JP2017205320A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of enhancing interest in a game regarding notification control when prize winning occurs.SOLUTION: A winning notification sound is made different to be "thurun" in preparation replay winning when a navigation performance is not under execution in RT1 and "gyakeen" in preparation replay winning when the navigation performance is under execution.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display section having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. Each reel has a start lever. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

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

  As such a slot machine, there has been a slot machine that varies the payout sound of medals depending on the type of combination (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-167194 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the notification control when a winning occurs is constant and lacks interest.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of the game with respect to notification control when a winning occurs.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
State control means (for example, processing for changing the game state by the main control unit 41) that can be controlled between a normal state (for example, RT1) and an advantageous state (for example, RT2 or RT3) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. )When,
A notification effect executing means (for example, sub-control based on a command from the main control unit 41) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying an operation procedure for generating the winning when the generation of the winning is permitted. Part 91 performs a navigation effect),
Processing for outputting a winning sound from the speakers 53 and 54 based on a command from the main control unit 41 based on a winning notification means (for example, a control from the main control unit 41) that performs notification control (for example, winning sound control) when a winning occurs. )
The state control means controls to the advantageous state when a predetermined winning (for example, a preparation lip winning, a rush lip winning) occurs in the normal state,
The notification control is performed when the predetermined prize is generated when the notification effect is not executed in the normal state, and when the predetermined prize is generated when the notification effect is executed in the normal state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is not executed in RT1 is “Turn”, and the preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is being executed is “Jakine”).

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. In addition, the notification control when the predetermined winning for controlling to the advantageous state occurs is different between when the notification effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the notification effect is not executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that he / she has benefited from the production.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The notification control when the predetermined prize is generated when the notification effect is executed in the normal state is the notification control when the predetermined prize is generated when the notification effect is not executed in the normal state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the winning notification sound of “Jakeen” when winning the preparation lip when the navigation effect is being executed at RT1 is executed by the navigation effect at RT1.) This is a sound that is more emphasized than the winning notification sound of “Turun” when winning the preparatory lip when not done).

  According to such a configuration, the occurrence of the predetermined prize when the notification effect is being executed can be noted more than the occurrence of the predetermined prize when the notification effect is not being executed.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
In the advantageous state, the state control means has a special state that is more advantageous than the advantageous state (for example, as shown in a modified example) when a special prize (for example, a Lip 7 prize at the time of winning a BAR match lip) occurs. To the specialization zone)
The notification control is performed when the special prize is generated when the notification effect is not executed in the advantageous state and when the special prize is generated when the notification effect is executed in the advantageous state. (For example, Lip 7 winning when the navigation effect is not executed in the extra special zone lottery in RT3 is “Turn”, when the extra special zone lottery is won and the navigation effect is executed. Lip 7 wins "Jakine").

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. In addition, the notification control when the special winning for controlling to the special state occurs is different between when the notification effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the notification effect is not executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that he / she has benefited from the production.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize for a plurality of types of prizes including a first prize (for example, a middle bell prize) and a second prize (for example, a cherry lip prize),
The state control means is controllable to a special state (for example, an AT state) for notifying an operation procedure for generating the first winning when the first winning is permitted.
The notification control is
When the first winning (for example, the middle bell winning) occurs, the normal state (for example, non-AT state) differs from the special state (for example, AT state) (for example, FIG. 21) “Dododo” during AT and “pepepe” during non-AT as shown in FIG.
When the second winning (for example, cherry lip winning) occurs, it is the same in the normal state (for example, non-AT state) and in the special state (for example, AT state) (for example, As shown in FIG. 21, “Kean” is the same during AT and during non-AT).

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. In addition, the notification control of the first prize that is the target of the operation procedure is different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the special state that notifies the operation procedure, while the notification control of the second prize that is not the target of the operation procedure is controlled. By making it common regardless of whether or not it is controlled in a special state, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is benefiting from the special state.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
A notifying unit (for example, a payout amount display unit 12) for notifying information about a game;
Notification state control means (for example, main control unit 41, FIG. 19B) for controlling the notification state of the notification unit;
Setting change control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the setting change state in which the degree of advantage can be changed by changing the setting value to any one of the setting values (for example, numerical values 1 to 6) )
The notification state control means includes
As a result of the game, the notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a state in which the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12),
At the time of power-on of the slot machine, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the notification state at the time of occurrence of power interruption (for example, the same display state as the display state of the payout number display unit 12 at the time of power interruption)
After the setting change state ends, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a state where “0” is displayed on the payout number display unit 12),
When the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the specific state (for example, the state in which the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12), the notification of the notification unit is made when a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 30 seconds have passed). The state is controlled to the predetermined state (for example, a state in which “0” is displayed on the payout number display unit 12) (for example, FIGS. 19B and 19E).

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

(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The notification unit notifies information related to game value (for example, information related to the number of medals paid out).

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

(7) In the slot machine of (5) or (6) above,
When the notification state control means controls the notification state of the notification unit to the specific state (for example, a state where the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12) when the power is turned on, the predetermined time elapses (for example, 30 seconds), the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the predetermined state (for example, a state where “0” is displayed on the payout number display unit 12).

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

(8) In the slot machine of any of (5) to (7) above,
When the predetermined time elapses without starting a new game after the previous game ends, a customer waiting state is entered (for example, a demonstration effect is executed when 30 seconds elapses from the end of the previous game). .

  According to such a structure, time can be managed in common regarding controlling the alerting | reporting state of an alerting | reporting part to a predetermined state, and controlling to a customer waiting state.

(9) In the slot machine of any of (5) to (8) above,
A power saving mode in which the power consumption of the slot machine is reduced by the elapse of the predetermined time without starting a new game after the end of the previous game (for example, the power saving mode is entered after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game). ).

  According to such a structure, time can be managed in common regarding controlling the alerting | reporting state of an alerting | reporting part to a predetermined state, and switching to power saving mode.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of bonus, the design combination of a bonus, and the technical matter relevant to a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of output, the design combination of an output, and the technical matter relevant to an output. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a small combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a small combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting aspect of various alerting | reporting parts. It is a figure for demonstrating the display pattern of the payout number display part. It is a figure for demonstrating control of the prize alerting sound in AT and during non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating control of the prize alerting sound in AT and during non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating control of the stop operation sound in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating control of the production sound corresponding to the stop operation in AT.

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

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

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

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a payout number of medals and an error code in the event of an error (hereinafter referred to as a payout number display). 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 for informing the set number of bets, the insertion request LED 17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, and the start switch 7 can be operated to start the game. It is in a wait state after waiting for the start of the start of the LED 2 and the start switch 7 (notifying the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). LED 19 during the wait to notify the replay after replay winning Replay During LED20 indicating that a being arm is provided.

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is formed so as to rise from the lower left to the upper right. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning determination is made, but when a combination of specific winning symbols is arranged on the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell- (Bell-Bell) makes it easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. The symbols that can be selected and displayed (display results) are those that are displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and four frames ahead from there. It is a symbol for a total of 5 frames. When a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

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

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

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

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of bonuses, bonus symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the bonus. The name of a winning combination shows the name of a bonus that is a winning combination accompanied by a shift to an advantageous state, and the symbol combination column shows a combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. The payout number operation column indicates that the BB operates. In the remarks column, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning and winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 441 or more.

  FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of re-gamer, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer, and technical matters related to the re-gamer. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the re-playing combination names Lip 1 to Lip 16 are shown as the winning combination names. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination (re-playing combination) is a winning combination. In the payout number operation column, it is shown that a re-game is given in which the bet number of the next game is automatically set without using a medal (the next game can be performed without using a medal). ing. In the remarks column, other names of the replays 1 to 16 are shown. For example, the lip 1 is called a middle stage replay because the replays are arranged in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. In the remarks column, the game state (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination is shown for the replay that is an opportunity to transfer the game state. In the following description, replay may be simply referred to as “lip”.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of small roles, symbol combinations of small roles, and technical matters related to small roles. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the type of small combination is shown as the winning combination name. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination is a prize. In the payout number operation column, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is shown. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the type of the outcome, the design combination of the outcome, and the technical matters related to the outcome. The outcome of FIG. 10 is when 9 bells 1 to 8 left, 1 to 8 out of 9 bells, and 9 bells right 1 to 8 are elected. This is a specific outcome that is derived only when the winning combination that is won is missed without being operated according to the operation procedure according to the type of the bell. For such a specific outcome, no medal is paid out. Further, in the remarks column of FIG. 8, index symbols and the like corresponding to other names of winning combinations are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned when a combination of symbols that generate a prize stops on the winning line LN. For example, the index symbol of bell 1, bell 2, and AT1 to AT32 is “bell”, and the indicator symbol of watermelon is “watermelon”. In the present embodiment, a notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as a winning suggestion effect) for notifying a corresponding index symbol when winning a lottery target to be described later is executed.

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

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, and bonuses that are improved compared to when the winning probability of a small role is in RT0 to RT4. Of these, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrows in FIG. 11). Specifically, normal (most of games) is controlled by RT1. Then, when winning the preparation lip (Lip 4) in RT1, the process shifts to RT2, where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1. Furthermore, when the winning lip (Lip 5) is won in RT2, the process shifts to RT3 having a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT2. Further, in RT2, when a fall lip (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins or a bell spills (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process proceeds to RT1. Further, in RT3, when the bell is spilled (right missing, middle missing, left missing), the process proceeds to RT1. RT2 and RT3 are gaming states that have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1 and are advantageous to the player.

  When one of BB1 to BB5 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is completed by paying out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG. The types of replays to be randomly selected are determined for each RT type (see FIG. 12). During the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a bell winning can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target roles (hereinafter, the winning lottery target role is also referred to as a winning combination) for each gaming state. The lottery target column indicates the name, the winning combination column indicates the combination of winning combinations included in the lottery target, and the game status column indicates the lottery for each RT type with a circle. It indicates that the target combination is a lottery target. For example, the reach eye lip shown in FIG. 12 is a lottery target in any state of RT0 to RT3, but is not drawn in RT4. Also, in RT4, replays other than off, pass through, middle tier lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are set not to win. Instead, the winning probabilities of the middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are set higher in the RT4 state than in other RT states.

  Further, the replay will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. 12. For example, in the gaming state of RT1, it is determined that the operation procedure (hereinafter also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for winning the lip 4 is different for each lottery target role. Yes. For example, the preparation lip 1 is set so that the lip 4 is awarded when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and the lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 is awarded when the first reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Has been. In the gaming state of RT1, when any of the preparation lips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is correctly answered, Lip 4 wins and the gaming state shifts to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT1. Further, for the middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip, the type of winning combination (replay type) derived from the operation timing and operation procedure is determined. Specific contents will be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in a gaming state other than RT4, a bonus may be won simultaneously with other winning combinations. For example, for BB1, only BB1 wins alone, BB1 and reach lip, BB1 and middle cherry lip, BB1 and strong cherry lip, BB1 and weak cherry lip, BB1 and chance 1, BB1 and chance 2, and There are cases where a combination of BB1 and watermelon is won. In addition, in the bonus, for example, a common bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined that a winning combination is made with a very high probability. The common bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the common bell winning can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

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

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

  For the lottery target roles shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target role in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, in any state of RT0 to RT4, for example, “360” is determined as the number of determination values, and is won by 360/65536. Among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to a bonus or a small role is determined so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to the re-playing role is determined so that the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT.

  Here, in the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the number is set, the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

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

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIG. 12, FIG. 13, etc.) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when winning BB1, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when winning a watermelon, a watermelon winning flag is set. The winning flags of BB1 to BB5 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 to BB5 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game, after the reels 2L to 2R start to rotate, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for performing, the stop switches 8L to 8R may be validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 6 to FIG. 10) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. . Further, the state shown in FIG. 11 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). Further, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process (see FIG. 11 and the like) for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, and as a result, the RT 3 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts, for example, from the next game in which the entry rip is won (the subtraction start opportunity is established) at RT2. The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT3 over the determined number of AT games.

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

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

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

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding symbol symbol when any of the lottery object combinations is won and when any winning combination is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the index symbols of the lower right bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell are bells. In addition, the watermelon is not a symbol aligned with the invalid line LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned, but the same “bell” as the bell indicator symbol is defined as the specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R among combinations of winning symbols of the lower right watermelon included in the watermelon, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning the lower right watermelon. . When the watermelon is won, an effect using the index symbol and an effect using the specific winning symbol can be executed. In the notice effect, a character image of a symbol corresponding to the index symbol and the specific winning symbol is displayed. When the cherry lip is won, a notice effect (winning suggestion effect) indicating that the cherry is won is executed. For example, when winning a cherry lip (when winning a strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, or middle cherry lip), a character image corresponding to a cherry symbol is displayed.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a push order command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands including several commands.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the group to which the lottery object combination that is won according to the result of the internal lottery belongs. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the group to which the winning lottery combination belongs.

  The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery object winning combination in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. During AT, a push order command that can specify a correct procedure is transmitted, whereas during non-AT, a push order command that can specify a correct procedure is not transmitted. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can identify the correct procedure by receiving the push order command during AT, but cannot identify the correct procedure during non-AT.

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

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

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

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

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and its type by the winning suggestion effect lottery, after executing the winning suggestion effect according to the result of the BB lottery / AT lottery at the start of the next game, The results of the BB lottery and AT lottery are notified.

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

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identify and report the number of additional games.

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

[Game flow]
Here, referring again to FIG. 11, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, depending on the operation procedure (operation order, operation timing) at the time of winning the bell at RT0, bell spillage that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived. (See FIG. 10). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, when winning the preparation lip, the process proceeds to RT2. In order to win the preparatory lip, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is necessary to perform a stop operation according to an operation procedure for winning one of the preparatory lips 1 to 6 and winning the preparatory lip.

  Even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of RT2. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, there is a possibility that the maintenance lips 1 to 3 may be won in RT2, and when one of the maintenance lips 1 to 3 is won, the winning maintenance lip Predetermined push order (predetermined operation procedure. For example, the first left stop when the maintenance lip 1 is won, the first middle stop when the maintenance lip 2 is won, the right first when the maintenance lip 3 is won. When the stop operation is performed at 1 stop), Lip 1 can win and maintain RT2, while when the stop operation is stopped in a pressing order other than the predetermined pressing order, the fall replay (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins and falls to RT1 Resulting in.

  Furthermore, when winning at any one of 9 bell left 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8 at RT2, Bell that is the outcome to move to RT1 by the operating procedure A spill is derived and falls to RT1. Also, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, there is a possibility that the entry lip may be won in RT2, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined pushing order, the entry lip (lip 5) wins and RT3 is won. May be controlled. However, even when controlled by RT3, depending on the pressing order and operation timing at the time of winning the bell, a bell spill that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

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

  In RT3, at the time of winning the bell, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT3. In addition, when the bell is spilled and stopped due to a mistake in the operating procedure at the time of winning the bell at RT3, the ball falls to RT1.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT3 is controlled and maintained by the RT3. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to RT3 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT3 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the rush lips 1 to 6 at RT3 and the rush lip (lip 5) being awarded. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT3 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT3 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, a transition outcome is derived depending on the timing and falls to RT1 at the time of winning the bell. As a result, during RT3 after the end of ART, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the end of ART, so that the transition is made to RT1.

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

[Reel control when winning a small role]
FIG. 14 to FIG. 18 are diagrams for explaining the reel control at the time of re-playing a winning combination or a small winning combination. In the present embodiment, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is executed when a winning combination such as cherry lip (strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, middle cherry lip) or watermelon is won. By executing the announcement effect (winning suggestion effect), it is possible to indicate which lottery target role has been won. In spite of these effects being executed, the character image (for example, the symbol indicating cherry or the symbol indicating watermelon) displayed in the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is not on the winning line but on the invalid line. When the display result is shown, there is a possibility that the display result on the invalid line may be mistaken as a game result.

  In the present embodiment, in order to prevent a player from misidentifying an image displayed in such a notification effect (winning suggestion effect), in relation to the symbols actually displayed on the winning line LN, the following Such reel control is executed. FIG. 14 shows the reel control when the strong cherry lip or the weak cherry lip is won. In FIG. 14, stop operations are executed in the order of stop of left, middle, and right. When the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle, and right stop, stop the stop switch 8L by aiming at the 3rd red 7 pattern shown in FIG. Let If you press the stop switch in such a position, you can prevent the cherry and watermelon from being dropped. When the strong cherry lip is won, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for displaying the cherry character image in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

  14A to 14C show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the eye pressing is successful, and FIGS. 14D to 14F show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the eye pressing fails. The timing at which the pressing will be successful and the timing at which the pressing will fail will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is first stopped at the time of strong cherry lip winning, the timing when the second cherry symbol of FIG. Since the range from the second cherry symbol to the symbol four frames ahead is the range that can be pulled in, the 18th blank symbol, the 19th replay symbol, the 20th bell symbol, the 1st watermelon symbol of the left reel 2L When the stop operation of the stop switch 8L is executed in the lower position or when the second cherry symbol is in the lower position of the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol is stopped in the lower position of the left reel 2L. Is possible. Such a case is the timing when the target is successful. In addition, when the stop operation of the stop switch 8L is executed when the 3rd red 7 design to the 17th bar design are in the lower position of the left reel 2L, the cherry design stops at the lower position of the left reel 2L. It becomes impossible to make it. Such a case is the timing at which the failure to push is made.

  When the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the hit is successful when the strong cherry lip is won, the cherry symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 14 (a). Then, the stop switch 8C is stopped by aiming the No. 3 red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 2 in the frame of the see-through window 3 in the middle reel 2C. When the stop switch 8C is stopped at the timing when the pressing is successful, the cherry symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel as shown in FIG. 14 (b). Further, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R, when the strong cherry lip is won, the cherry symbols always stop at the upper stage as shown in FIG. 14 (c). As shown in FIG. 14 (c), three cherry symbols stop on the winning line LN, and the re-game player wins. This shows a case where a symbol combination indicating the winning of Lip 15 at the time of strong cherry lip winning shown in FIG. 12 is derived.

  In addition, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the pressing of the strong cherry lip is failed, the replay symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 14 (d). Next, when the stop switch 8C is operated to stop in the middle reel 2C at the timing of successful pressing, the replay symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel as shown in FIG. However, since the cherry pattern is always arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R, the right reel 2R has the right reel 2R shown in FIG. ) The cherry symbol always stops at the top as shown. As shown in FIG. 14 (f), on the winning line LN, the symbols are stopped by the symbol combination of replay-replay-cherry, and the re-game player wins. This shows the case where the symbol combination indicating the winning of Lip 16 at the time of winning the strong cherry lip shown in FIG. 12 is derived.

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

  When the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the cherry lip is won, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing of successful pressing as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to (c), the left Cherry symbols are arranged on the winning line LN including the reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the cherry lip is won, and as shown in FIGS. 14D to 14F, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the eye press fails. The replay symbols are aligned on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN, while the cherry symbols are derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Thus, even when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at a timing different from the success timing, the display result indicating the cherry lip winning is derived to the right reel 2R on the pay line LN. That is, the symbol displayed in the notice effect (winning suggestion effect) is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to indicate that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is the cherry lip winning both at the timing when the pressing is successful and at the timing when the pressing fails, and the display result displayed on the winning line LN. Can be prevented from being misunderstood as a result of a game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the strong cherry lip winning is selected and the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the pressing is successful, only the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are selected. The right reel 2R also has cherry patterns. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the cherry symbols are derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, the cherry symbols can be derived to the right reel 2R, as shown in FIGS. 14 (c) and 14 (f). In addition, the control content for the right reel 2R can be shared.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14C and 14F, even when the pressing is successful and the cherry symbols are derived for all the reels, the pressing fails and the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are loaded. Even if the cherry symbol is not derived and the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN, the re-game player wins as a strong cherry lip winning. Therefore, a winning occurs even if the cherry symbols are not derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the hit is successful at the time of winning the weak cherry lip, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are operated. The cherry symbols are derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Instead, in the right reel, a cherry symbol is derived on the invalid line LM4 (lower stage of the right reel 2R). Therefore, when a winning suggestion effect that suggests a cherry lip winning is executed and a stop operation is executed at the timing when the winning is successful, the strong cherry lip winning is weak depending on the position of the cherry symbol on the right reel 2R. You can check if the cherry lip is won. FIG. 14 (g) shows a case where a symbol combination indicating the winning of Lip 15 at the time of weak cherry lip winning is derived.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the weak cherry lip wins, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are stopped. The replay symbol is derived and the cherry symbol is derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. The symbol combination (Replay-Replay-Cherry) on the winning line LN is the same as the symbol combination on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the hit is failed in the strong cherry lip winning. It is. Therefore, it can be shown that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is a cherry lip winning, and the misrecognition of the display result displayed on the winning line LN can be prevented. Since the same display result is derived in FIGS. 14 (f) and 14 (h), it can be determined that the cherry lip has been won, but the strength of the cherry lip cannot be determined.

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

  FIG. 15 shows a case where the middle cherry lip is won. In FIG. 15, stop operations are executed in the order of stop in the middle, left, and right. When the middle reel 2 </ b> C is first stopped, the stop switch 8 </ b> L is stopped aiming at the third red 7 pattern shown in FIG. 2 within the frame of the see-through window 3. The red 7 symbol is a symbol that is common to the cherry symbol and the red color.

  When the middle reel 2C is operated at the timing when the middle reel 2C is successfully pressed, the red 7 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C as shown in FIG. 15 (a). Furthermore, when the left reel 2L is operated at a timing when the left reel 2L is successfully pressed, the cherry symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 15B. Further, when the right reel 2R is operated at the timing when it is successfully pushed, the cherry symbol stops at the upper stage of the right reel 2R and the red 7 symbol stops at the lower stage of the right reel 2R, as shown in FIG. 15 (c). To do. FIG. 15C shows a symbol combination in the case where BB5 is simultaneously won together with the middle stage cherry winning. Thus, not only the arrangement of the cherry symbols on the right reel 2R but also the red 7 symbols on the middle reel 2C can suggest the cherry lip winning, and the result of the game that will win the cherry is not on the winning line LN. Can be prevented.

  When the stop switch is operated at a timing when both the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C fail to be pressed, a replay symbol is derived on the winning line LN for the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right reel A cherry symbol is derived on the upper stage of 2R. That is, the same control as in FIG. 14 (f) and FIG. 14 (h) is executed. In this way, it is possible to share the control when executed at the timing when the hit failure occurs regardless of whether the weak cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, or the middle cherry lip is won. In addition, when only one of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is successfully pressed, a cherry symbol is derived on the winning line LN of the reel that has been successfully pressed, and a replay symbol is displayed for the failed reel. Reel control to be derived is performed. Then, with respect to the right reel 2R, control for deriving the cherry symbol on the pay line LN (upper stage of the right reel 2R) is performed.

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

  If the stop switch 8L is operated to stop when the watermelon is won, the BAR symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. The BAR symbol is a symbol used as a symbol constituting the watermelon. Next, in the middle reel 2C, since the watermelon symbols are always arranged within 5 frames, the middle reel 2C is placed in the middle stage as shown in FIG. The watermelon design will always stop. Further, when the stop switch 8R is stopped at a timing when the pushing failure occurs at the time of winning the watermelon, the blank symbol a (bra a) stops at the lower stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 16 (c).

  Since the watermelon symbol is always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, as shown in FIG. 16, when the watermelon is won, the reel control is executed so that the watermelon symbol is always displayed in the middle stage in the middle reel 2C. can do. In this way, when the watermelon symbol is displayed on the winning line, the symbol displayed in the notice effect (winning suggestion effect) is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the result of the game for winning the watermelon is not on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 17 shows a case where a strong cherry lip, a weak cherry lip, or a middle cherry lip is won. In FIG. 17, stop operations are executed in the order of right, middle, and left stops. As shown in FIG. 17A, the right reel 2R is first stopped from when the reel is rotating. As shown in FIG. 17B, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, when the cherry lip is won, a cherry symbol always appears on the upper stage of the right reel 2R on the winning line. Therefore, the cherry lip winning can be suggested at the stage of the first stop. However, at this time point, it is unclear which symbols are stopped on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, so it is not known whether the cherry lip is strong, weak, or middle.

  When the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing when the hit is successful, cherry symbols are aligned on the winning line as shown in FIG. In addition, when the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing when the pressing is successful, when the weak cherry lip is won, as shown in FIG. 17D, the replay-cherry-cherry is on the winning line. The pattern is complete. Further, when the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing when the pressing is successful, when the middle stage cherry lip is selected, as shown in FIG. 17E, on the invalid line LM2 (middle stage of the left reel 2L). The cherry design is derived. FIG. 17 (e) shows a case where a bonus and a middle cherry lip are won simultaneously. In the case of the middle stage cherry lip winning alone, there is no red 7 pattern on the right.

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

  FIG. 18 shows a case where a watermelon is won. In FIG. 18, stop operations are executed in the order of middle, right, and left stops. As shown in FIG. 18A, the middle reel 2C is first stopped from when the reel is rotating. As shown in FIG. 18B, when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, when the watermelon is won, a watermelon symbol always appears in the middle stage of the middle reel 2C on the winning line. Therefore, a watermelon winning can be suggested at the stage of the first stop.

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

[Notification mode of various notification units]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of notification units that notify various types of information related to games. The various notification units change the notification mode at the time of winning a small role. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a notification mode of various notification units. As the notifying unit of the slot machine 1, there are 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 (hereinafter referred to as BET display unit) for notifying the set bet number as shown in FIG. Further, as the notifying unit of the slot machine 1, there is a payout number display unit (game auxiliary display) 12 for displaying the number of paid out medals as shown in FIG. Further, as a notifying unit of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 19C, the reel LED 55 is turned on when the small role is won, and the transmission corresponding to the see-through window 3 for notifying that the small role has been won. There is an area 51b (hereinafter referred to as a winning display section).

  FIGS. 19A to 19C show the notification states of the various notification units when a middle bell win is generated as a small role winning as a result of playing a game (game). Moreover, FIG.19 (d)-(f) has shown the alerting | reporting state of the various alerting | reporting parts when it will be in an initial state by establishment of various conditions. For example, when the middle bell wins, nine medals are paid out as shown in FIG. When the middle bell wins, as shown in FIG. 19A, the BET display portion is maintained in the lit state. Further, when a middle bell win is generated, the payout number display unit 12 is displayed with a value indicating nine as shown in FIG. 19B. The payout amount display unit 12 is displayed by segment display. When the middle bell wins, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), the reel LED 55 indicates that the middle bell has won. It can be confirmed by the winning display section that the portion corresponding to the bell symbol (index symbol shown in FIG. 8) shown in the middle of the reels 2L to 2R emits light.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, when 30 seconds have elapsed as a predetermined time without the BET operation after the small bell winning of the middle bell has occurred, the various informing units are displayed in FIG. ) To (f), the display mode changes to the initial state. For example, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 19A, the display mode of the BET display portion changes to the LED off state shown in FIG. 19D. Also, the payout amount display unit 12 changes from the display of “09” shown in FIG. 19B to the state of “00” shown in FIG. Further, the winning display section changes from the lighting state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG. 19C to the light-off state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the setting change state is entered, the display states of the various notification units are changed from the display states shown in FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c) to FIGS. 19 (d) to 19 (f). The display state changes to the initial display state indicated by. The setting change state is a state in which the setting value can be changed by the reset / setting switch 38. A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. The power supply box 100 is provided with a keyhole into which a store clerk inserts a setting key in order to switch to a setting change state when the power is turned on (at startup). When the key operation of turning the setting key owned by the store clerk to the right is inserted into the keyhole, the setting key switch 37 is turned on. A state in which the setting key switch 37 is turned on is a setting change state. On the other hand, when the key operation is performed by turning the setting key to the left while being inserted into the keyhole, the setting key switch 37 is turned off.

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

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

  The display states of the various notification units shown in FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c) at the time of winning the small role are changed to the setting change state, thereby returning to the display states of FIGS. 19 (d) to 19 (f) as initial states. Change.

  In addition, when there is a settlement operation in which the settlement switch 10 is pressed to settle and return the credit and the set number of bets, the display states of the various notification units shown in FIGS. 19 (d) to (f) change to the initial display state. Further, as a result of the BET operation for setting the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, the BET display unit immediately changes from the lit state in FIG. 19A to the unlit state in FIG. It will be in the lighting state of a). Further, the payout amount display unit 12 and the winning display unit are changed from the display state as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C to the initial state as shown in FIGS. 19E and 19F by the BET operation.

  The slot machine 1 has a backup power source. Therefore, even when a sudden power interruption (for example, a power failure) occurs, information stored in the backup area for a predetermined period by supplying backup power to the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Can be held. When the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 return from the power interruption, the display of various notification units shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C before the power interruption is performed based on the information and flags saved in the backup area. From the state, after the power interruption is restored by turning on the power again, the control is performed again to the states of FIGS. And various alerting | reporting parts are shown in FIG.19 (d)-(f) by the time passage of 30 second after the electric power interruption return process which recovers from an electric power interruption is complete | finished, and the game process for starting a game is started. Display state. Also, if a power interruption occurs during the rotation of the reel, the reel is returned to the initial position after the recovery, and the various informing units complete a power interruption recovery process to recover from the power interruption and start the game. The display states shown in FIGS. 19D to 19F are obtained after 30 seconds from the start of processing.

  Here, a description will be given of the preparation that has been performed in the past in order to know whether or not the set value has been changed from the closing of the hall (game room) on the previous day at the start of business on the next day. The preparation is an act of winning a winning combination when the store is closed on the previous day and ending the game in a state where a number of “1” or more is displayed on the payout number display section 12 (the state of FIG. 19B). . If the value is maintained at the start of business on the next day due to such an action (the state of FIG. 19B), the setting has not been changed and the display content is “0” ( It is found that the setting change has been made (the state in FIG. 19E). In addition, it has been easily understood that the setting has not been changed if the BET display portion and the winning display portion are kept lit at the start of business the next day.

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

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

[Display pattern of the payout amount display area]
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a display pattern of the payout amount display unit (game auxiliary display) 12. The display pattern of the payout number display unit 12 can be displayed in a pattern as shown in FIG. In the table of FIG. 20, the left-hand column for replay winning etc. shows the state in the slot machine 1. In the patterns A to C, which are display patterns of the payout number display unit 12, “initial” indicates an initial state of display on the payout number display unit 12 (for example, FIG. 19 (e)). "Indicates a state in which the display of the payout amount display unit 12 is maintained (for example, FIG. 19B). The payout amount display unit 12 is controlled to the “initial” or “maintained” state indicated by “◯” in the table in the state of the slot machine 1. “X” in the table indicates an uncontrolled state. In addition, “-” in the table indicates the initial state when the lever is operated because the payout amount display unit 12 is changed to the initial state during the BET operation in the operation of starting a series of games from the BET operation to the lever operation. It has been shown. Although the case where “0” is displayed on the payout amount display unit 12 as an initial state is shown, the initial state may be indicated by a symbol other than 0, or a combination of 0 and a symbol (for example, “ 0. ”) or the display may be turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in any of the A to C patterns, the payout amount display unit 12 is in an initial state when a replay winning as a re-gamer is made. In addition, during the settlement operation, the A pattern and the B pattern have the payout number display unit 12 in the initial state, but in the C pattern, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained. In a series of operations from the BET operation to the lever operation, in the A pattern, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained during the BET operation, but the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state during the lever operation. In the B pattern and the C pattern, the payout amount display unit 12 is in the initial state when the BET is operated, and remains in the initial state when the lever is operated.

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

[About the award notification mode]
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining control of winning notification sound during AT and during non-AT. FIGS. 21A and 21B are diagrams for explaining the control related to winning notification during AT and during non-AT when the 9 bells that are the target roles of the navigation effect are won. FIGS. 21C and 21D are diagrams for explaining control related to winning notification during AT and during non-AT when a strong cherry lip that is not a target role of the navigation effect is won. Here, the target role of the navigation effect (hereinafter also referred to as the “navigation target role”) is a role that notifies the operation procedure for generating a prize as the navigation effect during the AT. A combination that is not a target part of a navigation effect (hereinafter also referred to as a non-navigation target part) is a combination that is not notified of an operation procedure for generating a prize as a navigation effect during an AT. In the case of strong cherry lip or the like, the operation procedure is not directly notified, but an effect suggesting a cherry win (for example, an effect of displaying a red character) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the middle bell winning prize can be generated when the winning 9-bell bell is selected during the AT, the winning notification sound associated with the winning "dododo" Output from speakers 53 and 54. The sub-control unit 91 controls the speakers 53 and 54 based on a command from the main control unit 41. At this time, the reel LED 55 is lit to notify that a middle bell winning has occurred.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the middle bell winning can be generated when the winning 9-bell bell is selected during non-AT, the winning notification sound associated with the winning “pepepe” is generated. Are output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 is not lit. As described above, when the middle bell winning as a navigation target role is generated, the winning notification sound is controlled differently when the gaming state is AT and when it is not AT. Also, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is controlled differently.

  Next, notification control when a cherry lip winning that is a non-navigation role has occurred will be described. As shown in FIG. 21 (c), when a strong cherry lip that is a non-navigator role is won during AT, and a cherry lip winning can be generated, a winning notification sound associated with the winning "Kean" is generated. Are output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 is turned on to notify that a cherry lip winning has occurred.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), if a cherry lip prize can be generated when a strong cherry jelly lip that is a non-navigator role is won during non-AT, a cherry lip prize is awarded during AT. The winning notification sound accompanying the winning “pepepe” same as when it occurs is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 is turned on to notify that a cherry lip winning has occurred. In this way, when a cherry lip winning combination which is a non-navigator role occurs, control is performed so that a common winning notification sound is output when the gaming state is AT and when it is not AT. Is done. Also, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is controlled to be common.

  In this way, when a winning is generated for a navigation target role, the control related to winning notification differs depending on whether the player is in the non-AT state or the AT state. In addition, when a winning is generated for a navigation non-target combination, control related to winning notification is common between the non-AT state and the AT state. Therefore, since the winning notification control can be changed depending on the type of winning combination, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. In addition, the notification control of the navigation target role that is the target of the operation procedure is different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the AT state that notifies the operation procedure, while the notification of the non-navigator role that is not the target of the operation procedure is notified. By making the control common regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is benefiting from the AT state.

  The notification control is performed using speakers 53 and 54 that can output sound and reel LEDs 55 that can emit light. If it does in this way, the production effect at the time of performing information control can be heightened. Note that the notification control may be performed using at least one of sound and light. For example, when performing notification control using only light, when a winning is generated for a navigation target role, the light emission mode is changed depending on whether or not it is during AT, and when a winning occurs for a non-navigation target role, The light emission mode may be made common depending on whether or not. Note that the notification control may be performed using other notification means such as the effect LED 53 and the liquid crystal display 51.

  Note that when changing the notification control of the winning notification, the sound volume may be changed with the same tone instead of changing the tone like “dododo” during AT and “pepepe” during non-AT. . In addition, the navigation target role is not operated in the correct answer procedure during the AT, and is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, and if no winning occurs, the notification control is not performed (for example, no winning sound is output). May be. In addition, the navigation target role is not operated in the correct answer procedure during the AT but is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, and when a winning different from the correct answer procedure occurs, the notification control is not performed (for example, no winning sound is output). You may do it. In addition, when a winning different from the correct answer procedure occurs, the same notification control may be performed as when the navigation target combination wins during non-AT.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for describing control of winning notification sound during AT and during non-AT. FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining winning notification when a preparation lip for controlling the gaming state wins from RT1 to RT2, which increases the replay probability advantageous to the player during AT. FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining a winning notification when a preparation lip wins during non-AT.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), during the AT, a navigation effect for informing the operation procedure on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. In the navigation effect, the operation procedures of the stop switches 8L to 8R are notified by the numbers 1 to 3. When the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the preparation lip is won as shown in FIG. When the preparation lip is won, the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT2. At the time of a preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is being executed in RT1, a winning notification sound “Jackin” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 is turned on to notify that a preparation lip winning has occurred. For the sake of explanation, FIG. 22 (a) shows a navigation effect and a lip prize at the same time. However, actually, when a stop button corresponding to a number is operated, the number is erased and a reel corresponding to the number is displayed. Stops and the next number is displayed larger while the other reels rotate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, during the non-AT, the navigation effect that notifies the operation procedure on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is not executed. When the stop switches 8L to 8L are accidentally operated in the correct answer procedure in a state where the navigation effect is not executed, the preparation lip is won as shown in FIG. However, at the time of a preparation lip winning during non-AT, a winning notification sound “Turn” different from that during a preparation lip winning during AT is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 is not lit. At this time, the winning notification sound “Turun” may not be generated.

  In this way, the winning notification sound of “Turn” is output at the time of the preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is not executed in RT1, and the winning notification sound of “Jakyn” is output at the time of the preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is being executed. Is output, and even when the same preparation lip is won, the winning notification sound is different. Also, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is different. In this way, depending on whether or not the navigation effect is being executed (depending on whether or not the AT is in progress), the winning notification control when the winning for controlling the RT advantageous to the player occurs is changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. Also, the notification control when a winning for controlling the RT advantageous to the player occurs is different between when the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the navigation effect is not executed. Thus, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she has benefited from the navigation effect.

  Note that the notification control as shown in FIG. 22 may be performed at the time of a rush lip winning for shifting from RT2 to RT3. Specifically, the “Turn” winning notification sound is output at the time of a rush lip winning when the navigation effect is not executed in RT2, and the “Jaqueen” winning notification is issued at the rush lip winning when the navigation effect is being executed. Sounds may be output, and the winning notification sound may be made different even at the same entry lip winning. Note that at the time of a rush lip winning, a notification by a winning notification sound having a different greenhouse or volume from that at the time of a preparatory lip winning may be performed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 22, the winning notification sound of “Jakeen” when winning the preparation lip when the navigation effect is being executed at RT1 is the preparation lip when the navigation effect is not being executed at RT1. This sound is more emphasized than the winning notification sound of “Turun” when winning. The emphasized sound is a sound that gives a surprise to the player. In this way, the occurrence of the preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is being executed can be noted more than the occurrence of the preparing lip winning when the navigation effect is not being executed. As an example of the emphasized sound, sound that is normally output from only one place may be output from a plurality of places.

[Aspect of stop operation sound]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining control of a stop operation sound during AT. FIG. 23A is a diagram showing a stop operation sound when the operation procedure is notified when the winning 9-bell (push order bell), which is the target role of the navigation effect, is won during the AT. FIG. 23B is a diagram showing a stop operation sound when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle stage replay which is a non-target role of the navigation effect is won during AT.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when winning the 9 bells (push order bell), which is the subject of navigation during AT, when the stop switch is stopped by the correct procedure, “Dun” The stop operation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Here, the stop operation sound is a sound that is output when the stop switch is stopped to stop the reel. Also, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the stop switch is stopped when the middle stage replay which is a non-navigator role is won during AT, a stop operation sound of “ton” is Output from speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, in the AT state where the operation procedure is notified, the output of the stop operation sound is different between when the operation procedure is notified and when the operation procedure is not notified. With regard to output control, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the stop operation sound “Dun” when the operation procedure is notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell in the AT state is the sound when the operation procedure is not notified at the middle stage replay selection in the AT state. Compared to the stop operation sound “Ton”, the sound quality is different and loud. If it does in this way, the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified can be improved. It should be noted that the output control of the stop operation sound may be performed by either one of the sound quality being different or the loud sound being output.

  Further, the stop operation sound is output not only during the AT state but also during the non-AT state. At this time, the stop operation sound “ton” when the operation procedure is not notified at the time of winning the middle stage replay that is a non-target role in the AT state and the stop operation sound “ton” at the time of winning the middle stage replay in the non-AT It may be the same. In this way, since the stop operation sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the stop operation sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, an increase in the data capacity related to the stop operation sound Can be prevented. Note that the stop operation sound other than the middle stage replay during non-AT may be uniformly “ton”, or the stop operation sound is changed only when some winning lots are won or when some winnings occur. May be.

  In addition, in the AT state, when the operation procedure is not notified, there are cases where generation of a winning combination advantageous to the player regarding the extra lottery such as strong cherry lip is allowed and when it is not allowed. Then, for example, the stop operation sound may be made different between when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed and when the occurrence of deviation is allowed. In such a case, the stop operation sound when the occurrence of strong cherry lip is allowed may be “dun”, and the stop operation sound when the occurrence of disconnection is allowed may be “ton”. Further, the stop operation sound when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed may be a sound that is more emphasized than the stop operation sound when another combination is won. If it does in this way, it can be notified by a stop operation sound that it won a rare role such as strong cherry lip. Moreover, it is good also as an aspect which emphasized the stop operation sound (for example, stop operation sound of a 3rd stop) when not only winning a strong cherry lip but winning a cherry lip.

  Here, the stop operation sound may be controlled as follows. The stop operation sound when the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure during the execution of the navigation effect during AT is the first sound, and the stop operation sound when the stop operation is performed when the navigation effect is not performed during the AT. May be set as the second sound, and the stop operation sound when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect procedure when the navigation effect is performed during the AT may be set as the third sound. Further, the stop operation sound during non-AT may be the same as the second sound or the third sound. Further, the second sound and the third sound may be the same.

[Second Embodiment]
2nd Embodiment demonstrates the aspect of the production | presentation corresponding to stop operation. The effect sound corresponding to the stop operation sound is a sound that is output when the stop operation that is output separately from the sound that is output when the stop operation of the stop switch is performed. The effect sound corresponding to the stop operation is output, for example, when the stop operation is executed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the stop operation is executed. Hereinafter, the control of the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation sound will be described with reference to FIG.

[About the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation]
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the control of the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation sound during the AT. FIG. 24A is a diagram showing the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation when the operation procedure is informed when the 9 bells (push order bell) that is the target role of the navigation effect is won during AT. is there. FIG. 24B is a diagram showing the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle stage replay which is a non-target role of the navigation effect is won during AT.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), when winning the 9 bells (push order bell) as a navigation target during AT, if the stop switch is stopped by the correct procedure, the liquid crystal display On the screen 51, an effect of cutting numbers is executed. Such an effect indicates that the stop operation was executed in the correct procedure during the navigation effect. When the stop operation is executed, a “buzz” effect sound corresponding to the stop operation is output from the speakers 53 and 54. In addition to the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation, a sound “ton” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the stop operation sound. Note that the stop operation sound itself may not be output.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the stop switch is stopped when the middle stage replay which is a non-navigation role is won during AT, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, An effect such as that performed in the navigation target role is not executed. At this time, when the stop operation is executed, a “tan” effect sound corresponding to the stop operation is output from the speakers 53 and 54. In addition, when the middle stage replay which is a non-navigation role is won during the AT, when the stop switch is stopped, the production sound corresponding to the stop operation may not be output. At this time, only the stop operation sound may be output, or the stop operation sound may not be output.

  In this way, in the AT state where the operation procedure is notified, by changing the output control of the production sound corresponding to the stop operation when the operation procedure is notified and when the operation procedure is not notified, With regard to the output control of the production sound, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the effect sound “bass” when the operation procedure is notified in the AT state when the pushing order is won is the effect sound when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle stage replay is selected in the AT state. Compared to the sound “Tan”, the sound quality is different and the sound is louder. If it does in this way, the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified can be improved.

  Further, the effect sound is output not only during the AT state but also during the non-AT state. At this time, the production sound “Tan” when the operation procedure is not informed at the time of the middle stage replay winning that is a non-navigator role in the AT state and the production sound “Tan” at the time of the middle stage replay winning in the non-AT are made the same. May be. In this way, the effect sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the effect sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, thereby preventing an increase in the data volume related to the effect sound. Can do. The production sound other than the middle stage replay during non-AT may be uniformly “tan”, or the production sound may be changed only when some of the lottery roles are won or when some winnings occur. Good.

  In addition, in the AT state, when the operation procedure is not notified, there are cases where generation of a winning combination advantageous to the player regarding the extra lottery such as strong cherry lip is allowed and when it is not allowed. Then, for example, the production sound may be different between when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed and when the occurrence of deviation is allowed. In such a case, the effect sound when the occurrence of strong cherry lip is allowed may be “buzzy”, and the effect sound when the occurrence of deviation is allowed may be “tan”. Further, the effect sound when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed may be a sound that is more emphasized than the effect sound when another combination is won. If it does in this way, it can alert | report that the rare role, such as strong cherry lip, was won by the production sound. Moreover, it is good also as an aspect which emphasized the effect sound (for example, the effect sound of a 3rd stop) when not only winning a strong cherry lip but winning a cherry lip.

  Here, the effect sound may be controlled as follows. The effect sound when the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure when the navigation effect is performed during the AT is the first sound, and the effect sound when the stop operation is performed when the navigation effect is not performed during the AT is the first sound. As the two sounds, the third sound may be the effect sound when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect procedure when executing the navigation effect during the AT. Further, the production sound during non-AT may be the same as the second sound or the same as the third sound. Further, the second sound and the third sound may be the same.

  When the stop operation is performed when the navigation effect is not executed during the AT, the effect sound may not be output. Further, during non-AT, the production sound may not be output when a stop operation is performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the middle bell award that is a navigation target is generated, control related to winning notifications in the non-AT state and the AT state. Is different. In addition, when a cherry lip winning that is a non-navigation role occurs, the control related to winning notification is common between the non-AT state and the AT state. Therefore, since the winning notification control can be changed depending on the type of winning combination, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. In addition, the notification control of the navigation target role that is the target of the operation procedure is different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the AT state that notifies the operation procedure, while the notification of the non-navigator role that is not the target of the operation procedure is notified. By making the control common regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is benefiting from the AT state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the notification control is performed using the speakers 53 and 54 that can output sound and the reel LED 55 that can emit light. If it does in this way, the production effect at the time of performing information control can be heightened.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, a winning notification sound of “Turn” is output at the time of preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is not executed in RT1, and the navigation effect is executed. The winning notification sound of “Jakin” is output at the time of the preparation lip winning, and the winning notification sound is different even at the same preparation lip winning. Also, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is different. In this way, depending on whether or not the navigation effect is being executed (depending on whether or not the AT is in progress), the winning notification control when the winning for controlling the RT advantageous to the player occurs is changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. Also, the notification control when a winning for controlling the RT advantageous to the player occurs is different between when the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the navigation effect is not executed. Thus, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she has benefited from the navigation effect.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the winning notification sound of “Jakeen” when winning the preparation lip when the navigation effect is being executed at RT1, This sound is more emphasized than the winning notification sound of “Turun” when winning the preparation lip when not executed. Therefore, the occurrence of the preparation lip winning when the navigation effect is being executed can be noted more than the occurrence of the preparing lip winning when the navigation effect is not being executed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, in the AT state in which the operation procedure is notified, the stop operation sound when the operation procedure is notified is set to “Dun”, and the operation procedure is notified. By setting the stop operation sound when not being performed to “ton”, the output control of the stop operation sound is made different. If it does in this way, the interest of a game can be improved regarding output control of stop operation sound.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the stop operation sound “Dun” when the operation procedure is informed at the time of winning the push order bell in the AT state is displayed when the middle stage replay is won in the AT state. Compared to the stop operation sound “ton” when the operation procedure is not notified, it is a loud sound. If it does in this way, the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified can be improved.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the stop operation sound is output not only during the AT state but also during the non-AT state. At this time, the stop operation sound “ton” when the operation procedure is not notified at the time of winning the middle stage replay that is a non-target role in the AT state and the stop operation sound “ton” at the time of winning the middle stage replay in the non-AT It may be the same. In this way, since the stop operation sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the stop operation sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, an increase in the data capacity related to the stop operation sound Can be prevented.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the stop operation sound may be made different between when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed and when the occurrence of deviation is allowed. In such a case, the stop operation sound when the occurrence of strong cherry lip is allowed may be “dun”, and the stop operation sound when the occurrence of disconnection is allowed may be “ton”. If it does in this way, it can be notified by a stop operation sound that it won a rare role such as strong cherry lip.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, in the AT state in which the operation procedure is notified, the effect sound when the operation procedure is notified is set to “buzz”, and the operation procedure is notified. The production sound when not being played is “ton”, and the output control of the production sound corresponding to the stop operation is made different. If it does in this way, the interest of a game can be improved regarding output control of production sound.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the production sound “bass” when the operation procedure is notified when the pushing order bell is won in the AT state is operated when the middle stage replay is won in the AT state. It is a loud sound compared to the production sound “Tan” when the procedure is not notified. If it does in this way, the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified can be improved.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the effect sound is output not only during the AT state but also during the non-AT state. At this time, the production sound “Tan” when the operation procedure is not informed at the time of the middle stage replay winning that is a non-navigator role in the AT state and the production sound “Tan” at the time of the middle stage replay winning in the non-AT are made the same. May be. In this way, the effect sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the effect sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, thereby preventing an increase in the data volume related to the effect sound. Can do.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, in the AT state, when the operation procedure is not notified, it is allowed to generate a winning combination advantageous to the player regarding the extra lottery such as strong cherry lip. Sometimes it is not allowed. Then, for example, the production sound may be different between when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed and when the occurrence of deviation is allowed. In such a case, the effect sound when the occurrence of strong cherry lip is allowed may be “buzzy”, and the effect sound when the occurrence of deviation is allowed may be “tan”. If it does in this way, it can alert | report that the rare role, such as strong cherry lip, was won by the production sound.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, a payout occurs when 30 seconds have elapsed from the state in which a small role winning is generated and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout number display unit 12. Control for changing the display of the number display unit 12 to “0” which is the initial state is executed. Similarly, the BET display unit and the winning display unit are controlled so that the lighting state is changed to the initial off state after 30 seconds have passed since the small role winning. In this way, preparation can be prevented while reducing the work burden on the store clerk in the hall.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19E, the payout number display unit 12 notifies information relating to the payout number of medals. In this way, it is possible to take measures against preparation for the payout amount display unit 12 that allows the player to easily execute preparation.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, when the slot machine 1 is turned off and turned on again with the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 12. When 30 seconds have elapsed, the display mode of the payout amount display unit 12 is controlled to display “0”. In this way, the notification state of the payout number display unit 12 can be controlled to display “0” by the power-on operation at the time of opening without waiting for the passage of time when the store is closed.

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

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

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19E, when 30 seconds elapses with the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 12, the payout number display unit 12 The state is controlled so that “0” is displayed. In this way, by waiting for 30 seconds to elapse, the display state of the payout amount display unit 12 can be made the same state after the end of the setting change state without the operation of the store clerk.

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

[About the award notification mode]
The various winning notifications in the above-described embodiment are merely examples, and any winning notification may be used as long as the notification mode satisfies the conditions corresponding to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, when the notification control of the navigation target combination that is the target of notification of the operation procedure is changed depending on whether or not it is controlled to the AT state in which the operation procedure is notified, the AT state is controlled. May perform a prize notification, but may not perform a prize notification (for example, do not output a sound) when controlled to a non-AT state. In addition, when the notification control of the navigation target role that is the target of notification of the operation procedure is made different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the AT state that notifies the operation procedure, one notification means (for example, the speakers 53 and 54) and one. The notification of winning may be made different by using other notification means (for example, reel LED 55) different from the notification means.

  The various winning notifications in the above-described embodiment are merely examples, and any winning notification may be used as long as the notification mode satisfies the conditions corresponding to FIG. For example, notification when a winning for controlling RT that is advantageous to the player occurs when a navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed as shown in FIG. 22 and when a navigation effect is not executed. In a case where the control is different, a prize is notified when a winning occurs when the navigation effect is being executed, but is not notified when a winning occurs when the navigation effect is not being executed (for example, sound May not be output). Also, different notification control is performed when a winning for controlling the RT which is advantageous to the player is generated when the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the navigation effect is not executed. In addition, the winning notification may be made different by using one notifying unit (for example, the speakers 53 and 54) and another notifying unit (for example, the reel LED 55) different from the one notifying unit.

[About stop operation sound and production sound]
The various stop operation sounds and effect sounds in the above-described embodiment are examples, and any sound may be used as long as the sound satisfies the conditions corresponding to FIGS.

[Winning alert sound for roles with different payout numbers]
In the embodiment described above, when the push order bell (9 bells) is won as shown in FIG. 13, when the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the lower right bell or middle bell as shown in FIG. Won the prize. When the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, the upper bell may win a prize. In such a case, the number of payouts in the incorrect answer procedure may be smaller than the number of payouts in the correct answer procedure. For example, suppose that an upper bell winning with a payout number of 1 occurs when the push order bell is operated in the incorrect procedure. Then, when an upper bell winning is generated by such an incorrect answer procedure, it may be controlled not to output a winning notification sound. In this way, by not performing notification control in the upper bell winning that occurs when it is not operated in the correct procedure for winning the middle bell, it is possible to perform notification control that matches the winning, and the entertainment of the game A decrease can be prevented. When an upper bell winning is generated by the incorrect answer procedure, the winning notification sound may be different from the winning notification sound when the middle bell is won by the correct answer procedure.

[Winning alert sound in the special zone for addition]
In the above-described embodiment, a gaming state that is more advantageous than RT3 that is advantageous to the player shown in FIG. 11 may be provided. For example, it may be controlled to an extra special zone in which the number of AT games is increased by winning a special lottery target (BAR matching Lips 1 to 3 in RT3) and winning the extra special zone lottery. The additional specialization zone is a state where the additional number of AT games is larger than the normal AT state. At the time of winning the BAR matching lip, the lip 7 is won and controlled to RT4 and is controlled to the specialization zone. During RT4, control is performed so that the winning probability of the BAR matching lip and the BAR listening lip increases. In the additional specialization zone, processing for granting benefits such as the number of AT games is performed by winning a lip with the same BAR (by the occurrence of a lip 7 winning), while winning a BAR listening lip (by either lip 8 or lip) The bonus specialization zone is terminated (by 9 winnings).

  In such a slot machine equipped with an additional special zone, when the RT3 is controlled, it is not in the lottery for the extra special zone, and the notification control at the time of winning the Lip 7 when the navigation effect is not executed, The notification control at the time of winning the Lip 7 when winning the lottery in the turn zone and executing the navigation effect may be made different. If it does in this way, the interest of a game can be improved regarding information control when a prize occurs. In addition, when the navigation effect is being executed and when the navigation effect is not being executed, the notification control when the Lip 7 winning for controlling the added special zone has occurred is made different, so that the navigation effect can be changed. The player can recognize that he / she is benefiting.

  Since the additional specialization zone is a very advantageous gaming state, it is preferable that the notification control regarding the additional specialization zone is emphasized over the above-described notification control when shifting to RT2 or RT3. For example, when controlled by RT3, the winning special announcement zone lottery is won and the navigation effect is being executed. What is necessary is just to make it the sound emphasized rather than the winning notification sound of “Jakeen” at the time of winning. Note that the notification control related to the additional specialization zone may be the same as the notification control when shifting to RT2 or RT3 described above. Further, the notification control may be different depending on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 other than the winning notification sound or the light emission of the reel LED 56.

  In addition, when the navigation effect is not executed, it may be considered to shift to RT1, RT2, RT3, and further to RT4. In such a case, the winning notification of replay (replay winning for which RT is promoted) for shifting each gaming state may be the same notification control as in the normal replay winning (for example, “Turn” winning notification sound) ). On the other hand, when the navigation effect is being executed, “Jakeen” is set when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed, “Karkeen” is set when the transition is made from RT2 to RT3, and “Dekerne” is set when the transition is made from RT3 to RT4. It is good also as. In this way, when the navigation effect is not executed, the winning notification that is not emphasized as much as usual is given, and when the navigation effect is executed, the winning of the aspect emphasized step by step with the transition of RT. Notification may be performed.

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

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

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

[About push order]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, even when the same lottery object combination is won by one of the timing when the eye is successful and the timing when the eye is failed, it is derived. The symbol combinations were different. However, when the same lottery object combination is won, the symbol combinations derived by the pressing order (operation procedure) may be different.

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

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

[About the number of payouts]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, it has been shown that a winning occurs at any timing of the timing of successful pressing and the timing of unsuccessful pressing. However, the number of medals to be paid out may be different between the timing when the eye is successfully pushed and the timing when the eye is failed. For example, when the symbol is derived at the timing when the eye press succeeds, the number of payouts may be increased compared to when the symbol is derived at the timing when the eye press fails. Also, with regard to the pressing order, the correct answer procedure may have a larger number of payouts than the incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the number of medals to be paid out may be the same at the timing when the pushing succeeds and the timing when the pushing fails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[About red 7 pattern]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the cherry symbol is stopped on any of the winning lines LN when one of the cherry rips is won has been described. However, at the time of winning the cherry lip, the cherry symbols need not be derived to any of the winning lines LN. For example, a case where the cherry symbol does not stop on the active line in FIG. 15C at the time of winning the middle cherry lip may be provided (when the cherry symbol is not derived on the upper stage of the right reel). In such a case, the red 7 symbol is a symbol that is common to the cherry symbol and the red aspect. Therefore, when the red 7 symbol stops on the winning line LN, even if the cherry symbol is not derived, a winning suggestion effect (for example, a red character image) suggesting cherry lip winning at the time of cherry lip winning. Or notification with a red LED). As described above, since there is a related symbol (a symbol having a common color) on the winning line LN, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the player even if the winning suggestion effect is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[About loss]
In the above-described embodiment, the following control may be executed in the event of a loss. In the case of a loss, the payout number display unit 12 and the winning display unit in FIG. 19 remain in the initial state, but the BET operation unit may be kept in the lighting display state. Then, the display mode of the BET operation unit may be extinguished after 30 seconds have elapsed. It should be noted that when the BET operation unit is in a lit state, when a power interruption occurs, the lit state is maintained after returning, and after the setting change state, after the settlement operation, and after the BET operation, the light is turned off. .

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

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

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled from when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and if the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuous lottery is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

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

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

  Further, the advantageous state is given when, for example, in the privilege grant lottery that determines whether or not a privilege is granted, the “probability that a privilege is granted” and “the privilege is given” are determined. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). In addition, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of execution opportunities for the privilege grant lottery is larger than that in the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state where the number of digestion-required games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is less than a normal state. For example, in the case where the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state means that “AT winning probability in AT lottery” and “AT awarded when winning AT in AT lottery” than in the normal state At least one of “the value of the number of games” may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of AT lottery triggers is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the AT lottery execution opportunity in the normal state is the first role winning and the second role winning, the AT lottery execution opportunity in the advantageous state is the first role winning and the second role winning. In addition to the above, it is possible to win the third role.

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

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

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling to the high probability state of the AT lottery, for example, this is notified by lighting control of a lamp or LED (for example, the game auxiliary display 12). You may do it. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that it is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times by the game auxiliary display 12. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub-control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control to the high probability state of the AT lottery.

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

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

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

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

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the casing is common and only the base or the base and the drum is referred to as a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 payout number display part, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
State control means capable of controlling a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state;
A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying an operation procedure for generating the winning when the generation of the winning is permitted;
A winning notification means for performing notification control when a winning occurs,
The state control means controls to the advantageous state when a predetermined winning occurs in the normal state,
The notification control is performed when the predetermined prize is generated when the notification effect is not executed in the normal state, and when the predetermined prize is generated when the notification effect is executed in the normal state. With different, slot machines.

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