JP2019217401A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine preventing a player from being puzzled about a privilege imparting timing.SOLUTION: In the case where 7 replay is won and 7 navigation performance is executed, when a stop switch is operated in a stop order and at a stop timing notified by the 7 navigation performance, imparting of navigation stock is notified at a timing at which 7 symbols arrangement is derived, whereas when the stop switch is operated in an order and operation procedure other than the stop timing notified by the 7 navigation performance, imparting of the navigation stock is notified at timing at which symbols other than 7 symbols are derived.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units each of which is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. After variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display unit is stopped to variably display the display result. In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

  A slot machine generally has a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on an outer peripheral portion, and in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set. When a start operation is performed, a plurality of reels start rotating, and when a stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of each reel, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter symbol) is displayed on a winning line. The winning is generated by deriving the combination.

  The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replays. Here, when the symbol combination constituting the small combination is derived on the pay line, a number of medals determined for each type of the small combination is paid out. When the symbol combination constituting the special combination is derived on the pay line, it is possible to shift to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus which is advantageous for the player. When the symbol combination that constitutes the re-game combination is derived on the pay line, the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, an operation procedure of a stop switch in order to generate a predetermined prize has a right to be controlled at an assist time (hereinafter, also referred to as AT) to be notified to a player. In the case where it is determined whether or not to grant the exemplified privilege, and the player is elected to a role for notifying that the privilege has been granted, when the player can derive the seven symbol arrangement, at the timing when the seven symbol arrangement is derived. There has been a slot machine that notifies that a privilege is to be granted, but notifies the player that the privilege is to be granted at a later timing when the player cannot derive the seven symbol arrangements (for example, Patent Documents) 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5176247

  According to the above-described slot machine, when the player can derive the seven symbol arrangements, the grant of the privilege is notified at the timing at which the seven symbol arrangements are derived. Yes, but if the player is unable to derive the seven symbol alignment, the bonus is notified at a later timing, so the player cannot recognize the timing of the bonus, and at what timing It is not clear whether the privilege has been granted and the player is confused.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that prevents a player from being confused about the timing of giving a privilege.

(1) A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display unit stops displaying the variable display to derive a display result, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units (for example, , Slot machine 1)
Predetermination means (for example, processing for executing an internal lottery) for determining whether to permit derivation of a combination of specific display results (for example, to win 7 replays 1 and 2),
Deriving operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by a player to derive a display result on each of the plurality of variable display units;
Derivation of the combination of the specific display results is permitted by the determination of the pre-determination means, and the derivation operation means performs the specific procedure (for example, as shown in FIG. Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control) for performing control to derive a combination of the specific display results (for example, red 7 symbols are aligned) on the plurality of variable display units when operated at the timing of pull-in. When,
Privilege determination means (for example, processing for executing an AT lottery shown in FIG. 28) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
When it is determined that the privilege is to be given, an operation procedure notifying means for notifying the specific procedure as an operation procedure of the deriving operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 213 ") and a stop timing (" Aim for 7 "), a process of executing a 7-navigation effect).
When the privilege is determined to be granted, a privilege granting notification means (for example, a process of notifying the grant of the navi stock (“navi acquisition !!”) for notifying the grant of the privilege);
The privilege granting notification means is allowed to derive the combination of the specific display results by the determination of the predetermination means, and is notified of the specific procedure by the operation procedure notification means (for example, winning in 7 replays 1). And when 7 navigation effects are executed)
When the deriving operation means is operated in the specific procedure (for example, at the first stop in the middle and at the timing of drawing the symbol of red 7 in the lower part), the grant of the privilege is notified at the timing at which the combination of the specific display results is derived. A first privilege granting notification means (for example, a process of reporting the grant of the navigation stock shown in FIG. 33 (f));
When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific procedure, a second privilege grant that notifies the grant of the privilege at a timing at which a display result other than a display result configuring the combination of the specific display results is derived. Notification means (for example, processing for notifying the addition of the navigation stock shown in FIGS. 33 (g) and (h)).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the combination of the specific display results is permitted, and when the specific procedure is notified, when the operation is performed in an operation procedure other than the specific procedure, the display configuring the combination of the specific display results is performed. Since the grant of the privilege is notified at the timing at which the display result other than the result is derived, when the grant of the privilege is not reported until a combination of the display results other than the combination of the specific display results is derived on the plurality of variable display units. In comparison, it is easier for the player to recognize that the privilege has been given, and the interest in the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the grant of the privilege is notified at a timing when the display result forming the combination of the specific display results cannot be derived, a combination of the display results other than the combination of the specific display results is derived on the plurality of variable display units. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about the timing of granting the privilege without being notified of the grant of the privilege.

  The specific procedure may be a stop sequence for stopping the variable display of the plurality of variable display units, or a stop timing for stopping the variable display of any (or all) of the plurality of variable display units. Alternatively, both the stop order and the stop timing may be used.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
It comprises three variable display units (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R), and stops the variable display of the three variable display units to derive a combination of display results,
The second privilege granting notifying means is configured to determine, based on an operation of the deriving operation means, that a display result other than a display result constituting the combination of the specific display results is derived on the variable display unit that first stops variable display. (For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), when a symbol other than 7 symbols is drawn on the LM2 at the first stop, the combination of the specific display result is displayed on the variable display unit which subsequently stops variable display. (For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), when a symbol other than 7 symbols is drawn onto the LM2 during the second stop, as shown in FIG. 33 (h)). It is possible to signal the grant.

  According to such a configuration, a display result other than the display result forming the combination of the specific display results is derived on any of the variable display unit that first stops the variable display and the variable display unit that next stops the variable display. Even at the timing, since the grant of the privilege is notified, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
The notification of the provision of the privilege by the first privilege provision notifying means and the notification of the provision of the privilege by the second privilege provision notifying means are in the same reporting mode (for example, the navigation shown in FIG. 33 (f)). The notification of the addition of the stock is the same as the notification of the addition of the navigation stock shown in FIGS.

  According to such a configuration, regardless of whether the derivation operation unit is operated in the specific procedure or the procedure other than the specific procedure, the notification mode of the notification of the grant of the privilege is the same. Easy to recognize.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
The notification of the provision of the privilege by the first privilege provision notifying means and the notification of the provision of the privilege by the second privilege provision notifying means are different in the mode of notification (for example, seven symbol arrangements are derived in accordance with the seven navigation effects). And when a symbol other than the seven symbols is derived without following the seven navigation effects, the notification of the addition of the navigation stock is different) (for example, refer to the section [7 Navigation Effects] in the modified example).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation unit is operated according to the specific procedure, and when the derivation operation unit is operated according to a procedure other than the specific procedure, the notification mode of the notification of the grant of the privilege is different. The player can be entertained by the difference in the notification mode of the notification of the grant of the privilege.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
The operation procedure notifying means can notify the specific procedure in any of a plurality of types of notification modes (for example, there are a production type α and a production type β as 7-navigation productions),
The probability that the combination of the specific display results is derived when the deriving operation means is operated in the specific procedure differs depending on the type of notification of the specific procedure by the operating procedure notification means (see FIG. 32, for example). As shown in the figure, the character type in the 7-navigation effect is different between when the lottery condition 8 that can derive the 7 symbol alignment is satisfied and when the lottery condition 9 that cannot derive the 7 symbol alignment is satisfied. .

  According to such a configuration, when the specific procedure is notified in a notification mode in which the probability that the combination of the specific display results is derived is low, the player may not dare operate the deriving operation means in the specific procedure. Even in such a case, it is notified that the privilege is given at the timing when the display result other than the display result constituting the combination of the specific display results is derived, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5),
The privilege is a right to control a specific state (for example, a right to control the AT).
A display unit (for example, a display lamp 51c) for displaying specific information indicating control to the specific state;
The display unit displays the specific information after the notification that the privilege is given by the first privilege granting notification unit or the second privilege granting notification unit (for example, FIGS. 33F and 33H). As shown in (2), the indicator light 51c displays AT when the notification of the addition of the navigation stock is performed.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the control to the specific state.

(7) In the slot machine of any of the above (1) to (6),
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Effect control means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) for performing an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means;
Operating procedure notifying means (for example, a game assistance display 12) capable of discriminatively notifying an operating procedure (for example, a stop order) of the deriving operating means,
Operating procedure determining means (for example, AT lottery) for determining whether or not to notify the operating procedure of the deriving operating means;
When it is determined that the operating procedure is to be notified by the operating procedure determining means (for example, when controlled by an AT), the operating procedure notifying means controls the operating procedure of the deriving operating means to be identifiably notified. Notification control means (for example, navigation notification),
The pre-determining means determines whether to permit derivation for each of a plurality of combinations of display results,
The derivation control unit performs control to derive a display result based on a determination result of the pre-determination unit and an operation procedure of the derivation operation unit,
The derivation control unit is configured to perform a specific operation procedure (for example, a middle left and right stop order) when the determination result of the preliminary determination unit is a first determination result (for example, a middle left bell). The first display result (for example, the middle bell) is controlled so as to be able to be derived, and the specific operation procedure (for example, the replay GR1) is performed when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the second determination result (for example, replay GR1). , When operated in the middle left and right stop order), control is performed so that a second display result (for example, promotion replay) different from the first display result can be derived,
The operating procedure notifying means, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first determination result, when the specific operating procedure is notified so as to be identifiable, and the determination result of the pre-determining means is In the case of the second determination result, the specific operation procedure is notified in an identifiable manner, and the notification is made in a different notification mode (for example, a different color).

  According to such a configuration, in a configuration including the game control unit and the effect control unit, the game control unit performs control for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation unit by the operation procedure notification unit in an identifiable manner. Can be prevented from affecting the player's advantage even if an abnormality occurs.

  Further, when the operation procedure notifying means is the first determination result from which the first display result is derived when operated in the specific operation procedure, the first display result is obtained when the operation procedure informing means is operated in the same specific operation procedure. In the case where the same specific operation procedure is identifiably notified in the case where the second determination result is derived instead of the second display result instead of the display result of, the notification is performed in different notification modes. Even if the operation procedure identified by the notification of the procedure notification means is the same, the display result derived by the notification mode at that time can be recognized.

  The operation procedure of the deriving operation means includes an operation procedure of operating at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure of operating at any one of the plurality of operation orders, and an operation of a combination thereof. Procedures, etc. apply.

  Further, the derivation control means controls to be able to derive the first display result when operated by a specific operation procedure when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the first determination result. In the case where the operation procedure includes a plurality of operation procedures, the control for deriving the first display result may be performed only when the operation procedure is performed in some of the operation procedures, or the operation may be performed in all of the operation procedures. In such a case, control for deriving the first display result may be performed.

  Further, when the derivation control means performs control so that the second display result can be derived when operated in the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the second determination result, When a specific operation procedure includes a plurality of operation procedures, control may be performed to derive the second display result only when operated in a part of the operation procedures, or the operation may be performed in all of the operation procedures. In such a case, control for deriving the second display result may be performed.

  Further, the specific operation procedure may be a fixed operation procedure or an operation procedure randomly determined from a plurality of operation procedures.

  The different notification modes include notification in different colors, notification by switching display of one display and display / non-display, notification of different display / non-display switching speed, notification of different display contents, and the like. .

  Further, when the first determination result and the second determination result are operated in a specific operation procedure, the former is derived from the combination of the first identification information on one line, while the latter is derived from one line. A combination of the second identification information different from the combination of the first identification information is derived on the line of the first line. When the combination is operated by the specific operation procedure, the former is the combination of the specific identification information on the first line. Is derived, whereas the latter is a second line different from the first line, in which a specific combination of identification information is derived. When operated by a specific operation procedure, the former is used for a game. A first display result accompanied by the provision of a possible first number of game values is derived, whereas the second is derived a second display result accompanied by the provision of a second number of game values; When operated by a specific operation procedure, the former involves the addition of a gaming value to the first While the display result is derived, the latter is the second display result accompanied by the replay of the replay or the transition of the game state, and when the specific operation procedure is used, the former is the replay of the replay. While the first display result with the grant is derived, the second display result with the transition of the game state is derived from the first display result. When the first display result with the specific operation procedure is operated, the former is the first display result. While the first display result accompanying the transition to the gaming state is derived, the second display result involving the transition to the second gaming state in which the latter is different from the first gaming state is derived. , And combinations thereof.

(8) In the slot machine of (7),
The operating procedure notifying unit notifies the operating procedure of the deriving operating unit in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the operating procedure.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when the operation procedure of the deriving operation means is notified using another effect device, it is possible to focus on the operation procedure notified by the effect device. Further, even when the effect device does not function, the operation procedure can be recognized by using a correspondence table or the like.

  Note that the notification mode that is difficult to identify immediately corresponds to, for example, a mode that notifies an identification symbol, an identification number, and the like that are determined in accordance with the notification procedure.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8),
The operating procedure notifying unit notifies the operating procedure of the deriving operating unit in a notifying mode that can immediately identify the operating procedure.

  According to such a configuration, for example, even when the effect device does not function, the operation procedure can be recognized without using a correspondence table or the like.

  Note that the notification mode that can be immediately identified includes, for example, a letter indicating a notification procedure, a number corresponding to a deriving operation unit to be operated, and an initial letter (L for left, C for middle, and C for right). R if present, etc.), the number of identification information as a guide for timing when deriving a display result, the identification information as a guide for timing when deriving a display result, characters indicating the identification information, initials, and the identification Those that report the color of information, etc. correspond.

(10) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (7) to (9),
A production device (for example, a liquid crystal display 51 or the like),
The effect control means, when the notification control means performs control for notifying the operation procedure of the deriving operation means by the operation procedure notification means so as to be identifiable, by the effect device by a notification mode by the operation procedure notification means. Control (for example, control of a navigation effect) is performed so that the operation procedure of the derivation operation means notified by the operation procedure notification means can be identified in a noticeable manner.

  According to such a configuration, the operation procedure of the deriving operation means can be notified in a preferable manner by using the effect device.

(11) In the slot machine of the above (10),
The notification control means performs control to continue the notification even when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure notified identifiably by the operation procedure notification means,
The effect control means terminates the notification when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure informed identifiably by the effect device.

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation unit is operated in an operation procedure different from the notified operation procedure, the notification by the operation procedure notification unit is continued, so that the content of the notification can be confirmed thereafter. Since the notification by the effect device which is notified in a more prominent manner than the operation procedure notifying means is completed, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by an erroneous operation.

(12) In the slot machine of the above (10) or (11),
The operation procedure includes a first operation procedure (for example, a stop sequence in which the left reel is set to a first stop) and a second operation procedure following the first operation procedure (for example, a stop order for left middle right, left and right middle). Including
The specific operation procedure is a special operation procedure in which the first operation procedure is a part of a plurality of operation procedures and the second operation procedure is an arbitrary operation procedure among the plurality of operation procedures. (E.g., left first stop, middle first stop, right first stop),
The notification control means is configured to output the deriving operation means in a specific notification mode (for example, a notification mode corresponding to left-, middle-, right-) when the special operation procedure is notified by the operation procedure notification means. Control to notify the operation procedure of the identifiable,
The effect control means may include a plurality of notification modes (for example, notification modes corresponding to left-middle-right, left-right-middle, middle-left-right, middle-right-left, right-left-middle, and right-middle-left) when a special operation procedure is notified by the effect device. The control is performed such that the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is identifiably notified in one notification mode selected from the above.

  According to such a configuration, the operation device can be notified of the operation procedure in various notification modes by the effect device without increasing the load on the game control means.

(13) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (7) to (12),
The operating procedure notifying means is a notifying means for identifiably notifying information other than the operating procedure of the deriving operating means (for example, the number of payouts and an error code).

  According to such a configuration, the operating procedure notifying means can be shared with notifying means for notifying not only the operating procedure but also other information.

(14) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (7) to (11),
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a prize notification effect) when a prize is generated,
The first display result (for example, middle bell) or the second display result (for example, red 7 replay) is a prize display result in which a prize occurs,
The specific effect execution means,
When the specific operation procedure is notified so as to be identifiable by the operation procedure notifying means and the first display result or the second display result is derived by operating according to the specific operation procedure, the specific effect is executed,
A specific operation procedure is notified so as to be identifiable by the operation procedure notifying means, and is operated according to an operation procedure different from the specific operation procedure, and a prize display result other than the first display result (for example, a sub role) or the second display result. When a winning display result other than the display result (for example, blue 7 replay) is derived, the specific effect is not executed.

  According to such a configuration, the operating procedure is notified, and if a prize is generated by being operated in an operating procedure other than the notified operating procedure, the specific effect is not executed. Even so, it is possible to prevent the player from being impressed that a prize will occur.

  Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

(15) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (14),
A belt-shaped reel band (for example, a reel sheet 400) on which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, patterns) each of which can be identified;
An annular reel frame (for example, holding frames 401 and 402) to which the reel band can be attached on the outer periphery;
Irradiating means (for example, an LED unit 55) capable of irradiating light to the reel band from inside the reel frame,
The reel band has one end (for example, a surplus portion 508 in FIG. 21) of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the reel band, with a surface on which the plurality of types of identification information is drawn facing outside the reel frame. The other end (for example, the other end 513 in FIG. 21) is attached to the reel frame by
The plurality of types of identification information include identification information having different transmission degrees for transmitting light from the irradiation unit (for example, the symbol “7” has a transmission portion 502 that other symbols do not have),
The other end portion (for example, the other end portion 513) includes predetermined identification information (for example, “7” symbol) whose transmission degree is lower than specific identification information (for example, “7” pattern) among the plurality of types of identification information. , "Bell" design).

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined identification information having a lower degree of transmission than the specific identification information is drawn on the other end overlapped with the one end, so that the specific identification information can be effectively visually recognized. Can be done.

(16) In the slot machine of the above (15),
The plurality of types of identification information are drawn one by one for each predetermined region (for example, a symbol region),
The area of the area where the other end overlaps the one end is equal to or larger than the area of the predetermined area (for example, see FIGS. 27A and 27C).

  According to such a configuration, the area of the area where the other end overlaps the one end is equal to or larger than the area of the predetermined area, so that the reel band can be firmly attached to the reel frame.

(17) In the slot machine of (15) or (16),
The area where the specific identification information is drawn (for example, the area of the “7” design) has a larger area than the area where the predetermined identification information (for example, the area of the design other than the “7” design) is drawn.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to make the specific identification information more visible than the predetermined identification information.

(18) In the slot machine according to any one of (15) to (17),
The reel frame has information (for example, a mark 401d) for specifying a position where a specific portion of the reel band (for example, one end 505 of the reel sheet 400) is located when the reel band is mounted.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of the work of attaching the reel band to the reel frame.

(19) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (15) to (18),
A predetermined portion of the reel band (for example, a region other than the region where the design of the entire design region 512 is drawn) is decorated with a decoration (for example, white coloring or a decorative design 506) different from the identification information. Yes,
Of the entire area of the one end (for example, the remainder 508), the area on the other end (for example, the colored area 508C) is decorated with the decoration, and the remaining area (for example, the transparent area 508D) is provided. Is not decorated.

  According to such a configuration, even if a slight displacement occurs when the other end is overlapped with the one end of the reel band, the decoration is applied to the area on the other end side of the entire area of the one end. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the decoration from being interrupted at the overlapping portion. Furthermore, since the remaining area is not decorated, the cost of the decoration can be reduced.

(20) In the slot machine according to any one of (15) to (19),
A reel comprising the reel band and the reel frame to which the reel band is attached (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R); a drive motor for rotating the reel (for example, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R); A reel unit (for example, reel unit 2) including reference position detecting means (for example, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R) for detecting passage of a reel rotation reference position (for example, notch 408);
A plurality of reels are arranged side by side on the reel unit,
When the rotation reference positions of the plurality of reels are respectively located at the detection positions of the reference position detection unit with the plurality of reels attached to the reel unit (for example, when each reel is in the reference state). The plurality of reels and the plurality of reels are arranged such that a seam (for example, a seam 400a) generated when the reel band is attached to the reel frame of the plurality of reels has a specific positional relationship (for example, a linearly aligned positional relationship). By attaching the reference position detecting means to the reel unit, it is possible to specify the displacement of the reel band with respect to the reel frame.

  According to such a configuration, the plurality of reels are set so that the rotation reference positions of the plurality of reels are located at the detection positions of the reference position detection means in a state where the plurality of reels are attached to the reel unit, respectively. Is a specific positional relationship, so that the positional deviation of the reel band with respect to the reel frame can be easily found from the positional relationship of the seams of the plurality of reels.

(21) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (15) to (19),
A reel comprising the reel band and the reel frame to which the reel band is attached (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R); a drive motor for rotating the reel (for example, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R); A reel unit (for example, reel unit 2) including reference position detecting means (for example, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R) for detecting passage of a reel rotation reference position (for example, notch 408);
A part of the reel band can be visually recognized through a predetermined area (for example, the see-through window 3);
When the rotation reference position of the reel is located at the detection position of the reference position detection means with the reel attached to the reel unit (for example, when the reel is in the reference state), the reel of the reel The reel and the reference position detecting means are attached to the reel unit such that a seam (for example, seam 400a) generated when the reel band is attached to a frame is located at a position visible through the predetermined area. Accordingly, the displacement of the reel band with respect to the reel frame can be specified.

  According to such a configuration, by setting the rotation reference position of the reel to the detection position of the reference position detection unit in a state where the reel is mounted on the reel unit, the seam of the reel is visually recognized through the predetermined region. Since the positions are possible, by comparing the seam of the reel with a normal position provided outside the reel unit or the reel unit, it is possible to easily find the displacement of the reel band with respect to the reel frame.

It is a front view of the slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of special combination, and the technical matter related to special combination. It is a figure for explaining the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-gaming, the combination of symbols of re-gaming, and technical matters related to re-gaming. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing the outline of a game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of a winning combination permitted by a lottery target combination. It is a figure for explaining the combination of a winning combination permitted by a lottery target combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of a plurality of small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of a plurality of small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-games. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a reel body. It is a side view which shows the structure of a reel body. FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing an example of a reel sheet 400. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a portion where a surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 of the reel sheet 400 overlap with each other. It is a principal part sectional view showing the state where a reel unit was attached to a case. It is a perspective view showing a reel unit. It is a figure for explaining when the reel sheet 400 is wound appropriately and when it is not wound properly. It is a figure for explaining processing for transmitting light. It is a figure for explaining an overlapping part. It is a figure for explaining an AT lottery table. It is a figure for explaining the information game lottery table during non-AT, and an expected effect lottery table. It is a figure for explaining the expected production lottery table during AT, and the navigation production style lottery table. It is a figure for explaining an example of an expected production after watermelon winning. It is a figure for explaining a 7 navigation production lottery table. It is a figure for explaining an example of 7 navigation effects after 7 replays 1 winning. It is a figure showing the composition of a game auxiliary indicator. It is a figure showing the information mode by navigation information. It is a figure which shows the execution mode of a navigation alert and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution mode of a navigation alert and a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the execution mode of a navigation alert and a navigation effect. It is a figure showing an execution mode of a prize information production. It is a figure showing the information mode by the navigation information of modification 1. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by the navigation notification of the modification 2. It is a figure showing the information mode by the navigation information of modification 3. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by the navigation notification of the modification 4. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by small part notification.

An embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
[Slot machine configuration]
Embodiment 1 of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes And a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the front door 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R pass through the transparent window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, and “cherry” are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. A plurality of 21 types of mutually identifiable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, lower, middle and lower tiers, respectively, in a see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front door 1b. In the following, "red 7", "blue 7", and "white 7" are sometimes simply referred to as "7", and "cherry a" and "cherry b" are simply referred to as "cherry". is there.

  The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by the correspondingly provided reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, there are provided a reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back with respect to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. , Are provided. The reel LED 55 includes twelve LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the near side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is connected to the player's side via a transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display area 51a. , Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized. An indicator light 51c is displayed on the display area 51a and beside the transmissive area 51b. The indicator light 51c is an area for displaying an image capable of specifying control on an AT (ART) described later.

  In the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). The maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within the range (3 in the present embodiment as the prescribed number of RT0 to 4 described later and 2 as the prescribed number of RBs) MAXBET switch 6 which is operated when setting (determined), the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the bet amount are settled). Return switch), a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and a switch operated when stopping rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Ppusuitchi 8L, 8C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have started rotating, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Name. The first stop of the left reel 2L is also referred to as a first left stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is also referred to as a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is also referred to as a third left stop. The first stop of the middle reel 2C is also referred to as a first middle stop, the second stop of the middle reel 2C is also referred to as a second middle stop, and the third stop of the middle reel 2C is also referred to as a third middle stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is also referred to as a first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is also referred to as a second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is also referred to as a third right stop.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order (also referred to as a push order) in which the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R includes forward push, forward pinch push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch push, and Includes reverse push. The forward pushing refers to a stopping order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. The sequential pinching means a stop sequence in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The middle left push refers to a stop sequence in which the center reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The middle right push refers to a stop sequence in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a stop order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse push refers to a stop sequence in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b displays the number of medals stored as credits on the credit indicator 11, as shown in FIG. An error code, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying information for identifying a reel stop order based on navigation notification described later, a 1-BET LED 14 for notifying by lighting that a bet amount is set to 1, and a bet amount set to 2 2 BET LED 15 for notifying that there is a bet, 3 BET LED 16 for notifying that a bet amount is set to 3, lighting request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and start of the game by operating the start switch 7. A start valid LED 18 for notifying that the operation is valid by lighting, (A state of waiting for the reel rotation to be started because a certain period has not elapsed since the start), a waiting LED 19 for notifying by lighting that a replay game is being performed, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that a replay game to be described later is being performed. The provided game display unit 13 is provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state described later and a hit state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later The set value display 24 displays the set value at that time during or while checking the set value, and the game progresses until a reset operation is performed at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of BB described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the valid / invalid of a stop function to be controlled to a regulated state, and an automatic settlement process (a medal stored as a credit is performed by a player at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of BB)). The automatic payment switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic payment function for controlling the payment (returning) regardless of the operation of the above, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided inside the housing 1a or a medal payout port 9 side, which is input from the medal input section 4. A medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the stored medals have exceeded a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank 35 has become full.

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

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b is provided on a front surface of the power supply box 100 because the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk having the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who possesses the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the clerks at the amusement arcade. Operation is allowed.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets in RT0 to RT4 described later, and two are determined as the prescribed number of bets in the RB described later. Is set, the pay line LN is activated. If medals are inserted in more than the maximum number out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of the symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of the winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle section of the reel 2C, and the middle section of the reel 2R, that is, the middle row, is a winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the prize on the prize line LN, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set separately from the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of the symbols constituting the specific prize is arranged on the prize line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are invalid. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that wins when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, a symbol forming a specific winning on the winning line LN is formed. This is to make it easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper line of the reel 2L, the upper line of the reel 2C, and the upper line of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L The lower line, the lower line of the reel 2C, the lower line of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower line, the upper line of the reel 2L, the middle line of the reel 2C, the lower line of the reel 2R, that is, the lower line Four types of invalid line LM3, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up rightward, that is, the invalid line LM3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the upper row of the reel 2R. It is defined as LM.

  In the present embodiment, a winning combination is achieved when a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, “Bell-watermelon-cherry b” in FIG. 6 described later) is completed as a winning combination. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination is arranged, a symbol combination that is an index more easily recognized than the predetermined symbol combination in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, in FIG. 6 described later, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) ) Includes a combination that can make it appear as if a prize has been won by a combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In the following, a combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination as an index. The design is called an index design.

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

  One game is completed by stopping all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the pay line LN. As a result, when the game stops, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the prize and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state is stopped on the winning line LN as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of the symbols. .

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. Often, in a configuration using two or more reels, the winning may be determined based on a combination of display results derived for all of the two or more reels. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and change a pattern of 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames. Therefore, a maximum of four symbols are drawn in during 190 ms. You can do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols four frames away from the symbols, for a total of five frames.

  Therefore, for example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, and the symbol displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is displayed. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is operated. Can be displayed on the winning line.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. Is produced, and a drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each unit.

  A power supply of AC100V is externally supplied to the power supply board 101, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of AC100V, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the. A power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply substrate 101 to the effect control board 90 without passing through the game control board 40, and the power supply line is directly supplied from the power supply substrate 101 to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

  A hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, a inserted medal sensor 31, and a door open detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. A switch detection signal is input.

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

  On the game control board 40, a main control unit 41 for controlling a game is mounted. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 for generating random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 for detecting a detection signal input from switches or the like connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 for controlling the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, A solenoid drive circuit 46 for controlling the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, A power cut-off detection circuit that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the voltage drop to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected; A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  The backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41 even at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is retained while the backup power is supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops processing according to the control state as the basic processing until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes, and steps in accordance with the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the processing to shift to. The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function, and can execute an interrupt process by interrupting a basic process when an interrupt occurs. The main CPU 41a responds to an input of a voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. To execute a power interruption process (main), and a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required for the repetition of the processing that repeats according to the control state in the basic processing and the execution time of the timer interrupt processing (main). The processing that is always repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processing (main) at least once.

  In the power interruption processing, execution of other interrupt processing is prohibited at the start of the processing. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be used to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, when the power is restored, it is possible to return to the original processing. Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, the process enters a loop process in which no process is performed. That is, if the voltage drops as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the main control unit 41 is reliably stopped at the time of power interruption. As described above, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup to determine whether the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

  The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 performs the main operation when the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a predetermined time. This is a circuit that outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, etc., only in one direction (the direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). It is configured so that signals cannot pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. Note that the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

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

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. The output control unit for directly controlling the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 performs the effect based on the command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the device may be determined, and the output control unit may perform the output control of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit The output control of the effect device is performed by both.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices. However, the effect devices are not limited thereto, and may be a display device or a mechanical device that is driven mechanically. A dynamically driven role object or the like may be applied as the rendering device.

  The effect control board 90 controls the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED driving circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 for performing audio output control from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; A switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when a voltage drop is detected, notifies the effect. A power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs the indicated voltage drop signal to the sub CPU 91a is mounted. The sub-control unit 91 includes a microcomputer including a sub-CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives commands transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .

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

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

  The backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91 at the time of the power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained while the backup power is supplied.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in an internal lottery or the like. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, in terms of the payout rate, the advantage is the highest for the player when the set value is set to 6, and the advantage decreases stepwise as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

  In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on, the set value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the set value display 24 as a display value, and the set value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operated from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state where the game can be advanced.

  Note that the condition may be changed to a setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thus, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the mode is shifted to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door 1b until an end condition for terminating the setting change state (setting key is turned OFF after the set value is determined) is satisfied. You may make it. Thus, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is not possible, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting confirmation state and return to a state in which the game can proceed.

  Note that the condition may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting check in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, once the state is shifted to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door 1b until an end condition (setting key OFF operation) for terminating the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Is also good. Thus, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Power interruption processing]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed. A power failure determination process is performed, and when it is determined in the power failure determination process that a voltage drop signal has been detected, a power interruption process for setting data for determining whether data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery (main) Execute

  The main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. If the RAM data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and a RAM abnormal error code is set in a register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  The sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 has been detected in the timer interrupt processing (sub). If it is determined that the voltage drop signal has been detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns to the next time. At the time, a power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 restores the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on condition that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. If the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, the execution of the effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of the startup, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the state has shifted to the setting change state from the main control unit 41, The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither the return command nor the setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned even after the lapse of time has elapsed. Also in this case, the execution of the effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

[Initialize]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into important work, special work, unsaved work, general work, unused area, and stack area.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 ON and the reset / setting switch 38 when the RAM abnormality error occurs, at the time of startup with both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 ON. Is turned off, the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, and when one game is completed, five initialization conditions are satisfied. Five types of initialization with different areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. You. Initialization 1 is a state in which the setting key switch 37 is ON and the reset / setting switch 38 is OFF at the time of startup, and is initialization performed before shifting to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c is used. Area other than the important work and the special work in the storage area is initialized. In the initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. The initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The initialization 3 includes an unsaved work, an unused area, and an unused area. The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed at the end of one game. In the initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, the initialization 1 is performed before the transition of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. You may.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the case of the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated, In the following, the activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is achieved when a combination of symbols called combinations is completed. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but are roughly divided into small winning combinations with medal payout and re-starting so that the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. There are a gaming role and a special role accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small combination and the replay combination are also collectively referred to as a general combination. In order for a winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  In addition, among the winning flags of each of these roles, the winning flag of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. The combination is enabled until the combination of the permitted combinations is completed by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the permitted combinations is completed. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not winning of each role is allowed before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). It is. In the internal lottery, first, when the start switch 7 is detected, a random number for the internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is obtained. For each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), the numerical data stored in the lottery work and each of the combinations determined according to the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets, and the set value are set. An internal lottery is performed in accordance with the number of determination values of the combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for the internal lottery (the lottery work) stores the number of judgment values determined according to the role to be subjected to the internal lottery, the current game state (the current RT type) and the set value. Are sequentially added, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, the winning combination is determined by the probability (the number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values.

  If any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the determined winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as a special role storing work in which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is a general role winning work. Assigned as a general role storage work for which the flag is set. Specifically, when the special combination is won, the special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination has been won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When the general combination is won, the general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination has been won is set in the general combination storage work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general combination storing work is cleared.

  In the present embodiment, since there is no special combination, only the general combination storage work among the internal winning flag storage works is used.

[Reel stop control]
The stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reels has started and when the reels have stopped and the reels that are still rotating still remain. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the spinning reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the relevant reel is referred to, and the slide of the stop control table referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R use stepping motors that make one revolution with a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335). That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R by 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one revolution. Twenty-one areas (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) for one rotation of the reel are defined. In these areas, area numbers of 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are set. Have been assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the symbols on each reel from the reel reference position. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are sequentially assigned. In the stop control table, the number of sliding frames for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule. By expanding the stop control table, the number of sliding frames for each area number can be obtained.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control for deriving the display result to the relevant reel is described. explain. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the reel being rotated is effectively detected, the area number of the stop operation position based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. Is specified, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired with reference to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the acquired number of sliding frames is calculated to calculate the number of steps until the reel is stopped, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps to stop the reel. . As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the see-through window 3). (The lower symbol area).

  In the table index according to the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one game state, and one reel is included in one table creation data. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop state (and the stopped position of the stopped reel). That is, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one game state (RT type) and a stop control table corresponding to a reel stop state (and a stopped reel stop position) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one game state and a reel stop state (and a stopped reel stop position). Therefore, when all of the gaming state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stopped reel stop position) have the same condition, the same stop control table, that is, the same control Reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

  In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is defined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frame symbols after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling up to four symbols after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. The stop position of a symbol can be specified from a range of a maximum of five symbols.

  In the present embodiment, if any of the winning combinations has been won, the winning combinations are drawn to the maximum within a range of four frames on the winning line, and the unwinning roles are drawn so as not to be aligned on the winning line. Creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined, and performs stop control of the reels. If none of the roles are elected, the stop control in which the number of sliding frames in which none of the roles are aligned is determined. A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the winning combinations on the winning line within a pull-in range of a maximum of four frames, control is performed to stop the winning combinations. The control is performed to stop the unrecognized combination without aligning them in the retraction range of a maximum of four frames.

  If the special role and the small role are elected at the same time, such as when the small role is elected while the special role has been carried over before the previous game, the elected small role is the maximum of four frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is determined so as to be drawn in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the winning small role cannot be drawn within the maximum of 4 frames on the winning line, the selected special role will be within 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the reels are drawn to the maximum may be created, and stop control of the reels may be performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning small wins within a pull-in range of a maximum of four frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop the small wins. If it is not possible to draw in the small role that has been won in the range of up to 4 frames on the line, if the special roles that have been won in the range of up to 4 frames on the winning line can be stopped together, A control is performed to align and stop the rolls, and for a winning combination, a control is performed to stop the rolls without aligning them within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the small role on the pay line is given priority over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When a special role and a small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role is drawn in and the small role and the small role are not aligned on the winning line.

  When the special role and the small role are elected at the same time, the control to arrange the special role on the winning line has priority over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

  If the special role and the replaying role are elected at the same time, such as when the special role has been carried over before the previous game and the special role and the replaying role are elected at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the winning line will be In this case, the control may be performed such that the symbols of the replaying game are aligned and stopped in the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the replaying game or the symbols forming the replaying game to be simultaneously won are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less on any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since the stop can be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special role and the replaying role are simultaneously won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Without losing, the re-playing role will always win. In other words, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-game combination on the pay line is given priority over the special combination, and the re-game combination always wins. When the special role and the replaying role can be drawn in at the same time, only the replaying role is drawn in, and the special role does not align with the replaying role on the winning line.

  After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main controller 41 continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Under the condition that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even when the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of the reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is resumed thereafter. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the display result is controlled to be stopped on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control to stop the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. When the automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, the automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed assuming that the stop operation has been performed. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any of the combinations even if any of the combinations has been won.

  After starting the game, the main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the reel rotation is started, that is, the time elapsed from the time when the reel rotation is started. After the end of the game, when the game start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set by inserting medals and the game start operation is enabled, the time counting from the reel rotation start of the previous game is started. If the started game time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if the predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, the time is set at that time. Start the reel rotation in the game.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals or the like and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time from which the timing was started is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time, which has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game, reaches a predetermined regulation time, and starts rotation of the reels in the game when the predetermined regulation time is reached.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time has elapsed, and The progress of the game is regulated so that the time is equal to or longer than a prescribed regulation time.

  In the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped in response to the stop operation, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the roles corresponding to the winning are on the activated winning line. If it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to any of the winnings is complete, the winning control is performed. For example, when small wins are completed, control to give medals according to the small wins is performed, and when replays are completed, control to give a replay game is performed.

[Command type]
Next, a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub-control unit 91 to insert a number-of-insertion command, a credit command, a gaming state command, an AT state command, an internal winning command, a stop order command, an AT lottery result command, an additional lottery. Result command, state transition lottery result command, freeze command, reel acceleration information 1 command, reel acceleration information 2 command, stop operation command, number of sliding frames command, stop command, game end command, winning number command, payout start command, payout A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command capable of specifying the inserted number of medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet amount, and is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game. Or, when a predetermined number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set a bet amount. Further, since the inserted number command is transmitted when the operation of setting the bet amount is performed, it is possible to specify that the operation of setting the bet amount is performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command capable of specifying the number of medals stored as credit, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where a specified number of bets is set, Sent when medals are inserted and credits are added.

  The game state command is a command capable of specifying the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The AT state command is a command capable of specifying the remaining number of navigation stocks, the remaining game number of the precursor period, and the remaining number of AT games in the game, and is transmitted when the game starts and after the game state command. You.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify an internal lottery result, is when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, and is transmitted after the transmission of the gaming state command. The internal winning command is transmitted when the game starts and after the AT status command.

  Since the game state command, the AT state command, and the internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, by receiving these commands, the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. That can be specified.

  Also, the internal winning command can specify that any of the below-described pushing order bells has been won, but which type (middle left bell, middle right bell, right left bell, right middle bell) has been won, that is, At the time of winning the pushing order bell, the stop order for winning the middle bell cannot be specified. The internal winning command can specify that any one of the seven replays described later has been won, but the type (7 replays 1 and 2) of the seven replays has been won, that is, when the seven replays have been won, the red The stop order for winning the 7 replay or the blue 7 replay cannot be specified. In addition, the internal winning command can specify that any one of the replays GR1 to GR4 described later has been won. However, which type of the replays GR1 to GR4 has been won, that is, when the replay GR1 to GR4 is won, the promotion is performed. The stop order for winning the replay cannot be specified. The internal winning command can specify that any one of the replay GRs 11 to 13 described later has been won. However, when the type of the replay GRs 11 to 13 is won, that is, when the replay GRs 11 to 13 are won, a special The stop order for winning the replay cannot be specified.

  The stop order command is a stop order for winning the middle bell at the time of pressing the bell, a stop order for winning the middle replay or upward replay at the time of 7 replay 1 or 7 replay 2, a stop order for winning the red 7 replay, or Blue 7 is a command that can specify the stop order for winning the replay, the stop order for winning the promotion replay at the time of winning the replay GR1 to GR4, and the stopping order for winning the special replay at the time of winning the replay GR11 to GR13. At the time, when the later-described navigation notification is performed, the notification is transmitted after the transmission of the internal winning command.

  The AT lottery result command is a command capable of specifying whether or not an AT lottery is won and the number of winnings of the navigation stock, which will be described later. When the game is started, the internal lottery command is transmitted in the game in which the AT lottery was performed. Sent later.

  The additional lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not the additional lottery has been won and the number of games that have been won in the additional lottery, and is a command when the game starts, and an internal winning command in the game in which the additional lottery was performed. Sent after sending.

  The state transition lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not a state transition lottery has been won, which is described later, and is transmitted when the game is started and after the transmission of the internal winning command in the game in which the state transition lottery is performed. You.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not the game is controlled to be in a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period in the game, and when the game is controlled to be in the freeze state, the type thereof can be specified. It is sometimes sent after the transmission of the internal winning command.

  The reel acceleration information 1 command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reels starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reels starts with the progress of the game. Since the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command and the reel acceleration information 1 command is received since the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command, the transmission is also transmitted when the rotation of the reel is started with the progress of the game with the end of the freeze state. As a result, not only that the rotation of the reels starts with the progress of the game, but also the end of the freeze state can be specified.

  The reel acceleration information 2 command is a command that can specify the type of effect using a reel performed in the freeze state, and is transmitted when the reel is operated in the freeze state.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The number of sliding frames command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the number of sliding frames to move from when the corresponding reel is stopped to when the reel is stopped. Each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, it is transmitted after the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and a stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel. Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  The stop operation command, the number of sliding frames command, and the stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and is associated with the stop operation of each reel. Since the command is transmitted every time the stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that any one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has been ended and the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the next game, and the player presses a stop switch to stop the third stop reel. Sent when the stop switch is released.

  The winning number command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the transmission of the game end command.

  Since both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch, by receiving these commands, It is possible to specify that all the operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when payout of medals due to winning or settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the bet amount) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals due to winning and credit settlement ends.

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to a standby state is to be performed. When a transition to the standby state is made after the end of one game and the estimated end time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed without a bet amount being set, It is transmitted after the payout of medals due to the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed and a payout end command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of a stop state. After the end of the BB, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect wait time has elapsed, and a reset operation is performed. At the time when the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  The error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state, and the type of error state.When an error is determined, and when the state is controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence and type of the error state is transmitted and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure at the time of activation.

  The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state, the setting value after the setting change, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted at the time of transition to the setting change state, and A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized along with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When entering the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the setting confirmation end is indicated. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), at power-on, at the end of one game (after the end of the game, the number of bets of the next game). Before the setting can be started) and when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating a detection state (on / off) of operation switches (MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic processing, temporarily stored in a command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main). You.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interruption process (main), is temporarily stored in a command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interruption process (main). Is done.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed ten times, and is temporarily stored in a command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Is transmitted in the command transmission processing of the subsequent timer interruption processing (main).

  In the present embodiment, after starting the game, the main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started, that is, the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started. After the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals or the like and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time for which the timing was started from the start time is equal to or longer than a specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated. At that point, the reels for the game in the game (hereinafter, the game accompanying the progress of the game is assumed to be a normal game in order to distinguish it from the pseudo game described later) are started. .

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals or the like and the start operation of the normal game is performed in a state where the start operation of the game is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time that started timing from the start time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is started at that time Instead, the game waits until the game time, which has started timing from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, reaches the specified time, and when the specified time has been reached, the reel rotation in the normal game is started.

[Control by Sub-Control Unit 91 at Command Receiving]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt processing, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be stored.

  In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the step, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various effect devices.

  In the control pattern table, for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, a lighting mode of the effect LED 52, an output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting mode of the reel LED 55, and the like. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and upon receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the control pattern of the control pattern registered in the control pattern table corresponding to the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game. The control device refers to the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command, and controls the output of the effect device based on the control pattern. As a result, an effect is executed according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game.

  If a new command is received during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and returns to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, when a new command is received even in a state where the production has not been completed to the end, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new production is performed unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command will be executed.

  The effect pattern is selected at the selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command when the internal winning command is received, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the internal control command is received, the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal win command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of a plurality of effect patterns is selected according to the selectivity, and the selected effect pattern is set as the effect pattern of the game in the RAM 91c. Also, even if the same command is received, different control patterns are selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

[Winner]
FIGS. 5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining types of symbols, symbol combinations, and technical items related to the symbols in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  First, referring to FIG. 5, two types of special winning combinations are a big bonus (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). Includes bonus.

  BB is won when the combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" is aligned on the pay line LN at RT0 to RT4. When the player wins a BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled for each game in a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later. Then, the big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  The RB is won when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is completed on the pay line LN in RT0 to RT4. When the player wins the RB, the game is transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus is completed on condition that one of the winning combinations wins six times or that 12 games are consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the game is controlled by RT4 from winning of either BB or RB until winning, and is controlled by RT3 after the big bonus or the regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed. The Rukoto.

  In any of the reels, the symbols constituting the BB ("red 7" on each reel) and the symbols constituting the RB ("BAR" on each reel) are not arranged within 5 frames, so that the internal Even if one of BB and RB is won in the lottery, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning BB or RB will not be won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the small winning combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small roles include the sub role A1, the sub role A2, the sub role A3, the sub role A4, the sub role A5, the sub role A6, the sub role B1, the sub role B2, the control role 1, the control role 2, the control Role 3, Control role 4, middle bell, falling bell, middle watermelon, falling watermelon, middle cherry, and corner cherry.

  Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the sub-role A1, the sub-role A2, the sub-role A3, the sub-role A4, the sub-role A5, and the sub-role A6, the sub-role A is simply referred to as the sub-role A, and the sub-role B1, the sub-role A When it is not necessary to distinguish B2, it is simply referred to as a sub-role B. When there is no need to distinguish the sub-role A and the sub-role B, they are simply referred to as sub-role. Further, when it is not necessary to distinguish the control combination 1, the control combination 2, the control combination 3 and the control combination 4, the control combination is simply called a control combination.

  The sub role A1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry a” is completed on the pay line LN in any game state, and when the sub role A1 wins in any game state, eight sheets are played. Medals will be paid out. At the time of the winning of the sub role A1, the same symbol or a symbol similar to each other is not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. The "replay" of the left reel constituting the sub-role A1 is arranged within 5 frames, but the "cherry a" of the middle reel and the "cherry a" of the right reel which constitute the sub-role A1 are within 5 frames. Even if the sub-role A1 has been won in the internal lottery described below, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the sub-role A1 being won There is no winning.

  Similar to the sub-role A1, the other sub-roles A2 to A6 are also awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 6 are arranged on the prize line LN, and eight medals are paid out when the prize is won in any game state. It is. In addition, at the time of winning, the same symbol or a symbol similar to each other is not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Further, even if the sub role A is won in the internal lottery described later, if the reel stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the won sub role A will not be won.

  The auxiliary role B1 displays “blue 7-bell-red 7”, “blue 7-bell-replay”, “watermelon-bell-red 7”, “watermelon-bell-replay” on the payline LN in any game state. Is won when any of the combinations is completed, and one medal is paid out when the sub role B1 wins at RT0 to RT4. When the sub role B1 wins in the RB, eight medals are paid out. When the sub role B1 is won, the same symbol or a symbol similar to each other is not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In addition, one of the symbols "blue 7" and "watermelon" on the left reel constituting the sub-role B1, the "bell" of the middle reel constituting the sub-role B1, and the "red" on the right reel constituting the sub-role B1 Since any one of the symbols “7” and “replay” is arranged within five frames, when the sub role B1 is won in the internal lottery described later, in principle, the winning is performed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. It is a role that can do.

  Similar to the sub-role B1, the other sub-role B2 is awarded when the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is aligned on the pay line LN, and one medal is paid when the sub-role B1 wins at RT0 to RT4. When the sub role B1 wins in the RB, eight medals are paid out. In addition, at the time of winning, the same symbol or a symbol similar to each other is not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In addition, when the sub role B is won in the internal lottery described later, in principle, a win can be made regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The control hand 1 wins when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry b” is completed on the pay line LN in any game state, and one medal is awarded when the control hand 1 wins at RT0 to RT4. Will be paid out. When the control combination 1 wins in the RB, eight medals are paid out. At the time of winning of the control combination 1, the same symbol or a symbol similar to each other is not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. The "replay" of the left reel constituting the control combination 1 is arranged within 5 frames, but the "cherry a" of the middle reel and the "cherry b" of the right reel constituting the control combination 1 are within 5 frames. If the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, even if the control combination 1 is won in the internal lottery described later, the selected control combination 1 There is no winning.

  Similarly to the control combination 1, the other control combinations 2 to 4 are awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 6 are arranged on the pay line LN, and one medal is received when the control combination 1 wins at RT0 to RT4. Is paid out, and eight medals are paid out when the control combination 1 wins in the RB. In addition, at the time of winning, the same symbol or a symbol similar to each other is not arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Even if the control combination is won in the internal lottery described later, if the reel stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning control combination will not be won.

  The middle bell wins when the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is completed on the pay line LN in any game state, and eight medals are paid out when the middle bell wins in any game state. . Since the "bell" of the left reel, the "bell" of the middle reel, and the "bell" of the right reel constituting the middle bell are arranged within five frames, when the middle bell is won in an internal lottery described later, In principle, it can be said that the winning combination can be made regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The downward-sloping bell is a winning when the combination of “Replay-Bell-Red 7” or “Replay-Bell-Replay” is completed on the payline LN in any of the gaming states, and the downward-sloping bell in any of the gaming states. When the player wins, eight medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the downward-sloping bell is located one position below “bell”, and the “red 7” and “replay” of the right reel are one position above “bell”. When the combination of “Replay-Bell-Red 7” or “Replay-Bell-Replay” is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” falls to the right, that is, the invalid line It will be aligned with LM3. Also, any one of the left reel “Replay”, the middle reel “Bell”, the right reel “Red 7”, and the “Replay” that constitute the downward-sloping bell is arranged within 5 frames. When a downward-sloping bell is won in an internal lottery described later, it can be said that, in principle, a winning can be achieved regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The middle watermelon wins when the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-blue 7" is completed on the winning line LN in any game state, and the middle watermelon wins in any game state. When this is done, five medals will be paid out. The “watermelon” of the left middle right reel that constitutes the middle watermelon is not located within 5 frames, so even if the middle watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, each stop operation of the left middle right reel If not done at the right time, the winning middle watermelon will not win.

  A downward-sloping watermelon is awarded when the combination of "bell-watermelon-cherry b" or "bell-watermelon-white 7" is completed on the pay line LN in any game state, and in any game state, it falls right. When the watermelon wins, 5 medals will be paid out. The “bell” of the left reel that constitutes the falling watermelon is located one position below “watermelon” or “blue 7”, and “cherry b” and “cherry” of the right reel that constitutes the falling watermelon Since “White 7” is arranged at a position immediately above “watermelon”, when the combination of “Bell-watermelon-cherry b” or “Bell-watermelon-white 7” is arranged on the winning line LN, the “watermelon” is displayed. The combination of “-watermelon-watermelon” or “blue 7-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. The "bell" of the left reel constituting the falling watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but the "watermelon" of the middle reel constituting the falling watermelon, "cherry b" and "white 7" of the right reel are arranged. Since there is a place where any one of the symbols is not arranged within 5 frames, even if the lower-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is performed at an appropriate timing. Otherwise, the winning watermelon will not win.

  The middle cherry is awarded when the combination of "cherry a-bell-replay" is completed on the pay line LN in any game state, and one medal is awarded when the middle cherry wins in any game state. Will be paid out. The "bell" of the middle reel and the "replay" of the right reel constituting the middle cherry are arranged within 5 frames, but the "cherry a" of the left reel constituting the middle cherry is not arranged within 5 frames. Since there is a place, even if the middle cherry is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the left reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the won middle cherry will not be won.

  The corner cherry wins when the combination of “red 7-bell-replay” and “BAR-bell-replay” is completed on the winning line LN in any game state, and the corner cherry wins in any game state. When it is done, one medal is paid out. Since "Red 7" and "BAR" of the left reel constituting the corner cherry are disposed one above "Cherry", "Red 7-bell-replay" and "BAR-bell-" When the combination of "replay" is completed, the combination of "cherry a-any-any (any symbol is acceptable)" is aligned in the lower row and the right, that is, aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4. The "bell" of the middle reel and the "replay" of the right reel constituting the corner cherry are arranged within 5 frames, while the "red 7" and "BAR" of the left reel constituting the corner cherry are arranged within 5 frames. Even if you have won the corner cherry in the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the left reel is not performed at the appropriate timing, you will win the won corner cherry because there are places that are not arranged within There is no.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the replaying combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include a middle replay, an upward replay, a promotion replay, a special replay, a red 7 replay, and a blue 7 replay.

  The middle replay is a winning when the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is completed on the pay line LN at RT0 to RT4, and a replay game (replay game) is given. Since the left reel “Replay”, the middle reel “Replay”, and the right reel “Replay” constituting the middle replay are arranged within five frames, when the middle replay is won in the internal lottery described later, In principle, it can be said that the winning combination can be made regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The upward-sloping replay is a winning when the combination of “bell-replay-red 7” or “bell-replay-bell” is completed on the payline LN at RT1 to RT4, and a replay game (replay game) is given. The “bell” of the left reel that constitutes the upward replay is located at a position immediately above “replay”, and the “red 7” and “bell” of the right reel are located immediately below “replay”. When the combination of “Bell-Replay-Red 7” or “Bell-Replay-Bell” is aligned with the winning line LN, the position goes up to the right, that is, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed on the invalid line LM4. Combinations will be complete. Also, any one of the left reel "Bell", the middle reel "Replay", and the right reel "Red 7" or "Bell", which constitutes the upward replay, is arranged within 5 frames. When an upward replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, in principle, a winning can be achieved regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  In the promotion replay, when the combination of "bell-replay-replay" is completed on the winning line LN at RT1, a winning is achieved, and a replay game (replay game) is given. Further, the winning state of the promotion replay causes the gaming state to be shifted to RT0. In addition, since the left reel “Bell”, the middle reel “Replay”, and the right reel “Replay” that constitute the promotion replay are arranged within 5 frames, the promotion replay is won in the internal lottery described later. Sometimes, in principle, it can be said that the winning combination can be made regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The special replay is a winning when the combination of “replay-replay-bell” is completed on the pay line LN at RT0, and a replay game (replay) is given. The game state is shifted to RT2 by winning the special replay. In addition, since "Replay" of the left reel, "Replay" of the middle reel, and "Bell" of the right reel constituting the special replay are arranged within five frames, the special replay is won in an internal lottery described later. Sometimes, in principle, it can be said that the winning combination can be made regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The red 7 replay is a winning when the combination of “replay-blue 7-replay”, “replay-watermelon-replay”, or “replay-cherry a-replay” is completed on the payline LN at RT0 to RT4. (Replay) is given. In particular, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the red 7 replay is located at a position one above “red 7”, and the “blue 7” of the middle reel is one above “red 7”. Since "Replay" on the right reel is located one position above "Red 7", when the combination of "Replay-Blue 7-Replay" is aligned with the payline LN, A combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" can be arranged in the lower stage, that is, in the invalid line LM2. "Replay" on the left reel, "Blue 7", "watermelon", or "Cherry a" on the left reel, which constitutes the red 7 replay, and "Replay" on the right reel are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, when an internal lottery, which will be described later, wins the red 7 replay, it can be said that, in principle, a winning can be achieved regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The blue 7 replay includes “cherry a-blue 7-replay”, “cherry a-watermelon-replay”, “cherry a-cherry a-replay”, and “cherry a-blue 7-replay” on the pay line LN at RT0-4. , "Cherry a-Watermelon-Replay" or "Cherry a-Cherry a-Replay" combination wins a prize and a replay game (replay game) is given. In particular, “Cherry a” on the left reel that constitutes the Blue 7 replay is located one position above “Blue 7”, and “Replay” on the right reel is one position below “Blue 7”. When the combination of “cherry a-blue 7-replay” is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned with the invalid line LM4. . One of the symbols of "Cherry a" and "Replay" on the left reel constituting the Blue 7 replay, the symbol of one of "Blue 7", "Watermelon" and "Cherry a" on the middle reel, and the symbol of the right reel Since the “replay” is arranged within five frames, it can be said that, in principle, when the blue 7 replay is won in the internal lottery described later, the winning can be achieved regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

[Lots to be drawn]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15, a description will be given of combinations of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. In the present embodiment, the role to be subjected to the internal lottery and the winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). Further, if the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, at least one of the re-gaming combination to be subjected to the internal lottery and the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT0 to RT3. Note that, as described later, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combinations, and can be repeatedly won. In FIGS. 10 to 15, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read out simultaneously in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 10 to 13, the vertical column indicates the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column indicates the gaming state. Further, in the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target role, a circle mark indicates that the lottery target role is in the game state, and a cross mark does not become the lottery target role in the game state. To the effect.

  Numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in the present embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with the random number for the internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “300” is set as the determination value number is 300/65536.

  FIG. 10 shows a special combination read out as a lottery target combination for each game state, FIGS. 11 and 12 show small combination combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each game state, and FIG. , Shows combinations of replaying combinations read out as lottery target combinations.

  When the gaming state is RT0, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, Middle left bell 6, Middle right bell 1, Middle right bell 2, Middle right bell 3, Middle right bell 4, Middle right bell 5, Middle right bell 6, Right left bell 1, Right left bell 2, Right left bell 3, right and left bell 4, right and left bell 5, right and left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, The watermelon, the common bell, the replay GR11, the replay GR12, and the replay GR13 are targets of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, Middle left bell 6, Middle right bell 1, Middle right bell 2, Middle right bell 3, Middle right bell 4, Middle right bell 5, Middle right bell 6, Right left bell 1, Right left bell 2, Right left bell 3, right and left bell 4, right and left bell 5, right and left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, Watermelon, common bell, 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, and normal replay are the target roles for the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, Middle left bell 6, Middle right bell 1, Middle right bell 2, Middle right bell 3, Middle right bell 4, Middle right bell 5, Middle right bell 6, Right left bell 1, Right left bell 2, Right left bell 3, right and left bell 4, right and left bell 5, right and left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, Watermelon, common bell, 7 replays 1, 7 replays, and normal replays are targets for the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, Middle left bell 5, Middle left bell 6, Middle right bell 1, Middle right bell 2, Middle right bell 3, Middle right bell 4, Middle right bell 5, Middle right bell 6, Right left bell 1, Right left bell 2, Right left bell 3, right and left bell 4, right and left bell 5, right and left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, Watermelon, common bell, 7 replays 1, 7 replays, and normal replays are targets for the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT4, the middle left bell 1, the middle left bell 2, the middle left bell 3, the middle left bell 4, the middle left bell 5, the middle left bell 6, the middle right bell 1, the middle right bell 2, the middle right Bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2, normal replay Become.

  When the gaming state is RB, the middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell Bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, middle middle bell 3, middle middle bell 4, middle middle bell 5, middle middle bell 6, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell are the target roles of internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the middle left bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A3 + the secondary role B1 + the middle level bell, and the middle left bell 2 is the combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A4 + the secondary role B1 + the middle level bell. The middle left bell 3 is a combination of the second part A3 + the second part A5 + the second part B1 + the middle part bell, the middle left bell 4 is the combination of the second part A4 + the second part A6 + the second part B1 + the middle part bell, and the middle left bell 5 is The combination of sub-role A1 + sub-role A5 + sub-role B1 + middle bell, the middle left bell 6 is a combination of sub-role A2 + sub-role A6 + sub-role B1 + middle bell.

  The middle right bell 1 is a combination of the sub role A1 + the sub role A3 + the sub role B1 + the control role 1 + the middle level bell, and the middle right bell 2 is the sub role A2 + the sub role A4 + the sub role B1 + the control role 3 + the middle level bell. The combination, middle right bell 3, is a combination of sub role A3 + sub role A5 + sub role B1 + control role 2 + middle bell, middle right bell 4 is the combination of sub role A4 + sub role A6 + sub role B1 + control role 4 + middle bell, The middle right bell 5 is a combination of sub role A1 + sub role A5 + sub role B1 + control role 1 + middle bell, and the middle right bell 6 is a combination of sub role A2 + sub role A6 + sub role B1 + control role 3 + middle bell.

  Also, the right and left bell 1 is a combination of the sub-role A1 + the sub-role A3 + the sub-role B2 + the middle bell, the right and left bell 2 is a combination of the sub-role A2 + the sub-role A4 + the sub-role B2 + the middle bell, and the right and left bell 3 is the sub-role A3 + sub-role A5 + sub-role B2 + middle bell combination; right and left bell 4 is sub-role A4 + sub-role A6 + sub-role B2 + middle bell combination; right and left bell 5 is sub-role A1 + sub-role A5 + sub-role B2 + middle bell The combination, right and left bell 6, is a combination of sub role A2 + sub role A6 + sub role B2 + middle tier bell.

  Also, the right middle bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A3 + the secondary role B2 + the control role 1 + the middle level bell, the right middle bell 2 is the combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A4 + the secondary role B2 + the control role 3 + the middle level bell, The middle right bell 3 is a combination of the secondary role A3 + the secondary role A5 + the secondary role B2 + the control role 2 + the middle level bell, and the right middle bell 4 is the combination of the secondary role A4 + the secondary role A6 + the secondary role B2 + the control role 4 + the middle level bell, the right middle The bell 5 is a combination of the sub role A1 + the sub role A5 + the sub role B2 + the control role 1 + the middle level bell, and the right middle bell 6 is a combination of the sub role A2 + the sub role A6 + the sub role B2 + the control role 3 + the middle level bell.

  In the following, when it is not necessary to particularly distinguish between them, the center left bells 1 to 6 are simply called center left bells, the center right bells 1 to 6 are simply called center right bells, and the right and left bells 1 to 6 are simply right and left. The right middle bells 1 to 6 may be simply referred to as right middle bells. When it is not necessary to distinguish the middle left bells 1 to 6, the middle right bells 1 to 6, the right left bells 1 to 6, and the right middle bells 1 to 6, they may be simply referred to as a pushing order bell.

  The common bell is a combination of a middle bell and a downward-sloping bell. The watermelon is a combination of a middle watermelon and a watermelon descending right. The strong cherry is a combination of middle cherry and square cherry, and the weak cherry is a single winner of square cherry.

  As shown in FIG. 15, 7 replay 1 is middle replay + red 7 replay + blue 7 replay, and 7 replay 2 is middle replay + red 7 replay + blue 7 replay + upward replay, and replay. GR1 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay, replay GR2 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay + upward replay, replay GR3 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay, and replay GR4 is replay GR4. The combination of middle replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay + upward replay, replay GR11 is middle replay + special replay, replay GR12 is middle replay + special replay + upward replay, and replay GR13. Is a combination of middle replay + special replay + red 7 replay, The normal replay, is the sole winner of the middle replay.

  In the following, the 7 replays 1 and 2 may be simply referred to as 7 replays, unless it is particularly necessary to distinguish them.

  As described above, the target role of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, RB (including RB in BB), and the winning probability of the small role is determined in RB. The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table determined higher than RT0 to RT4.

  Further, when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, the re-gaming role to be subjected to the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, and also depends on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. The internal lottery is performed using the lottery table having different re-gaming combinations and winning probabilities.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small wins are simultaneously won, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the simultaneously won small wins and the stop operation order.

  At the time of winning the middle left bell, as shown in FIG. 16, by performing the stop operation in the middle left and right stop order, the middle row bell wins, and the stop operation in the middle right left, right left middle, right middle left stop order Is performed, the sub role B1 wins a prize, and by performing a stop operation in the stop order of the left middle right, the left and right middle, the pull-in range of the configuration symbol of the sub role A which is won in the center reel and the right reel If the stop operation is performed, the winning secondary role A will win, and either the middle reel or the right reel will stop outside the drawing range of the winning design of the secondary role A that has been won. If the operation is performed, no role is obtained. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right stop order, eight medals can be obtained. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the left middle right or the left and right middle stop order, a certain percentage is obtained. In some cases, eight medals can be obtained, but in some cases one medal cannot also be obtained. If a stop operation is performed in the stop order of middle right left, right middle left or right middle left, one medal will be obtained. Can only be earned.

  At the time of winning the middle right bell, as shown in FIG. 16, by performing the stop operation in the stop order of the middle right and left, the middle bell is won, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order of the middle left and right, the right left middle, and the right middle left. By doing so, the sub role B1 wins, and by performing a stop operation in the stop order of left center right, right and left middle, the sub-role A in the pull-in range of the configuration symbol of the sub role A winning on the center reel and the right reel If the stop operation is performed, the winning secondary role A wins, and the stop operation is performed outside the drawing range of the configuration symbol of the secondary role A that has been won in either the middle reel or the right reel. If no is performed, none of the roles will be completed. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the middle right and left stop order, eight medals can be obtained. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the left middle right or left and right middle stop order, a fixed percentage is obtained. In some cases, eight medals can be obtained, but in some cases one medal cannot also be obtained. When a stop operation is performed in the stop order of center left, right, middle left, middle right, or middle left, one medal is obtained. Can only be earned.

  At the time of winning the right and left bells, as shown in FIG. 17, by performing the stop operation in the stop order of the right and left, the middle bell is won, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order of the right middle left, the middle left and right, the middle right and left. As a result, the secondary role B2 wins, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order of the left middle right and the left and right middle, and the stop is performed in the pull-in range of the configuration symbol of the secondary role A winning on the center reel and the right reel. When the operation is performed, the winning secondary role A wins, and the stop operation is performed outside the pull-in range of the configuration symbol of the winning secondary role A in either the center reel or the right reel. If performed, no role is played. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of right and left, eight medals can be obtained. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of middle left or right or left and right, a certain percentage is obtained. In some cases, eight medals can be obtained, but in some cases one medal cannot also be obtained. When a stop operation is performed in the stop order of middle left, right, middle right left, or right middle left, one medal is obtained. Can only be earned.

  At the time of winning the middle right bell, as shown in FIG. 17, by performing the stop operation in the stop order of right middle left, the middle bell will win, and stop operation in the stop order of right middle left, middle left right, middle right left By doing so, the secondary role B2 wins, and by performing a stop operation in the stop order of the left middle right, the left and right middle, in the pull-in range of the configuration symbol of the secondary role A winning on the middle reel and the right reel If the stop operation is performed, the winning secondary role A wins, and the stop operation is performed outside the drawing range of the configuration symbol of the secondary role A that has been won in either the middle reel or the right reel. If no is performed, none of the roles will be completed. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of right, middle, and left, eight medals can be obtained. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left, middle, right, or left and right, a certain amount of medal is obtained. In some cases, eight medals can be obtained at a rate, but in some cases one medal cannot be obtained. When a stop operation is performed in the stop order of middle left, right, middle right left, or right left, one medal is obtained. Can only be earned.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when any of the middle left bell, the middle right bell, the right left bell, and the right middle bell, that is, the pushing order bell is won in RT0 to RT4, the operation according to the type of the winning combination is performed. By performing the stop operation in the mode, the middle bell always wins, and eight medals can be obtained. On the other hand, by performing the stop operation in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the type of the winning combination, the left reel is moved. In the case of the first stop, the auxiliary role A may win and obtain eight medals in some cases, but may not be able to obtain any medal, so that the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, In addition, if the operation mode is not the operation mode according to the type of the winning combination, the sub-combination B always wins and only one medal can be obtained.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the pressing order bell in RT0 to RT4, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in an operation mode according to the type of the winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected unless the type is known, and if the stop order matches, eight medals are surely obtained. However, if the stop order does not match, the medal cannot be reliably obtained.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the middle reel or the right reel is set to the first stop, the middle bell is won by the stop operation being performed in an operation mode corresponding to the type of the bell in the pushing order, and eight reels are won. When the medal can be obtained and the left reel is in the first stop, the middle bell does not win, but the auxiliary role A wins at a fixed rate and eight medals can be obtained. Even if the player performs a stop operation in any stop order, it is possible to prevent an extreme disadvantage.

  In the present embodiment, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the middle bell does not win. However, for example, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, it is almost equal. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the middle bell or a small part with the same eight payouts as in the middle bell wins and obtains eight medals. Even in such a configuration, the player stops in any stop order. Even if the operation is performed, it is possible to prevent an extreme disadvantage.

  Further, in RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the pushing order bell is won and the secondary role A or the secondary role B is won, the process shifts to RT1.

  In the present embodiment, when a common bell is won in any game state, when a stop operation is performed in a recommended stop order (a stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) described later, the middle bell or the right bell is stopped. The falling bell wins. On the other hand, at the time of winning the pressing order bell in RT0 to RT4, the middle bell does not win if the stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order as described above. For this reason, as a result of performing the stop operation with the left reel being the first stop in RT0 to RT4, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell wins, so that the player can recognize that the common bell has been won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the weak cherry is won in any game state, the left reel “Cherry a” is stopped at a timing capable of stopping both the middle stage and the lower stage. When the "Cherry a" on the reel stops at the lower stage, the "Cherry a" on the left reel is stopped at a timing that can be stopped at the middle stage and the lower stage when the strong cherry is won. , "Cherry a" on the left reel stops at the middle stage. For this reason, as a result of performing a stop operation at a timing at which “Cherry a” on the left reel can be stopped at the middle stage and the lower stage, “Cherry a” on the left reel stops at the middle stage, You can recognize that the strong cherry has won.

  In the present embodiment, although not particularly shown, when the pressing order bell is won in the RB (including the RB in the BB), the control of drawing the combination of the middle-stage bells into the pay line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels. I do. At this time, the combination of middle bells always stops at the pay line LN.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of replays are simultaneously won, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the types of replays that have been simultaneously won and the order of stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 18, at the time of winning in 7 replays, as shown in FIG. 18, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is set to the first stop, that is, in the stop order of left middle right, right and left middle, middle replay or upward replay is performed. Control is performed to stop in line with the winning line LN. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the center reel is set to the first stop, that is, in the stop order of center left, right, center right and left, control is performed to align the red 7 replay with the pay line LN and stop. At this time, if a stop operation is performed at the lower stage of “Red 7” on each reel, that is, at a timing that can be drawn into the invalid line LM2, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” of the combination of Red 7 replays Is controlled to align and stop the combination of the lower line, that is, the invalid line LM2. In addition, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop, that is, in the stop order of right middle, left middle, and right middle, left blue replay is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. At this time, when the stop operation is performed at the timing at which "blue 7" is at the lower level on the left reel, "blue 7" is at the middle level at the middle reel, and "blue 7" is at the upper level on the right reel, that is, at a timing at which it can be drawn into the invalid line LM4. In the blue 7 replay combination, control is performed such that the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” rises to the right, that is, stops along the invalid line LM4.

  At the time of 7 Replay 2 Win, if a stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is set to the first stop, that is, the stop order in the middle left and right, and the middle left and right, the middle replay or the upward right replay is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Is performed. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the center reel is set to the first stop, that is, in the stop order of center left, right, center right, and left, control is performed to align the blue 7 replay with the pay line LN and stop. At this time, when the stop operation is performed at the timing at which "blue 7" is at the lower level on the left reel, "blue 7" is at the middle level at the middle reel, and "blue 7" is at the upper level on the right reel, that is, at a timing at which it can be drawn into the invalid line LM4. In the blue 7 replay combination, control is performed such that the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” rises to the right, that is, stops along the invalid line LM4. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop, that is, in the stop order of right middle, left middle, and right middle, the control is performed to align the red 7 replay with the pay line LN and stop. At this time, if a stop operation is performed at the lower stage of “Red 7” on each reel, that is, at a timing that can be drawn into the invalid line LM2, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” of the combination of Red 7 replays Is controlled to align and stop the combination of the lower line, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  When the replay GR1 (middle replay + promotion replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle left / right order, a control is performed to align the promotion replay combinations among the replayed winnings in line with the pay line LN and stop. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the center left and right, control is performed to align the combination of middle replays with the pay line LN and stop.

  When the replay GR2 (middle replay + upward replay + promotion replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of the promoted replay among the replayed players that have won is aligned with the payline LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right, left, and middle positions, control is performed to align the middle replay combinations with the payline LN and stop.

  When the replay GR3 (middle replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of right, left, and left, the combination of promotion replay among the winning replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a stop operation is performed in an order other than right, left, or middle, control is performed to align the middle replay combinations with the payline LN and stop.

  When the replay GR4 (middle replay + upward replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of right, middle, and left, a combination of the promoted replay among the winning replays is a winning line. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than right, middle, and left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of middle replays with the payline LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the middle replay are arranged within 5 frames on all the reels, and therefore, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, according to the stop order. Instead, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay or the middle replay always wins.

  As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for winning the promotion replay in the replays GR1 to GR4.

  For this reason, in the RT1 in which the replays GR1 to GR4 are subjected to the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR1 to GR4 is won, the promotion replay is won with a probability of 1/4, and the process shifts to RT0. Become.

  In the present embodiment, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the promotion replay does not win, that is, does not shift to RT0 which is a condition for shifting to RT2 which is advantageous for the player. The configuration may be such that, for example, no matter what stop order the stop operation is performed, the promotion replay wins at a substantially equal rate and the process shifts to RT0. Even if the user performs the stop operation in any stop order, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage from being extremely disadvantageous.

  When the replay GR11 (middle replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel being the first stop, that is, the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right, left and right middle, among the winning replays, Control is performed to align the special replay combination with the pay line LN and stop the operation. If a stop operation is performed in the order of setting the first reel to a position other than the left reel, the middle replay combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Perform control.

  In the case where the replay GR12 (middle replay + special replay + upward replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, that is, in the middle left / right, middle right / left left order, the selected replay game If the combination of special replays among the roles is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and if a stop operation is performed in the order of setting the other reels to the first stop, the middle replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. And control to stop.

  If the replay GR13 (middle replay + special replay + red replay) is won and a stop operation is performed with the right reel being the first stop, that is, a stop operation is performed in the order of right-left-middle, right-middle-left, the replay game won If the combination of special replays among the roles is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and if a stop operation is performed in the order of setting the first reel to a position other than the right reel, the middle replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. And control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replay and the middle replay are arranged within 5 frames on all the reels, and therefore, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the stop order. Instead, reel control is performed so that a special replay or a middle replay always wins.

  As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for winning the special replay in the replays GR11 to GR13.

  For this reason, in RT0 in which the replay GRs 11 to 13 are subjected to the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR 11 to 13 is won, a special replay will be won with a probability of 1/3, and the process proceeds to RT2. Become.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, control is performed to one of RT0 to RT4 and a bonus (RB in BB, RB in BB).

  RT0 shifts when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR4 is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the promotion replay wins). Regarding RT0, regardless of the number of games since the shift to RT0, the shift to RT1 due to the win of the sub role, the shift to RT2 due to the win of the special replay, or the shift to RT4 after the special role is won. That ends. The winning probability of the special role at RT0 is normal (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability of the replaying game is high (about 1 / 2.8), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1 / 2.9). ), And the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. In addition, in RT0, only replays GR11 to GR13 among replays are subject to internal lottery.

  RT1 shifts when the sub role wins at RT0, RT2, and RT3. Then, RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and the process moves to RT0, or when the special role is won and the process moves to RT4. The winning probability of the special role at RT1 is normal (about 1 / 346.8) as with RT0, the winning probability of the replaying game is lower than RT0 (normally about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is RT0. Similarly, the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% (about 1 / 2.9). Also, in RT1, only 7 replays 1, 7 replays 2, replays GR1 to GR4, and normal replays among replays are subject to the internal lottery.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins in RT0. RT2 ends when the sub role wins and moves to RT1, or when the special role is won and moves to RT4. The winning probability of the special role in RT2 is normal (about 1 / 346.8) as in RT0, the winning probability of the replaying game is higher than RT0 and higher (about 1 / 1.5), and the winning probability of the small role is Like RT0, it is normal (about 1 / 2.9), and the payout rate of medals per game is 100% or more. In addition, in RT2, only 7 replays 1 and 7 replays and normal replays among replays are targets of the internal lottery.

  RT3 shifts at the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 ends when the secondary role wins and transitions to RT1, or when the special role is won and transitions to RT4. The winning probability of the special role in RT3 is usually (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability of the replaying game is usually lower than that of RT0 (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is the same as RT0 ( This is about 1 / 2.9), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. In addition, in RT3, only 7 replays 1 and 7 replays and normal replays among replays are subject to internal lottery.

  RT4 shifts when a special combination (BB, RB) is won in RT0 to RT3. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4, RT4 ends when the special role that triggered the transition to RT4 wins and transitions to a bonus (BB or RB). In RT4, the special role is excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the replaying role is lower than RT2, but higher than RT0, RT1, and RT3, the high probability (about 1 / 2.3), and the winning of the small role. The probability is usually (about 1 / 2.9), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. In addition, at RT4, only 7 replays 1, 7 replays, and normal replays among replays are subject to internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins at RT4. Then, the RB ends when the 12 games are completed or when the prize is won six times. In the RB, the special role and the replaying role are not subject to the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small role is higher than RT0 to RT5, which is a high probability (approximately 1 / 1.0). The payout rate is 100% or more.

  BB shifts when BB wins at RT4. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the BB exceeds the specified number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the BB. In the BB, since the above-mentioned RB is always controlled, the special combination and the replaying combination are excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small combination is higher than the RT0 to RT5 and has a high probability (about 1/1. 0), and the payout rate of medals per game is 100% or more.

  Among the RTs 0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming state. In addition, RT0, RT2, and RT4 among RT0, RT4 have a high probability of winning a replay, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT1, 3; in particular, RT0 goes to RT2. In terms of being able to shift, it can be said that the state is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and RT3. In addition, RT2 of RT0, RT2, and RT4 is more advantageous for the player than RT2 and RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT2 and RT4.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to RT2, the main control unit 41 notifies the player of a stop order which is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result and the navigation effect. Can be controlled during an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as AT), which is a notification period in which can be executed.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, when RB or BB ends, the routine shifts to RT3.

  At RT3, when the sub role wins, the process shifts to RT1, and when the special role is won, the process shifts to RT4. If the pushing order bell is won in RT3, the sub role can win. Therefore, the pushing order bell is won in RT3 shifted after the end of RB or BB, and when the sub role is won, the process shifts to RT1. .

  At RT1, the process moves to RT0 when the promotion replay wins, and moves to RT4 when the special role is won. Replays GR1 to GR4 are won at RT1 and the stop order is correct, so that the promotion replay wins. Therefore, at RT1, replay GR1 to GR4 are won and the stop order is correct to shift to RT0. Become.

  At RT0, the process shifts to RT1 when the sub role wins, shifts to RT2 when the special replay wins, and shifts to RT4 when the special role wins. At RT0, the replays GR11 to GR13 are won, and if the stop order is correct, a special replay will be won. Therefore, at RT0, the replay GR11 to 13 is won, and the stop order is correct to shift to RT2. Become.

  In addition, if the pushing order bell is won in RT0, the sub role can win. For this reason, in RT0, the replay GRs 11 to 13 are won, and the special replay wins, so that the push order bell is won before shifting to RT2, and when the sub role is won, the process shifts to RT1.

  In RT2, the process shifts to RT1 when the sub role wins, and shifts to RT4 when the special role is won. If the pushing order bell is won in RT2, the sub role can win. For this reason, in RT2, if the pushing order bell is won and the sub role wins, the process moves to RT1.

  RT4 shifts to RB or BB when the special role which has been triggered to shift to the inside wins.

  When controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and transmits a pressing order command to the sub control unit 91. By doing so, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination according to the game state is the replay GR1 to 4 when the RT1 is set, the replay GR11 to the replay GR11 when the RT0 is set, and in any of the RT0 to RT7, the 7 replays and the pressing order bell are set. It is a common navigation target role. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by satisfying a certain condition even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) in which neither the AT nor the ART is controlled. Then, it is possible to execute the navigation effect.

  In the navigation notification according to the present embodiment, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is notified so as to be identifiable by the lighting mode of the game assist display 12. The mode of the navigation notification will be described later in detail.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation audio from the speakers 53 and 54. As the navigation image, for example, when the replay GR1 or the middle left bell is won, a stop switch such as "213" (indicating that the middle reel is the first stop, the left reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8L, 8C, and 8R and a character image matching the motif of the slot machine 1 are displayed. Further, as the navigation sound, for example, a sound indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as “middle left and right!” (The middle reel indicates the first stop, the left reel indicates the second stop, and the right reel indicates the third stop). Output. As the navigation sound, only the stop switch that the player should press first or next is output. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, "middle!" Is output first, when the left reel is stopped, "left!" Is output next, and when the middle reel and the left reel are stopped, "middle!" Right! ”Is output. Regarding the other replays GR2 to GR4, the push order bell, the seven replays, and the replay GRs 11 to 13, corresponding navigation images are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and navigation sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As the navigation effect when the replays GR1 to GR4 are won, the stop order for winning the promotion replay is notified according to the winning situation (see FIG. 18). In addition, as the navigation effect when the replay GR 11 to 13 is won, a stop order for winning a special replay is notified according to the winning situation (see FIG. 18). In addition, as the navigation effect when one of the pushing order bells is won, a stop order for surely winning the middle bell is notified (see FIGS. 16 and 17). Therefore, by executing the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to intentionally win the middle-stage bell at the time of winning the pushing order bell. Further, as the navigation effect when 7 Replay 1 and 7 Replay 2 are won (7 Navi effect described later), depending on the winning situation, a middle replay or a right-up replay, a red 7 replay or a blue 7 replay is won. The stop order is notified (see FIG. 18). In particular, when the stop order for winning the red 7 replay or the stop order for winning the blue 7 replay is notified, the stop operation at the timing of aiming red 7 and blue 7 on each reel is also performed. A prompting image is also displayed, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted.

  As described above, in the navigation effect according to the present embodiment, a message reminding an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target combination. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being aware of the type of the winning navigation target combination. In addition, when the navigation effect is executed, an image corresponding to the winning combination (Bell-Replay-Replay when the replay GR1 to GR4 is won), “Replay-Replay-Bell” when the replay GR11 to GR13 is won, and a middle stage when 7 replays are won When the stop order of the replay or the upward replay is notified, the image of “Replay” is displayed. When the stop order of the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay is notified at the time of winning 7 replays, the image of “Aim for 7” is displayed. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to recognize a winning combination.

  By executing the navigation effect, it is possible to win the promotion replay, special replay, middle bell, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay that have been intentionally won, and to avoid winning the sub role.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can discriminate according to the winning situation. The navigation effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[About reel unit]
Next, a detailed structure of the reel unit 2 will be described. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a left reel 200L. FIG. 20 is a side view of the reel body 200L. Since the reel units 200C and 200R have the same structure as the reel unit 200C, only the reel unit 200L will be described here, and the description of the reel units 200C and 200R will be omitted. In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the reel 2 </ b> L has a belt-shaped reel sheet 400 on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order, and an annular holding frame 401 which holds left and right ends of the reel sheet 400. 402 (also referred to as a reel wheel). The holding frame 401 is fixed to a rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L by a plurality of screws 405c (a part of which is omitted in FIG. 19) on a circular reel mounting plate 405 (display band mounting member) which is fixed to the rotor 32d so as to be relatively non-rotatable. A circular mounting plate 401a that is mounted so as not to rotate relatively, and an annular portion 401b that is fixed to a plurality of connecting pieces 401c that extend radially from the mounting plate 401a. The holding frame 402 is composed of only an annular portion. Although not shown in FIG. 19, an integrated member for integrally connecting the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402 is provided on the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402. By integrally connecting the holding frame 401 and the holding frame 402, a cylindrical shape having the annular portion 401b and the holding frame 402 as upper and lower bottom surfaces, respectively, is formed. The reel 2L is completed by attaching the reel sheet 400 to the outer peripheral surface of each of the annular portion 401b and the holding frame 402 that are integrally connected. The same applies to the reel 2C and the reel 2R.

  The reel support plate 350L is formed of a synthetic resin material in a plate shape, and the front end side is formed in a concentric arc shape concentric with the reel 2L in a side view and having a smaller diameter than the reel 2L. The arc-shaped front end side has a strip-shaped inter-reel concealing piece 410 for concealing a gap formed between the reels 2L, 2C, 2R when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are assembled to the reel box 351. Are formed so as to be orthogonal to the plate portion over the longitudinal direction of the front end side of the plate portion.

  At a position on the upper side of the reel support plate 350L away from the rear end of the inter-reel concealing piece 410, a mounting piece 411 having a mounting hole 411a for a screw 353a to be mounted on the reel box 351 is projected upward. At the same time, a mounting piece 412 having a mounting hole 412a for a screw 354a to be mounted on the reel box 351 is protruded below. In addition, a convex portion 413 that fits into a concave groove of a reel box in which three reels are accommodated is provided on the rear end surface so as to protrude rearward. A horizontal slit 414 into which the insertion piece is inserted is formed.

  The lower mounting piece 412 is disposed on the front side (player side) of the upper mounting piece 411. The front opening of the reel box is formed so as to incline to the rear side toward the upper side, and corresponding to the mounting recess of the reel box being disposed on the front side (player side) of the mounting recess. I have. With this configuration, the upper front part of the assembled reels 2L, 2C, 2R is more exposed than the lower front part. Then, since the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are vertically rotated so that the symbols move downward from above the see-through window 3, the player moves toward the near side at the upper front part of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. As it becomes easier to see the coming pattern, it becomes easier to aim for the pattern.

  At a substantially central position on the left side of the reel support plate 350L, a rectangular motor mounting protrusion 415 to which the reel motor 32L is mounted is protruded from the left side 350a of the reel support plate 350L. The reel motor 32L is mounted on the mounting surface 415b of the 415 with screws 415a from the right side so that the rotor 32d faces the left side.

  An LED unit mounting protrusion 418 to which the LED unit 55L is mounted is provided on the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L in front of the motor mounting protrusion 415. The mounting surface 418b of the LED unit mounting protrusion 418 is provided. , An LED unit 55L is attached from the left side by screws 418a.

  The reel LED 55 includes a reflector 417, and a reel LED board 416 on which a pair of left and right reel LEDs 55 as irradiation means are arranged on the upper, middle, and lower fronts, respectively. The substrate 416 is attached by screws 416a.

  The reflector 417 has an upper hole in which the upper two reel LEDs 55 face forward, a middle hole in which the middle two reel LEDs 55 face forward, and a pilot hole in which the lower two reel LEDs 55 face forward, respectively. The upper, middle, and lower symbols in the variable display area of the reel 2L are divided into reels 2L. , That is, from the rear side of the reel sheet 400 toward the front.

  The LED unit mounting protrusion 418 is formed at a front position separated from the motor mounting protrusion 415 by a predetermined gap, and a reinforcing protrusion is provided between the motor mounting protrusion 415 and the LED unit mounting protrusion 418. The part 425 is formed so as to connect the motor mounting protrusion 415 and the LED unit mounting protrusion 418.

  The motor mounting protrusion 415 and the LED unit mounting protrusion 418 are formed in a region surrounded by the reel 2L on the left side surface 350a. That is, the reel motor 32L and the LED unit 55L are disposed so as to be accommodated in the annular reel 2L.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a wiring hook 419 for locking the wiring C2 connected to the reel LED board 416 is provided above the motor mounting protrusion 415 on the left side surface 350a of the reel support plate 350L. On the rear side, the wiring C2 connected to the reel LED board 416 and the wiring C1 in which the wirings connected to the reel motor 32L and the reel sensor 33L are converged are collectively inserted to the right side. Wiring hole 420 is formed.

[Reel sheet 400]
Next, the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the reel sheet 400L of the left reel 2L will be described, but the configuration is the same for the reel sheets 400C and 400R of the other reels 2C and 2R. The reel sheet 400 is formed by bonding a band-shaped design sheet on which a design is printed to a band-shaped transparent member that can be bent in an annular shape along the longitudinal direction. The design of the reel sheet 400 is printed with colored ink or the like (for example, a bell design is printed in yellow), and the portion other than the design is printed with a predetermined color (white in the present embodiment) ink or the like. Have been. That is, the reel sheet 400 having a white background as a background and symbols drawn at predetermined intervals is formed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transparent portion 502 is provided in the “7” symbol (red 7, blue 7, white 7). The transmitting section 502 of the present embodiment has a star shape. The transmission unit 502 has been subjected to a process of increasing the transmittance (transmittance) compared to portions other than the transmission unit 502. Therefore, the amount of light transmitted from the reel LED 55L is larger in the transmitting portion 502 than in portions other than the transmitting portion 502. Therefore, when the symbol “7” is irradiated, the player can visually recognize the light as if the transmitting portion 502 is shining.

  Further, the transmission part 502 is formed by contraction printing. Shrinkage printing is a printing method that causes irregular reflection of light by generating wrinkles on the surface of a design. Therefore, when light is emitted from the LED unit 55L to the transmitting portion 502, the light is irregularly reflected, and the transmitting portion 502 is made to shine (that is, the stars are glittering), so that the player can visually recognize the light. The transmissive portion 502 only needs to have a higher transmittance than portions other than the transmissive portion 502, and may not be subjected to shrink printing.

  Of the both ends of the reel sheet 400L, the end on the symbol (“Replay” symbol) side with the symbol number “0” is “one end 505”, and the edge on the symbol (“Red 7” symbol) side with the symbol number “20”. The part is referred to as “the other end 504”. Further, the entire area of the reel sheet 400 includes an entire symbol area 512 and a surplus area 508X. The entire symbol area 512 is an area within a range where a symbol is printed. The surplus area 508X is an area on one end 505 side of the entire area of the reel sheet 400. In the present embodiment, the surplus area 508X is an area where no symbol is printed.

  Next, the symbol region of each symbol will be described. The symbol area is a virtual area in which each symbol is drawn (that is, invisible to a player or the like). The symbol region is a rectangular region divided by the total number of symbols (21 in this embodiment) in the longitudinal direction of the entire symbol region 512, and all symbol regions have the same shape. The length of the horizontal side of the symbol area is the width of the reel sheet 400, and the length of the vertical side of the symbol area is a length obtained by dividing the length of the entire symbol area 512 in the longitudinal direction by the total number of symbols. By forming each symbol in the center of each symbol area of the symbol sheet, each symbol can be printed evenly (that is, the distance between adjacent symbols is the same). As shown in FIG. 21, for example, the symbol area of the bell symbol with the symbol number 20 is a symbol area 513X.

  In the reel sheet 400, a portion having the surplus region 508X is referred to as a "remaining portion 508", and a portion having the symbol region 513X is referred to as "another end portion 513". Note that the line indicating the lower side of the symbol region 513X is described to make it easier to identify the symbol region 513X, and the line is not actually drawn.

  Next, the details of the surplus area 508X will be described. The surplus area 508X includes a coloring area 508C and a transparent area 508D. The coloring region 508C is a region in which the same decoration as the decoration in the entire symbol region 512 is given, that is, the same color (white) as the color (white) of the region other than the region where the symbol itself is formed is colored (decorated). Area. The transparent region 508D is not colored (decorated) and is transparent. The transparent area 508D is a part of a transparent member. The area of the symbol sheet where the symbol is printed corresponds to the entire symbol area 512 and the coloring area 508C. That is, the length of the symbol sheet in the longitudinal direction can be shorter than the length of the transparent member in the longitudinal direction, so that the cost of the symbol sheet can be reduced. The length of the transparent member in the longitudinal direction may be equal to or longer than the length of the symbol sheet in the longitudinal direction.

  The boundary between the entire design area 512 and the coloring area 508C is referred to as “first line 508A”, and the boundary between the coloring area 508C and the transparent area 508D is referred to as “second line 508B”. Note that the first line 508A and the second line 508B are described in order to make it easier to identify the colored region 508C and the transparent region 508D, and the first line 508A and the second line 508B are actually drawn. Not.

  In addition, a decorative symbol 506 different from the symbol is printed between the symbols adjacent to each other (for example, on the matching side in the adjacent symbol region) and on the side of the reel sheet 400L. In the example of FIG. 21, the decorative pattern 506 is a black diamond. On the other end 504 of the reel sheet 400L, a first decorative symbol 506a, which is the lower half of the decorative symbol 506, is printed. The first decorative design 506a is a triangular shape because it is the lower half of the decorative design 506. In the example of FIG. 21, the first decorative pattern 506a is printed such that one side of the triangular shape is located on the side of the other end 504. Also, a second decorative pattern 506b, which is the upper half of the decorative pattern, is printed on the colored area 508C. The first decorative design 506a is a triangular shape because it is the lower half of the decorative design 506. In the example of FIG. 21, the second decorative pattern 506b is printed such that one side of the triangular shape is located on the second line 508B.

[Winding process of reel sheet 400]
Next, a method of winding the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The winding of the reel sheet 400 may be performed manually by an operator, or may be automatically performed by a winding device. In the present embodiment, an example in which a worker manually winds the reel sheet 400 will be described. Adhesive portions are provided at the edges on both sides along the longitudinal direction of the reel sheet 400 and at the positions where they are adhered to the holding frames 401 and 402. Here, the adhesive portion is an adhesive, a double-sided tape, or the like.

  Next, the flow of the winding process of the reel sheet 400 will be described. First, the reel sheet 400 is spread and placed on the work table so that the surface of the entire symbol area 512 faces downward. Then, the mark 401d added to the annular portion 401b of the holding frame 401 is aligned with the one end 505 so that one side of the reel sheet 400 and the outer peripheral portion of the annular portion 401b are bonded by the bonding portion. Next, the worker rolls the holding frame 401 in the extending direction of the reel sheet 400. In addition, since the holding frame 401 is rolled integrally by rolling the holding frame 401, the holding portion 402 is held by the adhesive portion provided on the other side of the reel sheet 400. The annular portion of the frame 402 is also bonded.

  The other end 513 and the surplus portion 508 are overlapped and the reel sheet 400L is wound so that the other end 513 is located outside (upper side) of the surplus portion 508. That is, the reel sheet 400 is wound annularly around the reel frame such that the symbols drawn in the symbol region (seven symbols in red in the example of FIG. 22) face outward. As a result, the red 7 symbol drawn in the symbol area of the other end 513 faces the outside. In addition, “the surface of the surplus portion 508 facing the other end 513 (the surface of the surplus region 508X)” and “the other surface of the other end 513 opposite to the surface on which the bell symbol is drawn. At least one of the surfaces is provided with an adhesive portion. In the present embodiment, an adhesive portion is formed in the transparent region 508D, and the symbol region 513X is adhered to the surplus region 508X by the adhesive portion, so that the reel sheet 400 is wound around the holding frames 401 and 402.

[Regarding the inspection method for positional deviation]
Next, a description will be given of a method of inspecting the displacement of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. 23 and 24 are a side view and a perspective view of a reel sheet 400 and holding frames 401 and 402 around which the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular shape. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the seam 400 a and the overlapping portion 422 are formed on the reel sheet 400 by overlapping the surplus portion 508 and the other end 513 of the reel sheet 400.

  The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 such that the joint 400a is located at a specific position. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting board 405 so as not to rotate relatively, and the reel mounting board 405 is mounted to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32L so as not to rotate relatively, and the reel unit 2 is mounted. In a state where the reel 2L is in a reference state in which the reel sensor 33L detects a specific portion (the cutout portion 408) of the reel 2L in a state where the reel 2L is assembled to the constituent reel box 351, a perspective formed on the front door 1b. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the seam 400a can be visually recognized through the window 3.

  The same applies to the reel 2C, and the holding frame 401 is attached to the reel mounting board 405 so as not to rotate relatively, and the reel mounting board 405 is further mounted to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32C so as not to rotate relatively, to constitute the reel unit 2. In a state where the reel 2C is mounted on the reel box 351, when the reel sensor 33C is in a reference state in which a specific portion (a cutout 408) of the reel 2L is detected, the transparent window 3 formed in the front door 1b. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 such that the seam 400a is at a position where the seam 400a can be visually recognized.

  The same applies to the reel 2R. The reel unit 2 is constituted by mounting the holding frame 401 to the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to rotate relatively, and further mounting the reel mounting plate 405 to the rotor 32d of the reel motor 32R so as not to rotate relatively. In the state where the reel 2R is assembled in the reel box 351, when the reel sensor 33R enters a reference state in which a specific portion (a cutout 408) of the reel 2R is detected, the see-through window 3 formed in the front door 1b. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 such that the seam 400a is at a position where the seam 400a can be visually recognized.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 24, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, the seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be viewed without being covered with the reel box 351. In a position where the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a and the open surface thereof is closed by the front door 1b, so that the reel unit 2 can be visually recognized through the see-through window 3 formed in the front door 1b. , Are arranged in a straight line.

  Next, an inspection method for finding a displacement of the reel sheet 400 will be described. When inspecting the displacement between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 before attaching the reel unit 2 to the housing 1a in the manufacturing process of the slot machine 1, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351. In this state, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are aligned with the notch 408 of the reel mounting board 405. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are moved so that the joint 400a between the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is at a specific position. At this time, a drive signal is input to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R until the cutout portion 408 is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, so that the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the reel mounting board 405 The notch 408 can be matched.

  Then, the above-mentioned reel unit 2 is arranged at a prescribed position, and a laser line is irradiated. At this time, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R assembled to the reel unit 2 match the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R with the cutout portions 408 of the reel mounting board 405, the joint 400a is formed. The position to be located is illuminated on a straight line. By comparing the position of the joint 400a with the position illuminated by the laser line, if they do not match, the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401, 402 It is possible to discover that a displacement has occurred. Note that the inspection device illustrated in FIG. 23 will be described in a modified example.

[About the first line 508A and the second line 508B]
Next, the first line 508A and the second line 508B will be described. In the present embodiment, it has been described that the reel sheets of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are wound around the holding frames 401, 402 by the manual operation of the worker. Therefore, the reel sheet 400 may not be properly wound depending on the skill of the worker. FIG. 25A is a diagram illustrating the vicinity of the seam 400a when the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound, and FIG. 25B is a diagram illustrating the vicinity of the seam 400a when the reel sheet 400 is not properly wound. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25A, the appropriate winding method of the reel sheet 400 is such that the other end 504 of the reel sheet and the first line 508A coincide. By performing such an appropriate winding, the intervals between adjacent symbols can all be equalized. However, some workers with low work levels may not be able to properly wind (or may be improperly wound). For example, there is a case where the reel sheet 400 is wound without the other end 504 of the reel sheet being coincident with the first line 508A. For example, as the inappropriate winding method of the reel sheet 400, the other end 504 and the second line 508B may be wound together. Even in the case of being wound in an inappropriate winding manner as described above, as shown in FIG. 25B, the colored region 508C colored the same as the entire symbol region 512 is exposed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from looking unnatural.

  When the other end 504 matches the second line 508B and the reel sheet 400 is wound, the distance between the red 7 symbol of the symbol number 20 and the replay symbol of the symbol number 0 and the other symbol numbers Is different from the distance between adjacent symbols. However, when the other end 504 matches the second line 508B and the reel sheet 400 is wound, the decorative pattern 506 is formed by combining the first decorative pattern 506a and the second decorative pattern 506b. Is done. Therefore, even if improper winding is performed, unnaturalness caused by such an event in which the distance is different can be reduced.

  When the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound as shown in FIG. 25A, only the second decorative pattern 506b is not exposed, and only the first decorative pattern 506a is exposed. The player usually pays attention to the symbols on the reel, and does not pay attention to the decorative symbols 506. Therefore, even if the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound and only the second decorative pattern 506b is not exposed and only the first decorative pattern 506a is exposed, it is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from looking unnatural.

  In addition, even if the other end 504 does not match the first line 508A and the reel sheet 400 is wound so that the other end 504 is located within the coloring area 508C, the first line 508A is connected to the other end 504. Since the colored regions up to the above are exposed, it is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from looking unnatural.

[Processing for transmission]
Next, processing for transmitting light emitted from the LED unit 55 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26A is a view of a “7” design having a transparent portion 502 as viewed from the back side, and FIG. 26B is a view of a “Bell” design as a design without the transparent portion 502 viewed from the back side. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, the frame 550 is not applied to the area of the transmissive section 502 in the entire area where the “7” symbol is drawn, but the area other than the transmissive section 502 is set to the frame. 550 has been applied. The frame 550 is a member that lowers the transmittance of light from the LED unit 55. Therefore, the light transmittance can be improved in the region of the transmissive portion 502 than in the region other than the transmissive portion 502. In addition, since the transmission unit 502 is subjected to contraction printing, light emitted from the LED unit 55 can be irregularly reflected at the transmission unit 502, and the transmission unit 502 can be illuminated and visually recognized by a player. Can be. On the other hand, since the symbol other than the symbol “7” (the bell symbol in the example of FIG. 26B) does not have the transparent portion 502, the frame 550 is applied to all regions.

  In addition, as for the method of applying the frame 550, first, after printing a symbol on the entire symbol region 512 of the symbol sheet, the symbol sheet is inverted, and the frame 550 that models the outline of each symbol is the same as the symbol. The coordinates may be printed (the back side of each symbol is covered with a frame). Further, the printing of the symbol and the printing of the frame may be performed simultaneously (that is, both-side printing of the symbol and the frame). In addition, after printing a symbol on the entire symbol area 512 of the symbol sheet, a frame 550 that outlines the symbol is pasted manually by an operator or the like (the back side of each symbol is covered with a frame). You may do so. Further, in the example of FIG. 26, an example is described in which a frame 550 that models the outline of each symbol is used. However, for example, one symbol may cover all symbols.

  The one frame is, for example, a frame having the same shape as the entire design area 512. Alternatively, a design sheet may be attached using a transparent member as a frame. Even with these configurations, the transmission portion 502 may be formed by hollowing out the frame.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the light transmittance is reduced by forming the frame. However, a frame that improves the light transmittance may be formed.

[About overlapping portion 422 of reel sheet 400]
Next, the relationship between the symbol area 513X and the surplus area 508X in the overlapping portion 422 of the reel sheet 400 will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 27, the bold line indicates the overlapping portion 422 of the reel sheet 400. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, the area of the symbol area 513X is designed to be equal to the area of the surplus area 508X. Further, in the present embodiment, a bonding portion is formed in the entire region of the remaining region 508X, and the bonding portion causes the remaining portion 508 to be bonded to the other end portion 513. FIGS. 27B and 27C will be described as modified examples.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the reel sheet 400 is arranged such that the other end 513 (the symbol area 513X) overlaps the surplus part 508 (the extra area 508X). Is wound around holding frames 401 and 402. The overlapping portion 422 of the annularly wound reel sheet 400 has a double structure of the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513, and thus is different from the overlapping portion 422 (a portion that is not overlapped). Light transmittance is lower than that. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a bell symbol 510 which is a symbol having no transparent portion 502 is drawn on the other end 513 (the symbol region 513X) forming the overlapping portion 422. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect when the light is emitted from the LED unit 55 from being impaired.

  In addition, at a predetermined position other than the overlapping portion 422 (that is, a portion having a higher transmittance than the overlapping portion 422), a symbol (a symbol “7”) having the transmitting portion 502 is drawn. Therefore, when light is emitted from the LED unit 55 to the symbol having the transmissive portion 502, the light can be transmitted from the transmissive portion 502 with a high transmittance. The light from the LED unit 55 can be used effectively. Further, in the present embodiment, the transmission unit 502 is printed by contraction printing. Therefore, it is possible to make the transmissive portion 502 shine and visually recognize it.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 27A, the area of the symbol area 513X and the area of the surplus area 508X are designed to be equal, and an adhesive portion is formed in the entire surplus area. Therefore, the other end 513 of the reel sheet 400 and the surplus portion 508 can be firmly fixed.

  In the present embodiment, the area of the region where the “7” symbol having the transparent portion 502 is drawn (that is, the size of the “7” symbol) is a symbol having no transparent portion 502 (other than the “7” symbol). Is larger than the area of the area where the symbol is drawn (that is, the size of the symbol other than the symbol “7”). Therefore, the symbol having the transparent portion 502 can be made more noticeable to the player than the symbol having no transparent portion 502, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The area where the symbol is drawn may be the symbol itself. The region of the design itself is a region of the outline shape of the design, and for example, the region of the bell design itself is a region of the outline shape of the bell.

  In the present embodiment, the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular shape with one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 corresponding to the mark 401d. Therefore, for example, when the reel sheet winding process is performed manually by an operator, the operator can easily recognize the winding start position of the reel sheet 400, thereby reducing the load of the reel sheet winding process. can do.

  In addition, the reel sheet 400 is wound in an annular shape with one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 corresponding to the mark 401d (see FIGS. 22 and 25), so that when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are in the reference state, respectively. , Reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized so as to be aligned on a straight line. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the reliability of the result of the position displacement inspection method.

  The remainder region 508X of the present embodiment includes a coloring region 508C and a transparent region 508D. Therefore, even if the reel sheet 400 is not properly wound (even if the other end 504 and the second line 508B are wound so as to coincide with each other), the colored area 508C can be exposed, and the reel sheet 400 is not properly wound. Natural appearance can be prevented. Even if the reel sheet 400 cannot be wound properly, it is preferable that the reel sheet 400 is designed to be located at a position where the seam 400a becomes visible when the reel is in the reference state.

  In the remaining area 508X, the colored area 508C is decorated, while the transparent area 508D is not decorated. Therefore, the decoration cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, when each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is in the reference state, the seam 400a of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is in a straight line (see FIG. 24), and is visible from the see-through window 3. . Therefore, by comparing the seam 400a on the straight line with the normal position specified by the laser line, the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found.

[AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock, which is the right to control the ART (the state controlled by the AT by RT2) when any of the lottery conditions 1 to 9 is satisfied. AT lottery is determined. In the AT lottery, by determining the number of navi stocks including 0, whether or not the number of navi stocks is to be provided, and if so, the number is determined. When the number of navigation stocks is left and the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks and added.

  Also, during the ART, if any of the lottery conditions 1 to 9 is satisfied, an AT lottery is performed, and it is determined whether or not to increase the number of games in the ART. In the present embodiment, AT lottery is performed under the conditions shown in FIG. In the AT lottery, when 0 or more games are won, the number of won games is added to the remaining games of ART.

  Navistock is the right to transfer to RT2 if RT1, and after RT2, the number of rights controlled by ART for a predetermined number of games (50 games per navistock in this embodiment). Is shown. After shifting to RT2, the navigation stock number is consumed (subtracted) by one, so that the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and during that time, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are executed. Therefore, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  The AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to add the navigation stock by executing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, the lottery condition 1 is based on the condition that the watermelon has been won. The lottery condition 2 is based on the condition that a weak cherry has been won. The lottery condition 3 is based on the condition that a strong cherry has been won.

  The lottery condition 4 is based on the condition that 1000 games have been played from the end of the previous AT. It should be noted that the number of games that have been consumed since the end of the previous AT is counted by the main control unit 41, and the counting result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. This counting result is updated every time the number of games is consumed. In the present embodiment, the counting result of the number of games is cleared when the AT is won, but the counting result of the number of games may not be cleared even if the AT is won. The main control unit 41 refers to the count result stored in the RAM 41c for each game, determines whether or not the number of games that have been consumed since the end of the previous AT has reached 1000 games. 4 is determined to have been established.

  The lottery condition 5 is based on the condition that the number of non-winnings in the AT lottery has reached 50. The number of non-wins in the AT lottery is counted by the main control unit 41, and the counting result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The counting result is updated each time the AT lottery is not won. In the present embodiment, the count result of the non-winning number in the AT lottery is cleared when the AT is won, but the count result of the non-winning number may not be cleared even if the AT is won. . The main control unit 41 refers to the counting result stored in the RAM 41c when the non-winning in the AT lottery is determined, determines whether or not the number of non-winnings in the AT lottery has reached 50 times, and has reached. Is determined, the lottery condition 5 is satisfied.

  As described above, the lottery conditions 4 and 5 are conditions that are always satisfied if the player continues to play the game (so-called lottery conditions that are satisfied by reaching the ceiling) unless the AT is won.

  The lottery condition 6 is a condition that the BB is won. The lottery condition 7 is based on a condition that one of the middle right bells 1 to 4 and the right middle bells 1 to 4 has been won during RB (including RB in BB). The lottery condition 8 is a condition that one of 7 replays 1 and 7 replays is won. The lottery condition 9 is based on the condition that a normal replay has been won.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, when the lottery condition 1 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks to be provided with a probability of 90% is determined to be 0, and the number of navigation stocks to be provided with a probability of 5% is determined to be 1. Then, the number of navigation stocks assigned with a probability of 3% is determined to be 2, and the number of navigation stocks assigned with a probability of 2% is determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 2 is satisfied, the number of navi stocks provided with a probability of 80% is determined to be 0, the number of navi stocks provided with a probability of 10% is determined to be 1, and provided with a probability of 7%. The number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2, and the number of navigation stocks to be given with a probability of 3% is determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 3 is satisfied, the number of navi stocks to be given with a probability of 70% is determined to be 0, the number of navi stocks to be given with a probability of 15% is determined to be 1, and the number is given with a probability of 10%. The number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2, and the number of navigation stocks to be given with a probability of 5% is determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 4 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks to be provided with a probability of 97% is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks to be provided to a probability of 3% is determined to be 1, and the number of navigation stocks is reduced to 2 and 3. Is not determined.

  When the lottery condition 5 is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks to be provided with a probability of 95% is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks to be provided to a probability of 5% is determined to be 1, and the number of navigation stocks is reduced to 2 and 3. Is not determined.

  When the lottery condition 6 is satisfied, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 90% is determined to be 0, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 5% is determined to be 1, and the number is provided with a probability of 5%. The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 7 is satisfied, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 90% is determined to be 0, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 5% is determined to be 1, and the number is provided with a probability of 5%. The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 8 is satisfied, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 80% is determined to be 0, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 10% is determined to be 1, and the number is provided with a probability of 10%. The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  When the lottery condition 9 is satisfied, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 90% is determined to be 0, the number of navi stocks to be provided with a probability of 5% is determined to be 1, and the number is provided with a probability of 5%. The navigation stock number is determined to be 2, and the navigation stock number is not determined to be 3.

  As described above, out of a plurality of lottery conditions, whether or not the navistock is provided and the number of navistocks to be provided are determined at different probabilities depending on the established lottery condition. Further, when a so-called condition that is satisfied by reaching the ceiling, such as the lottery conditions 4 and 5, is satisfied, the probability that the navigation stock is awarded is lower than when other lottery conditions are satisfied. Since the number of navigation stocks to be played is small, the advantage for the player is low.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from continuing the progress of the game more than necessary until the lottery condition 4 or the lottery condition 5 is satisfied, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting into the game.

[Expected production during non-AT]
The expected effect performed during the non-AT will be described with reference to FIG. The expected effect during the non-AT is an AT win in the AT lottery during the non-AT, that is, an effect that causes the player to expect the provision of the navigation stock at the time of the first hit. The expected effect during the non-AT is executed during a precursor period consisting of a plurality of games after the AT lottery is executed, and a precursor effect that indicates to the player whether or not the navigation stock is given, and a precursor effect of the precursor effect. And a notification effect for notifying the player whether or not the navigation stock is given later. Note that the precursor period is a period from when the AT lottery is performed to when the result of the AT lottery is definitely notified to the player, and is determined by a notification game number determination lottery described later.

  One predictive effect and one notification effect constitute one set of expected effects. One set of expected effects may be executed when the AT lottery is executed once, or a plurality of sets of expected effects may be performed. May be performed. When a plurality of sets of expected effects are executed, the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, and it is not determinative whether the navi stock is given in the notification effect in the previous set but temporarily. Notification (also referred to as previous notification) is made, and whether or not the navigation stock is given by the notification effect in the final set is steadily notified (also referred to as main notification).

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT lottery result command capable of specifying the result of the AT lottery to the sub-control unit 91 after the execution of the AT lottery. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the AT lottery result command during the non-AT, first, using the notification game number lottery table shown in FIG. A notification game number lottery for determining the number of games until the player is fully notified of the determination is executed. For example, when the sub control unit 91 determines the assignment of the navigation stock in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 determines the number of games until the main notification is made by the notification game number lottery. Next, the sub control unit 91 executes an expected effect lottery for determining the effect type of the expected effect, using the expected effect lottery table shown in FIG. The sub control unit 91 executes the expected effect lottery during the non-AT to determine whether to repeatedly execute the precursor effect and the notification effect, the number of the game of the precursor effect and the notification effect in each set, and the number of the notification effect. Decide the content. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery only when the conditions other than the lottery conditions 8 and 9 are satisfied and the AT lottery is executed. The notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery may be executed also when the AT lottery is executed after 8 and 9 are established.

  FIG. 29 (a) is a diagram for explaining the notification game number lottery table during non-AT. As shown in FIG. 29A, as the number of games until the main notification is made, three types of games are provided: 12 games, 22 games, and 30 games. If it is determined to be 12 games, only one set of expected effects is performed, so that the precursor effect and the notification effect are not repeatedly executed. If the game is determined to be 22 games, two sets of expected effects are performed, so the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed twice. If the game is determined to be 30 games, three sets of expected effects are performed, so that the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly performed three times. In addition, as the number of games until this notification, the number of games of less than three kinds or the number of games of more than three kinds may be provided.

  In the notification game number lottery, when the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 in the AT lottery, 12 games are determined with a probability of 90%, 22 games are determined with a probability of 10%, and 30 games are not determined. When the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 in the AT lottery, 12 games are determined with a probability of 50%, 22 games are determined with a probability of 50%, and 30 games are not determined. When the number of navi stocks is determined to be 2 in the AT lottery, 12 games are determined with a probability of 20%, 22 games are determined with a probability of 70%, and 30 games are determined with a probability of 10%. When the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 in the AT lottery, 22 games are determined with a probability of 10%, 30 games are determined with a probability of 90%, and 12 games are not determined.

  FIG. 29B is a diagram for explaining the expected effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 29 (b), the types of the expected effects during non-AT include the effect type A, the effect type B1, the effect type B2, the effect type C1, the effect type C2, the effect type C3, and the effect type C4. There are seven types. The effect type B1 and the effect type B2 may be collectively referred to as the effect type B, and the effect type C1, the effect type C2, the effect type C3, and the effect type C4 may be collectively the effect type C.

  The effect type A is determined only when the number of games until the announcement is determined to be 12 games, and one set of expected effects is executed. In one set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not navi stock is to be given by the first indication effect, and then the player is informed whether or not navi stock is to be given by the first notification effect. Be informed. In the first predictive effect, after the AT lottery, a chance effect (for example, a character image of "chance" is displayed in each display area or randomly in the display area 51a) for 11 games from the first game to the eleventh game. Is In the first notification effect, after the first indication effect, the main notification by the character effect is performed during one game of the twelfth game after the AT lottery. For example, when the assignment of the navigation stock is determined by the AT lottery, a character image of “acquire navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a. On the other hand, when the provision of the navigation stock has not been determined in the AT lottery, a character image of “sorry” is displayed in the display area 51a.

  The effect type B1 and the effect type B2 are determined only when the number of games until the main announcement is determined to be 22 games, and two sets of expected effects are executed. In the first set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not the navi stock is given by the first indication effect, and thereafter, whether or not the navi stock is given by the first notification effect is given to the player. It is announced in advance. Next, a second set of expected effects is executed, and in the second set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not the navi stock is given by the second predictive effect. Whether or not the navigation stock is given is notified to the player.

  In the case of the effect type B1, in the first predictive effect, after the AT lottery, a chance effect is performed for 11 games from the first game to the eleventh game. In the first notification effect, the AT effect is performed after the first predictive effect. The advance notification by the character effect is performed during one game of the subsequent twelfth game. For example, a character image of "sorry" is displayed in the display area 51a regardless of whether or not the assignment of the navigation stock is determined in the AT lottery. Thereafter, in the game following the game in which the first set of advance notification has been performed, the second predictive effect is immediately performed. In the second predictive effect, a chance effect similar to the first predictive effect is performed during eight games from the thirteenth to twentieth games after the AT lottery. The main announcement by the freeze effect is performed between the two games of the 21st game and the 22nd game after the lottery. For example, when the provision of the navigation stock is determined by the AT lottery, when the start switch 7 is operated, the activation of the stop operation is controlled to a freeze state in which the activation of the stop operation is delayed for a predetermined period, and the reel is temporarily stopped. A reel effect such as deriving a specific symbol combination (for example, seven white symbol combinations) is performed, and a character image of “acquire navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a. On the other hand, when the provision of the navigation stock is not determined in the AT lottery, when the start switch 7 is operated, the activation of the stop operation is controlled to a freeze state in which the activation of the stop operation is delayed for a predetermined period, and the reel is temporarily stopped. A reel effect such as deriving a non-specific symbol combination (for example, stray eyes) is performed, and a character image of “sorry” is displayed in the display area 51a.

  In the effect type B2, as in the case of the effect type B1, the first predictive effect, the first notification effect, the second predictive effect, and the second notification effect are performed, but the prior notification based on the first notification effect is performed. The effect type B1 is different from the effect type B1 in that the second predictive effect is performed not in the game following the game but in the next game. That is, in the case of the effect type B2, the second predictive effect is performed over seven games of the 14th to 20th games after the AT lottery.

  In the effect types C1 to C4, determination is made only when the number of games until the main announcement is determined to be 30 games, and three sets of expected effects are executed. In the first set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not the navi stock is given by the first indication effect, and thereafter, whether or not the navi stock is given by the first notification effect is given to the player. It will be announced in advance. Next, a second set of expected effects is executed, and in the second set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not the navi stock is given by the second predictive effect. Whether or not the navigation stock is given is notified to the player in advance. Next, a third set of expected effects is executed, and in the third set of expected effects, it is suggested to the player whether or not the navi stock is given by the third predictive effect, and thereafter, by the third notification effect, Whether or not the navigation stock is given is notified to the player.

  In the case of the effect type C1, in the first predictive effect, after the AT lottery, a chance effect is performed for 11 games from the first game to the eleventh game, and in the first notification effect, the AT draw is performed after the first predictive effect. The advance notification by the character effect is performed during one game of the subsequent twelfth game. For example, a character image of "sorry" is displayed in the display area 51a regardless of whether or not the assignment of the navigation stock is determined in the AT lottery. Thereafter, in the game following the game for which the advance notification has been performed, the second predictive effect is immediately performed. In the second predictive effect, a chance effect similar to the first predictive effect is performed during eight games from the thirteenth to twentieth games after the AT lottery. Prior notification by a freeze effect is performed between the two games of the 21st game and the 22nd game after the lottery. Thereafter, in the game following the game in which the second set of advance notification has been performed, the third predictive effect is immediately performed. In the third predictive effect, a chance effect similar to the first predictive effect and the second predictive effect is performed during five games of the 23rd to 27th games after the AT lottery, and in the third alert effect, the second predictor effect is performed. After the effect, the main announcement by the battle effect is performed for three games of the 28th to 30th games after the AT lottery. For example, when the assignment of the navigation stock is determined by the AT lottery, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight in the display area 51a is displayed, and an image in which the ally character wins in the 30th game is displayed, and the display area 51a is displayed. Is displayed with a character image of “Acquire Navi !!”. On the other hand, when the assignment of the navigation stock is not determined in the AT lottery, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight is displayed in the display area 51a, and an image in which the ally character is defeated in the 30th game is displayed. Displays a character image of "Sorry".

  In the effect type C2, as in the case of the effect type C1, the first predictive effect, the first informative effect, the second predictive effect, the second informative effect, the third informative effect, and the third informative effect are performed. The effect type C1 is different from the effect type C1 in that the third indication effect is performed not in the game following the game in which the previous notification is performed by the two notification effects but in the next game. That is, in the case of the effect type C2, the third predictive effect is performed over three games of the 25th to 27th games after the AT lottery.

  In the effect type C3, as in the case of the effect type C1, a first predictive effect, a first informative effect, a second predictive effect, a second informative effect, a third informative effect, and a third informative effect are performed. The effect type C1 is different from the effect type C1 in that the second indication effect is performed not in the game following the game in which the previous notification is performed by the one notification effect but in the next game.

  In the effect type C4, as in the case of the effect type C1, a first predictive effect, a first informative effect, a second informative effect, a second informative effect, a third informative effect, and a third informative effect are performed. The point that the second predictive effect is performed not in the game following the game in which the advance notification is performed by the first notification effect, but in the next game, and the game next to the game in which the advance notification is performed by the second notification effect However, the effect type C1 is different from the effect type C1 in that the third predictive effect is performed in the next game.

  In the expected effect lottery, if the number of games until the main announcement is determined to be 12 games, the effect type A is determined with a 100% probability regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is provided in the AT lottery. .

  When the number of games before the announcement is determined to be 22 games, the production type is determined to be B1 with a probability of 80%, and production is performed with a probability of 20%, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is provided by the AT lottery. The type is determined to be B2.

  If the number of games up to the announcement is determined to be 30 games, the production type C1 is determined with a probability of 50%, and the production is performed with a probability of 30%, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is provided by the AT lottery. The type C2 is determined, the effect type C3 is determined with a probability of 15%, and the effect type C4 is determined with a probability of 5%.

  As described above, when any of the effect types B1 and B2 and C1 to C4 is determined, the first notification effect of the first set is executed only during one game, whereas the first notification effect of the second set is executed. The two notification effects are executed over two games. Further, when any one of the effect types C1 to C4 is determined, the first notification effect of the second set is executed only during two games, whereas the third notification effect of the third set is performed between three games. It is executed over. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the second and third sets of the notification effect is larger than the number of games required for the first set of the notification effect. That is, when the indication effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the subsequent notification effect is larger than the number of games required for the previous notification effect.

  Thus, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the game effect of the second and third sets of the notification effect is longer than the game effect of the first set with respect to the provision of the navigation stock. People expect. Further, when the indication effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the later notification effect causes the player to expect the navigation stock to be given longer than the previous notification effect. For this reason, when repeatedly performing the indication effect indicating the provision of the navigation stock and the notification effect notifying whether the navigation stock is provided, it is possible to sufficiently improve the player's expectation.

  In addition, in the notification game number lottery, when the navigation stock is provided, the probability that the number of games until the main notification is determined to be 22 games or 30 games is higher than when the navigation stock is not provided. The probability that the effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed is increased. In other words, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the probability that the second and third sets of the notification effect are to be notified that the navigation stock is to be provided is more than the first set of the notification effect. Is high. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the later notification effect has a higher probability of the main notification that the navigation stock is given than the previous notification effect.

  Thereby, even if it is previously notified that the navistock is not given by the first set of the notification effect, the second and third sets of the notification effect give the navistock with a higher probability. The player can be expected to be performed. In addition, even if it is previously notified that the navigation stock will not be given by the earlier notification effect, the player is expected to be notified that the benefit will be given with a higher probability by the later notification effect. Can be done.

  Furthermore, in the notification game number lottery, since the probability that the number of games until the main notification is increased is higher as the number of navigation stocks to be provided is higher, the probability that the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed is higher. . That is, when the indication effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of navigation stocks that are actually notified in the second and third sets of the notification effect is smaller than the number of navigation stocks that are actually notified in the first set of the notification effect. More. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of the navigation stock that is later notified in the later notification effect is larger than the number of the navigation stock that is actually notified in the earlier notification effect, which is advantageous to the player. High degree.

  Thus, even when it is informed that the navi stock is not given by the first set of notification effects, it is informed that more navi stock is given by the second and third sets of notification effects. The player can be expected to do something. Also, even when the main information is notified that the navigation stock is not given by the previous notification effect, the player is expected to be notified that more navigation stock will be given by the subsequent notification effect. Can be done.

  In addition, when the AT lottery is executed, first, the number of games until the main announcement is made by the notification game number lottery is determined, and then, according to the determined number of games, the expected effect is produced by the expected effect lottery. The type is determined. When the effect type A is determined, the main announcement is performed in the character effect by the first notification effect after the first warning effect, and when the effect type B is determined, the character effect by the first notification effect is performed after the first warning effect. After the advance notification is performed, the main announcement is performed in a freeze effect by the second notification effect after the second warning effect, and when the production type is determined to be C, the character effect by the first notification effect is performed after the first warning effect. After the notification is performed, the main notification is performed in a freeze effect by the second notification effect after the second warning effect, and thereafter, the main notification is performed in a battle effect by the third notification effect after the third warning effect.

  As described above, the content of the precursor effect and the notification effect, that is, the number of executions of the precursor effect and the notification effect, and the effect content of the notification effect are determined in accordance with the number of games until the provision of the navigation stock is notified. It is possible to match the number of games until the main announcement is made with the contents of the suggestion effect and the notification effect executed during the game.

  In addition, when the number of games until the main notification is determined to be 22 games, the first notification effect is performed more than the effect type B2 in which the second predictive effect is executed two games after the game in which the first notification effect is executed. The effect type B1 in which the second predictive effect is executed in the game following the game in which is executed is determined with a higher probability.

  As described above, even if it is previously notified that the navigation stock is not given by the notification effect executed in the first set after the AT lottery, the next game has a higher probability than the other games during the precursor period. The period is executed (also referred to as start). Thereby, even if it is previously notified that the navigation stock will not be given by the previous notification, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game by executing the predictive effect again in the next game. Further, by repeating the precursor effect in this manner, it is possible to expect that the navigation stock is provided and that the number of the provided navigation stocks is large, so that it is possible to effectively prevent the player from stopping the game. Can be prevented.

  Also, the first set of the first sign effect and the first notification effect are executed over 12 games of the 1st to 12th games, while the second sign effect and the second notification effect of the second set are: The game is executed over 10 games of the 13th to 22nd games or 9 games of the 14th to 22nd games, and further, the third set of the third sign effect and the third notification effect of the third set is the 8th game of the 23rd to 30th games, or The game is executed over six games of the 25th to 30th games. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the second set and the third set of the sign effect and the notification effect is larger than the number of games required for the first set of the sign effect and the notification effect. Few. That is, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games required for the subsequent sign effect and the notification effect is smaller than the number of games required for the preceding sign effect and the notification effect.

  As a result, even when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the number of games expected of the player by the sign effect and the notification effect is minimized as much as possible, and the definitive main notification whether or not the navigation stock is given is made. It can be prevented that it is prolonged.

[Expected production during AT]
The expected effect performed during the AT will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. The expected effect during the AT is an effect that makes the player expect the AT winning in the AT lottery during the AT, that is, the addition of the navigation stock at the time of the additional winning. The expected production is performed during a precursor period consisting of a plurality of games after the execution of the AT lottery, and a precursor production that suggests whether or not a navigation stock is to be given to a player, and a navigation production that is performed after the precursor production. And a notification effect for notifying the player whether or not the award is given. When the navigation stock is not provided, the notification effect may not be executed. The precursor period is a period after the AT lottery is performed, until the result of the AT lottery is definitely reported to the player, or until the player definitely recognizes the result of the AT lottery. It depends on the type. Specifically, in the case of the effect type a, which will be described later, since the precursor effect is only three games, the precursor period is three games. Further, in the case of the effect type b to be described later, the precursor effect is three games and the notification effect is one game, so the precursor period is four games. In addition, in the case of the effect type c described later, the precursor effect is three games and the notification effect is three games, so the precursor period is six games.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT lottery result command capable of specifying the result of the AT lottery to the sub-control unit 91 after the execution of the AT lottery. When receiving the AT lottery result command during the AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes the expected effect lottery for determining the type of the expected effect using the expected effect lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the expected effect lottery only when the conditions other than the lottery conditions 8 and 9 are satisfied and the AT lottery is executed. The expected effect lottery may be executed also when the AT lottery is executed after the establishment.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram for explaining the expected effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), as the types of expected effects in the AT, three types of effect types a, effect types b, and effect types c are provided.

  In the effect type “a”, a sign effect capable of executing the strong navigation over three games during the sign period is executed. The strong navigator is a navigator effect in a flashy mode, unlike a normal navigator effect that can be performed in a game other than the precursor period during AT. In contrast to the strong navigation, the normal navigation effect is also called a weak navigation. That is, when the player wins the navigation target combination during the three games during the precursor period, the strong navigation is executed instead of the normal navigation effect (weak navigation). When the strong navigation based on the indication effect is executed, the player can be expected to receive the navigation stock. Note that the effect type a is determined only when the navigation stock is not provided, so that the notification effect is not executed.

  In the effect type b, a sign effect capable of executing the strong navigation is performed over three games during the sign period, and thereafter, a notification effect is executed over one game during the sign period. In this notification effect, a definitive main notification of whether or not the navigation stock is given is performed by a button effect prompting operation of the effect switch 56. For example, a character image of "PUSH" is displayed in the display area 51a to prompt the player to operate the staging switch 56, and when the AT lottery is determined to give the navigation stock, the staging switch 56 is operated. When a character image of "Acquire Navi !!" is displayed in the display area 51a, and when the provision of the navigation stock is not determined by the AT lottery, when the production switch 56 is operated, the character of "Sorry" is displayed in the display area 51a. The image is displayed.

  In the effect type c, a sign effect capable of executing the strong navigation is performed over three games during the sign period, and thereafter, a notification effect is executed over three games during the sign period. In this notification effect, the main notification is performed by the battle effect. The content of the battle effect is the same as the battle effect of the notification effect during the non-AT described above. The battle effect of the notification effect during the AT may be different from the content of the battle effect of the notification effect during the non-AT.

  FIG. 30 (b) is a diagram for explaining the navi effect state lottery table. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the stop order command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navi effect corresponding lottery that determines the navi effect mode to be either weak navigation or strong navi using the navi effect mode lottery table. I do. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect in the determined mode.

  As shown in FIG. 30B, the sub-control unit 91 determines the mode of the navigation effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not it is the precursor period during the AT. Further, when the game is in the non-symbol period, the sub-control unit 91 determines the mode of the navigation effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not the game is the next game after the symptom period.

  Specifically, in the case of the non-aura period during the AT, if the game is a game other than the game next to the aura period, the navigation system is determined to be a weak navigation system with a probability of 98% and to the strong navigation system with a probability of 2%. . On the other hand, when the game is the next game in the precursor period, the navigation is determined to be weak with a probability of 100%. In the case of the non-aura period during the AT, a strong navigation is determined with a probability of 100%.

  As described above, the navigation effect becomes a strong navigation with a probability of 100% during the sign period set by the execution of the AT lottery, whereas the game following the sign period is performed during the non-sign period. In other games, navigator production becomes strong navigator with a low probability of only 2%. Therefore, it can be said that the strong navigator is a navigator effect having a higher probability that the navistock is given than the weak navigator, and when the strong navigator is executed, the player is expected to expect the navistock to be given. be able to. On the other hand, during the non-aura period, the navigation effect is weak navigation with a probability of 100 in the game next to the aura period. Therefore, if the weak navigation is executed after the strong navigation is continuously executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the precursor period has ended. Further, when the notification effect is not executed as in the effect type a, the weak navigation is executed after the execution of the strong navigation, so that the player can recognize that the navigation stock has not been given. .

  The expected effect during the AT will be described using a specific example with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining an example of an expected effect after winning the watermelon.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, when the lottery condition 1 is satisfied by winning the watermelon during the AT, as shown in FIG. 31B, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery, and The control unit 91 executes an expected effect lottery.

  When the provision of the navigation stock is determined by the AT lottery and the effect type is determined by the expected effect lottery, the main control unit 41 sets the precursor period to four games, and proceeds to the next game shown in FIG. Transition.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when the middle left bell is won in the first game of the precursor period, since the strong navigation is determined with a 100% probability by the navigation production mode lottery, the strong navigation is executed as the precursor production. Is done. In the strong navigation, decoration is applied to the stop order image of “213”, which is more flashy than the stop order image such as the weak navigation shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31D, when the right middle bell is won in the second game of the precursor period, the strong navigation is executed as the precursor effect because the navigation effect is determined by the lottery of the navigation effect mode with a probability of 100%. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (e), when the middle left bell is won in the third game of the precursor period, the navigation is determined as the strong navigation with a 100% probability by the lottery of the navigation production mode. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (f), in the fourth game of the precursor period, a button effect is executed as the notification effect. As shown in FIG. 31 (g), when the effect switch 56 is operated in the button effect, a character image of “acquire navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the player is notified of the addition of the navigation stock. You.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (h), when the middle right bell is won after the transition to the non-aura period, the navigation effect is determined to be a weak navigation with a 100% probability by the lottery, so the weak navigation is executed. . This can indicate to the player that the precursor period has ended.

  On the other hand, when the assignment of the navigation stock is not determined by the AT lottery and the effect type a is determined by the expected effect lottery, the precursor control period is set to three games by the main control unit 41, and the next period shown in FIG. Transition to a game.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (i), when the middle left bell is won in the first game of the precursor period, the strong navigation is determined as the precursor effect because the navigation effect is determined by the lottery of the navigation effect mode with a probability of 100%. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (j), when the right middle bell is won in the second game of the precursor period, the strong navigation is determined as a precursor effect because the navigation effect is determined by a lottery with a 100% probability. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (k), when the middle left bell is won in the third game of the precursor period, the navigation effect is determined to be a strong navigation with a probability of 100% by the lottery, so the strong navigation is executed as the precursor effect. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (m), when the middle right bell is won after the transition to the non-aura period, the navigation effect is determined to be a weak navigation with 100% probability by the lottery, so the weak navigation is executed. . This can indicate to the player that the precursor period has ended.

  As described above, when the assignment of the navigation stock is not determined in the AT lottery, in the next game after the precursor period, the weak navigation is executed instead of the strong navigation in which the probability that the assignment of the navigation stock is determined is high. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from being inflated more than necessary. Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 (i) to 31 (k), for example, when the strong navigation is continuously performed during the precursor period, the weak navigation is performed as shown in FIG. 31 (m). Then, the execution of the weak navigation can indicate that the precursor period has ended.

  In addition, since the strong navigation is a more gorgeous effect than the weak navigation, the strong navigation and the weak navigation can be easily distinguished, and the player can easily recognize that the strong navigation has been executed.

  Further, in the navigation effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 30B, among the games in the period other than the precursor period, the game following the precursor period and the other games are executed out of the weak navigation and the strong navigation. The winning probability data is different so that the navigation effects are different. Thus, by using the strong navigation and the weak navigation properly, it is possible to indicate that the precursor period has ended.

[7 Navi direction]
The 7-navigation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. The 7-navigation effect is a type of navi effect that is executed in a game that has been won in one of 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2, and normal replay, but can be executed during non-AT and during AT. The 7 navigation effect is a navigation effect that prompts the user to arrange 7 symbols on the line. Specifically, when one of 7 replay 1, 7 replay 2, and the normal replay is won, a stop order image urging a middle first stop or a right first stop is displayed in the display area 51a, and together therewith. A character image of "Aim for 7" is also displayed in the display area 51a so as to prompt the reels to stop at the timing of aiming for red 7 and blue 7. Note that since 7 replays 1 or 7 include 7 red replays and 7 blue replays, there is a possibility that red 7 or blue 7 will be aligned if a stop operation is performed according to the 7-navi presentation at the time of winning. There is. On the other hand, since the normal replay does not include any of the red 7 replay and the blue 7 replay, there is a possibility that even if the stop operation is performed according to the 7 navigation effect at the time of winning, the red 7 or the blue 7 will be aligned. Absent. That is, the 7-navigation effect executed when the normal replay is won is a so-called gaseous effect.

  When one of 7 Replay 1 and 7 Replay 2 is won, 7 Navi effects are executed and the user is prompted to derive 7 symbol arrangements. Further, as described above, when the player wins 7 Replay 1 or 7 Replay 2, the lottery condition 8 is satisfied, and the AT lottery is executed. For this reason, when the seven symbol arrangements are derived, it can be expected that the navigation stock has been given, and the player derives the seven symbol arrangements according to the 7 navigation effects.

  The main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery when the lottery condition 8 or the lottery condition 9 is satisfied, and sends an AT lottery result command capable of specifying the AT lottery result to the sub-control unit 91 after the execution of the AT lottery. Send. When receiving the AT lottery result command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the 7-navigation effect lottery for determining the type of the 7-navigation effect using the 7-navigation effect lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating the 7-navigation effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 32, as the types of 7-navigation effects, two types of effect types α and β are provided.

  In the effect type α, the character A is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character A performs a 7-navigation effect. On the other hand, in the effect type β, the character B is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character B performs a 7-navigation effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the 7-navigation effect with different probabilities depending on whether the lottery condition 8 or the lottery condition 9 is satisfied.

  Specifically, when the lottery condition 8 in which seven symbols can be aligned is established, the effect type α is determined with a probability of 10%, and the effect type β is determined with a probability of 90%. On the other hand, when the lottery condition 9 in which seven symbols cannot be aligned is established, the effect type α is determined with a probability of 90%, and the effect type β is determined with a probability of 10%.

  As described above, when the lottery condition 8 in which the seven symbols can be aligned is satisfied, the probability that the production type β that is the 7-Navi production by the character B is higher than the production type α that is the 7-Navi production by the character A is higher. On the other hand, when the lottery condition 9 in which it is impossible to arrange the seven symbols is satisfied, the effect type in which the character A performs the 7-navigation production, rather than the effect type β in which the character B performs the 7-navigation effect α is determined with a higher probability. Therefore, depending on the type of the 7-navigation effect, the probability that the 7 symbol arrangement is derived when the stop operation is performed according to the 7-navigation effect differs. That is, when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the 7-navigation effect by the character B, the probability that the seven symbol arrangements are derived is higher than when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the 7-navigation effect by the character A.

  The 7-navigation effect will be described with reference to FIG. 33 using a specific example. FIG. 33 is a diagram for describing an example of 7 navigation effects after 7 replays and 1 win.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the lottery condition 8 is satisfied by winning 7 replays 1, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the main controller 41 executes the AT lottery, and 7 navigation effect lottery is executed by the control unit 91.

  When the assignment of the navigation stock is determined by the AT lottery and the effect type β is determined by the 7 navigation effect lottery, the 7 navigation effects by the character B are executed as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33C, in the display area 51a, a stop order image that prompts the middle first stop, a character image of “Aim at 7”, and an image of the character B are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 33D, when the player first stops the middle reel according to the 7-navigation effect, red 7 stops on LM2 in the middle reel.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (e), when the player subsequently stops the left reel for the second time in accordance with the 7-navigation effect, red 7 stops on LM2 in the middle reel.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (f), when the player subsequently stops the right reel for the third time in accordance with the 7-navigation effect, red 7 stops on LM2 in the right reel. As a result, a red seven symbol arrangement is derived on LM2. At this time, at the timing when the red 7 symbol alignment is stopped, a character image of “acquire navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the player is notified of the addition of the navigation stock. Further, at the timing when the red 7 symbol alignment is derived, the character image of "AT" (or "ART") is displayed on the indicator light 51c, and the player is informed that the AT (or ART) is controlled. Be informed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), when the player first stops the left reel without following the 7-navigation effect, for example, the bell stops on LM2 in the left reel. In this case, it is impossible to derive the red 7 symbol alignment. At this time, at the timing when the bells other than the seven symbols stop, the character image of "Acquire Navi !!" is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character image of "AT" is displayed on the indicator light 51c.

  As described above, when the player operates the stop switch in a stop order other than the stop order informed intentionally or erroneously in the 7-navigation effect, the addition of the navi stock is notified at the timing when the bell other than the 7 symbols stops. You.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), even when the player stops the left reel for the second time in accordance with the 7-navigation effect, if the stop operation cannot be performed at the timing of drawing the red 7 symbol on the LM2, for example, the left reel , The watermelon stops on the LM2. In this case, it is impossible to derive the red 7 symbol alignment. At this time, at the timing when the watermelons other than the seven symbols stop, the character image of “Acquire Navi !!” is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character image of “AT” is displayed on the indicator light 51c.

  As described above, when the player operates the stop switch at a stop timing other than the stop timing intentionally or erroneously notified in the 7-navi presentation, the addition of the navigation stock is notified at the timing when the watermelons other than the 7 symbols stop. You.

  When the lottery condition 9 is satisfied by the normal replay, the stop order image for prompting the middle first stop and the character image of "Aim for 7" are displayed in the same manner as in the 7-navigation effect shown in FIG. Is displayed in the display area 51a. However, even if the stop switch is operated in the stop order and at the stop timing according to the seven navigation effects, the seven symbols are not derived. Therefore, in this case, at the timing at which a symbol other than the seven symbols is derived, the character image of “navi acquisition!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character image of “AT” is displayed on the display lamp 51c. .

  As described above, when 7 Replay 1 or 7 Replay 2 is won and 7 Navi effects are executed, the stop switch is operated in an operation procedure other than the stop order and stop timing notified in 7 Navi effects. In some cases, the addition of the navistock is notified at the timing when a symbol other than the seven symbols is derived, so that the navistock is allocated compared to the case where the navistock is not notified until all the symbols are derived. Can be easily recognized by the player, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, since the addition of the navi stock is notified at a timing when the seven symbols cannot be derived, as a result of all the symbols being derived, the assignment of the navi stock is obtained even though a symbol combination other than the seven symbols is derived. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused about the timing of providing the navigation stock without being notified.

  Also, at any of the timings when the symbols other than the seven symbols are derived when the reels are stopped for the first time and when the reels are stopped for the second time, the addition of the navigation stock is notified. Can be improved.

  In addition, when seven symbol arrangements are derived according to the seven navigation effects as shown in FIG. 33 (f), and other than the seven symbols without following the seven navigation effects as shown in FIGS. 33 (g) and 33 (h). Similarly, the character image of “acquire navigation!” Is displayed in the display area 51a, and the character image of “AT” is displayed on the display lamp 51c. For this reason, it is easy for the player to recognize that the navigation stock has been given.

  Also, when the 7 navigation effects of the effect type α having a low probability of deriving the 7 symbol alignment are performed, the player may dare not follow the 7 navigation effects. Since it is notified that the navigation stock is given at the timing when the symbol is derived, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, at the same time as the notification of the addition of the navigation stock, the character image of “AT” is displayed on the display lamp 51c, and the control to the AT can be specified, so that the player can recognize the control to the AT. Can be easier.

  In FIG. 33, the case where the stop order is incorrect in the first stop and the case in which the stop timing is incorrect in the second stop is notified of the notification of the addition of the navigation stock. Even when the stop timing is incorrect at one stop and when the stop order is incorrect at the second stop, the addition of the navigation stock may be notified.

[AT management processing]
When one or more navigation stocks are determined in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 specifies whether or not to control the ART based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 41c. If one or more navigation stocks remain, the AT is controlled first. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT2 is also referred to as a preparation state.

  In the preparation state, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification when the target combination is won, and transmits the stop order command to the sub-control unit 91 to execute the navigation effect. At this time, in the RT1, when the replays GR1 to GR4 are elected, a navigation effect is provided. When the replays GR1 to GR4 are elected, the stop order for winning the promotion replay is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. By performing the stop operation in the order, it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. Further, after the transition to the preparation state, in any of the game states of RT0 to RT2, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. By performing the stop operation according to the above, it is possible to reliably obtain eight medals.

  After the promotion replay wins in RT1 and shifts to RT0, it is a target of the navigation effect when the replay GR11 to 13 is won, and the stop order for winning the special replay when the replay GR11 to 13 is won is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Therefore, it is possible to shift from RT0 to RT2 by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order. Also, as described above, at the time of winning the push order bell, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, so that the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that eight medals can be surely obtained. Can be obtained, and the winning of the sub role can be avoided, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, it is controlled to ART. When controlled by the ART, the corresponding game number (50 games) is set as the remaining game number of the ART allocated to the RAM 41c, and the counting of the remaining game number of the ART is started. At this time, the navigation is interrupted by the winning of the special role during the ART, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by one except for the case of resumption following the end of the bonus.

  After the ART is started, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, eight medals can be reliably obtained. It is also possible to obtain, and it is possible to avoid winning of the sub role and avoid shifting to RT1.

  In addition, after the start of the ART, the number of remaining games is decremented by one each time one game is consumed, and if a special role is won before the remaining game becomes zero, it is determined that the special role has been won. The bonus confirmation notification shown is performed. At the same time as the winning of the special role, RT2 ends, the ART is interrupted, and the counting of the ART games is also interrupted accordingly. Thereafter, the bonus is controlled to the corresponding bonus after the winning of the special role that has been won. At the time when the sub role wins and the transition to RT1 is made at RT3, which shifts after the bonus ends, the ART finalization notification is performed, and the control of the AT is resumed. Along with this, by moving to RT2 again through the preparation state, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is restarted, and the counting of the remaining games of the ART is also restarted. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above.

  When the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of the ART, if the number of remaining navigation stocks is not 0, the corresponding number of games (50 games) is stored in the remaining games of the ART allocated to the RAM 41c. Then, counting of the number of remaining games of the ART is started, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by one. Thereby, ART is continued.

  After the ART is started, the number of remaining games becomes 0, and if the number of remaining navigation stocks is 0, an ART end effect is executed and the control of the AT is ended. As a result, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are not executed, so that it is impossible to avoid the winning of the sub role at the time of winning the push order bell, and the sub role wins to shift to RT1, thereby causing a series of ATs and The control of the ART ends.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines that only the replays GR1 to GR4 in which the promotion replay in which the middle reel or the right reel shifts to RT0 in the stop order in which the first reel is stopped in RT1 wins a prize. It becomes. That is, the promotion replay can be won only when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of winning 7 Replay 1 or 7 Replay 2, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 executes the navigating notification for notifying the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to be identifiable.

[Navigation]
As shown in FIG. 34, the game assistance display 12 includes two displays 12L and 12R capable of turning on / off the first to eighth segments, respectively, and displaying each segment in white, peach, yellow, orange, and red. , Green and blue.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the lighting mode of the game assist display in the navigation notification is, as shown in FIG. 35, the stop order to be notified (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right / middle left, left --- (first left stop), --middle The combination of the segments to be illuminated is different for each of-(the first stop in the middle) and-(the first stop in the right), so that the stop order can be identified from the combination of the segments being lit. For example, if the fourth segment and the fifth segment of the display 12L are turned on, the first segment and the second segment of the display 12R are turned on, and the other segments are turned off, the stop order in the middle and left and right is changed. It becomes identifiable. However, the combination of the segments that are turned on in correspondence with the stop order is not such that the stop order is directly recalled, and it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of the segments that are turned on. It cannot be easily identified without a table.

  Also, in the navigation notification executed when the push order bell is won, the segments illuminated corresponding to the stop order are lit in yellow, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the middle bell wins. Can be identified.

  In the navigation notification executed when winning the 7 replays, the middle notification or the upward replay (replay in the drawing) is displayed by winning the middle replay or the right-up replay (replay in the figure) by illuminating the segments that are lit in blue in the stop order. By performing the stop operation in the stop order, it is possible to identify that the middle replay or the upward replay will win.

  In the navigation notification executed when the 7 replays are won, in the navigation notification for winning the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay, the segments that are lit corresponding to the stop order light up in pink, so that the stop is performed according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to identify that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins.

  In the navigation notification executed when the replays GR1 to GR4 are won, the segments lit in the stop order are lit in red, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the promotion replay wins. That can be identified.

  In the navigation notification executed when the replays GR11 to GR13 are won, the segments lit in the stop order are lit in green, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the special replay wins. That can be identified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by illuminating the eighth segment of the display 12R in red, it is possible to identify that an ART (including AT) is being performed.

Next, the manner of execution of the navigation notification and the navigation effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 36 (a), all segments of the game assistance display 12 are turned off except for a period until the start of the next game when medals are paid out by winning a small role. An image corresponding to the normal state is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the AT is won in this state, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the main controller 41 turns on the eighth segment of the display 12R in red after the elapse of the precursor period, and starts reporting that the ART is being performed. At the same time, the sub-control unit 91 is informed of the acquisition of the navigation stock on the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, the display of the character image of “acquisition of the navigation”), and the notification of the ART decision (for example, the “ART decision” is issued). Display of character images).

  Further, when the navigation target combination is won during the AT or the ART, as shown in FIG. 36 (c) and FIG. 36 (d), the main control unit 41 responds to the game assistance display 12 as the navigation notification. By turning on the segment to notify the stop order and transmitting the stop order command, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect.

  At this time, the winning combination is different and the winning role is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, but if the stop order for winning the target role is the same, for example, when the push order bell wins When the stop order for winning the middle bell and the stop order for winning the promotion bell at the time of winning the replay GR1 to GR4 are the same, the stop order is identifiably illuminated by the navigation notification of the game auxiliary display 12. Although the combination of the segments is the same, the winning combination can be identified by different lighting colors. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the push order bell is won, the lit segment turns yellow, and the stop operation according to the notified stop order is performed, whereby the middle bell wins. 36D, when the replays GR1 to GR4 are won, the segment to be lit becomes orange, thereby performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. This makes it possible to identify that the promotion replay has won.

  In the navigation effect, the image of the stop order is the same, but the image of the winning combination is displayed so that the winning combination can be identified. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the push order bell is won, in addition to the image notifying the stop order, “bell” is displayed, and the stop operation according to the notified stop order is performed. 36, it becomes possible to recognize that the middle row bell wins. As shown in FIG. 36 (d), when the replay GR1 to GR4 is elected, "Bell-Replay-Replay" is added to the image notifying the stop order. Is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the promotion replay wins by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  When the number of remaining games in the ART becomes 0 and the navigation stock also becomes 0 and the ART ends, the main control unit 41 sets the eighth segment of the display 12R as shown in FIG. The light is turned off, and the notification that the ART is being performed ends.

  In addition, when the navigation target combination is won during the AT or the ART, as shown in FIG. 37, the main control unit 41 starts the game regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Navigation information is continued until all reels stop. At this time, when the small winning combination is won, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over a period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. At this time, the payout number of medals is displayed in red, which is not used in the navigation notification, so that it is possible to clearly distinguish whether the notification is the navigation notification or the payout number.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to (d), the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. However, if the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, a stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, as illustrated in FIG. The navigation effects are to be terminated from that point.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the stop order of only the first stop reel matches at the time of winning 7 replays and the win of replays GR11 to GR13, the target role will be irrespective of the stop order after the second stop reel. You will win a prize. That is, after the second stop reel, if a stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, the target combination can be won. For this reason, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, when the 7 replays are won and when the replays GR11 to GR13 are won, the lighting modes of the segments that can identify the stop order in the middle left and right and left and right, the middle left right and the middle right right A common lighting mode is applied as a lighting mode of a segment that can identify the stop order of the above, and a lighting mode of a segment that can identify the stop order of the middle right and left and the middle right and left.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sorts and sorts not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel by lottery or the like at the time of winning 7 replays and winning the replays GR11 to GR13. Based on the result, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel is notified by the navigation effect.

  For example, when the replay GR12 is won, the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is set to the first stop, so that the stop order of the center left, right, center right and left is changed as shown in FIGS. 38 (a) and (b). In contrast to the navigation notification performed in the lighting mode of the identifiable segment, in the navigation effect, a notification mode in which the stop order in the middle and left and right shown in FIG. 38A is notified, and a center right and left shown in FIG. The stop order is notified in any one of the notification modes in which the stop order is notified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a prize notification effect for notifying that the player has won any of the winning lines LN in a winning combination.

  In the prize notification effect, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of the symbols aligned on the prize line LN according to the winning combination (for example, when a middle bell or the like having the same symbol in the prize line LN wins), or invalid. Index symbols aligned with the lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, when a symbol falling on the winning line LN does not become the same symbol, but a downward-sloping bell or the like with the same index symbol aligned on the invalid line wins) ), The lighting mode of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area is changed, and an image indicating the winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby notifying that the winning has been achieved.

  In the present embodiment, the effect of notifying that the winning combination has been won by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and changing the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as the winning notification effect. An effect of notifying that the role has been won may be applied by another effect device such as a sound output, effect effect LED 52, or the like.

  The sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the prize notification effect when the role is won, but performs the stop operation in the recommended stop order in the normal state and when the navigation notification is not performed. Is won, a navigation notification is executed, a stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, and a winning notification effect is executed when any of the winning roles is performed, whereas the normal state and the navigation notification are performed. Is not executed, the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the recommended stop order, and if one of the winning roles is won, the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed according to the stop order other than the notified stop order. Does not execute a winning notification effect.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and (b), when the push order bell is won, the navigation notification is executed, and when the stop operation is performed in the notified stop order and the middle bell wins, the winning notification is made. While the effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 39 (c) and 39 (d), the stop order other than the stop order informed even though the navigation notification was executed when the push order bell was won. When the stop operation is performed and the sub-combination A wins, the winning notification effect is not executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the configuration including the main control unit 41 for controlling the game and the sub-control unit 91 for controlling the production, the main control unit 41 Control that informs the reel stop order that is advantageous to the player in an identifiable manner, that is, control that performs navigation notification, so that even if an abnormality occurs in the sub-control unit 91, it may affect the player's advantage. Can be prevented.

  In addition, in the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12, for example, the same stop order is discriminatively notified at the time of winning of the pushing order bell at which the middle bell wins and at the time of winning of the replays GR1 to GR4 at which the promotion replay wins. Even in such a case, since the notification is made in different lighting colors, even if the stop order identified by the navigation notification is the same, the role of winning by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified by the lighting color at that time. Can be recognized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop order notified in the navigation notification is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the like by the sub control unit 91 are notified. Can be focused on in the stop order informed by the navigation effect using. Further, even when the navigation effect does not function, the stop order can be identified by using a correspondence table or the like. The notification mode that is difficult to identify immediately corresponds to, for example, a mode in which an identification symbol, an identification number, or the like determined according to an operation procedure such as a stop sequence is notified.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification, but as described in a modified example described later, The operation procedure may be notified in a notification mode in which the stop order notified in the navigation notification can be immediately identified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the navigation notification is executed by the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 stops the notification by the liquid crystal display 51 in the notification mode that is more noticeable than the navigation notification. Control is performed so that the order can be identified so as to be identifiable. By using an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to inform the player in an appropriate manner of a reel stop order that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the notification mode that is more conspicuous than the navigation notification is a notification mode in which the navigation effect is performed on a screen larger than the game auxiliary display 12 in which the navigation notification is performed, a notification mode in which the navigation effect is performed by a plurality of effect devices, Any information mode or the like that can immediately grasp the operation procedure may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the control unit 91 continues the navigation effect from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but the stop order does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the, the navigation effect is terminated from the point in time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, and the stop operation is performed in an operation procedure different from the notified stop order. When the notification by the navigation notification is continued, the content of the notification can be confirmed thereafter, but the notification by the liquid crystal display 51 that is notified in a more prominent manner than the navigation notification ends. It can be prevented by the troublesome I think to a player in case you make a mistake.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the control unit 91 continues the navigation effect from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but the stop order does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the above, the navigation effect is terminated when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, but the main control unit 41 stops in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Regardless of whether or not the operation has been performed, the navigation notification is continued for a period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, and the sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the stop operation has been performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. The navigation effect may be continued for a period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, or the main control unit 41 may also perform the operation from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. If the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, the navigation notification is continued from the time when the stop operation is performed that does not match the notified stop order. Ending, the sub-control unit 91 also continues the navigation effect from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order that does not match, the navigation effect may be ended from the time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, or the main control unit 41 may include: As long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the notification, the navigation notification is continued from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification. In this case, the navigation control is terminated from the time when a stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, while the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the stop operation has been performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Alternatively, a configuration in which the navigation effect is continued from the start of the game to the stop of all reels may be adopted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the stop order of only the first stop reel matches at the time of winning 7 replays and the win of replays GR11 to GR13, the target role will be irrespective of the stop order after the second stop reel. You will win a prize. That is, after the second stop reel, if the stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, the target combination can be won, so that the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41 determines that the replay GR11 At the time of winning of ~ 13, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the middle left and right and the middle of the left and right, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the middle left and right and the middle right and the left, the middle of the right and left and the middle of the right and left A common lighting mode is applied to each of the segments whose order can be identified. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sorts and sorts not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel by lottery or the like at the time of winning 7 replays and winning the replays GR11 to GR13. Based on the result, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel is notified by the navigation effect, and the liquid crystal display can be performed without increasing the load on the main control unit 41. The stop order can be notified in various notification modes by the effect device such as the device 51.

  In the present embodiment, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, at the time of winning 7 replays and at the time of winning the replays GR11 to GR13, a lighting mode of a segment capable of identifying a stop order in the left middle right and the left and right middles, A common lighting mode is applied as a lighting mode of a segment that can identify the stop order of the middle left and right and the middle right and left, and a lighting mode of a segment that can identify the stop order of the middle right and left and the middle right and left. At the time of winning, at the time of winning of the replays GR11 to GR13, the lighting mode of the segment capable of identifying the stop order of the middle left and right, the lighting mode of the segment capable of identifying the stop order of the middle left and right, the segment capable of identifying the stop order of the middle left and right Lighting mode, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the middle right and left stop order, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the right and left middle stop order, and the stop order of the right middle left The lighting mode of segment may perform navigation notification by distributing respectively. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may be configured to notify only the stop order of the first stop reel by the navigation effect at the time of winning 7 replays and at the time of winning the replays GR11 to GR13.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a winning combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not always execute a winning notification effect, but executes a navigation notification, and performs a stop operation according to the notified stop order. When a winning combination is won, a prize notification effect is executed, whereas a navigation notification is executed, a stop operation is performed according to a stop order other than the notified stop order, and if any of the roles wins, The prize notification effect is not executed, the stop order is notified by the navigation notification, and if a stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the notified stop order and any of the winning combinations is won, the prize notification effect is performed. Since it is not executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being impressed that the winning combination is won even if the notified stop order is ignored.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 39 (c) and (d), even if the navigation notification is executed, the role of winning when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the notified stop order is straight. Although the same or similar symbols are not arranged, the role of winning when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the notified stop order, even though the navigation notification is executed, is the same or similar in a straight line. In the case of a configuration in which the symbols are aligned, that is, the winning combination can be grasped at a glance, by not executing the winning notification effect, the winning combination can be achieved even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored. This can prevent the player from being impressed with this.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is not executed, when a prize is won, the prize notification effect is executed.In spite of the navigation notification being executed, the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order notified. When the player wins the prize, the prize notification effect may not be executed. Even in such a configuration, the player is informed that the winning combination will be achieved even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored. It can prevent impressing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed using the game assist display 12 which displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and an error code indicating the content of the error when the error occurs. That is, since the navigation notification is performed by using the game auxiliary display 12 that can display information other than the navigation notification, the notification means for performing the navigation notification is shared with the notification means for notifying the other information as well as the navigation notification. can do.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is shared with the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and an error code indicating the content of the error when an error occurs, a notification mode displayed in the navigation notification And the notification mode of the number of payouts or the notification mode of the error code are preferably different from each other (for example, a notification mode in which the display color is different, a notification mode in which the display contents are not duplicated, and the like). In addition, it is possible to prevent the notification contents displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 from being erroneously recognized.

  Further, for example, when an error is detected during the progress of the game, an error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when the error is detected, but the error state is not controlled until the end of the game. When an error is detected during the execution of the navigation notification, it is preferable that the error notification is not displayed and the navigation notification is continued until the end of the game. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the content notified by the error can not be confirmed and the player is disadvantaged. Further, in this case, it is preferable to notify that an error has been detected using a segment not used in the navigation notification (for example, the eighth segment of the display 12L). In this manner, the navigation notification is performed. It is possible to recognize that an error has been detected while continuing.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and an error code indicating the content of the error when an error occurs. As will be described in a modified example described later, a configuration may be adopted in which navigation notification is performed using a dedicated display device.

  In the present embodiment, as the operation procedure notified by the navigation notification, the reels are operated in the stop order, that is, any one of the plurality of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the plurality of reels. Although the operation procedure is applied, an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, or an operation procedure based on a combination of the stop sequence and the operation timing may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure randomly determined from a plurality of operation procedures is notified as the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification. However, the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification is provided. May be a fixed operating procedure.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning combination is different, and the winning operation is different by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order. However, when the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, the game The combination of the segments that are illuminated so that the stop order can be identified by the navigating notification of the auxiliary display 12 is the same, but the illumination color is different, so that the winning combination can be identified. It is good also as composition which can identify a winning combination by making information by blinking, and information which changes the switching speed of blinking. Further, as described in a modified example described later, a configuration may be employed in which a winning combination can be identified by displaying information different in display content. In particular, when one side is lit and the other side is flashing, the flashing switching speed is different, and the display content is different, the winning combination is different and the stop operation according to the notified stop order is performed. If the winning combination is different, but the stop order for winning the target combination is the same, the winning combination can be identified even by performing the navigation notification using the display device of the single color display.

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination is different, and the different combination that is derived by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order is a middle bell and a promotion replay (push order bell and replay GR1 to GR4). ), That is, one is a small role with payout of medals, the other is a replay role with the provision of a replay, and a role with the transition of the game state, a middle replay or a right-up replay, a blue 7 replay or a red 7 replay. And special replay (7 replays and replay GR11 to 13), that is, one is a replaying role accompanied by a replay, but one is a replaying role without a transition of a game state, and the other is a replaying role with a transition of a gaming state. Although the accompanying role is applied, when the first symbol combination is derived on one line when the first symbol combination is derived on one line when the first symbol combination is derived on one line, the first symbol combination is derived on one line. A second symbol combination different from the set is derived (for example, a winning combination is obtained when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is completed and a combination of “bell-replay-replay” is completed). In the case of operation by a specific operation procedure, the former is derived for a specific symbol combination on the first line, while the latter is specified for a second line different from the first line. (For example, a middle replay in which the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned with the winning line LN and a right-upward replay in which the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned with the invalid line LM4), When the first operation is performed in accordance with the operation procedure described above, the former is derived as the first small role with the provision of the first number of medals, while the latter is performed in the second state with the provision of the second number of medals. A role is derived (for example, a middle bell with payout of eight medals and a sub-role B with payout of one medal). When operated in a specific operation procedure, the former grants medals. A small role is derived, while the latter is a replay with a replay or a special role with a transition of the game state (for example, a middle bell with a medal and a replay of a replay). BB) with a middle replay or a transition of the gaming state with the grant, and when operated in a specific operation procedure, the former is derived from the re-gaming role with the re-gaming, whereas the latter is the gaming state. A special combination with a transition is derived. When operated in a specific operation procedure, the first special combination with a transition to the first gaming state is derived, whereas the second special combination with a transition to the first gaming state is derived. The first with the transition to the second gaming state different from the first gaming state The second special role is derived (for example, BB with a shift to BB and RB with a shift to RB), a combination thereof, and the like. Further, the hand with the transition of the gaming state is not limited to the special hand, and a specific hand among the small hand, the replay, and the loss may be applied.

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

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the lottery conditions 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 28 are provided as the lottery conditions for performing the AT lottery, but other lottery conditions may be provided. For example, as in the case of the lottery conditions 4 and 5, the so-called lottery condition that is satisfied when the player reaches the ceiling may be a lottery condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) have been used since the end of the previous BB. Alternatively, a lottery condition that is established when the number of wins of a so-called rare role such as watermelon or cherry has reached a predetermined number (for example, 50) may be used.

  In addition, when the lottery condition that is satisfied by reaching the ceiling is satisfied, the winning probability of the navigation stock grant in the AT lottery is higher than in the normal AT lottery, and the number of navigation stocks to be granted is greater than in the normal AT lottery. In some cases, only the right to control is given to the CZ (chance zone), but when the lottery condition is satisfied when another rare role is won, in addition to the right to control to the CZ, The navigation stock may also be provided. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the player from continuing the progress of the game more than necessary, and it is possible to prevent the player from sinking.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed based on the lottery conditions and the winning probability shown in FIG. 28 during the non-AT and during the AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The lottery conditions and winning probabilities in the AT lottery may be different between and during the AT.

[About expected effects shown in FIG. 29]
In the present embodiment, the expected effects (foreboding effects, notification effects) shown in FIG. 29 are performed based on the execution of the AT lottery during the non-AT, and the provision of the navigation stock at the time of the first hit during the non-AT Was produced by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the expected effect shown in FIG. 29 is performed based on the execution of the AT lottery during the AT, and may be an effect that expects the player to give the navigation stock at the time of the additional winning during the AT.

  In addition to the Navistock, the expected effect is performed based on the execution of the CZ lottery for determining whether to grant the right to control to the CZ, and the player is expected to grant the right to control to the CZ. It may be an effect to make it. That is, the indication effect may be an effect indicating to the player whether or not the CZ is given, and the notification effect is an effect for notifying the player whether or not the CZ is added after the indication effect. It may be. In addition, the expected effect may be an effect that expects the grant of another privilege.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the effect contents of the notification effect are different depending on the number of games determined by the notification game number lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, depending on the number of games determined by the number-of-notification-games lottery, the effect content of the indication effect may be different, or both the indication effect and the notification effect may be different.

  Further, in the notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery shown in FIG. 29, the number of games and the effect type up to the main notification may be determined according to the number of navigation stocks provided.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games required for the second and third sets of notification effects is always larger than the number of games required for the first sets of notification effects, but this is not a limitation. The number of games required for the first set of notification effects may be the same as the number of games required for the second and third sets of notification effects, or the number of games required for the first set of notification effects In some cases, the number of games required for the second or third set of the notification effect may be smaller than in the second and third sets. However, in such a case, when the indication effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed in the execution of the AT lottery a plurality of times, the second set is more than the average number of games required for the first set of the notification effect. It is preferable that the average value of the number of games required for the notification effect of the third set is larger. For example, when the number of notification games is determined to be 22 games, the effect type of the expected effect is determined to be the second notification effect a that requires a larger number of games than the number of games required for the first notification effect. In some cases, the second notification effect b requires a smaller number of games than the number of games required for the first notification effect, and the second notification effect a is determined more than the probability of the second notification effect b. May be higher.

  Thus, when the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the game effect of the second and third sets of the notification effect is longer than the game effect of the first set with respect to the provision of the navigation stock. Is more likely to be expected. In other words, when the precursor effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed, the later notification effect is more likely to expect the player to be given a longer navigation stock than the previous notification effect. . For this reason, when repeatedly performing the indication effect indicating the provision of the navigation stock and the notification effect notifying whether the navigation stock is provided, it is possible to sufficiently improve the player's expectation.

  In the present embodiment, after the AT lottery, first, the number of games until the main information is notified to the player as to whether or not the navi stock is given by the notification game number lottery is determined. By determining one effect type from among the effect types prepared in advance as a scenario in accordance with the determined number of games, whether or not to repeatedly execute the precursor effect and the notification effect, and the number of games required for the precursor effect, The number of games required for the notification effect was determined. However, as described above, the present invention is not limited to the case where the number of games before the main notification is determined in advance and a scenario is prepared in advance in accordance with the predetermined number of games. For example, after the AT lottery, it is determined whether or not to repeatedly execute the indication effect and the notification effect according to whether or not the AT has been won. Thereafter, from among a plurality of types of games, the number of games required for each indication effect is determined. And the number of games required for each notification effect may be determined. The determination as to whether or not to repeatedly execute the sign effect and the notification effect may be made such that the sign effect and the notification effect are repeatedly executed when the AT is elected, compared to when the AT is not elected. In addition, each foreboding production so that the number of games required for the second and third sets of the notification production is always larger than the number of games required for the first set of notification production, or on average. And the number of games required for each notification effect may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games required for the first set notification effect is one game, but a plurality of games may be provided. Even in the case of a plurality of games, the number of games required for the notification effect to be repeated thereafter may be always greater than the number of games required for the first set of notification effects, or may be larger on average.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the notification game number lottery and the expected effect lottery shown in FIG. 29. However, the main control unit 41 executes the sub-control and executes a command indicating the result. It may be transmitted to the unit 91.

[About expected production shown in FIG. 30]
In the present embodiment, the expected effects (foreboding effects, notification effects) shown in FIG. 30 are effects that expect the player to give the Navistock. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expected effect is performed based on the execution of the CZ lottery for determining whether to grant the right to control to the CZ, and makes the player expect the grant of the right to control to the CZ. It may be directing. That is, the indication effect may be an effect indicating to the player whether or not the CZ is given, and the notification effect is an effect for notifying the player whether or not the CZ is added after the indication effect. It may be. In addition, the expected effect may be an effect that expects the grant of another privilege.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30A, the effect type is determined according to whether or not the navigation stock is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The effect type may be determined according to the number.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the strong navi is more flashy than the weak navi by providing decorations not in the weak navi in the stop order image, Depending on the method, the strong navigator may be made more flashy than the weak navigator. For example, in the case of the weak navigation, the sound indicating the stop order is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, whereas in the case of the strong navigation, the sound indicating the stop order is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Is also good.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the strong navigation is always executed during the precursor period by using the navigation effect manner lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (b), and is always determined in the game following the precursor period in the non-precursor period. It was decided to execute weak navigation. However, the control for determining the navigation effect may be made different depending on the table, without being limited to the one that determines the mode of the navigation effect. For example, in the same way, whether the weak navigation or the strong navigation is to be executed is determined at random regardless of whether it is during the precursor period. The control for changing the navigation may be performed, and the control for changing to the weak navigation may be performed even if the game is determined to be the strong navigation in the game next to the warning period in the non-aura period.

  In the present embodiment, the weak navigator is always executed in the game following the aura period in the non-aura period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The game to be executed may be one in which weak navigation is always executed.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect performed in the display area 51a is distinguished between the weak navigation and the strong navigation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be distinguished from a strong navigation. For example, in the navigation notification, when the game auxiliary display 12 is lit, the navigation may be weak, and when the game auxiliary display 12 blinks, the navigation may be strong. Also in the navigation notification, the strong navigation may be executed during the precursor period, and the weak navigation may be executed in the game next to the precursor period in the non-precursor period or the game in which the navigation effect is executed first.

  In the present embodiment, the two types of navigation effects are weak navigation and strong navigation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the navigator production, the strong navigator that can be expected to provide the most navistock, the navigator that cannot be expected to be given more than the strong navigator, but the weak navigator that can be expected to give the navistock slightly, It may be distinguished from normal navigation, which cannot be expected. In such a case, the strong navigator or the weak navigator is executed during the aura period, whereas the normal navigator is performed in the game next to the aura period or the game in which the navigation effect is performed first. There may be. In this way, a navigation effect that can be expected to provide the navigation stock is executed during the precursor period, and a navigation effect that cannot be expected to provide the navigation stock is performed after the end of the precursor period. It can prevent the agitation of the elderly and can also indicate that the precursor period has ended. In addition, while strong navigation is always performed during the precursor period, weak navigation is performed in the game next to the precursor period or the game in which the navigation effect is performed first, and in other games, the normal navigation is performed. Navigation may be executed. In this way, a navigation effect in which the provision of the navigation stock is most expected during the precursor period is performed, and thereafter, a navigation effect in which the provision of the navigation stock can be expected only slightly is performed after the completion of the precursor period. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the player's expectations from being unnecessarily fueled, and to indicate that the precursor period has ended.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the expected effect lottery and the navigation effect mode lottery shown in FIG. 30. However, the main control unit 41 executes the subroutine and executes a command indicating the result. It may be transmitted to the unit 91.

[About 7 Navi production]
In the present embodiment, the 7-navi effect is an effect that expects the player to give the navi stock. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the 7-navigation production is performed based on the fact that the CZ lottery for determining whether to grant the right to control to the CZ is performed, and the player is expected to grant the right to control to the CZ. It may be an effect to make it. Also, the 7-navigation effect may be an effect that expects to give other benefits.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, when either the lottery condition 8 or the lottery condition 9 is satisfied, 7 navigation effects of any of the effect type α and the effect type β are always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the 7-navigation effect may not be executed depending on the lottery result. For example, depending on which of the lottery condition 8 and the lottery condition 9 is satisfied, it may be determined whether or not the 7-navigation effect is to be executed, and the effect type when the 7-navi effect is to be executed. In addition, depending on whether or not the AT has been won, it may be determined whether or not the 7-navigation effect is to be executed, and the effect type when the 7-navi effect is to be executed. Further, it may be determined whether or not the 7-navigation effect is to be executed, and the effect type when the 7-navigation effect is to be executed, in accordance with the assigned navi stock.

  In the present embodiment, the winning type “7 replay” that triggers the execution of the 7-navigation effect indicates that seven symbols are displayed on the line when both the stop order and the stop timing are a specific operation procedure. The match was derived. For this reason, the 7-navigation effect is for informing both the stop order and the stop timing for deriving the seven symbol arrangements. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “7 replays” may be such that when only the stop order is a specific operation procedure, seven symbol arrangements are derived on the line. In this case, the 7-navigation effect may be such that only the stop order for deriving the seven symbol arrangements is notified. Further, the “7 replays” may be such that when only the stop timing is a specific operation procedure, seven symbol arrangements are derived on the line. In this case, the 7-navigation effect may notify only the stop timing for deriving the 7 symbol alignment.

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 33 exemplifies the case of notifying the addition of the navigation stock when the stop order is incorrect at the first stop and when the stop timing is incorrect at the second stop. In addition, even if the stop timing is incorrect in the first stop or the stop order is incorrect in the second stop, the addition of the navigation stock may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, it has been proposed to derive the seven-pattern matching by the seven-navigation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to the seven-pattern matching, and for example, a seven-pattern matching such as a bell-pattern matching or a BAR-pattern matching. It may be one that prompts to derive another specific symbol arrangement. In addition, the 7-navi production is not limited to the one that executes the 7-navigation effect when the replaying game such as 7-replay is elected, but the 7-navigation production that is executed when the small combination such as the downward-sloping bell or the right-down watermelon is elected. Or a 7-navigation effect may be executed when a special role such as BB is won.

  In the present embodiment, a character image displayed in the display area 51a is composed of an effect type α that is unlikely to derive the seven symbol arrangement and an effect type β that is unlikely to derive the seven symbol arrangement. It was different, but not limited to this. For example, the effect type α and the effect type β may be distinguished not only by the character image but also by other images, or the effect type α and the effect type β may be distinguished by sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. . In addition, the effect type β having a high possibility of deriving the seven symbol arrangement is such that the 7 navigation effect is executed in a more flashy manner than the effect type α having a low possibility of deriving the seven symbol arrangement. Is also good. In this way, the player operates the stop switch carefully so as to derive seven symbol arrangements in accordance with the 7-navigation effect when the 7-navigation effect in the fancy mode is executed, and the 7-navigation in the non-fancy mode. When the effect is executed, the stop switch is appropriately operated without following the 7-navi effect. Even in such a case, it is notified that the navigation stock is given at a timing when a symbol other than the seven symbols is derived, so that the player can easily recognize that the navigation stock has been assigned. Can be.

  In addition, at the timing when the player derives a symbol other than the seven symbols, a character image or the like of "missing eyes" is displayed in the display area 51a to notify the player that the derivation of the seven symbols has been erroneously performed. It may be. Then, it may be informed that the navigation stock is provided at the timing when the character image of “missing eyes” is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the navi stock is given in the same manner when the seven symbol arrangement is derived according to the seven navigation effects and when a symbol other than the seven symbols is derived without following the seven navigation effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may notify that the navigation stock is provided in a different manner. For example, when a seven-pattern set is derived, a character image is displayed together with a character image of “7-pattern acquisition!” In the display area 51a, whereas when a pattern other than the seven-pattern is derived, A character image of simply “acquire navigation!” May be displayed in the display area 51a. In this way, the player can be entertained by different notification modes of the notification of the addition of the navigation stock.

  In the present embodiment, the control of the AT is notified by displaying the character image of "AT" on the display lamp 51c at the timing when the symbols other than the seven symbols are derived. The timing of notifying the control is not limited to this. For example, after the notification of the addition of the navigation stock is notified by displaying the character image of “acquire navigation !!” in the display area 51a, the control to the AT is notified at the timing when all the symbols are derived. The control to the AT may be notified at the start of the next game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the 7-navigation effect lottery shown in FIG. 32. However, the main control unit 41 executes the lottery and transmits a command indicating the result to the sub-control unit 91. May be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image of “AT” on the indicator light 51c to notify the control to the AT, but, for example, the main control unit 41 The control to the AT may be notified using a means such as the game assistance display device 12.

[About the degree of transmission]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that a difference in the degree of transmission is provided depending on the presence or absence of the transmission portion 502 in a plurality of types of symbols. In the following, a design with a high degree of transparency is referred to as a "highly transparent design", and a design with a low degree of transparency is referred to as a "lowly transparent design". The symbol drawn in the symbol region 513X is referred to as a “specific symbol”. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the high transparency symbol is a “7” symbol, the low transparency symbol is a symbol other than the “7” symbol, and the specific symbol is a predetermined symbol ( In the present embodiment, it has been described that the symbol is a “bell” symbol with a symbol number 20). However, the following method may be used as a method for providing a difference in the degree of transmission between a plurality of types of symbols.

  As a first technique, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided based on the transmittance of the entire symbol. For example, a high transmittance design may be a design with a high transmittance as a whole, and a low transmittance design may be a design with a low transmittance as a whole. For example, a high transmittance design may be printed with a predetermined ink that increases the transmittance, or the amount (thickness) of the frame formed on the back of the design may be reduced. Further, the low transmittance design may be printed with a predetermined ink having a low transmittance, or the amount (thickness) of the frame formed on the back of the design may be increased. In other words, when the first technique is used, a symbol with a low transmittance (a low transmittance symbol) is drawn on the other end 513, and a symbol with a high transmittance (a high transmittance symbol) is drawn as a whole. ) Is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  Further, the level of the transmittance may be determined based on whether or not the transmittance is higher than a predetermined transmittance. The transmittance of one symbol is compared with the transmittance of another symbol to determine whether the transmittance is higher. You may do so. The determination as to whether or not the transmittance is high may be made by irradiating light to the design by the LED unit 55 and visually inspecting by the inspector. You may make it judge from a result.

  The low transmittance design may be a design having a transmittance of 0% (that is, a design in which light from the LED unit 55 is not transmitted at all). The high transmittance design may be a design having a transmittance of 100% (that is, a design in which all the light from the LED unit 55 is transmitted).

  As a second method, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided based on the total area of the transmission sections. For example, the high transmittance design is a design in which the total area of the transmission portions is large, and the low transmittance design is a design in which the total area of the transmission portions is small. In other words, when the second method is used, a symbol having a small total area of the transmitting portions (a low transmittance symbol) is drawn on the other end portion 513, and a symbol having a large total area of the transmitting portions (a high transmittance symbol). ) Is drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  Further, as a third technique, a difference in the degree of transmission may be provided depending on the number of transmission sections. For example, the high transmittance design is a design having a large number of transparent portions, and the low transmittance design is a design having a small number of transparent portions. That is, when the third technique is used, a symbol having a small number of transparent portions (a low transmittance symbol) is drawn on the other end portion 513, and a symbol having a large number of transparent portions (a high transmittance symbol). , Are drawn in the entire symbol area other than the symbol area 513X.

  In addition, among the first to third techniques and the technique determined based on “presence / absence of transmissive part” described in the present embodiment, a technique of combining at least two of the low transmissivity symbol and the high transmissivity symbol is used. May be determined. In this case, an inspector or the like may determine the degree of light transmission and determine the low transmittance design and the high transmittance design visually.

  In the present embodiment, the specific symbol (the symbol drawn on the other end 513) has been described as a symbol having a low degree of transparency (in the present embodiment, a symbol having no transparent portion 502). However, the specific symbol may be a symbol that has not been subjected to contraction printing, regardless of the degree of transmission. For example, when a plurality of types of symbols have a transparent portion and include a design that has been subjected to contraction printing and a design that has a transmission portion but has not been subjected to contraction printing, the specific design includes a transmission portion. It is also possible to have a design that has but has not been subjected to shrink printing. Even when the specific design has a transparent portion but is not subjected to contraction printing, it is possible to prevent the effect when light is emitted from the LED unit 55 from being impaired.

  In the present embodiment, the high transmittance design has been described as the “7” design. However, the high transparency design may be another design (for example, a “7” design). Further, it is preferable that the high transparency symbol is a symbol to which a privilege which is advantageous for the player is given by being derived. Here, the bonus is a gaming value (eg, the number of medals that have been wagered, the number of medals inserted, etc.) used for performing a game, such as a transition to a bonus state in which the winning probability of the navigation stock, a predetermined role (such as a small role) is improved. A value that directly affects the value of the game value (payout rate of medals or game balls) to the game value to the player may be given to the game ball). Other benefits may be values that are beneficial to the player in the course of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not a so-called AT latency that has already acquired the number of AT games but is determined to be controlled by the AT while being in a non-AT state, or a notification. When it is performed, information that is executed so as to be actually in the AT latency with a predetermined reliability (that is, latency suggestion information that suggests the AT latency) may be reported.

  In addition, as a privilege, execution of a privilege effect (such as the appearance of a special character), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, and collection of a certain number in a game store where a gaming machine is installed. Points may be exchanged for a predetermined service, and a QR code (registered trademark) that allows a privilege image or privilege information to be downloaded from a predetermined website may be displayed.

[About overlapping part 422]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, the area of the surplus area 508X and the area of the symbol area 513X are the same, and the surplus part 508 and the other end 513 are described as overlapping. . However, the present invention is not limited to FIG. 27A, and may be a method of overlapping as shown in FIG. 27B or 27C. The bold line indicates the overlapping portion 422.

  FIG. 27B is a diagram illustrating a case where the area of the remainder region 508X is smaller than the area of the symbol region 513X. As shown in FIG. 27B, when the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are overlapped, one end 505 exists below the bell symbol 510 (on the back side). With the overlapping method shown in FIG. 27B, the surplus portion 508 can be made smaller than in the case of FIG. 27A, and the cost of the reel sheet 400 can be reduced.

  FIG. 27C is a diagram showing a case where the area of the surplus area is larger than the area of the symbol area 513X. By the overlapping method as shown in FIG. 27B, the area of the overlapping portion 422 can be made larger than in the case of FIG. 27A, and can be fixed more firmly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that a symbol having a low degree of transmission is drawn on the other end 513 forming the overlapping portion 422. However, a design with a high degree of transparency may be drawn on the other end 513 forming the overlapping portion 422. In this case, in the other end portion 513 forming the overlapping portion 422, a portion having a high degree of transmission (for example, the transmission portion 502) of the symbol having a high degree of transmission is not drawn, and a portion having a low degree of transmission is drawn. What should I do? Specifically, when the bell symbol 510 shown in FIG. 27B has a transparent portion, the transparent portion is not drawn on the overlapping portion but drawn on a portion different from the overlapping portion (a portion that does not overlap). To do. With such a configuration, it is possible not to impair the effect when light is emitted from the LED unit 55, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in arranging the symbols.

  When a portion having a high degree of transmission (for example, the transmission portion 502) is drawn on the overlapping portion 422, a post-processing for increasing the transmittance is performed on the overlapping portion 422 on the back side of the portion having a high degree of transmission. May be executed. The post-processing is, for example, a process of hollowing out the overlapping portion 422 on the back side of the portion having a high degree of transmission. By performing such post-processing, it is possible not to impair the effect when light is emitted from the LED unit 55, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the arrangement of symbols.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are described as overlapping the reel sheet 400. However, the reel sheet 400 may be wound without such overlap. Specifically, the extra portion 508 is not provided. That is, one end of the reel sheet 400 is not 505 but 508A. When winding the reel sheet 400, the contact 508 </ b> A and the other end 504 are in contact with each other, and an adhesive portion is provided on the back side of the reel sheet 400 so as to maintain the contact. The bonding portion is, specifically, a bonding member extending in a predetermined direction (for example, a rectangular bonding tape or the like). Specifically, the bonding member is bonded so as to straddle the corresponding contact portion (that is, the seam 400a). Thus, the reel sheet 400 can be wound annularly without providing the surplus portion 508, and the cost of the reel sheet 400 can be reduced.

  Further, when such an adhesive member is used, the overlapping portion 422 is not formed, but a double structure is formed by the adhesive member and the reel sheet 400 at a portion where the adhesive member is provided. Therefore, it is preferable not to draw a design with a high degree of transmission or to draw a part with a high degree of transmission at the position of the double structure (that is, the position where the adhesive member is applied). Accordingly, it is possible to provide the surplus portion 508 without losing the effect when the LED unit 55 emits light.

  Further, in the case where a design with a high degree of transmission or a portion with a high degree of transmission is drawn in a place where a double structure is formed by the adhesive member and the reel sheet 400, the degree of transmission is high as a post-processing. What is necessary is just to perform the process which cuts out the part of the double structure of the pattern or the back side of the part with a high transparency.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that the adhesive portion is provided in the entire region of the surplus region 508X, and the surplus portion 508 and the other end portion 513 are adhered to form the overlap portion 422. However, the area where the adhesive portion of the remaining area 508X is provided may be a part of the remaining area 508X. For example, an adhesive portion may be provided at the edge of the surplus region 508X on the one end 505 side, and the surplus portion 508 and the other end 513 may be adhered. According to such a configuration, the cost of the bonding portion can be reduced.

[Reel sheet 400]
In the present embodiment, the decorative pattern has been described as a diamond. However, the shape of the decorative pattern is not limited to a rhombus, and may be another shape (for example, a triangular shape). In addition, the decorative pattern has been described as being drawn between adjacent patterns, but is not limited thereto. For example, a decorative pattern may be drawn every predetermined number (for example, two) of patterns, or may be drawn corresponding to a predetermined pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative pattern is described as being drawn on one side of the reel sheet 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative pattern is drawn on both sides of the reel sheet 400. May be.

  In the present embodiment, since the design sheet having a length shorter than the length of the transparent member in the longitudinal direction is bonded to the transparent member, it has been described that the transparent region 508D is formed. However, the target to which the design sheet is adhered is not limited to the transparent member, but may be any member as long as it is a band-shaped member that can be bent in a ring shape. For example, a member having a pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a “pattern member”) may be used. When the design sheet is adhered to such a pattern member, the transparent region 508D is a region where the pattern of the pattern member is drawn. As described above, since the object to which the design sheet is bonded is not limited to the transparent member, the degree of freedom in the manufacturing process of the reel sheet can be increased. In addition, even when the patterned region is provided using the pattern member and the colored region 508C is formed, the colored region 508C is exposed even if the reel sheet 400 cannot be wound properly because the colored region 508C is formed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reel sheet 400 from looking unnatural. Further, even if a pattern member is used, the design sheet can be shortened, so that the cost of the design sheet and the decoration cost can be reduced.

  It has been described that no symbol is drawn on the surplus portion 508 of the present embodiment. However, a symbol may be drawn on the surplus portion 508. Since the surplus portion 508 is overlapped with the other end portion 513, the symbol is not exposed. Therefore, even if a symbol is drawn on the surplus portion 508, there is no problem in the reel sheet winding process.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol with symbol number 0 has been described as a replay symbol having a low degree of transparency. However, the symbol having the symbol number 0 may be a symbol having a high degree of transparency.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that the reel around which the reel sheet 400 is wound is used as a reel for allowing a player to recognize that a predetermined combination has been won. However, the reel may be used, for example, as a reel (so-called sub-reel) used for an effect, instead of a reel for letting the player recognize that a predetermined combination has been won.

  In the present embodiment, "a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified" has been described as a symbol. However, the identification information may be other information such as a symbol, a number, a character, a character, and the like. Even if the identification information is something other than the symbol, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained by drawing the predetermined identification information having a lower transmission degree than the specific identification information in the symbol region 513.

  In the present embodiment, the shape of the reel sheet 400 is described as being a band and a rectangle, but is not limited to this. The shape of the reel sheet 400 may be any shape as long as it is band-shaped and wound in an annular shape. In the present embodiment, the other end 504 and one end 505 are described as being linear, but at least one of the other end 504 and one end 505 may be a curved line.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that the respective reels rotate so that the rotation axis is in the width direction of the slot machine 1 (that is, the symbols appear to fluctuate from top to bottom from a player). However, the rotation axis is not limited to the width direction, but may be the height direction (that is, the player may see the symbol fluctuate from right to left or from left to right). Good. Further, the rotation axis of the reel is not limited to the width direction or the height direction of the slot machine 1, but may be another direction.

  In the present embodiment, the reel has been described as having a single structure. However, the reel may have a double structure or a triple structure. For example, a double reel structure is a structure including an outer reel and an inner reel smaller than the diameter of the outer reel. Thus, the idea of the present embodiment can be applied to at least one of the reels having the double structure.

[About the holding frames 401 and 402]
The description has been made on the assumption that the mark 401d attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 of the present embodiment and used as information for specifying the position where the one end 505 of the reel sheet 400 is located has a triangular shape. However, the mark 401d may be other information (not only symbols but also characters) as long as the winding start position can be specified by a worker who winds the reel sheet 400.

  In addition, the description has been made on the assumption that the mark 401d of the present embodiment corresponds to the one end 505 of the reel sheet 400. However, the mark 401d may be coincident with another part of the reel sheet. Further, it is preferable that the other portion is a portion that can be easily specified by an operator. For example, another location may be “second line 508B”. Since the second line 508B is a boundary between the colored region 508C and the transparent region 508D, the second line 508B can be easily specified by an operator. Further, the mark 401d may be a portion where a symbol with a specific symbol number (for example, 0) matches. As described above, even when the mark 401d matches another portion, the seam 400a is visually recognized when the reel is in the reference state on condition that the reel sheet 400 is appropriately wound. It is preferable to make such a positional relationship.

  Further, the location of the mark 401d may have another shape. For example, the mark 401d may have a convex shape. In this case, a portion of the reel sheet 400 that matches the mark 401d may be a notch. According to such a configuration, the worker can easily align the reel sheet 400 with the holding frames 401 and 402 by engaging the mark 401d with the notch.

  In the present embodiment, the members holding the reel sheet 400 have been described as the holding frames 401 and 402. However, the shape of the holding frame is not limited to this shape. For example, the holding frame may be substantially cylindrical, and the reel sheet 400 may be wound around the outer periphery of the cylindrical shape. In addition, depending on the shape of the holding frames 401 and 402, the reel sheet 400 may not be shaped to be wound around the outer periphery. Further, the reel sheet 400 may be wound in a ring shape and sandwiched by a circular member so that the symbols are exposed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the winding process of the reel sheet 400 is performed by an operator, but the winding process may be automatically performed by a winding device. Even in this case, it is preferable that the winding device be adjusted so that the specific portion of the reel sheet 400 and the mark 401d coincide with each other to perform the winding process.

[Regarding the inspection method for positional deviation]
In the present embodiment, a description has been given assuming that a laser line is used in the position shift inspection method. However, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R assembled to the reel unit 2 align the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R with the notch 408 of the reel mounting board 405 without irradiating the laser line, If there is no misalignment, the seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be aligned on a straight line. It can be found that there is a misalignment between the frame and the holding frames 401 and 402.

  As a method not using a laser line, an inspection instrument provided with a mark at a position where the seam 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R should be originally located when the inspection unit is brought into contact with a predetermined position of the reel unit 2 is used. By comparing the mark provided on the inspection tool with the seam 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 are compared if they do not match. Can be found out.

  The inspection instrument used at this time may be provided with a mark at a position corresponding to each of the seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R so that the seam 400a can be inspected at the same time. Marks may be provided at corresponding positions so that inspection can be performed. Also in this case, if the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch 408 of the reel mounting board 405 are aligned, the seam 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is aligned, so that any one By inspecting only one of the reels with the inspection tool in contact, it is possible to specify whether or not the other reels are out of position with respect to the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402.

  In the above description, when the position where the seam 400a is to be located is brought into contact with a laser line that irradiates a straight line or a predetermined position of the reel unit 2, the seam 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is positioned at the original position. Although an inspection method using an inspection tool provided with a mark is illustrated, any method can be used as long as it is possible to specify whether the position of the seam 400a is a normal position before attaching the reel unit 2 to the housing 1a. A simple inspection method may be used. For example, a mark capable of specifying a position where the joint 400a should be originally located is formed on a member constituting the reel unit 2, and the joint 400a is compared with the mark to determine the position of the joint 400a. It is good also as a structure which can specify whether a position is a normal position.

  After the completion of the slot machine 1, that is, when inspecting the displacement between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 after attaching the reel unit 2 to the housing 1a, the reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R and the reel mounting The notch 408 of the board 405 is aligned with the notch 408. At this time, by inputting a drive signal to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R until the notch 408 is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the reel mounting board 405 The notch 408 can be matched.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, when the reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, and 4 </ b> C are placed on a line (dotted line in FIG. 23) where points A and B of the inspection instrument pass when they are brought into contact with a predetermined position of the front door 1 b. When the inspection instrument formed so that the 2R seam 400a should be at the original position is brought into contact with a predetermined position of the front door 1b, when viewed from a line passing the points A and B of the inspection instrument, A If the point, the point B, and the seam 400a do not match, it can be found that a positional shift between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 has occurred.

  In the above description, the seam 400a between the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is located at a position where the seam 400a should be originally located on a line passing through the points A and B of the inspection instrument when the front door 1b is brought into contact with a predetermined position. The inspection method using the inspection tool formed in the above example is illustrated, but any method that can specify whether the position of the joint 400a is a normal position after the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a. An inspection method may be used. For example, a mark is formed on a member constituting the reel unit 2 or the front door 1b so as to specify a position where the seam 400a should be originally located, and the seam 400a is compared with the mark. It is good also as a structure which can specify whether the position of the joint 400a is a normal position.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are integrally assembled to the reel unit 2, but only one reel is assembled to one reel unit. Even in such a configuration, as described above, the position of the seam 400a of the reel sheet 400 is such that the holding frame 401 is mounted on the reel mounting plate 405 so as not to rotate relatively, and the reel mounting plate 405 is further mounted on the reel motor. And a reel sensor attached to the main body 32b of the reel motor via a sensor attachment plate 480 and a reel attachment board 405 in a state where the reel sensor is attached to the rotor 32d so as to be relatively non-rotatable. The notch 408, that is, the portion where the reel reference position is detected by the reel sensor, is moved to a position that matches. In this case, the reel is configured as a reel unit by attaching the reel sheet 400 to the holding frames 401 and 402 so that the reel sheet 400 is located at a position where the reel sheet 400 is visible without being covered by the reel box configuring the reel unit. By setting the notch 408 of the reel mounting board 405, which is a reference position of the reel in a state where the reel is assembled to the reel box, at the detection position of the reel sensor, a position where the seam 400a of the reel can be visually recognized from the transparent window 3. Therefore, by comparing the reel seam 400a with a normal position specified by an inspection tool or a laser line in contact with the reel unit, a positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found. can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) whose passage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is detected by the reel motor 32L. , 32C, 32R are formed on the reel mounting plate 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d, and are not affected by the molding accuracy of the reel and the mounting accuracy with respect to the rotor 32d, and correspond to the rotation of the reel. By performing the detection of the reference position, it is difficult for the positional shift of the symbol due to the shift between the rotation of the rotor 32d and the rotation of the reel to occur, so that the relationship between the reel and the reference position is accurate. As a result, the position of the seam 400a of the reel when the detected portion (the cutout 408) is aligned with the reference position is less likely to vary, and is specified by an inspection tool or a laser line that is in contact with the seam 400a of the reel and the reel unit. By comparing the position of the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 with each other, it is possible to improve the accuracy of finding the position shift by comparing with the normal position.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) whose passage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is detected by the reel motor 32L. , 32C, and 32R are formed on a reel mounting plate 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d. However, the detected portions are detected when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R detect the passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be formed on a portion other than the reel mounting board 405 such as the reel holding frame 401. Even with such a configuration, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R and the detected portion Are moved to a position where they coincide with each other, so that the reels 351 can be visually recognized without being covered by the reel box 351. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are mounted on the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2, the detection target portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are mounted on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. By setting the sensor to be located at the detection position of the sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, the seam 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R becomes a visible position, so that the seam 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reel unit 2 By comparing it with a normal position specified by an inspection tool or a laser line contacted with the device, a positional shift between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found.

  In the present embodiment, the position of the seam 400a of the reel sheet 400 is such that the holding frame 401 is mounted on the reel mounting board 405 so as to be relatively non-rotatable, and the reel mounting board 405 is mounted on the rotor 32d of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The reel sensor 33L attached via the sensor attachment plate 480 to the main body 32b of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in a state where the reel sensor 33L is attached to the reel box 351 constituting the reel unit 2 so as to be relatively non-rotatable. , 33C, 33R and the notch 408 formed on the reel mounting board 405 are moved to the same position, not only are the positions that are visible without being covered by the reel box 351, but also The reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, and the open surface is closed by the front door 1b. In state, reel seat 400 so as to viewable a position it through transparent window 3 formed in the front door 1b is attached to the holding frame 401 and 402. Thereby, even if the slot machine 1 is completed, that is, even after the reel unit 2 is attached to the housing 1a, it is possible to find the positional deviation between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 as it is. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reel unit 2 is assembled with the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged side by side, and the position of the seam 400a of the reel sheet 400 is such that the holding frame 401 is relatively rotated with respect to the reel mounting plate 405. The reel motors 32L, 32C are mounted immovably, and the reel mounting board 405 is mounted on the rotor 32d of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R so as to be relatively non-rotatable. , 32R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R attached to the main body 32b via the sensor attachment plate 480 and the notch 408 formed on the reel attachment board 405 are moved to the same position. And the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R so that their respective seams 400a are aligned. Sheets 400 is attached to the holding frame 401 and 402. By setting the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R so that the cutouts 408 formed on the reel mounting board 405 coincide with each other in a state where a plurality of reels are assembled to the reel unit 2, the seams of the plurality of reels are set. Since the pieces 400a are aligned on a straight line, the positional shift between the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found from the positional relationship between the joints 400a of the plurality of reels.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case where the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch 408 formed on the reel mounting board 405 are located at positions where the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are aligned with each other in a state where a plurality of reels are arranged and assembled to the reel unit 2. The reel sheet 400 is attached to the holding frames 401 and 402 such that the respective seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are aligned. When the displacement of the reel sheet 400 does not occur, the seam 400a is aligned on a straight line. Therefore, the position shift of the reel sheet 400 with respect to the holding frames 401 and 402 can be found depending on whether the seam 400a is aligned. Preferably, a plurality of reels are arranged and assembled to the reel unit 2. When the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R and the notch 408 formed on the reel mounting board 405 are aligned with each other, the seam 400a of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has a specific positional relationship (for example, Even if the positional relationship between the seams 400a of a plurality of reels is a specific positional relationship, the reel sheet 400 and the holding frames 401, 402 Can be easily found.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) whose passage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is detected by the reel motor 32L. , 32C, 32R are formed on the reel mounting plate 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d, and are not affected by the molding accuracy of the reel and the mounting accuracy with respect to the rotor 32d, and correspond to the rotation of the reel. By performing the detection of the reference position, it is difficult for the positional shift of the symbol due to the shift between the rotation of the rotor 32d and the rotation of the reel to occur, so that the relationship between the reel and the reference position is accurate. This makes it difficult for the positions of the seams 400a of the plurality of reels to vary when the detected portion (the cutout portion 408) is aligned with the reference position, and based on the positional relationship of the seams 400a of the plurality of reels, the reel sheet 400 and the holding frame 401, It is possible to improve the accuracy of finding a positional deviation from the position 402.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detected portion (notch portion 408) whose passage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is detected by the reel motor 32L. , 32C, and 32R are formed on a reel mounting plate 405 for fixing to the rotor 32d. However, the detected portions are detected when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R detect the passage of the reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be formed on a portion other than the reel mounting board 405 such as the reel holding frame 401. Even with such a configuration, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R and the detected portion When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are moved to the same position, the seams 400a of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have a specific positional relationship. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are attached to the holding boxes 401 and 402 so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be detected in a state where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are assembled to the reel box 351 that constitutes the reel unit 2. By setting the reels to be located at the detection positions of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, the seam 400a of the plurality of reels has a specific positional relationship. A positional deviation from the holding frames 401 and 402 can be easily found.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are set to the reference state, the seam 400a is made visible through the see-through window 3. In addition, it was explained that they were arranged in a straight line. However, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively set to the reference state, the positional relationship of the seam 400a of each reel is not limited to a linear positional relationship, and may be another positional relationship. For example, the positional relationship between the seams 400a of the respective reels allows the inspector to intuitively recognize that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are in the reference state when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are in the reference state, respectively. It is preferable that the positional relationship be established.

  As another example of the positional relationship between the seams 400a of the respective reels, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively in the reference state, the seam 400a of the left reel 2L is located at the upper first position, and the center reel 2C The seam 400a is located at a second position shifted downward by a first predetermined distance from the first position, and the seam 400a of the right reel 2R is shifted downward by a second predetermined distance from the second position. It is preferable that the joint 400a of the reel 2L, 2C, and 2R be located at the position and be visible. The first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance may be the same or different. If the first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance are the same, the first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance may be the lengths of the vertical sides of the symbol area. The first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance may be other distances.

[Variation of navigation notification]
In the above embodiment, the winning combination is different, and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order. However, when the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, the game assistance display is performed. The combination of segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified by the navigation notification of the device 12 is the same, but the lighting colors are different, so that the winning combination can be identified.

  On the other hand, in the first modification of the navigation notification, the combination of the segments that are lit in the navigation notification of the game auxiliary display 12 so that the stop order can be identified is different, so that the winning combination can be identified.

  In detail, as shown in FIG. 40, the lighting mode of the game assistance display in the navigation notification is the stop order in which notification is performed (middle left and right, middle right and left, right and left middle, right and middle left, left --- (first left stop) , -Middle- (middle first stop), -right (first right stop)) and the combination of segments to be lit for each type of target combination of the navigating notification is different, so that the stop order starts from the combination of lit segments. The winning operation can also be identified by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order.

  With such a configuration, when the winning combination is different and the stop operation according to the notified stop order is performed, the winning combination is different, but when the stop order for winning the target combination is the same, Even when the navigation notification is performed using the display device of the single color display, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  In the first modification, the combination of the segments that are turned on in correspondence with the stop order and the target combination of the navigation notification is not such that the stop order and the target combination of the navigation notification are directly recalled. It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination, and it is difficult to identify the stop order without a correspondence table. However, as described later, the stop order and the target role of the navigation notification are notified in the navigation notification. The operating procedure and the target role of the notification may be notified in a notification mode that can immediately identify.

  In the above embodiment, the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification.

  On the other hand, in the modified examples 2 and 3, the operation procedure is notified in a notification mode in which the stop order notified in the navigation notification can be immediately identified.

  In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 41, the lighting mode of the game assistance display 12 in the navigation notification is a first period from the start of reel rotation to the first stop, and a second period from the first stop to the second stop. , Changes every third period from the second stop to the third stop. The lighting mode in the first period is a character (the left reel is L, the middle reel is C, the right reel is r) indicating the reel in which the display mode of the display 12R corresponds to the first stop reel, and the lighting mode in the second period. Is a character indicating a reel whose lighting mode of the display 12R corresponds to the second stop reel, and a character indicating a lighting mode of the display 12R indicating a reel corresponding to the third stop reel in the third period. . For example, when notifying the stop order of the middle and left and right, the lighting mode of the display 12R switches in the order of C → L → r. Further, when the stop order of the left --- (the first stop reel is left, the second stop reel, and the third stop reel is arbitrary) is notified, the lighting mode of the display 12R is L →-→- It switches in the order of. Thereby, the stop order of the reels can be identified by the characters displayed in the first period, the second period, and the third period on the display 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification.

  Also, in any of the first to third periods, the indicator 12L indicates the number indicating the target role of the navigation notification (push order bell is 1, 7 replays are 2, replay GR1 to 4 are 3, replay GR1 to 4, GR 11 to 13 are displayed as 4), and a winning prize is obtained by performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order informed from the number displayed on the display 12L in the first to third periods. Can be identified.

  With such a configuration, the operation procedure is notified in a notification mode in which the stop order and the winning combination notified in the navigation notification can be immediately identified. Even when the device does not function, the operating procedure and the winning combination can be recognized without using a correspondence table or the like.

  In the third modification, as shown in FIG. 42, the lighting mode of the game assistance display 12 in the navigation notification is a first period from the start of reel rotation to a first stop, and a second period from the first stop to a second stop. , Changes every third period from the second stop to the third stop. The lighting mode in the first period is such that the lighting mode of the display 12L is a number indicating the type of the target combination for the navigation notification, and the lighting mode of the display 12R is a number indicating the reel corresponding to the first stop reel (the left reel is 1). A first state in which the middle reel is 2 and a right reel is 3), and a stop position (a position to be pressed) in which the lighting mode of the display 12L and the display 12R is a guide for stopping the first stop reel. (A symbol number; however, 99 if an arbitrary stop position is acceptable) is a lighting mode in which the state is switched at regular intervals, and the lighting mode in the second period is the display 12L. Is a number indicating the type of the target combination of the navigating notification, and a first state in which the lighting mode of the display 12R is a number indicating the reel corresponding to the second stop reel. The lighting mode of the device 12R is switched at regular intervals from the second state, which is a number indicating a stop position serving as a guide for stopping the second stop reel, and the lighting mode in the third period is the display 12L. Is the number indicating the type of the target combination of the navigation notification, and the first state in which the lighting mode of the display 12R is the number indicating the reel corresponding to the third stop reel, and the first state in which the display 12L and the display 12R This is a lighting mode in which the lighting mode is switched at predetermined time intervals from the second state, which is a number indicating a stop position serving as a guide to stop the third stop reel. For example, in the navigating notification for notifying the stop order for winning the red 7 replay at the time of winning one of the seven replays, "middle" (the first stop reel is a middle reel, the second stop reel, and the third stop reel are optional) When "red 7" is designated as a stop position serving as a guide to stop all reels, a symbol of 22 indicating the winning of 7 replays and a stop operation of the middle reel in the first period, and a symbol of red 7 on the middle reel The number 18 is displayed alternately, the 21 indicating the winning of 7 replays and the operation of stopping the left reel is displayed in the second period, and the symbol 20 indicating the symbol number of red 7 on the left reel is displayed alternately in the second period. In the display, 23 indicating the winning of 7 replays and the stop operation of the right reel and 18 indicating the symbol number of red 7 of the right reel are alternately displayed. As a result, the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification notifies the reel stop order and the stop position as a guide of the stop operation by the numbers alternately displayed in the first period, the second period, and the third period. The winning operation can be identified by performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order.

  The stop position serving as a guide to stop is, for example, when there are a plurality of stop positions that are advantageous to the player, the most easily aimed symbols (such as “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “BAR”) A symbol that is larger than the other symbols, a symbol of a color that is easy to identify compared to the colors of the other symbols, a symbol that has a watermark, and is visible when the reel LED 55 is lit, etc.), a stop position that is advantageous for the player If is a symbol that is difficult to aim, a symbol that is easy to aim in the vicinity of the symbol corresponds to the symbol.

  Further, when the cheap stop position to be stopped is notified by the symbol number as described above, the symbol arrangement and the symbol number are displayed on a menu screen or the like displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the operation of the player. It is preferable that the relationship be confirmed.

  With such a configuration, the operation procedure is notified in a notification mode in which the stop order notified in the navigation notification, a stop position serving as a guide of the stop operation, and a winning combination can be immediately identified. For example, even when the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 does not function, the operation procedure and the winning combination can be recognized without using the correspondence table or the like.

  The notification modes that can be immediately identified are not limited to those described in Modifications 2 and 3. For example, the notification procedure may include characters, numbers corresponding to the deriving operation means to be operated, initials, and reels. A symbol number which is a guide for timing when stopping, a symbol which is a guide for timing when stopping the reel, characters indicating the symbol, initials, the color of the symbol, etc. (for example, r7 for red 7, blue for red) In the case of 7, b7) can be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the navigation is notified by using the game assist display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out when a prize is won or an error code indicating the content of the error when an error occurs.

On the other hand, in the modified examples 4 and 5, the navigation notification is performed by the dedicated display.
In the fourth modification, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), a 5-digit display having 8 segments is provided exclusively for performing navigation notification. The stop order of the reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is notified, and the remaining two-digit display is notified of the stop position as a guide of the stop operation in the first period, the second period, and the third period, respectively. Can be used to identify the operating procedure. Further, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence or absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In the fifth modification, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), a 9-digit display having 8 segments is provided exclusively for performing navigation notification. The stop order of the reel, the center reel, and the right reel is notified, and a stop position serving as a guide for the stop operation of the left reel is notified on any two-digit display of the remaining six-digit display, and the remaining four digits are displayed. The stop position serving as a guide for the stop operation of the middle reel is reported on any two-digit display of the display devices, and the stop position serving as a guide for the stop operation of the right reel is reported on the remaining two-digit displays. By doing so, the operating procedure can be identified. Further, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence or absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  By using a dedicated display to perform the navigation notification in this way, it is possible to more clearly notify information such as an operation procedure and a winning combination.

  In the fourth and fifth modifications, a dedicated display is provided for all the displays, but a part may be used in combination with a display for notifying other information.

  In the fourth and fifth modifications, a display having eight segments is applied. For example, three LEDs corresponding to a left reel, a center reel, and a right reel are provided, and LEDs corresponding to each stop time are provided. The stop order may be identified by turning on. Also in this case, the target role of the navigation notification can be identified by the display color, the presence / absence of display / non-display switching, the display / non-display switching speed, and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment and the modified example, in addition to the reel operating procedure by the navigation notification, the stop winning operation is performed in accordance with the notified operating procedure so that the winning combination can be identified. Any configuration may be used as long as the operation procedure can be identified.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the notification that can identify the operation procedure performed by the main control unit 41, the navigation notification that notifies the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is described. As the identifiable notification, a role notification for notifying a prize winning in accordance with the internal lottery result may be executed so that the operation procedure can be identified from the notification content.

  In the role announcement, as shown in FIG. 44, as the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12, the combination of the segments to be lit differs depending on the internal lottery result or the combination thereof. The operation procedure and the winning combination can be identified.

  For example, when 1A is displayed on the game assist display 12, it is identified that the common bell or the pushing order bell has been won, whereby the player can perform the operation procedure for reliably winning the middle bell. Since it cannot be specified and the stop operation at any timing does not affect the player's advantage, the stop operation at any stop order and at any timing can be identified, and the middle bell, right-down bell, or secondary role Can be identified as a winning combination.

  When 2F is displayed on the game assist display 12, it is identified that one of the watermelon, the strong cherry and the weak cherry has been won. Or, in order to win the corner cherry, it is necessary to stop within the pull-in range. Therefore, for the left reel, the pull-in range of "watermelon" and "cherry", and for the center reel and the right reel, "watermelon" The stop operation at the timing of the pull-in range can be identified, and the middle watermelon, the watermelon falling rightward, the middle cherry or the corner cherry can be identified as a winning combination.

  In this manner, the main control unit 41 executes the role notification that informs the winning combination according to the internal lottery result in an identifiable manner, and the operation procedure and the winning combination can be identified from the notification content. Also in this case, the main control unit 41 controls the game auxiliary display 12 to notify the operation procedure of the reels in an identifiable manner, that is, performs control for notifying the role. Can be prevented from affecting the advantage of the game, and the notification of the role by the game auxiliary display unit 12 includes, for example, when a push-bell or a common bell in which the middle bell can win a prize, a middle replay or a right-up replay. Even if the same operation procedure is notified so as to be identifiable at the time of winning the 7 replays to win, the operation procedure is notified in a different notification mode, so the operation procedure identified by the role notification Be the same, the difference in notification manner at that time, it is possible to recognize the role that can be won by performing the stopping operation in accordance with the notification has been operating procedure.

[Other Modifications]
In the embodiment described above, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels stop, one game is completed, and according to the combination of the display results derived on the three reels. The slot machine in which a prize is generated has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and a game value By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas, thereby ending one game, and as a result of one game, A description has been given of the slot machine in which a prize can be generated in accordance with a combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas. However, one game is ended by a display result being derived on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified, and a prize is won according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine which can be generated is not limited to the one having the variable display device having three reels, but the one having only one reel, or the slot machine having the variable display device having plural reels other than three. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine that sets the number of bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bets is determined using a game ball as a game value. It may be a slot machine for setting or a completely credit type slot machine for setting the number of bets using only credits as a game value. When a game ball is used as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls. In the above-described embodiment, when 3 is set as the bet number, 15 game balls are set. Is used to set the number of bets. Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls by winning. May be paid out.

  As the present embodiment, a gaming machine (slot machine, pachinko gaming machine 201) for paying out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. The present invention may be applied to a sealed-type gaming machine that adds a game point (score) without paying out a game medium to a player. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing gaming points is provided, and according to ball lending operation, The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning.

  In addition, not only slot machines that pay out game media to a player when a prize is generated but also game media are enclosed, and game points are paid out without paying out a game medium to a player when a prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds (scores) may be employed. The base and the drum can be circulated and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine.

  Further, such an enclosed gaming machine may be provided with a function of counting gaming points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (gaming device). In this case, it is desirable to provide a counting operation means (counting button) for instructing the counting of the gaming points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “points” and is directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the point management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and the counting result is transmitted from the card unit to the point management server, so that the point management server May be stored as the player's score.

  In the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this. For example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary display, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit .

Claims (1)

A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units,
Predetermination means for determining whether to permit derivation of a combination of specific display results,
Derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result on each of the plurality of variable display units;
Derivation of the combination of the specific display results is permitted by the determination of the predetermined means, and when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure, the combination of the specific display results is derived on the plurality of variable display units. Derivation control means for performing control to perform
Privilege determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege;
When the privilege is determined to be given, an operation procedure notifying unit that notifies the specific procedure as an operation procedure of the deriving operation unit,
When the privilege is determined to be granted, it comprises a privilege granting notification means for reporting the grant of the privilege,
In the case where the derivation of the combination of the specific display results is permitted by the determination of the advance determination means, and the specific procedure is notified by the operation procedure notification means,
When the deriving operation means is operated in the specific procedure, first privilege granting notification means for reporting the grant of the privilege at a timing at which the combination of the specific display results is derived,
When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific procedure, a second privilege grant that notifies the grant of the privilege at a timing at which a display result other than a display result configuring the combination of the specific display results is derived. A slot machine including a notifying unit.

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