JP2018011886A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest by expanding a visual recognition area of a reel.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 includes: reels 2L, 2C, 2R; and concealing members 211, 221 disposed so as to be capable of operating front sides of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. When the screening members 211, 221 are positioned in concealing positions, a first area (second stage to fourth stage) in an area on the front of the reels is visible. When the screening members 211, 221 are positioned in non-screening positions, the first area (second stage to fourth stage) and a second area (first stage to fifth stage) in a front area of the reels are visible. When the concealing members 211, 221 are positioned in non-concealing positions, a visual recognition mode of a specific pattern is allowed to be a different visual recognition mode between when the specific pattern stops in the first area and when it stops in the second area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine of this type, a shield means capable of operating the front side of the reel is provided, and the visibility area of the reel can be changed depending on whether or not a part of the reel is shielded by operating the shield means. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-198525 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no consideration has been given to the appearance of the identification information arranged on the reel due to the enlargement of the visual recognition area of the reel by the operation of the shielding means.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest by expanding the visual recognition area of the reel.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
A plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified are arranged, and reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can be variably displayed by rotating,
A movable member (shielding member 211, 221) operably disposed on the front side of the reel;
With
When the movable members (shielding members 211 and 221) are in the first position (shielding position), the first region (second to fourth steps) and the second region (first step) constituting the front surface region of the reel. And the fifth stage) is visible.
When the movable members (shielding members 211 and 221) are in the second position (non-shielding position), the first region (second to fourth steps) and the second region (first) constituting the front surface region of the reel. Stage and the fifth stage) are visible,
When the movable member (shielding member 211, 221) is in the second position (non-shielding position), the visual recognition mode of the specific identification information (design) stopped in the first region (second stage to fourth stage) and the second The visual aspect of the specific identification information (symbol) stopped in the region (first and fifth stages) is different from the visual aspect.
According to this feature, when the movable member moves from the first position to the second position, the visual recognition area of the reel expands to the second area in addition to the first area, so that the specific identification stopped in the first area Since the visual aspect of the information is different from the visual aspect of the specific identification information stopped in the second area, it is possible to enhance interest by expanding the visual recognition area of the reel.

Note that the gaming machine that plays a game in the means 1 corresponds to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like installed in a game hall.
In addition, when the movable member is in the second position in the means 1, the visual aspect of the specific identification information stopped in the first area and the visual aspect of the specific identification information stopped in the second area are different from each other. Differentiating the color that irradiates the first region from the rear and the color that irradiates the second region from the rear, making the color that irradiates the first region from the front and the color that irradiates the second region from the front, The movable member can be obtained by making the visibility by the transmissive display device arranged on the front surface of the reel different between the first region and the second region, and arranging a lenticular lens or the like in one of the first region and the second region. In the case of the second position, the visual aspect of the specific identification information stopped in the first area and the visual aspect of the specific identification information stopped in the second area are different visual aspects.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The movable member (shielding member 211, 221) includes a first movable member (shielding member 211) that shields an upper front surface (first stage) of the reel in the first position (shielding position), and a first position. A second movable member (shielding member 221) that shields the front lower part (fifth stage) of the reel in the case of (shielding position),
The first movable member (shielding member 211) and the second movable member (shielding member 221) can be operated independently.
According to this feature, variations in the visual recognition area of the reel can be increased by operating the first movable member and the second movable member independently.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on identification information (symbol) stopped in the determination area (winning line LN) in the front area of the reel;
The first area (second to fourth stages) includes a determination area (winning line LN), and the second area (first and fifth stages) does not include a determination area (winning line LN). Yes.
According to this feature, the visual recognition area of the reel can be changed by operating the movable member without affecting the area to be determined for winning.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The first area (second to fourth stages) among a plurality of lines straddling a plurality of reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when a specific event (determination of privilege grant) occurs A combination of identification information consisting of identification information that is the same or similar to each other in the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4) that does not pass through the second region (first stage and fifth stage) is not derived, A combination of identification information (specific symbol combination) consisting of identification information that is the same or similar to each other is derived to the second line (invalid lines LM5 to 10) passing through the second region (first stage and fifth stage). It is a feature.
According to this feature, the movable member is moved from the first position to the second position and the visual recognition area of the reel is expanded to the second area in addition to the first area. Can be recognized.
The specific event is an event in which a privilege advantageous for a player is given, an event in which a privilege may be given, or the like.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A right granting means for granting a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (a first advantageous state transferred in accordance with the winning of the special role, a second advantageous state controlled by the AT);
Of a plurality of lines straddling a plurality of reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), the first region (second stage to fourth stage) passes through the second area (first stage and fifth stage). When a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for one line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4), a right may be granted by the right granting unit,
When the movable member (shielding member 211, 221) is in the first position (shielding position), a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived in the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to LM4). When the movable member (shielding member 211, 221) is in the second position (non-shielding position), the first line (winning line LN, invalid) It is characterized that there is a high possibility that a right is granted by the right granting means when a specific combination of identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived in the lines LM1 to LM4).
According to this feature, the reel visual recognition area is enlarged by the operation of the movable member, so that a combination of specific identification information is derived in the first line than when the reel visual recognition area is not enlarged. Can be expected.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
A second line that passes through the second region (first stage and fifth stage) when a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4). A special combination of identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived in (invalid lines LM5 to 10).
According to this feature, by expanding the visual recognition area of the reel by the operation of the movable member, not only a combination of specific identification information but also a combination of special identification information that is not visually recognized unless the visual recognition area is enlarged is derived. Therefore, the transition to the advantageous state can be expected from the combination of the identification information that is made visible by expanding the visual recognition area of the reel.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein
A right granting means for granting a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (a first advantageous state transferred in accordance with the winning of the special role, a second advantageous state controlled by the AT);
Of a plurality of lines straddling a plurality of reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), the first region (second stage to fourth stage) passes through the second area (first stage and fifth stage). When a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for one line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4), a right may be granted by the right granting unit,
A second line that passes through the second region (first stage and fifth stage) when a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4). A special combination of identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for (invalid lines LM5 to 10),
When the movable member (shielding member 211, 221) is in the first position (shielding position), a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived in the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to LM4). When the right is granted by the right granting unit, the movable members (shielding members 211 and 221) are moved to the second position (non-inverted) at a higher rate than when the right is not granted by the right granting unit. It is characterized in that a special combination of identification information (specific symbol combination) derived to the second line (invalid lines LM5 to 10) can be visually recognized by operating to the shielding position.
According to this feature, when a combination of specific identification information is derived in the first line, the special identification information combination derived in the second line is expanded by expanding the visual recognition area of the reel by the operation of the movable member. By making it visible, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility of shifting to an advantageous state.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
A right granting means for granting a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (a first advantageous state transferred in accordance with the winning of the special role, a second advantageous state controlled by the AT);
Of a plurality of lines straddling a plurality of reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), the first region (second stage to fourth stage) passes through the second area (first stage and fifth stage). The second line that passes through the second region (first stage and fifth stage) even when a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for one line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4) Even when a specific combination of identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for (invalid lines LM5 to 10), a right may be granted by the right granting unit,
When the combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4), the second line (the possibility that the right is granted by the right granting means) When the combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived in the invalid lines LM5 to 10), the right granting means is more likely to be granted.
According to this feature, a specific combination of identification information is derived to a line that can be derived by expanding the reel viewing area rather than a line that can be derived without expanding the reel viewing area by the operation of the movable member. It can be expected to shift to an advantageous state.
In addition, when there are a plurality of first lines, it may be configured to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of identification information derived to a specific line of the first lines. When a combination of specific identification information is derived on the second line rather than the possibility that the right is granted by the right granting unit when a combination of specific identification information is derived on the specific line of the first line The configuration may be such that the right is likely to be granted by the right granting means, and when the combination of specific identification information is derived for a line other than the specific line in the first line, the right granting means It is also possible to employ a configuration in which a right is more likely to be granted by the right granting means when a specific combination of identification information is derived in the second line than the possibility that the right is granted.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein
Of a plurality of lines straddling a plurality of reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), the first region (second stage to fourth stage) passes through the second area (first stage and fifth stage). When a combination of specific identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived for one line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4), it is shifted to the first advantageous state (special role winning) that is advantageous to the player First advantageous state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous state),
The second advantageous for the player when a specific combination of identification information (specific symbol combination) is derived in the second line (invalid lines LM5 to 10) passing through the second area (first stage and fifth stage) Second advantageous state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous state (an advantageous state controlled by the AT);
With
The second advantageous state (the advantageous state controlled by the AT) is characterized in that it is more advantageous than the first advantageous state (the advantageous state shifted in accordance with the winning of the special role).
According to this feature, a specific combination of identification information is derived to a line that can be derived by expanding the reel viewing area rather than a line that can be derived without expanding the reel viewing area by the operation of the movable member. As a result, the advantage of the shifted advantageous state can be increased.
In addition, when there are a plurality of first lines, it may be configured to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of identification information derived to a specific line of the first lines. When a combination of specific identification information is derived for a specific line in the first line, the first advantageous state is shifted to, and when a combination of specific identification information is derived for the second line, the second advantageous state is determined. Or a combination of specific identification information in the second line when a combination of specific identification information is derived for a line other than the specific line in the first line. It may be configured to shift to the second advantageous state when is derived.

A gaming machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein
Of a plurality of lines straddling a plurality of reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), the first region (second stage to fourth stage) passes through the second area (first stage and fifth stage). Even when a specific combination of identification information (special symbol combination) is derived for one line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4), the second passing through the second region (first stage and fifth stage). When a combination of specific identification information (special symbol combination) is derived to the line (invalid line LM5 to 10), it is shifted in accordance with an advantageous state (special role (tenth role)) that is advantageous to the player. A first advantageous state, a second advantageous state that is shifted in accordance with the winning of the special role (eleventh role),
Transition with the winning of the special state (10th role) when the combination of specific identification information (special symbol combination) is derived to the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4) Advantageous state (special role (shifted) when a specific combination of identification information (special symbol combination) is derived in the second line (invalid lines LM5 to LM10) rather than the advantage of the first advantageous state). It is characterized by a higher advantage in the second advantageous state (transferred with the winning of the 11th role).
According to this feature, a specific combination of identification information is derived to a line that can be derived by expanding the reel viewing area rather than a line that can be derived without expanding the reel viewing area by the operation of the movable member. As a result, the advantage of the shifted advantageous state can be increased.
In addition, when there are a plurality of first lines, it may be configured to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of identification information derived to a specific line of the first lines. The advantage state that shifts when the combination of specific identification information is derived in the second line rather than the advantage of the advantage state that shifts when the combination of specific identification information is derived for the specific line of the first line A configuration having a higher advantage may be used, or a specific identification in the second line rather than an advantage in an advantageous state that shifts when a combination of specific identification information is derived for a line other than the specific line in the first line. A configuration in which the advantage of the advantageous state that shifts when the combination of information is derived may be higher.

  Note that the combination of specific identification information in the means 4 to 10 may be the same combination or different combinations. Moreover, the combination of the special identification information in the means 6 and 7 may be the same combination, or may be a different combination.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. 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 sectional drawing for demonstrating the structure of a shielding unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement aspect of the shielding member of a shielding unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the area | region which becomes visible by operation | movement of a shielding member. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the reel front surface effect which a sub-control part performs using the permeation | transmission area | region of a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the visibility of the display image in the reel front surface effect by operation | movement of a shielding member. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of reel LED. It is a figure for demonstrating the backlight production which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the backlight production which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the backlight production which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the backlight production which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the visibility of the area | region which becomes visible by operation | movement of a shielding member. It is a figure for demonstrating the visibility of the area | region which becomes visible by operation | movement of a shielding member. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 1 of the installation aspect of reel LED. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 2 of the installation aspect of reel LED. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the combination used as the object of the internal lottery which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition aspect of a reel when the symbol combination of the 1st role stops on a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition aspect of a reel when the symbol combination of a 2nd role and a 3rd role stops on a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition aspect of a reel when the symbol combination of a 4th role and a 5th role stops on a reel. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a reel LED in Embodiment 2. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition mode change means of the pattern in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 1 of a visual recognition aspect change means. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 2 of a visual recognition aspect change means. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the hand used as the object of the internal lottery performed by the main control part in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition aspect of a reel when the symbol combination of the 6th role stops on a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition aspect of a reel when the symbol combination of the 7th role and the 8th role stops on a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition aspect of a reel when the symbol combination of a 9th role stops on a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the visual recognition aspect of a reel when the symbol combination of the 10th role and the 11th role stops on a reel.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of a slot machine, which is a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied, will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the side end of the housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  On the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols (for example, “7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, “replay”, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other are in a predetermined order. And 20 each are drawn. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in three to five stages on the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the front door 1b. Hereinafter, when the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in five stages in the see-through window 3, the uppermost stage is referred to as the first stage, and the stage one level lower than the uppermost stage is referred to as the second stage. In some cases, the second lower stage is called the third stage, the third lower stage is called the fourth stage, and the fourth lower stage, that is, the lowermost stage is called the fifth stage. is there. Further, the third stage may be referred to as a middle stage.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 3) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three to five consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results. ing.

  Note that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the present embodiment are used by the player by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface using the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. Although it is the structure which can perform the fluctuation | variation display which moves the several symbol which can be visually recognized, the means to perform the fluctuation | variation display which moves a some symbol may be other than a reel, for example, several on the outer peripheral surface The structure etc. which can perform a fluctuation | variation display by moving the belt in which the pattern is arrange | positioned may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to include the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, three reels. However, the slot machine may include one or two reels, or four or more A configuration including a plurality of reels may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, 20 types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. However, a configuration in which 21 pieces of each are drawn may be used.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 15 sets of LEDs corresponding to five consecutive symbols in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as described later, and can irradiate each symbol independently. The reel LED 55 also functions as a backlight for the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 provided on the front surface of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back surface. ing.

  Further, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R output detection signals when the lower end of the symbol area in which the symbol number is set to 0 for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R passes a predetermined position on each reel. The lower end of the symbol area where the symbol number is set to 0 for each reel is the reel reference position.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display area 51a and the transmissive window 3 are interposed. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Using the MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used in the game are settled (the medals used for setting credits and bets are returned), start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L and 2C. Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R operated when stopping the rotation of 2R and an effect switch 56 used for effects can be operated by the player. It is provided.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided inside the 8R. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective is provided inside the effect switch 56.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state to be described later and a stop state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value to be described later A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, and a hit that controls to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic control for automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting validity / invalidity of the settlement function, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later) provided inside the housing 1a. 2) or a medal payout outlet 9 for selectively switching to one of the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion part 4, and a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 3), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively provided in the housing 1a. Reel unit 2 comprising detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 3), external output board 1000 (see FIG. 3) for outputting an external output signal, and medal inserted from medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 3), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 3). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, there is provided an overflow tank 35 in which medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a are stored. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 3) for detecting that the stored medal is full is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1, LN is a line extending to each middle stage (third stage) of the left middle right reel) is valid. Thus, the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN, in addition to the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to 10 (see FIG. 6, LM1 LM2 is a line extending over each fourth stage of the left middle right reel, and LM3 is a line extending over the fourth stage of the left middle right reel, and LM3 is a middle stage (third stage) of the second stage of the left reel and the middle reel. LM4 is a line that extends over the fourth stage of the right reel, LM4 is a line that extends over the fourth stage of the left reel, the middle stage (third stage) of the middle reel, and the second stage of the right reel, and LM5 is the left middle right reel. LM6 is a line extending over the lowermost stage (fifth stage) of the left middle right reel, and LM7 is a first stage of the left reel and a second line of the middle reel. LM, the line extending over the third stage of the right reel, LM Is a line extending from the middle stage (third stage) of the left reel, the fourth stage of the middle reel, and the fifth stage of the right reel. LM9 is the middle stage (third stage) of the left reel, the second stage of the middle reel, The LM 10 is a line extending over the first stage of the right reel, and the LM 10 is a line extending over the lowermost stage (fifth stage) of the left reel, the fourth stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage (third stage) of the right reel. ing. The invalid lines LM1 to 10 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 10, but when the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that wins when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM10, a symbol that constitutes a specific winning in the winning line LN is configured. It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is achieved, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM10 is achieved by the predetermined combination of symbols. A combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon”) is awarded, and a winning combination is obtained based on the combination of symbols aligned on one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM10. Including roles that can be shown as follows. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed in the game, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (in this embodiment) from the operation of each stop switch. Within milliseconds, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped. The reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 × 20 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1600 frames is varied, so a predetermined maximum stop delay time (190 ms) It is possible to draw up to 4 symbols at maximum. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the fourth stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as the reference, the reference is used. Since symbols from 4 symbols ahead can be displayed in the fourth row, each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponds to the stop switch when one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the reel winning line can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 plays the game. The production is controlled in accordance with the state, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each unit.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input. Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left The middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, and includes a random number circuit for generating random numbers for internal lottery and the like. A main control unit 41 that directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, a control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock, and a random number clock A random number clock generation circuit 43; a switch detection circuit 44 that takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41; The motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) output from the unit 41 is used as the reel motor 3 Motor drive circuit 45 for transmitting to L, 32C, 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and LED drive output from the main control unit 41 When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 that transmits signals to various displays connected to the game control board 40 and the LED, and the power supplied to the slot machine 1, a message to that effect And a reset circuit for supplying a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. 49 and is mounted.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken to repeat the process repeated in accordance with the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LEDs 55, and a shielding unit 200 are connected, and these effect devices are sub-control units described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by 91. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and shielding unit 200. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit The output control of the effect device is performed by both 91 and the output control unit. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the shielding unit 200 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, mechanical A display device that is driven in a mechanical manner or a mechanical item that is mechanically driven may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that controls the display, an LED driving circuit 93 that controls driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b of the shielding unit 200, and a sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54. An audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and inputs from switches connected to the effect control board 90 A switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal; A clock device 97 that outputs time information including attached information and time information and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91a. The power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs the signal, the motor drive circuit 99 that controls the drive of the shielding member operating motor provided in the shielding unit 200, and other circuits are mounted.

  In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub-control unit 91 performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery, the navigation stock lottery, and the extra lottery. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 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.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the changed state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when the set value 6 is further operated, the set value 1 is set. Return). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is performed on the condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated pay lines are activated (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines LN1 and LN2 are always activated. Then, when a combination of symbols called “combinations” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line), a winning is achieved. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each combination described above before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 Is determined using a random number. Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Also, in the internal lottery, there is a specific small role that can be won at the same time as the special role, and if the specific small role is won in the internal lottery, the special role can also be won at the same time. (Hereafter, a specific small role that can be won at the same time as a special role is called a simultaneous winning role).

  In addition, in the internal lottery, a small combination that can generate a winning by stopping the symbols constituting the winning combination on the winning line LN only when the stopping operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined stopping order, A re-playing role (which may be referred to as a push order) and a small role or re-playing role that can cause a winning to occur by aligning the symbols constituting the role to the winning line LN regardless of the stopping order, Can be won).

  In addition, in the internal lottery, a special role (small role or replaying role) that is different from a normal role is included as a winning role, and a part of the special role is described later over the prescribed number of games. The right controlled by the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) (hereinafter referred to as AT right) is attached as a privilege, and the special role with the AT right in the internal lottery is elected. Both the right and the small part or replaying part can be elected.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main controller 41 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is controllable to an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period during which notification can be performed, and the right to be controlled by the AT in the internal lottery wins, and a predetermined start condition (for example, the AT right AT control is started when a predetermined number of games elapses after winning, and a predetermined symbol combination is stopped on reels 2L, 2C, 2R after winning AT rights, etc. To control. And, when controlling to the AT, it is advantageous for the player by executing the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination (corresponding combination among the above-mentioned push order combinations) according to the game state. By notifying the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and transmitting a command that can specify an operation mode advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal A navigation effect using the display 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode that is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to reliably win the push order winning in the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state where the control is not performed by the AT.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 displays the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Referring to this, a stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing in a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, and a configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table. It may be.

  Next, the shielding unit 200 provided in the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the shielding unit 200 is installed inside the front door 1 b and between the reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, 2 </ b> R and the liquid crystal display 51, and is an upper unit disposed above the see-through window 3. 210 and a lower unit 220 disposed below the see-through window 3.

  The upper unit 210 and the lower unit 220 can shield each reel so that the predetermined area cannot be seen from the player side, and range from a non-shielding position that does not shield the predetermined area to a shielding position that shields the predetermined area. Shielding members 211 and 221 that can be operated by, shielding member operation motors 212 and 222 that individually operate the shielding members 211 and 221, shielding member position sensors 213 that can respectively detect the positions of the shielding members 211 and 221, 223 and backlight devices 214 and 224 that can illuminate a predetermined area of the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 with a predetermined brightness in a state where the respective shielding members 211 and 221 are in the shielding position. .

  The shielding members 211 and 221 are provided for each reel. As the shielding member 211, an upper left shielding member 211L capable of shielding the first stage area of the left reel 2L and a first stage area of the middle reel 2C. It includes an upper middle shielding member 211C that can be shielded and an upper right shielding member 211R that can shield the first stage region of the right reel 2R. The shielding member 221 can shield the fifth stage region of the left reel 2L. A lower left shielding member 221L, a lower middle shielding member 221C capable of shielding the fifth stage region of the middle reel 2C, and a lower right shielding member 211R capable of shielding the fifth stage region of the right reel 2R. . Hereinafter, the upper left shielding member 211L, the upper middle shielding member 211C, and the upper right shielding member 211R are collectively referred to as a shielding member 211, and the lower left shielding member 221L, the lower middle shielding member 221C, and the lower right shielding member 221R are collectively referred to as a shielding member. 221 may be called.

  The shielding member operation motors 212 and 222 are provided corresponding to the shielding members 211L, 211C, 211R, 221L, 221C, and 221R, and by operating the shielding member operation motors 212 and 222, It is possible to operate the corresponding shielding members 211 and 221 individually in the range from the shielding position to the non-shielding position by operating a driving mechanism (not shown).

  Each of the shielding members 211 and 221 is made of a non-permeable synthetic resin material or the like so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R cannot be seen from the liquid crystal display 51 side. In addition, light-emitting portions 214 a and 224 a of the backlight devices 214 and 224 are installed on one surface of the shielding members 211 and 221 on the liquid crystal display 51 side.

  The backlight devices 214 and 224 have a plurality of backlight LEDs 214b and 224b corresponding to the shielding members 211 and 221 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and are LED driving circuits mounted on the effect control board 90. 93, each of the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b is driven to cause the light-emitting portions 214a and 224a corresponding to the driven backlight LEDs 214b and 224b to emit light, so that a predetermined region of the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is set. It is possible to illuminate with a predetermined brightness.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 5A, when the shielding member 211 of the upper unit 210 is in the shielding position, the uppermost (first stage) portion of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the liquid crystal display The shielding member 211 is located between the 51 transmission regions 51b, and the uppermost stage (first stage) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R cannot be visually recognized from the player side. Further, when the shielding member 221 of the lower unit 220 is in the shielding position, the shielding member 221 is positioned between the lowermost (fifth stage) portion of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51. Thus, the lowest level (fifth level) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R cannot be visually recognized from the player side. Further, in the state where the shielding members 211 and 221 are in the shielding position, light emitted from the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the uppermost and lowermost reels 2L, 2C, and 2R among the reel LEDs 55 described later is directed to the liquid crystal display 51 side. Will not reach.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 5B, when the shielding member 211 of the upper unit 210 is in the non-shielding position, the shielding member 211 is located above the transmission region 51 b of the liquid crystal display 51. The uppermost stage (first stage) of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side. Further, in a state where the shielding member 221 of the lower unit 220 is in the non-shielding position, the shielding member 221 is positioned below the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side are positioned at the top. The lower stage (fifth stage) is in a visible state. In the state where the shielding members 211 and 221 are in the non-shielding position, light emitted from the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the uppermost and lowermost reels 2L, 2C, and 2R among the reel LEDs 55 described later is on the liquid crystal display 51 side. Will be reached.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the state where the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 are in the shielding position, the first region (hereinafter referred to as the reel's first region) composed of the second to fourth stages of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. One area) may be visible from the player side through the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, while the uppermost (first) and lowermost (fifth) of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The second area (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second area of the reel) is not visible from the player side through the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, so that the winning line LN and invalid A player or the like can visually recognize the symbol combination stopped on the lines LM1 to LM4. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 are in the non-shielding position, the first region and the second region of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transmitted through the liquid crystal display 51. Since it becomes a state which can be visually recognized from the player side through the area | region 51b, the player can visually recognize the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to 4 and further on the invalid lines LM5 to 10.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment operates the shielding members 211L, 211C, 211R, 221L, 221C, and 221R of the shielding unit 200 to the shielding positions independently, and thereby forms a part of the second area of the reel. Alternatively, it is impossible to visually recognize all from the player side, and the shielding members 211L, 211C, 211R, 221L, 221C, and 221R are independently moved to the non-shielding position, and a part or all of the second area of the reel is moved. It can be made visible from the player side.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 drives the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b of the backlight devices 214 and 224 provided corresponding to the shielding members 211L, 211C, 211R, 221L, 221C, and 221R, respectively, independently, It is possible to cause each of the light emitting units 214a and 224a to emit light individually with a predetermined brightness. Thereby, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the shielding position, the region corresponding to the second region of the reel in the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 (hereinafter, referred to as the second region of the transmissive region 51b may be referred to as the second region). Can be illuminated individually from the back with a predetermined brightness by the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b via the light emitting portions 214a and 224a.

  Next, an effect performed by the sub control unit 91 using the display area 51a and the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Based on various commands received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55, thereby progressing the game. It is possible to execute effects according to the situation and the control situation of the main control unit 41. In particular, according to the progress of the game, by displaying an image or the like in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to execute a reel front effect that displays an image or the like superimposed on the front of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the liquid crystal display 51 of the present embodiment, whether the shielding members 211 and 221 of the shielding unit 200 described above are located at the non-shielding position or the shielding position in the transmission region 51b. Regardless, the area where the reels 2L, 2C and 2R can be viewed from the player side, that is, the area corresponding to the first area (second to fourth stage areas) of the reel is the first area of the transmission area 51b. Is set as Further, in the transmission region 51b, the shielding members 211 and 221 of the shielding unit 200 described above are moved from the non-shielding position to the shielding position, so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R cannot be viewed from the player side. The area, that is, the area corresponding to the second area (first and second stage areas) of the reel is set as the second area of the transmission area 51b. It should be noted that the first area of the reel and the first area of the transmission area 51b, and the second area of the reel and the second area of the transmission area 51b coincide with each other when viewed from the player side.

  The reel front effect is a possibility that a predetermined event has occurred during the game by displaying an image or the like in the first area or the second area of the transmission area 51b on the front surface of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (for example, For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the transmission region 51 b of the liquid crystal display 51. An image (for example, a character image A, a character image B, etc.) is displayed from the two regions to the display region 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest the possibility that an event advantageous to the player has occurred.

  During the game, the area corresponding to the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through which the winning line LN passes in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, that is, the area corresponding to the third stage of the reel is an image or the like. It is set as an effect prohibited area for which display is prohibited. In the reel front effect, an image or the like is displayed in an area excluding the effect prohibited area, so that the image or the like is superimposed on the front of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the game, there is no display of an image or the like over the area corresponding to the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R through which at least the winning line LN passes in the transparent area 51b in the game. The visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the LN is not lowered. In game, for a game with a payout, that is, a game in which a small role is won, the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started with the bet number set to the prescribed number to start the game. To the time when the payout of medals with the winning of the winning combination is completed, and the winning combination, that is, the re-playing role, the game where the special role is won, and neither of the winning points For the game, that is, the internal lottery result is lost or the internal winning combination cannot be won, so-called a missed game, the start switch 7 is operated with the bet number set to the prescribed number to start the game. From when the game is started to when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped as the game progresses. In addition, during the game is a period in which the rotation of at least one reel is controlled as a control relating to the game, and the timing for starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is delayed after the start switch 7 is operated. And a period during which the freeze operation is controlled such that the stop operation for stopping the reel after the reel starts rotating is invalidated.

  When displaying an image or the like in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 in the reel front effect, the sub-control unit 91 sets the transmittance in a range of 0% to 100% for each portion to be displayed, and displays the image or the like. It can be displayed. The transmissivity is a transmissivity based on displaying the black color with the lowest transmissivity of the liquid crystal display 51 among the colors constituting the image, and the region displaying black when the transmissivity is 0%. In this case, the light on the back side cannot pass to the front side, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R become invisible, but the contrast is the highest and the image can be displayed clearly. On the other hand, by increasing the transmittance, the visibility of the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is increased, but the contrast is lowered correspondingly and the sharpness of the image is lost. Further, by reducing the transmittance of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b, the color of the image approaches black, and the black image is the image having the lowest transmittance, and the rear surface is displayed by displaying the black image. While the visibility of the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the side becomes the lowest, the color of the image approaches white by increasing the transmittance of the image, and the white image has the highest transmittance. By displaying a white image, the visibility of the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the back side is the highest.

  The sub-control unit 91 can display an image or the like in the display area 51a other than the transmissive area 51b when displaying an image or the like in the first area or the second area of the transmissive area 51b in the reel front effect. Yes, it is possible to display one image or the like from the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 to the display region 51a other than the transmissive region 51b.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the shielding member 211 is positioned at the non-shielding position, the second area of the reel is not shielded, and the reel 2L, When one white image W is displayed from the second area of the transmissive area 51b to the predetermined area of the display area 51a in a state where the uppermost stage of 2C and 2R is visible, the white image is transmitted as described above. Since the image has the highest rate, in the portion of the white image W that is displayed in the second region of the transmissive region 51b, the rear side is transparent and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R side can be visually recognized together with the image from the player side. It becomes. On the other hand, in the portion displayed in the display area 51a in the white image W, the back side is not transparent, so that only the image is visible from the player side. That is, in the liquid crystal display 51, when displaying one image or the like over the transmission area 51b and the display area 51a other than the transmission area 51b, the portion displayed in the transmission area 51b and the display area other than the transmission area 51b. The viewing mode is different from the portion displayed on 51a, and the integrity of one image is impaired.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can move the shielding members 211 and 221 of the shielding unit 200 from the non-shielding position to the shielding position. In a state where the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position, when displaying one white image W from the second region of the transmission region 51b to a predetermined region of the display region 51a, the transmission region 51b of the white image W is displayed. Unlike the state in which the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the non-shielding position, the reel side is shielded by the shielding members 211 and 221 in the portion displayed in the second region of the image, so that the back side of the image is transparent In this case, only the image can be viewed from the player side. On the other hand, in the portion displayed in the display area 51a in the white image W, the back side is not transparent regardless of the positions of the shielding members 211 and 221. Therefore, only the image can be viewed from the player side. . That is, when the liquid crystal display 51 displays one image or the like over the second region of the transmissive region 51b and the display region 51a other than the transmissive region 51b with the shielding members 211 and 221 positioned at the shielding position. In the portion displayed in the second area of the transparent area 51b, it is possible to prevent the rear side from being seen and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from being visible along with the image from the player side. The image can be made close to the visibility of the portion of the image displayed in the display area 51a other than the transmissive area 51b, and thus the image displayed over the second area of the transmissive area 51b and the display area 51a other than the transmissive area 51b. It is possible to prevent the visual aspect from being greatly different in each part, and to maintain the integrity of the image and the like.

  Further, by positioning the shielding members 211 and 221 of the shielding unit 200 at the shielding position, the shielding members 211 and 221 are located between the second area of the reel and the second area of the transmission area 51b. The light irradiated as the backlight from the reel LED 55 installed on the rear side of the two regions, ie, the uppermost and lowermost reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, is blocked, and the second region of the transmissive region 51b is blocked. Visibility of an image or the like displayed at the time will be reduced.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b of the shielding unit 200 to the lighting mode by the LED driving circuit 93 when operating the shielding members 211 and 221 of the shielding unit 200 to the shielding position. Thus, it is possible to illuminate the second region of the transmissive region 51b from the back side by the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b. The backlight LEDs 214b and 224b illuminate the second area of the transmissive area 51b from the back side and function as a backlight of the transmissive area 51b, so that even if the irradiation of the reel LED 55 is blocked by the shielding members 211 and 221 Visibility of an image or the like displayed in the second area of the area 51b can be maintained.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment blocks the second image in the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 and displays one image or the like over the display region 51a other than the transmissive region 51b. By positioning the members 211 and 221 at the shielding position, the second area of the reel is shielded, and the portion of the image or the like displayed in the second area of the transmission area 51b, and the reels 2L and 2C on the back side of the image. 2R are both visually recognized, and the visual aspect of the part such as the image displayed in the second area of the transmission area 51b is different from that of the part such as the image displayed in the display area 51a. This can be suppressed. In addition, the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b are controlled to turn on in a state where the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding positions, so that the irradiation light of the backlight LEDs 214b and 224b functions as a backlight, and the transmission region 51b Since the visibility of the image displayed in the second area can be maintained, the visibility of the image displayed in the second area of the transmissive area 51b and the display area 51a other than the transmissive area is determined by these areas. It is possible to prevent the player from changing at the border, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the change in visibility.

  Further, since the second regions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be shielded by the shielding members 211 and 221, the sub-control unit 91 changes the transmittance of an image or the like displayed in the second region of the transmission region 51b. Since the visibility of an image or the like displayed in the second area can be improved without performing display control, the display control load of the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

  Further, since the shielding members 211L, 211C, 211R, 221L, 221C, and 221R are independently provided on the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the uppermost and lowermost stages are provided for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it is possible to control individually to the shielded state and the unshielded state, the effect of shielding only the uppermost stage of the reel, the effect of shielding only the lowermost stage, the uppermost stage and the lowermost stage Various effects can be executed, such as an effect of shielding, an effect of shielding a part of the uppermost stage and the lowermost stage.

  Next, a backlight effect performed by the sub control unit 91 using the reel LED 55 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The reel LED 55 is provided inside each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (see FIG. 4). For each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbols on the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM10 are displayed from behind. Each can be irradiated independently.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, for example, the reels 55L11, 55L12, 55L13, and 55L14 that can irradiate the symbol from the back side inside the position corresponding to the uppermost (first) symbol of the left reel 2L. Are arranged horizontally. Similarly, four reel LEDs 55L51 to 54 are provided for each symbol in the lowermost stage (fifth stage) of the left reel 2L, and the uppermost stage (first stage) is similarly applied to the other middle reel 2C and right reel 2R. For each stage) and the bottom stage (fifth stage), four reel LEDs 55C11-14, 55C51-54, 55R11-14, 55R51-54 (reference numerals omitted in FIG. 9A) are provided. In addition, reel LEDs 55L21, 55L22, and 55L23 that can irradiate the symbol from the back side are arranged in the horizontal direction inside the position corresponding to the second-level symbol for the left reel 2L, and the third reel of the left reel 2L is arranged. Similarly, the three reel LEDs 55L31 to 33 and 55L41 to 43 are provided for each symbol in the stage and the fourth stage, and the second to fourth stages are similarly applied to the other middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Are provided with three reel LEDs 55C21-23, 55C31-34, 55C41-43, 55R21-23, 55R31-33, 55R41-43 (reference numerals omitted in FIG. 9A). The reel LED 55 is composed of a total of 51 LEDs.

  The sub-control unit 91 can independently control each LED constituting the reel LED 55 to turn off, turn on with low luminance, and turn on with high luminance. When the lighting state of each of the reel LEDs 55 is controlled, the sub-control unit 91 is in an OFF state in which the applied voltage is 0 V with respect to the corresponding LED. When a control signal is output from the LED drive circuit 93 to control lighting with high luminance, control of a high luminance ON state in which a predetermined voltage (for example, 5 V) is applied to the corresponding LED at a predetermined duty ratio. When the signal is output from the LED driving circuit 93 and controlled to light with low luminance, a predetermined voltage (for example, 5 V) is applied to the corresponding LED with a predetermined duty ratio lower than that in the case of high luminance. A low luminance ON control signal is output from the LED drive circuit 93.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to cause the reel LED 55 to emit light with low luminance and high luminance by changing the duty ratio of the control signal output from the LED drive circuit 93. By controlling the number of LEDs that are turned on or off by controlling only a predetermined part of the plurality of LEDs constituting the LED 55 and turning off the other parts of the LED 55, the brightness of the whole or part of the reel LED 55 is controlled. The configuration may be such that the luminance of each LED is changed by changing the value of the current that is applied to each LED that constitutes the reel LED 55, and the luminance of each LED is changed. May be.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as a lottery target for internal lottery, plays a role that is advantageous to the player, for example, a small role that is awarded a medal as a privilege, , Including special roles that can be elected at the same time as special roles, special roles with AT rights, and at least some of these small roles, replay roles, specific small roles, and special small roles When the symbol combination constituting the combination stops on the winning line LN, a specific symbol combination, for example, a predetermined index symbol combination “bell-bell-bell”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, “cherry-” Any-any "(any indicates that any symbol is acceptable) or the like is stopped in the first area of the reel. In addition, when the special combination is won as the specific symbol combination, the main control unit 41 stops the reach that is stopped on the condition that the special combination is won in the first area of the reel. When a special role that can be won at the same time is won, it is possible to stop the so-called chance that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special role is won. In this way, the specific symbol combination stopped in the first area of the reel is stopped when an event advantageous to the player (such as winning an advantageous role or winning) occurs, so the specific symbol combination The player feels advantageous by stopping the game. In addition, the main control unit 41 passes these specific symbol combinations or symbol combinations similar to the specific symbol combinations on the first line or the second region passing through the first region without passing through the second region of the reel. Stopping on the second line also makes the player feel advantageous. Then, the sub-control unit 91 is shown in FIG. 9B when a specific symbol combination that makes the player feel advantageous in the visual recognition area of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that is visible from the player side stops. Thus, the backlight effect which changes the lighting mode of all the reel LEDs 55 can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform a backlight effect when the specific symbol combination is stopped in an area that is visible from the player side in the reel. A configuration in which a backlight effect is performed when a specific symbol combination or a symbol combination similar to the specific symbol combination is stopped in an area visible from the side may be used.

  Each time a reel stop operation is performed in each game, the main control unit 41 transmits a stop command to the sub-control unit 91, and the stop operation is completed for all the spinning reels, and the game is ended. A game end command that can specify that the game has ended is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, when receiving the game end command, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the combination of symbols stopped on the reel based on each stop command received during the game, and the player at the reel When a specific symbol combination is stopped in an area visible from the side, a backlight effect is performed to change the visual appearance of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives a game end command, a combination of specific symbols is stopped in an area visible from the player side on the reel, and the reel front effect is not being executed. That is, when no image or the like is displayed on the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, all LEDs constituting the reel LED 55 via the LED drive circuit 93, that is, the first of the reels are used as a backlight effect. The LEDs corresponding to the area and the second area (the second to fourth stages of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the first and second stages) are simultaneously turned off and lit (high brightness). By controlling the lighting mode to change and blink a predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment), the visual recognition mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R visible from the player side is changed.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives the game end command, the specific symbol combination is stopped in the area of the reel that is visible from the player side, and the reel front effect is being executed. In this case, that is, in a state where an image or the like is displayed on the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, as a backlight effect, all the LEDs constituting the reel LED 55 via the LED drive circuit 93, that is, the reel LEDs corresponding to the first area and the second area (reel 2L, 4C, and 2R areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the first and second stages) are turned on at the same time (low luminance) and turned on ( By controlling the lighting mode to be changed by a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment) to high brightness), the visual mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that can be viewed from the player side is changed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the second area (first and fifth stages) of the reel is invisible and the first area (second to fourth stage) is visible. When the indicator symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped as a specific symbol combination on the invalid line LM3 in the state, a backlight effect is performed, and the first region and the second region of the reel are performed. All the corresponding reel LEDs 55 are blinked simultaneously. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), in a state where the first area and the second area of the reel are visible, an index symbol combination “watermelon” is displayed as a specific symbol combination on the invalid line LM6 passing through the second area. When “-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped, a backlight effect is performed, and all the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the first area and the second area of the reel are blinked simultaneously. Regardless of the state in which the backlight effect is performed, the sub-control unit 91 blinks all the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the first area and the second area of the reel at the same time by common control. .

  As described above, when the predetermined symbol or the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at the end of the game, the sub-control unit 91 performs the first area ( The reels 2L that are visible from the player side by controlling all the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the second region (the second to fourth regions) and the second region (first and second tiers) to blink. The visual recognition mode of 2C and 2R is changed to suggest that a specific symbol combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C and 2R.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs the common control to control the reel first and second reels regardless of whether the above-described shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the shielding position and the second region of the reel is visible. Since all the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the first area and the second area are blinked at the same time to perform the backlight effect, the shielding members 211 and 221 are operated for each reel when performing the backlight effect. It is determined whether or not the second area is visually recognizable, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area that is visually recognizable is specified, and the LED that configures the reel LED 55 is turned on / off. Therefore, the control load caused by the backlight effect can be reduced.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the front effect of the reel when executing the backlight effect, and the image or the like is displayed on the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55 is turned on. The transmissive area 51b is irradiated with a luminance higher than the low-luminance lighting by changing between high-luminance lighting and low-luminance lighting without turning off the mode. In addition, the backlight effect can be executed while ensuring the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface of the transmission region 51b.

  In the backlight effect, all the reel LEDs 55 including the LED corresponding to the second area in addition to the first area are blinked, but the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position. When the second area of the reel is not visible from the player side and only the first area is visible, the irradiation light of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the second area of the reel is affected by the shielding members 211 and 221. Therefore, the visual aspect of only the first area is changed. Further, when the second region of the reel is visible from the player side because the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding position, the irradiation light of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the second region of the reel. Reaches the player side without being blocked by the shielding members 211 and 221, so that all the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the first area and the second area of the reels blink, and the first area and the second area The visual aspect is changed.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment, as a specific symbol combination that the player feels advantageous, for example, in a state where only the first area is visible as shown in FIG. The first combination that passes through the first area without passing through the second area of the reel (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4) when the symbol combination constituting the (small part or replaying part) stops on the winning line LN On top of that, a predetermined effect combination (in this embodiment, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, which is a combination of index symbols) is stopped, and a backlight effect that controls all reel LEDs 55 to flash simultaneously is provided. And change the visual appearance of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to suggest that the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line.

  In addition, as a specific symbol combination that the player feels advantageous, for example, in a state where the second region is visible as shown in FIGS. When the symbol combination constituting the combination (small role or replaying combination) stops on the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (book) is placed on the second line (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) passing through the second area of the reel. In the embodiment, the combination of index symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, “cherry-any-any” (any indicates any symbol), “bell-bell-bell”, etc.) are stopped. Thus, the sub control unit 91 performs a backlight effect. In the backlight production at this time, when only the first region is visible, the reels 2L, 2C are controlled by causing all the reel LEDs 55 to blink at the same time by the same control as when performing the backlight production. The visual aspect of 2R is changed to suggest that a specific symbol combination is stopped on the second line.

  In this way, the sub-control unit 91 allows the second line in a state where the second region is visible even when a specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line in a state where only the first region is visible. Even when a specific symbol combination is stopped, a backlight effect is performed by controlling all the reel LEDs 55 to blink by common control.

  In addition, the specific symbol combination that the player feels advantageous is stopped in the viewable area of the reel, so that the backlight effect is performed. The specific symbol combination that the player feels advantageous In the state where only the first area of the reel is visible, the first line (winning line LN, invalid) is stopped by the combination of symbols constituting a predetermined combination (small combination or replaying combination) being stopped on the winning line LN. In the state where the predetermined symbol combination to be stopped on the lines LM1 to LM4) and the second area are visible, the symbol combination constituting the predetermined combination (small combination or replay combination) stops on the winning line LN By doing so, a predetermined symbol combination that will stop on the second line (invalid lines LM1 to LM4) is included.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the sub-control unit 91 is in the case where the symbol combination in which no winning occurs on the winning line LN is stopped at the end of the game (that is, in the case of losing), When only one area is visible and a specific symbol combination is not stopped on the first line, the backlight effect is not performed, but the end of the game is performed as shown in FIG. Even when the symbol combination where no winning occurs on the winning line LN sometimes stops (that is, in the case of losing), the first area and the second area of the reel are visible on the second line. When a specific symbol combination (for example, “cherry-any-any”) is stopped, as described above, all the reel LEDs 55 are controlled in the same manner as when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line. Flashing Controlled so as to perform the backlight performance with.

  In this way, when only the first area of the reel is visible, the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line passing through the first area without passing through the second area, and the first area and the second area are The specific symbol combination may be stopped on at least one of the first line or the second line passing through the second area when visible, but the second line when only the first area is visible Even if a specific symbol combination is derived, the backlight effect is not performed. Therefore, the second area cannot be visually recognized, and the player cannot recognize whether the specific symbol combination is stopped on the second line. By avoiding the light effect being performed, it is possible to prevent misidentification when a specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment, as a lottery target for internal lottery, is provided with a medal as a privilege and a specific small role accompanied by the right of AT, a specific replay role with a replay As shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the symbol combination constituting the specific small role stops at the winning line LN, the specific symbol combination (in this embodiment, “cherry-any-any”) Is stopped on the first line (in this embodiment, the winning line LN), while the symbol combination constituting the specific re-game is stopped in the winning line LN, the specific symbol combination (in this embodiment, “Cherry” -Any-any ") is stopped on the second line (in this embodiment, the invalid line LM6), and the specific symbol combination stops in the visually recognizable area of the reel. It is made to feel that the interest. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), even if the combination of symbols constituting the specific small combination or specific re-playing combination is not stopped on the winning line LN, the specific combination on the second line is specified. By stopping the symbol combination, the player feels advantageous.

  A slot machine, which is a conventional gaming machine, is provided with shielding means that can operate the front side of the reel, and the viewing area of the reel is changed depending on whether or not a part of the reel is shielded by operating the shielding means. There is something.

  In such a configuration, since the lighting control of the backlight of the reel is changed according to the visual recognition area of the reel that is changed by the operation of the shielding means, the load when controlling the backlight is high.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that can be variably displayed by rotating, Shielding members 211 and 221 that are operatively arranged on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. When 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position as the first position, the area from the second stage to the fourth stage of the reel is visible as the first area among the areas on the front surface of the reel, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are visible. Is positioned at the non-shielding position as the second position, the first and fifth stages of the reel are visible as the first and second areas of the front area of the reel, and the shielding member 211 is visible. Regardless of whether the 221 is located in the first position or the second position, the back when the specific symbol combination that the player feels advantageous is derived in the viewing area of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. By changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, which is the irradiation means, by changing the lighting mode, the viewing mode of both the first area and the second area of the reel is changed, so that the viewing areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change. However, since common control is sufficient, the control load caused by changing the visual appearance of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be reduced.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to include the reel LED 55 that irradiates from the back side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as irradiating means. The structure provided with light-emitting devices, such as LED, may be sufficient.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives a value advantageous to the player by stopping on the predetermined first specific symbol combination reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The predetermined second specific symbol combination may be controlled in a situation advantageous to the player by stopping on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Therefore, these first specific symbol combinations and A configuration in which the player feels advantageous by stopping the second specific symbol combination, and a value that is advantageous to the player is not provided, although a value that is actually advantageous to the player is not provided. A specific symbol combination similar to the combination, which may not be a situation that is actually advantageous or advantageous for the player, but is an advantageous situation for the player, and may indicate an advantageous situation. Specific symbol combination similar to symbol combination for reel 2L, 2C, also by stopping the 2R, can feel as advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the first position, that is, when the first area of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is visible from the first area and the second area. In addition, when a specific symbol combination is stopped in the first area, and when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the second position, that is, both the first area and the second area of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are visible. In such a case, the specific symbol combination is stopped in the visual recognition region of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the specific symbol combination is stopped in at least one of the first region and the second region. However, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the first position, that is, when only the first area is visible among the first area and the second area, a specific symbol combination is derived in the second area. Is Without backlight effect, so that does not change both the visual aspect of the first region and the second region by the reel LED55 is irradiation means.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a value that is advantageous to the player is given by deriving a specific symbol combination in the first area, and a value that is not advantageous to the player is given to the first area. Since the specific symbol combination can be stopped in the second area even when the reel is stopped by the reel, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the first position to the second position so that the reel visual recognition area is changed to the second area. By enlarging to the second area in addition to the one area, it is possible to make a symbol combination that does not feel advantageous if the visual recognition area is not enlarged be felt as an advantageous symbol combination.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the combination of symbols constituting a specific combination (small combination or replay combination) stops on the winning line LN, so that the second line passing through the second area of the reel (invalid lines LM1 to LM1) 4) Above, a predetermined symbol combination (in this embodiment, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, “cherry-any-any”, which is a combination of index symbols (any indicates any symbol), “ "Bell-Bell-Bell" etc.), and in such a configuration, there is a role in which the predetermined symbol combination may be won together with benefits (special role, AT right, etc.) in an internal lottery. When the winning combination is the same or similar to the symbol combination that stops in the first area, when the second area of the reel is visible, the symbol combination that constitutes a specific combination stops on the winning line LN, On the second line By predetermined symbol combination is stopped, it is possible to feel the predetermined symbol combination and advantageous symbol combination.

  Next, the visual recognition mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a liquid crystal display 51 in which a display area 51a is disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A shielding unit 200 having shielding members 211 and 221 capable of moving forward and backward between the region 51a and shielding the second region of the reel.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the slot machine 1, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have a substantially cylindrical shape and are disposed inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1. Therefore, in the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, The second region that may be shielded by 211 and 221 is located deeper in the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 than the first region that is not shielded by the shielding members 211 and 221. Therefore, the second region portion of the reel has a structure in which incident light from the outside of the housing 1a (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as “external light”) is less likely to reach than the first region portion.

  Further, a reel LED 55 is provided inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the LEDs constituting the reel LED 55 are arranged so that the distances from the inner peripheral surface of the reel are substantially the same. Therefore, the distance between the LED corresponding to the second area of the reel and the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is compared with the distance between the LED corresponding to the first area of the reel and the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. It has a wide structure.

  In addition, the shielding unit 200 is disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the shielding members 211 and 221 located at the shielding unit 200 main body and the non-shielding position inhibit the incidence of external light, The second region may be darker than the first region of the reel.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a structure in which the second area is relatively darker than the first area of the reel. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, as the reel LED 55 corresponding to the first area, three LEDs are provided per symbol, As the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to the two regions, four LEDs are provided per symbol, and the second region can be irradiated with more reel LEDs 55 than the first region. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can emit light with substantially the same brightness by driving the LEDs constituting the reel LED 55 with a common drive signal.

  As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which the second region is darker than the first region of the reel even when the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the non-shielding position. By illuminating the second area brighter than the first area with a larger number of reel LEDs 55 than in the first area, the predetermined pattern is stopped in the first area of the reel and stopped in the second area. The visual mode at the time is made substantially the same. In particular, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the predetermined symbol stops at the first stage of the reel 2L, or when the predetermined symbol stops at the fifth stage of the reel 2L as shown in FIG. 15 (b). As shown in FIG. 15C, when the predetermined symbol is stopped at the fifth stage of the reel 2L or the fifth stage of the reel 2C, the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol is substantially the same. Although not shown, when the predetermined symbols are stopped at the first and fifth stages of the reels 2C and 2R, the visual appearance of the predetermined symbols is substantially the same.

  In the present embodiment, the second area of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be irradiated with more reel LEDs 55 than the first area, so that even if the predetermined symbol stops in the first area, the second area For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the distance between the LED corresponding to the second area of the reel LED 55 and the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to be substantially the same even if the area is stopped. The configuration is such that the distance between the LED corresponding to the first area and the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is narrowed to increase the illuminance of the second area compared to the illuminance of the first area, or FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the predetermined design is changed to the first of the reel by adjusting the installation angle of the LED corresponding to the second area of the reel LED 55 to increase the illuminance in a particularly dark part of the second area. Visual state when stopped in one area When visually recognizable and may be configured so as to substantially equalize the time of stopping the second region.

  Next, an example of a combination to be a lottery target of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and a visual recognition mode of the reel when the symbol combination constituting the combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are shown in FIGS. 21 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41, for example, as a lottery target for internal lottery, for example, first role, first role + privilege, second role, second role + privilege, third role, third role + Bonus, 4th role + bonus, 5th role + bonus. Here, the first role to the fifth role are each a specific small role or re-playing role, and the privilege is to be controlled in an advantageous state for the player, for example, at the same time as the special role described above. Winning, AT's right to win.

  In addition, in the internal lottery, these roles are won at a predetermined winning ratio (for example, a1 to e2). The winning ratio of the second role + privilege is equal to the winning ratio of the third role + privilege in the total of the winning ratio of the third role and the winning ratio of the third role + privilege. In particular, the benefits of the privilege won together with the fourth role and the privilege won together with the fifth role are the same.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives an internal lottery command that can specify the result of the internal lottery from the main control unit 41 at the start of the game, the sub role 91 includes the first role, the first role + privilege, the second role, 2nd role + bonus, 3rd role, 3rd role + bonus, 4th role + bonus, 5th role + bonus is identified, and if the specific role is elected, shielding A shielding member operation lottery for determining whether or not to move the members 211 and 221 from the shielding position to the non-shielding position is performed, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are unshielded from the shielding position by winning in the shielding member operation lottery. The second region is controlled to be in a non-shielding state by operating to the position. In the shielding member operation lottery, the first role, the first role + privilege, the second role, the second role + privilege, the third role, the third role + privilege, the fourth role + privilege, the fifth role + as the specific role Regardless of which of the benefits is won, 50% will be won.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the symbol combination constituting the first combination stops on the winning line LN, the first line that passes through the first area without passing through the second area of the reel (this embodiment) In the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4, the specific symbol combination, for example, the index symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped. In the internal lottery, since the first combination may be won together with the bonus, when the symbol combination of the first combination stops at the winning line LN and a specific symbol combination stops at the first line , Benefits may be granted.

  The sub-control unit 91 wins the shielding member operation lottery at a rate of 50% when the first role and the first role + privilege are won as the specific role in the internal lottery, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are not used. Move to the shielding position to make the first and second areas of the reel visible, and do not win the shielding member operation lottery at a rate of 50%, and keep the shielding members 211 and 221 at the shielding position. When the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the non-shielding position and the first and second areas of the reel are visible, the first combination of symbols stops at the winning line LN, so that the first line becomes the first line. The possibility that a privilege is given when a specific symbol combination is stopped, the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position, and only the first region of the reel is visible, The symbol combination stops at the winning line LN A possibility of privilege is given when a particular symbol combination on the first line is stopped in, but adapted to the same.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the symbol combination constituting the first combination stops on the winning line LN, the second line passing through the second area of the reel (for example, invalid lines LM5, 6). ), The specific symbols constituting the specific symbol combination (for example, the index symbols “watermelon”, “cherry”, etc.) do not stop, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the non-shielding position or at the shielding position. The specific symbol combination that can be visually recognized does not change depending on the position.

  In the shielding member operation lottery, when the first role + privilege is won as a specific role, that is, when a privilege is granted, the percentage of winning is increased and the privilege is given to the player. It is good also as a structure which makes it easy to visually recognize the 2nd area | region of a reel when it is an advantageous situation. In such a configuration, when the advantage of the privilege changes, the higher the advantage, the higher the ratio of winning the shielding member operation lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the symbol combination constituting the second combination stops on the winning line LN, the second line passing through the second area of the reel (in the present embodiment, among the invalid lines LM5 to LM10). A specific symbol combination, for example, an index symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped in the invalid line LM6). In the internal lottery, since the second combination may be won together with the bonus, when the symbol combination of the second combination stops on the winning line LN and a specific symbol combination stops on the second line , Benefits may be granted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the symbol combination constituting the third combination stops on the winning line LN, the first line passing through the first area without passing through the second area of the reel (in this embodiment). A specific symbol combination, for example, a combination of index symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped in the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4. In the internal lottery, the 3rd role may be won together with a bonus, and when the symbol combination of the 3rd role stops at the winning line LN and a specific symbol combination stops at the 1st line , Benefits may be granted.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 shields at a rate of 50% when the second role, the second role + privilege, the third role, the third role + privilege is won as the specific role in the internal lottery. By winning the member operation lottery, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved to the non-shielding position so that the first area and the second area of the reel are visible, and the shielding member operation lottery is won at a rate of 50%. By not doing so, the shielding members 211 and 221 are maintained at the shielding position. In addition, the winning ratio of the second role + privilege in the total of the winning ratio of the second role and the winning ratio of the second role + privilege, and the total of the winning ratio of the third role + the winning ratio of the third role + third role + privilege Since the winning combination of the third role and the bonus is the same, when the symbol combination of the second role stops on the winning line LN, the specific symbol combination is stopped on the second line passing through the second region. Occasionally, a special symbol combination is stopped on the first line that passes through the first region without passing through the second region because the symbol combination of the third role stops on the winning line LN. The possibility that a privilege is sometimes given is the same.

  The fourth combination is a special combination, and when the fourth combination wins, it shifts to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21A, the symbol combination constituting the fourth combination is a special symbol for the first line (in this embodiment, the winning line LN and the winning line LN among the invalid lines LM1 to LM4). The combination (in this example, “7-7-7”) is stopped, and the specific symbol combination constituted by the index symbols is stopped on the second line (invalid lines LM5 to 10) passing through the second region. There is no such thing.

  The fifth combination is a special combination, and when the fifth combination wins, it shifts to an advantageous state that is the same as the advantageous state transferred by winning the fourth combination. As shown in FIG. 21B, when the symbol combination of the fifth combination stops at the winning line LN, the second line passing through the second area of the reel (in this embodiment, the invalid line among the invalid lines LM5 to LM10). LM6) a special symbol combination, for example, the index symbol combination “7-7-7” is stopped and a specific symbol composed of the index symbols on the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to LM4). The combination will not stop.

  Since the advantageous state controlled with the winning of the fourth role and the advantageous state controlled with the winning of the fifth role are the same advantageous state, the symbol combination of the fourth role is stopped on the winning line LN. When the special symbol combination is stopped in the first line, the advantage of the advantageous state that shifts, and the special symbol combination in the second line is stopped by stopping the symbol combination of the fifth role in the winning line LN. The advantage of the advantageous state that shifts at the same time is the same.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the sub-control unit 91 determines that the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the shielding position when it is specified that the symbol combination of the fifth role has stopped on the winning line LN. When the symbol combination of the fifth role is stopped on the winning line LN, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the shielding position to the non-shielding position so that the second area of the reel can be visually recognized. Control to be. As a result, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position, when the symbol combination of the fifth role is stopped at the winning line LN and controlled as an advantageous state as a privilege, the shielding members 211 and 221 are It is possible to indicate that the special symbol combination that has been moved to the non-shielding position and stopped at the second line is visible, and that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state.

  In this embodiment, the advantageous state controlled with the fourth winning combination and the advantageous state controlled with the fifth winning combination are the same advantageous state. However, these advantageous states are advantageous. It is sufficient that the degrees are the same, and both are the same kind of advantageous state, but the same advantageous advantageous state may be applied, or different advantageous states may be applied to the advantageous state of the same advantageous degree. As the state, for example, an advantageous state controlled by winning a special role, an AT state controlled by an AT, or the like may be applied.

  A slot machine, which is a conventional gaming machine, is provided with shielding means that can operate the front side of the reel, and the viewing area of the reel is changed depending on whether or not a part of the reel is shielded by operating the shielding means. There is something.

  In such a configuration, the visibility of the reel differs between the area that can be visually recognized by the operation of the shielding means and the area that is originally visible, and the reel viewing area is enlarged by the operation of the shielding means. There is a possibility that the visual recognition mode of the symbol which is the identification information arranged above changes depending on the position where the identification information is stopped.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that can be variably displayed by rotating, Shielding members 211 and 221 that are operatively arranged on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. When 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position as the first position, the area from the second stage to the fourth stage of the reel is visible as the first area among the areas on the front surface of the reel, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are visible. Is positioned at the non-shielding position as the second position, the first and fifth stages of the reel are visible as the first and second areas of the front area of the reel, and the shielding member 211 is visible. When the 221 is located at the second position, the second area is darker than the first area of the reel. When the shielding members 211 and 22 are located at the second position, the predetermined symbol is the first pattern. Since the reel is illuminated by the reel LED 55 as the irradiating means so that the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol is the same when stopped in the area and when stopped in the second area, the shielding members 211 and 221 Even if the visual recognition area of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R expands to the second area in addition to the first area by moving from the first position to the second position, the first pattern is also stopped when the predetermined symbol stops in the first area. Even when stopped in two areas, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the predetermined symbol is a different symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the reel LED 55 is applied as the irradiation means for irradiating the reel, and the visual recognition mode of the predetermined symbol when the predetermined symbol stops in the first region and when the predetermined symbol stops in the second region. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated so that they are the same, but when the predetermined symbol stops in the first area and when the predetermined symbol stops in the second area, the predetermined symbol is visually recognized. The configuration may be such that the aspect is substantially the same by the irradiation means. Even if it is such a structure, there exists the same effect by applying this invention.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reel LED 55 is applied as the irradiation means for irradiating the reel, and irradiation is performed from the rear side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. However, the irradiation means irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. As a result, when the predetermined symbol stops in the first region and when it stops in the second region, the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol may be the same or substantially the same. A light emitting device such as an LED or a cold cathode tube that irradiates from the front side of the reel may be provided and irradiated from the front side of the reel, or a configuration that irradiates from the rear side and front side by the light emitting device and the reel LED. good. Even if it is such a structure, there exists the same effect by applying this invention.

  Further, in this embodiment, the slot mine 1 has reels 2L, 2C, and 2R disposed in the back of the casing 1a, and the reel 2L, 2C, and 2R have a second region located deeper than the first region. Although it is a structure which becomes dark, as a structure where a 2nd area | region becomes darker than a 1st area | region when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located in a 2nd position, for example, the shielding members 211 and 221 or the said shielding members 211 and 221 concerned A structure in which the second region is darker than the first region due to the shadow of the drive mechanism and other structures may be used. Even if it is such a structure, there exists the same effect by applying this invention.

  The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment includes a reel LED 55 that irradiates a predetermined area of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the inside. In the reel LED 55, the first area of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, the second to second stages. Whereas there are three LEDs that irradiate each area of the four stages, the number of LEDs that irradiate each area of the second area, ie, the first stage and the fifth stage, is four, ie, the first area Since the number of light sources to be irradiated is different from the number of light sources to irradiate the second region, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are in the second position, the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first region and the first The reel can be irradiated so that the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol stopped in the two areas is the same. Further, by using a configuration in which the number of light sources that irradiate the first region and the number of light sources that irradiate the second region are different, each light source is driven by a common drive signal using a plurality of light sources of the same type. For example, the control can be simplified and the control load can be reduced as compared with a case in which a plurality of types of light sources are used and control is performed using a drive signal for each type of light source. .

  In the present embodiment, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are in the second position, the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area is the same as the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the second area. The reel LED 55 is configured to irradiate the reel so that the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area is substantially the same as the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the second area. The reel may be irradiated by the irradiation means.

  In this embodiment, the number of the reels 55 that irradiate the first area of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, the second to fourth stages, is three, whereas the second area, that is, the first stage. And the number of reel LEDs 55 that irradiate each region in the fifth stage is set to four, that is, the number of light sources that irradiate the first region is different from the number of light sources that irradiate the second region. In the case where 221 is in the second position, the reel is irradiated by the irradiation means so that the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area is the same as the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the second area. In the configuration of irradiation, the reel is placed by the irradiation means so that the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area and the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the second area are the same or substantially the same. Irradiation configuration and Thus, for example, the light intensity for irradiating the first region is different from the light intensity for irradiating the second region, that is, the light intensity for irradiating the second region is made relatively higher than the light intensity for irradiating the first region. It may be configured. In such a configuration, only by adjusting the drive current and drive voltage of each LED constituting the reel LED 55, the pulse width of the drive signal, etc., the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area and the stop in the second area The reel can be irradiated so that the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol is the same or substantially the same. For example, it is not necessary to add a reel LED 55 corresponding to the second area of the reel as in this embodiment. So the cost of the slot machine will be reduced.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the reel is irradiated by the irradiation unit so that the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area and the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the second area are the same or substantially the same, For example, the distance from the light source that irradiates the first area of the reel to the first area is different from the distance from the light source that irradiates the second area of the reel to the second area, that is, the second area of the reel. Is shorter than the distance from the light source irradiating the first area of the reel to the first area, and the second area of the reel is made smaller than the first area of the reel. The configuration may be such that the reel LED 55 emits light with strong illuminance. In such a configuration, only by adjusting the distance between each LED constituting the reel LED 55 and the inner surface of the reel, the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first region and the predetermined symbol stopped in the second region are adjusted. The reel can be irradiated so that the visual appearance is the same or substantially the same. For example, it is not necessary to add the reel LED 55 corresponding to the second area of the reel as in this embodiment, so that the cost of the slot machine can be increased. Reduction.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the reel is irradiated by the irradiation unit so that the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area and the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the second area are the same or substantially the same, For example, the angle of the light source with respect to the first area of the reel is different from the angle of the light source with respect to the second area of the reel, that is, for the LED corresponding to the second area of the reel LEDs 55, Only by adjusting the installation angle of each LED so as to increase the illuminance in the dark part, the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the first area and the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol stopped in the second area are the same or The reels can be irradiated so as to be substantially the same. For example, it is not necessary to add the reel LED 55 corresponding to the second area of the reel as in the present embodiment. The cost of reduction of Shin.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding position as the second position, the first area (from the second stage to the fourth stage of the reel) of the front area of the reel. Area) and the second area (the first and fifth stage areas of the reel) are visible, and the second area includes the first stage, that is, the uppermost stage area of the reel as the 2-1 area. When the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the second position, the predetermined symbol on the reel is the 2-1 area. The reel LED 55 irradiates the reel as an irradiating means so that the visual appearance when the predetermined symbol is stopped and the visual appearance when the predetermined symbol is stopped in the area 2-2 are the same. The symbol stops in area 2-1 Even when the even when stopped at the 2-2 region, can be prevented corresponding symbol will by misidentified the player is different design.

  In addition, when the predetermined symbol stops in the area 2-1 and when the predetermined symbol stops in the area 2-2, the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol may be substantially the same by the irradiation unit. Even if it is a structure, there exists the same effect by applying this invention.

  When the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is located at the first position, the shielding member 211 that shields the uppermost stage of the upper front surface of the reel and the shielding member 221 that shields the lowermost stage of the lower front surface of the reel. And the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 can be operated independently. Therefore, the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 can be operated independently, that is, the shielding member 211 is moved to the first position. The shield member 221 is positioned at the second position while the shield member 221 is positioned at the second position while the shield member 221 is positioned at the first position. By positioning both the first position and the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 both in the second position, the variation of the visual recognition area of the reel is increased. It can be.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game, and the main control unit 41 stops in an area on the winning line LN as a determination area among the front areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Based on the design, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred. The first area of the reel includes the determination area, that is, the area on the winning line LN, and the second area does not include the determination area. The visual recognition area of the reel can be changed by operating the shielding members 211 and 221 without affecting the determination target area.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 is configured to give a privilege that is advantageous to the player, and the privilege is given as a specific event. Winning line LN that is the first line that passes through the first area of the reel and does not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an event that may be performed occurs The specific symbol combinations that are the same or similar to each other on the invalid lines 1 to 4 are not stopped, and the specific symbols that are the same or similar to each other on the invalid lines LM5 to 10 that are the second lines that pass through the second region. Since the symbol combination stops, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the first position to the second position, and the visual recognition areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are added to the first area and expanded to the second area. In Rukoto it can be readily recognized that a particular event has occurred in the visible specific symbol combination.

  In this embodiment, the specific symbol combination is stopped on the invalid lines LM5 to 10 when an event that may give a privilege advantageous to the player as a specific event occurs. When an event in which a privilege advantageous to the player is given occurs, the specific symbol combination may be stopped on the invalid lines LM5 to LM10.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 grants a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player as a privilege when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 includes a pay line LN, which is a first line that passes through the first area and does not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the specific symbol combination is derived on the invalid lines 1 to 4, the right to shift to the advantageous state may be given, and the specific symbol is displayed on the first line when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the first position. When the combination is stopped, there is a possibility that the right to shift to the advantageous state is given, and when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the second position, the specific symbol combination is stopped at the first line. Since the possibility that the right is granted is the same, the first viewing area is enlarged regardless of whether or not the viewing areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are enlarged by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221. The line can be expected to shift to an advantageous state by stopping the specific symbol combination.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment includes a winning line LN and invalid lines 1 to 4 that are first lines that pass through the first area and do not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a specific symbol combination is derived above, the right to shift to an advantageous state may be granted, and the specific symbol combination is stopped at the first line when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the first position. Sometimes the right to move to the advantageous state is granted, and when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the second position, the right is granted. Are the same or similar to each other on the invalid lines LM5 to 10 which are the second lines passing through the second region when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line. Since the predetermined symbol combination consisting of is not derived, even if the visual recognition area of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is enlarged by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221, in addition to stopping the specific symbol combination in the first line, Since the symbol combination is not stopped, it is misunderstood that there is a difference in the possibility of shifting to an advantageous state depending on whether or not the viewing areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are enlarged by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221. Can be prevented.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can grant the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the first region among the plurality of lines straddling the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a specific symbol combination is stopped on the winning line LN, which is the first line that does not pass through the second region, and the invalid lines 1 to 4, the right may be granted, and the specific symbol combination stops on the first line When a special symbol combination is stopped at the invalid lines LM5 to 10 which are the second lines passing through the second region, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the first position, the specific symbol combination on the first line Can be made visible and a special symbol combination derived to the second line can be made visible by moving the shielding members 211 and 221 to the second position. Therefore, when a specific symbol combination is derived on the first line, a special symbol combination derived on the second line by enlarging the visual recognition area of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the operation of the shielding members 211, 221. It is possible to notify the shift to the advantageous state.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can grant the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the first region among the plurality of lines straddling the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the specific symbol combination is stopped on the winning line LN and the invalid lines 1 to 4 that are the first lines that pass through the second area, the invalid lines LM5 to 10 that are the second lines that pass the second area The right may be granted even when a specific symbol combination is derived, and the right may be granted when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line, and the specific symbol combination on the second line Since the possibility that the right is granted when the is stopped is the same, regardless of whether it is the first line or the second line, the specific symbol combination is stopped to bring it to an advantageous state Expected to transition Rukoto can.

  Note that the main control unit 41 of this embodiment can grant the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and a specific symbol combination is added to the winning line LN and the invalid lines 1 to 4 as the first line. May be granted even when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the invalid lines LM5 to 10 which are the second lines passing through the second region, and the right may be given out of the first line. It is a configuration for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination stopped on the line LN, but when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 other than the winning line LN in the first line. In addition, the possibility that the right is granted and the possibility that the right is granted when the specific symbol combination is stopped in the second line may be the same.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment includes a winning line LN and invalid lines LM1 to LM1 which are first lines that pass through the first area and do not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Even when the specific symbol combination is stopped at the same time, even when the specific symbol combination is stopped at the invalid lines LM5 to 10 which are the second lines passing through the second region, the first state is shifted to the advantageous state. The advantage of the advantageous state that shifts when the specific symbol combination is stopped in the line is the same as the advantage of the advantageous state that shifts when the specific symbol combination is stopped in the second line. Regardless of whether or not the viewing areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are enlarged by the operations of 211 and 221, visible lines, that is, winning lines LN, invalid lines LM1 to 4 or invalid lines LM5 0 specific symbol combination on can suggest to transition to an advantageous state for the same advantageous degree by being stopped.

  In addition, the main control part 41 of a present Example has the advantage of the advantageous state which transfers when the specific symbol combination is stopped to the winning line LN among the first lines, and the specific symbol combination is stopped in the second line. The advantage of the advantageous state that is sometimes shifted is the same, but the advantageous state that is shifted when the specific symbol combination is stopped in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 other than the winning line LN in the first line. A configuration in which the advantage and the advantage in the advantageous state that shifts when the specific symbol combination is stopped in the invalid lines LM5 to 10 that are the second lines may be used.

  In this embodiment, as the specific symbol combination, the symbol combination composed of the same symbol is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. However, as the specific symbol combination, the symbol combination composed of different symbols is used. It may be configured to stop.

  Second Embodiment A slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding positions, the sub-control unit 91 stops when the predetermined symbol is stopped in the first area of the reel and in the second area. However, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured such that the predetermined symbol is the first area of the reel when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding positions. It is the structure which makes the visual recognition mode when stopped to the visual recognition mode when stopped in the 2nd field differ.

  In the first embodiment, when the symbol combination of the specific combination is stopped on the reel, the possibility that the privilege is given is the same regardless of the position where the specific symbol combination is stopped. In the example, when the symbol combination of the specific combination is stopped on the reel, the possibility that the privilege is given is changed depending on the position where the specific symbol combination is stopped.

  First, in the case where the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding positions, a configuration in which a visual recognition mode when a predetermined symbol stops in the first area of the reel and a visual appearance mode when stopped in the second area are different. This will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, the slot machine 1 includes reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. And the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, and is disposed between the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the liquid crystal display 51, and the uppermost stage (first stage) of the reel. And a reel front LED 57 capable of irradiating a symbol located in the second area consisting of the lowest level (fifth level) from the front side of the reel.

  The front LED 57 of the reel is composed of a plurality of LEDs that can irradiate the symbols of the uppermost stage (first stage) and the lowermost stage (fifth stage) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R with a predetermined color and brightness. It is possible to irradiate each symbol independently and change the visual appearance of the symbol.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22B, the light emission mode of the reel front LED 57 is changed to a rainbow color including a plurality of colors, and a predetermined pattern (for example, the first pattern) stopped in the second region is used. The pattern (7) of the aspect (white) is irradiated. As a result, the visual aspect of the predetermined symbol becomes the first aspect (white) when the symbol stops in the first area, while the visual aspect changes to the second aspect (rainbow color) when stopped in the second area. The visual mode when a predetermined symbol stops in the first area of the reel is different from the visual mode when the predetermined pattern stops in the second area.

  In addition, the pattern irradiated by the reel front LED 57 when it stops at the second area of the reel uses paint having a high reflectance, and the light emitted from the reel front LED 57 is reflected to the player side with a high reflectance. By doing so, the visibility of the symbol is enhanced.

  In this embodiment, a design can be irradiated from the front side of the reel as a configuration in which the visual appearance when a predetermined symbol is stopped in the first area of the reel is different from the visual appearance when the predetermined symbol is stopped in the second area. 23. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the LED corresponding to the first area among the reel LEDs 55 provided on the inner side of the reel can be irradiated with a normal single color (for example, white). On the other hand, the LED corresponding to the second area among the reel LEDs 55 is a multi-color LED that can be irradiated with a rainbow color including a plurality of colors. By irradiating from the side, when a predetermined symbol stops in the first region, the visual aspect of the symbol is changed to the first mode (for example, white) by irradiating with a single color LED. And when it stops in the 2nd field, a predetermined design stops in the 1st field of a reel by changing the visual recognition mode of the design concerned to the 2nd mode (for example, rainbow color) by irradiating with multi-color LED A configuration in which the visual recognition mode when it is performed and the visual recognition mode when stopped in the second region may be different.

  Further, as a configuration in which the visual appearance when a predetermined symbol stops in the first area of the reel and the visual appearance when stopped in the second area are different, for example, as shown in FIG. When the second region is visible, the region corresponding to the second region in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 has a predetermined transmittance (for example, 50%), and the back side is visible. By displaying a color filter image of a predetermined color (for example, white) and using the image as a filter, a predetermined pattern (for example, “7” in red) is displayed in the first area where the color filter image is not displayed. When the image is stopped (see FIG. 24 (b)), when stopped in the second area where the color filter image is displayed (see FIG. 24 (a)), the visual appearance of the predetermined symbol is changed. It may be configured.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the visual appearance when a predetermined symbol stops in the first area of the reel and the visual appearance when stopped in the second area are different, for example, as shown in FIG. A configuration may be adopted in which the lenticular lens sheet is disposed at a position corresponding to the second region, and in such a configuration, the predetermined region (for example, “7” in red) is the first region in which the lenticular lens sheet is not disposed. The visual appearance of the predetermined symbol is different between when it stops (see FIG. 25B) and when it stops in the second region where the lenticular lens sheet is disposed (see FIG. 25A). The structure to be able to be used is also acceptable.

  Next, a configuration in which the possibility of giving a privilege is changed based on the position where the specific symbol combination is stopped when the symbol combination of the specific combination is stopped on the reel will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the main control unit 41, for example, as a lottery target for internal lottery, for example, the 6th role, 6th role + privilege, 7th role, 7th role + privilege, 8th role, 8th role. + Bonus, 9th Role, 9th Role + Bonus, 10th Role + Bonus, 11th Role + Bonus Here, the sixth to eleventh roles are each a specific small role or replaying role, and the privilege is to be controlled in a state advantageous to the player, for example, at the same time as the special role described above. It is elected and controlled to be in an advantageous state with the winning of the special role, and the AT right is elected and controlled by the AT.

  In addition, in the internal lottery, these roles are won at a predetermined winning ratio (for example, f1 to k2). The winning ratio of the seventh role + privilege is higher than the winning ratio of the eighth role + privilege in the total of the winning ratio of the eighth role and the winning ratio of the eighth role + privilege. In particular, the privilege won together with the 11th role has a higher advantage than the privilege won together with the 10th role.

  When the internal control command is received from the main control unit 41 at the start of the game, the sub-control unit 91 has the sixth role, sixth role + privilege, seventh role, seventh role + privilege, eighth, When a role, eighth role + privilege, ninth role, ninth role + privilege, tenth role + privilege, eleventh role + privilege is elected, and when the specific role is elected Then, a shielding member operation lottery for determining whether or not to move the shielding members 211 and 221 from the shielding position to the non-shielding position is performed, and by winning in the shielding member operation lottery, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the shielding position. Control is performed so that the second region is brought into the non-shielding state by operating to the non-shielding position. In the said shielding member operation | movement lottery, when a privilege is provided, it becomes easy to win. And when a 2nd area is a non-shielding state, when a specific symbol combination stops in the 2nd line (invalid line LM5-10) which passes through a 2nd area, among the symbols which comprise the specific symbol combination concerned The symbol located in the second area is irradiated from the front side of the reel by the reel front LED 57, so that the visual aspect of the symbol is different from the visual aspect when stopped in the first area.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b), when the symbol combination constituting the sixth combination stops at the winning line LN, the first line that passes through the first area without passing through the second area of the reel (this embodiment) Then, a specific symbol combination, for example, a combination of index symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped in the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to LM1-4. In the internal lottery, the 6th role may be won together with a bonus, and when the symbol combination of the 6th role stops at the winning line LN and a specific symbol combination stops at the 1st line , Benefits may be granted.

  The sub-control unit 91 is the case where the 6th role, the 6th role + privilege is won as the specific role in the internal lottery, and when the shielding member operation lottery is won, the shielding members 211 and 221 are brought into the non-shielding position. The first region and the second region of the reel are moved so as to be visible, and in the shielding member operation lottery, it is easy to win when a privilege is given. As shown in (a), with the shielding members 211 and 221 positioned at the non-shielding position and the first and second regions of the reel being visible, the symbol combination of the sixth role is placed on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 27 (b), there is a possibility that a privilege is given when a specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line by stopping, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position. Only the first area of the reel is visible , Compared to the possibility of symbol combination sixth roles have benefits is given when a particular symbol combination on the first line by stopping the winning line LN is stopped, so that the higher.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, when the symbol combination constituting the sixth combination stops on the winning line LN, the second line passing through the second area of the reel (for example, invalid lines LM5, 6). ), The specific symbols constituting the specific symbol combination (for example, the index symbols “watermelon”, “cherry”, etc.) are not stopped, and whether the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the non-shielding position. The specific symbol combination that can be visually recognized does not change depending on whether it is located in the position.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, when the symbol combination constituting the seventh combination stops on the winning line LN, the second line passing through the second area of the reel (in the present embodiment, among the invalid lines LM5 to LM10). A specific symbol combination, for example, an index symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped in the invalid line LM6). In the internal lottery, since the 7th role may be won together with a bonus, when the symbol combination of the 7th role stops on the winning line LN and a specific symbol combination stops on the 2nd line , Benefits may be granted.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (b), when the symbol combination constituting the eighth combination stops on the winning line LN, the first line passing through the first area without passing through the second area of the reel (in this embodiment). A specific symbol combination, for example, an index symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped in the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4. In the internal lottery, the 8th role may be won together with a privilege, so when the symbol combination of the 8th role stops at the winning line LN and a specific symbol combination stops at the 1st line , Benefits may be granted. When the symbol combination constituting the eighth combination stops on the winning line LN, the specific symbol combination does not stop on the second lines (invalid lines LM6 to 10) passing through the second area of the reel. ing.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 is the case where the 7th role, 7th role + privilege, 8th role, 8th role + privilege is won as the specific role in the internal lottery, and the screening member operation lottery is performed. When winning, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved to the non-shielding position so that the first area and the second area of the reel are visible, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are not won by winning the shielding member operation lottery. Is kept at the shielding position, and in the shielding member operation lottery, it is easy to win when a privilege is given. In addition, the winning ratio of the seventh role + privilege in the winning ratio of the seventh role and the winning ratio of the seventh role + privilege is the total of the winning ratio of the eighth role and the winning ratio of the eighth role + privilege. Since the winning combination of the 8th role + bonus is higher, the symbol combination of the 7th role stops at the winning line LN, and the specific symbol combination stops at the 2nd line passing through the 2nd area. If the symbol combination of the eighth role stops at the winning line LN, the specific symbol combination stops on the first line passing through the first region without passing through the second region. It is higher than the possibility that a privilege is granted when it is done.

  Although not particularly illustrated, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding position and the second region is in the non-shielding state, the symbol combination of the seventh role is stopped by the winning line LN. When a specific symbol combination is stopped in two lines, symbols positioned in the second region among symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are irradiated from the front side of the reel by the reel front LED 57 to visually recognize the symbol. The mode is made different from the visual mode when stopped in the first region.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the symbol combination constituting the ninth combination stops on the winning line LN, the first line that passes through the first area without passing through the second area of the reel (in this embodiment, the winning combination). The first specific symbol combination, for example, the index symbol combination “cherry-cherry-cherry” is stopped on the line LN and the invalid line LM4 of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4), and the second through the second region of the reel. A second specific symbol combination, for example, the index symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped on the line (in this embodiment, the invalid line LM10 among the invalid lines LM5 to LM10). In the internal lottery, the 9th role may be won together with a bonus, so the symbol combination of the 9th role stops at the winning line LN and a specific symbol combination on the 1st line or 2nd line When is stopped, a privilege may be given.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 is the case where the 9th role, 9th role + privilege is won as the specific role in the internal lottery, and when the shield member operation lottery is won, Is moved to the non-shielding position so that the first area and the second area of the reel are visible, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are maintained at the shielding position by not winning the shielding member operation lottery. In the shielding member operation lottery, since it is easy to win when a privilege is granted, the symbol combination of the ninth role is stopped on the winning line LN when the second area of the reel is visible. Thus, in addition to the first specific symbol combination stopped on the first line, a privilege may be given when the second specific symbol combination stopped on the second line is visible. The second area of the reel is approved for viewing If the combination of symbols in the ninth role is stopped on the winning line LN, the bonus may be given when only the first specific symbol combination on the first line is visible. It is getting higher.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is a case where the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position when it is specified that the symbol combination of the ninth role is stopped at the winning line LN, and the privilege is given. When the symbol combination is stopped at the winning line LN, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the shielding position to the non-shielding position so that the second area of the reel can be visually recognized. Control to be. Thereby, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position, when the symbol combination of the ninth role stops at the winning line LN and a privilege is given, the shielding members 211 and 221 are placed at the non-shielding position. The second specific symbol combination on the second line can be visually recognized, and it can be suggested that the privilege is given.

  Although not specifically illustrated, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the non-shielding position and the second region is in the non-shielding state, the symbol combination of the ninth role stops at the winning line LN. When a specific symbol combination is stopped in two lines, symbols positioned in the second region among symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are irradiated from the front side of the reel by the reel front LED 57 to visually recognize the symbol. The mode is made different from the visual mode when stopped in the first region.

  The tenth combination is a special combination, and when the tenth combination wins, it shifts to a first advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), the symbol combination constituting the tenth combination is stopped in the special symbol combination ("7-7-7" in this embodiment) on the winning line LN. Other specific symbol combinations do not stop on the second lines (invalid lines LM5 to LM10) passing through the region.

The eleventh role is a special role, and when the eleventh role wins, it shifts to the second advantageous state that is different from the first advantageous state that is shifted when the tenth role is won. . In the second advantageous state, the number of payout medals as the end condition is set to be larger than the number of payout medals as the end condition in the first advantageous state, and the advantage of the second advantageous state is the first It is higher than the advantage of the advantage state of 1.
As shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the symbol combination of the eleventh role is stopped on the winning line LN, the second line passing through the second area of the reel (in this embodiment, the invalid line among the invalid lines LM5 to LM10). LM6) a special symbol combination, for example, the index symbol combination “7-7-7” is stopped and a specific symbol composed of the index symbols on the first line (winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to LM4). The combination will not stop.

  The second advantageous state controlled with the winning of the eleventh role has more games to be controlled than the first advantageous state controlled with the winning of the tenth role, and the symbol combination of the eleventh role is The advantage of the second advantageous state that shifts when the symbol combination specific to the second line is stopped by stopping at the winning line LN is the first advantage that the symbol combination of the tenth role stops at the winning line LN. This is higher than the advantage of the first advantageous state that shifts when a specific symbol combination is stopped in one line.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the sub-control unit 91 determines that the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the shielding position when it is specified that the symbol combination of the eleventh role is stopped on the winning line LN. When the symbol combination of the eleventh role is stopped on the pay line LN, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the shielding position to the non-shielding position so that the second area of the reel can be visually recognized. Control to be. Thereby, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the shielding position, the shielding member 211 is used when the symbol combination of the eleventh role is stopped at the winning line LN and is controlled to the second advantageous state as a privilege. It is possible to indicate that the special symbol combination stopped at the second line is made visible by moving 221 to the non-shielding position, and to be controlled to the second advantageous state.

  Although not specifically illustrated, when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding position and the second region is in the non-shielding state, the symbol combination of the eleventh role is stopped at the winning line LN. When a special symbol combination is stopped in two lines, symbols located in the second area among symbols constituting the special symbol combination are irradiated from the front side of the reel by the reel front LED 57, and The viewing mode is made different from the viewing mode when stopped in the first region.

  A slot machine, which is a conventional gaming machine, is provided with shielding means that can operate the front side of the reel, and the viewing area of the reel is changed depending on whether or not a part of the reel is shielded by operating the shielding means. There is something.

  In such a configuration, no consideration has been given to the appearance of the symbol, which is identification information arranged on the reel due to the enlargement of the visual recognition area of the reel by the operation of the shielding means.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that can be variably displayed by rotating, Shielding members 211 and 221 that are operatively arranged on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the shielding position as the first position, the reels When the area from the second stage to the fourth stage of the reel is visible as the first area, and the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the non-shielding position as the second position, In the front area, the first stage and the fifth stage of the reel are visible as the first area and the second area, and when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the second position, the specific design is the first. Stop in area Since the specific symbol is made to be in a different visual aspect depending on whether or not it is stopped in the second region, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the first position to the second position to visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The interest by expanding the area to the second area in addition to the first area can be enhanced.

  The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment irradiates the second area of the reel with a color different from the first area by the reel front LED 57 provided on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The specific symbol can be set to a different visual aspect depending on the irradiation mode by the reel front LED 57 when stopped in the area and when stopped in the second area.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 irradiates the second area of the reel with a color different from the first area by the reel front LED 57 provided on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The specific symbol has a different visual aspect when the symbol stops in the first region and when the symbol stops in the second region. For example, a reel that irradiates from the rear side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A configuration in which the first region and the second region can be irradiated with different colors by the LED 55, specifically, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the first region of the reel is an LED that emits light in a single color (for example, white), The reel LED 55 corresponding to the second region is a multi-color LED that can emit light in a plurality of colors (for example, rainbow color). Ri By irradiating the second region from the back side, in the case specific symbol is stopped at the second region when it stops in the first region may be configured to different viewing aspect the specific symbol.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the specific symbol is different in the visual mode when the specific symbol stops in the first region and when the specific symbol stops in the second region, for example, the specific symbol is arranged on the front surface of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The visibility of the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is different between the first area and the second area. Specifically, the reel of the transmissive area 51b is visible in the state where the second area of the reel is visible. By displaying a color filter image of a predetermined color (for example, white) that has a predetermined transmittance (for example, 50%) in a region corresponding to the second region, the rear side is visible, and a specific pattern is displayed. The structure which makes the said specific symbol a different visual aspect by when it stops in the 1st area | region and when it stops in the 2nd area | region may be sufficient. In such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual appearance of the symbols stopped in the second area of the reel using only the existing liquid crystal display 51, and therefore it is possible to reduce the control load related to the control of the reel LED 55. Further, for example, since it is not necessary to add the reel front LED 57 or the multi-color LED reel LED 55 as in this embodiment, the cost of the slot machine is reduced.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the specific symbol is different in the visual mode when the specific symbol stops in the first region and when the specific symbol stops in the second region, for example, the first region of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and A configuration may be adopted in which a lenticular lens or the like is arranged on one side of the second area so that the first area and the second area of the reel are differently viewed from the player side. By adopting such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 controls the specific symbols to have different visual appearance modes when the specific symbols stop in the first region and when the specific symbols stop in the second region. Therefore, the control load can be reduced.

  When the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is located at the first position, the shielding member 211 that shields the uppermost stage of the upper front surface of the reel and the shielding member 221 that shields the lowermost stage of the lower front surface of the reel. And the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 can be operated independently. Therefore, the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 can be operated independently, that is, the shielding member 211 is moved to the first position. The shield member 221 is positioned at the second position while the shield member 221 is positioned at the second position while the shield member 221 is positioned at the first position. By positioning both the first position and the shielding member 211 and the shielding member 221 both in the second position, the variation of the visual recognition area of the reel is increased. It can be.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game, and the main control unit 41 stops in an area on the winning line LN as a determination area among the front areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Based on the design, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred. The first area of the reel includes the determination area, that is, the area on the winning line LN, and the second area does not include the determination area. The visual recognition area of the reel can be changed by operating the shielding members 211 and 221 without affecting the determination target area.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 is configured to give a privilege that is advantageous to the player, and the privilege is given as a specific event. Winning line LN that is the first line that passes through the first area of the reel and does not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an event that may be performed occurs The specific symbol combinations that are the same or similar to each other on the invalid lines 1 to 4 are not stopped, and the specific symbols that are the same or similar to each other on the invalid lines LM5 to 10 that are the second lines that pass through the second region. Since the symbol combination stops, the shielding members 211 and 221 are moved from the first position to the second position, and the visual recognition areas of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are added to the first area and expanded to the second area. In Rukoto it can be readily recognized that a particular event has occurred in the visible specific symbol combination.

  In this embodiment, the specific symbol combination is stopped on the invalid lines LM5 to 10 when an event that may give a privilege advantageous to the player as a specific event occurs. When an event in which a privilege advantageous to the player is given occurs, the specific symbol combination may be stopped on the invalid lines LM5 to LM10.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 grants a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player as a privilege when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 includes a pay line LN, which is a first line that passes through the first area and does not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the specific symbol combination is derived on the invalid lines 1 to 4, the right to shift to the advantageous state may be given, and the specific symbol is displayed on the first line when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the first position. When the combination is stopped, the specific symbol combination is stopped at the first line when the shielding members 211 and 221 are positioned at the second position, rather than the possibility that the right to shift to the advantageous state is given. When this is done, there is a high possibility that the right will be granted, so that the viewing area of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is expanded by the operation of the shielding members 211, 221, so that the viewing area of the reel is not expanded. It is possible to expect a transition to an advantageous state due to the specific symbol combination being stopped in the first line.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 grants a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player as a privilege when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 includes a pay line LN, which is a first line that passes through the first area and does not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a specific symbol combination is derived on the invalid lines 1 to 4, the right to shift to an advantageous state may be granted, and when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line, it passes through the second region. Since the special symbol combination is stopped on the invalid lines LM5 to 10 as the second line, the visual recognition area of the reel is expanded by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221, not only the specific symbol combination, Since special symbol combination 認領 zone is not visible unless expanded derived, can be expected to also shift to the advantageous state from the symbol combination becomes visible by viewing area of the reel is expanded.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 grants a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player as a privilege when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 includes a pay line LN, which is a first line that passes through the first area and does not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a specific symbol combination is derived on the invalid lines 1 to 4, the right to move to an advantageous state may be granted, and when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line, When a special symbol combination is stopped on two lines, and when the shielding members 211 and 221 are located at the first position, the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line and the right to shift to an advantageous state is granted. In addition, since the shield members 211 and 221 are moved to the second position at a higher rate than when the right to shift to the advantageous state is not granted, the special symbol combination stopped at the second line can be visually recognized. It is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility of shifting to an advantageous state.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and the main control unit 41 grants a right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player as a privilege when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 includes a pay line LN, which is a first line that passes through the first area and does not pass through the second area among the plurality of lines straddling the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the specific symbol combination is derived on the invalid lines 1 to 4 or when the specific symbol combination is derived on the invalid lines 5 to 10 which are the second lines passing through the second region, the transition is made to the advantageous state. When a specific symbol combination is derived on the second line rather than the possibility that the right to enter an advantageous state is granted when the specific symbol combination is stopped on the first line Right concerned Is higher than the lines that can be derived without expanding the reel viewing area by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM <b> 1 to 4. It is possible to expect a transition to an advantageous state by deriving a specific symbol combination to lines that can be derived by expanding, that is, invalid lines LM5 to LM10. Moreover, the sub-control part 91 stopped the visual aspect of the said symbol to the 1st area | region, when the structure symbol of a specific symbol combination stopped in the said 2nd area | region in the state which can visually recognize the 2nd area | region of a reel. Since the specific symbol combination derived in the second line includes a symbol with a different visual aspect from that when stopped in the first region, it may be expected to shift to an advantageous state. it can.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is configured to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on a symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN among the plurality of first lines. The possibility that the right is granted when the specific symbol combination is derived in the second line, rather than the possibility that the right line is placed in the advantageous state when the specific symbol combination is stopped in the winning line LN Therefore, a line that can be derived without expanding the reel visual recognition area by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221, that is, a line that can be derived by expanding the reel visual recognition area over the winning lines LN and invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4. In other words, it is possible to expect a transition to an advantageous state by deriving specific symbol combinations to the invalid lines LM5 to LM10. Moreover, the sub-control part 91 stopped the visual aspect of the said symbol to the 1st area | region, when the structure symbol of a specific symbol combination stopped in the said 2nd area | region in the state which can visually recognize the 2nd area | region of a reel. Because it is different from the visual aspect at the time, the specific pattern combination derived to the second line, that is, the ineffective lines LM5 to 10 includes a graphic of a visual aspect different from when stopped in the first region, so that the advantageous state is achieved. The transition can be expected.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is configured to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on a symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN among the plurality of first lines. When the specific symbol combination is derived in the second line rather than the possibility that the right to shift to the advantageous state is given to the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 other than the winning line LN when the specific symbol combination is stopped, Since the possibility of being given is higher, the reel viewing area is larger than the lines that can be derived without expanding the reel viewing area due to the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221, that is, the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM 1 to 4. By doing so, it is possible to expect a transition to an advantageous state by deriving a specific symbol combination in the lines that can be derived, that is, the invalid lines LM5 to LM10. Moreover, the sub-control part 91 stopped the visual aspect of the said symbol to the 1st area | region, when the structure symbol of a specific symbol combination stopped in the said 2nd area | region in the state which can visually recognize the 2nd area | region of a reel. Because it is different from the visual aspect at the time, the specific pattern combination derived to the second line, that is, the ineffective lines LM5 to 10 includes a graphic of a visual aspect different from when stopped in the first region, so that the advantageous state is achieved. The transition can be expected.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of this example shifts to the first advantageous state advantageous to the player when the special symbol combination is stopped on the winning line LN out of the first lines, and the second line (invalid line) 5 to 10), when a special symbol combination is derived, a transition is made to a second advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. Both the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are special prize winnings. However, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be different types of advantageous states, and one of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is awarded a special prize. A configuration in which the advantageous state controlled according to the above is applied, and the AT state controlled by the AT is applied to the other, so that the advantage of the second advantageous state is higher than the advantage of the first advantageous state. Even with such a configuration, special identification information is provided for a line that can be derived by enlarging the reel viewing area rather than a line that can be derived without enlarging the reel viewing area by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221. By deriving the combination, it is possible to increase the advantage of the shifted advantageous state. In such a configuration, it is possible to vary the degree of advantage by varying the number of games controlled to each advantageous state, varying the probability that each advantageous state is continued, or the like.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game, and the main control unit 41 passes through the first region among the plurality of lines that straddle the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Even when a special symbol combination is stopped on the winning line LN and invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4 which are not passed through the first line, a special symbol combination is applied to invalid lines LM5 to 10 which are the second lines passing through the second region. Even when the game is stopped, it is configured to shift to an advantageous state controlled by winning a special role as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and when the special symbol combination is stopped on the first line Since the advantage of the second advantageous state that shifts when the special symbol combination is stopped in the second line is higher than the advantage of the first advantageous state, the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221 causes the reel to The advantage of the shifted advantageous state is increased by deriving a special symbol combination on the second line that can be derived by expanding the visual recognition area of the reel rather than the first line that can be derived without enlarging the recognition area. be able to.

  In this embodiment, when a special symbol combination is stopped on the second line and the advantageous state is shifted, the advantageous state is shifted on the first line when the special symbol combination is stopped. The advantage is that the number of medals to be paid out is larger than the case, and the advantage is high. However, the special symbol combination is stopped on the second line because the conditions other than the number of medals paid out are different. In the case of shifting to the advantageous state, a configuration in which the degree of advantage is higher than that in the case of shifting to the advantageous state by stopping the special symbol combination in the first line may be used. As an advantageous state, in the configuration in which the advantageous state that shifts with the winning of a special role is applied, the number of medals to be paid out or the net increase number as the termination condition of the advantageous state, the number of games as the termination condition, the internal lottery in the advantageous state It is possible to change the advantage by changing any one or combination of the winning probability of the small combination, the number of medals to be paid out in the advantageous state, and the like.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is configured to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on a symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN among the plurality of first lines, and winning among the first lines. Since the advantage of the advantageous state that shifts when the special symbol combination is stopped in the second line is higher than the advantage of the advantageous state that shifts when the special symbol combination is derived for the line. The specific symbol combination is derived in the second line that can be derived by expanding the reel viewing area rather than the first line that can be derived without expanding the reel viewing area by the operation of the shielding members 211 and 221. Therefore, it is possible to increase the advantage of the advantageous state transferred.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stops the special symbol combination in the second line rather than the advantage in the advantageous state that shifts when a special symbol combination is derived in the winning line of the first line. The advantage state of the advantageous state that is shifted when the game is performed is higher, but the advantageous state that is shifted when the special symbol combination is stopped in the invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 other than the winning line LN in the first line. A configuration may be adopted in which the advantage in the advantageous state that shifts when the special symbol combination is stopped in the second line is higher than the advantage in the second line.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 wins a special role both when a special symbol combination is derived on the first line and when a special symbol combination is stopped on the second line. It is a configuration that shifts to the controlled advantageous state, but also shifts when a special symbol combination is derived on the winning line of the first line and when a special symbol combination is stopped on the second line As an advantageous state, an AT state controlled by the AT may be applied. In the configuration in which the AT state is applied as the advantageous state, the number of games as an AT end condition, the number of payout or net increase of medals as the AT end condition, the AT end rate or continuation rate, execution of navigation notification during AT The degree of advantage can be changed by changing any one or a combination of ratios and the like.

  Further, the main control unit 41 shifts to the first advantageous state when a special symbol combination is derived in the winning line of the first line, and changes to the first advantageous state when the special symbol combination is stopped on the second line. In the configuration for shifting to the two advantageous states, different types of advantageous states may be applied as the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. For example, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be applied. A configuration may be adopted in which an advantageous state controlled by winning a special role is applied to one of them, and an advantageous state controlled by an AT is applied to the other.

  In this embodiment, as the specific symbol combination, the symbol combination composed of the same symbol is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. However, as the specific symbol combination, the symbol combination composed of different symbols is used. It may be configured to stop.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applied to a gaming area. It may be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by firing a ball, and in particular, in a pachinko gaming machine, a rotatable reel and a predetermined area of the reel can be shielded. And a shield member operable at a position where the reel is shielded and a position where the reel is not shielded, and a configuration that can suggest a possibility of a situation advantageous to the player by causing the reel to derive a predetermined symbol In the present invention, the present invention may be applied.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that perform games,
A plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and a reel that can be variably displayed by rotating,
A movable member operably disposed on the front side of the reel;
With
When the movable member is in the first position, the first area of the first area and the second area constituting the front area of the reel is visible.
When the movable member is in the second position, the first area and the second area constituting the front area of the reel are visible,
A gaming machine in which the visual aspect of the specific identification information stopped in the first area is different from the visual aspect of the specific identification information stopped in the second area when the movable member is in the second position.

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