JP2018201789A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine capable of increasing a player's convenience.SOLUTION: A main control part stores tokens owned by a player as credits and can set a bet number by using the credits when a MAXBET switch is operated in the state that reception of operation by the MAXBET switch is valid, can start a game when a regular bet number is set, and performs control so as to put out a put-out number of tokens in accordance with small combination winning won when the small combination winning occurs. The main control part validates reception of operation by the MAXBET switch during a put-out period when the put-out control is performed, and can set a bet number by using credits when the MAXBET switch is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  In this type of slot machine, when a small role winning accompanied with the provision of a game medium occurs, setting of the bet number for starting the next game is prohibited until the provision of the game medium is completed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-167130 A

  Like the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a small role winning occurs, if the setting of the number of bets for starting the next game cannot be set until the completion of the provision of the game medium, it is desired to advance the game quickly This will make the player feel annoying.

  The present invention pays attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the convenience of the player.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the means 1 of the present invention comprises:
A variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each identifiable,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means for storing a game value (credit) owned by the player;
Bet number setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) operated by the player to set the bet number;
Bet number setting means (main control unit 41) for setting a bet number using the game value stored in the game value storage means when the bet number setting operation means is operated;
Start enabling means (validation of accepting operation by the start switch 7) that allows the game to be started when a predetermined number (the prescribed number 3) of bets is set;
A game value giving control means for performing control (payout control) to give a number of game values corresponding to the winning small role winning when a small role winning occurs;
With
The betting number setting means is configured to store the gaming value storage means when the betting number setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during a grant period in which control for giving a game value (payout control) is performed. It is characterized by the fact that it is possible to set the number of bets using the gaming value (credit) stored in.
According to this feature, when the betting amount setting operation means is operated even during the grant period in which the control for giving the game value is performed due to the occurrence of the small role winning, it is stored in the game value storage means. It is possible to set the number of bets using the existing game value, and it is possible to prepare for the next game even during the grant period, which can improve the convenience of the player .

  In the means 1, the game value addition control means may be configured to add the game value by adding the game value stored in the game value storage means, or a game medium corresponding to the game value. The game value may be given by paying out to the outside of the slot machine, or a structure having both configurations may be used.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
The bet number setting means can set the bet number even when a game medium (medal) is inserted from the outside,
It is characterized in that the game medium from outside is prohibited during the grant period.
According to this feature, setting of the number of bets due to the insertion of game media from the outside during the grant period is prohibited, so that control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
Sound output control means (sub-control unit 91) for performing sound output control,
The sound output control means prioritizes the given sound (payout sound) over the bet number setting sound when the bet number setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the grant period and the bet number is set. It is characterized by controlling output.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the grant sound from changing even if the bet number is set during the grant period.
In addition, the control for giving priority to the given sound over the betting number setting sound may be control for outputting the giving sound without outputting the betting number setting sound, or the giving sound at a volume larger than the betting number setting sound. Control to output may be used.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
When the betting amount setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the grant period and the betting amount is set, the effect is ended to end the effect being executed (display of the specific effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51). It is characterized by having means.
According to this feature, since the effect being executed ends when the bet number is set in the grant period, it can be recognized that the bet number has been set.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
When the betting number setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the giving period and the betting number is set, there is provided an effect ending means for ending the output of the giving sound (payout sound).
According to this feature, it is possible to more clearly recognize that the bet number has been set because the set sound is not output when the bet number is set in the grant period.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Game value display means (credit display 11) for displaying the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means,
The gaming value giving means can give a gaming value by adding the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means,
When the bet number setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the grant period and the bet number is set, the game value displayed on the game value display means is added and updated by the given number. After that, it is characterized by subtracting and updating the number used for setting the bet amount.
According to this feature, it is possible to clearly recognize that the game value has been given and that the game value has been used.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Game value display means (credit display 11) for displaying the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means,
The gaming value giving means can give a gaming value by adding the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means,
When the bet number setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the grant period and the bet number is set, the game value displayed on the game value display means is added by the given number. And, it is characterized by being updated to a value obtained by subtracting the number used for setting the number of bets.
According to this feature, after the betting number is set, the game value remaining after the betting number is set can be recognized immediately.

The slot machine of means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
In the start enabling means (validation of acceptance of operation by the start switch 7), the betting number setting operating means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the grant period, and a predetermined number (prescribed number 3) is set. When played, the game can be started even if the grant period continues.
According to this feature, when the betting number setting operation means is operated during the granting period and the betting number is set, the game can be started even if the granting period is continued. Can be improved.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a timing chart which shows an example of processing in one game. It is a timing chart which shows an example of processing in one game. It is a figure for demonstrating the update aspect of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a timing chart which shows the modification 1 of the implementation timing of the process according to a display result combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the payout control which a main control part performs. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the timing which validates reception of the operation by a MAXBET switch in the payout control which a main control part performs. When all payouts are added to the credit by payout control and the MAXBET switch is not operated during the payout control, the timing when the main control unit validates the start switch operation reception, and the sub control unit switches various effects It is a timing chart for demonstrating timing. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the timing which a sub control part switches a special effect screen. When all payouts are added to credits by payout control and the MAXBET switch is operated while payout control is being executed, the timing when the main control unit validates the start switch operation reception, and the sub control unit performs various effects It is a timing chart for demonstrating the timing etc. which switch. When all payouts are paid out with medals by the payout control and the MAXBET switch is operated during the payout control, the main control unit activates the start switch operation reception, and the sub control unit performs various effects. 6 is a timing chart for explaining the timing for switching between and the like. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the timing when the main control unit validates the start switch operation acceptance, the sub control unit switches various effects, and the like when a re-game is given. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the modification 2 of the update method of the display value of the credit indicator in payout control. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the modification 3 of the update method of the display value of the credit indicator in payout control.

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

  Embodiments of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, as shown in FIG. In this way, the three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  On the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the same number of plural types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 2) 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.

  On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion unit 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 game values owned by the player) ), The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, and the start that is operated when starting the game The switch 7 and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (credit and A settlement switch 10 that is operated when the number of medals used for setting the bet number is returned) is provided so as to be operable by the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, a credit indicator 11 that displays 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 that displays an error code indicating the number of bets, 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the betting number is set by 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 that notifies that the betting number is set by 2, and 2 3 A 3BET LED 16 that informs that it is set by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 that informs that a medal can be inserted is illuminated by lighting, and a start that informs that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is valid Effective LED18, wait (because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, The game display unit 13 is provided with 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. Yes.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 2) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 2) 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. It has been.

  Inside the slot machine 1, a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which will be described later, A medal selector 29 (see FIG. 2) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side, and a hopper tank (not shown) for storing the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 ) A hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 2) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank from the medal payout opening 9, and a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 2) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. A hopper unit consisting of

  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 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 awarded. It is defined as a line. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  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 addition, when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed in the game, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment starts the maximum stop delay time (in this embodiment, from the operation of each stop switch). The rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped and controlled within 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotations) × 20 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1600 symbols are changed, so a predetermined maximum stop delay time (190 ms) ) Until a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn. 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.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state, and the next game can be started without the need to set the small number with the payout of medals and the number of bets. And a special combination with a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery and set a winning flag for the winning combination. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 (to be described later) determines whether or not to allow a winning for each of the above-mentioned winning combinations before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are derived (specifically, start It is determined using a random number when the switch 7 is detected.

  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 the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. Production control is performed.

  Connected to the game control board 40 are the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, insertion medal sensor 31, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and payout sensor 34c. The detection signals of 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 right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the hopper motor 34b are connected, and these electric components are the main control mounted on the game control board 40. It is driven based on the control of the unit 41.

  The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and is mounted with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 performs various controls for progressing the game in response to detection of an operation associated with the progress of the game, and transmits various commands to the sub-control unit 91.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and the like are connected, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven on the basis of the control by. 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. However, 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 equipped with a sub control unit 91 that is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d and controls the effect. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub-control unit 91 performs various controls for performing effects.

  Next, execution timings of various processes executed by the main control unit 41 during one game will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a timing chart showing an example of processing during one game when various switches are released immediately. FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing an example of processing during one game when the switch is continuously pressed. Here, continuing to push the switch without releasing the hand is also referred to as maintaining the operation of the switch. In other words, maintaining the operation of the switch means continuing the operation without releasing the operation of the switch. In addition, when the operation unit is in the ON state, the main control unit 41 determines that the operation to the operation unit is released when it is determined that the operation unit is in the OFF state twice in succession. judge.

  3 and 4, it is assumed that medals have been paid out in the previous game and that replay has been won in that game. 3 and 4, it is assumed that navigation notification is executed during the AT, in which a navigation number is displayed as information that can identify the stop order of the reels on the game auxiliary display 12. In FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the operation status of each switch (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), the rotation status of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 The mode and whether or not the operation to the settlement switch 10 can be accepted effectively are shown.

  First, FIG. 3 shows the execution timing of various processes when the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operation means related to game progress, are operated (pressed) and released immediately. It explains using. As shown in FIG. 3, since the medals were paid out in the game before the game, the number of payouts is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (payout number notification in FIG. 3). When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a signal is detected and a process for setting the bet number is executed at the timing t1 when the signal is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and the display on the game auxiliary display is switched to the initial mode. At this time, the 3BETLED 16 is turned on, the operation to the start switch 7 is validated, and the start valid LED 18 is turned on.

  Thereafter, the start switch 7 is operated, and at the timing t2 when the signal is detected and switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate. Further, the operation on the settlement switch 10 becomes invalid at the timing when the start switch 7 is operated. Further, the insertion request LED 17 is lit until the start switch 7 is operated and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating from a state in which the betting amount can be set. In addition, the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (navigation notification in FIG. 3). Further, the start valid LED 18 is turned off. Here, when the settlement switch 10 is operated between t1 and t2 after the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and before the start switch 7 is operated, the set bet number is reset.

  Thereafter, when the left stop switch 8L is operated at timing t3, stop control is performed. The left reel 2L is completely stopped at the timing t4 when the stop control is completed. Similarly, for the middle reel 2C, the middle stop switch 8C is operated at timing t5, and the middle reel 2C is completely stopped at timing t6 when the stop control is completed.

  Thereafter, the right stop switch 8R is operated at the timing t7, and the right reel 2R is completely stopped at the timing t8 when the stop control is completed. At this time, it is assumed that the outcome constituting the replay combination is derived.

  After the operation to the last operated right stop switch 8R is released and the stop control is completed, a winning determination process for specifying a winning combination is performed, and it is specified that the player has won a replay. In the payout process, a game auxiliary display update process is performed, and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 disappears (extinguishes) and enters an initial state. Thereafter, the mode is switched to the initial mode at a timing t10 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the initial state was reached. Since the process at the end of the game is also performed at the timing of switching to the initial mode, the operation on the settlement switch 10 becomes effective.

  Also, at t10, when the game is finished and a transition outcome is derived, or when winning a fall replay, promotion replay, special replay, etc., processing related to the gaming state and RT is performed. Is called. Further, since the player has won the replay, the BET process is performed after the game end process is performed, and any one of the LED 20 during replay, the start valid LED 18, the 1 BET LED 14, the 2 BET LED 15, and the 3 BET LED 16 is lit. Thereafter, when the betting amount is set, the insertion request LED 17 is turned on.

  Next, the execution timing of various processes when the operation to the operation means related to a plurality of game progressions is maintained will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, the situation up to timing t2 is the same as in FIG. However, in this embodiment, the start switch 7 can be operated while the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is maintained. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 has been released, the start valid LED 18 is lit at the timing when the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid.

  At the timing t2, the start switch 7 can be operated while the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is maintained (the ON state is maintained). That is, all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be rotated by effectively receiving an operation to the start switch 7. At this time, the start valid LED 18 is turned off.

  Thereafter, at the timing t3 when the left stop switch 8L is operated, the left stop switch 8L can be operated while the operations to the MAXBET switch 6 and the start switch 7 are maintained. That is, an operation to the left stop switch 8L is accepted effectively and stop control is executed. In this embodiment, even if an operation means related to game progress other than the operated operation means is operated, the operation means can be operated as long as the processing based on the operation is completed. The operation for the means is effectively accepted. Here, “accepting an operation on the operation means effectively” means enabling a process to be executed based on the operation of the operation means.

  For this reason, the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R can be operated even if the operation to the other operation means (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, left stop switch 8L, etc.) related to the game progress is maintained. Alternatively, the operation to the right stop switch 8R can be performed, and the operation is effectively accepted and stop control is executed, and the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are stopped.

  At the timing t8 when all the reels are stopped, since the operation to the last operated right stop switch 8R is maintained, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is not updated and the navigation number is still displayed. . At timing t9, when the operation to the right stop switch 8R is released and the OFF state is entered, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 disappears and the initial state is entered.

  Here, in FIG. 3, since the operation to the right stop switch 8R is released and turned off before the timing t8 when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, all the reels 2L, At the timing when 2C and 2R are stopped, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 disappears and the initial state is set. On the other hand, in FIG. 4, since the operation to the right stop switch 8R is maintained at the timing t8 when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the operation to the right stop switch 8R is released at the timing t9. The display of the game auxiliary display 12 disappears and the initial state is set.

  At t9, operations to the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the left stop switch 8L, and the middle stop switch 8C, which are operation means related to the game progress other than the last operated right stop switch 8R, are maintained. Since the operation to the last operated right stop switch 8R is released, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is in the initial state. That is, the condition for switching the display of the game auxiliary display 12 from the navigation notification mode to the initial mode is that all the reels 2L, 2R, and 2C are stopped from the timing t9 in FIG. 3 and the timing t9 in FIG. And the operation to the stop switch operated last is cancelled.

  Thereafter, at the timing t11 when a predetermined period has passed since the initial state, the mode is switched to the initial mode, and the operation to the settlement switch 10 becomes effective. In this embodiment, since the player has won the replay, the BET process is performed after the game process is completed after switching to the initial mode. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate when the BET process is completed and the start switch 7 is operated and the wait is not in progress.

  However, as indicated by the timings t11 to t13, although the start switch 7 is in the ON state, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R do not start rotating. This is because the start switch 7 remains on. Therefore, although the replaying LED 20 is turned on based on the execution of the BET process at t11, the start valid LED 18 remains turned off.

  As shown at timing t14, when the start switch 7 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the operation to the start switch 7 is effectively accepted, the internal lottery process is performed, the reel rotation process is performed, and the reel As the rotation of 2L, 2C and 2R starts, the operation to the settlement switch 10 becomes invalid. That is, at the timing t13 when the start switch 7 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, an operation to the start switch 7 is effectively accepted, and the start valid LED 18 is lit.

  In this embodiment, since the player has won the replay, the operation of the start switch 7 has to be canceled once. However, there are cases where it is necessary to set the number of bets, such as when winning a small role or losing. Similarly, the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is not accepted effectively unless the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is once canceled. Similarly, for the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, once the operation to the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is maintained even if the operation to the right stop switch 8R is released, once. The operation to the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C cannot be effectively accepted until the operation is released.

  Next, the update mode of the game auxiliary display will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A shows a case where a replay is won. FIG. 5B shows a case where a small role is won. As shown in FIG. 5, the game auxiliary display 12 includes two displays that can turn on / off each of the eight segments, as shown in FIG. A predetermined number can be represented by lighting any of the eight segments of the eight segments. In the lower right area of the display, one round segment different from the seven rod-shaped segments is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when performing navigation notification, a round segment is lit in addition to a bar-shaped segment. On the other hand, when the navigation notification is not performed, only the bar-shaped segment is lit without lighting the round segment. In this way, by turning on the round segment, it is possible to clarify that the navigation notification is made.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when winning a replay, when the operation to the right stop switch 8R that was last operated is canceled while the navigation notification is being made, all segments are turned off. Thus, the game auxiliary display 12 is in the initial state. Thereafter, when a predetermined period elapses, “-” is displayed as an initial mode, and when the start switch 7 is operated, the navigation number is displayed again and navigation notification is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (B), when winning a bell where eight payouts are made, when the operation to the last operated right stop switch 8R is released, all the segments are turned off and 8 The payout number notification in which “8” indicating that the payout of sheets has occurred is displayed. Thereafter, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, “-” is displayed as an initial mode, and when the start switch 7 is operated, the navigation number is displayed again and navigation notification is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B), immediately after the navigation notification is given, the display is updated by switching off to the initial state instead of switching to the initial mode or display of the number of payouts. It is possible to inform the player that the game has been performed in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, by turning off the light once, it is possible to notify the player that the notification different from the navigation notification is made in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In FIG. 5B, the initial state is displayed based on the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 after the payout number notification is performed, but after the payout number notification is performed, Even if the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched to the initial mode based on the transition to the game standby state after a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) without performing the operation related to the progress of the game. Good.

  Moreover, about the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12, the display mode in the initial state is different from the initial mode, but the same mode may be used. Specifically, the initial mode may be a light-off mode.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, a winning determination process for specifying a winning combination until the last operation of the right stop switch 8R is released from t7 to t9 in FIG. Processing according to the display result combination such as payout processing, display update processing for updating the display on the credit display 11, and game auxiliary display update processing is not performed, and the display result derived to each reel can be confirmed. Therefore, the display result is sufficiently confirmed as compared with the slot machine in which processing corresponding to the display result combination is performed before the operation to the last operated stop switch is released (before t9). be able to. In addition, this makes it possible for the player to play a game while dividing the game.

  In the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, when all the reels are not stopped, a winning determination process for specifying a winning combination, a payout process, a display update process for the credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary display update process, etc. Processing according to the display result combination is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the processing corresponding to the display result combination from being performed when the display result combination is not derived. In particular, if a process for notifying a result based on a combination of display results, such as a game auxiliary display update process, is executed before the combination of display results is displayed, the player can select a combination of display results. There is a risk that only the notified result will be seen without confirmation. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to sufficiently confirm the combination of display results by notifying after the combination of display results is displayed.

  In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation on the settlement switch 10 is invalid until the game end process is executed after the start switch 7 is operated. Therefore, processing according to the display result combination, such as a process for determining a winning combination, winning determination process, payout process, display update process for the credit indicator 11, and game auxiliary display update process is not performed. It is possible to prevent the corresponding processing and the payment processing based on the operation of the payment switch 10 being performed in duplicate.

  In particular, if the operation to the checkout switch 10 is validated before the display update process of the credit indicator 11 is executed as a process according to the display result combination, the player will eventually receive a credit for how many medals. The settlement process is performed without being able to confirm whether it is stored as a number. In this way, by accepting an operation to the settlement switch 10 after the update of the credit indicator 11 is completed, the player performs the settlement operation after sufficiently confirming how many medals are credited. Can be made.

  In addition, if the operation to the settlement switch 10 is validated while the game auxiliary display update process is being executed, the display on the game auxiliary display 12 is updated in spite of the settlement, and the number of payouts is increased. May be displayed. Therefore, the player may be confused as to whether or not the payout number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is also added at the time of payment. Since the checkout process becomes effective after the game auxiliary display update process is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused in this way.

  In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, whether to start processing according to the display result combination, such as winning determination processing for specifying a winning combination, payout processing, display update processing for the credit indicator 11, and game auxiliary display update processing. It is not determined whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 or a stop switch other than the last pressed stop switch has been released. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden of the determination process for determining whether or not the process based on the combination of display results is performed.

  In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation to the right stop switch 8R is released at t9 while the operation to the start switch 7 is maintained at t2 to t13, and the game assistance is performed. When the display on the display unit 12 is updated, the operation of the start switch 7 is once canceled at t13, and then the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating by being operated again at t14. In other words, when the operation to the last operated stop switch is released, it is executed based on operating a predetermined operation means that has been maintained among the operation means related to the game progress other than the stop switch. The predetermined processing is executed on condition that the operation to the predetermined operation means is once canceled. Therefore, the predetermined process executed based on the operation on the predetermined operation means can be performed on condition that the operation on the predetermined operation means is canceled by the player's intention.

  In the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation to the start switch 7 can be performed while the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is maintained at t2. For this reason, even when the operation for setting the bet number such as the MAXBET switch 6 is maintained, even when the start switch 7 for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is operated, Since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be rotated, the convenience of the player's operation on the start switch 7 can be improved.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the MAXBET switch 6 is provided on the upper surface 1c of the front door 1b, and the start switch 7 is provided on the vertical surface 1d. Two possible operating means are arranged on different planes. Therefore, since two operation means arranged on different surfaces can be operated simultaneously, the convenience of the player's operation can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can operate the left stop switch 8L while maintaining the operation of the start switch 7 at t3. Therefore, even when the operation to the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is performed while the operation to the start switch 7 is maintained, the reels 2L, Since the rotation of 2C and 2R can be stopped, the convenience of the player's operation with respect to the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R can be improved.

  In the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, the operation direction of the start switch 7 is a horizontal direction with respect to the vertical surface 1d, and the operation directions of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are the directions perpendicular to the vertical surface 1d. The operation directions to the two operation means that can be operated simultaneously are different. Therefore, since two operation means having different operation directions can be operated simultaneously, the convenience of the player's operation can be improved.

  In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, from t7 to t9, until the last operation of the right stop switch 8R is released, game assistance display update processing such as game assistance display update processing is performed. The process for updating the navigation number displayed on the display device 12 is not performed, and the display result derived for each reel can be confirmed. Therefore, the display result can be sufficiently confirmed as compared with the slot machine in which the process for updating the navigation number is performed before the operation to the last operated stop switch is released. In addition, this makes it possible for the player to play a game while dividing the game.

  In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the process of updating the navigation number includes a process of temporarily erasing the navigation number and setting the display of the game auxiliary display 12 to the initial state. Since the display on the game auxiliary display 12 disappears once, the player can easily understand that the navigation number has been updated.

  In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, even when the right stop switch 8R is operated at the timing t7 while the operation to the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is maintained. The operation is accepted effectively. That is, when the right stop switch 8R is operated, stop control of the right reel 2R is performed. Here, a player who wants to advance the game quickly shortens the interval for operating each switch. Therefore, the next operation may be performed even though the operation to the previously operated switch is maintained. For such a player, even if different operations are performed while other operations are being performed as in this embodiment, the operations can be accepted effectively, so the game is stopped halfway. It can be progressed without any problems, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, all reels 2L, 2C, 2R such as winning determination processing, payout processing, credit display 11 display update processing, and game auxiliary display update processing executed by the main control unit 41 are stopped and derived. The processing according to the display result combination is based on the condition that the operation to the last operated stop switch has been released, and whether or not the operation means related to other game progress is operated is included in the condition. The main control unit 41 is configured such that processing according to the display result combination is not performed when the operation means related to the game progress other than the last operated stop switch is operated. But it ’s okay.

  Regarding an example in which processing according to the display result combination (processing for turning off the game auxiliary display 12 or the like) is not performed when the operation means related to the game progress other than the last operated stop switch is operated. Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the operations for the respective switches until the last-operated right stop switch 8R is pressed are the same as those in FIGS. That is, at the timing t1 in FIG. 6, both the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped.

  At t1, the right stop switch 8R is operated while the operations to the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the left stop switch 8L, and the middle stop switch 8C are maintained. At this time, stop control is performed and the rotation of the right reel 2R stops. In the first modification, it is assumed that the outcome constituting the small role is derived at this time.

  Although the operation to the right stop switch 8R is released at the timing t2, the operations to the start switch 7, the left stop switch 8L, and the middle stop switch 8C are maintained. Therefore, the winning determination process is not performed at t2, and of course, the game auxiliary display update process is not performed at t2, and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is not updated. Even if the medal paid out according to the winning of the small role can be added to the credit, the display update processing for updating the display on the credit indicator 11 is not performed at t2, and the display on the credit indicator 11 is not updated.

  At the timing t3, although the operation to the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is released, the operation to the start switch 7 is maintained. Therefore, the winning determination process is not performed at t2, and of course, the game auxiliary display update process is not performed at t2, and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is not updated.

  At timing t4, the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is maintained, but the operations to the start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are released. Therefore, after the winning determination process is performed, the game auxiliary display update process is performed, and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is turned off to be in the initial state. Thereafter, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched from the initial state to the payout number at a timing t5 when a predetermined period has elapsed.

  In the first modification, since the small role is won, the game is switched to the payout number, and after waiting for the bet number to be set, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. The bet amount is set, and the display on the game auxiliary display 12 is switched to the initial mode. At this time, after the game process is completed, when the state shifts to a state in which the bet number can be set, the insertion request LED 17 is turned on, and any one of the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 at the timing when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. And the start valid LED 18 are lit.

  However, as shown from the timing t5 to t6, although the MAXBET switch 6 is in the ON state, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is not switched to the initial mode. This is because the MAXBET switch 6 is in the ON state without being switched to the OFF state. As shown at timing t7, when the MAXBET switch 6 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is effectively accepted, and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is also updated to the initial mode.

  Next, main effects obtained by the first modification will be described.

  In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 6, when the operation to the last operated stop switch included in the stop switch is maintained, a combination of display results such as winning determination processing, game auxiliary display update processing, etc. However, when the operation to the last operated stop switch included in the stop switch is released, the process corresponding to the display result combination can be executed. Therefore, the display result can be sufficiently confirmed as compared with the slot machine in which processing corresponding to the display result combination is performed before the operation to the last operated stop switch is released. In addition, this makes it possible for the player to play a game while dividing the game.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, even if the operation to the last operated stop switch is canceled from t2 to t3, the game assistance is performed when the operation to other stop switches or start switches is maintained. The display on the display 12 is not updated. Therefore, with the clue whether or not the processing according to the display result combination has been executed such that the display of the game auxiliary indicator 12 is updated when the operation to the last operated stop switch is released, It is possible to make the player determine whether the operation to the other operation means is maintained.

  For example, when processing according to the display result combination is not executed even though the hand is released from the stop switch, foreign matter is mixed between the stop switch and the slot machine and the operation is erroneously performed. It becomes easier for the player to notice things that are stuck.

  In the first modification, in the processes after the winning determination process, it is not determined whether or not the operating means connected to other than the specific input port is pressed. Therefore, since only the signals accepted through the second input port need to be viewed, the processing load on the slot machine is less than that in a slot machine that must view signals accepted from all ports.

  Further, since the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R all accept signals through the same port, the process of detecting the signal from the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R The signal detection process can be shared.

  In the first modification, the winning determination process for specifying the winning combination, the payout process, and the game auxiliary display update process can be executed when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, but the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. You may not be able to operate when you are.

  Further, if all operations on the operation means related to the game progress are not released, the processing corresponding to the display result combination may not be executed. In such a case, a plurality of ports may not be provided, and all operation means related to the game progress may be connected to one port. That is, the operation status regarding all the operation means related to the game progress is managed by one port. In various processes, when confirming the operation status of the operation means, when confirming for each port, it is possible to confirm the operation status regarding all the operation means related to the game progress with a single confirmation, and display result combination It is not necessary to check a plurality of ports when deciding whether or not to execute processing according to the above.

  Next, payout control executed by the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The main control unit 41 can execute a payout control for paying a player a predetermined number of medals according to the winning of a small role when a small role is won in the game. In the payout control, The number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a small role (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the number of payouts) is added to the credit up to the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), and the number of payouts that cannot be added to the credit Minutes of medals are paid out from the payout opening 9 by driving the hopper motor 34b. Further, when adding the payout number to the credit, a process of adding to the credit one by one and waiting until a predetermined time (a time that can be recognized by the player) elapses every time one is added. Yes. Thus, even when the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is updated in correspondence with the credit value, the credit value after the value of each credit being added is displayed for at least a predetermined time and the payout number is added. It is possible to update the display mode of the credit indicator 11 so that a player or the like can recognize that credits are added by paying out according to the winning of a small role. .

  In the payout control, when the payout control is executed, it is determined whether or not there is a vacant credit as much as possible so that all the predetermined number of medals according to the winning of the small role can be added. In this case, by enabling the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the execution of the payout control, the bet number can be set using credits. Yes. On the other hand, when the payout control is executed, if there is no available credit, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is not validated, and the credit is used even if the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control. The number of bets cannot be set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, after the main control unit 41 starts payout control due to the winning of a small role in the game, the main control unit 41 receives medals for the number of payouts according to the winning of the small role. Control is performed to add up to the upper limit to the credit, and to pay out the payout number from the payout exit 9 with a medal. Thereafter, the current credit value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is compared with the payout amount, and whether or not the credit exceeds the upper limit even if all the payout numbers are added to the current credit value. That is, it is determined whether or not there is a vacant credit. The main control unit 41 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the OFF state from the start of the game before starting the payout control, and maintains the OFF state even during the execution of the payout control.

  Then, even if all the payout numbers are added to the current credit value, the credit does not exceed the upper limit, and if it is determined that there is an available credit, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated. . Thereafter, in this state, the system waits until the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected or until the control for paying out the payout amount with credits or medals is completed. If the credit is 1 or more when starting the payout control, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated when starting the payout control, and the credit is less than 1 when starting the payout control. In this case, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated when the credit reaches 1 by the payout control.

  On the other hand, if all of the payout amount is added to the current credit value, the credit exceeds the upper limit, and if it is determined that there is no free credit, the operation waits without enabling the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 Then, the payout control is terminated when the payout number is added to the credit and the payout of the payout number that could not be added is finished. Then, after the payout control is terminated, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in the ON state. Since the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in the ON state, the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 can be led to the hopper tank side and taken into the slot machine 1 and the bet number or credit can be obtained. It becomes possible to insert medals.

  If it is determined that there is a vacant credit and the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated, and the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected and the addition to the credit for the number of payouts is completed, the payout End control. After the payout control is completed, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in the ON state as in the case where the payout control is ended after it is determined that there is no free credit as described above. By controlling the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the ON state, it is possible to insert medals into the number of bets.

  In addition, when it is determined that there is a vacant credit and the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected before the addition to the credit for the number of payouts is completed. Sets a bet amount up to a specified number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c within the credit range when the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected. Also, the number of sheets used for setting as the number of bets is subtracted from the credit. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the specified number has been reached with reference to the bet number stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. If the bet number has not reached the specified number, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected again. Or when the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the bet number is set within the credit range, and the bet number is set. When the number of sheets used for setting is subtracted from the credit and the control for paying out the payout number with credits or medals is completed, the payout control is terminated and the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in the ON state. By controlling the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the ON state, it becomes possible to insert medals into the number of bets or credits.

  On the other hand, after the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is accepted when the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected and the bet number reaches the specified number by setting the bet number. And the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is validated. After that, in this state, the system waits until the operation of the start switch 7 is detected or until the control of paying out the payout amount with credits or medals is completed.

  Then, after the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is validated, when the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected and the addition to the credits corresponding to the number of payouts is completed, the payout control is ended, and the flow path The switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in an ON state. By controlling the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the ON state, at least the number of medals used for setting the number of bets can be inserted into the credit.

  On the other hand, if the operation of the start switch 7 is detected before the control for paying out the payout amount with credits or medals after the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is validated, an internal lottery is performed from the random number circuit. A random number is obtained and an internal lottery is performed. Thereafter, the process waits until the addition of credits corresponding to the number of payouts is completed, and the payout control is ended by completing the control. Then, after the internal lottery is performed and the payout control is ended, the control is shifted to the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the reel rotation of the game is started.

  When the payout control as described above is executed, as shown in FIG. 8A, even when all the payout numbers to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role are added to the credit, the credit does not exceed the upper limit. That is, when there is a vacant credit, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated when the payout control is started. Then, during or after completion of the payout control, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is continued until it is specified that the bet number has reached the prescribed number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4. Control acceptance to valid state. Thus, the player can set the bet number for playing the next game by operating the MAXBET switch 6 even during the execution of the payout control by the main control unit 41.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when all the payout numbers to be paid out according to the winning of the small role are added to the credit, if the credit exceeds the upper limit, that is, if there is no free space in the credit, When starting the control, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is not validated, and the invalid state is controlled. When the payout control is completed, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is validated. Then, until it is determined that the bet number has reached the specified number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4, the reception of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is controlled to be valid. Thus, the player can set the bet number for playing the next game by operating the MAXBET switch 6 after the payout control by the main control unit 41 is completed.

  Next, in accordance with the execution of the payout control by the main control unit 41, the display mode of the credit indicator 11, the set bet number, the activation reception of the MAXBET switch 6, the activation reception of the start switch 7, FIG. 9 to FIG. 9 show the timing at which the excitation state of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is switched and the timing at which the sub control unit 91 switches the output of various rendering devices in accordance with the payout control being executed on the main control unit 41 side. 13 will be described.

  The main control unit 41 can display the credit value on the credit display 11 and when the credit is added according to the winning of the small role by the payout control, the MAXBET switch 6 is effective in accepting the operation. When the credit is subtracted in response to setting of the bet amount by operating in the state, control is performed to update the display mode of the credit indicator 11 in response to the change of the credit. .

  Further, by controlling the excitation state of the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the ON state, a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided in a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. On the other hand, the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 can be controlled to the medal payout exit 9 side by controlling the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the OFF state. When the medal can be taken into the slot machine 1 according to the control state of the game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a medal insertion possible state), for example, a non-game state in which no game is played And when the specified number of bets is not set, or when the game is in a non-game state and the credit has not reached the upper limit, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in the ON state. On the other hand, when the medal insertion is not possible, for example, when the game is being played, or when the specified number of bets is set and the credit has reached the upper limit, the payout control During execution, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in an OFF state.

  Various commands can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The various commands include a command indicating that a winning combination has occurred, a command indicating that the payout control has been started, and indicating that the payout control has ended. , A command indicating the number of payouts or replays given according to the winning combination, a command indicating that the bet amount has been set, and that the MAXBET switch 6 has been operated in a state where the acceptance of the operation is valid A command, a command indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated in a state where the acceptance of the operation is valid, and the like are included. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is based on the control state on the main control unit 41 side specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, for example, a rendering device such as speakers 53 and 54, a liquid crystal display. 51. It is possible to control the production by controlling the output mode of the reel LED 55 to a predetermined mode.

  If the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the payout control is started on the main control unit 41 side based on the received command, the sub-control unit 91 indicates that the payout control is being executed on the main control unit 41 side. It is possible to control so as to output the payout sound for notifying from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Further, when it is specified that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated in a state where the acceptance of the operation is valid based on the received command, that is, when the bet number is set using the credit, the bet number is set. It is possible to control to output from the speakers 53 and 54 a betting number setting sound for informing the effect.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 displays a predetermined effect screen (a normal effect screen, a specific effect screen, a special effect screen, etc., which will be described later) according to the progress of the game specified based on the received command, on the liquid crystal display 51. Can be displayed.

  Of the effect screens, the normal effect screen is an effect screen that is mainly displayed when waiting for the game to start or during the game. In addition, the specific effect screen shows that the specific condition is satisfied during the game (for example, the internal lottery result becomes a predetermined specific result, the small role wins, etc.) and the specific condition is satisfied. Alternatively, it is an effect screen that is displayed in a mode different from the normal effect screen over a period from the end of the game to when it is specified that the number of bets for performing the next game has been set. As a specific effect screen, for example, when a small role is won in a game, an effect screen that suggests that the small role has won, an effect screen that suggests the number of medals to be paid out, etc. The effect screen to be played may correspond. Also, the special effect screen has a special condition established during the game (for example, at least a continuous effect over the next game is being executed, or a start condition for the continuous effect has been established, a special role is carried over) When it is specified that the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game during the game in which the special condition is satisfied or at the end of the game It is the production | presentation screen displayed on the aspect different from a normal production | presentation screen and a specific production | presentation screen over the period until. As a special effect screen, for example, an effect screen corresponding to one game among continuous effects performed over a plurality of games, an effect image suggesting that the winning of a special role has been carried over, etc. The effect screen displayed may be applicable.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to continuously emit light at a constant illuminance so that the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that can be seen through the see-through window 3 is substantially uniform. Is possible. In addition, when a winning combination of a small role or a re-playing role occurs, the flash LED 55 is controlled to blink so that at least a part of the reel LED 55 such as a portion corresponding to the symbol combination of the small role blinks at a certain time interval. It is possible to perform a backlight flash that suggests that a winning combination of a winning combination or a re-playing winning combination has occurred and a symbol combination of the winning winning combination.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when a game is progressed in a state where the credit is 10, and a small combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an eight-piece combination) in which eight medals are paid out wins, The main control unit 41 starts payout control based on the winning of eight winning combinations, starts an addition process for adding 8 to the credits one by one, and the credits are updated one by one by the addition process. A display update process for updating the display mode of the credit display 11 to the display mode corresponding to the credit value is started each time. At the start of the payout control, a command that can specify that the payout control has been started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, during the execution of the payout control, the excitation state of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to the OFF state.

  When the main control unit 41 starts payout control, the main control unit 41 adds the number of medals (8 in this embodiment) to be paid out by winning a winning combination of 8 to the credit value (10 in this embodiment). The addition value (18 in this embodiment) is compared with the upper limit of credit (50 in this embodiment), and the acceptance of operation by the MAXBET switch 7 is validated when the addition value is less than or equal to the upper limit of credit. To do.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts control to output a payout sound from the speakers 53 and 54 when it is specified that the payout control is started on the main control unit 41 side. At this time, when the specific effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, control is performed so that the display of the specific effect screen is continued. Further, when it is determined that the payout control has been started, the back flash control of the reel LED 55 is started, and the lighting mode is switched from the normal mode to the flashing mode.

  In this state, when the MAXBET switch 6 is not operated and the addition process is ended, the main control unit 41 also ends the display update process and ends the payout control. As a result, during the execution of the payout control, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is “11” → “12” → “13” → “14” → “15” → “16” → “17” → “18 The number of medals paid out in accordance with the winning of 8 winning combinations is added to the credit value at the end of the game that triggered the start of the payout control. The added value “18” is displayed.

  When the main control unit 41 ends the payout control, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify that the payout control is to be ended to the sub-control unit 91. In contrast to this, when it is specified that the payout control is to be ended, the sub control unit 91 ends the output of the payout sound from the speakers 53 and 54, while the specific effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Control is performed so that the display and the backlight flash control of the reel LED 55 are continued.

  Further, the main control unit 41 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 to be in the ON state after finishing the payout control. Further, during the execution of the payout control, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to be in the OFF state and the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 is prohibited, and the MAXBET switch 6 is not operated during the execution of the payout control. As a result, the number of bets does not reach the specified number at the end of the payout control, so that the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 7 is maintained even after the payout control is ended. As a result, it becomes possible to perform a bet number setting operation for setting a bet number by inserting a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6.

  In this state, when the betting number setting operation (in this embodiment, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6) is performed, the main control unit 41 responds to the betting number setting operation (in this embodiment, 3). Is subtracted from the credit, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is updated from the credit value “18” before the subtraction to the credit value “15” after the subtraction. To control. At this time, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is not controlled to be updated one by one as in the case where the display update process is performed in accordance with the addition process described above, and from the credit value “18” before subtraction. Control is performed so that the credit value after subtraction is directly updated to “15”.

  Also, the main control unit 41 cancels (invalidates) the valid state of the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 and enables the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 by setting the specified number of bets. . At this time, since the credit has not reached the upper limit, the state in which a medal can be inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 to the credit is maintained by maintaining the ON state of the flow path switching solenoid 30.

  Further, when setting the bet number in accordance with the bet number setting operation, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify that the bet number is set to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the betting number setting sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when it is specified that the betting number is set. In addition, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is shifted from the specific effect screen to the normal effect screen, and the control of the backlight flash control at the reel LED 55 is ended to shift to the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 10, when the sub control unit 91 displays the special effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 when the payout control is started on the main control unit 41 side, When the setting operation is performed, the display of the special effect screen is not terminated.

  Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated as a game start operation, the main control unit 41 invalidates the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7, starts the game, and performs control such as internal lottery and reel rotation. It becomes.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify that the game start operation has been performed to the sub-control unit 91 by performing the game start operation, and thereafter, according to the progress of the game. Then, a command that can identify the progress status is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls the production according to the progress of the game and the like when the game is started on the main control unit 41 side. As shown in FIG. 10, when the sub control unit 91 displays a special effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 when the payout control is started on the main control unit 41 side, When it is specified that the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the reception is valid, the display of the special effect screen is terminated and the display is shifted to the normal effect screen.

  Next, control executed by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control will be described with reference to FIG. As in the case where the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not performed during the execution of the above-described payout control (see FIG. 9), the case where the game is progressed with a credit of 10 and 8 winning combinations are won. Will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the game is progressed with 8 credits and 8 winning combinations are won, the main control unit 41 performs payout control based on the winning of 8 winning combinations. A command capable of specifying that the payout control is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, during the execution of the payout control, the excitation state of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to the OFF state. In this example, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is maintained in the OFF state for a period from the end of the game to the start of the next game.

  In the payout control, as in the case where the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not performed during the execution of the payout control described above, an addition process for adding 8 to the credits one by one, and every time credits are updated by the addition process Then, a display update process for updating the display mode of the credit indicator 11 to the display mode corresponding to the credit value is performed. When the payout control is started, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 7 is validated.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the payout control in the same manner as when the MAXBET switch 6 is not operated during the above-described payout control. And the display of the specific effect screen and the special effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 is continued. Further, when the payout control is started, the backlight flash control by the reel LED 55 is started.

  In this state, for example, when the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is “13” and the MAXBET switch 6 is operated as the betting number setting operation, the main control unit 41 performs the betting number setting operation. After setting the bet number up to the specified number (3 in the present embodiment) within the credit range at the time of the credit and invalidating the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 by setting the specified number of bets Then, control is performed so as to validate the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7.

  Further, control is performed so that the addition process and the display update process are continued. As a result, the credit indicator 11 displays the display even when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control, as in the case where the MAXBET switch 6 is not operated during the payout control. The mode is updated one by one such as “11” → “12” → “13” → “14” → “15” → “16” → “17” → “18”.

  Further, when the betting number setting operation is performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the output of the payout sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is terminated and the betting number setting sound is output. Further, when the specific effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the specific effect screen is ended and the normal effect screen is shifted to. Further, the control of the backlight flash by the reel LED 55 is terminated, and the lighting mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  Thereafter, for example, when the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is “13” and the start switch 7 is operated as the game start operation, the main control unit 41 performs the game start operation. Then, the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is invalidated, the control of the game is started, the random number value is acquired from the random number circuit, the internal lottery is performed, and the process waits until the payout process is finished.

  Further, when a game start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying that the game start operation has been performed to the sub-control unit 91, and then enters a game progress status. In response, a command that can specify the progress status (for example, a command that can specify the internal lottery result) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the special effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 (not shown), when it is specified that the game start operation has been performed, Control is performed to end the display and shift to the normal performance screen. Thereafter, when the progress status of the game is specified, the effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like are controlled based on the specified progress status.

  Then, when the addition process is finished, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bet number is set, and if it is determined that the bet number is set, the main control unit 41 sets the bet number. The credit card 11 is controlled so as to be updated from the credit value “18” before the subtraction to the credit value “15” after the subtraction. At this time, the control for updating one by one is not performed as in the case where the display update process is performed in accordance with the addition process described above, and the credit value “15” after subtraction from the credit value “18” before subtraction. Control to update directly.

  The main control unit 41 updates the display mode of the credit indicator 11 to the credit value after subtraction for the bet amount, then ends the payout control, shifts to reel rotation control as game control, To advance. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 advances the control of the presentation based on the progress status of the game on the main control unit 41 side.

  Next, the control executed by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 when the re-game player wins will be described with reference to FIG. As in the case where the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not performed during execution of the above-described payout control (see FIG. 9), the game is progressed with a credit of 10, and the re-gamer wins a prize. Will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the game is progressed with a credit of 10 and the re-gamer wins, the main control unit 41 stops the last reel whose rotation is controlled in the game. All the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are released after the stop switch for which the operation (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the final stop operation) is performed is released and the detection state of the stop switch is turned off. On the condition that it is stopped, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination stopped on the reel is a symbol combination of the winning combination internally, and the symbol combination of the re-playing combination is set to the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. When it is stopped, it is determined that the re-game player has won. Then, when it is specified that the re-game player has won, a predetermined number of bets is set and the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is validated. At this time, after it is determined that the replay has won, a predetermined number of bets are set without any interval. That is, when the re-game player wins, the final stop operation is performed, the stop switch of the final stop operation is turned off, and the timing at which the re-game player symbol combination stops on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, Or, after the final stop operation is performed and the symbol combination of the re-gamer is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the operation by the start switch 7 is performed at the timing when the stop switch in which the final stop operation is performed is turned off. The acceptance of is enabled.

  Further, the main control unit 41 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the ON state when the re-game player wins and the game is finished. Thereby, during the period from the end of the game until the game start operation of the next game is performed, the medal insertion unit 4 can add credits.

  Further, when the re-gamer wins, the main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating that the re-gamer wins to the sub-control unit 91, and based on the re-gamer winning. When the specified number of bets is set, a command indicating that the bet number has been set is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the betting number setting sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when it is specified that the betting number has been set, and the re-game player has won a prize. When specified, control of the backlight flash by the reel LED 55 is started. Further, when the specific effect screen or the special effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, control is performed so that the display of the specific effect screen or the special effect screen is continued.

  In this state, when the start switch 7 is operated as a game start operation, the main control unit 41 invalidates the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 and controls the game when the game start operation is performed. Let it begin.

  Further, when a game start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify that the game start operation has been performed to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, when it is specified that the game start operation has been performed, the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the specific effect screen or the special effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and returns to the normal effect screen. Control is performed so as to shift, and the control of the backlight flash by the reel LED 55 is ended, and the lighting mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  Next, a second modification of the payout control executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the payout control of this embodiment, if there is a vacancy in the credit at the start of the payout control, the acceptance of the operation by the MEXBET switch 6 is validated during the execution of the payout control, while the credit is given at the start of the payout control. In the case where there is no vacancy, the acceptance of the operation by the MEXBET switch 6 is not validated during the execution of the payout control. In the second variation of the payout control, even when there is a vacant credit at the start of the payout control, Even when there is no available credit, the operation acceptance by the MEXBET switch 6 is validated during the execution of the payout control.

  Hereinafter, the control of the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 when there is no vacant credit at the start of the payout control will be described for Modification Example 2 of the payout control. In the second modification of the payout control, when there is a vacant credit at the start of the payout control, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 perform the same control as in the above-described embodiment. Description is omitted.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the game is progressed in a state where the credit is the upper limit of 50 and the winning combination of 8 sheets is won, the main control unit 41 determines that the winning combination of 8 sheets has been won. Based on this, the payout control is started, and a command capable of specifying the start of the payout control is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, during the execution of the payout control, the excitation state of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to the OFF state. In this example, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is maintained in the OFF state for a period from the end of the game to the start of the next game.

  In the payout control, an addition process for adding 8 to the credit one by one, and a display update for updating the display mode of the credit display 11 to a display mode corresponding to the value of the credit every time the credit is updated by the addition process. Process. Further, by adding to the credit the number of payouts to be paid out in accordance with the winning combination of the 8 sheets, if the credit exceeds the upper limit, the hopper motor 34b is driven and the payout of the payout number is still paid out. Control is performed to pay out the remaining number of medals (eight in this embodiment) from the payout opening 9.

  When the payout control is started, if the credit value is 1 or more, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 7 is validated regardless of the credit availability. When the payout control is started, a command that can specify that the payout control is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts outputting the payout sound from the speakers 53 and 54 when it is specified that the payout control is started. Further, the display of the specific effect screen and the special effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 is continued. Further, when it is determined that the payout control is started, the control of the backlight flash with the reel LED 55 is started.

  In this state, for example, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated as the betting number setting operation when the third medal is paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, the main control unit 41 performs the betting operation. The number of bets up to the specified number (3 in the second modification) is set in the credit range when the number setting operation is performed, and the specified number of bets is set, so that the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 can be performed. After invalidating the acceptance, control is performed so as to validate the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7.

  Further, when the bet number setting operation is performed, the number of sheets used for setting the bet number is subtracted from the credit, and the credit value after subtracting the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (47 in the second modification) Control to update. At this time, in the above-described embodiment, the control for updating one by one is not performed as in the case where the display update process is performed in accordance with the addition process, and the credit value after subtraction from the credit value “50” before subtraction. Control to update directly to “47”.

  Further, when the betting number setting operation is performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the output of the payout sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is terminated and the betting number setting sound is output. Further, when the specific effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the specific effect screen is ended and the normal effect screen is shifted to. Further, the control of the backlight flash by the reel LED 55 is terminated, and the lighting mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  Thereafter, for example, when the start switch 7 is operated as the game start operation when the hopper motor 34b is driven and the sixth medal is paid out, the main control unit 41 performs the game start operation. When it is performed, the acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is invalidated, the control of the game is started, the random number value is obtained from the random number circuit, the internal lottery is performed, and then waiting until the payout process is finished To do.

  Further, when a game start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying that the game start operation has been performed to the sub-control unit 91, and then enters a game progress status. In response, a command that can specify the progress status (for example, a command that can specify the internal lottery result) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the special effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51 (not shown), when it is specified that the game start operation has been performed, Control is performed to end the display and shift to the normal performance screen. Thereafter, when the progress of the game is specified, the production screen, the output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like are controlled based on the specified progress.

  Then, the main control unit 41 ends the payout control by completing the payout of medals by driving the hopper motor 34b, shifts to reel rotation control as game control, and advances the game. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 advances the control of the presentation based on the progress status of the game on the main control unit 41 side.

  Some conventional slot machines have a configuration in which setting of the number of bets for starting the next game is prohibited until the provision of the game medium is completed when the small role winning accompanying the provision of the game medium occurs. . In such a configuration, when a small role winning is generated, it is troublesome for a player who wants to advance the game quickly unless the setting of the number of bets for starting the next game can be made until the provision of the game medium is completed. It will make you think.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 that controls the game stores the medal owned by the player as a credit, and the MAXBET in a state where the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. When the switch 6 is operated, it is possible to set a bet amount using credits, and a game can be started when a specified number of bets is set, and a win is awarded when a small role win occurs. The main control unit 41 validates the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 during the payout period in which the payout control is performed, When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the bet number can be set using credits.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to set the number of bets using credits when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated even during a payout period in which payout control for paying out medals is performed due to occurrence of a small role winning. Since it becomes possible to prepare for the next game even during the payout period, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 adds, in the payout control, the payout number corresponding to the small winning prize to the credit, and when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment). The medal that has not been added to the credit is paid out to the outside from the medal payout opening 9, and all the payouts according to the small role winning can be added to the credit, and the medal is paid out to the outside. While the payout control is not executed, the MAXBET switch 6 is validated, while at least a part of the payout number cannot be added to the credit, and the payout control in which the medal is paid out is being executed. The configuration is such that the MAXBET switch 6 is not activated, and if the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the execution of payout control that does not pay out medals to the outside. The bet number can be set using credits, but as described in the second modification, the main control unit 41 pays out medals to the outside during execution of the payout control. Regardless of whether or not, it may be possible to set the bet number using credits.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 adds, in the payout control, the payout number corresponding to the small winning prize to the credit, and when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment). In this configuration, medals that are not added to the credit are paid out to the outside from the medal payout opening 9, but in the payout control, the main control unit 41 adds the payout number corresponding to the small role winning to the credit, When the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), the medal that has not been added to the credit is added to the number of medals owned by the player stored in the storage means different from the credit. Even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 can set the bet amount using credits when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control. With, like the structure of this embodiment, since even payout period it is possible to prepare for the next game, it is possible to improve the convenience for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 does not include a storage unit capable of storing the medal owned by the player as a credit, and when paying out a medal in the payout control, the main control unit 41 corresponds to the payout number corresponding to the small role winning. In this configuration, the main control unit 41 uses the credit when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control. By adopting a configuration in which the number of bets can be set, it is possible to prepare for the next game even during the payout period, as in the configuration of the present embodiment. Can be improved.

  In the payout period in which payout control is performed, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment has a case where there is a vacant credit and all medals to be paid out according to the winning of a small role are added to the credit. Activates the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 at the start of the payout control, and accepts the operation as a valid betting amount setting operation when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, and uses the credit to In the payout period in which payout control is performed, there is no vacancy in the credit, and at least a part of the medals to be paid out according to the winning of the small role is not added to the credit, and the payout exit 9 is to be paid out, the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 must be validated at the start of the payout control. , Even the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, not accept the operation as a valid betting amount setting operation, a configuration is not possible to set the bet number with the credit. According to this configuration, when a control for paying out medals from the payout opening 9 is performed in a state where a sufficient number of medals are not accumulated in the hopper unit, the medals are paid out from the payout opening 9 during the control. However, the MAXBET switch 6 is used only when there is a vacancy in the credit and all medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role are added to the credit. Since the acceptance of the operation is validated, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormality that makes it impossible to pay out medals from the payout opening 9 after the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the bet number is set.

  In this embodiment, in the payout control, the main control unit 41 is configured to add medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning of the small role to the credit, and to pay out medals that cannot be added to the credit from the payout opening 9. However, in the payout control, the main control unit 41 adds medals for the number of payouts according to the prize of the small role to the credit, and if it cannot be added to the credit, a game medium such as a medal circulating inside the slot machine is added. In addition to paying out internally, the number of game media paid out may be given as a value owned by the player and stored in a storage means different from the storage means in which the credit is stored. Even if medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a small role are added to credits during the payout period in which payout control is performed, the credits cannot be fully added. Even when the payout control is started, even if the acceptance of the operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is enabled at the start of the payout control, an abnormality that makes it impossible to payout due to a lack of medals occurs during the payout control. The abnormality does not occur after the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the number of bets is set.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can set the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 during the payout control. By controlling the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the OFF state so that the medal is returned from the payout opening 9 without being taken in, the insertion of the medal from the outside of the slot machine 1 is prohibited. According to this configuration, during execution of the payout control, setting of the bet number due to the insertion of medals from the outside of the slot machine 1 is prohibited, so that a process of adding medals paid out by the payout control to credits is performed, In a situation where processing for setting bets using credits is performed in accordance with the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, processing for setting bets by inserting medals from the outside of the slot machine 1, Therefore, it is not necessary to perform a process for controlling the excitation state of the flow path switching solenoid 30 in order to make it possible to insert a medal from the above, and it is possible to prevent the control during the payout control from becoming complicated.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. In the production control, when a specific event occurs during the game, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a specific production screen informing the occurrence of the event, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R form a winning combination. By stopping the symbol combination, it is possible to perform effects including a specific effect such as causing the reel LED 55 to emit light in a different notification mode (backlight flash), and payout control is performed on the main control unit 41 side. During the payout period, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the bet amount is set, the display of the specific effect screen being executed and the backlight flash A configuration in which to terminate the specific effect of. According to this configuration, since the specific effect being executed ends when the bet number is set in the payout period, it is possible to recognize that the bet number has been set.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Can perform sound output control for outputting sound or the like from the speakers 53, 54, and in the sound output control, payout control for paying out medals according to small prize winning is performed on the main control unit 41 side. In the payout period, a payout sound for notifying that a medal has been paid out according to the small role winning can be output. In the sound output control, the main control unit 41 side performs payout control. In the payout period, the output of the payout sound is terminated when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the bet number is set. According to this configuration, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the payout sound is not output, so that it is possible to clearly recognize that the betting number has been set.

  In the sound output control, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment indicates that the medal has been paid out according to the small role winning when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout period and the bet number is set. The configuration is such that the output of the payout sound to be notified is terminated and the bet number setting sound for notifying that the bet number is set is output, that is, the bet number setting sound is given priority over the payout sound. In the sound output control, in the sound output control, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout period and the bet number is set using the credit, the payout sound is given priority over the bet number setting sound. A configuration in which control is performed to output from 53 and 54 is also possible. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the payout sound from changing even if the bet amount is set during the payout period. The control for giving priority to the payout sound over the betting number setting sound may be a control for outputting the payout sound without outputting the betting number setting sound, or the payout sound at a volume larger than the betting number setting sound. Control to output may be used.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment includes a credit indicator 11 that displays a stored credit value, and in the payout control, a medal can be paid out by adding the stored credit value. When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control and the bet amount is set, the credit value displayed on the credit display 11 is added to the value obtained by adding the number of medals awarded. After the update, the value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. According to this configuration, it is possible to clearly recognize that medals have been paid out in accordance with the small role winning and that the medals stored in the credits have been used for the number of bets.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment adds the credit value displayed on the credit display 11 one by one when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control and the bet amount is set. After updating and updating to a value obtained by adding the number of medals finally given, the main control unit 41 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control and the bet amount is set, the credit value displayed on the credit indicator 11 is added to the value of the number of medals finally given. The configuration may be such that after the direct update, the value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet number. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to clearly recognize that medals have been paid out in accordance with the small role winning and that medals stored in the credits have been used for the number of bets.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is given a credit value displayed on the credit indicator 11 when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the bet amount is set during the execution of the payout control. The main control unit 41 updates the value to the value obtained by adding the number of medals, and then updates the value to the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used to set the bet number. 6 is operated and the bet amount is set, the credit value displayed on the credit indicator 11 is added for the number of medals awarded and the number of medals used for setting the bet number. A configuration in which the value is updated to the subtracted value (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 during execution of the payout control, the credit indicator The credit value (13) displayed in 1 is added by the number of medals that have not been granted yet (13 + 5), and subtracted by the number of medals used to set the number of bets. (Value updated to 13 + 5-3 = 15)). According to such a configuration, after the MAXBET switch 6 is operated and the bet number is set, the credit value remaining after setting the bet number can be recognized immediately.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 adds, in the payout control, the number of medals to be awarded according to the small prize winning one by one to the credit, and each time the credit is added and changed, the credit indicator 11 is updated to the credit value after the addition, but in the payout control, the number of medals awarded according to the small role winning is all added to the credit in one process, and the credit indicator 11 Is updated to the value of the credit after addition (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the payout control is started, the credit is 46, and eight medals are awarded in accordance with the small prize winning) In addition, after the start of the payout control, the number of medals assigned to the credit value “46” is added within the range up to the upper limit of the credit, and the display on the credit display 11 is displayed before the credit is added. The value "46" direct update to configure) any good to the value "50" of the after additional credit from. According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately recognize the credit value after the medal is paid out by the payout control, and the credit value after the medal is paid out by the payout control is the credit indicator 11. For example, processing for paying out from the payout opening 9 the number of medals awarded in response to the small role winning that could not be added to the credit. Can do.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment operates the start switch 7 even when the payout control is continued when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control and the specified number of bets is set. Is enabled and the game can be started by an operation by the start switch 7. According to this configuration, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the payout control and the bet number is set, the game can be started even if the payout control is continued. Can be improved.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. In the production control, a special production (for example, a special production screen is displayed in this embodiment) that notifies the occurrence of a special event (for example, that a continuous production is being executed) occurs during the game. In the payout period in which the payout control is performed on the main control unit 41 side, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number, and the start switch When the start switch 7 is operated after the acceptance of the operation according to 7 is validated, the special effect being executed is terminated. According to this configuration, since the special effect being executed ends when the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively accepted during the payout period, it is possible to recognize that the game start operation has been accepted effectively. As a special effect, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound or the like from the speakers 53, 54, an effect of lighting the reel LED 55 in a predetermined lighting mode, or the like may be applied.

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

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

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

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

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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 the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result,
Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value;
Bet number setting operation means operated by the player to set the bet number;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number using the game value stored in the game value storage means when the bet number setting operation means is operated;
Start enabling means for allowing a game to start when a predetermined number of bets are set;
A game value addition control means for performing control to give a number of game values according to the winning small role winning when a small role winning occurs,
With
The bet number setting means is configured to store the game value stored in the game value storage means when the bet number setting operation means is operated during a grant period in which control for giving a game value is performed. A slot machine that can be used to set the number of bets.

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