JP2019069251A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress decline of amusement.SOLUTION: In a suggestion presentation, some symbols among symbols stopped at symbol stop positions of each reel caused to become transparent in a transparent area are suggested. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention as to whether symbols suggested by the suggestion presentation exist or do not exist among symbols visible from the transparent area. Accordingly, decline of amusement can be suppressed by drawing attention to not limited to symbols on a valid line but to all the symbols caused to become transparent from the transparent area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among the gaming machines, some of the reel-type gaming machines (slot machines), as described in Patent Document 1, perform effects that indicate combinations of symbols (identification information) to be stopped. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the small winning combination 3 is won, an effect indicating a combination of identification information of "seven 1 bell bell" is performed.

JP 2012-24221 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even when the effect indicating the combination of the identification information of "Seven 1 Bell Bell" is performed, the identification information of "Seven 1 Bell Bell" The combination may not stop. In such a case, it is possible for the player to know that the indicated "Seven 1 Bell Bell" is not stopped on the effective line before all the reels are stopped rotating. There was a risk of lowering the

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest.

  A gaming machine for solving the above problems includes a plurality of reels in which a plurality of identification information are arranged, and a transparent portion which is disposed on the front side of the reel and which can transmit partial identification information in the reel whose rotation is stopped. A role lottery means for performing a role lottery, a suggestive effect control means for controlling a suggested effect, and an emphasizing effect control means for controlling execution of an emphasizing effect for emphasizing one or more pieces of identification information among the identification information stopped at the stop position In the suggested effect, a part of the identification information is suggested among the identification information to be stopped at the stop position of the identification information in each of the reels to be transmitted in the transparent portion, and the stop position of the identification information in each reel In the combination of the specific stop position and the non-specific stop position, among the combinations of the stop positions of the reels, the combination of the stop positions consisting only of the specific stop position is regarded as an effective line, When the combination of the stop position and the stop position including the non-specific stop position is set as the specific invalid line, when the lottery result of the combination lottery becomes a specific lottery result, one specific invalid line is configured. When the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions, and when the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one effective line, After the identification information is suggested in the indication effect, the emphasis effect control means stops the rotation of all the reels, and then the indication effect of the identification information of the identification information of each reel is stopped. It is possible to execute the emphasizing effect of the content emphasizing one or a plurality of identification information including the identification information suggested. The emphasizing effect is that the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is 1 When stopping at all stop positions constituting a specific invalid line, it is executed in a mode different from the case where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect stops at all stop positions constituting an effective line of 1. When the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all stop positions constituting one specific invalid line. It is a gist that different awards are given in the case where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one effective line.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

The front view which shows the machine front side of a slot machine. The figure which shows the stop position of each symbol. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the symbol of each stop position when a bell symbol stops in the stop position of the symbol located on a straight line. The figure which shows the timing which execution of suggestion production starts, timing when execution of suggestion production ends, timing when execution of emphasis production starts, and timing when execution of emphasis production ends. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus in case an emphasizing effect is performed in a 1st emphasizing mode, (c) is an emphasizing effect being performed in a 2nd emphasizing mode The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus in case. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the presentation display apparatus until the pattern suggested by suggestion production is emphasized in a 2nd emphasizing aspect. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the symbol of each stop position when a bell symbol stops in the stop position of the symbol located on the effective line in 2nd Embodiment, and a straight line. The front view which shows the machine front side of the slot machine which has a main reel and a sub reel in another example.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) shown in the present specification indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

  The slot machine 10 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 has a rectangular parallelepiped main cabinet 11 with an open front, and an open / close door 12 pivotally supported so as to be pivotable open and closed with respect to the left edge of the main cabinet 11. Have. The open / close door 12 is rotatably supported at one side edge of the main body cabinet 11. Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a door opening sensor KS (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting that the open / close door 12 is opened.

  Inside the main body cabinet 11, a reel unit 13 having reels 13a to 13c is disposed. The reels 13a to 13c as rotating bodies (turning bodies) include a first reel 13a (left reel), a second reel 13b (middle reel) and a third reel 13c (right reel). The first reel 13a, the second reel 13b and the third reel 13c are juxtaposed, the second reel 13b is disposed on the right side of the first reel 13a, and the third reel 13c is on the right side of the second reel 13b. Is provided.

  The reel unit 13 also has an actuator (not shown) such as a stepping motor. The respective reels 13a to 13c are configured to be able to rotate (rotate) in the longitudinal direction independently of each other by operating the actuators. Further, the respective reels 13a to 13c are configured to be able to stop independently of each other by stopping the operation of the actuator. The reel unit 13 also has reel sensors SE1 to SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detect the rotational positions of the reels 13a to 13c. Specifically, the reel unit 13 includes a first reel sensor SE1 for detecting a rotational position of the first reel 13a, a second reel sensor SE2 for detecting a rotational position of the second reel 13b, and a third reel 13c. And a third reel sensor SE3 that detects a rotational position. When each of the reels 13a to 13c is rotating, it can be said that each of the reels 13a to 13c is in a rotating state. Similarly, when the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, it can be said that each of the reels 13a to 13c is in the rotation stopped state.

  A translucent film printed with a plurality of symbols (identification information) along the longitudinal direction is attached to each of the reels 13a to 13c in a state of being wound outward. Thereby, a plurality of symbols are arranged (arranged) along the outer peripheral surface on each of the reels 13a to 13c. In the present embodiment, 21 symbols are arranged on each of the reels 13a to 13c. Each symbol occupies an area of a predetermined area. A plurality of symbols, for example, a replay symbol imitating characters of REPLAY, a bell symbol imitating a bell, a watermelon symbol imitating a watermelon, a cherry symbol imitating a cherry, a bar symbol imitating a character of BAR, a bar symbol imitating Arabic numerals There are seven designs etc. which imitated "7".

  Further, in the open / close door 12, the effect display device 14 is disposed on the front side of the reels 13a to 13c (reel units 13). A transmissive display (transmissive liquid crystal display) is used for the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment. As the effect display device 14, for example, a dot matrix type display device or an organic EL type display device may be used.

  The effect display device 14 has a transmission area 16 as a transmission portion that allows transmission (visual recognition) of part of the symbols of the respective reels 13 a to 13 c whose rotation is stopped. That is, the slot machine 10 includes the transmissive region 16 (transmissive portion).

  Further, in the effect display device 14, a region surrounding the transmissive region 16 is a non-transmissive region in which the symbols of the respective reels 13 a to 13 c can not be transmitted (not seen). In addition, when showing as "permeate" in this specification, the symbol of each reel 13a-13c arrange | positioned behind the effect display apparatus 14 in the state which intervened the effect display apparatus 14 is transparent. It refers to being in a visible state (visible state).

  The transmission area 16 is formed in such a size that can transmit three patterns continuous in the circumferential direction (longitudinal direction) in each of the reels 13a to 13c. That is, the transmissive area 16 is configured to transmit three symbols for each of the reels 13a to 13c. In the present embodiment, by rotating each of the reels 13a to 13c, the symbols are displayed so as to loop in the vertical direction from the upper side to the lower side in the transmission area 16, and a fluctuation game is played.

  Incidentally, in the reels 13a to 13c of the present embodiment, the types of symbols arranged on the respective reels 13a to 13c and the arrangement order of the symbols are different. In each of the reels 13a to 13c, it is preferable that at least one of the types of symbols and the arrangement order of symbols on some reels is different from the type of symbols and arrangement order of symbols on other reels. However, the type of symbols on one reel and the arrangement order of symbols may be the same as the type of symbols on another reel and the arrangement order of symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the transmission area 16, the rotation of each of the reels 13 a to 13 c is stopped, and it is possible to transmit the symbol stopped at the stop position of the symbol. In each of the reels 13a to 13c, the stop position of the symbol for stopping the symbol is set so that the player can visually recognize through the transparent area 16. In the present embodiment, stop positions of a plurality of symbols are set on each of the reels 13a to 13c.

  The first reel 13a has a first upper stop position A1 corresponding to the stop position of the symbol visible at the upper position of the transmission region 16 and a stop position of the symbol visible at the middle position of the transmission region 16 A first lower stage stop position C1 corresponding to the stop position of the symbol which can be visually recognized at the lower end position of the first middle stage stop position B1 and the transmission area 16 is set. Similarly, on the second reel 13b, the second upper stage stop position A2 corresponding to the stop position of the symbol which can be viewed at the upper position of the transmissive region 16 and the stop position of the symbol which is visible at the middle position of the transmissive region 16 A second lower stop position C2 corresponding to the second middle stop position B2 corresponding to and the stop position of the symbol that can be visually recognized at the lower position of the transmission area 16 is set. In the third reel 13c, the third upper stage stop position A3 corresponding to the stop position of the symbol which can be visually recognized at the upper position of the transmissive region 16 and the stop position of the symbol which can be visually recognized at the middle position of the transmissive region 16 A third lower stage stop position C3 corresponding to the stop position of the symbol which can be visually recognized at the lower stage position of the corresponding third middle stage stop position B3 and the transmission area 16 is set. In the following description, "the stop position of the symbol" may be simply referred to as "stop position", and when it is indicated as "the stop position of the reel", "stop position of the symbol on the reel (stop position of the symbol of the reel)" Point to

  The first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2, and the third upper stage stop position A3 of the upper stage position in the transmission region 16 are positioned on a straight line. Similarly, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third middle stage stop position B3 of the middle stage position of the transmission region 16 are located on a straight line. In addition, the first lower stop position C1, the second lower stop position C2, and the third lower stop position C3 of the lower position of the transmissive region 16 are positioned on a straight line. Further, upper stage stop positions A1 to A3 by the first upper stage stop position A1, second upper stage stop position A2 and third upper stage stop position A3, first middle stage stop position B1, second middle stage stop position B2 and third middle stage stop position B3 The middle stage stop positions B1 to B3 and the first lower stage stop position C1, the second lower stage stop position C2, and the lower stage stop positions C1 to C3 at the third lower stage stop position C3 are parallel to each other.

  In addition, in the transmission area 16, a transmission position (visible display position) capable of transmitting the symbols stopped at the respective stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 is set. The transmission position is a position overlapping with the stop position of the corresponding symbol when viewed from the player.

  In the transmission area 16, a first upper transmission position a1 capable of transmitting the design stopped at the first upper stop position A1 and a first middle transmission position b1 capable of transmitting the design stopped at the first middle stop position B1 and the first A first lower transmission position c1 capable of transmitting the symbol stopped at the lower stop position C1 is set. Similarly, in the transmission area 16, a second upper transmission position a2 capable of transmitting the design stopped at the second upper stop position A2 and a second middle transmission position b2 capable of transmitting the design stopped at the second middle stop position B2 And the 2nd lower stage transmission position c2 which can permeate | transmit the symbol which stopped in 2nd lower stage stop position C2 is set. In the transmission area 16, the third upper stage transmission position a3 which can transmit the symbol stopped at the third upper stage stop position A3, the third middle stage transmission position b3 which can transmit the symbol stopped at the third middle stage stop position B3 A third lower transmission position c3 capable of transmitting the symbol stopped at the third lower stop position C3 is set.

  A symbol having a predetermined area is stopped at each of the stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3. Therefore, the transmission area 16 includes the transmission positions of the transmission positions a1 to a3 and b1 to b3 and c1 to c3 and the player can view the symbols stopped at the stop positions of the symbols corresponding to the transmission positions. It can be said that the area to be

  And, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols stopped by the combination of the stop positions one by one among the upper, middle and lower stop positions set for each of the reels 13a to 13c A combination of effective stop positions that can be determined to be winning is set. In the following description, among the combinations of the stop positions of the reels, the combination of the stop positions including only the effective stop positions is referred to as a valid line YL.

  In the present embodiment, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3 constitute an effective line YL (combination of valid stop positions). In other words, the effective line YL in the present embodiment is configured by the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. In the following description, the stop of the symbol at each stop position constituting the effective line YL may be indicated as "the symbol stops on the effective line YL". In the present embodiment, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third middle stage stop position B3 constituting the effective line YL correspond to the specific stop positions constituting the effective line.

  In the present embodiment, the transmission positions b1 to b3 are transmission positions capable of transmitting the designs of the stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the effective line YL. Therefore, the display area of the symbol including each of the transmission positions b1 to b3 is the transmission region of the effective symbol which enables the player to visually recognize the symbols stopped at the respective stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the effective line YL. It becomes a display area of

  In the following description, when a combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL is a combination of symbols that determines an award, "winning" is performed. In the slot machine 10, when the combination of symbols that set the award wins, the award set for the combination of the symbols is awarded. As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop position of the symbols constituting the effective line YL corresponds to the stop position of the symbols according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery (so-called, the lottery of the winning combination).

  In addition, stop positions other than the effective stop position become invalid stop positions. And the combination of the stop position comprised including an invalid stop position turns into a combination of the invalid stop position which can not determine the combination of the stopped symbol on internal control as a prize. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, among the combinations of the stop positions of the reels, the combination of the stop positions including the invalid stop position is referred to as an invalid line ML.

In the present embodiment, the ineffective lines ML1 to ML4 according to the combination of the stop positions located on a straight line among the plurality of ineffective lines are picked up and described.
In the invalid line ML shown in the present embodiment, a first invalid line ML1 constituted by the first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2, and the third upper stage stop position A3, a first lower stage stop position C1, a first lower stage stop position C1. There is a second invalid line ML2 configured by the two lower stage stopping positions C2 and the third lower stage stopping positions C3. In addition, in the invalid line ML shown in the present embodiment, the third invalid line ML3 configured by the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third lower stage stop position C3, and the first lower stage stop position C1. , And a fourth invalid line ML4 configured by the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third upper stage stop position A3. In the following description, the stop of the symbol at each stop position constituting the ineffective line ML may be indicated as “the symbol stops on the ineffective line ML”.

  In the present embodiment, the first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2 and the third upper stage stop position A3 constituting the invalid line ML1, and the first lower stage stop position C1 constituting the invalid line ML2, the second lower stage stop The position C2 and the third lower stop position C3 correspond to non-specific stop positions that do not constitute an effective line.

  Similarly, in the present embodiment, among the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third lower stage stop position C3 constituting the ineffective line ML3, other than the second middle stage stop position B2 constituting the effective line YL. The first upper stop position A1 and the third lower stop position C3 correspond to non-specific stop positions that do not constitute an effective line. On the other hand, of the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third lower stage stop position C3 constituting the ineffective line ML3, the second middle stage stop position B2 constituting the effective line YL is a specification constituting the effective line It corresponds to the stop position.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first lower stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2, and the third upper stop position A3 constituting the ineffective line ML4 are other than the second middle stop position B2 constituting the effective line YL. The first lower stop position C1 and the third upper stop position A3 correspond to non-specific stop positions that do not constitute an effective line. On the other hand, among the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third upper stage stop position A3 constituting the ineffective line ML4, the second middle stage stop position B2 constituting the effective line YL It corresponds to the stop position.

  In the present embodiment, the transmission positions a1 to a3 and c1 to c3 are transmission positions that can transmit the symbols of the stop positions A1 to A3 and C1 to C3 that do not constitute the effective line YL. Therefore, the display area of the symbols including each of the transmission positions a1 to a3 and c1 to c3 can allow the player to visually recognize the symbols stopped at the stop positions A1 to A3 and C1 to C3 which do not constitute the effective line YL. It becomes a transparent area of invalid symbol (display region of invalid symbol).

  Note that "a stop position forming one invalid line ML" does not intend "one stop position forming any one of the plurality of invalid lines ML", and "one invalid". The three stop positions constituting the line ML are intended. Similarly, the “stop position that configures one valid line YL” is intended to mean “three stop positions that configure one valid line”.

  As described above, the stop position of each of the reels 13a to 13c includes the stop position constituting the valid line YL. Further, the stop positions of the reels 13a to 13c include stop positions (stop positions forming the ineffective line ML) that do not form the ineffective line YL.

  Further, a backlight not shown is provided in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment. The backlight is disposed behind the reel sheet attached to each of the reels 13 a to 13 c in the reel unit 13 so as to emit light toward the transmission region 16.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp LA as a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect. Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a speaker SP as an audio output means for performing audio effects.

  The slot machine 10 is also provided with various information display units 17 for displaying various information related to the fluctuation game. The various information display unit 17 displays, for example, information indicating the number of bets (number of bets) in the variation game, the number of internally stored credits, and the type of the error when an error is detected.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, a medal insertion slot 18 as an insertion slot capable of inserting medals (game media) is disposed. The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 passes through the medal selector provided inside. In the medal selector, a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the inserted medal is disposed. The medals which have passed through the medal selector are stored in the slot machine 10. Further, in the slot machine 10, a medal discharge port 24 for discharging medals, such as payout and return of medals, is formed.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a MAX BET button 20 as a bet number setting operation means for setting the bet number in the fluctuation game. The MAX BET button 20 is provided at a position where the player can operate. When the MAX BET button 20 is operated, the maximum bet number (maximum bet number) allowed in one variation game is betted.

  Further, at the lower left side of the MAX BET button 20, a settlement switch 21 (so-called settlement button) as a settlement operation means is provided. The settlement switch 21 is provided at a position where the player can operate. When the settlement switch 21 is operated, the bet medals and the credits stored are settled (refunded).

  Further, at the right position of the settlement switch 21, a start lever 22 as a start operation means is provided. And in this embodiment, rotation of each reel 13a-13c is started by operating the start lever 22 after setting of the largest bet number is complete | finished. The operation of the start lever 22 for starting the fluctuation game corresponds to the start operation.

  At the right position of the start lever 22, a stop button 23 as stop operation means is provided. The stop button 23 includes a first stop button 23a, a second stop button 23b, and a third stop button 23c. The first stop button 23a is operated when stopping the rotation of the rotating first reel 13a. The second stop button 23b is operated when the rotation of the rotating second reel 13b is stopped. The third stop button 23c is operated when the rotation of the rotating third reel 13c is stopped. Thus, the first stop button 23a corresponds to the first reel 13a, the second stop button 23b corresponds to the second reel 13b, and the third stop button 23c corresponds to the third reel 13c.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols of a plurality of types is set as a combination of symbols to which a prize is given on the condition that it is stopped on the effective line YL, that is, a combination of symbols defining a prize. ing.

  As a combination of symbols defining a prize, a combination of symbols defining payout of medals (awarding of award medals) as a prize, a combination of symbols defining allowing of replaying a prize as a prize, and a grant of a bonus game as a prize A combination of some or all of the symbol combinations may be employed.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols for which a prize has been determined can be stopped on the activated line YL in accordance with a lottery result of internally-selected win information lottery (so-called, combination lottery). Incidentally, depending on the lottery result of the winning information lottery, there is also a case where it is not possible to stop the combination of symbols which set the award on the effective line YL (in the case of so-called disconnection).

  In the bonus game, it is decided by the winning information lottery that the combination of the symbols for which the award of the award medal is determined can be stopped on the effective line YL as compared to the normal game (non-bonus game) which is not a bonus game. It is an advantageous condition that is easy to The bonus game is ended when, for example, the payout number of medals in the bonus game reaches a prescribed number, etc., and the termination condition of the bonus game is met.

  Replay is that the player can play the next variation game by setting the number of bets automatically inside the machine without newly betting medals. In the re-game, the player can play the variation game without consuming the medals, but the medals are not paid out.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on FIG.
The main control board 40 is attached to the slot machine 10. Further, the main control board 40 executes various processes, performs arithmetic processing of various control information (control command, control signal) according to the process result, and outputs the control information. Further, the sub control board 41 is attached to the slot machine 10. The sub control board 41 receives various control information output from the main control board 40, and executes predetermined control based on the control information.

The main control board 40 will be described below.
The main control board 40 as a main control unit includes a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined order, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program of the main control CPU 40a, and writing and reading of necessary data A main control RAM 40c is provided which can perform

  A first position signal (control information) is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE1 in accordance with the rotational position of the first reel 13a. A second position signal (control information) is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE2 in accordance with the rotational position of the second reel 13b. Similarly, a third position signal (control information) is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE3 in accordance with the rotational position of the third reel 13c. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls rotation and stop of each of the reels 13a to 13c based on the first to third position signals. Along with this, control information from the main control CPU 40a is input to an actuator that rotates the reels 13a, 13b, and 13c of the reel unit 13.

  Further, every time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal, control information indicating that the medal is detected is input to the main control CPU 40a from the medal sensor SE4. Further, when the door open sensor KS detects that the open / close door 12 is opened, control information indicating that the open / close door 12 is opened is input to the main control CPU 40a from the door open sensor KS. Further, control information from the main control CPU 40 a is input to the various information display unit 17.

  When the MAX BET button 20 is operated, control information indicating that the MAX BET button 20 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40 a. When the settlement switch 21 is operated, control information indicating that the settlement switch 21 is operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  When the start lever 22 is operated, control information indicating that the start lever 22 is operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when any one of the stop buttons 23a to 23c is operated, control information indicating that the stop button is operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  A main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a winning information table in which a winning probability for each winning information is determined. In the winning information, a combination of symbols that allows stopping on the effective line YL among combinations of a plurality of types of symbols is defined. If there is winning information in which a combination of one type of symbol is defined as a combination of symbols that allows stopping on the effective line YL, there is a combination of symbols that allows stopping on the effective line YL. There is also winning information in which a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is defined.

  In addition, the winning information table is used in a winning information lottery (so-called, a winning lottery). In the main control board 40, a winning information determination random number is generated. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a win information lottery using the value of the win information determination random number and the win information table. The random number used as the winning information determination random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  In the winning information lottery, the type of losing or winning information is determined. Since a combination of symbols that allows stopping on the effective line YL is determined by the winning information lottery, it corresponds to the determination of the display content to be permitted as the display content that can be visually recognized from the transmissive region 16.

  The control information (control command, control signal) output from the main control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a is set in an output buffer (not shown) in the main control board 40, and is an output process performed in a predetermined control cycle. The input port (not shown) of the sub control board 41 is set. Then, in the reading process performed by the sub control CPU 41a at a predetermined control cycle, the control information set in the input port of the sub control board 41 is read, whereby the control information is input to the sub control CPU 41a. Therefore, in the following description, "the main control CPU 40a outputs control information to the sub control CPU 41a" means that the main control CPU 40a directly outputs various control information to the sub control CPU 41a. It does not mean that. Specifically, "the main control CPU 40a outputs control information to the sub control CPU 41a" means that the main control CPU 40a sets control information in an output buffer in the main control board 40, and the output buffer It means performing processing of outputting the set control information by output processing (setting to the input port). Similarly, in the following description, "the sub control CPU 41a inputs control information" means that the control information set in the input port in the sub control board 41 is read out and the control information is input. Say.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 as a sub control unit includes a sub control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub control ROM 41b that stores a control program of the sub control CPU 41a, and writing and reading of necessary data. An auxiliary control RAM 41c is provided which can

  Control information from the sub control CPU 41 a is input to the effect display device 14. Further, control information from the sub control CPU 41a is input to the decoration lamp LA. Further, control information from the sub control CPU 41a is input to the speaker SP.

  The sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41b. In addition, in the sub control ROM 41b, a display effect pattern in which the display effect mode of the effect display device 14 is displayed, a sound effect pattern in which the sound output mode of the speaker SP is displayed, and a light emission effect pattern in which the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA is displayed. Is stored. Further, in the sub control RAM 41 c, various information which is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10 is stored (set).

The process related to the variation game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described below.
When the main control CPU 40a inputs control information indicating that the various buttons and the like have been operated, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control defined in the control information. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display unit 17 each time by input of various control information and various control. In addition, when awarding the award medal by stopping the combination of the symbols for which payout of the medal is determined as the award is stopped on the effective line YL, the main control CPU 40a sets the credit upper limit number when exceeding the credit upper limit number. Control to discharge more medals.

  In addition, when the settlement of credits is permitted, when the control information from the settlement switch 21 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls to discharge the medals for the credits (to settle the credits). Credit settlement is configured to be acceptable at least when the number of credits is "one or more". Further, when the credit control is performed, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub control CPU 41a, control information that can specify that the credit adjustment has been performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the process of settling the credit, whereby the function as the balancing means is realized.

  Incidentally, the settlement of credits is restricted (not permitted) when at least one reel 13a, 13b, 13c is rotating. In addition, the settlement of credits is restricted when a replay is given, or when a combination of symbols that have been awarded as a prize is stopped on the effective line YL and a prize medal is awarded. . In the present embodiment, although the credit is settled when the settlement switch 21 is operated, the credit is settled when the settlement switch 21 is operated for a predetermined time. You can also. In this case, it is possible to suppress that the credit is settled by touching the settlement switch 21 unexpectedly.

  Further, when the control information from the medal sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets. Further, when the control information from the MAX BET button 20 is input, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets. In addition, when the bet number is set, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information capable of specifying that the bet number has been set to the sub control CPU 41a. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the process of setting the number of bets, whereby the function of the bet number setting control means is realized.

  Further, the main control CPU 40 a updates the number of credits in accordance with the control information from the MAX BET button 20. Further, when increasing the number of credits in accordance with the control information from the medal sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits. Then, the main control CPU 40a generates a game startable state in which the variable game can be performed when setting the maximum bet number. As described above, the bet of the maximum bet number is established, and the variable game start enabling condition that allows the variable game to be started is established.

  Subsequently, when the control information from the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a win information lottery. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs a win information lottery corresponding to the winning combination lottery when the start operation is performed. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning information determination random number, and refers to the value of the winning information determination random number and the winning information table to perform a winning information lottery. When no winning information is won in the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the process of performing the win information lottery corresponding to the role lottery, whereby the function of the role lottery means is realized.

  Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines the win information, the main control CPU 40a uses the result display information (such as a flag) capable of specifying the combination of symbols allowed to be stopped on the valid line YL in the determined win information. Store (set) in the RAM 40c.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a can identify the combination of the symbols allowed to be displayed by the determined winning information by the end of the variation game targeted for the winning information lottery in which the winning information is determined. Clear (clear) In the present embodiment, when there is no result display information in the case of disconnection and the result display information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a can identify that it is a disconnection. It is done.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variation game upon input of the control information from the start lever 22 (after performing predetermined processing such as the win information lottery), and at the same time the win information lottery Control information indicating the lottery result (hereinafter, referred to as "variable game start command") is output to the sub control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 40a inputs control information from the start lever 22, and starts the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the last variation game. The reels 13a to 13c are controlled. Incidentally, the variable game start command to the sub control CPU 41a may be configured to be output at the start of the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c.

  Subsequently, when the control information from the stop button 23 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control for stopping the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c corresponding to the control information (hereinafter referred to as "stop control"). . Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotational position and the stop position of each of the reels 13a to 13c based on position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to the respective reels 13a to 13c. That is, while the position signals from the respective reel sensors SE1 to SE3 cause the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation states of the respective reels 13a to 13c while the respective reels 13a to 13c rotate, the respective reels 13a to 13c When not moving (during stop), the main control CPU 40a is made to specify the stop status of each of the reels 13a to 13c.

  Further, when the control information from the stop button 23 is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs various control information corresponding to the control information to the sub control CPU 41a. The control information corresponding to the control information from the stop button 23 causes the sub-control CPU 41 a to grasp the operation status (operation order and operation timing) of the stop button 23.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c within a predetermined range (up to 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 23 is operated based on the winning information on winning, and any symbol Stop the combination of When the main control CPU 40a stops the rotating reels 13a to 13c, it is stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the win information lottery and the operation order and operation timing of each stop button 23. The rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c is stopped based on the control data for stopping control. The main control CPU 40a may perform stop control using different stop control data depending on the operation order of the three stop buttons 23 and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23, even in the situation where the same winning information is won. .

  Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c on the basis of control data for stop control which does not stop the same kind of symbol at the stop position constituting one effective line YL in the case of a release. Take control. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the case of detachment, control is performed so that the same type of symbol does not stop at the stop position constituting one effective line YL. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c based on the control data for stop control that does not stop the same kind of symbol at the stop position configuring one ineffective line ML in the case of disconnection. Control. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the case of detachment, control is performed so that the same kind of symbol does not stop at the stop position that configures one invalid line ML.

  In the general slot machine 10, a prize is often given when the same kind of symbol stops at a stop position of a symbol located on a straight line, so in the case of disconnection, the same as the valid line YL or the invalid line ML. It is conceivable that there is a player who misunderstands that the award is given by stopping the combination of the symbols constituted by the kinds of symbols. Therefore, in the case of a loss, that is, when a prize is not given, the player can be prevented by not stopping the combination of symbols composed of the same kind of symbol on any of the valid line YL and the invalid line ML. Can suppress misunderstanding, and can easily improve the interest.

  Subsequently, when the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning determination. In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a reads the result display information from the main control RAM 40c, and determines whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the read result display information is stopped on the effective line YL. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a identifies the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL from the position signal input along with the stop of the rotation of each of the reels 13a to 13c, and the combination of the symbols is the result It is determined whether or not it is a combination of symbols permitted to be stopped on the effective line YL in the display information.

  In the winning determination, when the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL is a combination of symbols permitted to stop on the effective line YL in the result display information, the main control CPU 40a determines the result It determines the winning of the combination of symbols that are allowed to stop in the display information. On the other hand, in the winning determination, when the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL is not a combination of symbols permitted to stop on the effective line YL in the result display information, the main control CPU 40a determines the result The non-winning of the combination of the symbol which it is permitted to make stop with display information is decided.

  Then, when determining the winning of the combination of symbols allowed to be stopped on the effective line YL in the result display information in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a gives the defined award to the combination of the symbols Take control.

  For example, when determining the winning of a combination of symbols for which the award of the award medal has been determined as the award, the main control CPU 40a performs control of awarding the award medal. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control of providing a re-game, when it is determined to win a combination of symbols determined to be given a re-play as a prize. As control for giving a re-game, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as the fluctuation game for which winning is determined. In addition, when determining the winning of the combination of symbols, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a "winning instruction command") for instructing the combination of symbols determined to be winning to the sub control CPU 41a.

Next, a process related to the variation game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various control information of the variable game start command and the winning instruction command, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the speaker so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the control information The audio output mode of the SP and the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA are controlled.

  In addition, when the winning instruction command is not input, the sub control CPU 41a recognizes that a combination of symbols not determined with a prize is stopped on the effective line YL. Since the sub-control CPU 41a can also grasp the stop status of each of the reels 13a to 13c, it can know from the stop status that the combination of symbols not determined with awards has been stopped on the effective line YL.

  The sub-control CPU 41a causes the standby state when the predetermined time has elapsed without inputting control information that can specify that the bet number has been set after power-on or after the end of the fluctuation game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the standby state to occur when the control information capable of specifying that the credit has been settled is input. As described above, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the standby state is generated when the settlement of credits is performed.

  In the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14, the sound output of the speaker SP, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp, and the like so as to execute a demonstration effect (so-called demonstration effect). Further, when the standby state is generated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the sound output of the speaker SP so as to lower the volume than before the standby state.

  Further, in the standby state, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs control information that can specify that the bet number has been set, the standby state is ended. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a ends the control for executing the demonstration effect. As described above, the standby state can be said to be a state in which the demonstration effect is performed.

  Also, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to detect an error. Specifically, the slot machine 10 detects that the open / close door 12 is opened as an error. Further, in the slot machine 10, it is detected as an error that a problem has occurred in the medal selector, for example, when the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 is clogged in the medal selector.

  In addition, the medals stored in the slot machine are not enough, and the medals are not paid out normally, or the movable body, which is generally referred to as a bonus, does not operate normally, etc. Can be adopted as an error.

Hereinafter, concrete control concerning an error is explained.
When the main control CPU 40a inputs control information from the door opening sensor KS, control information (hereinafter referred to as "door error signal") capable of specifying that the open / close door 12 is detected to be open is It outputs to the sub control CPU 41a. Also, when the main control CPU 40a inputs control information from the door opening sensor KS, a process for outputting a door error signal to the sub control CPU 41a causes the main control CPU 40a to generate an error based on the control information from the door opening sensor KS. It corresponds to processing to detect. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for detecting an error based on control information from the door opening sensor KS, whereby the function of the error detection means is realized.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40 a determines that “problem has occurred (abnormal)” based on the control information from the medal sensor SE 4, control information capable of specifying that a problem has occurred in the medal selector ( Hereinafter, the "selector error signal" is output to the sub control CPU 41a. As processing for the main control CPU 40a to determine "abnormal" based on control information from the medal sensor SE4, it is determined to be "abnormal" on the condition that control information from the medal sensor SE4 has been continuously input for a predetermined time. There is processing to do. In addition, that the medal sensor SE4 is configured by a plurality of sensors, and after the control information from the sensor provided on the upstream side in the medal selector is input, the control information from the sensor provided on the downstream side is not input for a predetermined time There is also a process of judging "abnormal" on condition of. Further, the process for the main control CPU 40a to determine "abnormal" based on the control information from the medal sensor SE4 corresponds to the process for the main control CPU 40a to detect an error based on the control signal from the medal sensor SE4. Do. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for detecting an error based on the control signal from the medal sensor SE4, whereby the function of the error detection means is realized.

  Further, when detecting an error, the main control CPU 40a controls the various information display unit 17 so as to display information that can identify the type of the error. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, any error occurs among the fact that the open / close door 12 is opened and the problem occurs in the medal selector based on the information displayed on the various information display unit 17 You can identify what you are doing.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the door error signal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display an image notifying that the open / close door 12 is opened. In addition, when the door error signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the speaker SP so that a sound (or music or voice) notifying that the open / close door 12 is opened is output as a voice. When the door error signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp LA to emit light in a light emission mode when the open / close door 12 is opened.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives a selector error signal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display an image notifying that a problem has occurred in the medal selector. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives a selector error signal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker SP to output a sound (or music or voice) notifying that a problem has occurred in the medal selector. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives a selector error signal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp LA to emit light in a light emission mode when a problem occurs in the medal selector.

  By the way, when it is considered as an error that medals are not properly delivered due to a shortage of medals stored in the slot machine 10 or the like, the control for detecting the error is as follows. The control mentioned above can be considered. Note that, as a physical configuration, it is conceivable to provide a sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a “payout detection sensor”) capable of detecting the medals to be paid out. In addition, it is preferable that control information from the payout detection sensor be input to the main control CPU 40a that controls the payout of medals.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control information from the payout detection sensor is input after instructing the payout of the medal. Further, when the main control CPU 40a does not input control information from the payout detection sensor despite having paid out the medal, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the medal has not been properly dispensed. The main control CPU 40a performs the above-mentioned "process for specifying that medals have not been properly paid out", whereby the function of the error detection means is realized.

  In addition, when it is an error that the movable body, which is generally referred to as an accessory, does not operate normally, the following control may be considered as the control for detecting the error. In addition, it is possible to provide a sensor (henceforth a "position detection sensor") which detects the position of a movable body as a physical structure. Further, it is preferable that control information from the position detection sensor be input to a CPU that controls the movable body. Incidentally, in general pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, the sub-control CPU among the main control CPU and the sub-control CPU often controls the movable body. Therefore, the following description will be made on the assumption that control information from the position detection sensor is input to the sub control CPU 41a.

  After the sub-control CPU 41a controls the movable body to move to a position where the movable body can be detected by the position detection sensor, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether control information from the position detection sensor is input. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the movable body normally when the control information from the position detection sensor is not input although the movable body is moved to a position where the movable body can be detected by the position detection sensor. Identify what you are not doing. In the present embodiment, the function of the error detection means is realized by the sub-control CPU 41a performing the above-mentioned "process for specifying that the movable body is not operating normally".

  In addition, when an error such as "the payout of medals is not properly performed" or "the movable body is not operating normally" is detected, the effect display device 14 or decoration lamp to notify the error You may comprise so that it may be performed by LA and speaker SP.

Here, based on FIGS. 4A to 4E, a case will be described where in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, specific winning information among a plurality of types of winning information is won.
In the present embodiment, when the specific winning information is won, the same symbol is stopped at the stop position of the symbol located in a straight line (in the present embodiment, the stop position constituting the valid line YL or the invalid line ML).

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of winning information classified into specific winning information. Then, when the winning information classified into the specific winning information is won, it is permitted to stop the combination of the symbols that are determined to be awarded with six award medals.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (e), in the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols determined to provide six award medals is stopped on the effective line YL, one effective line YL is obtained. The bell symbol is stopped at all of the stop positions B1 to B3 constituting one or all the stop positions constituting one invalid line among the ineffective lines ML1 to ML4.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), that the bell symbol is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the effective line YL means that the combination of the symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol and bell symbol] is on the effective line YL. It corresponds to being stopped. And, the combination of the symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] corresponds to the combination of symbols determined to be awarded with six award medals.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), that the bell symbol is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the ineffective line ML1 means that a combination of symbols of [Replay symbol, bar symbol, cherry pattern] is on the effective line YL. It corresponds to being stopped. And, the combination of the symbols of [Replay Symbol, Bar Symbol, Cherry Symbol] corresponds to the combination of symbols that are determined to be awarded with six award medals.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, that the bell symbol is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the ineffective line ML2 means that a combination of [watermelon pattern, cherry pattern, replay pattern] is on the effective line YL. It corresponds to being stopped. And, the combination of the symbols of [watermelon pattern, cherry pattern, replay pattern] corresponds to the combination of the patterns which are determined to be awarded with six award medals.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (d), that the bell symbol is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the invalid line ML3 means that a combination of symbols of [Replay symbol, Bell symbol, Replay symbol] is on the effective line YL. It corresponds to being stopped. And, the combination of the symbols of [Replay Symbol, Bell Symbol, Replay Symbol] corresponds to the combination of symbols that are determined to be awarded with six award medals. When the bell symbol is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the invalid line ML3, the bell symbol is stopped at the second middle stage stop position B2 among the stop positions constituting the effective line YL.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (e), that the bell pattern is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the ineffective line ML4 means that a combination of [watermelon pattern, bell pattern and cherry pattern] is on the effective line YL. It corresponds to being stopped. And, the combination of [watermelon design, bell design, cherry design] corresponds to a combination of design that is determined to be awarded with six award medals. When the bell symbol is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the ineffective line ML4, the bell symbol is stopped at the second middle stage stop position B2 among the stop positions constituting the effective line YL.

  In addition, the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line YL, when the combination of the symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] is stopped on the invalid line ML shown in FIGS. 4 (b) to (e) Is an example. Therefore, when the combination of symbols of [bell symbol / bell symbol / bell symbol] is stopped on each ineffective line ML, the combination of symbols not shown may be stopped on the effective line YL.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the same symbol is stopped at the stop position located on a straight line, the same symbol may be stopped at all the stop positions constituting the effective line YL, and it is invalid. The award given in the case where the same symbol is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the line ML is the same.

  In the following description, a combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] stopped on the effective line YL is referred to as “combination of effective bell symbols”. In addition, a combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL when a combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol and bell symbol] is stopped on the ineffective line ML1 is referred to as “combination of first bell symbols”. In addition, a combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL when a combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol and bell symbol] is stopped on the ineffective line ML2 is referred to as “a second bell symbol combination”. Similarly, a combination of symbols stopped at the effective line YL when a combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol and bell symbol] is stopped on the ineffective line ML3 is referred to as “a third bell symbol combination”. In addition, a combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL when a combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol and bell symbol] is stopped on the ineffective line ML4 is referred to as “fourth bell symbol combination”.

  Further, in the winning information classified into the specific winning information, one or more combinations of symbols among the combination of the effective bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol to the combination of the fourth bell symbol are stopped on the effective line YL Allow that.

  For example, in the winning information classified into the specific winning information, the combination of the valid bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol among the combinations of the valid bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol to the combination of the fourth bell symbol are effective The winning information is included on the line YL to allow the stopping. In the winning information classified as specific winning information, the combination of the valid bell symbol and the combination of the third bell symbol among the combinations of the valid bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol to the combination of the fourth bell symbol are effective. It contains winning information that allows the line YL to stop.

  In addition, in the winning information classified into the specific winning information, the combination of the valid bell symbol among the combination of the valid bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol to the combination of the fourth bell symbol is to be stopped on the valid line YL. Includes winning information to allow. In the winning information classified as specific winning information, the combination of the fourth bell symbol among the combination of the effective bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol to the combination of the fourth bell symbol is stopped on the effective line YL. It contains winning information that allows that.

  Incidentally, in the case where there are a plurality of combinations of symbols that allow to be stopped on the valid line YL in the winning information classified into the specific winning information, the operation sequence of the stop button 23 and the operation timing of the stop button 23 actually The combination of symbols to be stopped on the effective line YL may be configured to be different. For example, it is assumed that winning information is selected which allows the combination of the valid bell symbol combination and the third bell symbol combination to be stopped on the valid line YL. In this case, when the stop button 23b of the three stop buttons 23 is operated first, the combination of effective bell symbols, or when the stop button 23a or the stop button 23c of the three stop buttons 23 is operated first. The combination of the third bell symbols may be configured to be stopped on the effective line YL.

  In the present embodiment, among the combination of the effective bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol to the combination of the fourth bell symbol, at least the combination of the effective bell symbol and the combination of the third bell symbol is allowed to be stopped on the effective line YL. Winning the winning information corresponds to the case where the lottery result of the part lottery becomes a specific lottery result. Similarly, in the present embodiment, at least the combination of the effective bell symbol and the combination of the fourth bell symbol among the combinations of the effective bell symbol and the combination of the first bell symbol to the combination of the fourth bell symbol is stopped on the effective line YL The winning of the winning information that permits the second symbol corresponds to the case where the lottery result of the part lottery becomes a specific lottery result.

  The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a suggested effect according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery (combination lottery). Further, in the slot machine 10, the suggestive effect is performed on the effect display device 14. Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the display area above the transmissive area 16 among the display areas of the effect display device 14, the suggested effect is executed.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an emphasizing effect of emphasizing one or more of the symbols stopped at the stop position of the symbols. Further, in the slot machine 10, the emphasizing effect is performed on the effect display device 14. Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the emphasizing effect is executed in the transmission area 16 also in the display area of the effect display device 14.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the execution of the suggestion effect is started between the start of the fluctuation game and the end of the fluctuation game. Specifically, the execution of the suggested effect is started at timing t1 from the start of the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c to the stop of the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c. Also, the execution of the suggestion effect ends when the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped.

  In addition, the execution of the emphasizing effect is started after timing t2 when the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped after the symbol is suggested in the suggestive effect. The emphasizing effect is performed with the content of emphasizing one or more symbols including the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect among the symbols stopped at the stop positions of the respective reels 13a to 13c.

  In addition, the execution of the emphasizing effect is continued until timing t3 at which the effect end condition after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped is satisfied. And execution of emphasis production ends, if production end conditions are satisfied.

  In the suggestion effect, an identification image SG (specific information) corresponding to a part of the symbols stopped at the stop position in each of the reels 13a to 13c transmitted in the transmission region 16 is shown. Showing the identification image SG corresponds to suggesting a symbol (identification information) corresponding to the identification image SG. That is, the symbol (identification information) is suggested by showing the identification image SG in the suggestion effect.

  The symbols stopped at the stop positions of the respective reels 13a to 13c transmitted in the transmission area 16 can be specified from the lottery result of the winning information lottery. For example, when winning the winning information is permitted to stop the combination of the first bell symbol on the effective line YL, although the bell symbol does not stop on the effective line YL, the invalid line transmitted from the transparent region 16 It can be specified that the bell symbol stops at the stop position constituting the ML1. As described above, in the suggested effect, the identification image SG corresponding to a part of the symbols stopped at the stop position transmitted in the transmission area 16 is shown according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery, and the symbols Is suggested.

  Incidentally, in the suggestion effect, according to the combination of symbols allowed to be stopped on the effective line YL in the winning information selected in the winning information lottery, in some of the symbols constituting the combination of the symbols A corresponding identification image SG may be shown. That is, in the suggestive effect, a part of symbols are suggested among the symbols which can be stopped at the stop position constituting one effective line.

  The identification image SG corresponds to information that can identify the corresponding symbol. The identification image SG can also be said to be a symbol (or information) similar to the corresponding symbol. In the following description, when referring to "design suggested by suggestion effect", it does not intend a symbol on a reel, but an identification image SG indicated by suggestion effect indicates a corresponding symbol. Therefore, in the following description, "the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect" means a symbol corresponding to the identification image SG indicated by the suggestion effect.

Further, in the emphasizing effect in the present embodiment, one or more of the symbols stopped at the stop position of the symbols are emphasized in any of the first emphasizing aspect and the second emphasizing aspect.
Specifically, when the emphasizing effect is executed in the first emphasizing mode, the effect image is displayed at one transmitting position corresponding to the stopping position constituting the effective line YL among the stopping positions at which the symbol suggested by the suggesting effect has stopped. EF is displayed. On the other hand, when the emphasizing effect is executed in the second emphasizing mode, the effect images EF are displayed at a plurality of transmitting positions corresponding to the stopping positions constituting the effective line YL among the stopping positions at which the symbol suggested by the suggesting effect is stopped. Is displayed. For this reason, the direction in which the emphasis effect is performed in the second emphasis mode emphasizes the symbol stopped at the stop position more strongly than the emphasis effect in the first emphasis mode. The emphasizing effect of the first emphasizing aspect can be said to be emphasizing effect of the first effect contents. Similarly, it can be said that the emphasizing effect of the second emphasizing aspect is an emphasizing effect of the contents of the second effect.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 6 (a)-(c), the display content of the effects display apparatus 14 in emphasizing effects is demonstrated. In addition, it is assumed that a bell symbol is suggested in the suggestion effect. That is, in the suggested effect, it is assumed that the identification image SG corresponding to the bell image is shown.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution of the suggestion effect is started, and the highlighting effect is not performed when the combination of the first bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL. Similarly, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution of the suggestion effect is started, and the highlighting effect is not executed when the combination of the second bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL.

  Moreover, as shown to Fig.6 (a), when execution of a suggestion effect is started and the combination of a 3rd bell symbol is stopped on effective line YL, a highlighting effect is performed in a 1st emphasizing aspect. At this time, the effect image EF is displayed at the second middle stage transmission position b2 corresponding to the second middle stage stop position B2 at which the bell symbol suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped among the stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the effective line YL. Be done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution of the suggested effect is started and the combination of the fourth bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL, the enhanced effect is executed in the first emphasis mode. At this time, the effect image EF is displayed at the second middle stage transmission position b2 corresponding to the second middle stage stop position B2 at which the bell symbol suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped among the stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the effective line YL. Be done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the execution of the suggestion effect is started and the combination of the effective bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL, the emphasis effect is executed in the second emphasis mode. At this time, the bell symbol stops at all the stop positions constituting the effective line YL, and the effect image EF is displayed at the transmission positions b1 to b3 corresponding to all the stop positions constituting the effective line YL.

Next, control of suggestion effects and control of emphasis effects will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation game start command capable of specifying that the specific winning information has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an execution lottery whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. Then, when the execution lottery is not won, the sub control CPU 41a does not control the effect display device 14 to execute the suggested effect.

  On the other hand, when an execution lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to execute the suggested effect. At this time, the subsidiary control CPU 41a displays the identification image SG corresponding to a part of the symbols stopped at the stop position of each of the reels 13a to 13c transmitted in the transmission area 16. Control.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display the identification image SG corresponding to the symbol that can be stopped at the largest number of stop positions among all the stop positions when executing the suggested effect. Alternatively, the effect display device 14 may be controlled to display an identification image SG corresponding to a predetermined symbol in the selected winning information. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured to control the effect display device 14 so as to display the identification image SG corresponding to a part of the symbols that can be stopped on the effective line YL.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a displays effects so as to start the execution of the suggested effect before the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is started. Control the device 14 Specifically, let T be the shortest time until all the reels 13a to 13c stop rotating by operating all the stop buttons 23 after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c starts. The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to start the execution of the suggested effect less than the time T after the start of the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the suggestion effect is executed when the winning lottery is won, the suggestion effect is not necessarily executed when the specific winning information is won. However, when a variation game start command capable of specifying that the specific winning information has been won is input, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured to control the effect display device 14 to execute the suggested effect. .

  In addition, when the suggestion effect is performed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to end the execution of the suggestion effect when the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. At this time, the display of the identification image SG displayed on the effect display device 14 ends, and the execution of the suggested effect ends.

Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the execution of the emphasizing effect according to the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line YL after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped.
Specifically, when the combination of the effective bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL, that is, the combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] is stopped on the effective line YL. In this case, the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute the emphasizing effect in the second emphasizing mode.

  Further, when the combination of the first bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL, that is, the combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] is stopped on the ineffective line ML1. , Do not let the emphasis production. Similarly, when the combination of the second bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL, that is, the combination of the symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] is stopped on the invalid line ML2. In the case, the emphasizing effect is not performed.

  Further, when the combination of the third bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL, that is, the combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] is stopped on the ineffective line ML3. The effect display device 14 is controlled to execute the emphasizing effect in the first emphasizing mode. Similarly, when the combination of the fourth bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL, that is, the combination of symbols of [bell symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol] is stopped on the ineffective line ML4. In this case, the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute the emphasis effect in the first emphasis mode.

  Then, when the emphasis effect is performed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the execution of the emphasis effect when the effect end condition is satisfied. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a ends the display of the effect image EF being displayed on the effect display device 14, thereby ending the execution of the emphasis effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process of causing the suggestion effect to be performed according to the lottery result of the win information lottery, whereby the function as the suggestion effect control unit is realized. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of causing the emphasizing effect to be implemented, whereby the function as the emphasizing effect control unit is realized.

Here, the effect termination condition will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect end condition is satisfied by setting the bet number. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to indicate that the bet number has been set in response to the insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot 18 or the operation of the MAX BET button 20 while the emphasis effect is being executed. When the information is input, the effect display device 14 is controlled to end the execution of the emphasis effect.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect termination condition is satisfied by detecting an error. Therefore, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to end the execution of the emphasis effect when the door error signal is input while the emphasis effect is being performed. In addition, when the emphasis control is being performed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to end the execution of the emphasis effect when the selector error signal is input.

  Incidentally, when the effect end condition is ended in response to the detection of an error, in the effect display device 14, the execution of the emphasis effect is ended and an image or medal selector for notifying that the open / close door 12 is opened. An image notifying various errors such as an image notifying that a problem has occurred in the inside is displayed.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect end condition is satisfied as the standby state is generated. Therefore, when the emphasis control is being performed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to end the execution of the emphasis control as the standby state is caused.

  Incidentally, since the standby state is generated by operating the settlement switch 21 and the credit is settled, the effect termination condition established as the standby state is generated is that the settlement switch 21 is operated. It can be said that this is an effect end condition established with the In addition, since the demonstration effect is executed in the standby state, the effect end condition established with the occurrence of the standby state can be said to be an effect end condition established with the execution of the demonstration effect.

  As described above, the effect termination condition established by setting the number of bets as the effect termination condition in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect termination condition satisfied by detecting an error, and the standby state And an end condition of rendering that is established as the symbol is generated.

  Next, the contents of the transmissive region 16 and the display contents of the effect display device 14 when the emphasis effect is performed in the second emphasizing mode will be described based on FIGS. 7A to 7D. In the explanation of FIGS. 7A to 7D, it is assumed that a bell symbol is suggested in the suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the start lever 22 is operated in the game startable state, rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is started.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7B, the execution of the suggestion effect is started in the effect display device 14 before the rotation of all the reels is stopped. At this time, an identification image SG corresponding to a bell symbol is displayed on the effect display device 14, and a bell symbol is suggested.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7C, it is assumed that all the stop buttons 23 are operated, the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, and the combination of the effective bell symbols is stopped on the effective line YL. . Then, the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, and the execution of the suggestion effect ends. In addition, when the combination of the valid bell symbols is stopped on the valid line YL, six award medals are awarded as a prize.

  And as shown in FIG.7 (d), if the combination of an effective bell symbol is stopped on the effective line YL, execution of a highlighting production will be started by a 2nd emphasizing aspect. As a result, the effect image EF is displayed at the transmission positions b1 to b3 in the display area of the effect display device 14. Thereafter, when the effect end condition is satisfied, the execution of the emphasizing effect performed in the effect display device 14 is ended.

As described above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the suggested effect, a part of the symbols is suggested among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the symbol (identification information) transmitted from the transmission region 16 as the transmission part. For this reason, it can be made to notice whether the pattern suggested by the suggestion effect exists in the symbol that can be visually recognized from the transmission area 16 (transmission part). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest by paying attention to all the symbols (in the present embodiment, nine symbols) transmitted from the transmission region 16 as well as the symbols on the effective line YL.

  In addition, in suggestive effects, it does not suggest a combination of symbols but suggests some symbols. Thereby, attention can be kept long as to whether the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect actually stops. That is, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest before the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped.

  (2) The suggested effect of which execution has been started before the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped is ended when the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. In this way, since the suggestion effect is ended when the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, for example, the suggestion effect is continuously executed even after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. Even if the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect and the symbol actually stopped may be different, it can be hard to notice and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

  (3) Of the symbols (identification information) stopped at the stop position of each of the reels 13a to 13c, the emphasizing effect of the content to emphasize one or more symbols including the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect is performed. Thereby, it becomes easy to understand that the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped, so it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

  (4) When the symbol (identification information) suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at the stop position constituting the specific invalid line and the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect is at the stop position constituting one effective line YL When stopped, the emphasizing effect is performed in a different manner. As a result, it becomes easy to understand, from the aspect of emphasizing effects, which of the specific ineffective line and the effective line YL the symbol suggested in the suggesting effect has stopped at the stopping position that constitutes one of the ineffective lines and YL. it can.

  (5) In the case where the symbol (identification information) suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one specific invalid line, and at the all stop positions constituting one effective line The same prize is awarded if the suggested symbol is stopped. For this reason, in the situation where the same award is given, the emphasizing effect is performed in a different manner. As a result, the variation of the effects in the situation where the same award is given can be increased, the interest can be improved, and the decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  (6) Usually, the situation where the credit is settled may be when the player interrupts the game. Therefore, it is assumed that the player who plays the next variation game is a player different from the player who has operated the settlement switch 21 (settlement operation means) (the player who has played the previous fluctuation game). For this reason, when the player who performs the next variation game plays the game, when the enhancement effect performed after the previous variation game is continuously performed, the meaning of the enhancement effect has a meaning There is a risk that it may cause the player to be confused.

  (7) When an error is detected, the execution of the emphasizing effect ends when the effect end condition is satisfied. By ending the emphasizing effect in this manner, it becomes easy to understand that an error has been detected, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest and further improve the interest.

  (8) By inserting a medal as a game medium into the medal insertion slot 18 (insertion slot), the effect end condition is satisfied, and the execution of the emphasizing effect is ended. By ending the emphasizing effect in this manner, the player can easily understand that the medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 18 and is ready to start the next variation game, thereby suppressing the decrease in interest and the interest Improvement of the

  (9) The effect end condition is satisfied by operating the MAX BET button 20 (the bet number operation means), and the execution of the emphasis effect is ended. By ending the emphasizing effect in this manner, the player can easily understand that the MAX BET button 20 has been operated to start preparation for the next variation game, and it becomes easy to improve the interest.

  (10) In the suggested effect, a part of symbols are suggested among symbols (identification information) that can be stopped at the stop position constituting one effective line YL. For this reason, it can be made to notice whether the pattern suggested by the suggestion effect exists in the symbol that can be visually recognized from the transmission area 16 (transmission part). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest by paying attention to all the symbols (in the present embodiment, nine symbols) transmitted from the transmission region 16 as well as the symbols on the effective line YL.

  Moreover, the content of the suggestion effect is not the content that suggests the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line YL, but the content that suggests a part of the symbols. Thereby, attention can be kept long as to whether the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect actually stops. That is, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest before the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped.

  (11) By emphasizing the symbol stopped at the stop position which is not the stop position constituting the effective line YL, misunderstanding is caused as if the stop position at which the symbol has stopped is the stop position constituting the effective line There is a risk. However, as indicated by the combination of the first bell symbol on the effective line YL being stopped or the combination of the second bell symbol being stopped on the effective line YL, it is suggested by the suggestive effect on the effective line YL When the symbol has not stopped, the emphasizing effect was not performed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of misunderstanding and to suppress the decrease in interest.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described according to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the detailed description and the drawings are omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the combination of stop positions at the effective line YL in the first embodiment is not the effective line, and the combination of stop positions at the invalid line ML3 and the combination of stop positions at the invalid line ML4 are respectively effective lines did. As described above, the slot machine 10 in the second embodiment has a plurality of valid lines. Hereinafter, in the second embodiment, the combination of the stop positions set as the invalid line ML3 in the first embodiment is set as the first valid line YL1, and the combination of the stop positions set as the invalid line ML4 in the first embodiment is the second valid line YL2. Explain as.

  The first effective line YL1 is set by a combination of the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third lower stage stop position C3. Furthermore, the second effective line YL2 is set by a combination of the first lower stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2, and the third upper stop position A3. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first upper stage stop position A1, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the second middle stage stop position B2 are the stop positions constituting the plurality of valid lines YL1 and YL2. The third upper stage stop position A3 and the third lower stage stop position C3 are included.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, at least the first upper stage stopping position A1, the first lower stage stopping position C1, the second middle stage stopping position B2, and the third upper stage stopping The position A3 and the third lower stop position C3 are included. In this case, when a symbol of the same type is stopped at a stop position located on a straight line across the reels, the symbol always stops at a part of the stop position constituting the effective line.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 8 (a)-(e), the case where the same kind of symbol stops in the stop position located on a straight line over each reel is demonstrated. In addition, in FIG. 8 (a)-(e), the same kind of pattern stopped in the stop position located on a straight line is shown as a "bell pattern."

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the bell symbol stops at the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third middle stage stop position B3 positioned on a straight line, the first effective line YL1 is configured. The bell symbol stops at the second middle stage stop position B2, which is a part of the stop position (or a part of the stop position constituting the second effective line YL2).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the bell symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2, and the third upper stage stop position A3 located on a straight line, the first effective line YL1. The bell symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1 which is a part of the stop position constituting the. Also, when the bell symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2, and the third upper stage stop position A3 located on a straight line, it is a part of the stop positions that constitute the second effective line YL2. The bell symbol stops at the third upper stage stop position A3.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the bell symbol stops at the first lower stop position C1, the second lower stop position C2, and the third lower stop position C3 located on a straight line, the first effective line YL1 is configured. The bell symbol stops at the third lower stop position C3 which is a part of the stop position. Also, when the bell symbol stops at the first lower stop position C1, the second lower stop position C2 and the third lower stop position C3 located on a straight line, it is a part of the stop position that constitutes the second effective line YL2. The bell symbol stops at the first lower stop position C1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the bell symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third lower stage stop position C3 located on a straight line, the first effective line YL1 The bell symbol stops at all the stop positions that make up the. Also, when the bell symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third lower stage stop position C3 located on a straight line, it is a part of the stop positions constituting the second effective line YL2. The bell symbol stops at the second middle stage stop position B2.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (e), when the bell symbol stops at the first lower stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2 and the third upper stop position A3 located on a straight line, the second effective line YL2 is configured. The bell symbol stops at all stop positions. When the bell symbol stops at the first lower stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2 and the third upper stop position A3 located on a straight line, it is a part of the stop positions constituting the first effective line YL1 The bell symbol stops at the second middle stage stop position B2.

  As described above, when the same type of symbol stops at the stop position located on a straight line, at least a part of the stop position at which the symbol constitutes any one of the first effective line YL1 and the second effective line YL2 To stop.

  Then, in the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the same type of symbol stops at the stop position positioned on a straight line across the reels, the symbol is suggested by suggestive effect. That is, when the subsidiary control CPU 41a executes the suggested effect, it controls the effect display device 14 to execute the suggested effect suggesting the symbol when the same type of symbol stops on a straight line. For this reason, the symbols suggested by the suggestion effect stop at all or part of the stop positions that constitute at least one of the first effective line YL1 and the second effective line YL2.

  Incidentally, in the second embodiment, the ineffective line (specific ineffective line) configured to include the stop positions constituting the effective lines YL1 and YL2 includes the ineffective line YL, the first ineffective line ML1, and the first ineffective line ML1 described in the first embodiment. The second invalid line ML2 corresponds.

As described in detail below, in addition to the effects (1) to (10) of the first embodiment, the present embodiment has the following effects.
The valid line YL described in the effects (1) to (10) of the first embodiment corresponds to the first valid line YL1 or the second valid line YL2 in the second embodiment. The specified invalid lines described in the effects (3) and (4) of the first embodiment correspond to the valid line YL, the first invalid line ML1, and the second invalid line ML2 in the first embodiment.

  (12) At least the first upper stage stop position A1, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2, the third upper stage stop position A3, and the third lower stage stop position C3 include. For this reason, when the same kind of symbol (identification information) stops at all the stop positions located on a straight line across the reels, the symbol always stops at all or a part of the stop positions at which the effective line is composed. .

  Therefore, when the same symbol is stopped at all of the stop positions located on any one straight line among the stop positions located on a straight line across the reels, if the pattern is suggested in the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is suggested in the suggestion effect The symbol suggested by the suggested effect stops at all or a part of the stop position at which one of the plurality of effective lines constitutes the selected pattern. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the sense of incongruity or the like that the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect on the effective line is not stopped, and to reduce the interest as a result. Can be suppressed.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the slot machine 10 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, in addition to the main reels 13a to 13c whose rotation and stop are controlled by the main control board 40 (main control unit), the sub control board 41 (sub control The slot machine (game machine) may be provided with a sub reel unit 53 having sub reels 53a to 53c whose rotation and stop are controlled by the unit). Plural kinds of symbols (identification information) may be arranged on the sub reels 53a to 53c. Then, on the front side of the sub reels 53a to 53c, a sub transmission region 56 may be formed as a transmission portion through which the symbols arranged on the sub reels 53a to 53c can be transmitted. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the size of the main reels 13a to 13c may be smaller than the size of the sub reels 53a to 53c.

  In addition, the execution of the suggestion effect is started between the start of the rotation of all the sub reels 53a to 53c and the stop of the rotation of all the sub reels 53a to 53c, and for all the sub reels 53a to 53c. It may be configured to end when the rotation stops. In addition, the execution of the suggestion effect is started between the start of the rotation of all the sub reels 53a to 53c and the stop of the rotation of all the sub reels 53a to 53c, and of all the sub reels 53a to 53c. After rotation is stopped, it may be configured to continue until the effect end condition is satisfied.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, when the combination of the stop positions of the symbols on the sub reels located in the middle of the sub reels 53a to 53c in the sub transmissive region 56 is a specific line, the lottery result of the winning information lottery (combination lottery). Accordingly, a symbol that can be stopped at the stop position constituting the specific line may be defined. Then, in the suggested effect, a part of the symbols that can be stopped at the stop position constituting one specific line may be suggested.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although it constituted so that execution of suggestion production might be stopped if rotation of all reels 13a-13c stops, execution of suggestion production is also after rotation of all reels 13a-13c stops. It may be configured to be continued. For example, the execution of the suggested effect may be configured to continue until the effect end condition is satisfied even after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. That is, the execution of the suggested effect may be configured to end when the effect end condition is satisfied. In such a configuration, when the emphasizing effect is executed, the execution of the suggestive effect is also ended when the execution of the emphasizing effect is finished.

  In the emphasizing effect of the above embodiment, as a method of emphasizing the symbol stopped at the stop position, the method of displaying the effect image EF in the transmissive area 16 of the display area of the effect display device 14 may not be used. It may be the method mentioned. For example, in a gaming machine provided behind each reel and having a backlight capable of illuminating the stop position of each symbol, the stop position of the symbol corresponding to the transmission position where the effect image EF is displayed in the above embodiment is illuminated There is a method of not illuminating the stop position of the pattern corresponding to the transmission position where the effect image EF is not displayed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although it was constituted so that suggestion production and emphasis production might be performed with production display 14, for example, it may constitute so that suggestion production and emphasis production may be performed with decoration lamp LA. For example, in the case where the bell pattern is mainly configured in yellow, the decoration lamp LA may be configured to emit a yellow light to indicate the bell pattern. Furthermore, it may be configured to emphasize by increasing the speed at which the decorative lamp LA blinks, or may be configured to emphasize by increasing the luminous intensity of the decorative lamp LA.

  In addition, the speaker SP may be configured to perform a suggestive effect or an emphasizing effect. For example, the speaker SP can be configured to suggest a bell symbol by outputting a sound of "bell". Furthermore, it can be configured to emphasize by outputting music from the speaker SP, or can be configured to emphasize a symbol shown in a specific effect by raising the volume of the speaker SP. In addition, it is not necessary to perform the suggested rendering and the highlighting rendering using the same rendering device, and for example, it may be configured to perform the highlighting rendering in the backlight while executing the suggesting rendering in the rendering display device 14 Alternatively, the speaker SP may execute the suggestion effect while the decoration lamp LA may perform the emphasis effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the symbol (identification information) suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one specific invalid line (for example, the invalid line ML3 in the first embodiment) Alternatively, an award different from that in the case where the symbol suggested in the suggestion effect is stopped may be given to all the stop positions constituting one effective line. For example, when the combination of the valid bell symbols is stopped on the valid line YL, 10 prize medals are given, while the combination of the third bell symbols (or the combination of the fourth bell symbols) on the valid line YL When three stops, three award medals may be awarded. Then, as in the above embodiment, the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect at the stop position constituting the specific invalid line is stopped, and the symbol suggested by the suggestion effect at the stop position constituting one effective line YL May stop, and the aspect of emphasis production may be made different. When configured in this way, even if the symbol suggested in the suggestion effect is stopped at either the specific invalid line or the effective line YL, the symbol suggested in the suggestion effect is emphasized in the same manner while being emphasized Uncomfortable feeling that may occur when the awards are different can be suppressed, and it can be suppressed that the interest is reduced.

  In the slot machine 10 in the first embodiment, the number of the valid lines YL is one, but as shown in the second embodiment, the number of the valid lines YL may be plural. For example, part or all of the invalid lines ML1 to ML4 in the first embodiment may be set as the valid line YL. Moreover, the stop position which comprises the effective line YL may not be a stop position located on a straight line. For example, the effective line YL may be configured from the first lower stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2, and the third lower stop position C3, or the first middle stop position B1, the second middle stop position. You may make it be comprised from B2 and 3rd lower end stop position C3.

  In the above embodiment, the number of stop positions of the symbols on all the reels may not be the same. Further, the stop position of the symbols on the reels may not be plural but may be singular. For example, while the stop positions of the symbols on the first reel 13a and the second reel 13b are three stop positions as in the above embodiment, the stop positions of the symbols on the third reel 13c may be only the third middle step stop position B3. Good. In this case, the number of stop positions of the entire symbol is seven.

  In the above embodiment, the fact that the open / close door 12 is opened and the occurrence of a problem in the medal selector is adopted as an error, but as exemplified in the above embodiment, the medals are not paid out normally. The fact that the movable body does not operate properly may be adopted as an error, or another event may be adopted as an error. In addition, the fact that the open / close door 12 has been opened and the occurrence of a problem in the medal selector need not necessarily be adopted as an error. For example, the occurrence of a problem in the medal selector and the payout of medals are normally performed. It may be adopted as an error that it is not.

  -If the first upper stage stop position, the first lower stage stop position, the second middle stage stop position, the third upper stage stop position, and the third lower stage stop position are included in the stop positions constituting the plurality of effective lines, When the same type of symbol stops at all the stop positions positioned on a straight line across the reels, the symbol can be configured to be stopped at all or a part of the stop positions constituting the effective line. Therefore, an effective line composed of the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third upper stage stop position A3, and the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third upper stage stop position A3. And two valid lines may be set. Even in such a case, as in the second embodiment, at least the first upper stage stop position, the first lower stage stop position, the second middle stage stop position, the third upper stage stop position, among the stop positions constituting the plurality of effective lines It corresponds to including the third lower stop position.

  In the above embodiment, in addition to the second middle stage stop position, the first upper stage stop position A1, the first lower stage stop position C1, the third upper stage stop position A3, and the third lower stage are the stop positions constituting a plurality of valid lines. Any three of the stop positions may be included. In this case, as in the second embodiment, “when the same type of symbol stops at all the stop positions located on a straight line across each reel, all or part of the stop positions where the symbol constitutes an effective line It can be configured to "always stop".

  In the above embodiment, the combination of the stop positions formed by the first lower stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2, and the third upper stop position A3 may be an effective line, or the first upper stop position A1, the first upper stop position A1, The combination of the stop positions constituted by the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third lower stage stop position C3 may be referred to as an effective line. In this case, as in the second embodiment, "If the same type of symbol stops at all the stop positions located on a straight line across each reel, all or one of the stop positions where the symbol constitutes an effective line It can be configured to "always stop in the department".

  -Although the specific effect in the above embodiment is configured to show one of the symbols stopped at the stop position transmitted by the transmission area 16 (transmission part), at the stop position transmitted by the transmission area 16 If it is a part of symbols among the symbols to be stopped, it may be configured to suggest a plurality of symbols (for example, two symbols) by suggestive effects.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although it had a plurality of kinds of emphasis modes in emphasizing the pattern suggested by suggestion production, it may be one. For example, all stop positions constituting an effective line even if the same kind of symbol stops at all stop positions constituting non-specifically effective lines (for example, invalid line ML3 in the first embodiment) The emphasizing effect may be configured to be executed in the same emphasizing mode as when the same kind of symbol is stopped. In addition, when the same kind of symbol stops at all the stop positions that make up the non-specified effective line, it is configured not to execute the emphasizing effect, and the same kind of symbol stops at all the stop positions that constitute the active line. It may be configured such that the emphasizing effect is performed only in the case where it is performed. Besides, in the above embodiment, the emphasizing effect may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect end condition may be changed. For example, a part of the effect end conditions described in the above embodiment may be adopted as the effect end condition, or another event may be adopted as the effect end condition.

  In the above embodiment, even after the bet number is set, control information that can specify that the variation game has started (control information that can specify that the start lever 22 has been operated) is not input. The standby state may be configured to occur when the predetermined time has elapsed.

The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a drum-type gaming machine (slot machine) that uses gaming balls (pachinko balls) as gaming media.
The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko machine provided with a mechanical drum. In addition to the mechanical drums, the present invention may be applied to pachinko gaming machines and slot machines that display reels on a liquid crystal screen.

  In the above embodiment, a BET button (for example, 1 BET button) may be provided, which allows one bet from credits by operation. When the bet button is operated, control information from the bet button is input to the main control CPU 40a, and when the control information is input, the main control CPU 40a sets the bet number (the bet number). Configure to set. In this case, the BET button mentioned here also corresponds to the bet number setting operation means.

  The above embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine that can be penalized to cause a player to be disadvantaged. For example, when the second stop button 23b or the third stop button 23c of the three stop buttons 23 is not permitted to be operated first, the second stop button 23b or the third stop button 23c is operated first. It may be configured to be given a penalty at the same time. Also, for example, when a penalty is awarded, the transition to a state advantageous to the player may not be determined, or an extension of a period of advantageous state (so-called addition) is not performed. You may configure it.

  In the embodiment, the effect display device 14, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP may be controlled by a dedicated CPU. At this time, each CPU may be provided on a single control substrate or may be provided on different control substrates. Further, along with provision of each CPU, a ROM or a RAM managed by each CPU may be provided. For example, a control control board (relay board) is provided, and a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 14 separately from the general control board, a voice control board that specializes in controlling the speaker SP, and a decoration lamp LA A lamp control board may be provided. In this case, the general control board, the display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board correspond to the sub control board.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) When the lottery result of the part lottery becomes a specific lottery result, the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one specific invalid line. In the case where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the effective line, different awards are given.

  (B) The emphasizing effect control means is configured to stop the identification information suggested by the indication effect at all the stop positions forming one specific invalid line and all the stops forming one effective line. In the case where the value of the award given is high in the case where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at the position, the suggestion effect of the identification information stopped at the stop position of each reel is more effective. The emphasizing effect is performed with a content that more strongly emphasizes one or more pieces of identification information including the suggested identification information.

  (C) An error detection means for detecting an error is provided, and the emphasizing effect control means starts the execution of the emphasizing effect, and then terminates the execution of the emphasizing effect when the end condition of the effect is satisfied. The termination condition includes the effect termination condition that is satisfied along with the detection of the error.

  (D) A plurality of identification information arranged in a gaming machine having a main reel whose rotation and stop are controlled by the main control unit and a sub reel whose rotation and stop are controlled by the sub control unit A transmission part arranged in front of the sub reel and capable of transmitting a part of identification information of the sub reel whose rotation is stopped, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery, and a suggestion effect according to the lottery result of the role lottery are controlled Suggestive effect control means, and when a combination of specific stop positions among stop positions of identification information in each of the sub reels transmitted by the transmission section is specified as a specific line, according to the lottery result of the combination lottery, Identification information that can be stopped at a stop position that configures one specific line is defined, and in the suggestion effect, identification information that can be stopped at a stop position that configures one specific line Gaming machine wherein the out part of the identification information is suggested.

  (E) A plurality of reels in which a plurality of identification information are arranged, a transparent portion arranged on the front side of the reels and capable of transmitting a part of the identification information in the reel whose rotation is stopped, And an indication effect control means for controlling an indication effect according to the lottery result of the part drawing, and specifying the effective line at the stop position of the identification information in each reel transmitted by the transmission part The stop position is included, and identification information that can be stopped at the specific stop position that constitutes one valid line is determined according to the lottery result of the part lottery, and in the suggested effect, the one effective line is A gaming machine characterized in that a part of identification information is suggested among identification information which can be stopped at a stop position to be configured.

  (To) A plurality of reels in which a plurality of identification information are arranged, a transparent portion arranged on the front side of the reels and capable of transmitting a part of the identification information in the reel whose rotation is stopped, and a lottery The suggestion; control means for controlling the suggestion effect; and emphasis effect control means for controlling the execution of the emphasis effect for emphasizing one or more pieces of identification information of the identification information stopped at the stop position; In the effect, a part of the identification information is suggested among the identification information to be stopped at the stop position of the identification information in each of the reels to be transmitted in the transparent portion, and the stop position of the identification information on each reel is the specific stop position And a non-specific stop position, and among the combinations of the stop positions of the reels, the combination of the stop positions consisting only of the specific stop position is regarded as an effective line, and the specific stop position and the non-specific When a combination of stop positions including stop positions is taken as a specific invalid line, when the lottery result of the part drawing becomes a specific lottery result, the above-mentioned stop positions are formed at all the stop positions constituting one specific invalid line. There are cases where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped, and cases where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one effective line, the emphasizing effect control The means is the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect among the identification information stopped at the stop position of the identification information of each reel after the rotation of all the reels is stopped after the identification information is suggested in the suggestion effect. It is possible to execute the emphasizing effect of the contents of emphasizing one or more identification information including the above, and in the emphasizing effect, the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect constitutes one specific invalid line In the case of stopping at all stop positions, the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is an effect that is executed in a mode different from the case of stopping at all the stop positions constituting one effective line, It is an effect to be executed in the transmission part, and when the identification information suggested in the suggested effect stops at all the stop positions constituting one specific invalid line, and all the stops constituting one effective line A different award is given when the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at the position.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine, 13a-13c Reel, 14 Effect display device 16 Transmission area 20 MAX BET button 21 Settlement switch 22 Start lever 23 Stop button 40 Main control board 40a Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Secondary control board, 41a ... Secondary control CPU, 41b ... Secondary control ROM, 41c ... Secondary control RAM, LA ... Decoration lamp , SP ... speaker.

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of identification information are arranged;
A transmitting portion disposed on the front side of the reel and capable of transmitting a part of identification information in the reel whose rotation is stopped;
Role lottery means for performing a role lottery,
Suggestive effect control means for controlling the suggestive effect;
And emphasizing effect control means for controlling execution of emphasizing effects for emphasizing one or more identification information of the identification information stopped at the stop position,
In the suggestion effect, a part of identification information is suggested among the identification information to be stopped at the stop position of the identification information in each of the reels transmitted by the transmission part,
The stop position of the identification information on each reel includes a specific stop position and a non-specific stop position,
Among combinations of stop positions of each reel, a combination of stop positions consisting of only the specific stop positions is regarded as an effective line, and combinations of stop positions including the specific stop position and the non-specific stop position are specified. When making it an invalid line,
When the identification result suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one specific invalid line when the lottery result of the part drawing becomes a specific lottery result, and the one effective line There are cases where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect stops at all the stop positions that are configured,
The emphasizing effect control means suggests by the suggestion effect among the identification information stopped at the stop position of the identification information of each reel after the rotation of all the reels is stopped after the identification information is suggested in the suggestion effect. It is possible to execute the emphasizing effect of contents emphasizing one or more identification information including the identified identification information,
The emphasis production is
In the case where the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting the specific invalid line of 1, all the identification information items suggested by the suggestion effect constitute the effective line of 1 It is an effect that is executed in a mode different from when stopping at the stop position,
It is an effect performed in a specific effect unit different from the transmission unit,
Discrimination suggested by the suggestion effect when the identification information suggested by the suggestion effect is stopped at all the stop positions constituting one specific invalid line, and at all the stop positions constituting the one effective line In the case where the information is stopped, a different award is given.