JP2019076340A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine improved with respect to suggestion of operation information when power interruption occurs.SOLUTION: When a pressing order bell is won, navigation information is suggested to a game auxiliary display device 12; and when 7 replay is won, navigation information is not displayed to the game auxiliary display device 12. On the other hand, when either the pressing order bell or the 7 replay is won, navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51. When the pressing order bell is won and navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, power interruption occurs; and when resumed from the power interruption, suggestion of the navigation information is resumed. On the other hand, when 7 replay is won and the navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, power interruption occurs; and when resumed from the power interruption, suggestion of the navigation information is not resumed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

  Generally, a slot machine is provided with a variable display unit having a reel on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information, and the start switch is operated in a state where a prescribed bet number is set. A symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed or a combination of display results is predetermined when the reel starts rotating and the stop switch is operated and the rotation of the reel stops) A prize is generated by deriving a role).

  Types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the pay line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special part is derived on the pay line, the gaming state can be controlled to the special gaming state such as regular bonus or big bonus which is advantageous for the player. Further, it is also possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by informing an operation mode which is advantageous for the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay role is derived on the pay line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals in setting the bet number.

  Such a slot machine includes a main control unit for controlling the progress of a game and a sub control unit for controlling effects, and operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the reel stop operation by the main control and the sub control unit. There are some suggestions (for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5770922 gazette

  In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, no consideration is given to the occurrence of power interruption when suggesting operation information capable of specifying the operation mode, and there is room for improvement in the suggestion of the operation information.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine which is improved with respect to the indication of operation information at the time of a power failure.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling a game,
And effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) for controlling an effect,
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result which permits derivation;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
And suggestion means (for example, game assistance display 12) that suggests operation information (for example, navigation information) that can specify an operation mode (for example, push order, operation timing) of the derivation operation means,
The effect control means performs effect including effects of operation information (for example, navigation information) capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means (for example, the sub control unit 91 executes effects such as navigation effects) Processing),
In the determination result of the predetermination means, the suggestion presence determination result (for example, push order bell winning) in which the operation information is suggested by the suggestion means, and the suggestion nondetermination result in which the operation information is not suggested by the suggestion means (For example, 7 lip wins are included) (as shown in FIG. 8, navigation information is suggested in the game assist indicator 12 when the bell is in order of push, but when 7 rep wins the game assist indicator 12 Navigation information is not suggested),
The effect means is
It is possible to indicate the operation information whether the decision result of the predetermination means is either the suggested present decision result or the suggested undecided result (for example, as shown in FIG. Navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, regardless of which of the 7 and the 7
If a power failure occurs when the determination result of the predetermination means is the suggested presence determination result and the operation information is suggested, and recovery from the power failure, the suggestion of the operation information is resumed ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when the bell is won in the pushing order and the navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, a power failure occurs, and when returning from the power failure, Suggestion of navigation information is resumed),
When the interruption result occurs when the determination result of the predetermination means is the suggestion non-determination result and the operation information is suggested, and when the interruption is restored, the indication of the operation information is not resumed ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a2) and 8 (b2), when 7 flips are won and power failure occurs when navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, when power is restored, the navigation is performed. Information suggestions are not resumed).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the suggested presence determination result, display results having different degrees of advantage for the player are derived according to the operation of the derivation operation means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6) As such, when the push order bell is won, the bells of eight winning combinations are won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure, and the bell of one winning combination is won when operated in the incorrect answer procedure. ),
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the suggested nondetermination result, a display result is derived which does not differ in the degree of advantage for the player regardless of the operation of the derivation operation means (for example, FIG. 3 and FIG. 6). As shown in FIG. 6, when 7 rips are won, the re-play combination is won regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a view showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control at the time of winning a winning combination winning. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect when it is operated by the correct procedure about various effects. It is a figure which shows an example of a production | presentation when a power failure generate | occur | produces during execution of the navi production with respect to pushing order bell winning, and a time of the power failure generate | occur | producing during navi production with respect to 7 lip winning. It is a timing chart for explaining the return situation when a power failure occurs during execution of the navi effect to the push order bell winning. It is a timing chart for explaining the return situation when a power failure occurs after the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure during the execution of the navigation effect for the push order bell winning. It is a timing chart for explaining a return situation when a power failure occurs after a stop operation is performed in an incorrect answer procedure during execution of a navi effect to push order bell winning. It is a figure which shows an example of a production | presentation when a power failure generate | occur | produces, when stop operation is performed by the correct procedure in execution of the navi production with respect to 7 flip winning. It is a figure which shows an example of a production | presentation when a power failure generate | occur | produces, when stop operation is performed by the incorrect answer procedure during execution of the navi production with respect to 7 lip winning.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a view showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 has a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image, a speaker 53 for outputting a sound, and operation information corresponding to operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R. And a game assistance indicator 12 to be displayed. The operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R includes the order (pushing order) of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the timing (operation timing) of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the present embodiment, as the information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (navigation information described later), seven segments of numbers corresponding to the pressing order are displayed by the game assist indicator 12.

  Below the liquid crystal display 51, a see-through window 3 is formed. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R juxtaposed inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are plural types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window 3, there are a start switch 7 which is operated when starting a game and a stop switch 8L, 8C, which is operated to stop the rotation of the respective reels and derive the display result. 8R is provided. On the back surface of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel LED 55 for irradiating light from the back surface of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game and outputting various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and performs control related to the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

  Inside the slot machine 1 is provided a sub control unit 91 which controls the effect in accordance with a command from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. The sub control unit 91 controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, the output of sound from the speaker 53, and the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 based on a command from the main control unit 41. Effect data used for image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output of the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91 c.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels. On each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player inserts a medal into a medal insertion portion (not shown) or operates a BET switch (not shown) to set a specified number of bets. As a result, the pay line LN becomes effective, and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes effective, and the game can be started. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed in the see-through window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated. At this time, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) which permits derivation. That the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. Thereby, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3. Among the operations for the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reels. This operation is also referred to as a second stop operation, and an operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a third stop operation. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the pay line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

[Prize winning combination]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for describing types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to the winning combinations.

  The name column of FIG. 3 shows the names of winning combinations, and the combination column of symbols shows combinations of symbols for which the winning combination is winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that is easy to be recognized by the player is shown, which is a combination of symbols that is stopped at the invalid line when the winning combination of symbols stops at the pay line. ing. In the award column, the value to be awarded at the time of winning (such as medal payout, re-playing award, etc.) is shown.

  A replay role (replay) is a role to provide a replay. Here, replay means that it is possible to play the next game without using a gaming value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, replay means that the variable display can be variably displayed without using the gaming value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the replay player combination is won, the player wins regardless of the operation mode (also referred to as operation procedure) (at least one of the operation order and the operation timing) of the derivation operation means. Note that, as a modification, even if the re-playing combination is won, it may be a combination not winning (that is, a combination with a drop) depending on the operation mode of the lead-out operation means.

[Transition of gaming state]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, among a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT3 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, any one of the corresponding games from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition. It is controlled to the state (see the winning combination shown in the arrow of FIG. 4 or the appearance number).

[Combination of lottery target role and winning combination]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read as a lottery target combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) for each gaming state.

  The lottery subject combination field indicates the name, and in the game state column, it is indicated by circles that the lottery subject combination is a lottery subject for each type of RT. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, 7 reps include normal replay and 7 replay. Therefore, when the player has won 7 reps in the internal lottery, he / she usually wins Replay and 7 Replay.

[Push order]
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining reel control at the time of winning a winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, a push order is provided as a combination in which display results derived in accordance with the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are different. The push order includes a push order bell, a push order lip, and 7 lip.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the pushing bells include left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4. When the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct procedure) which is advantageous to the player in a game in which the push bell is won, a display result which is advantageous to the player is derived. For example, in the game winning the left bell 1, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the left first stop which is the correct procedure, the symbol combination of the right down bell which is advantageous for the player is derived. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an order other than the left first stop which is an incorrect procedure, the symbol combination of the upper bell is derived or the symbol of the upper bell according to the operation timing When the combination can not be derived, the transition outcome is derived. In this case, the left first stop is the correct procedure corresponding to the left bell 1. The correct procedure corresponding to the push order bell is not limited to the push order, but may be an operation timing or a combination of the push order and the operation timing.

  The transition outcome is a symbol combination that does not generate any winnings, and the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. The derivation is permitted only when any of the) is won, and the transition of the gaming state occurs. The transition outcome is the winning order bell, the first stop except for the reel that becomes the winning condition for the right falling bell or the middle bell, and the upper row winning winning is missed, the winning line LN It is a well-rounded outcome. When the transition point stops on the pay line LN in RT0, RT2 and RT3, it is shifted to RT1.

  In the game in which the push bell is won, the roles (down-the-down bell, middle bell) derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure are called the main roles. On the other hand, in the game in which the push bell is won, the part (upper bell) that can be derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure is called a side part.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the time the start switch 7 is operated to the time the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, but when playing a game, the number of bets before the start switch 7 is operated Since the setting and payout of medals after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped and transition of the gaming state are also performed, these additional processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game. In the game control process, first, a bet number setting, a bet process for credit settlement, bet number settlement are performed.

  After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined based on the extracted random number value whether or not the occurrence of winning is permitted (internal lottery) Internal lottery processing (see FIG. 5) is performed. The random number circuit updates the numerical values within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule.

  The main control unit 41 extracts, as a random number value, the numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. When the winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the pulling combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when the player wins 7 reps, a win flag of normal replay and a win flag of 7 replay are set. The winning flag is erased when the winning game is over, regardless of the occurrence of the winning.

  When the internal lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped in response to the stop operation (see FIG. 6).

  In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is established, a freeze effect is performed which delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) After executing the freeze rendering process for making the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is finished, a winning determination process (see FIG. 3) is performed to determine whether a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the payline. Also, in accordance with the symbol combination on the pay line, control is performed in the state shown in FIG.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, there are medal payout or credit addition according to the occurrence of a prize, various kinds of processing not related to a prize (for example, deletion of a winning flag without carryover (a winning flag for a small winning combination, replay role, etc.)). To be done.

  In the game end process, a process (see FIG. 4) of setting the gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. As a result, the game control process for one game ends, and the game control process for the next one game starts.

[About ART]
The main control unit 41 can control at AT (assist time). Further, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to ART controlled by both AT and RT2. AT is a notification state in which the player is notified of the operation mode (for example, pressing order and operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the provision of an AT game which is the right to be controlled by the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant an AT game, and the number of AT games to be granted (the number of AT games) by AT lottery. The AT lottery is executed, for example, when a predetermined condition is established (such as winning of a bell or a rare role). Note that determining that the AT game is awarded in the AT lottery is referred to as AT winning, and not determining that the AT game is assigned in the AT lottery is referred to as non-AT winning.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an additional lottery during the ART. The additional lottery is a lottery for providing the number of AT games in addition to the number of AT games already granted. The decision to add an AT game in the addition lottery is also referred to as an addition winning. The additional lottery is executed, for example, when a predetermined condition is established (such as winning of a bell or a rare character). When the winning is awarded, the number of AT games granted is added to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 can control the specialized zone during the ART. If it is controlled to the specialization zone, it will be won with a higher probability than in normal ART.

  The main control unit 41 executes the specialized zone lottery during the ART. The specialization zone lottery is a lottery to determine whether to control the specialization zone. The special zone lottery is executed, for example, when the player wins 7 rings.

  The main control unit 41 transmits, to the sub control unit 91, a command capable of specifying the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of types of commands including status commands and the like to the sub control unit 91. The state command is transmitted when the gaming state shifts.

[Overview of various effects]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, various effects performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub control unit 91 executes various effects based on the command from the main control unit 41.

[Navi]
During the ART, the main control unit 41 uses the gaming assistance display 12 to execute navigation notification indicating navigation information that can specify the correct procedure when the pushing order is won.

  For example, in navigation notification, the correct procedure of "left middle right" and "right and left" by the display of "01", the correct procedure of "middle left and right" and "middle right left" by the display of "02", and "03" The correct procedures of “right and left middle” and “right, middle and left” are notified respectively by the display of.

  When the main control part 41 wins the pushing order in the ART, the main control section 41 outputs a pushing order command capable of specifying the correct procedure corresponding to the pushing order. The sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During ART, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute navigation effects that suggest navigation information based on the push order command. Thus, navigation information is suggested in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

  For example, in the navi effect, navi effect in which the correct procedure is notified in the lower region of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. The order in which the left stop switch 8L should be operated on the left, the order in which the middle stop switch 8C should be operated in the center, and the order in which the right stop switch 8R should be operated on the right are displayed using numerical images. For example, the correct procedure of "right, middle, left" is notified by the display of the navigation image of "321".

  Here, "navigation information" refers to information that can specify the correct procedure. Specifically, the correct procedure is the one in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped next are shown in the order of operation. For example, in the correct procedure "right and left middle", the left stop switch 8L is operated to stop the left reel 2L first, and then the right stop switch 8R is operated to stop the right reel 2R secondly; In this procedure, the middle stop switch 8C is operated to stop the middle reel 2C for the third time.

  When the push order bell is won, navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51. Furthermore, in addition to this, an effect that an enemy character image linked to a navigation image is displayed is executed. For example, when the correct procedure is determined to be "right middle left", the navigation image "321" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At the same time, the enemy character image corresponding to the image "1", the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2", and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" are respectively the image "1", the image "2" and the image " It is displayed at the top of 3 ".

  Then, each time the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated to stop in the correct procedure, an image in which the teammate character attacks the corresponding enemy character is displayed. Finally, when a winning occurs, a character image (for example, “8 sheets GET”) is displayed to notify that a payout has occurred.

(Battle production)
In the present embodiment, a battle effect may be performed which allows the player to expect addition of the AT game during ART.

  In the battle effect, an effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character engage in battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and it is suggested to the player that the AT game is added. On the other hand, when the ally character finally loses the enemy character, the character image of “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and it is suggested to the player that the AT game is not added.

(Aim for 7)
In the present embodiment, when the special zone lottery is won in the game in which the player wins 7 reps during the ART, an aim is given to 7 and an effect is executed.

  In the aim of aiming at 7, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Aim for 7" which suggests the red 7 pattern assortment. Accordingly, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R should be operated in the pushing order suggested by the navigation effect, and the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R should be operated at the timing at which the red 7 symbol can be stopped in all stop operations. Is suggested.

  When the symbol combination "red 7-red 7-red 7" is derived by such an operation, 7 replays are won. In addition, the effect at the time of winning, which will be described later, is executed by the 7 replay winnings. Furthermore, specialization zone shift presentation is executed in the next game.

  In addition, even if it is a game that has won 7 reps, if it is not won in the special zone lottery, the aim of 7 is not executed. In this case, navigation effect indicating an incorrect procedure is executed. For example, the navigation image "123" indicating the incorrect answer procedure "left middle right" is displayed to suggest the player to win the normal replay. In this way, it is trying not to align the red 7 by daringly suggesting an incorrect procedure.

  In addition, even in the case of a game that has been won 7 times, if it is already controlled to the specialization zone, aim 7 is not executed. Also in this case, the navi effect indicating the incorrect procedure is executed.

(At the time of winning)
When a prize is generated in a game in which 7 flips are won and the special zone is selected by lottery, an effect at the time of winning is executed which suggests control to the special zone in the next game. The effect at the time of winning is performed by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 and blinking the reel LED 55.

  The effect at the time of winning is executed when winning in 7 replays (which will be described later with reference to FIG. 12). However, since the transition to the specialization zone is determined at the time of the 7-rip winning, it is not related to the possibility of winning to 7 replay and the transition to the specialization zone. Therefore, for example, even when the normal replay is won by the incorrect answer procedure, the effect at the time of winning is executed (to be described later with reference to FIG. 13).

(Specialized zone transition presentation)
Further, when controlled to the specialization zone, specialization zone transition staging is performed. The specialization zone shift effect is an effect that suggests that the specialization zone is controlled based on the operation of the start switch 7.

[Execution example of various effects]
Execution examples of various effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 13. In the examples shown in FIGS. 7 to 13, it is assumed that all of them are controlled to ART.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of effects when the various effects are operated in the correct procedure. FIG. 7 (a1) and (b1) to (f1) show an example of effect execution when the pushing order lip is won. FIG. 7 (a1) and (b2) to (g2) show an example of effect execution when the pushing order bell is won. FIGS. 7 (a1) and 7 (b3) to (g3) show an example of effect execution for aiming at 7 when 7 lips are won and the specialization zone is won. FIGS. 7 (a4) to 7 (f4) show an example of execution of battle effects when an additional winning is won and a pushing order lip is won in the next game.

(Execution execution example at the time of pushing order Lip winning)
As shown in FIG. 7 (a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background in the ART (hereinafter, also referred to as an ART normal background). On the liquid crystal display 51, an image in which an ally character with a sword is running on the road is displayed as an ART normal background.

  In the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated from the state of FIG. 7 (a1), it is assumed that the pushing order Lip is won.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b 1), navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51 by the push-to-rip order winning. For example, when the replay GR 13 is won as the push-to-drop order, the right first stop is the correct procedure.

  Although not shown, at this time, “03” is displayed on the game assist indicator 12. Thereby, it is suggested by the main notification that the right first stop is the correct procedure.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c1), when the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch 8R in the correct procedure, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased and the navigation image "23" is displayed. Be done. Thereby, the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C is prompted.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (d1), when the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C in the correct procedure, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is erased and the navigation image "3" is displayed. Be done. Thus, the third stop operation of the left stop switch 8L is prompted.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (e1), when the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop switch 8L in the correct procedure, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is erased, thereby displaying the navigation image. finish. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7 (f1), a replay winning occurs. At the time of replay play, especially the effect at the time of winning is not executed, and the background remains ART normal background.

(Execution example at the time of push order bell winning)
Next, in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated from the state of FIG. 7 (a1), it is assumed that the pushing order bell is won.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b 2), navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51 by the bell in turn order. For example, when the right bell 1 is elected as the pushing order bell, the right first stop is the correct procedure.

  Although not shown, at this time, “03” is displayed on the game assist indicator 12. Thereby, it is suggested by the main notification that the right first stop is the correct procedure.

  Further, in the liquid crystal display 51, the ART normal background is not displayed, and an effect of displaying the enemy character image linked to the navigation image is executed. In the main effect, the enemy character image corresponding to the image "1", the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2", and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" are the image "1", the image "2" and It is displayed at the top of the image "3".

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c2), when the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch 8R in the correct procedure, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image "1" is displayed. At the same time, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased, and the navigation image "23" is displayed. Thereby, the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C is prompted.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (d2), when the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C in the correct procedure, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image "2" is displayed. At the same time, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is deleted, and the navigation image "3" is displayed. Thus, the third stop operation of the left stop switch 8L is prompted.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (e2), when the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop switch 8L in the correct procedure, an image in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image "3" is displayed. At the same time, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is deleted, whereby the display of the navigation image is ended.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 7 (f2), the middle bell wins. At the same time, in order to superimpose the enemy character on the front of the image attacked by the ally character, a winning effect effect is executed in which a character image "8-sheet GET" is displayed to notify that eight payouts have occurred. Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the background returns to ART normal background as shown in FIG. 7 (g2).

(Execution example of aiming for 7 at 7 lip and special zone winning)
Next, it is assumed that, in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated from the state of FIG. Further, it is assumed that the special zone is won in the lottery performed at the 7-rip win.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b 3), navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51 by 7 flips and the specialization zone winning. Specifically, a navi image capable of specifying the 7-rip correct procedure is displayed.

  The correct procedure of 7-rip is the right first stop, and for example, the navigation image "321" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, in the liquid crystal display 51, the ART normal background is not displayed, and a character image "Aim for 7" is suggested, which suggests red 7 pattern alignment. Thus, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R should be operated in stop order "right middle left", and the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R should be operated at the timing at which the red 7 symbol can be stopped in all stop operations. Is suggested.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c3), when the player performs the first stop operation of the right stop switch 8R in the correct procedure at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped, the red 7 symbol is derived and displayed on the right reel 2R. Ru. At the same time, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased, and the navigation image "23" is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (d3), when the player makes the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C in the correct procedure at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped, the red seven symbol is derived and displayed on the middle reel 2C. Ru. At the same time, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is deleted, and the navigation image "3" is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (e3), when the player makes the third stop operation of the left stop switch 8L in the correct procedure at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped, the red 7 symbol is derived and displayed on the left reel 2L Ru. At the same time, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is deleted, whereby the display of the navigation image is ended.

  When the red 7 symbol stops on the left reel 2L, the symbol combination "red 7-red 7-red 7" is derived and displayed, and 7 replays are won. As shown in FIG. 7 (f3), the effect at the time of winning is executed by the winning of 7 replays. Specifically, the image of red 7 is displayed large at the center of the screen. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 7 (g3), the character image "specialization zone GET!" Is displayed at the center of the screen, which suggests that the specialization zone has been won.

(Example of battle production execution at the time of additional winning and pushing order Lip winning)
Next, in the game shown in FIG. 7 (a4), an example of effect execution in the case of winning the addition will be described. It is assumed that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the addition is won by lottery. By the additional winning, at the third stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the game, a character image "Development!" That indicates the development to the battle effect is displayed.

  And as shown to FIG. 7 (b 4)-(f 4), battle production is performed in the next game. On the liquid crystal display 51, a battle effect image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other in the colosseum is displayed. Is displayed.

  Further, in the game, it is assumed that the pushing order lip is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. A navigation image "321" indicating the correct procedure "right middle left" is displayed by the push order lip winning.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c4), when the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch 8R in the correct procedure, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased and the navigation image "23" is displayed. Be done. Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (d4), when the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C in the correct procedure, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is erased and the navigation image "3" is displayed. Be done. Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which a friend character and an enemy character face each other in the colosseum is displayed again, and a character image of "This is the last !!" is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (e4), when the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop switch 8L in the correct procedure, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is erased, thereby displaying the navigation image. finish. Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 7 (f1), an image in which the ally character beats the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a character image of "WIN" is displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display 51. Be done. This definitely suggests that the AT game has been added.

[Suggestion of navigation information at the time of power failure]
Next, power interruption occurs when navigation information is suggested, and the suggestion of navigation information when returning from the power interruption will be described.

  Here, "power-off" means that the slot machine 1 is not supplied with power. For example, the power interruption may occur due to the fact that power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 due to a failure such as a failure. In addition to this, there are power interruptions (instant interruptions) that occur due to power outages and the like. These are power interruptions that may occur regardless of whether or not a game is in progress, and are not intended by salespersons of game arcades and the like. In addition, the power-off includes a power-off that occurs due to a power-off operation of a salesclerk of a game arcade or the like after the game arcade is closed.

  During power interruption, the slot machine 1 is in a state in which the game can not proceed. On the other hand, when the power failure has not occurred, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power, so the slot machine 1 is in a state where the game can proceed.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is provided with a backup storage area capable of retaining the stored contents by being supplied with power from the backup power supply, and the power failure is detected based on the output of the power failure detection circuit. When the main control unit 41 stores predetermined information stored in the backup storage area, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the backup information is restored. Similarly, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to back up predetermined information when a power failure occurs, and restore the backup information when the power failure is recovered.

  As predetermined information, for example, a state currently controlled (during specialization zone, etc.), an internal lottery result (seven winnings, etc.), ART such as the number of medals obtained by the player during ART and the number of remaining AT games Information on the rotation state of each reel, and the like.

  By thus backing up the predetermined information when the power failure occurs, it is possible to restore the state before the occurrence of the power failure and resume the game based on the information backed up when returning from the power failure.

  For example, if the current control state is the ART state, when returning from the power failure, it is possible to return in the state controlled to the ART state. Further, the sub control unit 91 can restore the display and the like of the liquid crystal display 51 by receiving the state command.

  However, there is a limit to the information to be backed up. For example, when an attempt is made to return to a battle effect or a goal effect 7, the effect according to the situation, such as what order the sub-control unit 91 instructed the order of pushing or what kind of effect was performed according to the order of pushing It is necessary to back up various data about the update status of. Therefore, due to problems with storage capacity and processing load for backup, these effects are not restored when power is restored. When returning from the power failure, the effect is returned in the ART normal background based on the control information to the ART.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display unit 51 when the push-off winning combination is won. However, depending on the pushing order, in the game assist indicator 12, there is a thing that navigation information is not suggested. Specifically, in the push bell and push lip-winning game, navigation information is suggested to the game assist indicator 12, but in the 7-rip win game, no navigation information is suggested to the game assist indicator 12.

  This is due to the following reasons. When the push order bell is selected and the push order lip is selected, the main control unit 41 determines the push order based on the internal win information, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. As described above, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect according to the pressing order command from the main control unit 41.

  On the other hand, at the time of 7-rip winning, the sub-control unit 91 makes a determination for the navigation effect execution without following the push order command from the main control unit 41. Specifically, the sub control unit 91 acquires 7-rip winning information and specialization zone winning information based on the internal winning command and the like received from the main control unit 41. When the sub-control unit 91 has won 7 reps and has won the specialization zone, the sub-control unit 91 aims to 7 and executes a navigation effect for winning 7 replays. Even if 7 reps are won, the sub-control unit 91 does not aim 7 and performs a navigation effect for winning a normal replay, when 7 is won but does not win the specialization zone.

  As described above, at the time of 7-rip winning, since the sub control unit 91 determines the navigation effect execution, the main control unit 41 does not notify the game assistance display 12 of the navigation information. . In addition, even if navigation information is not notified to the game assistance indicator 12, 7 replays are awarded (granting of re-playing) by the correct procedure, and normal replays are winning (granting of the re-game) by incorrect procedure, There is no disadvantage for the player no matter what stop operation is performed.

  Hereinafter, an example is shown at the time of winning of the pushing order bell which is a pressing order in which the navigation information is suggested to the game assistance display 12, and at the time of winning of 7 reps which is a pushing ordering that the navigation information is not suggested on the game assistance display 12. An example of an effect at the time of a power failure occurring during execution of the navi effect on the winning a winning combination will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of effects when a power failure occurs during execution of a navi effect with respect to the push order bell win and when a power failure occurs during the execution of the navi effect with respect to the 7-rip win.

(Example of effect execution when power failure occurs at push order bell winning)
FIGS. 8 (a1) to 8 (f1) show an example of the effects of the battle effect when the winning is added and the pushing order is won in the next game.

  As shown in FIG. 8A1, after the start switch 7 is operated in the next game in which the winning is added, a battle effect is started. On the liquid crystal display 51, a battle effect image is displayed. In addition, the navigation image "321" which suggests the correct procedure "right middle left" is displayed by pushing order lip winning. Further, “03” indicating that the right first stop is the correct procedure is displayed on the game assist indicator 12. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state. During power-off, nothing is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the game assist indicator 12.

  When the power is restored, as shown in FIG. 8 (b1), the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the battle effect image displayed before the power failure but displays the ART normal background. Further, the display of the navigation image “321” indicating the correct procedure is resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the display of "03" indicating that the right first stop is the correct procedure is resumed on the game assist indicator 12.

  As described above, when the start switch 7 is operated and power failure occurs when navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, and recovery from the power failure, the navigation data is suggested. It will be resumed. In addition, when the navigation information is suggested and the interruption occurs while the battle rendition is being executed, and recovery from the interruption, in the liquid crystal display 51, the suggestion of the navi information is resumed while the battle rendition is A background image (ART normal background) when the battle effect is not executed without being resumed is displayed, and the game proceeds.

  In the state shown in FIG. 8 (a1), it is assumed that the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch 8R in the correct procedure. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8 (c1), the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased and the navigation image "23" is displayed. As described above, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in accordance with the correct procedure, the navigation information is updated and suggested. In addition, a battle effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character battles is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored.

  When power is restored, as shown in FIG. 8 (d1), the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. In addition, the display of the navigation image "21" indicating the correct procedure is resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the display of "03" indicating that the right first stop is the correct procedure is resumed on the game assist indicator 12.

  Thus, in the game in which the battle effect is executed, a power failure occurs between the operation of the start switch 7 and the stop of all of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and when returning from the power failure, The battle production is not resumed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 8A, it is assumed that the player performs the first stop operation on the left stop switch 8L in the incorrect answer procedure. When the stop operation is performed according to the incorrect answer procedure, as shown in FIG. 8 (e1), the navi image is erased. As described above, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in accordance with the correct procedure, the suggestion of the navigation information ends.

  In addition, a battle effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character battles is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the incorrect answer procedure when navigation information is suggested and the battle effect is being executed, the suggestion of the navigation information ends while the battle effect continues .

  Also, as described above, the update effect of the navigation effect differs depending on whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure, and it is determined whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure. According to the update mode of the battle production does not differ.

  It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored. When power is restored, as shown in FIG. 8 (f1), the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation image suggesting the correct procedure is not displayed. In addition, the display of "03" indicating that the right first stop is the correct procedure is resumed on the game assist indicator 12.

  As described above, when the start switch 7 is operated and navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure, and some of the reels When a power failure occurs while rotating and returns from the power failure, the suggestion of navigation information in the liquid crystal display 51 is not resumed. On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the incorrect answer procedure after the start switch 7 is operated and when the navigation information is suggested in the game auxiliary indicator 12, the game auxiliary The indication of the navigation information of the display 12 is maintained.

(Example of effect execution when a power failure occurs at the 7-rip win)
FIGS. 8 (a2) to 8 (f2) show an example of the effect of aiming for 7 when 7 lips are won and the specialization zone is won.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a2), it is assumed that in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, 7 flips are won and the special zone is elected. The 7 reps and the special zone are won, aiming for 7 is started. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image of an effect aiming at 7. Also, by 7-rip winning, the navigation image "321" indicating the correct procedure "right middle left" is displayed. At this time, notification by the gaming assistance display 12 is not performed. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state. During power-off, nothing is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the game assist indicator 12.

  When power is restored, as shown in FIG. 8 (b 2), the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the effect image for aiming at 7 that was displayed before the power failure occurred, and the ART normal background is displayed. Ru. Further, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, notification by the game assistance indicator 12 is not performed.

  Thus, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when a bell is won in push order and navigation information is suggested, a power failure occurs, and when returning from the power failure, the navigation data While the suggestion is resumed, as shown in FIG. 8 (a2) and (b2), when the 7-rip winning and the navigation information are suggested, a power failure occurs, and when returning from the power failure, The suggestion of navigation information is not resumed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 8 (a2), it is assumed that the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch 8R in the correct procedure. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8 (c2), the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased, and the navigation image "23" is displayed. In addition, an effect image of an effect aiming at 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored.

  When the power is restored, as shown in FIG. 8 (d2), the liquid crystal display 51 does not resume the display of the effect image aiming for 7 on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Also, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, notification by the game assistance indicator 12 is not performed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 8 (a2), it is assumed that the player performs the first stop operation on the left stop switch 8L in the incorrect answer procedure. When the stop operation is performed according to the incorrect answer procedure, as shown in FIG. 8 (e2), the navi image is erased. In addition, an effect image of an effect aiming at 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored.

  When the power is restored, as shown in FIG. 8 (f2), the display of the effect image for the effect aiming at 7 is not resumed, and the ART normal background is displayed. Also, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, notification by the game assistance indicator 12 is not performed.

[Return after a power failure occurs]
Next, the timing at which various devices recover when a power failure occurs and recovers from the power failure will be described. Specifically, the timing at which each of the gaming assistance display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R returns will be described below.

  As described above, when a power failure occurs and returns from the power failure, the slot machine 1 returns to the state before the power failure occurrence based on the information backed up at the time of the power failure occurrence. At that time, the main control unit 41 returns in a state in which the reception of the stop operation by all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated.

  In the reel motor of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the excitation pattern for rotating the reel in a predetermined manner and the number of steps from the reel reference position are stored in the RAM 41c when a power failure is detected. Return with the contents as it was. Then, when returning, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 various commands such as a return command indicating that the control state has returned to the control state before power interruption and a push order command. Next, by performing control common to the game start time and performing control for advancing the game, notification in the game assistance display 12 is resumed.

  Next, the reel motors of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R that were controlled for rotation before power interruption are excited from the number of steps of the excitation pattern when the power interruption is detected, and the relevant reels are rotated again at the specified speed. Control to enable the reception of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R when the rotation speed of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R becomes a specified speed. I do. Then, when the rotation speed of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R reaches the specified speed and passes the reference position, the reception of the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is validated Do.

  The sub control unit 91 recovers the display on the liquid crystal display 51 after receiving a recovery command after recovering from power failure. Here, returning the display of the liquid crystal display 51 refers to returning the screen in a state in which the gaming state is progressing, such as an effect screen including a background image, in the liquid crystal display 51. In the case where the navigation effect is resumed after the power failure return, the display including the navigation effect is restored by receiving the return command and the push order command. In addition, when not only displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 but performing navigation effects using LEDs or speakers, it may be return of the effect state of these devices.

  In the present embodiment, the order in which the various devices are restored is the display of the game assist indicator 12, the rotation start of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the activation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 In order.

(If a power failure occurs at the push bell order)
Hereinafter, a specific description will be given by taking the push order bell winning as an example. FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining a return situation when a power failure occurs during the execution of the navi effect to the push order bell winning. In the timing chart of FIG. 9, the horizontal axis indicates timing t. From the top, from the top, the power of the slot machine 1 ON / OFF, the display presence or absence of the game assistance indicator 12, the display presence or absence of the liquid crystal display 51, the operation presence or absence of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, Indicates whether 8R is enabled.

  Before t1, the power is on. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51 by the order of the bell being pressed when the start switch 7 is operated. Further, the ART normal background is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an effect that an enemy character image linked to a navigation image is displayed is executed.

  On the game assist indicator 12, "03" indicating a correct procedure is displayed. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are all rotated by the operation of the start switch 7. The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are all illuminated yellow. This indicates that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are enabled and operable.

  It is assumed that a power failure such as a power failure occurs at t1. At this time, the power is turned off, and the power is not supplied to all the devices. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the display of the gaming assistance display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51 disappears. Also, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating. Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are deactivated and turned off.

  It is assumed that the power is restored at t2. At this time, the power is turned on, and power is supplied to all devices. After the power-on activation process, at t3, the display of the navigation information by the gaming assistance display 12 is resumed first. As shown in FIG. 9C, the game assistance display 12 displays "03" indicating a correct procedure.

  At t4, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is resumed. Since all the reels have been rotated before the power interruption, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R resume their rotation.

  Then, after the rotational speeds of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R become the specified speed, it is assumed that the reference position is passed at t5. As a result, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R satisfy the enabling condition and can be stopped. As shown in FIG. 9 (d), the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are all lit again. In addition, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are also rotating at a specified speed.

  As described above, when a power failure occurs while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating (t1), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated, and the reel 2L is recovered after returning from the power failure. , 2C, 2R resume their rotation and when the rotational speed reaches the specified speed (t5), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated. In addition, a power failure occurs when navigation information is suggested, and when returning from the power failure, suggestion of navigation information by the game assistance display 12 from timing (t5) at which the enabling condition is satisfied (t3) The timing of restart is earlier.

  On the other hand, the liquid crystal display 51 also restores the display by the power supply. In the present embodiment, at t5, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is restored. When the power is restored, display of the enemy character image linked to the navigation image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct procedure is resumed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, when power failure occurs when navigation information is suggested, and recovery from the power failure, the suggestion (n3) of navigation information by the game assistance display 12 from the display (t6) of the liquid crystal display 51 The timing of restart is earlier in

  At t7, it is assumed that a rotation abnormality occurs in the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the reels 2C, 2R illegally stop. When the rotation abnormality of the reel occurs, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are invalidated, and are turned off as shown in FIG. 9 (f). However, even if the rotation abnormality of the reel occurs, the display of the navigation information by the gaming assistance display 12 is continued.

  Thus, after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are not rotating normally (t7), the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are invalidated The suggestion of the navigation information by the game assist indicator 12 is maintained regardless of whether or not the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is activated (after t7).

(When a power failure occurs after the first stop operation is performed in the correct procedure at the push order bell win)
FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining a return situation when a power failure occurs after the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure during the execution of the navi effect for the push order bell winning.

  Before t1, the power is on. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51 and an enemy character image linked to the navigation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the push order bell winning when the start switch 7 is operated. The production is being performed.

  On the game assist indicator 12, "03" indicating a correct procedure is displayed. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are all rotated by the operation of the start switch 7. The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are all on.

  Further, it is assumed that the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch 8R in the correct procedure. At this time, an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image “1” is displayed. At the same time, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is erased, and the navigation image "23" is displayed.

  By operating the stop switch 8R, the lamp of the stop switch 8R changes from yellow to blue, and a bell symbol is drawn out to the reel 2R.

  It is assumed that a power failure such as a power failure occurs at t1. At this time, the power is turned off, and the power is not supplied to all the devices. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the display of the game assistance display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51 disappears. Also, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating. Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are deactivated and turned off.

  It is assumed that the power is restored at t2. At this time, the power is turned on, and power is supplied to all devices.

  At t3, the display of the navigation information by the gaming aid display 12 is resumed. Next, at t4, the reels 2L and 2C rotating before the power interruption resume their rotation. Then, after the rotational speed of the reels 2L and 2C reaches the specified speed, passing through the reference position at t5 enables the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R to have an activation condition, and can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 10E, the stop switches 8L and 8C are turned on again, and the stop switch 8R is turned on again in blue.

  At t6, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is restored. At this time, the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, the display of the navigation image "32" indicating the correct procedure is resumed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  At t7, it is assumed that a rotation abnormality occurs in the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. At this time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are invalidated and are turned off as shown in FIG. 10 (g), but the display of the navigation information by the game assist indicator 12 is continued.

(When a power failure occurs after the first stop operation is made in the incorrect answer procedure when the push order bell is won)
FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining a return situation when a power failure occurs after the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer procedure during the execution of the navi presentation to the push order bell winning.

  Before t1, the power is on. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that the push order bell is won when the start switch 7 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the character corresponding to the right stop switch 8R, which is the correct procedure, is advanced and displayed in a large size. However, it is assumed that the player erroneously performs the first stop operation on the left stop switch 8L in an incorrect procedure. When the stop operation is performed by the incorrect answer procedure, the navigation image is erased. Further, by the operation of the stop switch 8L, the lamp of the stop switch 8L changes from yellow to blue, and the replay symbol is derived from the reel 2L.

  It is assumed that a power failure occurs at t1. Hereinafter, the description of the parts overlapping with FIG. 10 will be omitted.

  When returning from the power failure at t2, the display of the navigation information by the game assist indicator 12 is resumed at t3. Next, at t4, the reels 2C and 2R rotating before the power interruption resume their rotation. Then, after the rotational speeds of the reels 2C and 2R reach the specified speed, passing through the reference position at t5 enables the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R to satisfy the activation condition and to be able to perform the stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (e), the stop switches 8C and 8R turn yellow again, and the stop switch 8L turns blue again.

  At t6, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is restored. At this time, the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. In addition, since the power is turned off after the incorrect operation procedure is stopped, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  At t7, it is assumed that a rotation abnormality occurs in the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. At this time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are invalidated and are turned off as shown in FIG. 11 (g), but the display of the navigation information by the game assist indicator 12 is continued.

[Directed at winning and directed to transition to specialized zones]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the effect at the time of winning when 7-rip is won and the effect of transition to a specialized zone will be described. In FIG. 12, an example of effect execution when operated in the correct procedure will be described, and in FIG. 13, an example of effect execution when the operation is performed in the incorrect procedure will be described.

(Example of effect execution when operated in the correct procedure at the 7-rip win)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs when the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure during the execution of the navi effect for the 7-rip winning.

  12 (a1) and (b1) to (g1) show transition of screen display until 7 replay wins according to the correct procedure and 7 special effects transition to the special zone by the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game are executed. Is shown. 12 (a1) and 12 (a2) to (g2), until the special zone transition effect by the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is executed when the power failure occurs from the 7th to the third stop. Shows the transition of the screen display of.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a1), by 7 switches at the time of operation of the start switch 7 and by the specialization zone winning, the aim is aimed at 7 and the effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image of an effect aiming at 7 and a navigation image "321" indicating a correct procedure.

  When operated in the correct procedure, as shown in FIG. 12 (b1), the display of the navigation image is updated to “32” by the first stop operation, and as shown in FIG. 12 (c1), the second stop operation Thus, the display of the navigation image is updated to "3", and the display of the navigation image is ended by the third stop operation as shown in FIG. 12 (d1). During this time, the aim image for aiming at 7 is displayed.

  However, when a power failure occurs at any timing from the operation of the start switch 7 to the third stop operation, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a 2) to (c 2), the liquid crystal display 51 , 7 The display of the effect image of the effect is not resumed, and the ART normal background is displayed. In addition, regardless of the timing at which the power failure occurs, the display of the navi image suggesting the correct procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  If no failure occurs, and the player wins 7 replays in the correct procedure, the effect at the time of winning is executed. As shown in FIG. 12 (e1), the image of red 7 is displayed large at the center of the screen. This suggests that the player has won 7 replays composed of 7 red symbols. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 12 (f1), the character image "specialized zone GET!" Is displayed at the center of the screen. This suggests that the specialization zone has been won.

  The symbol combination "red 7-red 7-red 7" is derived and displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by 7 replay winnings. At this time, at the same time, a prize effect by the reel LED 55 is executed. At the time of execution of winning a prize, the reel LED 55 blinks only in the middle line (prize line) in which the red 7 is aligned, and the reel LEDs 55 of the other upper and lower lines are extinguished.

  In the next game in which the effect at the time of winning in FIG. 12 (f1) is executed, when the start switch 7 is operated, as shown in FIG. 12 (g1), the special zone transition effect is executed. Specialized zone transition effect is executed based on the state command output from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a character image "specialization zone entry!" Indicating that the specialization zone is controlled is displayed.

  On the other hand, when a power failure occurs, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a2) to 12 (c2), since the navi effect is not executed, the player can not know the correct procedure. For this reason, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (e2), there is a possibility that a normal lip derived in the incorrect answer procedure may be won. However, it is possible that the player can win 7 replays by chance.

  However, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e2) and 12 (f2), the effect at the time of winning is not executed regardless of whether or not 7 replays are won. Then, the ART normal background is displayed, and the effect at the time of winning by the reel LED 55 is not executed.

  As described above, in the game winning 7 reps, when 7 replays are won without occurrence of interruption during rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, effects at winning are executed, but the reels 2L, 2C, 2R After the power failure occurs during the rotation of, and after returning from the power failure, the effect at the time of winning is not executed.

  In addition, even when the effect at the time of winning is not executed after returning to the power-off state in FIG. 12 (f2), when the start switch 7 is operated in the next game, as shown in FIG. 12 (g2), specialization Zone transition staging is performed. As described above, the special zone transition effect is executed regardless of whether or not the power failure has occurred in the previous game (specialized zone winning game).

(Example of effect execution when operated in an incorrect answer procedure at 7-rip win)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer procedure during the execution of the navi effect for the 7-rip winning. As in the example of FIG. 12, it is assumed that 7 flips have been won and the special zone has been won.

  13 (a1) and (b1) to (g1) show screen displays from the 7-rip win to the normal-ripe winning according to the incorrect answer procedure, and the special zone transition effect by the start switch 7 operation of the next game is executed. It shows a transition. 13 (a1) and (a2) to (g2), until the special zone transition effect by the start switch 7 operation of the next game is executed when the power failure occurs from the 7-rip win to the third stop. Shows the transition of the screen display of.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a1), by 7 switches at the time of operation of the start switch 7 and by the specialization zone winning, the aim is aimed at 7 and the effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image of an effect aiming at 7 and a navigation image "321" indicating a correct procedure.

  In the first stop operation, when the operation is performed in the incorrect answer procedure, as shown in FIG. 13 (b1), the display of the navigation image ends. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13 (c1) and (d1), the navigation image is not displayed until the third stop operation is performed and the rotation of all the reels is stopped. However, during this time, the effect image of the effect aiming at 7 is displayed.

  When a power failure occurs at any timing from the operation of the start switch 7 to the third stop operation, the liquid crystal display 51 displays 7 as shown in FIGS. The display of the effect image of the aim effect is not resumed, and the ART normal background is displayed. In addition, regardless of the timing at which the power failure occurs, the display of the navi image suggesting the correct procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. Moreover, even if it is a case where it is the case where it is operated for the first time by incorrect procedure at the timing of 2nd stop operation, the display after a power failure return is the same.

  Even in the case of not winning a 7 replay by an incorrect answer procedure and not winning a normal replay, as shown in FIG. 13 (e1), a prize effect is executed as shown in FIG. 13 (e1). In this case, an effect of blinking the reel LED 55 and turning off the reel LED 55 of the other upper and lower lines is executed only for the pay line in which the replay is complete.

  However, since red 7 is not aligned in practice, the effect of displaying the image of red 7 large as shown in FIG. 12 (e1), (e2) or the character image “specialized zone GET!” Is displayed It does not execute the effect that makes it

  When the start switch 7 is operated in the next game in which the effect at the time of winning is executed, as shown in FIGS. 12 (g1) and (g2), the specialized zone transition effect is To be executed.

  When a power failure occurs, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e2) and 13 (f2), the effect at the time of winning is not executed regardless of whether or not 7 replays are won. Then, the ART normal background is displayed, and the effect by the reel LED 55 is not executed.

  As described above, in the game winning 7 reps, when 7 replays are not won without turning off during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, effects at winning are executed, but the reels 2L, 2C , 2R occurs, and after returning from the power failure, the effect at the time of winning is not executed.

[Main effect]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  (1-1) As shown in FIGS. 8 (c1) and 8 (d1), a power failure occurs when the start switch 7 is operated and navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51. When returning from the power failure, the indication of the navigation information is resumed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (e1) and 8 (f1), when the start switch 7 is operated and navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, the stop switch 8L, is made in an incorrect procedure. When 8C and 8R are operated and a part of the reels is rotating, a power failure occurs, and when returning from the power failure, the suggestion of the navigation information is not resumed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (e1) and (f1), when the start switch 7 is operated and navigation information is suggested in the game assistance indicator 12, the stop switch 8L is performed in an incorrect answer procedure. , 8C, 8R, the indication of the navigation information is maintained. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, a power failure occurs when navigation information is suggested, and when returning from the power failure, the game assist indicator than the display (t6) of the liquid crystal display 51 The resumption timing of the navigation information suggestion (t3) 12 is earlier. As described above, when the user has made a mistake in the stop operation, the suggestion of the navigation information in the liquid crystal display 51 is improved so as not to be resumed after the power failure return, so that the player is not puzzled. In addition, in the game assistance indicator 12, since it is improved to maintain the suggestion of the navigation information even after the power failure return after making a mistake in the stop operation, it is played that navigation information is suggested Can be made to recognize. As described above, the suggestion of the navigation information at the time of the power failure has been improved.

  (1-2) As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, when a failure occurs while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating (t1), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R resume their rotation after returning from the power interruption and the reference position is passed after the rotational speed reaches the specified speed (t5), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is activated. In addition, a power failure occurs when navigation information is suggested, and when returning from the power failure, suggestion of navigation information by the game assistance display 12 from timing (t5) at which the enabling condition is satisfied (t3) Since the restart timing is earlier, the player can be prevented from operating in the wrong operation mode.

  (1-3) As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are not rotating normally after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is activated (t7), stop While the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated, the suggestion of the navigation information by the game assist indicator 12 is maintained regardless of whether the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is activated or not (After t7), it is possible to prevent the player from operating in the wrong operation mode.

  (2-1) As shown in FIGS. 12 (e1) and 12 (f1), in the game winning 7 reels, when 7 replays are won without occurrence of power interruption during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, Although the effect at the time of winning is executed, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e2) and 12 (f2), in the game that has been won seven times, a power failure occurs during rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the power failure When 7 Replay wins after returning from, the effect at the time of winning is not executed. As described above, by not executing the prize effect after returning from the power interruption, there is no need to back up the effect information of the prize effect at the time of the power interruption, so in the relation between the prize effect and the interruption, And the processing load can be reduced.

  (2-2) As shown in FIGS. 12 (g1) and 12 (g2), the special zone transition effect is executed regardless of whether or not the interruption occurs in the 7-replay winning game. As such, it is suggested that the special zone is controlled in the next game of the game returned from the power-off, and therefore the player is not dissatisfied.

  (2-3) As shown in FIGS. 12 (g1) and 12 (g2), the special zone transition effect is performed based on the state command output from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated. . As described above, since the state command is output when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to execute an effect according to the state in the game.

  (2-4) As shown in FIG. 13 (e1) and (f1), the effect at the time of winning is executed even when 7 Replay is not won. Also, as shown in FIG. 13 (e1) and (f1), in the game winning 7 reps, when 7 replays are not won without occurrence of power interruption during rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a prize is won The hour effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (e2) and (f2), in the game winning 7 reels, a power failure occurs while the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotating, and after returning from the power failure, 7 replay wins If not, the effect at the time of winning is not executed. As described above, by not executing the prize effect after returning from the power interruption, there is no need to back up the effect information of the prize effect at the time of the power interruption, so in the relation between the prize effect and the interruption, And the processing load can be reduced.

  (3-1) As shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when a navigation effect is performed and a battle effect is being executed, a power failure occurs, and when the power is restored, the navigation effect is produced. Will be resumed, but battle production will not be resumed. In this way, since it is not necessary to back up the staging information of the battle production at the time of the occurrence of the power failure by improving it so that the battle production is not performed after returning from the power failure, the backup in the relationship between the battle performance and the power failure And the processing burden can be reduced. As mentioned above, it improved about the nabi production at the time of a power failure generation.

  (3-2) As shown in FIGS. 8 (c1) and 8 (d1), the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped in the game in which the battle effect is executed. If there is a power failure and returns from the power failure, the battle effect is not resumed. In this way, since it is not necessary to back up the staging information of the battle production at the time of the occurrence of the power failure by improving it so that the battle production is not performed after returning from the power failure, the backup in the relationship between the battle performance and the power failure And the processing burden can be reduced. As mentioned above, it improved about the nabi production at the time of a power failure generation.

  (3-3) As shown in FIGS. 8 (e1) and 8 (f1), when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the incorrect answer procedure when navigation information is suggested and the battle effect is executed. While the suggestion of the navigation information ends, the battle rendition continues. As described above, since the effects are continuously provided for the battle effect that suggests information on the addition of the AT game addition, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3-4) As shown in FIGS. 8 (a1), (e1) and (f1), the navigation information is suggested and the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure, and a power failure occurs. When returning from the power failure, the suggestion of the navigation information is not resumed. In this manner, the player is not puzzled by suggesting the navigation information even after returning from the power-off despite the operation in the incorrect procedure.

  (4-1) As shown in FIG. 8, navigation information is suggested in the game assistance indicator 12 when the push order bell is won, but when 7 flips are won, navigation information is not suggested in the game assistance indicator 12, The navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of which of the push order bell and the 7th lip is won. Also, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when the bell is won in the pushing order and the navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, a power failure occurs, and when returning from the power failure, While the suggestion of the navigation information is resumed, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a2) and 8 (b2), a power failure occurs when 7-rip winning is made and navigation information is suggested in the liquid crystal display 51, When returning from the power failure, the suggestion of the navigation information is not resumed. As described above, by improving the navigation information not to be suggested at the 7-rip winning after returning from the power-off, it is not necessary to back up the navigation information at the 7-rip winning at the time of the power-off. Storage capacity for backup can be reduced and processing load can be reduced. In addition, 7 navigation is a winning combination in which no navigation information is suggested in the game assistance display 12, so even if the navigation information is not suggested after returning from power failure, the player is not disadvantaged. As described above, the suggestion of the navigation information at the time of the power failure has been improved.

  (4-2) As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 6, when the push order bell is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure, the bells of eight winning combinations are won, and the incorrect answer procedure The bell of 1 part is won when it operates with. In addition, when 7 reps are won, the re-playing combination is won regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In this way, since the replay player is awarded regardless of the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R in this way, even if the navigation information is not suggested after returning from the power failure, the player is disadvantaged. I have not.

  (5-1) As shown in FIG. 12 (a1) and FIG. 13 (a1), there may be a case in which the aim is aimed at 7 when the navi effect is executed, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are correct While the update aspect of the navi effect is different depending on whether or not it is operated in the procedure, the update aspect of the roster effect does not differ depending on whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure. As described above, it is suggested that the navigation effect is different from the update mode, and that the aim is to aim at 7 while the update mode is not different regardless of whether it is the correct procedure or not. Can improve the interest of As described above, it is easy for the player to understand whether or not the player has been operated in accordance with the correct procedure suggested by the navi effect.

  (5-2) As shown in FIGS. 12 (a1) to 12 (d1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in accordance with the correct procedure, navigation information is updated and suggested, and FIGS. 13 (a1) to 13 (a1) As shown in (d1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in accordance with the correct procedure, the suggestion of the navigation information is ended, which can indicate that the operation is not performed in the correct procedure.

  (5-3) As shown in FIGS. 12 (a1) to 12 (d1) and FIGS. 13 (a1) to 13 (d1), when power failure occurs and returns from the power failure, aiming at 7 is not performed If the ART background is displayed, the game proceeds. As described above, it is not necessary to aim 7 at the occurrence of a power failure by backing up 7 at the occurrence of a power failure by not executing 7 after recovery from a power failure, so that it is necessary to aim 7 at a relationship between performance and power failure. The storage capacity for backup can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About various effects]
In the present embodiment, at the time of pushing order bell in ART, an effect related to the navi effect (an enemy character image linked to the navi image is displayed) is executed. In addition, at the time of push order Lip winning, it was made for the effect related to the navi effect not to be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. At the time of pushing order bell winning, the effect related to the navi effect may not be performed, and at the time of pushing order lip winning, the effect related to the navi effect is performed It is also good.

  In addition, at the time of push order bell winning, the effect that the enemy character image linked to the navigation image is displayed is executed in the liquid crystal display 51, but the present invention is not limited to this, it is related to the navigation effect Any presentation may be made if it is.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (c4), in the next game in which the winning is added, the pushing order Lip is won, and the battle presentation is executed. However, it is not limited to the push order lip win, but may be a push order bell win, or may be 7 lip wins.

  In addition, the battle effect is executed when winning the extra, but is not limited to this, it may be executed when winning the AT, may be executed when winning the specialization zone , And may be executed when a bonus or CZ is won. The same is true for aiming at 7.

[About prize presentation and special zone transition presentation]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, an example has been described in which the effect at the time of winning is executed when the 7-rip win and the special zone are won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed at the time of AT winning, additional winning, bonus winning, and CZ winning. Further, at the time of transition to ART or bonus, specialization zone transition effects may be executed.

  In addition, when executing the winning effect at the time of winning order bell winning, while displaying the image "8 sheets GET" in the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55 blinks in the middle line from which the bell symbol is derived, the upper row The reel LED 55 may be turned off in the lower line.

  In addition, when an additional prize is won and the number of additional games is notified, an effect at the time of winning may be executed. For example, on the liquid crystal display 51, an image "PUSH" prompting the operation of the effect switch is displayed. When the player operates the effect switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (for example, “+30”) indicating the number of games added. However, in this case, since the winnings themselves have not occurred, the effect at the time of winning with the reel LED 55 is not executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (g1), in the specialization zone transition effect, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the specialization zone by displaying the title by the character image "specialization zone entry!" Suggested. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it is possible to indicate control to the specialization zone, such as displaying a specific image displayed in the specialization zone or displaying with a specific screen layout.

[About the suggestion of navigation information]
In the present embodiment, when the navigation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation image is erased when the stop operation is performed according to the incorrect answer procedure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the visibility of the navigation display may be reduced by adding a black haze to the navigation image without updating the navigation image. Alternatively, the brightness of the screen may be lowered to temporarily darken the entire screen. Also, the navigation image may be displayed as it is without deleting it.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a2) and 8 (b2), when the 7-rip is won, the notification by the game assistance indicator 12 is not performed, and a power failure occurs while the navigation image is displayed. When returning from the power failure, the display of the navigation image is not restored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the navigation image may be restored.

[Reel rotation error]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 etc., the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are invalidated by the occurrence of the rotation abnormality that the reels 2C, 2R improperly stop at t7. did. In addition, the rotation abnormality is not limited to this, and the reel may not be properly rotated due to the reel being stuck or idling, and the step number counter may be set to a predetermined number of steps (for example, without detecting the reel reference position). Occurs when, for example, 400 steps are exceeded.

  Further, as a factor for disabling the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, it is also assumed that an error unrelated to the reel occurs. For example, it is assumed that detection data from the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can not be normally acquired, or errors due to abnormalities in various devices or sensors. Even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are invalidated due to the occurrence of such an error, the suggestion of the navigation information by the game assist indicator 12 may be maintained.

[About restoration after power failure]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, when the power is restored, the activation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is restored earlier than the display of the liquid crystal display 51. I made it. This is because it takes a certain amount of time for loading processing for transferring image data from a storage area in which image data is stored in advance to a storage area for work in order to display an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51. However, since it takes a certain time for the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to rotate at the specified speed, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is restored before the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated. You may

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speakers, 91 sub control Part 91a Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling a game;
And an effect control means for controlling an effect,
The game control means
Predetermining means for determining a display result which permits derivation;
Derivation operation means operated to cause display results to be derived;
And suggesting means for suggesting operation information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The effect control means includes effect means for executing an effect including an indication of operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The determination result of the predetermination means includes the suggested existence determination result in which the manipulation information is suggested by the suggestion means, and the suggestion nondetermination result in which the manipulation information is not suggested by the suggestion means.
The effect means is
It is possible to indicate the operation information whether the decision result of the predetermination means is either the suggested present decision result or the suggested undecided result,
When a power failure occurs when the determination result of the predetermination means is the suggested presence determination result and the operation information is suggested, when the power is restored, the suggestion of the operation information is resumed.
A power interruption occurs when the determination result of the predetermination means is the suggested nondetermination result and the operation information is suggested, and when returning from the power interruption, the suggestion of the operation information is not resumed. Slot machine.

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