connected to an error cancel SW 61, a setting button SW 60, a start lever SW 52, a settlement button SW 58, a max bet button via a low-pass filter and buffer gate, an input / output interface (not shown). SW57, 1 bet button SW31a, reel stop button SW53 (first reel (left) stop button SW53a, second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, third reel (right) stop button SW53c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  In addition, the second input port 122 of the game control device 100 is connected to a stop switch SW35, an automatic settlement switch SW36, a stage setting key SW62, and a full detection sensor 82 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate, an input / output interface (not shown). The medal payout sensor 59 and the reel sensor 54 (the left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches and sensors are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In addition, various signals output from these switches and sensors are input to a monitor LED 180 provided in the game control device 100, and corresponding LEDs are lit according to the input of various signals. For the reel sensor 54, LEDs corresponding to respective inputs of the left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c are lit.

  In addition, the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, and the power cut-off signal are generated in the third input port 123 of the game control device 100 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown), an input / output interface, and the like. The control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is connected. Various signals output from these sensors and the like are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. The data held in each input port 121, 122, 123 is asserted (changed to an effective level) by enabling the signal CE2 by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to each input port. Therefore, it can be read out.

  The power cut-off signal from the control signal generation unit 430 is also input to the power supply monitoring circuit 181, and the power supply monitoring circuit 181 generates a control signal such as a reset signal RST based on the input of the power cut-off signal to generate the gaming microcomputer 111. Output to. The reset signal RST is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each output port 131 to 139. Further, the reset signal RST is configured to turn off the trial test signal held in the output port 139 for output to the trial test apparatus. Note that the reset signal RST is not supplied to the input ports 121, 122, 123. The data set in each output port by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but the gaming microcomputer 111 from each input port immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 100 from the normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400. The normal power supply unit 410 includes a converter that generates the DC 24V, DC12V, and DC5V DC power from the AC 24V AC power, and supplies them to the game control device 100. In addition, the power supply voltage is supplied from the backup power supply unit 420 of the power supply device 400 to the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 111c is retained even at the time of the power failure. .

  Here, the error release SW 61 detects, for example, that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 has been rotated in reverse to when the front frame 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. It is a switch. Note that the game control device 100 cancels the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the error cancel SW 61, for example.

  The setting button SW60 and the stage setting key SW62 are provided in a setting device for switching the stage setting value (so-called setting) of the slot machine 1. The stage setting key SW62 is turned on by inserting and turning the stage setting key in the key hole provided in the setting device, and the setting can be changed. The setting button provided on the setting device is operated to turn on the setting button SW60. The step set value is changed every time. With this setting device, for example, the winning probabilities (internal winning probabilities) of various winnings (compositions) in the internal lottery for each game are set to any of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

  The start lever SW52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated. The settlement button SW58 is a switch for detecting that the settlement button 20 has been operated. The max bet button SW57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 is operated, and the 1 bet button SW31a is a switch for detecting that the 1 bet button 31 is operated.

  The first reel (left) stop button SW53a, the second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, and the third reel (right) stop button SW53c of the reel stop button SW53 are operated by the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c. It is a switch for detecting that it has been performed. The stop switch SW35 is a switch for selecting whether or not to enter a stop mode in which the game is stopped after the special game state ends. In the stop mode, the game cannot be resumed unless the error release SW 61 is operated after the special game state ends. The automatic settlement switch SW 36 is a switch for selecting whether or not to enable automatic settlement for settlement of credits after the special gaming state is completed.

  The full detection sensor 82 detects that the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full. The medal payout sensor 59 detects medals paid out from the medal payout device, and the number of medals paid out is counted by counting the detection signals from the switches. The left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c of the reel sensor 54 are sensors for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c.

  The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b detect passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the number of inserted medals is counted based on this detection information. The medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is a sensor that detects fraudulent acts that are detected as if a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b are arranged side by side along the flow direction of the medal from the upstream side, and the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is arranged between the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b. When there is no cheating, after the medal insertion sensor 51a detects the medal, the medal insertion sensor 51b detects the same medal. The medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c detects the presence of an object only at the moment when the medal flows down. However, when performing an illegal act of inserting an unauthorized instrument from the medal insertion slot 15 and detecting the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b as if the medal has passed, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c continuously The presence of the user is detected, so that the illegal act can be detected.

  In addition, a plurality of output ports are connected to the data bus 140 of the game control device 100, and information is output from the output ports to various devices provided in the slot machine via a driver or the like. The gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the left reel motor 64a from the first output port 131 to the first driver 151, and the first driver 151 receives the operation data signal to drive the drive signal of the left reel motor 64a. Is output to the left reel motor 64a. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the game start display unit 18c and the display data of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c to the second driver 152 from the first output port 131, and the second driver 152 displays the display data. In response to the data, display signals of the game start display LED 67a and reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, 66c are generated and output to the game start display LED 67a and reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, 66c.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the max bet button 17 and the bet line number display section (not shown) from the second output port 132 to the second driver 152, and the second driver 152 receives the display data. Then, display signals of the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37 are generated and output to the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b from the second output port 132 to the third driver 153, and the third driver 153 receives the operation data signal and receives the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b. A drive signal is generated and output to the middle reel motor 64b.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c from the third output port 133 to the fourth driver 154, and the fourth driver 154 receives the operation data signal and receives the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c. A drive signal is generated and output to the right reel motor 64c. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the medal insertion display unit 18d and the regame display unit 18a from the third output port 133 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 receives the display data and inputs the medal. Display signals of the display LED 67b and the replay display LED 67c are generated and output to the medal insertion display LED 67b and the replay display LED 67c.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the standby display unit 18b from the fourth output port 134 to the sixth driver 156, and the sixth driver 156 receives the display data and generates a display signal of the standby display LED 67d. To the standby display LED 67d. In addition, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs external information to be supplied from the fourth output port 134 to an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) to the sixth driver 156, and the sixth driver 156. Receives the external information, generates an external information signal, and outputs it to the external signal output terminal 170.

  The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 170 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when operating the start lever 21 (game medal insertion signal), and a payout output when a medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that a super big bonus state is being set (SBB signal), a signal indicating that a big bonus state is being set (BB signal), and being in a regular bonus state Signal (RB signal), a signal indicating that the replay time state is in effect (RT signal), a signal (security signal) output when the front frame 2 is opened, or when the setting is changed.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs an operation data signal of the selector solenoid 68 provided in the medal selector that switches the medal flow path from the fifth output port 135 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 In response to the signal, a drive signal for the selector solenoid 68 is generated and output to the selector solenoid 68. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the digit line on / off driving data of the first gaming information display unit 33 and the first gaming medium information display unit 32 from the fifth output port 135 to the seventh driver 157, The driver 157 receives the drive data, generates a digit line on / off drive signal, and outputs it to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32.

  Also, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the segment line on / off drive data of the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 from the sixth output port 136 to the eighth driver 158, and The driver 158 receives the drive data, generates a segment line on / off drive signal, and outputs it to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32. Accordingly, the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 are controlled by the dynamic drive method. The gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the medal payout motor 63 of the medal payout device to the ninth driver 159 from the sixth output port 136, and the ninth driver 159 receives the operation data signal and pays out the medal. A drive signal for the motor 63 is generated and output to the medal payout motor 63.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 transmits data from the seventh output port 137 and the eighth output port 138 to the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300. In addition, data may be transmitted to the production control device 300 by serial communication. In addition, the game control device 100 is configured to be capable of mounting a ninth output port 139 that outputs a signal related to the game to the test firing test device 500 of the authorized organization. The ninth output port 139 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device 100 of the slot machine as an actual machine (mass production and sale product) installed in the game store. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit information such as an identification code and a program of each slot machine to the external inspection device 600. The gaming microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 600 are configured to be able to communicate with each other so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore no port is provided.

  In the game control device 100, for example, the CPU 111a updates a random number (for example, +1) every predetermined cycle time, and performs control to sample the random number at that time by the detection timing by the start lever SW52, and the sampled random number is internally stored. An internal lottery is performed as a random number for lottery. Further, the game control device 100 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. Note that the random number generated by the random number generator may be sampled.

  Furthermore, the game control device 100, when the symbol constituting the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning winning (combination) is stopped before reaching the valid line, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c. A so-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing to stop the display so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line. In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 100, a time value that allows the stop timing to be changed (delayed) is determined in advance, and a stop operation is normally performed (in the case of 21 frames per reel). The time value is such that it can be drawn or kicked within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 5 frames) from the performed position.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) in the same manner as the game microcomputer 111, and an image display device (liquid crystal display device) 3 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on a sound source, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 4a and 4b. ing.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a video signal of the image display device 3 and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing lighting of a decorative lamp provided on the front frame 2 and a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing are input. Is done. The VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt control signals INT0 to n and the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the image display device 3 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is input to the image display device 3 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A sound ROM 327 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b provided on the front frame 2, and the sound generated by the sound source LSI 314 is an amplifier circuit. The signal is output from the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b via 337.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Various information such as a command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 is received as an effect control command signal (effect command). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  Here, the information relating to the game supplied from the game control device 100 is output bet number information (for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the bet number) that is output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started. Information indicating the number of bets and the number of games), internal winning information indicating a lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating the current gaming state (normal state, special gaming state, ART state, etc.), The reel stop information indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 has been operated is included.

  In addition, the production control device 300 includes a spinning LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a spinning drum decoration device 45 including a backlight that illuminates the reel 6 from the inside, and a decoration device 46 having LEDs provided on the front frame 2. The decoration LED control circuit 333 that controls the drive and the effect movable body device 47 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display in the image display device 3) provided on the front frame 2 A movable body control circuit 334 and a segment LED control circuit 335 for controlling the display of the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44 including a 7-segment display are provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, LEDs, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 detects the effect button SW10a built in the effect button 10 provided on the front frame 2, the initial position of the motor of the effect movable body device 47 provided on the front frame 2, and the like. The function of inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 by detecting the on / off state of the movable body SW 47 a and the door sensor 65 that detects the open state of the front frame 2, and the volume control switch 338 provided in the effect control device 300 A switch input circuit 336 is provided for detecting the state and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC24V, image display device 3 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor or LED, and DC5V which is a power supply voltage for the command I / F 331. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving speakers, and control circuits 332 to 335 (IORESET) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, and the like in a form output from main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. The effect control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 48 that cools each part of the slot machine 1, and the cooling FAN 48 is driven when the effect control device 300 is powered on.

  Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inputs a medal from the medal insertion slot 15 or operates the 1 bet button 31 or the max bet button 17 to input a bet number (betting input). When the betting input is performed, the active line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. Then, when the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 100, and winning / non-winning of the winning (role) is determined, and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to change. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game with a variable display of a plurality of reels 6.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c for which the stop operation is enabled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 5. When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out. The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation. Further, the effect control device 300 is based on the information from the game control device 100, and the image display device 3 displays a small role winning notice display, a special winning notice display, and an effect display (one game complete or one that covers multiple games). ) Is displayed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production based on information from the game control means (game control device 100).

  FIG. 5A shows an example of an arrangement of symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c included in the slot machine 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, each reel 6 can be identified as “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay”, and “blank”. 8 kinds of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. In addition, although symbols other than “black 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are shown as characters, they are actually displayed as corresponding symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows the types of winning (role) in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the contents of winning. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a super big bonus prize (SBB prize), a big bonus prize (BB prize), and a regular bonus prize (RB prize) are defined as special prizes. Each special prize winning flag (a flag set when winning an internal lottery) is treated separately. Note that if the special winning is won internally, the winning flag is carried over to the next game and the special winning can be established in subsequent games even if the special winning can not be established in the internally won game.

  The medal payout associated with the establishment of the special prize is 0. However, when the SBB prize, the BB prize or the RB prize is established, the SBB state, the BB state or the RB state corresponding to the special game state is generated. . In this special game state, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of a small role winning is higher than in the normal game state, and the number of payouts in the special game state exceeds a predetermined number, The special game state is ended by executing the game a number of times. In the special gaming state, the JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, the JAC game may be executed in combination with a game having a high internal winning probability of the small role winning.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, watermelon prize, bell 1 prize, bell 2 prize, cherry prize, replay prize, special replay 1 prize, and special replay 2 prize are defined as small part prizes. Of these small role winnings, winnings other than the replay winning, special replay 1 winning, and special replay 2 winning are paid out in accordance with the number of medals. When a replay prize, a special replay 1 prize, and a special replay 2 prize are established, the medal is paid out to 0, but a replay (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is given. There are two types of watermelon and cherry prizes, each with different strengths.

  The above winning is established when the symbol stops on the active line (middle line) shown in FIG. Note that the reels 6 must be in a predetermined stop order (operation order (push order) of the reel stop button 24) in the bell 1 prize, the bell 2 prize, the replay prize, the special replay 1 prize, and the special replay 2 prize. There is a specific role. In the normal gaming state, the game is progressed in the stop order of left, middle and right (forward press), and the stop order is not notified when a specific role other than the forward press is won. It is difficult to establish this when the result is a winning combination with no specific push. Since the stop order is notified in the specific game state, it is easy to establish a specific combination other than the forward push.

  When a small winning combination is won internally, the small winning combination can be established only in the internally winning game. In other words, depending on the timing of the stop operation, depending on the type of small winning combination, even if the drawing stop control of 5 frames is performed due to the symbol arrangement, the small winning combination cannot be established or there is no pressing order. If there is a small role winning that may not be able to be established, and such a small role winning is not achieved by internal winning (so-called “missing”), The winning flag for this small role winning is cleared and is not carried over to the next game. In addition, although a combination of small role winnings may be established, the maximum payout number in one game is set to 15.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, a special prize and a predetermined small bonus prize can be internally won by overlapping. In addition, when a win for a small role is won in a game after a game that has been internally won for the special prize and the winning flag is carried over, the priority order of the winnings derived on the active line is Replay Prize> Replay Other than winning a prize, it is considered as a special prize. In other words, even if the special winning flag is carried over, if the small winnings are won internally, the establishment of the small winnings is given priority, and the drawing stop control is performed so that the small winnings are achieved. .

  When any of the above winnings is won internally by an internal lottery in the game control device 100, a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning of the internal winning can be derived on a predetermined active line. On the other hand, when no internal winning is made for any winning, it becomes a loss (pure loss), and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning is not formed on the effective line.

  Note that the only lines that can be activated are the middle lines as shown in FIG. 6A, but the upper, middle, lower, right-up, and right-down lines as the lines that can be activated as shown in FIG. 6B. Also good. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, a line that is not a straight line may be used as an enabling line. It is also possible to activate all lines regardless of the number of bets (even if the number of bets is 1 or 2), or activate a predetermined enabling line according to the number of bets, Whether or not a winning combination (combination) is established may be determined based on the formed symbol combination mode. For example, in the example of FIGS. 6C and 6D, when the betting number is 1 or 2, only the dotted line may be an effective line, and when the betting number is 3, the solid line may be an effective line in addition to the dotted line.

  In FIG. 7, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment was shown. The gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is roughly divided into a normal gaming state ST10, a special gaming state ST20 that shifts when a special winning is established, and a specific game that transitions when a specific transition condition is established. There is a state ST30. The specific game state ST30 is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state ST10.

  The normal gaming state ST10 includes a low probability state ST11 with a low probability of winning in the ART right acquisition lottery (probability of ART right acquisition) and a high probability state ST12 with a higher probability than the low probability state ST11. When the special replay winning 1 is established in the low probability state ST11, the state shifts to the high probability state ST12. Further, when the predetermined number of games is digested in the high probability state ST12, the state shifts to the low probability state ST11. Further, when the special replay 2 winning is established in the normal game state ST10, the process proceeds to the specific game state (ART state) ST30.

  In the normal gaming state ST10, when the SBB winning, the BB winning or the RB winning which is a special winning is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST20. Specifically, when the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning for the SBB winning is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the SBB state ST21. The SBB state ST21 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 200. When the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning of the BB winning is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the BB state ST22. The BB state ST22 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 100. When a symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning of the RB winning is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the RB state ST23. The RB state ST23 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 50.

  When the end conditions are satisfied in the special gaming state ST20, the transition is made to the specific gaming state ST30 if the transition condition is satisfied in the special gaming state ST20, and the transition is made to the normal gaming state ST10 if the transition condition is not satisfied. To do. Satisfaction of the transition condition is when the special replay 2 winning is established during the specific game state or when there is a remaining number of games in the specific game state ST30.

  In the specific gaming state (ART state) ST30, the internal winning probability of the replay winning (normal replay winning) is higher than the normal gaming state ST10 within the specified number of games (RT state), and the stop order is notified. This assists the derivation of the established small role (AT state). In the specific game state ST30, one set (for example, 30 games) of the specific game state ST30 can be executed for one ART right. Further, the number of executable games in the specific gaming state ST30 is added when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied. When the SBB winning, BB winning, or RB winning that is a special winning is internally won in the specific gaming state ST30, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST20. Further, when the number of executable games is digested in the specific game state ST30, the state shifts to the normal game state ST10.

  The RT state is controlled by the game control device 100, and the AT state is controlled by the effect control device 300. Of course, the game control apparatus 100 may control both the RT state and the AT state. In addition, there may be a state in which only one of the RT state and the AT state is set before and after the specific gaming state ST30, but this state is also more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state ST10. That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 change the game state into a normal game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the establishment of a predetermined winning combination of the transitional role. It is a game state switching means that can be switched.

  Next, the first game information display unit 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the first game information display unit 33 is composed of three seven-segment displays, a first left display unit 33a, a first middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c. It is possible to notify the type of the winning combination and the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the winning combination. In the following description, it is assumed that the light emitting portions indicated by shading in the drawing are turned on and the light emitting portions indicated by white are turned off. The second game information display unit 40 is configured to display the same, and the second left display unit 40a can execute display corresponding to the first left display unit 33a, and the second middle display unit In 40b, display corresponding to the first middle display portion 33b can be executed, and in the second right display portion 40c, display corresponding to the first right display portion 33c can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, each display unit has two light emitting units e, f, b, and c arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction on the left and right sides, and left and right in the center. Three light emitting portions a, g, and d arranged to extend in the lateral direction so as to connect the end portions of the light emitting portions are arranged in the upper, middle, and lower sides, so that seven light emitting portions have an 8-shaped shape. It is arranged in. The light emitting part h may or may not be present. In addition, here, a 7-segment display in which 7 light emitters are arranged in an 8-shaped form is used. However, in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, 7 light-emitting portions are arranged in an 8-shaped form to simulate a 7-segment display. Display may be performed.

  The first left display section 33a notifies the stop order necessary for establishing the winning combination in the interior. As shown in FIG. 8C, in the display on the first left display portion 33a, the left light emitting portions e, f are associated with the left reel 6a, and the central light emitting portions a, g, d are placed on the middle reel 6b. Corresponding, the right light emitting parts b and c are associated with the right reel 6c, and the stop order is notified by emitting light so that the light emitting parts that are lit in the order of the stop order are arranged in one display part from above. . For example, when the stop order is the order of left, middle, and right, by turning on the light emitting units f, g, and c, the stop order can be grasped by following the light emitting units that are lit in order from the top. I have to. In the case of non-notification in which the stop order is not notified, or in the case of no stop order in which a combination is established regardless of the stop order, the light emitting units a to f are turned on to display “0”. Further, when any abnormality occurs, the light emitting units a and d to f are turned on to display “E”.

  The first middle display part 33b and the first right display part 33c notify the type of the combination. In the first middle display section 33b, the light emitting section is turned on according to the type of the winning combination as shown in FIG. 8D, and in the first right display section 33c, the internal winning is performed as shown in FIG. 8E. The light emitting unit is turned on according to the strength of the combination or the distinction between the Bell 1 winning and the Bell 2 winning. For example, in the display mode of FIG. 8A, the first left display unit 33a informs that the stop order is the left middle right order, and the first middle display unit 33b indicates that the type of the combination is a cherry prize. Is notified, and the first right display portion 33c notifies that the type of the combination is a strong cherry prize. In addition, in the display of the first middle display portion 33b and the first right display portion 33c, the display of “7” used as a symbol on the reel 6 is not used, and the player grasps the type of the role by mistake. To prevent it. However, the display of “7” may be used to notify that any of the special prizes has been won internally. As described above, in the first game information display unit 33, the type of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination are notified by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in the figure 8 shape. Is possible. Further, the same notification can be made on the second game information display unit 40.

  In addition, when notifying only the 1st stop order stopped first as a stop order alerting | reporting in the 1st left display part 33a, as shown to Fig.9 (a), the light emission part corresponding to a 1st stop order is light-emitted. You may make it alert | report by this. For example, when the first stop order is the left reel 6a, the light emitting units e and f are turned on. In addition, since the replay winning and the bell winning frequently occur during the specific gaming state, the replay is performed depending on whether or not the light emitting unit h is lit in addition to the stop order notification in the first left display unit 33a as shown in FIG. 9B. You may make it alert | report a winning and a bell winning. For example, when the stop order is left, middle, and right and the replay prize is won internally, the light emitting units c, f, g, and h are turned on. When the stop order is left, middle, and right and the bell winning is internally won, the light emitting units c, f, and g are turned on.

  Thus, when notifying the combination using the light emitting unit h, the display on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c may not be performed. In addition, in the case where an internal winning combination other than the replay winning and the bell winning is made, the light emitting unit h may be blinked. In addition, when the light emitting unit can emit light in full color, the role may be notified by the light emission color. In addition, the display on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c may be performed only when an internal winning combination other than the replay winning and the bell winning is made.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first left display portion 33a may be configured by a display device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix. The same applies to display units using other 7-segment displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, the first right display portion 33c is not provided, and the role may be notified only by the first left display portion 33a and the first middle display portion 33b. In this case, the strength of the combination is not notified, but may be notified by whether or not the light emitting unit h is turned on.

  Further, in a display device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape) or a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a plurality of LEDs in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape) are provided. You may make it alert | report a stop order and a winning combination by the display which has arranged the light emission part. In this case, it may be displayed so that the player can grasp the stop order and winning combination at a glance, or the player may display the stop order and winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp. To display the stop order and the winning combination so that the player cannot grasp the stop order or winning combination at a glance, for example, assign a plurality of light emission modes to one stopping order or winning combination, and select any one of them. Display. Furthermore, it becomes more difficult to identify by using a light emitting mode that is not in the form of numbers or alphabets. Further, a light emission mode may be assigned to the combination of the stop order and the winning combination, and a plurality of light emission modes are assigned to one combination, and one of them is arbitrarily selected and displayed. You may do it.

  In addition, when the player displays the stop order and the winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp at first glance, the image is displayed when the player wants the player to recognize the stop order and the winning combination as in a specific gaming state. This can be realized by notifying the stop order and winning combination in the device 3. If the player wants the player to recognize the stop order or winning combination as in a specific gaming state, it is displayed so that the player can grasp the stopping order and winning combination at first glance. It may be displayed so that it is difficult for the player to grasp the stop order and winning combination at first glance.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. In the slot pattern 1 corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 where the winning of the winning combination is established, display means (first game information display section 33) that is controlled by the game control means and can display information on the result of the internal lottery. ), And the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific combination in which winning is achieved by stopping a plurality of reels 6 in a predetermined stopping order. The lightening mode parts and thus is capable notifying a predetermined stop sequence. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. In addition, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting modes of the plurality of light emitting units, notification can be performed by simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and an increase in control burden can be prevented. Here, in addition to a 7-segment display in which 7 light emitters are arranged in an 8-character shape, the display means includes a 7-segment display in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and 7 light-emitting portions are formed in an 8-character shape. In addition, a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in other arrangements, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like are also included.

  Further, the number of the plurality of reels 6 is 3, which are arranged so as to be lined up in the left-right direction, and in the display means, two light emitting portions arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction on each of the left and right sides. In the center, three light emitting parts arranged in the horizontal direction so as to connect the ends of the left and right light emitting parts are arranged in the upper, middle, and lower, so that seven light emitting parts are 8 characters. The game control means associates the left light emitting part in the display means with the left reel 6a, associates the central light emitting part with the middle reel 6b, associates the right light emitting part with the right reel 6c, In this display means, the predetermined stop order is notified by emitting light so that the light emitting sections that are lit in the order of the predetermined stop order are arranged from above. Therefore, the stop order can be notified only by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in one 8-shaped shape, and the configuration of the display means can be simplified and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing.

  Also, a plurality of reels 6 capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6, and a plurality of A plurality of stop operation parts (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the reels 6, and the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation parts is a winning combination in the internal lottery In the corresponding stop symbol form, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established, a game composition unit 30 provided with game operation means for a player including the stop operation unit to perform operations related to the game, and game control Display means (first game information display unit 33) that is controlled by the means and can display the result of the internal lottery and is provided in the game composition unit 30, and has a plurality of Lees for winning in the internal lottery. 6 includes a specific combination of winning is established by stopping at a predetermined stop sequence, the game control means, and thus is capable notifying the display means a predetermined stop sequence. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. Further, since the display means is provided in the game composition unit 30 provided with the game operation means for the player including the stop operation unit to perform the operation related to the game, it is easy for the player to confirm the display during the game. Become.

  Further, the display means is provided on the upper surface of the game composition unit 30 facing upward, and on the upper surface of the game composition unit 30, a game state display unit 18 for displaying a game state and a payout for displaying the number of game media paid out. The number display section 32b is provided. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to confirm the stop order together with information necessary for the game during the game.

  10 and 11 show an example of the progress of the game. FIG. 10A shows a state before the previous game is started and the current game is started. In this example, the game state is the specific game state (ART state) ST30, and the image display device 3 produces an effect during the specific game state. Further, the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are in a state in which all the light emitting units are turned off and display is not performed, and the reel stop button LED 66a of each reel stop button 24a, 24b, 24c. , 66b, 66c are all turned off, indicating that the stop operation cannot be performed.

  Further, in this state, the number of credits is 3 or more, and the upper limit number of bets (here, 3) is input from the credits by pressing the max bet button 17 as shown in FIG. 10B. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the start lever 21 is pressed, the game is started. As the game starts, the game control device 100 performs an internal lottery and transmits the result to the effect control device 300. In addition, the game control device 100 starts the rotation of the reel 6 and displays information related to the internal lottery on the first game information display unit 33. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the first left display unit 33a informs that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c have a bell type of bell. It is informed that it is 1 prize.

  The effect control device 300 displays information related to the internal lottery on the second game information display unit 40 based on the information from the game control device 100. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the second left display unit 40a informs that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c have a bell type of bell. It is informed that it is 1 prize. In other words, the display of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is in a synchronized state. In addition, the effect control device 300 notifies the stop order in the image display device 3. In addition, you may make it perform the alert | report of the kind of combination.

  When the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and can be stopped as shown in FIG. 10D, the reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, and 66c of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are lit and the stop operation is performed. It is shown to be possible. When the player operates the middle reel stop button 24b as the first stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the middle reel 6b is stopped as shown in FIG. At this time, the game control device 100 controls the bell symbol to stop on the active line so that the internally winning Bell 1 winning is established. Further, the middle reel stop button LED 66b is turned off with the operation of the middle reel stop button 24b, and the notification of the first stop order is ended in the image display device 3.

  Further, when the player operates the left reel stop button 24a as the second stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the left reel 6a stops as shown in FIG. At this time, the game control device 100 controls the bell symbol to stop on the active line so that the internally winning Bell 1 winning is established. Accordingly, the left reel stop button LED 66a is turned off, and the notification of the second stop order ends in the image display device 3.

  Then, when the player operates the right reel stop button 24c as the third stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the right reel 6c stops as shown in FIG. 11C. At this time, the game control device 100 controls the bell symbol to stop on the active line so that the internally winning Bell 1 winning is established. As a result, a Bell 1 winning is established, and medals are paid out or added to the number of credits when the winning is established. Further, the right reel stop button LED 66c of the right reel stop button 24c is turned off with the operation of the right reel stop button 24c. Further, the image display device 3 terminates the notification of the stop order, and with the establishment of the Bell 1 winning, the payout number accompanying the establishment of the winning is notified.

  When the payout associated with the winning is completed, the game is terminated, and the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is terminated as shown in FIG. Further, in the image display device 3, the notification of the number of payouts is completed, and an effect during the specific gaming state is performed. If no winning is achieved, the game ends when all the reels 6 are stopped, and the state shown in FIG.

Next, processing by the game control device 100 will be described.
[Main processing]
FIG. 12 shows the main process. This main process is started when the slot machine 1 is turned on and the game control device 100 is turned on, so that the CPU 111a reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 111b.

  In the main process, first, a temporary stack pointer for designating the address of the temporary stack area (the start address in this case) for performing the process at power-on is set (step S1), and an interrupt vector is set. (Step S2). Since the interrupt mode is fixed at 2 in the CPU 111a of this embodiment, the interrupt mode is not set here, but depending on the CPU, the interrupt mode is set.

  Next, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is activated (step S3), and RAM access is permitted ( Step S4), the CPU is initialized (Step S5). The initial setting of the CPU includes a setting that does not use WDT, an attribute setting of CS (chip select) (control is performed by memory mapped I / O), and the like. Note that the setting items change as necessary.

  Subsequently, a checksum of the entire RAM area is calculated (step S6). The RAM 111c of this embodiment has 512 bytes, and XOR (exclusive OR) is taken byte by byte from the beginning. At this point, the value of the temporary stack area is 0 and can be ignored. Then, it is determined whether the calculated result matches the sum check constant (step S7). If the information stored in the RAM 111c at the time of power-off is maintained, the calculation result and the sum check constant are matched.

  If the calculated result and the sum check constant do not match (step S7; N), the initial address 1 for RAM initialization is set (step S8). The start address 1 is the start address of the RAM 111c. In this case, since the information stored in the RAM 111c does not match the current information when the power is turned off, the start address of the RAM 111c is designated as the start address of the RAM initialization, and the entire area of the RAM 111c is initialized. Like that.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stage setting key SW is on (step S9). The case where the stage setting key SW is ON is a state in which the stage setting key is inserted and turned in the keyhole, and the stage setting value can be changed or confirmed. If the stage setting key SW is ON (step S9; Y), the process proceeds to step S14. If it is not on (step S9; N), checksum error display segment output data is prepared (step S10), and the process proceeds to an unrecoverable error process (step S30).

  In step S10, data for displaying “1” indicating that a checksum error has occurred is set as the lower digit segment output data of the payout amount display section 32b. In the non-recoverable error process (step S30), data for displaying “E” indicating the occurrence of an error is set as the upper digit segment output data of the payout amount display section 32b. The error display may be displayed on the first game information display unit 33.

  On the other hand, if the calculated result and the sum check constant match (step S7; Y), that is, if the information stored in the RAM 111c matches the current information when the power is turned off, the step set value is being changed. Is determined (step S11), and if it is being changed (step S11; Y), the process proceeds to the power supply restoration process. If the step set value is not being changed (step S11; N), it is determined whether the step set key SW is on (step S12). If it is not on (step S12; N), the power recovery processing is performed. Transition. If the step setting key SW is on (step S12; Y), the RAM initialization head address 2 is set (step S13). The start address 2 is the earliest address excluding the area in which the step set value and the design lottery random number are stored, and areas other than these areas are initialized.

  Thereafter, a stack pointer is set (step S14), and a RAM check initialization process is performed (step S15). In the RAM check initialization process (step S15), data is written and read one byte at a time for the area after the address set in step S8 or S13. Perform the process. If there is an area where reading and writing cannot be performed normally, the process proceeds to an unrecoverable error process (step S30).

  Next, a step set value changing process for changing the step set value is performed (step S16), a start address 2 of RAM initialization is set (step S17), and a RAM check initialization process is performed (step S18). The processes in steps S17 and S18 are the same as the processes in steps S13 and S15.

  Subsequently, automatic settlement / stopping mode setting processing for setting automatic settlement / stopping mode is performed (step S19). In this process, based on the selection by the operation of the stop switch SW35, based on the process for setting whether or not to enter the stop mode for stopping the game after the special game state is ended, and the selection by the operation of the automatic settlement switch SW36, A process for setting whether or not to enable automatic settlement for credit settlement after completion of the special gaming state is performed. Then, a command number (step set value) corresponding to the set step set value is prepared (step S20), command setting processing is performed (step S21), and the process proceeds to main loop processing. Information on the stage setting value thus set is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Unrecoverable error handling]
FIG. 13 shows a non-recoverable error process (step S30) shown in the above-described main process and each process described later. In this non-recoverable error process, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S31), and all ports except the command port (seventh output port 137, eighth output port 138) and test signal port (ninth output port 139) are excluded. Clear (step S32) and prohibit RAM access (step S33).

  Next, the lower digit digit output data of the payout number display part 32b is set (step S34), the upper digit digit output data of the payout number display part 32b is set (step S35), and the payout number display part 32b Upper digit segment output data (data to be displayed as “E”) is set (step S36). It should be noted that the lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b is set to data corresponding to an error that has occurred at the caller of the unrecoverable error processing.

  The digit-off data is output to the digit output port (fifth output port 135) (step S37), and the higher-order segment output data is output to the segment output port (sixth output port 136) (step S38). Further, the upper digit digit output data is output to the digit output port (step S39), and a wait process for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S40).

  Subsequently, the digit off data is output to the digit output port (step S41), and the lower digit segment output data is output to the segment output port (step S42). Further, the lower digit digit output data is output to the digit output port (step S43), wait processing for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S44), and the process returns to step S37. The processes in steps S37 to S44 are continued until the power is turned off. That is, only error display is performed, and it is not possible to return to game control.

[Power recovery processing]
FIG. 14 shows the power recovery process (step S50) shown in the main process. In this power recovery process, first, a power recovery process in progress flag is set (step S51), and it is determined whether the step set value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (6 in this case) (step S52). If the step set value is not less than or equal to the maximum set value (step S52; N), prepare segment output data (segment output data for the lower digits of the payout number display section 32b) of the step set value out of range error (step S66), The process proceeds to the unrecoverable error process (step S30). If the step set value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (step S52; Y), the automatic settlement stop mode setting process (step S53) is performed. This process is the same as the process of step S19.

  Thereafter, a command number (game state) corresponding to the current game state is prepared (step S54), and a command setting process (step S55) is performed. Thereby, information on the current gaming state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, a command number (step set value) corresponding to the set step set value is prepared (step S56), and command setting processing is performed (step S57). Information on the stage setting value thus set is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  Next, it is determined whether an error is occurring before the power is turned off (step S58). The error referred to here is not an error that shifts to non-recoverable error processing, but a recoverable error such as a payout error due to a lack of medals. If an error is occurring before the power is shut off (step S58; Y), a command number (error occurrence) corresponding to the error is prepared (step S59), command setting processing is performed (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S62. To do. As a result, error information is transmitted to the effect control device 300. If no error is occurring before the power is shut off (step S58; N), a return process is performed to return to the state before the power is shut off (step S61), and the process proceeds to step S62.

  Thereafter, the unused area of the RAM 111c and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S62), the reel position detected flag is cleared (step S63), and the power recovery process in progress flag is cleared (step S64). Then, the value of the stack pointer save area is loaded into the stack pointer (step S65), and the process returns to the process before power-off in the main loop process described later.

[Main loop processing]
FIG. 15 shows the main loop process (step S80) shown in the main process. In this main loop process, first, the BB end flag set at the end of the SBB state ST21 or the SBB state ST22 is cleared (step S81), and the RB end flag set at the end of the RB state ST23 is cleared (step S82). ). Next, off data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S83).

  Then, RT setting processing for setting start of the RT state in the specific gaming state ST30 (ART state) is performed (step S84), interruption is permitted (step S85), and game initial processing is performed (step S86). In the game initial process (step S86), for example, an operation start flag for re-game based on the establishment of a replay prize or an operation start flag for a special game state associated with establishment of a special prize is cleared, and the game state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Process. In addition, an initial value (for example, 30 seconds) is set in an automatic turn-off timer that measures the predetermined time in order to turn off the predetermined LED as a predetermined time elapses when no game is being performed.

  Next, a medal insertion initial process for performing a process relating to whether or not a medal can be inserted is performed (step S87). In the medal insertion initial process (step S87), if the current game is a replay performed based on the establishment of a replay win in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous bet number is automatically set. The state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medal inserted from the medal slot 15 is returned to the lower plate 27. If the current game is other than replay, the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so as to accept a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15.

  Thereafter, display setting processing (step S88) for setting display on the acquired number display portion 32c is performed, and the medal inserted flag is cleared (step S89). Then, when the step set value is changed, a step set value display process (step S90) for displaying the step set value on the display unit of the setting device is performed. If the automatic turn-off time timer is 0 (time up), Off data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S91).

  Next, medal insertion management processing is performed (step S92). In this process, the bet number is set by adding a medal from the medal slot 15 and added to the credit, the bet number is set by credit by operating the 1 bet button 31 and the max bet button 17, and the credit by operating the checkout button 20. The medal payout device full error based on the signal from the full detection sensor 82, and transmission of these information to the effect control device 300. Thereafter, the medal payout abnormality is monitored based on a signal from the medal payout sensor 59, and medal payout sensor error processing for transmitting the occurrence or end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 is performed (step S93), and the maximum according to the gaming state is performed. A medal insertion number check process is performed to compare the bet number (3 in the case of other than the special gaming state) with the current bet number (step S94), and it is determined whether the medal insertion number (number of bets) is 0 (step S95). .

  When the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is 0 (step S95; Y), the process returns to step S89. If the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) is not 0 (step S95; N), a medal inserted flag is set (step S96), and it is determined whether the number of inserted medals is the maximum value according to the gaming state. (Step S97). When the number of inserted medals is not the maximum value according to the gaming state (step S97; N), the process returns to step S92. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals is the maximum value according to the gaming state (step S97; Y), the on data of the game start display LED is set (step S98), and it is determined whether the start lever SW is turned on. (Step S99).

  If the start lever SW is not turned on (step S99; N), the process returns to step S92. When the start lever SW is turned on (step S99; Y), a medal insertion end process is performed (step S100). In the medal insertion end process, the medal insertion display LED 67b is turned off, the medal insertion signal output data is set, and the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 is returned to the lower plate 27. . In addition, information indicating that the start lever SW is turned on is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  Next, a role lottery process for performing internal lottery is performed (step S101), and a bonus winning process is performed (step S102). In the bonus winning process, if the result of the internal lottery is a special winning prize, the RT determination flag indicating whether or not the RT state is being executed, the number of remaining RT games, etc. are backed up. Process to end. This makes it possible to execute the remaining RT state after the special gaming state ends.

  Then, an effect corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is selected and an effect selection process is performed to transmit the expected effect information to the effect control device 300 (step S103), and a reel rotation start process is performed to perform a process related to the start of rotation of the reel 6. Is performed (step S104). Thereafter, off data of the reel stop buttons LED1 to LED3 are set (step S105), and an interrupt waiting process is performed to wait for execution of the timer interrupt process while updating the random numbers for the role lottery used for the internal lottery (step S106).

  Next, an abnormal operation of the reel motor is monitored, and if it is abnormal, a reel motor error detection process for restarting the motor is performed (step S107), and the reel sensor 54 checks whether there is a spinning reel 6 or not. At the same time, a reel constant speed check process is performed to check whether the reel 6 has rotated at a constant speed (step S108). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S109). The state in which the reception of the reel stop button is OK is a case where there is no abnormality in the operation of the reel motor and the reel 6 has reached constant speed rotation. If the reel stop button is not accepted (step S109; N), the process returns to step S105. If the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S109; Y), stop button check processing is performed (step S110).

  In the stop button check process (step S110), the operation of the reel stop button 24 is detected, and automatic stop is set to automatically stop the rotation of the reel 6 when there is no stop operation for a certain time. Note that the automatic stop setting may not be performed in the AT state, or the reels 6 may be stopped in the stop order necessary to establish the winning combination. Then, it is determined again whether the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111). If the reception of the reel stop button is not OK (step S111; N), the process returns to step S105. If the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111; Y), it is determined whether there is a reel stop request (step S112).

  The reel stop request is an operation of the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the rotating reel 6 or an automatic stop setting. If there is no reel stop request (step S112; N), the process proceeds to step S114. If there is a reel stop request (step S112; Y), a symbol control process for stopping the reel 6 is performed (step S113), and an all reel stop process for checking whether all reels are stopped is performed (step S114). .

  When all the reels are not stopped (step S115; N), the process proceeds to step S106. If all reels are stopped (step S115; Y), RT number subtraction processing is performed to manage the number of games that can be executed in the RT state, set the end of the RT state, clear the RT flag, etc. ( In step S116, based on a signal from the medal payout sensor 59, medal payout sensor error processing is performed for monitoring the medal payout abnormality and transmitting the occurrence or end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 (step S117).

  Next, the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is the same as the expected winning symbol, which is the combination of symbols necessary for establishing the winning combination in the internal lottery, that is, winning combination A winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not (step S118). In this process, when a winning combination of a winning combination is established, a payout setting corresponding to the winning combination of the winning combination, a re-game setting associated with the establishment of a replay winning combination, and a gaming state corresponding to the winning of the winning combination (normal gaming state) Also, a special game state, a specific game state (the transition to the RT state is set in the game control device 100), a process of transmitting information determined and set in this process to the effect control device 300, and the like are also performed.

  Then, a medal payout process for performing a process of paying out a medal corresponding to the established combination or adding it to a credit, a process of transmitting the information to the effect control device 300, etc. is performed (step S119), and the settlement button 20 is pressed. In the event that the credits and the medals corresponding to the number of bets entered are settled, or the automatic settlement is valid, the credits are settled at the end of the special gaming state, and the effect control device A game end process is performed for performing a process of transmitting to 300, a process of transmitting to the effect control device 300 that the game has ended (step S120).

  Thereafter, the unused area and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S121), the interrupt is prohibited (step S122), and the stack area is cleared (step S123). Further, the area corresponding to the state of the BB and RB end flag is cleared (step S124). The area where information is cleared at the end of the game includes an area that is cleared every time the game ends, and a state that corresponds only at the end of the state in which the continuous action device such as the SBB state, the BB state, and the RB state operates. There is an area to be cleared according to the end, and in this process, a necessary area is cleared according to the state of the BB and RB end flags.

  Then, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125). If it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125; Y), the process returns to step S81. . If it is not the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125; N), the process returns to step S84.

[Role drawing process]
FIG. 16 shows the role lottery process (step S101) shown in the main loop process. In this combination lottery process, first, a medal insertion number check process is performed for comparing the maximum bet number (3 in the case of other than the special game state) with the current bet number according to the game state (step S141). It is determined whether or not the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the state (step S142). If the medal inserted number is not the maximum inserted number corresponding to the gaming state (step S142; N), the medal error segment output data at the time of the lottery (the lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S168), the process proceeds to the unrecoverable error process (step S30).

  When the number of inserted medals is the maximum number of inserted coins according to the gaming state (step S142; Y), the number of effective lines is calculated (step S143), and the step set value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (here, 6). Step setting value check processing for determining whether or not there is is performed (step S144). If the step set value is not less than or equal to the maximum set value in the step set value check process (step S144), the process proceeds to an unrecoverable error process.

  Next, a lottery table address corresponding to the game state (normal game state, special game state, specific game state (RT state in the game control device 100)) is set (step S145), and a random number for role lottery is loaded (step S145). S146). Then, the lottery number is acquired and set as a loop counter (step S147), and the address of the lottery data table corresponding to the step set value is calculated (step S148). Further, the lottery data of the combination for determining the success / failure is acquired (step S149), and a value obtained by subtracting the lottery data from the random number value is set as a new random number value (step S150), and it is determined whether the random number value is less than zero. (Step S151).

  When the random number is not less than 0 (step S151; N), that is, when the current determination target combination is not won, the lottery table address is updated to an address corresponding to the next lottery combination (step S152). The loop counter is updated by −1 (step S153), and it is determined whether the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154). If the value of the loop counter is not 0 (step S154; N), the process returns to step S148. If the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154; Y), the winning flags 1 and 2 are set to be off (step S155), and the push order information 1 and 2 are set to no push order information ( Step S156) and the process proceeds to Step S159.

  The winning flag 1 is information when an internal winning other than the SBB winning, BB winning or RB winning is made, and the internal winning is lost when the winning combination is not established in the internally winning game. The winning flag 2 is information when the SBB winning, BB winning or RB winning is won internally, and when the winning combination is not established in the internally winning game, the internal winning is carried over after the next game. . Further, the push order information 1 is information on the stop order for establishing a winning combination of the winning flag 1, and the push order information 2 is information on the stop order for establishing a winning combination of the winning flag 2.

  On the other hand, when the random number is less than 0 (step S151; Y), that is, when the current combination to be determined is won, winning flags 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination are acquired (step S157), The pressing order information 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination is acquired (step S158). Then, if the SBB winning, the BB winning or the RB winning is won internally but the winning combination is not established, it is determined whether there is a carryover winning in which the winning of the winning is carried over (step S159). If there is no (step S159; N), the process proceeds to step S162. If there is a carryover winning (step S159; Y), the winning flag 2 is replaced with the value of the winning flag 2 area (step S160), and the push order information 2 is replaced with the value of the push order information 2 area (step S161). .

  Then, the value of winning flag 1 is saved in the winning flag 1 area, the value of winning flag 2 is saved in the winning flag 2 area (step S162), and the value of winning flag 2 is saved in the carry-over winning flag area ( Step S163). Further, the value of the push order information 1 is saved in the push order information 1 area, and the value of the push order information 2 is saved in the push order information 2 area (step S164), and is stored in the external signal output terminal 170 and the test firing test apparatus 500. A conditional device signal output process for setting a signal to be output is performed (step S165), and the winning lottery process is terminated.

[Reel rotation start processing]
FIG. 17 shows the reel rotation start process (step S104) shown in the main loop process. In this reel rotation start process, first, a winning expectation symbol setting table is prepared (step S171), and an effective line information setting process is performed (step S172). The winning expectation symbol is a symbol combination mode necessary for establishing a winning combination of the winning combination in the internal lottery. In the effective line information set process (step S172), it may be arranged for each active line according to the gaming state. Set the symbol information. When the reel 6 is stopped, the information to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

  Next, a stop priority symbol setting table is prepared (step S173), and valid line information setting processing is performed (step S174). If you win a special prize and you win a role other than a special prize, you need to set the priority of the prize to be established. It is lower in the order of the role winning and the special winning (replay winning> small role winning other than replay winning> special winning). In the effective line information setting process (step S174), information on the symbol combination mode that can be arranged for each effective line is set according to the type of the winning combination. When the reel 6 is stopped, the information to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

  Next, an interrupt wait process for waiting for the execution of the timer interrupt process is performed (step S175), the on data of the standby display LED is set (step S176), and after the start of the previous game, the next game can be started. It is determined whether the minimum game interval time timer for managing a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) is 0 (time up) (step S177). If the minimum game interval time timer is not 0 (step S177; N), the process returns to step S175. If the minimum game interval time timer is 0 (step S177; Y), off data of the standby display LED is set (step S178), and a command number corresponding to the start of reel rotation is prepared (step S179). Command setting processing is performed (step S180). Thereby, the rotation start of the reel 6 is transmitted to the effect control device 300. This command includes information on the number of games that can be executed in the RT state.

  Thereafter, command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the pressing order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S181), and a command setting process is performed (step S182). As a result, winning combination information and push order information (winning combination notification command) are transmitted to the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 performs display of the second game information display unit 40 and setting of effects based on this information. Next, a reel motor start process for starting the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c is performed (step S183), and it is determined whether the start of all the reel motors is completed (step S184). If the activation of all the reel motors has not been completed (step S184; N), the process returns to step S183. When the activation of all the reel motors is completed (step S184; Y), the reel rotation flag is set (step S185), and the reel rotation start process is terminated.

[Design control processing]
FIG. 18 shows the symbol control process (step S113) shown in the main loop process. In this symbol control process, first, interruption is prohibited (step S201), and the address of the motor control area of the reel to be stopped is set (step S202). Next, the current symbol number is loaded as the pressed symbol number (step S203), and it is determined whether or not the step counter is within the immediately stoppable range (step S204). If the step counter is within the immediately stoppable range (step S204; Y), the process proceeds to step S206. If the step counter is not within the immediately stoppable range (step S204; N), the pressed symbol number is updated by -1 (step S205), and interruption is permitted (step S206).

  Each of the reels 6 is provided with 21 symbols, and each of the reels 6 is assigned a symbol number of 0 to 20 in order along the rotation direction of the reel 6 (see FIG. 5A). ). In addition, the step counter defines the position of each symbol in more detail, and regions each assigned a value of 0 to 21 are allocated evenly along the rotation direction of the reel 6 for each symbol. The position at the top of the middle stage in the symbol display window 5 is set as a reference position, and various processes are performed based on the symbol at the reference position and the value of the step counter of the symbol. When the symbol is correctly stopped in the middle stage, the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position is in the range of 0-3.

  In the above processing, the value of the step counter is prevented from changing by prohibiting interruption in step S201, and in step S203, the symbol number of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request due to stop operation or automatic stop is used. A current symbol number is a pressed symbol number. In step S204, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request is within a predetermined range (here, 7 to 21), the symbol enters the middle position. Since it is in the middle, it is determined that the symbol can be stopped at the middle position. That is, it is a state in which a symbol existing at the middle position at the time of the reel stop request can be immediately stopped to stop at the middle position. Therefore, in this case, as set in step S203, the current symbol number is set as the pressed symbol number. However, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request is not within the predetermined range (0 to 6 in this case), the symbol has already entered the middle position and the stop process is performed. Even if you do, it is not in time to stop. Therefore, in step S205, the pressed symbol number is changed to the symbol that next enters the middle position.

  After determining the pressed symbol number in this way, an interrupt is permitted (step S206), and a process for determining a symbol to be stopped corresponding to the result of the internal winning is performed. The symbols to be stopped can be set within a range of 5 frames from the pressed symbol number. That is, it can be set within the range up to the pressed symbol number -5. First, a drawing frame number table selection process is performed from information on reels to be processed and winning combinations (step S207), and a symbol arrangement data table of reels to be stopped is set (step S208). Further, a data address corresponding to the pressed symbol number is calculated (step S209), and an effective line search data index table for the reel to be stopped is set (step S210).

  Next, stop priority symbol position information, which is symbol information to be preferentially stopped within the range of 5 symbols from the pressed symbol number, is cleared to 0 (step S211), and stopping is prohibited within the range of 5 symbols from the pressed symbol number. The stop prohibited symbol position information, which is the symbol information to be cleared, is cleared to 0 (step S212), and the symbol kicking process for setting the stop prohibited symbol position information is performed (step S213), and the symbol pull-in to set the stop priority symbol position information is performed. Processing is performed (step S214).

  Subsequently, a symbol automatic stop process is performed for automatically stopping the reel 6 when the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined time (step S215). This process is performed when a reel stop request is made due to automatic stop, and is a process for determining a pressed symbol number for automatic stop. Then, it is determined whether there is an appropriate stop position during the automatic stop (step S216). If there is no appropriate stop position (step S216; N), the process returns to step S205. If there is an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y), the process proceeds to step S217. In the case of a reel stop request by a player's stop operation, there is always an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y), and the process proceeds to step S217.

  Next, stop position setting processing is performed (step S217), and stop symbol setting processing is performed (step S218). In these processes, a process of calculating a stop symbol based on the number of frames to be drawn, the stop priority symbol position information, the stop prohibition symbol position information, etc. set in the above-described process and setting a stop request (deceleration) for the target motor And a process of transmitting information on the stop of the reel 6 and information on the stop symbol (stop position of the reel 6) to the effect control device 300.

  Thereafter, the stop flag of the reel to be stopped is set (step S219), and the number of stopped reels is updated by +1 (step S220). Then, command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the pressing order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S221), command setting processing is performed (step S222), and the symbol control processing is ended. As a result, even when a stop operation is performed, the winning combination and push order information (winning combination notification command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300. As described above, the winning combination and the pressing order information are transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 for each stop operation, so that the winning control and the pressing order can be grasped by the effect control apparatus 300 even if a command is missed before this. It becomes like this. Further, it is possible to display the second game information display unit 40 based on this information.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 19 shows timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, every 1.9 msec) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and timer interrupt processing is started.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a register saving process (step S241) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RAM 111c is performed, and the return address in the stack area is checked to determine whether it is outside the program area. (Step S242). If the return address is outside the program area (step S242; Y), return address error segment output data (segment output data for the lower digits of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S263), and an unrecoverable error occurs. The process proceeds to processing (step S30).

  If the return address is not out of the program area (step S242; N), the occurrence of a power failure is monitored, and when the power failure occurs, a power shut-off process (step S243) is performed to perform processing when the power failure occurs. As processing when a power failure occurs, for example, after stopping paying out medals, backing up information in the RAM 111c, storing a stack pointer, storing a checksum, etc., the RAM access is prohibited and the power of the slot machine 1 is shut off. Wait for If no power failure has occurred, no processing is performed in the power shutdown process (step S243).

  Next, input switch state processing for reading input from various sensors or the like, that is, reading the state of each input port is performed (step S244). Inputs acquired in this input switch state process (step S244) are medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b, medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, start lever switch 52, reel stop button switch 53 (first reel (left) stop button switch 53a). , Second reel (middle) stop button switch 53b, third reel (right) stop button switch 53c), reel sensor 54 (left reel sensor 54a, middle reel sensor 54b, right reel sensor 54c), max bet switch 57, 1 Bet switch 31a, checkout button switch 58, medal payout sensor 59, error release switch 61, full detection sensor 82, stop change switch 35, automatic checkout changeover switch 36, etc., setting device stage setting key switch 62, setting button switch 60 With input from etc. That.

  Next, when the input from the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b or the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is an input indicating an abnormality, processing corresponding to this is performed, or a medal insertion error command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Security check processing (step S245).

  Thereafter, as a control of the left reel 6a, a work address for the first reel control is prepared (step S246), and a reel motor control process is performed (step S247). Next, as a control of the middle reel 6b, a work address for the second reel control is prepared (step S248), and a reel motor control process is performed (step S249). Further, as a control of the right reel 6c, a work address for the third reel control is prepared (step S250), and a reel motor control process is performed (step S251).

  Then, the interrupt counter is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 3 (step S252), and a subroutine call is made by the updated interrupt counter (step S253). When the value of the interrupt counter is “0”, a 7-segment data setting process for performing display setting of a display unit constituted by a 7-segment display such as the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 is performed. (Step S254). When the value of the interrupt counter is “1”, an LED blinking process (step S255) for controlling display on the gaming state display unit 18 and the bet line number display LED 37 is performed.

  When the value of the interrupt counter is “2”, based on the input from the full detection sensor 82, a full detection sensor monitoring process (step S256) for monitoring whether the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full is performed. Next, a medal payout abnormality is monitored based on an input from the medal payout sensor 59, and if there is an abnormality, a medal clogging monitoring process (step S257) for transmitting a payout switch error command to the effect control device 300 is performed. In addition, an automatic stop monitoring timer for monitoring the time until automatic stop, a minimum game interval time timer for monitoring the game interval, an automatic turn-off time timer for monitoring the time until the LED is turned off, various error monitoring timers, etc. Timer update processing (step S258) for updating various timers such as a game timer is performed.

  When the value of the interrupt counter is “3”, external information output processing (step S259) is performed for editing information to be output to an external device such as a hall computer. In this process, the SBB signal that is output in the SBB state, the BB signal that is output in the BB state, the RB signal that is output in the RB state, and a medal inserted. The game medal insertion signal, the game medal payout signal output when the medal is paid out, the step setting key signal output when the step setting key switch is ON, and the like are set.

  After performing processing according to the value of the interrupt counter, based on the output data set in various processing, the production control device 300, the first game information display unit 33, the first game medium information display unit 32, the game state display unit 18, medal payout device, reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c, external signal output terminal 170, reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, 66c, bet line number display LED 37, selector solenoid 68, test firing test device 500, inspection device 600, etc. A data output process for outputting a control signal is performed (step S260). Then, the register is restored (step S261), the interrupt is permitted (step S262), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[7-segment data setting process]
FIG. 20 shows the 7-segment data setting process (step S254) shown in the timer interrupt process. In this 7-segment data setting process, first, segment data corresponding to the number of credits is set and set as a process related to display on the first credit number display unit 32a of the first game medium information display unit 32 (step S281). The segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first credit number display section 32a (step S282).

  Next, as display processing on the first payout amount display unit 32b of the first game medium information display unit 32, blank display segment data is set (step S283), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S284). If the reel 6 is rotating (step S284; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first payout number display section 32b (step S290). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S284; N), it is determined whether the step set value is being changed (step S285). If the step set value is being changed (step S285; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. If the step set value is not being changed (step S285; N), it is determined whether any error is occurring (step S286).

  If any error is occurring (step S286; Y), segment data corresponding to the error number data is set (step S289), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, a display corresponding to the error is set. If no error has occurred (step S286; N), if there is a payout, it is determined whether the medal payout number counter in which the number of payouts is set is 0 (step S287).

  When the medal payout number counter is 0 (step S287; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. If the medal payout number counter is not 0 (step S287; N), segment data corresponding to the medal payout number counter is set (step S288), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set.

  Next, as processing related to display on the first game information display unit 33, blank display segment data is set (step S291), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S292). If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S292; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is rotating (step S292; Y), it is determined whether it is in the RT state (specific game state) (step S293), and if it is in the RT state (step S293; Y). The process proceeds to step S295. If not in the RT state (step S293; N), it is determined whether the push order is forward push (left middle right order) or no push order (step S294). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S294; Y), the process proceeds to step S295. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S294; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set. That is, when not in the RT state, the pressing order and the winning combination are notified only when the pressing order is forward pressing or no pressing order.

  In step S295, it is determined whether or not the winning flag 1 is not won (missed) (step S295). When the winning flag 1 is not no win (out of step) (step S295; N), the process proceeds to step S297. If the winning flag 1 is not winning (missing) (step S295; Y), it is determined whether the winning flag 2 is not winning (missing) (step S296). When the winning flag 2 is not winning (out of the game) (step S296; Y), the process proceeds to step S297. On the other hand, if the winning flag 2 is not winning (out of place) (step S296; N), the process proceeds to step S299. The winning flag 1 is information on small winnings, and the winning flag 2 is information on special winnings. If a small winning combination and a special winning combination are won at the same time, it is controlled so that the small winning combination is prioritized over the special winning, and accordingly, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is also in accordance with this. Display.

  In step S297, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 1 is set (step S297), segment data corresponding to the pressing order information 1 is set (step S298), and the process proceeds to step S301. Thereby, the first game information display unit 33 displays information about the small winning combination. In step S299, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 2 is set (step S299), segment data corresponding to the push order information 2 is set (step S300), and the process proceeds to step S301. Thereby, the first game information display unit 33 displays information about the special prize.

  In addition, when it is not in the RT state, the pressing order and the winning combination are notified only when the pressing order is forward pressing or no pressing order, and in other cases, the blank display is used. Instead of this, a notification of deviation may be performed. In addition, when the game control device 100 controls the AT state, it is determined whether it is in the AT state instead of determining whether it is in the RT state. The order of pushing and the winning combination are notified only when is in the order of pushing or no pushing order. The segment data may be acquired from a table or set by program logic.

[Main processing]
Next, processing by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main process shown in FIG. 21 is that the CPU 311 reads and executes the control program of the effect control process stored in the PROM 321 when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and the effect control device 300 is turned on. Is started. This main process includes a process that is performed only when the power is turned on and a loop process that is repeatedly executed.

  First, as power-on processing, interrupts are prohibited (step S501), the built-in RAM is set valid (step S502), and the CPU is initialized (step S503). Next, the watchdog timer is started (step S504), the sound source LSI 314 is initialized (step S505), and the VDP 312 is initialized (step S506).

  Thereafter, an interrupt is permitted (step S507), checksum calculation processing is performed (step S508), and it is determined whether the calculated checksum matches the backup value in the checksum area (step S509). If they match (step S509; Y), that is, if they are backed up correctly, the process proceeds to step S511. If they do not match (step S509; N), that is, if they are not backed up correctly, the backup section storing the backup information is cleared (step S510), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the lamp control area is initialized (step S511), the watchdog timer is cleared (step S512), and frame synchronization processing is performed (step S513). In the frame synchronization process, a frame synchronization process related to game management, a frame synchronization process related to sound control, a sound code output process, an LED control data output process, a random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Thereafter, as a loop process, first, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S514), the interrupt is permitted (step S515), the frame synchronization process is performed (step S516), and the watchdog timer is cleared (step S517). Next, a game management main process for controlling various devices in the effect control device 300 is performed (step S518), a lamp & sound & image editing process for setting the effect mode is performed (step S519), and the process proceeds to step S514. Return.

[Game management main processing]
FIG. 22 shows the game management main process (step S518) shown in the main process. In this game management main process, first, the delay (wait time) of the distribution of the effect control code which is the control information transmitted to the various devices in the effect control device 300 is set (step S531), and the previous effect control code setting process is performed. The effect control code saved at step S522 is distributed (step S522), and it is determined whether all the effect control codes are distributed (step S533).

  If all the effect control codes are not distributed (step S533; N), the process returns to step S532. When all the effect control codes are distributed (step S533; Y), a command control process for performing a process related to the command received from the game control apparatus 100 is performed (step S534), and the effect control for setting the effect control code is performed. A code setting process is performed (step S535). Thereafter, an AT control process for controlling the start and end of the AT state is performed, and the game management main process is ended.

  The production control code includes a sound code for controlling the sound source LSI 314, a lamp code as a source of LED control data for controlling the I2C, an image code for controlling the VDP 312 and the like as the game progresses. Control is performed by setting an effect control code and transmitting it to various devices in the effect control device 300.

[Command control processing]
FIG. 23 shows the command control process (step S534) shown in the game management main process. In this command control process, first, no command is set as the analysis command (step S551), and it is determined whether the analysis read index matches the analysis write index (step S552). If they match (step S552; Y), the process proceeds to step S556. In this case, there is no command to be processed. If they do not match (step S552; N), the reception command is loaded from the analysis buffer corresponding to the analysis read index (step S553), and the loaded reception command is set as the analysis command (step S554).

  Next, the analysis read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S555), the analysis command is saved as an execution command (step S556), and it is determined whether the execution command has no command (step S557). ). If the execution command is no command (step S557; Y), the command control process is terminated. In this case, it is determined that they do not match in the process of step S552. If the execution command is not a command (step S557; N), a command execution process that performs a process corresponding to the command is performed (step S558), and the process returns to step S551. In the command execution process, an effect control code which is control information to be transmitted to various devices in the effect control device 300 is set based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100. Thereby, the operation setting of various devices based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed.

[Production control code setting process]
FIG. 24 shows the effect control code setting process (step S535) shown in the game management main process. In the effect control code setting process, first, the sound code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S571), and the ramp code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S571). Step S572).

  Next, the image code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S573), and output control of the interface board 2 (not shown) that outputs a test signal is performed (step S574), and the effect control code The setting process ends.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
FIG. 25 shows command reception interrupt processing. In this command reception interrupt process, it is first determined whether the INT signal is on (step S601). If it is on (step S601; Y), the command is input and saved as the first command (step S601). S602), a predetermined wait time (for example, 20 us) is set (step S604). If not on (step S601; N), 0000H is saved as the first command (step S603), and a predetermined wait time (for example, 20 us) is set (step S604). Thereafter, the same process is performed as the second and third reception processes (steps S605 to S611), and it is determined whether the results of the three receptions are all the same value (step S612).

  If the results of the three receptions are not all the same value (step S612; N), the received command is regarded as invalid and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. If all three reception results have the same value (step S612; Y), it is determined whether the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613). If the value of the received command is not other than 0000H (step S613; N), the received command is regarded as invalid and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  If the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613; Y), the received command buffer address corresponding to the reception write index is calculated (step S614). The command is saved at a later address (step S615). Thereafter, the reception write index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S616), the value of the timer counter (hardware) is set as a random number seed (step S617), and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

[V-Sync interrupt processing]
In FIG. 26, V for performing processing related to what needs to be processed in accordance with V-Sync, such as a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44, and the image display device 3 -Indicates Sync interrupt handling. In this V-Sync interrupt process, first, the frame synchronization counter is updated by +1 (step S631), and it is determined whether the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632).

  When the frame synchronization counter is not 2 or more (step S632; N), the process proceeds to step S635. If the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632; Y), the frame synchronization counter is set to 0 (step S633), the V-Sync flag is set (step S634), and the process proceeds to step S635. . In step S635, command copy processing for copying the contents of the reception command buffer to the analysis command buffer is performed (step S635), and it is determined whether the V-Sync flag is set (step S636).

  If the V-Sync flag is not set (step S636; N), the process proceeds to step S641 without editing image data or the like. If the V-Sync flag is set (step S636; Y), 7SEG data storage processing is performed (step S637), and 7SEG data editing processing is performed (step S638). The 7SEG data is display data on a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44. In the 7SEG data editing process (step S638), the display data is edited and the 7SEG data is stored. In the process (step S637), a process for setting the edited display data to be output to the segment LED control circuit 335 is performed.

  Next, image data storage processing is performed (step S639), image data editing processing is performed (step S640), and volume switch input processing for setting the volume based on the input from the volume adjustment SW 338 is performed (step S641). -Terminate the Sync interrupt process. The image data is display data on a liquid crystal display device such as the image display device 3. The display data is edited in the image data editing process (step S640), and the edited display is displayed in the image data storage process (step S639). Processing for setting data to be output to the VDP 312 is performed.

[7SEG data editing process]
FIG. 27 shows the 7SEG data editing process (step S638) shown in the V-Sync interrupt process. In this 7 SEG data editing process, first, segment data corresponding to the number of credits based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100 as the process related to the display on the second credit number display unit 11 of the second game medium information display unit 44. Is set (step S661), and the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second credit number display unit 11 (step S662).

  Next, as processing related to display on the second payout amount display unit 13 of the second game medium information display unit 44, blank display segment data is set (step S663), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S664). If the reel 6 is rotating (step S664; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second payout number display unit 13 (step S669). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S664; N), it is determined whether the step set value is being changed (step S665). When the step set value is being changed (step S665; Y), the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. If the stage setting value is not being changed (step S665; N), it is determined whether or not there is medal payout information from the game control device 100 (step S667). If there is no medal payout information (step S667; N). Proceeds to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. If there is medal payout information (step S667; Y), segment data corresponding to the medal payout information is set (step S668), and the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set. Note that the second payout number display unit 13 may display an error regarding the same as the first payout number display unit 32b. Next, a second game state display unit display data editing process for performing processing related to display on the second game information display unit 40 is performed (step S670), and the 7SEG data editing process is terminated.

[Second Game State Display Unit Display Data Editing Process]
FIG. 28 shows the second game state display unit display data editing process (step S670) shown in the 7SEG data editing process. In the second game state display portion display data editing process, first, blank display segment data is set (step S671), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S672). If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S672; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second game information display unit 40 (step S682). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is rotating (step S672; Y), it is determined whether a winning combination / push order command for the current game has been received (step S673). In step S673; N), the process proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. If it has been received (step S673; Y), it is determined whether it is in the AT state (specific game state) (step S674). If it is in the AT state (step S674; Y), the process proceeds to step S676. Transition. If not in the AT state (step S674; N), it is determined whether the push order is forward push (left middle right order) or no push order (step S675). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S675; Y), the process proceeds to step S676. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S675; N), the process proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. That is, when not in the AT state, the pressing order and the winning combination are notified only when the pressing order is forward pressing or no pressing order.

  In step S676, it is determined whether or not the winning information 1 corresponding to the winning flag 1 in the game control device 100 is not winning (missing) (step S676). When the winning information 1 is not no win (out of step) (step S676; N), the process proceeds to step S678. Further, when the winning information 1 is not winning (missing) (step S676; Y), it is determined whether the winning information 2 corresponding to the winning flag 2 in the game control device 100 is not winning (missing) ( Step S677). When the winning information 2 is not winning (out of the game) (step S677; Y), the process proceeds to step S678. Further, when the winning information 2 is not winning (out of focus) (step S677; N), the process proceeds to step S680. The winning information 1 is information on a small prize winning, and the winning information 2 is information on a special winning. If a small winning combination and a special winning combination are won simultaneously, the small winning combination is controlled to be given priority over the special winning, and accordingly, the display on the second game information display unit 40 also corresponds to this. Display.

  In step S678, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 1 is set (step S678), and segment data corresponding to the push order notification information 1 corresponding to the push order information 1 in the game control device 100 is set ( Step S678) and the process proceeds to Step S682. Thereby, the second game information display unit 40 displays information about the small role winning. In step S680, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 2 is set (step S680), and segment data corresponding to the pressing order notification information 2 corresponding to the pressing order information 2 in the game control device 100 is set. (Step S681), the process proceeds to Step S682. Thereby, information about the special prize is displayed on the second game information display unit 40.

  Next, display start and end timings in the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is started after the start lever operation (t11). Here, it is the timing (t12) at which the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t11) is performed and the reel 6 starts to rotate. In addition, at the timing (t12) when the reel 6 starts to rotate, a winning combination notification command for notifying the stop order and winning combination is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 receives this command. Based on the reception, display on the image display device 3 and the second game information display unit 40 is started (t13).

  The first game information display unit 33 can start notification if the internal lottery is over, and the second game information display unit 40 can start notification after receiving the winning combination notification command. The timing may be started at any timing after the timing at which notification can be started. However, the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is preferably started before the timing (t14) at which the reel 6 is rotated at a constant speed and can be stopped. .

  Further, the end of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is the stop timing of all the reels 6 (t15). By stopping the notification at a timing when the presence or absence of a winning is confirmed by stopping all reels and the notification is not necessary, it is possible to save power and to prevent deterioration of the 7-segment display.

  The display end timing in the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 may be other than the stop timing of all the reels 6. As shown in FIG. 30, for example, when there is a medal payout associated with the establishment of a prize, the timing (t27) when the medal payout ends may be used. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the winning combination and the number of payouts. Further, even when part or all of the payout is not completed due to a medal payout error, it is possible to check the remaining payout number. When no winning is achieved or when a winning without payout is achieved, the stop timing (t26) of all reels may be set, or a predetermined time after the stop timing of all reels 6.

  The end timing may be the start operation of the next game. Examples of the start operation include insertion of medals, operation timings of the 1 bet button 31 and the max bet button 17 (t21, t28), and start lever operation timing (t22). By doing so, it is possible to secure time for confirming a missing combination when a combination is missed.

  The timing at which the next game notification is started may be set as the end timing. In this case, it can be said that the display is switched. In this case, the display may be ended when a predetermined time elapses without starting the next game after the game ends. Moreover, since there is a possibility that it is difficult for the player to recognize simply by switching, a blank display period may be provided between the end and start of the notification. Alternatively, a blinking display may be performed when the display is started.

  In addition, it is good also as timing (t23) when stop operation became possible, timing (t24) of 1st stop operation, and timing (t25) of 2nd stop operation. If the game is terminated at these timings, the player performs a stop operation based on the presumption or the memory before the stop operation, and the game performance can be improved. It should be noted that the stop may be ended at the timing (t24) of the first stop operation only in the case of two options in which only the reel 6 performing the first stop operation is notified as the stop order. Also, the second stop operation timing (t25) may be ended only when the winning combination is not missed due to the stop operation timing. If the stop order is not followed, the notification may be terminated at that time.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. In the slot pattern 1 corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 where the winning of the winning combination is established, display means (first game information display section 33) that is controlled by the game control means and can display information on the result of the internal lottery. ), And the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific combination in which winning is achieved by stopping a plurality of reels in a predetermined stopping order. The lighting mode can notify the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination, and the notification on the display means is terminated when a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied. It will be like that.

  Therefore, since the game winning means can be notified of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination, normal games can be executed. In addition, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting modes of the plurality of light emitting units, notification can be performed by simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and an increase in control burden can be prevented. Since the notification on the display unit is terminated when a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, the notification can be performed only for a necessary period. Here, in addition to a 7-segment display in which 7 light emitters are arranged in an 8-character shape, the display means includes a 7-segment display in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and 7 light-emitting portions are formed in an 8-character shape. In addition, a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in other arrangements, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like are also included.

  Further, the notification end condition is that all the reels 6 are stopped. Therefore, the notification can be terminated based on the fact that the winning combination is confirmed for the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  The notification end condition is that all the reels 6 are stopped when the game medium is not paid out, and the payout is ended when the game medium is paid out. Therefore, the correspondence between the result of the internal lottery and the payout can be confirmed.

  Further, the notification end condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed after all the reels 6 have stopped. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery can be confirmed after all the reels 6 are stopped.

  In addition, the notification end condition is established based on the start operation of the next game of the notification target game, the notification on the display means is ended, and the notification about the next game is started. Become. Therefore, since the notification on the display means is ended based on the start operation of the next game of the notification target game and the notification about the next game is started, the notification corresponding to the game can be performed. .

  FIG. 31 shows the transmission timing of the winning combination notification command. The winning combination notification command, which is information on the winning combination and pressing order, is first sent to the effect control device 300 at the timing (t32) when the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t31) and the reel 6 starts to rotate. Sent. Thereafter, it is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t33), when there is a second stop operation (t34), and when there is a third stop operation (t35). As described above, the winning combination and push order information is transmitted to the production control device 300 for each stop operation, so that even if the winning combination notification command is missed before, the production control device 300 wins the winning combination and the pushing order. Will be able to grasp. Therefore, for example, when the winning combination notification command is missed at the start of rotation of the reel 6, the display on the second game information display unit 40 can be started from the subsequent reception timing of the winning combination notification command. In addition, since the command is received a plurality of times, it is possible to determine the validity of the command in the effect control apparatus 300 by comparing the contents of the command a plurality of times.

  FIG. 32 shows another example of the transmission mode of the winning combination notification command. In this example, at the timing (t42) at which the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t41) and the reel 6 starts to rotate, transmission of the winning combination notification command to the effect control device 300 is started. Until there is a stop operation (t43), transmission is intermittently performed a plurality of times. As described above, the winning combination notification command is transmitted a plurality of times at the start of the game, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being missed. In addition, it is possible to determine the validity of the command in the effect control device 300 by comparing the command contents of a plurality of times.

  The winning combination notification command is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t43), when there is a second stop operation (t44), and when there is a third stop operation (t45). Of course, the winning combination notification command is intermittently transmitted a plurality of times until the second stop operation (t44) or the third stop operation (t45) from the timing (t42) at which the reel 6 starts to rotate. You may do it. That is, the winning combination notification command may be transmitted intermittently until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of transmissions are completed after the start of transmission.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. In the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 where the winning combination of the winning combination is established, the game control means provides information regarding the result of the internal lottery at the time of starting the game and operating the stop operating unit. It is transmitted to the effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means.

  Therefore, the information related to the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means at the start of the game and when the stop operation unit is operated. Information can be transmitted, and normal games can be executed.

  In addition, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stopping order, and winning is achieved, and the game control means includes the winning combination in the internal lottery, Information on the predetermined stop order for establishment is transmitted to the effect control means when the game is started and when the stop operation unit is operated. Therefore, information can be reliably transmitted to the effect control means, and a normal game can be executed.

  In addition, an effect display device (second game information display unit 40) that is controlled by the effect control means and can display information is provided, and the effect control means displays information on the result of the internal lottery based on the information from the game control means. The notification can be made by display on the effect display device. Therefore, necessary information can be notified to the player. In particular, even if information is missed, it is possible to make a notification based on information transmitted again thereafter.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the slot machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, it has the structure similar to the slot machine 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment fundamentally, and below, about the part which has the same structure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted and it mainly differs. Will be described. The slot machine of this modification is configured to perform a specific effect when the winning combination notification command received at the start of rotation of the reel 6 is missed.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, when the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t51) and the reel 6 starts to rotate, the stop order and the winning combination are displayed on the first game information display unit 33. Be started. In addition, the winning combination notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 along with the start of rotation of the reel 6 (t52). In this example, the effect control device 300 misses the winning combination notification command.

  In the production control device 300, all the winning combination notification commands are not received during the reception waiting period (t53) until the predetermined time elapses from the reception of the command indicating that the start lever operation has been performed (t51). A specific effect is started until the timing (t55) when the reel 6 stops. This specific effect is a stop order guessing game that prompts the player to place a stop order. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the image display device 3 displays "Hold the order of pushing!" “?” Is displayed to indicate that the order is unknown. In the second game information display unit 40, “EEE” is displayed as an error display indicating that the winning combination notification command cannot be received.

  As described above, the stop order guessing game is executed as a specific effect, so that even if the winning combination notification command is missed, the effect does not become unnatural and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. Since the first game information display unit 33 notifies the stop order and the winning combination, it is possible to establish the combination that the player has won internally from the display on the first game information display unit 33. Therefore, instead of or in addition to the stop order guessing game, an effect that prompts the user to refer to the first game information display unit 33 may be performed. In the conventional slot machine, since the stop order and the winning combination are notified only on the display device controlled by the effect control device 300, if this display is disabled, the player cannot acquire a game value (award medal). However, such a problem can be solved by providing the first game information display unit 33 in this way.

  In pachinko machines, there are a display unit that is controlled by a game control device that controls the game as a whole, and a display unit that is controlled by an effect control device that controls the production under the control of the game control device. If the display is not consistent on both displays due to some reason such as missing, the problem can be avoided by simply disabling the provision of information on the display controlled by the production control device. it can. This is because the player's operation does not affect the derivation of the result after the lottery is performed. However, in the slot machine, the player's operation after the lottery is performed affects the derivation of the result. When the stop order and the winning combination are notified only on the display device controlled by the effect control device 300 as in the conventional slot machine, the display on the display device controlled by the effect control device 300 is simply terminated. This will have a negative effect on the player. That is, it is not sufficient to simply apply the pachinko gaming machine technology to the conventional slot machine. As described above, such a problem can be solved only by providing the first game information display unit 33 as in the present invention.

  In addition, as shown in FIG.33 (c), you may make it display "0" whose pushing order is unknown in the 2nd left display part 40a which alert | reports a stop order. If the winning combination notification command consists of two commands, a stop order command including stop order information and a winning combination command including winning combination information, if only one command is missed, the received command The information may be notified. For example, when only the stop order command is missed, the display of the second left display unit 40a is set to “E” as shown in FIG. 33 (d), and the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c are selected. Display based on role command information. When only the winning combination command is missed, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), the second left display unit 40a performs display based on the information of the stop order command, and the second middle display unit 40b or second right display. The display of the part 40c is “E”.

  Further, when a specific effect is executed based on the fact that the winning combination notification command is not received during the reception waiting period (t53) from the reception of the command indicating that the start lever is operated (t51) until a predetermined time elapses. However, a specific effect may be performed by determining that a command received after receiving the winning combination notification command is received when the winning combination notification command is not received but received. For example, when a command indicating that is transmitted when the stop operation becomes possible (t54), it is determined that a missed portion has occurred when this command is received without receiving the winning combination notification command. You may do it.

  Also, when a stop order guessing game that prompts the player to place a stop order as a specific performance based on not receiving the winning combination notification command during the reception waiting period is transmitted based on the subsequent stop operation. When the winning combination notification command is correctly received, the stop order and the winning combination notification may be started from that point if the previous stop operation is compatible with the stop order.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. When it comes to the stop symbol form corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established, the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means, and the effect control means And an effect display device (second game information display unit 40) that performs an effect by being controlled, and the winning combination in the internal lottery is such that a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order to receive a prize. The game control means transmits information on the winning combination in the internal lottery and a predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination to the effect control means. Based on the information from the means, the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stopping order for establishing the winning combination can be notified by display on the effect display device, and information on the predetermined stopping order can be received. If not, it is possible to execute an effect that prompts the player to place a stop order.

  Therefore, since the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination can be notified by display on the effect display device, the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, when the information on the predetermined stop order cannot be received, an effect that prompts the player to apply the stop order can be executed, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to a problem in the effect.

  The game control means includes display means (first game information display unit 33) that is controlled by the game control means and can display the result of the internal lottery, and the game control means establishes the winning combination with the winning combination in the internal lottery. The predetermined stop order can be notified on the display means, and if the information on the predetermined stop order cannot be received, the effect control means can execute an effect prompting the user to refer to the display on the display means. It will be. Therefore, when information on the predetermined stop order cannot be received, an effect that prompts the user to refer to the display on the display means can be executed, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to a problem in the effect.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the slot machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Note that, basically, the slot machine 1 has the same configuration as that of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and description thereof is omitted. Different parts will be described. The slot machine of this modification is different in the configuration of the second game information display unit 40.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the second game information display unit 40 of this modification is arranged above the symbol display window 5. The second game information display unit 40 includes a drive mechanism unit 41 including a drive source, and the drive mechanism unit 41 includes three drive shafts 42 extending downward. The drive shafts 42 can operate independently in the vertical direction, and a second left display portion 40a, a second middle display portion 40b, and a second right display portion 40c are attached to the lower portions of the respective drive shafts 42. Yes. That is, in the second game information display unit 40, the second left display unit 40a, the second middle display unit 40b, and the second right display unit 40c can be operated up and down independently, and the effect movable body device 47 is provided. It also has the function as Further, the second left display portion 40a is located above the left reel 6a, the second middle display portion 40b is located above the middle reel 6b, and the second right display portion 40c is located above the right reel 6c. It is also possible to notify the stop order of the corresponding reel 6 by operation. That is, the second game information display unit 40 is an effect device that is controlled by the effect control means (effect control device 300). Moreover, the 2nd game information display part 40 makes | forms the production | presentation display apparatus which can display information while it can operate | move.

  FIG. 35 shows a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the right side of the portion where the second game information display unit 40 is provided. A cover member 43 made of a transparent member is provided on the front side of the front panel 9 so as to cover the front side of the second game information display unit 40. As shown in FIG. 35 (a), the cover member 43 covers the entire surface of the front panel 9 and has a forward protruding width of a portion covering the lower side of the second game information display unit 40. The configuration may be such that the number is reduced, or the entire surface of the front panel 9 may be covered in parallel with the front panel 9 as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the second game information display unit 40 may only be covered.

  FIG. 36 shows an example of effects in the specific gaming state. In the slot machine 1 of this modification, the entire surface of the front panel 9 is the image display device 3 and can display an image. Further, the portion of the symbol display window 5 is transmissive so that the reel 6 can be visually recognized, but an image can also be displayed on this portion. During the specific game state, an execution game number display 71 indicating the number of games executed in the specific game state is displayed on the left side of the second game information display unit 40, and the specific game state is displayed on the right side of the second game information display unit 40. A remaining game number display 72 indicating the number of remaining games that can be executed is displayed. Here, it is shown that 130 games are executed from the start of the specific gaming state, and that the remaining 15 games can execute the specific gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the game is started and the reel 6 is rotating, the stop order and the winning combination are displayed on the 7-segment display of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40. Is notified. Further, the second game information display unit 40 has an up-and-down position corresponding to the stop order, and can notify the stop order by the up-and-down position. Here, the display unit corresponding to the reel 6 with the earliest stop order Is arranged at the lowest position, and the arrangement position is sequentially increased in accordance with the stop order. In the example of FIG. 36, since the stop order is left middle right, the second left display portion 40a corresponding to the left reel 6a is at the lowest position, and the second middle display portion 40b corresponding to the middle reel 6b is next lowest. The second right display portion 40c corresponding to the right reel 6c is at the highest position. Further, in the image display device 3, the stop order is displayed above each reel 6, and as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and 36 (b), highlighting is performed on the top and bottom of the reel 6 to be stopped next.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the player stops the reels 6 according to the stop order and all the reels 6 stop and a winning is achieved, a payout corresponding to the winning is performed and the second game information The display unit 40 returns to the initial position. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), when the payout is finished, the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is finished.

  FIG. 37 shows another example of display on the second game information display unit 40. As shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the second left display unit 40a reports information indicating that there is no stop order, the second middle display unit 40b is replayed, and the second right display unit 40c is not strong or weak, the second left display unit 40a Since there is no inconvenience to the player even if notification on the display unit 40a and the second right display unit 40c is not performed, the display may be performed only on the second middle display unit 40b as shown in FIG. good. In addition, as shown in FIG. 37C, the second left display portion 40a and the second right display portion 40c may be moved upward so as to be accommodated in the drive mechanism portion 41.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the winning combination may be notified by the second left display unit 40a, or the winning combination may be notified by the second right display unit 40c (not shown). Also good. If the stop order and strength notification are not required, the winning combination may be notified in order on each display unit for each game. When the display is not performed on an unnecessary display unit as shown in FIGS. 37B and 37C, the frequency of use of the second middle display unit 40b that displays the winning combination is increased. By using the display unit 40c to notify the winning combination, the frequency of use of each display unit can be made comparable.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), when the second left display section 40a has no stop order, the second middle display section 40b notifies cherry, and the second right display section 40c notifies strong information, Since there is no inconvenience for the player even if the notification on the display unit 40a is not performed, the display may be performed only on the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c as shown in FIG. 37 (f). good. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (g), the second left display portion 40a may be moved upward so as to be accommodated in the drive mechanism portion 41. In addition, in order to make the frequency of use of each display unit approximately the same, as shown in FIG. 37 (h), the winning combination may be notified by the second left display unit 40a. Further, when it is not necessary to notify the stop order, it is possible to notify the winning combination and the strength by using two display units in sequence for each game.

  Further, the front surface of the drive mechanism unit 41 is made of a material that can transmit light in the front and rear directions. For example, the display unit is accommodated in the drive mechanism unit 41 as shown in FIG. The lighting mode may be made visible by turning on the display unit. Further, the front surface of the drive mechanism unit 41 may be formed of a light guide plate. That is, light can be transmitted back and forth, and a groove is formed in a predetermined shape (pattern, model name, etc.) on the plate surface, and light incident from the side edge is refracted at the portion where the groove is formed. You may comprise so that the part which formed this may be shining. By doing in this way, when light is not incident on the light guide plate from the side end, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the display unit housed in the drive mechanism unit 41 is lit to turn on the lighting mode. Can be visually recognized. In addition, when light is incident on the light guide plate from the side end, the light emission of the portion where the groove is formed can be visually recognized, and the light of the display unit housed in the drive mechanism unit 41 can be made inconspicuous. . Therefore, depending on whether light is incident on the side edge of the light guide plate, it is possible to switch between a state in which the lighting state of the display unit can be visually recognized and a state in which the light emission of the portion where the groove is formed can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 38 shows an example of an extra effect in which the number of games that can be executed in the specific gaming state is added. The number of games that can be executed in the specific game state is increased when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied. This extra condition includes winning an extra lottery when the cherry prize is established.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a), when a cherry win is established, an extra effect is started. The additional effect here is an effect in which the number of additional games is notified by repeatedly striking the effect button 10, and a display that prompts the player to repeatedly hit the effect button is performed. Thereafter, when the payout is completed, as shown in FIG. 38B, the stop order and the winning combination notification on the first game information display unit 33 are completed. Further, in the second game information display unit 40, the stop order and the winning combination notification are finished, and the display of the extra effect according to the operation of the effect button 10 is started. That is, at this time, the synchronized display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 ends. The image display device 3 also starts to display an extra effect according to the operation of the effect button 10.

  This extra effect is such an effect that the number of extra games displayed on the second game information display unit 40 increases by repeatedly hitting the effect button 10. Note that the number of added games is determined in advance by lottery. In the image display device 3, the remaining time during which the effect button 10 can be operated is shown. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), when the period during which the effect button 10 can be operated ends, the number of added games (here, 135 games) is displayed on the second game information display unit 40, and FIG. As shown to d), the effect which transfers to the remaining game number display 72 in the image display apparatus 3 from the 2nd game information display part 40 is performed, and an addition effect is complete | finished.

  In addition, in order to execute this extra effect, if a prize that may cause an extra condition is established (for example, a rare role such as a cherry prize or a watermelon prize), the game cannot proceed after the game ends. You may make it be the freeze state which makes a state. If the next game can be started without being frozen, the extra effect is ended based on betting operations such as insertion of medals and operations of the 1 bet button 31 and the max bet button 17. In this case, the value of the remaining game number display 72 of the image display device 3 is added and increased by the number of games. In order to indicate that there has been an addition, the image display device 3 may indicate that there has been an addition. Further, an additional effect may be performed in the next game based on the start of the next game.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. When it comes to the stop symbol form corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established, the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means, and the effect control means And an effect display device (second game information display unit 40) that is controlled to provide an effect display device (second game information display) that is operable and capable of displaying information. 40), and the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination that is achieved by stopping the reels 6 in a predetermined stopping order, and the game control means includes a winning combination in the internal lottery, Information on the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination is transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means establishes the winning combination in the internal lottery based on the information from the game control means. Therefore, it is possible to notify the predetermined stop order for the operation by the operation of the effect device and the display on the effect display device. Accordingly, since the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination can be notified by the operation of the effect device and the display on the effect display device, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, the effect control means can notify a predetermined stop order for establishing a specific combination in a specific game state in which a predetermined game is executed over a predetermined period, and the specific game is based on establishment of a predetermined extension condition. The period during which the state is executed can be extended, and the extended period can be notified in the effect device. Therefore, since the extended period of the period for executing the specific game state can be notified, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when notifying the extended period, the production control means indicates the extended period after notifying the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination. It will be reported. Therefore, information can be provided in the order required for the player.

  FIG. 39 shows an example of an effect using the image display device 3. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), when a special prize (SBB prize, BB prize, RB prize) is won, the second game information display unit 40 displays “7” as a winning combination display. Is possible. Here, the SBB winning is internally won, and the first game information display unit 33 displays “F” as the winning combination display. Further, the image display device 3 displays “big hit” as a notification that the player has won a special prize. In FIG. 39 (a), the player cannot align the black 7 on the active line, and the SBB winning is not established.

  As described above, when the special winning is won but the winning cannot be established, the winning notification effect for notifying the winning can be executed. When the winning notification effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the stop order in the second game information display unit 40 and the notification of the winning combination are finished, and the light emitting unit is in a state of emitting light randomly. Note that the display on the first game information display section 33 ends when all the reels 6 are stopped as shown in FIG.

  In the winning notification effect, an image of black 7 is displayed on the image display device 3 at the middle position on the left reel 6a as shown in FIG. 39 (b), and the middle stage on the middle reel 6b as shown in FIG. 39 (c). A black 7 image is displayed on the image display device 3 at the position. Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), an image of black 7 is displayed on the image display device 3 at the middle position on the right reel 6c, and the second game information display unit 40 indicates that the SBB winning is won. “FFF” is displayed. This winning notification effect is ended by inserting a medal or performing a betting operation by operating the 1 bet button 31 and the max bet button 17, and the display of black 7 on the image display device 3 or the second game information display unit 40. Display of “FFF” in FIG.

  Note that the winning notification effect is performed when the winning of the special winning is notified as shown in FIG. 39 (a) but the winning is not established. It may be performed only when a chance eye indicating that there is a possibility of the occurrence of the event. In particular, as shown in FIGS. 39 (e) and 39 (f), the symbols corresponding to the special prize are arranged outside the effective line aiming at the establishment of a special prize different from the special prize that the player has won internally. When a reach eye appears, a winning notification effect may be performed in order to notify the type of special winning that is won internally.

  FIG. 40 also shows an example of effects using the image display device 3. Here, the effective line is only the lower line. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the black 7 is aligned on the effective line and the SBB winning is established, the effective line among the positions on the front side of the reel 6 is subsequently displayed as shown in FIGS. 40 (b) and (c). An image may be displayed at a position other than the front side of the (lower line). That is, it is also possible to produce an effect by displaying an image in another area in a state where the symbols on the effective line are visible.

  Any image may be displayed, but character information such as “congratulations” may be displayed as shown in FIG. 40B, or as shown in FIG. You may make it display a character corresponding to the position of a design. Further, the image may be displayed so as to straddle the front side and the peripheral portion of the reel 6.

  FIG. 41 also shows an example of an effect using the image display device 3. Here, in addition to the reel 6, an effect reel 90 is provided. The configuration of the effect reel 90 is the same as the configuration of the reel 6 described above, but is controlled by the effect control device 300 and constitutes one of the effect movable body devices 47. The configuration of the reel 6 disposed on the left side of the second game information display unit 40 is the same as that of the reel 6 described above, but is a reel having a smaller diameter than the effect reel 90. The number of symbols arranged is smaller than the number of symbols shown in FIG. 5A, although the symbols that can display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning prize are arranged. Further, only one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel 6, and an effective line is set in a visually recognizable portion.

  In the slot machine having such a configuration, by operating the start lever 21, the reel 6 and the effect reel 90 start to rotate. When the left reel stop button 24a is operated, the left reel 6a and the production left reel 90a are stopped. When the middle reel stop button 24b is operated, the middle reel 6b and the production middle reel 90b are stopped, and the right reel stop button 24c is operated. When operated, the right reel 6c and the production right reel 90c are stopped. The determination of winning is determined by the symbol combination mode of the reel 6.

  In FIG. 41 (a), the symbol combination mode corresponding to the SBB winning is established on the reel 6, and the SBB winning is established. When the stop operation is performed so that the SBB winning is achieved at the reel 6, the effect combination 90 corresponding to the SBB winning is not necessarily achieved at the rendering reel 90, so that as shown in FIG. The reel 90 may stop in a symbol combination mode in which no winning is achieved. Therefore, in the same manner as described in FIG. 39, as shown in FIGS. 41 (b) to (d), the SBB winning symbol combination mode is applied to the portion corresponding to the middle line of the effect reel 90 in the image display device 3. An effect to be displayed is performed.

  Furthermore, effect display may be performed as shown in FIGS. 41 (e) and (f). In this case, effect display is performed so that images are not overlapped on the reel 6 as shown in FIG. 41 (e). In addition, when the effect display is moved from the upper side to the lower side of the reel 6 in the image display device 3, the display is such that the effect image passes through the back side of the reel 6 as shown in FIG. Ensure visibility.

  In FIG. 42, an example of the effect in the 2nd game information display part 40 was shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), when the game is started by operating the start lever 21, a freeze state in which the game cannot be progressed temporarily occurs, and the reel 6 is in the freeze state. An effect of rotating in the reverse direction is performed. Since the rotation of the reel 6 in the freeze state is a rotation for effect and not for executing the game, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is not performed at this time. Further, since the stop operation cannot be performed, the reel stop button LED is not lit.

  The number of rotations in the reverse direction in the frozen state indicates the outcome of the game, and the higher the number of rotations, the higher the possibility that the internal prize is won in the special prize. ing. In order to show the number of rotations to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, the second game information display unit 40 displays the number of rotations of the reel 6 that rotates in the reverse direction. The second left display section 40a displays the rotation speed of the left reel 6a, the second middle display section 40b displays the rotation speed of the middle reel 6b, and the second right display section 40c displays the rotation speed of the right reel 6c. . In the state shown in FIG. 42A, since it is the first rotation, “1” is displayed. Information about the number of rotations of each reel 6 is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300, and display on the second game information display unit 40 is performed based on this information. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42B, “2” is displayed at the second rotation.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), when the freeze state ends and the reel 6 starts to rotate in the forward direction, the stop order and the winning combination notification on the first game information display unit 33 are started. Further, the second game information display unit 40 ends the display of the number of revolutions, and starts the stop order and the winning combination notification. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), when the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and can be stopped, the reel 6 can be stopped and the reel stop button LED is lit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43A, only a part of the reels 6 can be reversely rotated in the frozen state. In FIG. 43A, the left reel 6a is not rotated, and only the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are rotated in reverse. In this case, since the second left display unit 40a that displays the rotation speed of the left reel 6a does not rotate, “0” is displayed, and the second middle display unit 40b that displays the rotation speed of the middle reel 6b; In the second right display section 40c that displays the number of rotations of the reel 6c, “1” is displayed because it is the first rotation. After that, as shown in FIG. 43B, when the middle reel 6b finishes rotating at the first rotation and only the right reel becomes the second rotation, the display on the second right display section 40c is set to “2”. .

  Note that the reel 6 may be rotated in the forward direction in the frozen state, and the number of rotations in the forward direction may be displayed on the second game information display unit 40. Further, when displaying the number of rotations in the reverse direction, if the rotation is performed in the forward direction, the number of rotations to be displayed may be subtracted, added, or not adjusted. Further, when displaying the number of rotations in the forward direction, the number of rotations to be displayed may be subtracted or added in the same way even when the image is rotated in the reverse direction. Further, the rotation number may be displayed on the first game information display unit 33, or the rotation number may be displayed on the image display device 3.

  FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 show an example of the winning notification effect for notifying that the special winning is internally won. As shown in FIG. 44A, when the special winning is won, “7” is displayed on the second game information display unit 40 as the winning combination display. In the first game information display unit 33, “F” is displayed as a display of the winning combination to notify that the SBB winning is won. In addition, the image display device 3 displays “big hit confirmed!” As a notification that a special prize has been won. In FIG. 44 (a), the player cannot align black 7 on the active line, and the SBB winning is not established.

  In this way, as a winning notification effect to notify the winning when the special winning is won but the winning cannot be established, here is a state in which the game cannot be temporarily progressed after all the reels 6 are stopped. A freeze state is generated, and an effect is performed in the freeze state. In this effect, first, the reel 6 is rotated in the forward direction as shown in FIG. Further, with the start of the production, the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 end the stop order and the winning combination notification. Further, the second game information display unit 40 displays “777” notifying that the internal winning is won in the special winning.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b stop rotating so that the white 7 corresponding to the BB winning is stopped on the middle line. At this time, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b are swung up and down to indicate that they are not completely stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the rotation speed of the right reel 6c is decreased to make the white 7 appear to stop on the middle line.

  However, in the right reel 6c, the white 7 does not stop at the middle stage line, and as shown in FIG. 45 (a), all the reels 6 rotate again in the forward direction. Here, since the SBB winning is won internally, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the display of the second game information display unit 40 is changed to the display of “FFF” notifying that the SBB winning is won internally. At the same time, each reel 6 stops so that black 7 stops in the middle line. At this time, it is assumed to be in a state of shaking up and down to indicate that it has not completely stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the reel 6 returns to the state of displaying the symbol combination mode before the start of the freeze state, the freeze state is ended, and the winning notification effect is ended. As a result, the next game can be started.

  If the BB winning is internally won, the right reel 6c stops from the state shown in FIG. 44 (d) so that the white 7 is aligned with the middle line, and the winning notification effect ends. If the RB winning is internally won, in the state shown in FIG. 44C, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b stop the BAR on the middle line, and the right reel 6c aligns the BAR on the middle line. Stop and the winning notification effect ends. Of course, when the SBB winning is won, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b stop the BAR on the middle line in the state of FIG. 44 (c), and the right reel 6c becomes the middle line in the state of FIG. 44 (d). You may make it produce as if to stop BAR. Further, as shown in FIG. 45D, a remaining time display 91 indicating the remaining time in the frozen state may be performed. Of course, the remaining time may be displayed in a similar manner other than the cases shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 46 shows an example of an effect in the case where a small role prize is missed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), a watermelon prize is won internally, and this is displayed on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40. However, the player is unable to establish a watermelon prize and is in a state of being overlooked.

  In this case, after the all reels 6 are stopped, a freeze state is generated in which the game cannot be progressed temporarily, and an effect is performed in the freeze state. In this effect, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the right reel 6 c on which the watermelon symbol is not stopped is rotated in the forward direction on the middle line that is the effective line. Further, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b whose watermelon symbols are stopped on the middle line which is an effective line are operated so as to swing up and down.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the right reel 6c is stopped so that the watermelon symbols are aligned with the middle stage line to indicate to the player that the watermelon winning is missed. Thereafter, the reel 6 returns to the state of displaying the symbol combination mode before the start of the freeze state, the freeze state ends, and the effect ends. As a result, the next game can be started. It should be noted that the freeze state may be generated only when an overshoot has occurred, or the freeze state may be generated regardless of the presence or absence of an overload. In the case where no miss-out has occurred, an effect that emphasizes the establishment of a prize in a frozen state is performed.

  FIG. 47 shows the display of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 when an effect accompanied by a freeze state is performed after all the reels 6 are stopped. Until the stop operation becomes invalid (t61), that is, until all the reels 6 stop, the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are lit to notify the stop order and the winning combination. At this time, the information displayed on both is the same information, and the display is in a synchronized state.

  With the stop of all the reels 6 (t61), the first game information display unit 33 ends the display and turns off. In addition, the second game information display unit 40 ends the stop order and the winning combination notification, but starts displaying the effect with the freeze state. Thereafter, when the effect with the freeze state is finished, the display on the second game information display unit 40 is finished and the display is turned off (t62). That is, the display contents of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are not synchronized during the performance with the freeze state.

  After that, when the start lever 21 is operated (t63) and rotation of the reel 6 is started, the first game information display unit 33 starts to notify the stop order and the winning combination (t64). At this time, the winning combination notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the stop order and the winning combination notification on the second game information display unit 40 are also started. At this time, the information displayed on both is the same information, and the display is in a synchronized state.

  In the second modification described above, the second game information display unit 40 operates up and down. However, other operations may be performed. For example, it may be movable in the left-right direction or the diagonal direction. Further, the display unit can be turned around the central axis along the extending direction of the drive shaft 42, and the display unit faces the front side that is visible from the player and the back side that is not visible from the player. Conversion is also possible. Further, the display unit may be rotatable with respect to the drive shaft 42 about an axis along the front-rear direction. Moreover, you may make it combine these some operation | movement.

  Moreover, in the above 2nd modification, although the operation range of the 2nd game information display part 40 was made into the range above the symbol display window 5, you may make it fall to the position which overlaps with the symbol display window 5. FIG. In this case, each display unit may be lowered to a position where it does not overlap the symbol on the effective line. It is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being affected by preventing each display unit from overlapping the symbol on the active line. Of course, it may be possible to descend to below the symbol display window 5. In this case, the operation may be controlled so as not to overlap the symbols on the effective line of the rotating reel 6. Further, the operable second game information display unit 40 may be provided on the front surface of the lower panel 25.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modification of the slot machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Note that, basically, the slot machine 1 has the same configuration as that of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and description thereof is omitted. Different parts will be described. The slot machine of the present modification includes an operable second effect button 95.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the second effect button 95 is arranged so as to overlap the front of the right side portion of the front panel 9. The second effect button 95 can be pressed backward from the front side, and a signal output based on the operation is input to the effect control device 300. Further, the second effect button 95 is connected to a drive unit 96 arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction via a support shaft 97, and the drive unit 96 moves the support shaft 97 in the vertical direction. The second effect button 95 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction along the front surface of the front panel 9.

  Further, the second effect button 95 is a see-through portion 95b made of a transparent member whose center portion can be seen through the back, and the front panel 9 located behind can be seen through. The front panel 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device so as to function also as the image display device 3. As shown in FIG. 48, the second effect button 95 and the front and rear of the second effect button 95 are in the initial position. The credit number display unit 11 is arranged in a portion overlapping with the second effect button 95, and the display is visible.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present modification, the lower panel 25 is also composed of a liquid crystal display device and can display various images. The display control on the lower panel 25 is performed by the effect control device 300. Furthermore, the lower panel 25 also has a function as a third effect button that can be pressed from the front side to the rear side. A signal output based on a pressing operation on the lower panel 25 is input to the effect control device 300.

  FIG. 49 shows an example of an effect using the second effect button 95. After the game is started and the reel 6 rotates as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the button operation is performed at a position that is within the operation range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 49 (b). An instruction display 98a for instructing is displayed, and the second effect button 95 moves toward the position of the instruction display 98a. When the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other, as shown in FIG. 49C, the instruction display 98b suggests a game result. To change. If the player does not operate the second effect button 95 in a state where the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other, the instruction display 98a remains unchanged.

  Further, the result of the game can be suggested by the display mode of the instruction display 98a. For example, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), the indication display 98a is different from the normal mode shown in FIG. 49 (b) (here, the size is large), so that the special result is won internally. It is possible to suggest that the degree of expectation is high.

  Further, it may be suggested that the degree of expectation is higher as the position of the instruction display 98a is farther from the initial position of the second effect button 95 shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (e), the position of the instruction display 98a is farther from the initial position of the second effect button 95 than in the state shown in FIG. 49 (b), suggesting that the degree of expectation is high. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (f), there is a high possibility that a display indicating that the degree of expectation is high as the suggestion display 98b. Further, the suggestion of high expectation by the suggestion display 98b may be indicated by the size as shown in FIG. 49 (g) in addition to the contents of the character display. 49 (c) and 49 (f), the character is displayed so as to fit in the fluoroscopic part 95b of the second effect button 95, but in FIG. No size, suggesting high expectations.

  FIG. 50 also shows an example of an effect using the second effect button 95. As shown in FIG. 50A, an effect is started after the game is started and the reel 6 rotates, and an instruction display 98a for instructing to operate the second effect button 95 as instructed is made. Then, as shown in FIG. 50B, an instruction display 98a for instructing button operation is displayed at a position that is an operation range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3, and the second effect button 95 is indicated by the instruction display 98a. Move toward the position. In this effect, a plurality of operations of the second effect button 95 are requested, and “1” is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. Further, the suggestion display 98b is displayed, and the operation timing display 98c indicating the time until the second effect button 95 is operated is displayed. At this time, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 50C, when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. Changes to an operation result display 98d. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the first operation was performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggested content is “chance”, and a part of the character “cha” is displayed. Further, an instruction display 98a which is a second operation instruction is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, “2” indicating the second time is displayed. The operation timing display 98c is displayed until the second operation timing.

  50D, when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display 98d is displayed. The suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the fact that the second operation has been performed at an appropriate operation timing. Based on the operation of the second effect button 95, another suggested content as shown in FIG. 50 (e) is displayed from a state where a part of the suggested content is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (g). You may make it change to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (f), when the operation of the second effect button 95 is not performed despite the appropriate operation timing, this is displayed on the operation result display 98d. Further, the suggestion display 98b does not change. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (g), when the operation is performed at the second operation timing, only the display corresponding to the second operation is performed on the suggestion display 98b.

  FIG. 51 shows the division of the display area in the image display device 3. 51 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the second effect button 95 and the image display device 3 as viewed from above. The second effect button 95 includes a non-transparent part 95a made of an opaque member and forming an outer frame of the second effect button 95, and a see-through part 95b made of a transparent member located inside the non-permeable part 95a. The effect control device 300 includes a first region 3a that overlaps with the non-perspective portion 95a and a second region 3b that overlaps with the front and rear portions 95b of the display region overlapping the front and rear of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3. It is possible to display different images for each. The first area 3a is a portion that cannot be seen unless the player 99 looks into the second effect button 95 from an oblique direction, and the specific information is displayed only on the player 99 who has looked into by displaying specific information in this portion. Information can be provided and the interest of the game can be improved.

  From the above, in the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the game result is a special result, An effect display means (image display device 3) capable of displaying an effect, and an operation means (second effect button 95) that can move in front of the effect display means and receive a player's operation. The transparent portion 95b that can be seen through the rear is provided, and the display of the effect display means located at the rear can be seen through the transparent portion 95b. Therefore, the operation means includes a see-through portion 95b that can be seen through the back, and the display of the effect display means located behind can be visually recognized through the see-through portion 95b. It can enhance interest.

  Further, it includes an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the display of the effect display means, the operation means includes a non-perspective portion 95a that cannot be seen through the back, and at least the non-perspective portion is between the effect display means. Is arranged with a predetermined space, and the effect control means performs a specific display at a position overlapping with the non-perspective portion. Therefore, a specific display can be visually recognized when the player looks into the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 52, a sensor capable of detecting a hand held over may be provided instead of pressing the configuration of the second effect button 95. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the instruction display 98a instructs to hold the hand, and when the hand is held at an appropriate timing as shown in FIG. 52 (b), it is shown in FIG. 52 (c). In this manner, the suggestion display 98b may be changed. Further, the second effect button 95 may be provided with a touch sensor that detects a contact operation.

  FIG. 53 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the second effect button 95. As shown in FIG. 53 (a), in addition to the second effect button 95 being provided on the right side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, the second effect button 95 is horizontally positioned above the symbol display window 5. It may be provided so as to be movable. Of course, the second effect button 95 may be provided only above the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (b), in addition to the configuration of FIG. 53 (a), a second effect button 95 may be provided on the left side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Of course, the second effect button 95 may be provided only to the left of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 53B, the second effect button 95 provided on the left side of the symbol display window 5 has the acquired number display portion 12 and the payout number display portion 13 as the see-through portion 95b of the second effect button 95. It may be provided so that it can be seen through, or not.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (c), in addition to the configuration of FIG. 53 (b), a second effect button 95 may be provided below the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Of course, the second effect button 95 may be provided only below the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the second effect button 95 provided below the symbol display window 5 allows the second game information display unit 40 to be viewed through the see-through portion 95b of the second effect button 95. It may be provided as possible or not.

  In addition, when the second effect button 95 is arranged as shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C, when the second effect button 95 is in the initial position, the two second effect buttons 95 overlap in the front-rear direction. It may be arranged like this. Further, when the drive unit 96 is arranged as shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C, the second effect button 95 is applied not only to the range of one drive unit 96 but also to the drive unit 96 along the adjacent side. May be allowed to move. For example, in the case of FIG. 53A, the second effect button 95 is movable over the entire range of the drive unit 96 arranged in an L shape. In the case of FIG. 53 (c), the second effect button 95 is movable so as to go around the symbol display window 5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), the drive units 96 are provided on the left and right of the symbol display window 5, and the support shaft 97 arranged to pass between the two drive units 96 is driven in the vertical direction. The two effect buttons 95 may be provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. In this case, the second effect button 95 may be moved in front of the symbol display window 5 so that the symbol of the middle reel 6b can be seen through the second effect button 95. Further, the second effect button 95 may be movable in the left-right direction along the support shaft 97 so that the movement range is the entire surface of the front panel 9. In this way, the second effect button 95 can be moved to the front of each display unit, the front of each symbol of each reel 6, etc., and various effects can be made. In this case, the reel 6 may not be moved in front of the rotating reel 6. Further, as shown in FIGS. 53 (e) and 53 (f), the driving unit 96 may rotate the support shaft 97. As shown in FIG. 53 (f), the second effect button 95 may overlap the display unit such as the credit amount display unit 11 in the rotation range at this time, or may not be so.

  In addition, the second effect button 95 is operated by the effect control device 300 in accordance with the progress of the effect, but may be operated based on the operation of the effect button 10 by the player. Also, as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (d), when there is a second effect button 95 that operates up, down, left, and right, a cross key is provided as an effect button 10 that can be operated by the player, You may enable it to operate the 2nd production button 95 right and left.

  FIG. 54 shows an example in which a cover member 94 that covers the second effect button 95 is provided when a sensor that can detect a hand held up is provided instead of pressing the configuration of the second effect button 95. It was. When the second effect button 95 is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the right portion of the front panel 9 that is the range of movement of the second effect button 95 is displayed. A cover member 94 is provided so as to cover it. When the second effect button 95 is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. The cover member 94 is provided so as to cover the right side portion and the upper side portion of the front panel 9 that is the range of movement of the 2 effect buttons 95.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (c), when the second effect button 95 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction to the left and right of the symbol display window 5, and in the case of being provided to be movable in the horizontal direction in the vertical direction of the symbol display window 5, A cover member 94 is provided so as to cover a portion that is a moving range of the second effect button 95 except for the front of the display window 5. A cover member 94 may be provided so as to cover the entire front panel 9 including the front of the symbol display window 5. When the second effect button 95 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 53 (d), the cover member 94 is provided so as to cover the entire surface of the front panel 9 including the front of the symbol display window 5.

  FIG. 55 shows an example in which the above-described effect is performed by using the front panel 9 constituting the image display device 3 as a touch panel type liquid crystal display device instead of the movable second effect button 95. As shown in FIG. 55A, an effect is started after the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated, and an instruction display 98a for instructing to perform an operation of touching the image display device 3 as instructed is performed. Then, an instruction display 98a is displayed on the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. In this effect, a plurality of contact operations are requested, and “1” is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. In addition, the suggestion display 98b is displayed, and the operation timing display 98c indicating the time during which the first contact operation can be performed is displayed. At this time, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed.

  When the player performs a contact operation that touches the instruction display 98a, the instruction display 98a changes to an operation result display 98d indicating that the contact operation has been performed, as shown in FIG. 55 (c). The suggestion display 98b displays a part of the suggestion based on the first contact operation. Here, the suggested content is “chance”, and a part of the character “cha” is displayed. Further, an instruction display 98a which is a second operation instruction is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, “2” indicating the second time is displayed. The operation timing display 98c is a display of a time during which the second contact operation is possible. When the player performs a contact operation that touches the instruction display 98a, the instruction display 98a changes to an operation result display 98d indicating that the contact operation has been performed, as shown in FIG. 55 (c). Further, the suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the second contact operation.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (e), the instruction display 98a may be displayed so that the suggestion display 98b indicates the order of performing the contact operation. Then, when the player performs a touch operation that touches the instruction display 98a according to the order, the touched part of the instruction display 98a may change to a state indicating the suggested content as shown in FIG. 55 (f). Further, as shown in FIGS. 55 (g) and 55 (h), the suggestion display 98 b may be displayed on the right side of the symbol display window 5.

  FIG. 56 shows an example of effects on the lower panel 25 including a liquid crystal display device. As shown in FIG. 56A, the same display as the display on the first game information display unit 33 or the second game information display unit 40 may be performed on the lower panel 25. Further, the second game information display unit 40 is configured by the display of the image display device 3, and a display prompting to refer to the display of the lower panel 25 is performed at a predetermined timing as shown in FIG. 56 (b). The stop order and the winning combination notification may be started on the lower panel 25. Also, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the lower panel 25 may perform display that explains the display contents on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 in an easy-to-understand manner.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. In the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established, the effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means, and the stop operation unit Is also arranged below, and is displayed by an effect display device (lower panel 25) that is controlled by the effect control means and can display information, and is controlled by the game control means and displays information on the result of the internal lottery. Display means (first game information display section 33), and the game control means displays information on the result of the internal lottery on the display means, and transmits the information to the effect control means. Based on the information from the game control means, information related to the result of the internal lottery can be displayed on the effect display device. Therefore, since information regarding the result of the internal lottery can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. In addition, since information related to the result of the internal lottery can be displayed on an effect display device arranged below the stop operation unit and controlled by the effect control means and capable of displaying information, an unprecedented notification becomes possible and the game can be displayed. Interest can be improved.

  In addition, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order and a winning is established, and the game control means Information on the predetermined stop order for establishment is displayed on the display means, and the information is transmitted to the effect control means. The effect control means, based on the information from the game control means, wins the winning combination in the internal lottery. And a predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination are displayed on the effect display device. Therefore, since it is possible to display information on the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination on the effect display device controlled by the effect control means and capable of displaying information, Unprecedented notification is possible, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 57 shows an example of effects on the lower panel 25 in the case where there is an increase in the number of games that can be executed in the specific gaming state. Here, an example of the effect in the case where the additional effect as described in FIG. 38 is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 57 (a), the number of additional games may be notified on the lower panel 25 in synchronization with the notification of the number of additional games in the second game information display unit 40. Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the second game information display unit 40 displays a message prompting the user to refer to the display on the lower panel 25 at a predetermined timing, and notifies the stop order and winning combination on the lower panel 25. May be started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), display may be performed on the lower panel 25 so that the display content on the second game information display unit 40 is easily understood.

  In the specific gaming state, an execution game number display 71 indicating the number of games executed in the specific gaming state, a remaining game number display 72 indicating the number of remaining games that can be executed in the specific gaming state, and the number of games to be added are displayed. The additional game number display 73 shown may be displayed on the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 57 (a), or a part thereof is displayed on the lower panel 25 as shown in FIG. 57 (b). Alternatively, the whole may be displayed on the lower panel 25.

  FIG. 58 also shows an example of effects on the lower panel 25 including a liquid crystal display device. Here, an example of an effect when the effect as described in FIG. 50 is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 58 (a), after the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated, an effect is started, and an instruction display 98a for instructing to operate the second effect button 95 as instructed is made.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), an instruction display 98a for instructing button operation is displayed at a position that is an operation range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3, and the second effect button 95 is indicated by the instruction display 98a. Move toward the position. In this effect, a plurality of operations of the second effect button 95 are requested, and “1” is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. The suggestion display 98b is displayed on the lower panel 25, and the operation timing display 98c indicating the time until the second effect button 95 is operated on the image display device 3 is displayed. At this time, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed. The operation timing display 98c may also be displayed on the lower panel 25.

  When the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. Changes to an operation result display 98d. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the first operation was performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggested content is “chance”, and a part of the character “cha” is displayed. Further, an instruction display 98a which is a second operation instruction is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, “2” indicating the second time is displayed. The operation timing display 98c is displayed until the second operation timing.

  When the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other as shown in FIG. 58 (d), the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display 98d is displayed. The suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the fact that the second operation has been performed at an appropriate operation timing. Note that the lower panel 25 may be a touch panel display device, and an effect as shown in FIG. 55 may be executed.

  FIG. 59 also shows an example of effects on the lower panel 25 provided with a liquid crystal display device. Here, an example of an effect when the effect as described in FIG. 50 is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 59 (a), after the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated, an effect is started, and an instruction display 98a for instructing to operate the second effect button 95 as instructed is made.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), an instruction display 98a for instructing button operation is displayed at a position that is an operation range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3, and the second effect button 95 is indicated by the instruction display 98a. Move toward the position. In this effect, a plurality of operations of the second effect button 95 are requested, and “1” is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. In addition, an indication display 98 b is displayed on the image display device 3, and an operation timing display 98 c indicating a time until the second effect button 95 is operated is displayed. At this time, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed.

  When the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other as shown in FIG. 59 (c), the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. Changes to an operation result display 98d. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the first operation was performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggested content is “chance”, and a part of the character “chi” is displayed. Further, an instruction display 98a which is a second operation instruction is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, “2” indicating the second time is displayed. The operation timing display 98c is displayed until the second operation timing.

  When the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other as shown in FIG. 59 (d), the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display 98d is displayed. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the second operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggested content is “chance”, and a part of the character “cha” is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), an instruction display 98a which is a third operation instruction is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, “3” indicating the third time is displayed. The operation timing display 98c is displayed until the third operation timing. This instruction display 98a is for instructing the pressing operation of the lower panel 25. In order to make it easy for the player to understand, the instruction display 98a moves from the upper part of the image display device 3 toward the lower panel 25 as shown in FIG. 59 (e). As shown in FIG. 59 (f), the lower panel 25 is brought into a state.

  When the player operates the lower panel 25 as shown in FIG. 59 (f), the instruction display 98a changes to an operation result display 98d indicating that the operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. The suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the fact that the third operation has been performed at an appropriate operation timing.

  FIG. 60 shows a modification after the timing when the instruction display 98a which is the third operation instruction shown in FIG. 59 (e) is displayed. Here, the effect is performed in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, but the contents of the effect so far are as shown in FIGS. 59 (a) to (e). As in FIG. 59 (e), as shown in FIG. 60 (a), the instruction display 98a instructs the pressing operation of the lower panel 25, but the upper portion of the image display device 3 is shown for easy understanding to the player. To move to the lower panel 25.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), the instruction display 98a is enlarged and displayed to make it easier for the player to understand. The enlarged instruction display 98 a is displayed across the image display device 3 and the lower panel 25. That is, the image display device 3 and the lower panel 25 can perform integral display. In addition, since the reel 6 is stopped here, the instruction display 98 a is displayed across the symbol display window 5. When the reel 6 is rotating as shown in FIG. 60D, the instruction display 98a may not be displayed on the symbol display window 5. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 60 (d), the instruction display 98a is in the state of being placed on the lower panel 25. As described above, the liquid crystal display device is provided in the lower panel 25 and the player's operation can be received, so that various effects can be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the configuration of the present modification is applicable not only to slot machines but also to pachinko gaming machines.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, it can be seen that the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are turned off in the normal gaming state or represent nothing such as “−”. It may be lit in the lighting mode, and lit only in a specific gaming state to notify the stop order or winning combination. In addition, in a slot machine configured to advance a game with a forward push in the normal game state, if the winning combination is not a forward push or no stop order in the normal game state, The game information display unit 40 may display a shift. Further, in this case, the first game information display unit 33 may display a gap. Further, when a winning combination notification command including stop order and winning combination information is transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 in the normal gaming state, the winning combination whose winning order is not a forward push or no stopping order is won. If it is, information indicating that it is off may be transmitted.

  Further, instead of the first game information display unit 33, the first game medium information display unit 32 may be used. In particular, since the first acquired number display portion 32c is not used except in the special gaming state, it functions as the first game information display portion 33 outside the special gaming state, and functions as the first acquired number display portion 32c in the special gaming state. Anyway. By doing so, the area of the slot machine (such as the game composition unit 30) can be used effectively. Further, although the effect button 10 is only a push button, a plurality of types of buttons such as a cross key and a push button may be provided. The effect button 10 may operate (pop out, vibrate, etc.).

  The slot machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine using medals as shown in the above embodiment, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines using game balls. Further, the present invention can be applied to all game machines using game balls such as pachinko game machines, arrange ball game machines, sparrow ball game machines, and the like as game machines other than slot machines. In addition, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in appropriate combination.

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

1 Slot machine 6 Reel 10 Production button (game operation means)
17 Max bet button (game operation means)
18 Game state display section 20 Checkout button (game operation means)
21 Start lever (game operation means)
22 Return button (game operation means)
24 Reel stop button (stop operation part, game operation means)
30 game component 31 1 bet button (game operation means)
32b Number-of-payout display unit 33 First game information display unit (display means)
100 Game control device (game control means)

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display of the plurality of reels, and the plurality of reels being individually stopped and displayed. A plurality of stop operation sections for,
When the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes a stop symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, in the slot machine where the winning of the winning combination is established,
A game component in which a game operation means for allowing a player including the stop operation unit to perform an operation related to the game; and
A display means controlled by the game control means and capable of displaying the result of the internal lottery and provided in the game component,
The winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific combination in which a winning is achieved by stopping the plurality of reels in a predetermined stopping order,
The game control means includes
The slot machine characterized in that the predetermined stop order can be notified on the display means. The display means includes
Provided on the upper surface facing upward in the game component,
2. The upper surface of the game component unit is provided with a game state display unit for displaying a game state and a payout amount display unit for displaying the number of payouts of game media. Slot machine.