JP2018139725A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine preventing dissatisfaction of a player who performs adjustment operation.SOLUTION: Sound volume setting is not initialized at timing t1 when a player performs adjustment operation, and is initialized at timing t6 after passage of three demonstration states (approximately three minutes) from output of an adjustment command, thus maintaining the sound volume setting from when the adjustment command is outputted to when the three demonstration states (approximately three minutes) elapse even if the player does not change after the adjustment operation, and hence preventing dissatisfaction of the player who perform the adjustment operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

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

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

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

  As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine that can set an effect by a player and initializes the effect setting when a settlement operation is performed by the player (for example, Patent Document 1). ). In addition, there has been a slot machine that performs automatic settlement that settles without depending on the player's operation at the end of the bonus (for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-30064 JP 2014-018317 A

  In the slot machines disclosed in both Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, it is assumed that the player is replaced with another player after settlement, but the player may not be replaced after settlement. For this reason, as in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, if the player does not replace the effect setting performed by the player if it is immediately initialized when the settlement operation is performed Again, the player must make a production setting. As a result, the player may be dissatisfied.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that does not give dissatisfaction to a player who has performed a settlement operation.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Game value storage means (for example, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) for storing game values (for example, credits) owned by the player;
Volume setting means (for example, player side setting switch 70) for performing volume setting (for example, setting of the second volume level) that is a setting related to the volume based on a setting operation by the player;
A settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10) for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on a settlement operation by the player;
A settlement command output means for outputting a settlement command that can specify that the settlement operation has been performed by the player (for example, processing for outputting a command by the main control unit 41);
Initialization means for performing initialization of the volume setting performed by the volume setting means (for example, initialization processing for returning the volume to a default value by the sub-control unit 91),
The initialization means does not perform the initialization at the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player (for example, timing t1 shown in FIG. 19), while the settlement command is output by the settlement command output means. The initialization is performed after elapse of a predetermined period (for example, a period corresponding to three rounds of the demonstration at timings t3 to t6 at the time of the non-replay winning shown in FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, the volume setting is not initialized at the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player, and the initialization is performed after a predetermined period has elapsed since the settlement command was output. For this reason, even if the player does not change after the settlement operation, the volume setting can be maintained until a predetermined period elapses after the settlement command is output, and the player who performed the settlement operation is dissatisfied. Never give.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
Further comprising time measuring means (for example, processing for measuring time by the sub-control unit 91) for measuring the time after the payment command is output by the payment command output means,
The initialization unit performs the initialization assuming that the predetermined period has elapsed when the time measured by the time measuring unit reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) (for example, [Initialization processing of a modified example] About column)).

  According to such a configuration, since the volume setting is initialized when the time counted after the settlement command is output reaches a predetermined time, the player is switched after the settlement operation, and after the settlement operation In any case where the player does not change, the volume setting can be maintained for an appropriate time taken into consideration.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The initialization means performs the initialization after the elapse of a specific period after the game is over (for example, a period of three laps of the timing t3 to t6 shown in FIG. 20),
The specific period and the predetermined period are the same period (for example, timings t3 to t6 shown in FIG. 19 and timings t3 to t6 shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the period from when the settlement operation is performed by the player and the settlement command is output to the initialization is the same as the period after the game is completed until the initialization. Therefore, no dissatisfaction is given to the player who performed the checkout operation.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
When the re-play prize (for example, replay prize) that allows the variable display unit to be variably displayed without using the game value is generated (for example, at the replay prize), the initialization means When the settlement operation is performed and the initialization is not performed after the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, the period from the timing t3 to t6 at the time of the replay winning shown in FIG. 19), the replay winning is not generated ( For example, at the time of non-replay winning), the player performs the settlement operation, and after the predetermined period (for example, a period of three laps at the timing t3 to t6 at the time of non-replay winning shown in FIG. 19) elapses. Perform initialization.

  According to such a configuration, when a re-game winning that can be variably displayed on the variable display unit without using the game value is generated, the volume setting is performed even if a settlement operation is performed by the player and a predetermined period elapses. Is not initialized. Therefore, the volume setting can be maintained when there is a possibility that the player will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a re-game winning is occurring. On the other hand, when a re-game winning is not generated, a settlement operation is performed by the player, and initialization is performed after a predetermined period. For this reason, when there is a possibility that the player is changed after the settlement operation as in the case where no re-game winning is generated, the initialization can be performed. In this way, the sound volume setting performed by the player can be suitably initialized.

(5) In the slot machine according to (4) above,
When the re-game winning is occurring, the initialization means does not perform the initialization even after the payment operation is performed by the player and the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, as shown in FIG. 19). Thus, the volume does not return to the default value even after timing t6 at the time of replay winning).

  According to such a configuration, when there is a possibility that the player may not be replaced after the settlement operation as in the case where a re-game winning is occurring, the settlement operation is performed by the player and a predetermined period has elapsed. Since the volume setting is maintained even after that, the player can continue the game without setting the volume again.

(6) In the slot machine according to (4) or (5) above,
Store-side volume setting means (for example, a store-side setting switch 60) for performing store-side volume setting (for example, setting of the first volume level) based on a setting operation by a store clerk of the amusement store,
The initialization unit changes the volume setting performed by the volume setting unit to the store-side volume setting by performing the initialization (for example, the setting of the second volume level is changed to the first volume level). Reset to default value in settings).

  According to such a configuration, when initialization is performed, the volume setting performed by the player is changed to the store-side volume setting performed by the store clerk of the game shop. For this reason, when initialization is performed, settings relating to production can be performed as desired by the store clerk of the game shop.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (4) to (6),
Store-side volume setting means (for example, a store-side setting switch 60) for performing store-side volume setting (for example, setting of the first volume level) based on a setting operation by a store clerk of the amusement store,
The initialization unit performs the initialization when the store-side volume setting is performed by the store-side volume setting unit, so that the volume setting performed by the volume setting unit is changed to the store-side volume setting. The setting is changed (for example, when the setting of the first volume level is changed by operating the store side setting switch 60, the setting of the second volume level is returned to the default value in the setting of the first volume level).

  According to such a configuration, when the store-side volume setting is performed, the volume setting performed by the player is changed to the store-side volume setting performed by the store clerk of the game store. For this reason, when the store-side volume setting is performed, it is possible to perform the setting related to the production as desired by the store clerk of the game store.

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of (4) to (7),
A setting period (for example, a setting period during which the effect setting screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed) for performing the volume setting based on the setting operation by the player is provided,
During the setting period, the predetermined period does not elapse (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the demonstration state is controlled after timing t1 when the effect setting screen ends).

  According to such a configuration, since the initialization is not performed when a predetermined period elapses during the set period, the player is not dissatisfied.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows a shop side setting switch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of bonus, the symbol combination of a bonus, and the technical matter relevant to a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of appearance, the design combination of an appearance, and the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting aspect of various alerting | reporting parts. It is a figure for demonstrating the display pattern of the payout number display part. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation setting screen for adjusting a volume and a light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a shop side setting switch, a volume, and a light quantity. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the initialization based on settlement operation. It is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on a non-game state. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization based on the end of the effect setting screen. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the initialization process which concerns on a modification.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) are visible.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

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

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is started, a payment switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like are provided. Hereinafter, the operation of the settlement switch 10 by the player when the credit and the set bet number are settled is also referred to as a settlement operation. When a replay winning occurs, the bet number is automatically set, but in this case, the bet number is not settled even if the settlement operation is performed. That is, when the settlement operation is performed when the bet amount is automatically set, only the credit is settled. Regardless of whether or not there is a replay winning, only the credit may be settled when the settlement operation is performed, or both the credit and the bet number may be settled.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a payout number of medals and an error code in the event of an error (hereinafter referred to as a payout number display). 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 for informing the set number of bets, the insertion request LED 17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, and the start switch 7 can be operated to start the game. The start valid LED 18 for notifying that, and the start switch 7 are in a wait state (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting to start rotation since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). LED 19 during the wait to notify the replay after replay winning Replay During LED20 indicating that a being arm is provided.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  For example, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “white cherry”, and “bell” are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. "A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously displayed on the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, 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. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the transparent area 51b and the transparent window 3 corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). One bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number for one medal using the, and the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range using the credit The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the bet number (in the present embodiment, 2 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3 in the normal game state), and medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used for setting the game (return medals used for setting credits and bets) are returned, and the star that is operated when the game is started. A switch 7, the reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, and a 8R are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface of the operation panel constituting the front door 1b, that is, on the same surface.

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting an effect mode during the game. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, operation from the outside, such as being operated by the player who plays in the slot machine 1, is possible. When the player-side setting switch 70 is operated by the player, an effect setting screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can set the volume and amount of light in the effect during the game while the effect setting screen is displayed. The effect setting screen will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and an error such as the number of acquired medals in the BB and a foreign matter other than a regular medal inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. A game auxiliary display 12 is sometimes provided on which an error code indicating the contents is displayed.

  On the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set by 1 is lit, a 2BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set by 2 is lit, and that 3 bets are set. A 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a weight (Waiting to start reel rotation because a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) LED 19 indicating that it is in progress, and LED indicating that it is in a replay game An LED 20 is provided during replay. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 is provided to notify that the setting of the betting number by operating the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are turned on, respectively. Is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation; There is provided a set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 is provided on either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and a insertion medal sensor (disposed on the hopper tank 34a side from the flow path switching solenoid 30) for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a store side setting switch 60 is provided for performing a setting that is a reference for the effect mode during the game. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store side setting switch 60 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the store side setting switch 60. That is, the store side setting switch 60 is an operation means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed. The store clerk can set the reference for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the store side setting switch 60.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the store side setting switch 60 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The store clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 61. For each of the channels “0” to “F”, the volume and the amount of light in the production are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is referred to as a first volume level, and the light intensity level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is also referred to as a first light intensity level. For example, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level is set to the minimum volume level and the first light level level is set to the minimum volume level. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level set to the maximum volume level and the first light level level set to the maximum volume level are set.

  The steps for the volume and light intensity set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first volume level and the first light level step, whereas the player-side setting switch 70 is operated. Therefore, the steps for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second volume step and a second light amount step.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 by the player and the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk are also collectively referred to as a setting operation. That is, the setting operation is an operation performed by a player or a store clerk, and is an operation for performing an effect setting such as a volume setting or a light amount setting.

  Inside the housing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 5) is provided. Inside the housing 1a, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medal payment for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out from the outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b is provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members that are separated from each other and are provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected. The full tank sensor 35a detects that the amount of stored medal stored inside when the conductive member is brought into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds the predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Detects that it is in a tan state.

  A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. On the front surface of the power supply box 100, a validity / invalidity of a stop function for controlling a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of the BB or at the end of an AT (Assist Time). A stop switch 36a for selection is provided. AT is a period during which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. It is controlled by AT on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period.

  Further, on the front face of the power supply box 100, an automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of the BB is enabled / disabled. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state at power-on (startup), and for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times A reset / function switch 38 that functions as a reset switch and functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery in the setting change state, and is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF A power switch 39 is provided.

  The power box 100 is equipped with a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 that are operated when changing the setting value.

  The store clerk can operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the setting key switch 37. That is, the setting key switch 37 is an operating means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed.

  A door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the opening / closing of the front door 1b is provided above the side surface opposite to the side surface on which the power supply box 100 is provided. The door open detection switch 25 is in an ON state when the front door 1b closes the front side where the housing 1a is opened, while the front door 1b opens the front side where the housing 1a is opened. When it is in the OFF state.

  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 the bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start. When medals are inserted in excess of the maximum number among 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 or not the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a specific symbol combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and a combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. The winning line L2 set across the lines, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right side There are 5 types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right It is defined as a line.

  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.

  When all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that generate a small part in any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop To do. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols for generating a small combination in any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5 is stopped, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small combination is given to the player. Granting (credit addition, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1)), and one game is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101, and the game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90. Thus, an effect according to the gaming state is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power board 101 includes a hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a stop switch 36a, an automatic checkout switch 36b, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39. Is connected.

  The game control board 40 includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the setting key switch 37, and the reset are connected via the power supply board 101. / Setting switch 38 is connected, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  The game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, a game display unit 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, and a replay. The middle LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected. In addition, a hopper motor 34 b is connected via the power supply board 101, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer that includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d.

  The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a to Nyutoki, and the various other devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40 Each part of the control circuit mounted on the is directly or indirectly controlled. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  An effect switch 56, a store side setting switch 60, and a player side setting switch 70 are connected to the effect control board 90, and detection signals from these switches are input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  For example, when the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the sound at the minimum volume in accordance with the first volume level of “0”. 54, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum light amount in accordance with the first light amount step of “0”.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93 for performing sound output, sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 for providing a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on, and an effect control board 90 connected to the effect control board 90 The switch circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from the switch 56 and the 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. An output power interruption detection circuit 98 is mounted.

  The sub control unit 91 includes a microcomputer that includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub-control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

[Winner]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a bonus item, a bonus symbol combination, and technical matters related to the bonus. The name of a winning combination shows the name of a bonus that is a winning combination accompanied by a shift to an advantageous state, and the symbol combination column shows a combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. The payout number operation column indicates that the BB operates. In the remarks column, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 441 or more.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of re-gamer, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer, and technical matters related to the re-gamer. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, names of re-playing combinations Lip 1 to Lip 16 are shown as the names of the winning combinations. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination (re-playing combination) is a winning combination. In the payout number operation column, it is shown that a re-game is given in which the bet number of the next game is automatically set without using a medal (the next game can be performed without using a medal). ing. In the remarks column, other names of the replays 1 to 16 are shown. For example, the lip 1 is called a middle stage replay because the replays are arranged in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. In the remarks column, the game state (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination is shown for the replay that is an opportunity to transfer the game state. In the following description, replay may be simply referred to as “lip”.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams for explaining the types of small roles, symbol combinations of small roles, and technical matters related to small roles. In the winning combination name column of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the kind of small combination is shown as the winning combination name. Further, the symbol combination column indicates a symbol combination in which the winning combination is a prize. In the payout number operation column, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is shown.

[Spilled out]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the type of the outcome, the design combination of the outcome, and the technical matters related to the outcome. The outcome of FIG. 11 is when winning one of 9 bell left 1-8, 9 bells 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8, which will be described later, and winning 9 This is a specific missed outcome that is derived only when the winning prize winning combination is missed without being operated according to the operation procedure according to the type of the bell. For such a specific outcome, no medal is paid out. Further, in the remarks column of FIG. 9, index symbols corresponding to other names of winning combinations are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that can be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned when a combination of symbols that generate a prize stops on the winning line LN. For example, the index symbol of bell 1, bell 2, and AT1 to AT32 is “bell”, and the indicator symbol of watermelon is “watermelon”. In the present embodiment, a notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as a winning suggestion effect) for notifying a corresponding index symbol when winning a lottery target to be described later is executed.

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

[Game state transition]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, and bonuses that are improved compared to when the winning probability of a small role is in RT0 to RT4. Among them, the game state is controlled to any one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 12). Specifically, normal (most of games) is controlled by RT1. Then, when winning the preparation lip (Lip 4) in RT1, the process shifts to RT2, where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1. Furthermore, when the winning lip (Lip 5) is won in RT2, the process shifts to RT3 having a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT2. Further, in RT2, when a fall lip (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins or a bell spills (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process proceeds to RT1. Also, at RT3, when a falling lip (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins or bell spills (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process proceeds to RT1. RT2 and RT3 are gaming states that have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1 and are advantageous to the player.

  When one of BB1 to BB5 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG. The types of replays to be randomly selected are determined for each type of RT (see FIG. 13). During the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a bell winning can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

[Lottery eligible role]
FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object combinations (hereinafter, the winning lottery object combination is also referred to as a winning combination) for each gaming state. The lottery target column indicates the name, the winning combination combination column indicates the combination of winning combinations included in the lottery target, and the game status column indicates the lottery with a circle for each RT type. It indicates that the target combination is a lottery target. For example, the reach eye lip shown in FIG. 13 is a lottery target in any state of RT0 to RT3, but is not drawn in RT4. Also, in RT4, replays other than off, pass through, middle tier lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are set not to win. Instead, the winning probabilities of the middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are set higher in the RT4 state than in other RT states.

  Further, the replay will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. 13. For example, in the gaming state of RT1, the operation procedure (hereinafter also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for winning the lip 4 is determined to be different for each lottery target role. Yes. For example, the preparation lip 1 is set so that the lip 4 is awarded when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and the lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 is awarded when the first reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Has been. In the gaming state of RT1, when any of the preparation lips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is correctly answered, Lip 4 wins and the gaming state shifts to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in a gaming state other than RT4, a bonus may be won simultaneously with other winning combinations. For example, for BB1, when only BB1 wins alone, BB1 and reach eye lip, BB1 and middle cherry lip, BB1 and strong cherry lip, BB1 and weak cherry lip, BB1 and chance 1, BB1 and chance 2, and There are cases where a combination of BB1 and watermelon is won. In addition, in the bonus, for example, a common bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined that a winning combination is made with a very high probability. The common bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the common bell winning can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

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

  Also, for the 9 bell left 1-8, the 9 bell right 1-8, the 9 bell right 1-8, the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) to win the bell 1 or bell 2 that is not missed for each lottery target role Are defined differently. For example, in 1 of 9 bells, reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, and when the other reels 2C are stopped for the first time, they can be pulled in. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the winning order bell (top bell, AT1, AT12, AT23, AT30) wins only in the case, and when the pull-in is impossible, the outcome of the mid-out is derived.

  For the lottery target roles shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target role in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, in any state of RT0 to RT4, for example, “360” is determined as the number of determination values, and is won by 360/65536. Among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to a bonus or a small role is determined so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target roles, the number of determination values of each lottery target role corresponding to the re-playing role is determined so that the winning probability varies depending on the RT type.

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

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

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIG. 13, FIG. 14, etc.) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, when winning BB1, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when winning a watermelon, a watermelon winning flag is set. The winning flags of BB1 to BB5 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 to BB5 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

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

  When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 7 to 11 and the like) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. Further, the state shown in FIG. 12 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / replaying combination) are performed. Further, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting a game state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 12 and the like) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the game may be controlled to a non-game state after the previous game ends. More specifically, the period from when one game is completed by the end of the winning determination process until the bet amount is set is referred to as a non-game state. If a replay win occurs in the previous game, the bet number is automatically set. In this case, the non-game state is not entered or the non-game state is set for a very short period until the bet number is automatically set. become. The non-game state is canceled when any one of the operation of the single BET switch 5, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4 is performed by the player and the bet number is set again. .

[Demo state]
The slot machine 1 may be controlled to a demo state (demonstration state). The demo state is a state in which the slot machine 1 waits for a predetermined operation performed by the player, and is also referred to as a so-called game standby state or customer waiting state. When controlled in the demo state, the sub-control unit 91 executes a demonstration effect (demonstration effect). In the demonstration effect, for example, a character that appears in the effect of the slot machine 1 and the content of the story, an image explaining the effect to be executed, etc. flow in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. There is a period in the demo state, and as the demonstration effect, an effect is prepared in accordance with a period corresponding to one cycle of the demonstration state. The demonstration state in the present embodiment is about 1 minute in one cycle. For this reason, the break of the demonstration effect is about 1 minute.

  In the present embodiment, when a settlement operation is performed by the player, the demo state is controlled. In addition, the demo state is controlled when the elapsed time in the non-game state from the end of the previous game to the start of the next game reaches a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Furthermore, the demonstration state is controlled when the effect setting screen is finished.

  The demo state is canceled when any one of the operation of the single BET switch 5, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4 is performed by the player and the bet number is set again.

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

  In the non-AT, the main control unit 41 is a specific lottery object combination (in the present embodiment, the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, the watermelon, BB1 to BB5, which are shown in FIGS. 13 and 14) When (Bell) wins, an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control to AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding symbol symbol when any of the lottery object combinations is won and when any winning combination is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the index symbols of the lower right bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell are bells. In addition, the watermelon is not a symbol aligned with the invalid line LM4 and a symbol that may be aligned, but the same “bell” as the bell indicator symbol is defined as the specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R among combinations of winning symbols of the lower right watermelon included in the watermelon, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning the lower right watermelon. . When the watermelon is won, an effect using the index symbol and an effect using the specific winning symbol can be executed. In the notice effect, a character image of a symbol corresponding to the index symbol and the specific winning symbol is displayed. When the cherry lip is won, a notice effect (winning suggestion effect) indicating that the cherry is won is executed. For example, when winning a cherry lip (when winning a strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, or middle cherry lip), a character image corresponding to a cherry symbol is displayed.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, an internal winning command, an operation command for a stop switch and a start switch, a game state command, a settlement command, a demo command, an AT lottery command, A plurality of types of commands including a medium command and an AT game number command are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify that the number of bets has been set. The player can perform any one operation of the one-BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, and the medal insertion into the medal insertion unit 4. Sent when done. When the sub control unit 91 receives a BET command from the main control unit 41 in the demo state, the sub control unit 91 ends the demonstration effect being executed.

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

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation.

  The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The settlement command is a command that can specify that the settlement has been completed, and is transmitted when the settlement switch 10 is operated by the player. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the settlement command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls the demo state to execute the demonstration effect.

  The demo command is a command that can specify that the control is in the demo state. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the demo command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 executes the demonstration effect by controlling the demo state if the bet amount is not set.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls the predetermined notification means such as an effect based on a background image according to the state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, and an extra suggestion effect. However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like are notified to the main control unit 41. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by lighting only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. Further, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 5, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the extra winning effect is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, referring again to FIG. 12, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, depending on the operation procedure (operation order, operation timing) at the time of winning the bell at RT0, bell spillage that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived. (See FIG. 11). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, when winning the preparation lip, the process proceeds to RT2. In order to win the preparation lip, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the preparation lips 1 to 6 and winning the preparation lip.

  Even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of RT2. That is, as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the maintenance lips 1 to 3 may be won in RT2, and when one of the maintenance lips 1 to 3 is won, the winning maintenance lip is won. Predetermined push order (predetermined operation procedure. For example, the first left stop when the maintenance lip 1 is won, the first middle stop when the maintenance lip 2 is won, the right first when the maintenance lip 3 is won. When the stop operation is performed at 1 stop), Lip 1 can win and maintain RT2, while when the stop operation is stopped in a pressing order other than the predetermined pressing order, the fall replay (Lip 2, Lip 3) wins and falls to RT1 Resulting in.

  Furthermore, when winning at any one of 9 bell left 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8, 9 bell right 1-8 at RT2, Bell that is the outcome to move to RT1 by the operating procedure A spill is derived and falls to RT1. Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, there is a possibility that the entry lip may be won in RT2, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined pushing order, the entry lip (lip 5) wins and RT3 is won. May be controlled. However, even when controlled by RT3, depending on the pressing order and operation timing at the time of winning the bell, a bell spill that is the outcome of transition to RT1 is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

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

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

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

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

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

[Notification mode of various notification units]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of notification units that notify various types of information related to games. The various notification units change the notification mode at the time of winning a small role. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining notification modes of various notification units. As a notification unit of the slot machine 1, there are 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 (hereinafter referred to as a BET display unit) for notifying the set bet number as shown in FIG. Further, as the notifying unit of the slot machine 1, there is a payout number display unit (game auxiliary display) 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out as shown in FIG. Further, as a notifying part of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 15C, the reel LED 55 is turned on when the small role is won, and the transmission corresponding to the see-through window 3 for notifying that the small role has been won. There is an area 51b (hereinafter referred to as a winning display section).

  FIGS. 15A to 15C show the notification states of the various notification units when a middle bell win is generated as a small role winning as a result of playing a game (game). FIGS. 15D to 15F show notification states of various notification units when the initial state is reached due to the establishment of various conditions. For example, when the middle bell wins, nine medals are paid out as shown in FIG. When the middle bell wins, the BET display unit is maintained in the lit state as shown in FIG. Further, when a middle bell win is generated, the payout amount display unit 12 is displayed with a value indicating nine as shown in FIG. 15B. The payout amount display unit 12 is displayed by segment display. When the middle bell wins, the reel LED 55 indicates that the middle bell has won, as shown in FIG. It can be confirmed by the winning display portion that the portion corresponding to the bell symbol (index symbol shown in FIG. 9) shown in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R emits light.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, when 30 seconds have elapsed as a predetermined time without the BET operation after the small bell winning of the middle bell has occurred, the various informing units are displayed in FIG. ) To (f), the display mode changes to the initial state. For example, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the state of FIG. 15A, the display mode of the BET display unit changes to the LED off state shown in FIG. 15D. Also, the payout amount display unit 12 changes from the display of “09” shown in FIG. 15B to the state of “00” shown in FIG. Further, the winning display section changes from the lighting state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG. 15C to the light-off state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG.

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

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

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the setting change state is entered, the display states of the various notification units are changed from the display states shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c) to FIGS. 15 (d) to 15 (f). The display state changes to the initial display state indicated by. The setting change state is a state in which the setting value can be changed by the reset / setting switch 38. A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. The power supply box 100 is provided with a keyhole into which a store clerk inserts a setting key in order to switch to a setting change state when the power is turned on (at startup). When the key operation of turning the setting key owned by the store clerk to the right is inserted into the keyhole, the setting key switch 37 is turned on. A state in which the setting key switch 37 is turned on is a setting change state. On the other hand, when the key operation is performed by turning the setting key to the left while being inserted into the keyhole, the setting key switch 37 is turned off.

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

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

  The display states of the various notification units shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C at the time of winning the small role are changed to the setting change state, thereby returning to the display states of FIGS. 15D to 15F as initial states. Change.

  Further, when there is a settlement operation in which the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned by pressing the settlement switch 10, the display states of the various notification units shown in FIGS. The display state changes to the initial display state of 15 (d) to 15 (f). Further, as a result of the BET operation for setting the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, the BET display unit immediately changes from the lit state of FIG. 15A to the unlit state of FIG. ) Is lit. Also, the payout amount display unit 12 and the winning display unit are changed from the display state as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C to the initial state as shown in FIGS. 15E and 15F by the BET operation.

  The slot machine 1 has a backup power source. Therefore, even when a sudden power interruption (for example, a power failure) occurs, information stored in the backup area for a predetermined period by supplying backup power to the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Can be held. When the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 return from the power interruption, the display of various notification units shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C before the power interruption is performed based on the information and flags saved in the backup area. From the state, after the power interruption is restored by turning on the power again, the control is performed again to the states of FIGS. 15A to 15C. And various alerting | reporting parts are shown in FIG.15 (d)-(f) by the time passage of 30 second after the electric power interruption return process which returns from an electric power interruption is complete | finished, and the game process for starting a game is started. Display state. Also, if a power interruption occurs during the rotation of the reel, the reel is returned to the initial position after the recovery, and the various informing units complete a power interruption recovery process to recover from the power interruption and start the game. The display states shown in FIGS. 15D to 15F are obtained when 30 seconds elapse after the process is started.

  Here, a description will be given of the preparation that has been performed in the past in order to know whether or not the set value has been changed from the closing of the hall (game room) on the previous day at the start of business on the next day. The preparation is an act of winning a winning combination when the store is closed on the previous day and ending the game in a state where a number of “1” or more is displayed on the payout number display portion 12 (the state shown in FIG. 15B). . If the value is maintained at the start of business on the next day due to such an action (the state of FIG. 15B), if the setting has not been changed and the display content is “0” ( FIG. 15 (e) shows that the setting has been changed. In addition, it has been easily understood that the setting has not been changed if the BET display portion and the winning display portion are kept lit at the start of business the next day.

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

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

  As described above, when the small role winning is generated and 30 seconds have elapsed from the state where the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the number-of-payout display unit 12, the display of the number-of-payout display unit 12 is “0” which is the initial state. The control that changes to is executed. Similarly, the BET display unit and the winning display unit are controlled so that the lighting state is changed to the initial off state after 30 seconds have passed since the small role winning. In this way, preparation can be prevented while reducing the work burden on the store clerk in the hall.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (b) and 15 (e), information relating to the number of medals paid out is notified in the number-of-payout display unit 12. In this way, it is possible to take measures against preparation for the payout amount display unit 12 that allows the player to easily execute preparation.

  When the slot machine 1 is turned off and the power is turned on again with the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 12, the display mode of the payout number display unit 12 is reached after 30 seconds. Is controlled to display “0”. In this way, the notification state of the payout number display unit 12 can be controlled to display “0” by the power-on operation at the time of opening without waiting for the passage of time when the store is closed.

  In addition, a demonstration state in which a demonstration effect is executed after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game is entered. Therefore, the timer for counting 30 seconds from the small role winning and the timer for timing that the demonstration effect is executed after 30 seconds from the end of the previous game can be made common.

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

  When 30 seconds elapses with the payout number display unit 12 displaying the number of payouts, the payout number display unit 12 is controlled to display “0”. In this way, by waiting for 30 seconds to elapse, the display state of the payout amount display unit 12 can be made the same state after the end of the setting change state without the operation of the store clerk.

[Display pattern of the payout amount display area]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a display pattern of the payout amount display section (game auxiliary display) 12. The display pattern of the payout amount display unit 12 can be displayed in a pattern as shown in FIG. In the table of FIG. 16, the column such as the time of replay winning on the left side shows the state in the slot machine 1. In the patterns A to C, which are display patterns of the payout amount display unit 12, “initial” indicates an initial state of display on the payout number display unit 12 (for example, FIG. 15 (e)). "Indicates a state in which the display of the payout amount display unit 12 is maintained (for example, FIG. 15B). The payout amount display unit 12 is controlled to the “initial” or “maintained” state indicated by “◯” in the table in the state of the slot machine 1. “X” in the table indicates an uncontrolled state. In addition, “-” in the table indicates the initial state when the lever is operated because the payout amount display unit 12 is changed to the initial state during the BET operation in the operation of starting a series of games from the BET operation to the lever operation. It has been shown. Although the case where “0” is displayed on the payout amount display unit 12 as an initial state is shown, the initial state may be indicated by a symbol other than 0, or a combination of 0 and a symbol (for example, “ 0. ”) or the display may be turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in any of the A to C patterns, the payout amount display unit 12 is in an initial state when a replay winning as a re-playing player is made. In addition, during the settlement operation, the A pattern and the B pattern have the payout number display unit 12 in the initial state, but in the C pattern, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained. In a series of operations from the BET operation to the lever operation, in the A pattern, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained during the BET operation, but the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state during the lever operation. In the B pattern and the C pattern, the payout amount display unit 12 is in the initial state when the BET is operated, and remains in the initial state when the lever is operated.

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

[Volume and light intensity setting screen]
The volume and light quantity effect setting screen will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, an effect setting screen for adjusting the volume and the light amount is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Is done.

  In the effect setting screen, the numbers “2” to “14” (the higher the number, the higher the volume) corresponding to the volume level (second volume level) that can be set by the player are displayed in the volume setting area 52a. Is done. This is also called volume display. Furthermore, among the numbers “2” to “14”, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The player can change the second volume level by moving the highlight by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to increase the second volume level, while moving the highlight to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second volume level can be lowered.

  In the effect setting screen, in the light amount setting area 52b, the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” (numbers are large) corresponding to the light amount steps that can be set by the player (second light amount step). Is displayed). This is also called light quantity display. Furthermore, among the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”, the number corresponding to the currently set light amount is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The The player can change the second light quantity step by moving the highlight by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlighting to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to increase the second light quantity step, while moving the highlighting to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second light intensity step can be lowered.

  Note that switching between the second volume level and the second volume level can be performed by operating the stop switch 8C.

  Further, on the effect setting screen, a battle effect screen of the teammate character and the enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen actually used during the game, is displayed in the character effect area 52c. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the amount of light using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player increases the second volume level, the volume of the ally character's voice (in the example of FIG. 18, “Did you come!” Voice) increases, and the player can decrease the second volume level. As a result, the sound volume of the ally character is reduced. Also, if the player increases the second light intensity step, the light amount on the battle effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and if the player decreases the second light amount step, the light amount on the battle effect screen decreases and darkens.

  In this way, since the actual volume during play and the amount of light can be set by taking the actual play during the game as an example, the player can easily make the settings.

[Relationship between store setting switch state, volume and light intensity]
The relationship between the state of the store setting switch 60 (that is, the set channel), the volume, and the light amount will be described with reference to FIG.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 stages “0” to “F”. In other words, the volume and light intensity levels set by the store clerk (corresponding to the first volume level and the first light intensity level) are divided into 16 levels. Further, a default value (initial value) is set for each channel of the store-side setting switch 60. This default value is first highlighted (also referred to as initial display) when the effect setting screen is displayed. The values of the second volume level and the second light intensity level set based on the player's operation on the player side setting switch 70 are also referred to as custom values.

  For example, when the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the default value (initial display) of the volume is “2” and the default value (initial display) of the light amount is “30%”. . When the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is switched to “9”, the default value (initial display) of the volume is “14” and the default value (initial display) of the light amount is “100%”. The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by checking the initial display screen (highlighted numbers).

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light quantity level is prohibited, and the effect setting screen is not displayed. For this reason, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the initial display is not associated.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is associated with an actual volume range. Note that the number in parentheses in the actual volume range column in FIG. 18 is a volume display corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the volume setting area 52a in FIG. Note that the volume increases as the value of the actual volume range increases.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the actual volume is set within the range of “2” to “14”, and the volume at that time is further set. The display is “2” to “14”. When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the actual volume is set within the range of “10” to “22”, and the volume display at that time is displayed. “2” to “14”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”,・ ・ When “14” is increased, the actual volume is also increased to “2”, “3”, “4”. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”, As the sound level increases to “14”, the actual sound volume increases to “10”, “11”, “12”.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to “A”, the actual volume is fixed to “2”, and when set to “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “4”. When “C” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “7”, when “D” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “10”, and when “E” is set, the actual volume is Is fixed at “15”, and when “F” is set, the actual volume is fixed at “22”.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is associated with an actual light amount range. The actual light amount range matches the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount step set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the light amount setting area 52b in FIG. The larger the actual light quantity range value, the larger the light quantity.

  For example, when the channel of the store setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the actual light quantity is set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. The light quantity display at that time is “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. When the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the actual light quantity is set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” The light quantity display at that time is “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the second light quantity level is set to “30%”, “65%”, and “ When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%” accordingly. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light intensity level is set to “50%”, “75%”, and When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” accordingly.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to “A” or “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “30%”, and when it is set to “C” or “D”, the actual volume is The volume is fixed at “75%”, and when set to “E” or “F”, the actual volume is fixed at “100%”.

[Redirect production settings]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes an initialization process for initializing the volume setting and light amount setting performed by the player. The initialization process refers to the values of the second volume level and the second light intensity level set based on the player's operation of the player side setting switch 70 and the values set based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk. This is a process for returning to the default value of the one sound volume stage or the first light quantity stage.

  For example, when the channel is set to “2” by operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk (in this case, the default value of the first volume level is “4”), when the volume setting is initialized, Even if the second volume level is set to any of “2” to “14” by the user, the setting of the second volume level is changed to “4” which is the default value. In addition, for example, when the channel is set to “2” by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk (in this case, the default value of the first light amount step is “65%”), the light amount setting is initialized. Sometimes, even if the player sets the second light intensity level to “30%”, “65%”, or “100%”, the setting of the second light intensity level is “65%” which is the default value. Changed to

  Here, as the timing at which the effect setting is initialized, for example, immediately after the settlement operation is performed by the player. This is because the player is normally expected to change when the settlement operation is performed. However, in reality, there are cases where the player does not change even after the settlement operation is performed, and in this case, the player must perform the effect setting again. As a result, the player may be dissatisfied. For this reason, it is desirable to suitably initialize the effect setting made by the player.

  Therefore, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment initializes the effect setting at a timing at which the effect setting performed by the player can be preferably initialized without dissatisfaction with the player. This will be specifically described below.

[Initialization based on checkout operation]
FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the settlement operation. The timing chart shown in FIG. 19 includes a line indicating the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player, a line indicating the timing when the settlement command is output by the main control unit 41, the timing controlled in the demo state, and its period And a line indicating whether the production setting is custom or default. Furthermore, the line indicating the timing controlled during the demo state and the period thereof, and the line indicating whether the production setting is custom or default are each in the case of non-replay winning, that is, no BET (no betting number setting). And the state at the time of a replay winning, that is, a state with a BET (with a bet number setting).

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the settlement operation is performed at the timing t1, the player may not be replaced yet, so the effect setting is not initialized regardless of whether or not a replay winning is made. Thereafter, at timing t2, a settlement command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91.

  Since there is no BET at the time of non-replay winning, when the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls the demo state at timing t3. The demo state continues to be controlled until the wager number is set again. Then, at the timing t6 when the demonstration effect makes three rounds, the effect setting is initialized.

  On the other hand, since there is a BET at the time of replay winning, even if the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, it is not controlled to the demo state by the sub control unit 91 at timing t3. Further, as long as there is a BET, the demo state is not controlled and initialization is not performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, at the timing t1 when the player performs the settlement operation, the presentation setting including the volume setting is not initialized, and the demonstration state is set to 3 laps after the settlement command is output ( Initialization is performed at timing t6 after elapse of about 3 minutes. For this reason, even if the player does not change after the settlement operation, the production setting can be maintained until the demonstration state has passed 3 laps (about 3 minutes) after the settlement command is output. There will be no dissatisfaction with the player who made the game.

  When a replay winning is occurring, even if a settlement operation is performed by the player, it is not controlled in the demo state. As a result, the initialization of the effect setting including the volume setting is not performed even at the timing t6. For this reason, when there is a possibility that the player may not be replaced after the settlement operation as in the case where a replay winning has occurred, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when a replay winning has not occurred, initialization is performed at a timing t6 when the player performs a settlement operation and the demo state has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). For this reason, when there is a possibility that the player may be changed after the settlement operation as in the case where no replay winning has occurred, the initialization can be performed. In this way, it is possible to suitably initialize the effect setting made by the player.

  When there is a possibility that the player will not be replaced after the settlement operation as in the case where a replay winning has occurred, the effect setting is performed even after the settlement operation is performed by the player and the timing t5 is reached. Therefore, the player can continue the game without performing the effect setting again.

  When the initialization is performed, the effect setting made by the player is changed to the effect setting made by the store clerk of the game store. More specifically, the values of the second volume level and the second light intensity level set based on the operation of the player side setting switch 70 by the player by the initialization are based on the operation of the shop side setting switch 60 by the store clerk. The default values of the set first volume level and first light quantity level are restored. For this reason, when initialization is performed, settings relating to effects can be performed as desired by the store clerk.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect setting is performed by the store clerk operating the store side setting switch 60, the effect setting performed by the player is changed to the effect setting performed by the store clerk. The More specifically, when the production setting is performed by operating the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk, the second volume level and the second light quantity level set based on the operation of the player side setting switch 70 by the player. The value is returned to the default value of the first volume level and the first light intensity level set based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk. For this reason, when the production setting is performed by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk, the setting regarding the production can be performed as the store clerk desires.

[Initialization based on non-game state]
FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the non-game state. The timing chart shown in FIG. 20 includes a line indicating the timing at which the unit game (one game) is completed, a line indicating the timing when the demo command is output, a line indicating the timing controlled during the demo state, and a period thereof, And a line indicating whether the production setting is custom or default. Furthermore, the line indicating the timing controlled during the demo state and its period, and the line indicating whether the production setting is custom or default are divided into a case where there is no BET and a case where there is a BET, respectively. In the case of BET, there are a case where the bet amount is set by the player's bet number setting operation and a case where the bet number is automatically set based on the occurrence of the replay winning in the previous game. . The example shown in FIG. 20 is applied both when the bet number is set by the player and when the bet number is automatically set by the occurrence of a replay winning.

As shown in FIG. 20, the time is counted by the main control unit 41 after one game is finished at the timing t1. At this time, an RTC (real) (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 is provided.
time clock).

  When there is no BET, a demo command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 at timing t2 when 30 seconds have elapsed after the game is over. When a demo command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls the demo state at timing t3. The demo state continues to be controlled until the wager number is set again. Then, at the timing t6 when the demonstration effect makes three rounds, the effect setting is initialized.

  On the other hand, if there is a BET, the demo command is not output from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 at timing t2 even if 30 seconds have elapsed after the game ends. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled in the demo state at the timing t3. Further, as long as there is a BET, the demo state is not controlled and initialization is not performed.

  Thus, when there is a BET, the demo state is not controlled even if 30 seconds have elapsed since the non-game state. As a result, the effect setting is not initialized even at timing t6. For this reason, when there is a possibility that the player may not be switched as when there is a BET, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, if there is no BET, the demo state is controlled at timing t3 after 30 seconds have passed since the non-game state, and initialization is performed at timing t6 when the demo state has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). Is called. For this reason, when there is a possibility that the player is switched as when there is no BET, initialization can be performed. In this way, it is possible to suitably initialize the effect setting made by the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the period from when the settlement operation is performed by the player and the settlement command is output to the initialization is the period after the game is completed until the initialization. Is the same. More specifically, when a settlement operation is performed by a player, the settlement command is output and then controlled to a demo state. When the demonstration state has passed three laps (about 3 minutes), the effect setting is initialized. Is done. On the other hand, when the demo state is controlled when the game is over, the effect setting is initialized when the demo state has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). In this way, when the demo state is controlled by the player and controlled in the demo state, or when the demo state is controlled in the demo state in the non-game state, the demo state has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). The production settings are initialized. For this reason, no dissatisfaction is given to the player who performed the settlement operation.

[Initialization based on the end of the production setting screen]
FIG. 21 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the end of the effect setting screen. The timing chart shown in FIG. 21 includes a line indicating whether or not the effect setting screen is displayed, a line indicating the timing controlled in the demo state and its period, and a line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default. Is included.

  As shown in FIG. 21, during the display of the effect setting screen, since it is a period in which the effect is set by the player, the demonstration state is not controlled. When the display of the effect setting screen ends at timing t1, the demo state is controlled. Then, at the timing t4 when the demonstration effect makes three rounds, the effect setting is initialized.

  As described above, the demonstration state is not controlled during the period of the production setting on the production setting screen, the display of the production setting screen is terminated and the demonstration state is controlled, and the demonstration production is performed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). When the time has elapsed, the production settings are initialized. For this reason, the effect setting is not initialized while the effect is set, and the player is not dissatisfied.

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

[About initialization processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the demonstration setting is controlled after the settlement operation, and the production setting is initialized when the demonstration production has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). . However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to that performed when the demonstration effect has passed three laps (about 3 minutes).

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 measures the time since the payment command is received from the main control unit 41, and executes initialization processing when the measured time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). Also good. This timing is performed by an RTC (not shown) included in the sub-control unit 91.

  In this way, when the time counted after the settlement command is output reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes), the effect setting is initialized, so when the player is replaced after the settlement operation, In addition, it is possible to maintain the production setting for an appropriate time considering both the case where the player does not change after the settlement operation. For example, if the player is largely replaced when 5 minutes have elapsed after the settlement operation, the predetermined time may be set to 5 minutes.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the demo state after receiving the demo command, and the effect setting is initial when the demonstration effect has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). It was to be converted. However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to that performed when the demonstration effect has passed three laps (about 3 minutes).

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 measures the time after receiving the demo command from the main control unit 41, and executes initialization processing when the measured time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). Also good.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, in the demo state controlled after the display of the effect setting screen is finished, the effect setting is initialized when the demonstration effect has passed three laps (about 3 minutes). It was something. However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to that performed when the demonstration effect has passed three laps (about 3 minutes).

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 may time the time after the display of the effect setting screen is finished, and execute the initialization process when the time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes). .

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute an initialization process as shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a timing chart for explaining the initialization process according to the modification. The timing chart shown in FIG. 22 includes a line indicating whether or not the effect setting screen is displayed, a line indicating the timing when the effect setting operation is performed, a line indicating the timing and period of time measurement, and the effect setting is custom and And a line indicating which is the default.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 22, the display of the effect setting screen ends when the time measured by the sub-control unit 91 has passed for a specific time (for example, 3 minutes). However, when the time is set before the time reaches a specific time (for example, 3 minutes), the sub-control unit 91 measures the time again. Furthermore, the effect setting is initialized when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) elapses after the display of the effect setting screen ends.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 measures the time from the timing t1 when the effect setting screen is displayed. Thereafter, when a setting operation is performed at timing t2, the sub-control unit 91 initializes time measurement and measures time again at timing t3 immediately after that. At the timing t4 when the counted time reaches a specific time (for example, 3 minutes), the display of the effect setting screen ends. Thereafter, the effect setting is initialized at a timing t5 when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed since the display of the effect setting screen is completed.

  As described above, the effect setting is initialized when the time counted after the display of the effect setting screen ends reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes), so the effect setting is initialized while the effect is being set. And will not be dissatisfied with the player.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the end of the effect setting screen is performed when a specific time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed since the display of the effect setting screen, or when a specific time ( For example, it is not limited to 3 minutes). For example, the effect setting screen may end when a switch such as the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player. Also in this case, the initialization process may be executed when the time after the end of the effect setting screen reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 measures the time (30 seconds) after the game ends, and transmits a demo command to the sub-control unit 91 when 30 seconds have elapsed. It was a thing. The sub-control unit 91 can control the demo state when receiving the demo command. However, it is not limited to such a processing mode.

  For example, the main control unit 41 once transmits a demo command to the sub-control unit 91 when the game ends, and then counts the time (30 seconds) after the transmission of the demo command, and when 30 seconds have elapsed. The initialization command may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Then, the sub-control unit 91 may control the demo state when receiving the initialization command.

  Alternatively, the main control unit 41 transmits a demo command to the sub-control unit 91 when the game ends, and the sub-control unit 91 measures the time (30 seconds) after receiving the demo command, for 30 seconds. You may control to a demo state when it passes.

[Direction settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk and the player can set the volume and the light amount as the effect setting. However, what can be set for production is not limited to volume and light quantity.

  For example, as a setting on the main side, a store clerk and a player can set pressure (press) and hardness when operating various operation means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Alternatively, lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof may be set. Further, as the setting on the sub side, the store clerk and the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56. Further, the store clerk and the player may be able to set the effect mode, or may be able to set characters or music appearing in the set effect mode. Further, the store clerk and the player may be able to set the power saving mode. In any of these effect settings, the content set by the player may be changed to the initial content set by the store clerk by being initialized.

  In the present embodiment, the store-side setting switch 60 is provided as an operation means that is operated by the store clerk when setting the production. However, other means may be used as the operation means operated by the store clerk when setting the production.

  For example, the mode may be changed to the manager mode by operating a switch provided inside the housing or turning a key, and a screen for effect setting may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the manager mode. . Then, the store clerk may be able to set an effect by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like.

  In the present embodiment, a player-side setting switch 70 is provided as an operating means that is operated by the player at the time of effect setting. However, other means may be used as the operation means operated at the time of setting the effect by the player.

  For example, an effect can be set using the effect switch 56, or an effect can be set using an operating means operated by the player during the game such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Good. Note that when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are used, for example, an effect can be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[About loss]
In the above-described embodiment, the following control may be executed in the event of a loss. In the case of a loss, the payout number display unit 12 and the winning display unit in FIG. 15 remain in the initial state, but the BET operation unit may be kept in the lighting display state. Then, the display mode of the BET operation unit may be extinguished after 30 seconds have elapsed. It should be noted that when the BET operation unit is in a lit state, when a power interruption occurs, the lit state is maintained after returning, and after the setting change state, after the settlement operation, and after the BET operation, the light is turned off. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value;
Volume setting means for setting a volume that is a setting related to the volume based on a setting operation by a player;
A settlement unit that settles the game value stored in the game value storage unit based on a settlement operation by the player;
A checkout command output means for outputting a checkout command capable of specifying that the checkout operation has been performed by the player;
Initializing means for initializing the volume setting performed by the volume setting means,
The initialization means does not perform the initialization at the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player, but performs the initialization after a predetermined period has elapsed since the settlement command output means outputs the settlement command. , Slot machine.