JP2018153344A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to confirm corresponding winning display, regardless of setting whether power-saving control is executed or not.SOLUTION: In a slot machine including display means, and power-saving control setting means capable of setting whether power-saving control for suppressing power consumption is executed or not, the display means can change a display mode corresponding to setting whether the power-saving control is executed or not, and can display corresponding winning display for showing a display result and winning generated corresponding to the display result, and the corresponding winning display is displayed recognizably regardless of the display mode of the display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine for playing games.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery thereof. First, a bet is set by a player's betting number setting operation. When a start operation is performed in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, the reels start rotating, and a stop button as a derivation operation means provided corresponding to each reel is operated. Stop rotation. In normal games, when all reels stop rotating, a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived on the winning line. Winning occurs. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  Also, a slot machine that displays a payout display on a liquid crystal display device is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, in a gaming machine capable of performing power saving (power saving) control, when the power saving control is not performed, a normal demonstration display is performed, and when the power saving control is performed, the power saving control is performed. There is known one that displays a still image for notifying that the image is present (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2004-166881 A JP2015-180333A

  As described above, in a known slot machine, for example, when power saving control is being executed for power saving during non-games, the liquid crystal display is in a stationary state for notifying that power saving control is being performed. An image is displayed. Therefore, when power saving control is executed when displaying the payout display on the liquid crystal display, a still image for notifying that the power saving control is performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display. There is a possibility that the dividend table cannot be confirmed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a slot machine that allows a player to check a corresponding winning display regardless of whether or not to execute power saving control. For the purpose.

(1) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51);
It is possible to set whether or not to execute power saving control for suppressing power consumption (for example, a power saving mode in which power saving control is performed and a non power saving mode in which power saving control is not performed can be set). Sub-control unit 91),
With
The display means can change the display mode according to the setting of whether or not to execute the power saving control (for example, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced during the power saving control), and the display result and the display It is possible to display a corresponding winning display (for example, a payout display) indicating a winning generated according to the result,
The corresponding winning display is recognizable regardless of the display mode of the display means (a payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).
A slot machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can confirm the corresponding winning display regardless of the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control.

(2) In the slot machine according to (1) above,
When the display means is set to execute the power saving control, the corresponding winning display may be performed in a darker display than when it is set not to execute the power saving control. .

  According to such a configuration, it can be easily seen from the appearance that the power saving control is set to be executed.

(3) In the slot machine according to (1) or (2) above,
When the display unit is set to execute the power saving control, the display unit performs a display indicating that the power saving control is set (for example, a display “ In addition, “displaying power saving control” may be displayed), and the display may be performed at a location that does not hinder the visibility of the corresponding winning display.

  According to such a configuration, the player can confirm the corresponding winning display regardless of the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control.

(4) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51);
It is possible to set whether or not to execute power saving control for suppressing power consumption (for example, a power saving mode in which power saving control is performed and a non power saving mode in which power saving control is not performed can be set). Sub-control unit 91),
With
The display means can change the display mode according to the setting of whether or not to execute the power saving control (for example, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced during the power saving control), and the display result and the display It is possible to display a corresponding winning display (for example, a payout display) indicating a winning generated according to the result,
The corresponding winning display is performed when the display condition of the corresponding winning display is satisfied regardless of the display mode of the display means (for example, when the effect switch 56 is pressed long (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more) or The slot machine is displayed when a certain time has passed without the game being executed.

  According to such a configuration, the player can confirm the corresponding winning display regardless of the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control.

(5) In the slot machine according to (4) above,
The display condition may be satisfied when a certain time elapses.

  According to such a configuration, the corresponding winning display can be confirmed by waiting for a predetermined time.

(6) In the slot machine according to (4) or (5) above,
The display condition may be satisfied by a player's operation.

According to such a configuration, the corresponding winning display can be confirmed by the player performing an operation.
(7) Provided with a variable display portion (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Display means for effect display (for example, liquid crystal display 51)
With
The display means displays a payout display indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display result and the value given according to the display result,
The payout display is displayed when an operating means (for example, the production switch 56) provided in the slot machine is operated in a specific manner (for example, long press),
An explanation display (for example, explanation display 71) indicating that the payout display is displayed by operating the operation means in a specific manner on a predetermined display section (for example, the front side of the slot machine 1) is performed. It may be a slot machine.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm a method for performing a payout display, and to improve convenience.

(8) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Display means for effect display (for example, liquid crystal display 51)
With
The display means displays a payout display indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display result and the value given according to the display result,
The payout display is divided and displayed on a plurality of screens (for example, payout display for special roles, payout display for small roles 1 to 7 and payout display for replay 1 to replay 6),
The plurality of screens can be switched on condition of operation of operation means provided in the slot machine (for example, operation of the cross key 57) without changing contents that can be confirmed with the passage of time. It may be a slot machine.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately confirm the payout display and to improve convenience.

(9) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Display means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) for performing a payout display indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display results and the value given in accordance with the display results, and an effect display;
A storage unit (for example, ROM 91b) for storing image data;
With
The storage unit stores payout display image data for displaying the symbol in the size of the symbol displayed on the payout display, and effect display image data for displaying the symbol in a specific size. And
In the effect display, for the symbol displayed in the effect display image data, it is possible to display the symbol by performing at least one of enlargement or reduction,
In the payout display, a slot machine may be characterized in that the symbols displayed in the payout display image data are displayed without being enlarged or reduced.

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of symbols in the payout display can be improved, and the symbol combination can be easily recognized.

(10) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying a payout indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display results and the value given according to the display results;
A storage unit (for example, ROM 91b) for storing image data;
With
The storage unit individually stores image data for displaying symbols individually for each symbol,
In the above-mentioned payout display, when a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of symbols is displayed on one screen, the payout is determined by designating the display position of each individual symbol displayed in each image data by a program. It may be a slot machine characterized by displaying.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the program correction without correcting the image data when the symbol combination of the display result of winning is corrected.

(11) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying a payout indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display results and the value given according to the display results;
A storage unit (for example, ROM 91b) for storing image data;
With
The storage unit individually stores image data for individually displaying a symbol combination for each symbol combination;
In the payout display, when a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of symbols is displayed on one screen, the display position of each symbol combination displayed in each image data is specified by a program and displayed. It may be a slot machine that displays a payout.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cope with the program correction without correcting the image data when the symbol combination of the display result of winning is corrected.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is the figure which showed the example of the description display. It is the figure which showed the payout display of a special combination among the winning combinations in which a game state is other than a bonus (BB, RB). It is the figure which showed the payout display of the small combination among the winning combinations when the gaming state is other than bonus (BB, RB). It is the figure which showed the payout display of replay (re-game player) among the winning combinations in which a game state is other than a bonus (BB, RB). It is the figure which showed the example of a display of a winning combination suggestion effect. It is the figure which showed the display method of a payout display. It is the figure which showed the display method of a payout display. It is the figure which showed the example which displays a payout display, when the non power saving mode is set and the game is not performed for a fixed time. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a payout display is displayed when a game is not executed for a certain period of time when a power saving mode is set.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay a”, “replay b”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 (display means) displays various effects. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 performs a navigation effect described later, a bonus confirmation effect, or the like as an effect display. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a payout. The payout display is a corresponding winning display indicating a display result and a winning generated according to the display result. Specifically, the corresponding winning display is a display showing a combination of symbols to be won and a value given when the combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive region 51b and the transmissive window 3 corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). In the range, the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 is set as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 is set as the specified number of RBs). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the medals, and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned) Adjusting switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and stop switches that are operated when the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Pitch 8L, 8C, 8R, effect switch 56 to be used in the effect, the cross key 57 for accepting various selection operations are provided operable by the player.

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

  In addition, an explanation display 71 is displayed on the front door 1b to notify that the payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by long pressing the effect switch 56. Details of the explanation display 71 will be described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, information for identifying the stop order of reels by navigation notification described later, a 1BETLED 14 for informing that the betting number is set to 1, and 2 betting numbers are set. 2BETLED 15 to notify that the bet is set, 3BETLED 16 to notify that the bet number is set to 3, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted is lit, and the game by operating the start switch 7 A start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation is valid by lighting, wait (the previous game (Waiting for starting reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the beginning) A waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in progress, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress The game display section 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective is provided inside the effect switch 56.

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

  In the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively shown. A reel unit 2 comprising detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are 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, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the stored medal has become full.

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, three bets are defined as a specified number of bets in RT0 to 4 described later, and two bets are determined as a specified number of bets in RB described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, 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 side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b”) determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is prepared, and the predetermined symbol is also obtained. When the combinations are aligned, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a combination of symbols (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) that serves as an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination. The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of the above is included. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

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

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

  The game control board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and at the same time, controls the respective parts of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly, and becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 for generating a control clock CCLK, a random number clock generation circuit 43 for generating a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board 40, a switch detection circuit 44 that takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. Motor drive circuit 45 for transmitting the motor phase signal) to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30; and the various displays connected to the game control board 40 with the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 that transmits to the LED and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1, a voltage drop signal indicating that is output to the main control unit 41 And a reset circuit 49 that provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, a reset / interrupt controller 506, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509, interrupt controller 510 A parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal. The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two. The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, etc. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, an 8-bit free-run counter is mounted. The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later. The timer circuit 509 is a 16-bit programmable timer, counts down the set timer value based on the input of the control clock CCLK, and outputs an interrupt request signal to the interrupt controller when reaching 0000H. In this embodiment, the timer circuit 509 can be used to perform periodic interrupt requests and time measurement.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls external interrupt requests from interrupt terminals and interrupt requests from built-in peripheral circuits (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509). . The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port. Also, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 4 incorporates an output-only port having an 11-bit width. The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the ROM 41b where no program or the like is stored, the main control section 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c where access is prohibited. In other words, when an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation is made, an illegal access reset is generated to disable the progress of the game. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc., it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

  The main control unit 41 is activated when an internal or external reset occurs. At this time, the value assigned to the ROM 41b and set in the vector table in which the start address of the interrupt process is set. Is a value indicating unused or a value indicating the area where the program etc. is actually stored, and if it is not any value, it will not start, It is possible to prevent in advance the processing that was not originally intended due to the occurrence or the like.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes main processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511. Also, the main control unit 41 can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the main process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). In addition, the main control unit 41 is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, a predetermined order is set. The interrupt to be executed with priority is set by. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, the interrupt will occur when the interrupt process ends. The prohibition is automatically released and a new interrupt is generated at that time. Note that other interrupts are set to be automatically disabled during the execution of interrupt processing, and interrupt processing is not automatically canceled when interrupt processing is completed. Other interrupts may be prohibited by the program at the start, and the interrupt prohibition may be canceled by the program at the end of the interrupt process.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an effect effect LED 52, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling drive of the reel LED 55, a sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53, 54, A reset circuit 95 for providing a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; a switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; A clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information; A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the lot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. Has been.

  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. . The ROM 91b stores various programs and various data in advance. For example, the ROM 91b stores in advance a program for displaying a payout display (to be described later), various image data for displaying an image, and the like. The program for displaying the payout display, various image data for displaying the image, and the like are not limited to those stored in the ROM 91b included in the sub-control unit 91, and are provided outside the sub-control unit 91, for example. You may make it memorize | store in ROM. Further, for example, a program for displaying a payout display and various image data for displaying an image may be stored in different ROMs. For example, a program for displaying a payout display may be stored in a program ROM (control ROM), and various image data for displaying an image may be stored in an image data ROM (CGROM).

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  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. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms). Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

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

  Next, a display method of payout display in the present embodiment will be described. In the payout display, the symbol combination of the display result is displayed statically without any change in the display mode. In the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 detects that the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more), the sub-control unit 91 displays a payout on the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) that performs effect display. Display. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is pressed and held, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a payout display. That is, the payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 is long pressed.

  Note that the sub CPU 91a sets the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to a predetermined mode when the payout is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the payout display is performed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub CPU 91a turns on the reel LED 55 to increase the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. As a result, the symbols displayed on the payout display and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be easily associated with each other. The example in which the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is set to a predetermined mode is not limited thereto. For example, any aspect may be used as long as visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is increased. For example, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be enhanced by keeping the reel LED 55 lit without blinking.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an explanation display for notifying that the payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by long pressing the effect switch 56 is performed on the predetermined display section. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the explanation display 71 in the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, the explanation display 71 is described as “payout display by long-pressing the effect switch”. In the present embodiment, the explanation display 71 is displayed on the front side (predetermined display portion) of the slot machine 1 (see FIG. 1).

  The explanation display 71 may be performed by any method. For example, the explanation display 71 may be performed by sticking a sticker on which the explanation display 71 is printed on the front side of the slot machine 1 (for example, the front door 1b). Further, for example, the explanation display 71 may be performed by directly printing the explanation display 71 on the front side of the slot machine 1. Further, for example, the explanation display 71 may be displayed by causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display the explanation display 71.

  In addition, it is desirable that the predetermined display unit for performing the explanation display 71 is provided at a position where the player can visually recognize the player when facing the slot machine 1 in order to play a game. Thereby, the player can see the explanation display 71 only by moving the line of sight, so that the display method of the payout display can be confirmed while playing the game.

  Note that the winning line in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is only one winning line LN (middle stage line, see FIG. 1). Further, the type of combination, symbol combination, and payout in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment may be anything. In addition, the combination of the special combination, small combination, and re-playing combination that is read out as the lottery target combination for each gaming state is when the gaming state is a bonus (BB, RB) and when it is other than the bonus (BB, RB). The lottery target combination may be different. That is, the display result that is allowed to be derived may be changed according to the gaming state.

  7 to 9 are diagrams showing payout display when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a payout display for a special combination among winning combinations other than the bonuses (BB, RB) in the gaming state. In the example shown in the figure, it is shown that BIG BONUS (big bonus, BB) is awarded when a combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. In addition, it is shown that BIG BONUS ends with a payout exceeding 316 (it ends on the condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out) (value to be given is shown). Further, REGULAR BONUS (regular bonus, RR) is shown to be awarded when the combination of “blue 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. In addition, REGULAR BONUS is shown to end 6 times or finish in 12G (it will be completed on the condition that any of the roles have won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed). ing).

  Further, in this embodiment, the payout display (first screen) for the small combination 1 is performed by the operation (first operation) on the left side of the cross key 57 from the payout display (predetermined screen) for the special combination among the winning combinations. It is possible to switch to the payout display (second screen) of the replay 1 (regamer 1) by the operation on the right side of the cross key 57 (second operation). Thereby, the player can arbitrarily confirm the payout display. In the example shown in the figure, as a method for switching the payout display, the payout display of the small role 1 can be switched to by pressing the left side of the cross key 57 at the upper right of the payout display screen, and the right side of the cross key 57 is pressed. It is shown that it is possible to switch to the payout display of replay 1 (regamer 1).

  FIG. 8 is a view showing a payout display of a small combination among winning combinations other than the bonuses (BB, RB) in the gaming state. In addition, since there are many symbol combinations of the small roles in this embodiment, among the winning combinations other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the gaming state, the payout display of the small roles is seven payouts of the small roles 1 to 7. It is displayed divided into displays.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram showing a payout display for the small combination 1 when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, “Replay a-Cherry a-Cherry a”, “Replay a-Cherry a-White 7”, “Replay a-Cherry a-BAR”, “Replay a-Cherry b-Cherry a” are shown in the winning line LN. ”,“ Replay a-Cherry b-White 7 ”, when a combination of small plays is awarded, eight medals are paid out (value given). FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a payout display for the small combination 7 when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the example shown in the figure, when any combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” and “bell-watermelon-cherry b” is arranged on the winning line LN, a small role is won and five medals are paid out ( Value to be given). Similarly, the payout display of the small combinations 2 to 6 other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the gaming state is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a predetermined symbol combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the bonus is obtained by the operation (first operation) on the left side of the cross key 57 from the payout display (predetermined screen) of the small combination among the winning combinations other than the bonuses (BB, RB). It is possible to switch to the payout display (first screen), and to switch to the payout display (second screen) of replay 1 (replaying game 1) by the operation on the right side of the cross key 57 (second operation). . Thereby, the player can arbitrarily confirm the payout display.

  Further, in this embodiment, the payout display of the small combination when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is divided and displayed on seven screens of the small combination 1 to the small combination 7, so It is possible to switch to the payout display of the next number small combination by the operation on the side, and to switch to the payout display of the previous number small combination by the operation on the upper side of the cross key 57. For example, when the payout display of the small combination 1 is displayed when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB), the payout of the small combination 2 which is the payout display of the next number small combination by the operation below the cross key 57. The display can be switched to, and the operation of the upper side of the cross key 57 can be switched to the payout display of the small combination 7 which is the payout display of the small number of the previous number. Similarly, when the payout display of the small combination 2 other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the game state is displayed, the operation of the small number 3 of the small combination of the next number is displayed by the operation below the cross key 57. The display can be switched to the payout display, and the operation of the upper side of the cross key 57 can be switched to the payout display of the small combination 1 that is the payout display of the small number of the previous number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a payout display for replay (re-gamer) among winning combinations other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the gaming state. In addition, since there are many symbol combinations of the replaying combination in this embodiment, among the winning combinations other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the gaming state, the replay (replaying combination) payout display is replay 1 (replaying combination) 1) to replay 6 (re-gamer 6) are divided and displayed in six payout displays.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a payout display for replay 1 (re-gamer 1) when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, “Replay a-Replay a-Replay a”, “Replay b-Replay a-Replay a”, “Bell-Replay a-Red 7”, “Bell-Replay a-Bell”, When any combination of “bell-replay a-replay a” is completed, a replay (replaying role) is won, and a replay game (replaying) is given (value to be given). Yes. FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a payout display for replay 6 (re-gamer 6) when the game state is other than bonus (BB, RB). In the illustrated example, when any combination of “Bell-Blue 7-Replay a”, “Bell-Watermelon-Replay a”, or “Bell-Cherry a-Replay a” is arranged on the winning line LN (replay (replay)). It is shown that a replay game (re-game) is awarded (value to be given). Similarly, the payout display of replay 2 (replaying game 2) to replay 6 (replaying game 6) when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB) is also based on a predetermined symbol combination. 51.

  In the present embodiment, the left operation of the cross key 57 (first operation) from the payout display (predetermined screen) of the replay (re-gamer) among the winning combinations other than the bonus (BB, RB) in the gaming state. ) Can be switched to the bonus payout display (first screen), and can be switched to the payout display (second screen) of the small role 1 by the operation on the right side of the cross key 57 (second operation). Thereby, the player can arbitrarily confirm the payout display.

  Further, in this embodiment, the payout display of replay (regamer) other than the bonus (BB, RB) is 6 screens of replay1 (regamer1) to replay6 (replayer6). Therefore, it is possible to switch to the payout display of the next-number replay (replaying gamer) by operating the lower side of the cross key 57, and to replay (replay) the previous number by operating the upper side of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to a payout display of (game player). For example, when the payout display for replay 1 (replaying game 1) other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed, the next number of replays (replaying game) is displayed by the operation below the cross key 57. The payout display can be switched to the replay 2 (replaying game 2) payout display, and the replay 6 (replaying game 6) is the payout display of the previous replay (replaying game) by operating the cross key 57. ) Can be switched to the payout display. Similarly, when the payout display of replay 2 (replaying game 2) other than the bonus (BB, RB) is displayed, the next number of replays (replaying game) is operated by the operation below the cross key 57. Can be switched to the payout display of replay 3 (replaying game 3), and the replay 1 (replaying game) which is the payout display of the previous number replay (replaying game) by operating the upper side of the cross key 57. It is possible to switch to the payout display of 1).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, among the winning combinations, special combinations, small combinations, and replays (replaying combinations) are collectively displayed as dividends. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, of the winning combinations, only the special combination is displayed as a special combination payout display (bonus distribution display). Further, as shown in FIG. 8, only the small combinations among the winning combinations are collectively displayed as a small combination payout display (dividend display for small combination 1 to payout display for small combination 7). Further, as shown in FIG. 9, only the replay (replaying role) among the winning combinations is displayed as a replay (replaying role) dividend display (replay 1 (replaying role 1) payout display to replay 6 (replaying role 6). )) (Dividend display). Thus, the player can recognize at a glance whether the special combination payout display, the small combination payout display, or the replay (re-gamer) payout display. Therefore, it is easy to distinguish the contents of the payout by displaying the special combination, the small combination, and the replay (replaying combination) among the winning combinations in a payout (displayed for each type of winning combination). can do.

  In this embodiment, since there are many combinations of symbols for winning a prize, the payout display is divided into a plurality of screens as shown in FIGS. In addition, the payout display is divided and displayed on a plurality of screens. However, since the player can switch to another payout display screen by operating the cross key 57 as described above, the player can display all payout displays. Can be confirmed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 does not switch to another payout display even if time has elapsed since the payout display was displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. That is, the content of the payout display screen divided and displayed on a plurality of screens does not change even if time elapses. For example, if the player switches to another payout display every time a predetermined time has elapsed since the payout display is displayed, the player may switch to another payout display before the player confirms the payout display before switching. In this case, the player cannot confirm the payout display before switching. However, in this embodiment, the content of the payout display screen divided and displayed on a plurality of screens does not change even if time elapses. Furthermore, the player can switch to another payout display screen by operating the cross key 57. Therefore, the player can appropriately confirm the payout display, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Next, the effect display in a present Example is demonstrated. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes a winning combination suggestion effect that suggests a winning combination by an internal lottery at a predetermined ratio as one of the effect displays. In addition, in the winning combination suggestion effect, the degree of expectation of winning either the big bonus or the regular bonus is also notified.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of the winning combination suggesting effect in the present embodiment. The illustrated example is a display example of a winning combination suggesting effect that suggests that the watermelon has been won, and the size of the watermelon pattern is different in (A) to (C). In the winning combination suggestion effect, the winning combination is suggested according to the type of the symbol to be displayed, and the degree of expectation of winning either the big bonus or the regular bonus is notified according to the size of the symbol to be displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10A, a watermelon design having a size of 2n in length and 2m in width is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 10B, watermelon symbols having a size of vertical n and horizontal m are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 10C, a watermelon symbol having a size of vertical n / 2 and horizontal m / 2 is displayed. The size of the watermelon symbol is as shown in FIG. 10 (A)> FIG. 10 (B)> FIG. 10 (C). The larger the symbol to be displayed, the higher the degree of expectation that either the big bonus or the regular bonus is won. We are informing you. Therefore, the degree of expectation that has been won for either the big bonus or the regular bonus is: FIG. 10 (A)> FIG. 10 (B)> FIG. 10 (C).

  Moreover, as shown to FIG. 10 (A)-(C), although the design to display is all the same watermelon designs, a magnitude | size differs. Therefore, in the present embodiment, effect display image data for displaying symbols in a size of vertical n and horizontal m is stored in advance in the ROM 91b. Then, when executing the winning combination suggestion effect shown in FIG. 10A, the sub CPU 91a doubles the horizontal size of the watermelon symbol of size n and m displayed in the effect display image data. The watermelon symbol shown in FIG. 10A is displayed by enlarging it twice. Further, when executing the winning combination suggestion effect shown in FIG. 10B, the sub CPU 91a enlarges or reduces the watermelon symbol having the size of vertical n and horizontal m displayed in the effect display image data. Instead, the watermelon symbol shown in FIG. 10B is displayed. Further, when executing the winning combination suggesting effect shown in FIG. 10 (C), the sub CPU 91a halves the watermelon symbol having the size of vertical n and horizontal m displayed in the effect display image data. , The size is reduced by a factor of 1/2 and the watermelon symbol shown in FIG. 10C is displayed.

  As described above, when executing the winning combination suggestion effect, the sub CPU 91a enlarges or reduces the symbol displayed in the effect display image data for displaying the symbol with a specific size, thereby obtaining various sizes. The symbol of the size can be displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, in the case of performing the winning combination suggestion effect of displaying the same symbol but with a different size, the display data for the effect display of one type for each symbol to be displayed is stored in the ROM 91b. Just remember. That is, there is no need to store different effect display image data in the ROM 91b for each different size. Therefore, the data capacity stored in the ROM 91b can be reduced.

  In addition, although the example shown in FIG. 10 is a winning combination suggestion effect that suggests that watermelon has been won, a winning combination display effect that suggests that another combination has been won is also selected according to the type of symbol to be displayed. The expected degree of winning either the big bonus or the regular bonus is notified according to the size of the symbol to be displayed. FIG. 10 shows an example of a winning combination suggesting effect that displays a 2n vertical and 2m horizontal symbol, a vertical n and horizontal m symbol, and a vertical 1 / 2n and horizontal 1 / 2m symbol. The winning combination display effect is not limited to this, and the symbol displayed in the image data for effect display for displaying the symbol in a specific size is enlarged or reduced to an arbitrary size and the symbol of the arbitrary size is displayed. May be performed.

  Next, a display method of payout display in the present embodiment will be described. As described above, a combination of symbols to be awarded is displayed on the payout display. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display method of payout display in the present embodiment. The illustrated example is a diagram illustrating a display method of a payout display of the small combination 7 when the gaming state is other than the bonus (BB, RB).

  In the example shown, the watermelon symbol, bell symbol, cherry a symbol, cherry b symbol, red 7 symbol, BAR symbol, and replay a symbol are displayed. A combination of symbols is shown. Further, as shown in the figure, the same symbol may be displayed at a plurality of locations on the payout display. Therefore, in this embodiment, image data for payout display for displaying each symbol is individually stored in advance in the ROM 91b for each symbol.

  Specifically, payout display image data for displaying a watermelon symbol, payout display image data for displaying a bell symbol, payout display image data for displaying a cherry a symbol, and cherry b Payout display image data for displaying symbols, payout display image data for displaying red 7 symbols, payout display image data for displaying BAR symbols, and replay a symbol for displaying The payout display image data and the like are individually stored in advance in the ROM 91b.

  Then, when displaying the payout display, the sub CPU 91a executes a program for displaying the payout display, and displays each of the symbols when displaying a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of symbols in one screen. The payout display is displayed by displaying it at a location corresponding to the combination. That is, the payout display is performed by designating the position for displaying each symbol by the program and displaying each position.

  Thus, for example, in the payout display shown in FIG. 11, the watermelon symbols are displayed at four locations, but by storing only the image data for payout display of one kind of watermelon design in the ROM 91b, the watermelon symbols are displayed at a plurality of locations. Can be displayed. Similarly, by storing only one type of payout display image data for each symbol in the ROM 91b for the other symbols, each symbol can be displayed at a plurality of locations. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the ROM 91b can be reduced.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a program for displaying a payout display, thereby displaying each of the symbols at a location corresponding to the symbol combination. Therefore, for example, even when the symbol combination is changed during development, it is possible to change only the program for displaying the payout display without changing the payout display image data stored in the ROM 91b. The symbol combination displayed on the payout display can be changed.

  Furthermore, as described above, the program for displaying the payout display, various image data for displaying the image, and the like are not limited to those stored in the ROM 91b included in the sub-control unit 91. For example, the sub-control unit 91 You may make it memorize | store in ROM provided outside. Further, for example, a program for displaying a payout display and various image data for displaying an image may be stored in different ROMs. For example, a program for displaying a payout display may be stored in a program ROM (control ROM), and various image data for displaying an image may be stored in an image data ROM (CGROM).

  In this way, by storing the program for displaying the payout display and the image data for payout display in separate ROMs, each image data for display of payout is displayed even when the symbol combination is changed during development, for example. The symbol combination displayed on the payout display can be changed by changing only the ROM storing the program for displaying the payout display without changing the ROM storing the payout. Thereby, the work load at the time of development can be reduced.

  Note that the payout display image data of symbols not included in the symbol combination displayed in the payout display may be individually stored in advance in the ROM 91b. In this embodiment, the plum symbol is not included in the symbol combination displayed on the payout display, but the plum symbol may be stored individually in the ROM 91b. Thus, for example, even when changing to a symbol combination including a plum during development, a program for displaying a payout display is stored without changing the ROM storing the image data for each payout display. The symbol combination displayed on the payout display can be changed by changing only the ROM.

  Also, in this embodiment, when performing a winning combination suggestion effect, by enlarging or reducing the symbol displayed in the effect display image data for displaying the symbol at a specific size, various sizes are displayed. Display the symbol. However, when the symbols displayed in the image data, such as effect display image data, are enlarged or reduced, the symbols may not be displayed clearly.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbols displayed on the payout display are displayed without being enlarged or reduced. Specifically, the payout display image data for displaying the symbols in the payout display without being enlarged or reduced is stored in the ROM 91b individually for each of the symbols. Then, the sub CPU 91a executes a program for displaying a payout display, thereby displaying each of the symbols displayed in each payout display image data at a location corresponding to the symbol combination without being enlarged or reduced. Let me. Thereby, since the symbol displayed on the payout display can be displayed without being enlarged or reduced, the symbol can be clearly displayed. Therefore, the visibility of the symbols in the payout display can be improved and the symbol combination can be easily recognized.

  In addition, on the screen on which the payout display is displayed, an operation explanation display indicating that switching to another payout display can be performed by operating the cross key 57 is also displayed. Note that the operation explanation display may be displayed as a moving image instead of a still image. For example, the operation explanation display may be displayed as a moving image such that the operable direction of the cross key 57 blinks. The program for displaying the payout display and the program for displaying the operation explanation display may be different programs.

  In addition, the size of the same symbol may vary depending on the combination displayed on the payout display. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display method of payout display in the present embodiment. The illustrated example is a diagram illustrating a display method of a bonus payout display.

  In the illustrated example, a blue 7 symbol and a red 7 symbol are displayed, and a combination of symbols for winning is shown by the arrangement of the symbols. Further, the size of the red 7 symbol included in the combination of one combination shown in FIG. 11 is different from the size of the red 7 symbol included in the combination of the regular bonus shown in FIG. As shown, the red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 12 is larger than the red 7 symbol shown in FIG. Thus, in the payout display, there are cases where the same symbol is displayed in different sizes.

  In this embodiment, the symbols displayed on the payout display are displayed without being enlarged or reduced. Therefore, as for the symbols displayed on the payout display, even if they are the same design but different in size, the payout display image data is separately stored in the ROM 91b in advance. In the example shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the payout display image data for displaying the red 7 symbol of the payout display in FIG. 11 and the payout display for displaying the red 7 symbol of the payout display in FIG. The image data is stored separately. Then, when displaying the payout display of FIG. 11, the CPU 41a displays red 7 with the payout display image data for displaying the red 7 symbol of the payout display of FIG. 11, and displays the payout display of FIG. In this case, red 7 is displayed with image data for payout display for displaying the red 7 symbol of the payout display of FIG. Thereby, even if the symbols have the same symbol but different sizes, each symbol can be displayed without being enlarged or reduced in the payout display, so that the symbol can be displayed clearly. Therefore, the visibility of the symbols in the payout display can be improved and the symbol combination can be easily recognized.

  In the above-described example, the payout display image data for displaying each symbol is stored in advance in the ROM 91b separately for each symbol, and the sub CPU 91a displays the payout display. Although an example in which a program for displaying a payout display is executed and each symbol is displayed at a location corresponding to the symbol combination has been described, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the payout display image data for displaying each symbol combination is individually stored in advance in the ROM 91b for each symbol combination. Then, when displaying the payout display, the sub CPU 91a executes a program for displaying the payout display, and displays each of the symbol combinations when displaying the symbol combination composed of a plurality of symbols in one screen. You may make it display a payout display by displaying on a corresponding location. In other words, the payout display may be performed by designating the position where each symbol combination is displayed by the program and displaying each position.

  Next, power saving control in this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 includes a power saving mode for executing power saving control for reducing power consumption when a game is not executed for a certain time (for example, 10 minutes), and a case where the game is not executed for a certain time. Even in such a case, it is possible to set one of the non-power-saving modes in which power-saving control for reducing power consumption is not executed. The power saving mode and the non-power saving mode may be set by any operation. For example, a switch capable of setting the power saving mode and the non-power saving mode is provided at a position that cannot be operated unless the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 is opened, and the power saving mode and the non power saving mode are set only when the front door 1b is opened. You may be able to do that.

  In this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 performs power saving control for reducing power consumption. As the power saving control for reducing the power consumption, for example, the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are turned off. That is, when executing the power saving control, the sub-control unit 91 controls the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 so that the power consumption is lower than the power consumption when the power saving control is not executed. Thereby, the power consumption when the power saving control is executed becomes a power consumption suppressed more than the power consumption when the power saving control is not executed. Therefore, when the power saving mode is set, the power consumption can be reduced because the sub-control unit 91 performs power saving control when the game is not executed for a certain period of time.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a payout display. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal display not only when the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more), but also when the game is not executed for a certain period of time. The payout display is displayed on the device 51. Thereby, the player can confirm the payout display without performing an operation.

  As is known in the art, when a still image is displayed during power saving control and only for notifying that power saving control is being performed, the player cannot check the payout table. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 to display a payout even during power saving control. Thereby, even when the power saving control is being executed, the player can confirm the payout display.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a payout display is displayed when a game is not executed for a certain period of time when the non-power saving mode is set. FIG. 13A shows an example in which the sub control unit 91 displays an effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 during the game. In the illustrated example, since power saving control is not executed, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect screen without lowering the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when a certain time has elapsed without the game being executed, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a payout display. FIG. 13B shows an example in which the sub-control unit 91 displays a payout display on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined time has passed without the game being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 13B, since the non-power-saving mode is set, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the power-saving control even when the game is not executed for a certain time. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13B, the sub-control unit 91 displays a payout display without lowering the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, when the non-power-saving mode is set, the player can confirm the payout display.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a payout display is displayed when a game is not executed for a certain period of time when the power saving mode is set. FIG. 14A shows an example in which the sub control unit 91 displays an effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 during the game. In the illustrated example, the power saving mode is set, but since the game is in progress, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute power saving control. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 displays the effect screen without lowering the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when a certain time has elapsed without the game being executed, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a payout display. FIG. 14B shows an example in which the sub-control unit 91 displays a payout display on the liquid crystal display 51 when a certain time has passed without the game being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 14B, since the power saving mode is set, the sub control unit 91 executes power saving control when the game is not executed for a certain period of time. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14B, the sub-control unit 91 displays the payout display by reducing the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the payout display on the liquid crystal display 51 even when the power saving control is performed. Thereby, even if the power saving mode is set and the power saving control is executed, the player can confirm the payout display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the sub-control unit 91 is configured such that when the power saving mode is set and the power saving control is being executed, the liquid crystal display 51 has a lower power than when the power saving control is not being executed. The payout display is displayed darker with the brightness lowered. In addition, since the darkness of the display of the liquid crystal display 51 can be known at a glance, it can be easily understood from the appearance that the power saving control is being executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the power saving mode is set and the power saving control is being executed, the sub-control unit 91 displays “power saving control in progress” indicating that the power saving control is being executed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can recognize that power saving control is being performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the sub-control unit 91 displays the display “power saving control in progress” indicating that power saving control is being performed at a position different from the display position of the payout display. Thereby, even when the display indicating that the power saving control is being performed, the player can check the payout display.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the power saving control so that the power consumption is controlled to be lower than the power consumption when the power saving control is not performed. Control the display mode. However, the payout display is recognizable regardless of the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when power saving control is not being executed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a payout display without lowering the brightness, as shown in FIG. Also, for example, when power saving control is being executed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a payout display with reduced brightness, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the player can confirm the payout regardless of the setting of whether or not to execute the power saving control.

  In the above-described example, when the power saving mode is set, the sub-control unit 91 executes the power saving control and the display of the payout display at the same time when a certain time has elapsed without the game being executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may display a payout display on the liquid crystal display 51 when the first time has passed without the game being executed. For example, when the power saving mode is set, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the power saving control when the second time has elapsed without the game being executed. Thereby, the execution timing of the power saving control and the display timing of the payout display can be set to different timings.

  Note that either the first time or the second time may be longer. For example, when the first time is longer than the second time, the sub control unit 91 performs power saving control, and then causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a payout display. For example, when the second time is longer than the first time, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a payout display, and then performs power saving control.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may display a demonstration screen when the second time has elapsed without the game being executed. For example, when the non-power-saving mode is set, the power-saving control is not performed even if the second time elapses without the game being executed. Therefore, when the second time elapses without the game being executed. Further, a demonstration screen for reproducing a moving image for production may be displayed. In addition, for example, when the power saving mode is set, the power saving control is performed when the second time elapses without the game being executed, so when the second time elapses without the game being executed. Alternatively, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 may be reduced to display a demonstration screen such as a still image that displays “power saving control in progress”.

  In addition, as described above, the sub-control unit 91 determines that a predetermined condition such as when the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more) or when a certain time has elapsed without the game being executed. When the above is established, a payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a payout display when a predetermined condition is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the power saving mode is set.

  For example, when the power saving mode is set and the first time is longer than the second time, the sub-control unit 91 performs power saving control at the timing when the second time has passed without the game being executed. . At this time, if the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more), the sub-control unit 91 performs the power saving control as shown in FIG. Display a dividend display.

  As a matter of course, when the power saving mode is not set, when the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more), the sub-control unit 91 changes to FIG. As shown, a payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a state where power saving control is not performed.

  As described above, the payout display is displayed when the display conditions for the recognizable payout display are satisfied regardless of the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51, so whether or not the power saving mode is set. Regardless, the player can confirm the payout display.

  Further, for example, when the power saving mode is set and the first time is longer than the second time, the sub-control unit 91 performs power saving control at the timing when the second time has passed without the game being executed. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 may reduce the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 as described above and display a demonstration screen such as a still image that displays “power saving control”. Then, when a demonstration screen such as a still image that displays “power saving control” is displayed, if the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more) (a predetermined condition is satisfied) ), The sub control unit 91 may display the payout display on the liquid crystal display 51 while performing power saving control as shown in FIG.

  In addition, for example, when the non-power-saving mode is set and the first time is longer than the second time, as described above, when the second time elapses without the game being executed, You may make it display the demonstration screen, such as reproducing a moving image. When the demonstration switch 56 is displayed such as playing a moving image for production, the production switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more) (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). The sub-control unit 91 may display a payout display on the liquid crystal display 51 without performing power saving control, as shown in FIG.

  In this way, regardless of whether or not the power saving control is being performed (that is, regardless of whether or not the power saving mode is set), the effect switch 56 is long pressed (for example, when the demonstration screen is displayed) (for example, When pressed for 3 seconds or more (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the sub-control unit 91 may cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display a payout display. As a result, regardless of whether or not the power saving mode is set, when the demonstration switch 56 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 3 seconds or more) while the demonstration screen is displayed (predetermined condition is satisfied) The player can confirm the payout display.

  Further, for example, when a certain time has passed without the game being executed, the sub-control unit 91 displays the payout display on the liquid crystal display 51, but the demo screen and the payout display may be displayed alternately. . For example, a 10-second payout display and a 1-minute demo screen display may be alternately repeated. The display time of the payout display and the display time of the demonstration screen are not limited to this, and any time may be used. In this case as well, during power saving control, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced to display a payout display and a demonstration screen. Further, during power saving control, a demonstration screen such as a still image that displays “power saving control” is displayed as described above.

  Moreover, although the example mentioned above demonstrated using the example which displays a payout display on the liquid crystal display 51, it is not restricted to this. For example, a payout display may be displayed on the lower panel of the slot machine 1 or the lower plate of the slot machine 1. That is, the lower panel of the slot machine 1 or the lower plate of the slot machine 1 may be the display means. Even in this case, when the power saving control is not performed, the sub-control unit 91 lights the effect effect LED 52 and the effect LED 56a, so that the payout display can be displayed brightly. On the other hand, when power saving control is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 can turn off the effect effect LED 52 and the effect LED 56a, so that the payout display can be displayed darkly. Even when the effect effect LED 52 and the effect LED 56a are turned off and the payout display is displayed dark, the player can confirm the payout display. Note that the payout display may be displayed on a panel other than the lower panel of the slot machine 1 or the lower plate of the slot machine 1. For example, a payout display may be displayed next to the MAXBET switch 6.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) The slot machine 1 in this embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 (display means) and a sub-control unit 91 (power saving control setting means) that controls the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the slot machine 1 can set a power saving mode in which power saving control is performed and a non-power saving mode in which power saving control is not performed (can be set whether or not to execute power saving control for suppressing power consumption). The liquid crystal display 51 (display unit) can change the display mode according to the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control (for example, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced during power saving control). In addition, it is possible to display a payout display (corresponding winning display) indicating a display result and a winning generated according to the display result. The payout display (corresponding winning display) is displayed in a recognizable manner regardless of the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) (the payout display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

  According to such a configuration, the player can confirm the corresponding winning display regardless of the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control.

  (2) Further, when the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) is set to execute power saving control, a payout display (corresponding winning display) is displayed more than when it is set not to execute power saving control. You may make it perform with a dark display.

  According to such a configuration, it can be easily seen from the appearance that the power saving control is set to be executed.

  (3) In addition, when the liquid crystal display 51 (display unit) is set to execute power saving control, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) displays a display “power saving control in progress” indicating that power saving control is being performed. You may make it perform in the location which does not prevent the visibility of a payout display (corresponding winning display).

  According to such a configuration, the player can confirm the corresponding winning display regardless of the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control.

  (4) In addition, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 (display unit) and a sub-control unit 91 (power saving control setting unit) that controls the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the slot machine 1 can set whether or not to execute power saving control for suppressing power consumption. The liquid crystal display 51 (display unit) can change the display mode according to the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control (for example, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced during power saving control). In addition, it is possible to display a payout display (corresponding winning display) indicating a display result and a winning generated according to the display result. The payout display (corresponding winning display) may be displayed when the display condition of the payout display (corresponding winning display) is satisfied regardless of the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 (display means).

  According to such a configuration, the player can confirm the corresponding winning display regardless of the setting of whether or not to execute power saving control.

  (5) In addition, the display condition may be satisfied when a certain time elapses.

  According to such a configuration, the corresponding winning display can be confirmed by waiting for a predetermined time.

  (6) Further, the display condition may be satisfied by the player's operation.

  According to such a configuration, the corresponding winning display can be confirmed by the player performing an operation.

  (7) Further, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (display means) that performs effect display. The liquid crystal display 51 (display means) displays a payout display indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display results and the value given in accordance with the display results. Further, the payout display is displayed when the effect switch 56 (operation means) provided in the slot machine 1 is operated by long pressing (specific mode). Further, on the front side (predetermined display portion) of the slot machine 1, an explanation display 71 indicating that a payout display is displayed by long pressing the effect switch 56 may be performed.

  Thereby, the method for displaying the payout can be confirmed, and convenience can be improved.

  (8) Further, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (display means) that performs effect display. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a payout display indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display results and the value given in accordance with the display results. The payout display is divided into a special character payout display, a small character combination 1 to a small character 7 payout display, and a replay 1 to replay 6 payout display (a plurality of screens). In addition, the payout display for special roles, the payout display for small roles 1 to 7 and the payout display for replay 1 (replaying game 1) to replay 6 (replaying game 6) have contents that can be confirmed over time. The operation of the cross key 57 (operation means) provided in the slot machine 1 may be switched on condition without changing.

  As a result, the payout display can be appropriately confirmed, and convenience can be improved.

  (9) Further, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (display means) that performs a payout display indicating a correspondence between a symbol combination of display results and a value given according to the display result, and an effect display, A ROM 91b (storage unit) for storing image data; Further, the ROM 91b stores payout display image data for displaying the symbol in the size of the symbol displayed in the payout display, and effect display image data for displaying the symbol in a specific size. . Further, in the effect display, it is possible to display the symbol by performing at least one of enlargement or reduction with respect to the symbol displayed in the image data for effect display. In the payout display, the symbols displayed as the payout display image data may be displayed without being enlarged or reduced.

  Thereby, the visibility of the symbol in the payout display can be improved, and the symbol combination can be easily recognized.

  (10) In addition, the slot machine 1 stores the image data and the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) that displays a payout indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display result and the value given according to the display result. ROM91b (storage part). The ROM 91b individually stores image data for displaying symbols individually for each symbol. Also, in the payout display, when displaying a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of symbols on one screen, the display position of each individual symbol displayed in each image data is designated by a program and displayed. A payout may be displayed.

  Thereby, when correction occurs in the symbol combination of the display result to be awarded, the image data is not corrected but can be dealt with by correcting the program.

  (11) Further, the slot machine 1 stores image data and a liquid crystal display 51 (display means) that displays a payout indicating the correspondence between the symbol combination of the display results and the value given in accordance with the display results. ROM91b (storage part). Further, the ROM 91b individually stores image data for individually displaying the symbol combination for each symbol combination. In the payout display, when a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of symbols is displayed on one screen, the display position of each symbol combination displayed in each image data is specified by a program and displayed. The payout display may be performed.

  Thereby, when correction occurs in the symbol combination of the display result to be awarded, the image data is not corrected but can be dealt with by correcting the program.

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

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is used. Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets the bet number and a fully credit type slot machine that sets the bet number using only credits, the claimed invention is realized. It is possible. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present invention is not limited to the one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types such as medals and game balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  Further, in this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is completed, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction. .

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out 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 are referred to as a slot machine.

  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 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 91 sub control unit

Claims (2)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine capable of deriving a display result after variably displaying the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result,
Display means;
Power saving control setting means capable of setting whether to execute power saving control for suppressing power consumption;
With
The display means can change a display mode according to the setting as to whether or not to execute the power saving control, and can display a corresponding winning display indicating a display result and a winning generated according to the display result. Yes,
The slot machine, wherein the corresponding winning display is recognizable regardless of the display mode of the display means. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine capable of deriving a display result after variably displaying the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result,
Display means;
Power saving control setting means capable of setting whether to execute power saving control for suppressing power consumption;
With
The display means can change a display mode according to the setting as to whether or not to execute the power saving control, and can display a corresponding winning display indicating a display result and a winning generated according to the display result. Yes,
The slot machine is characterized in that the corresponding winning display is displayed when the display condition of the corresponding winning display is satisfied regardless of the display mode of the display means.

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