JP2020018740A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of lightening a processing load regarding control of irradiation means.SOLUTION: A sub-control part turns off a reel LED in a demonstration performance in a non-game state, sets the reel LED to a common lighting state (low luminance) when a betting number is set by detection of a player's supply of tokens and does not satisfy a prescribed betting number permitting game start, and also when a betting number is set by betting number setting operation by a player's MAXBET switch and reaches a prescribed betting number during a period set to the non-lighting state concerned, and sets the reel LED to a lighting state (high luminance) when a front door is opened during a period when the reel LED is turned off in a non-game state. A game machine includes an image sensor for imaging a token that flows down a token flow-down passage and an IS control part for determining whether the imaged token is regular and outputting a determination result, and the sub-control part performs display for indicating an irregular token error on the basis of output of notification of an irregular token.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine.

This type of gaming machine includes an irradiating means such as a lamp for irradiating a reel, stops irradiation by the irradiating means during the demonstration, and thereafter, when the bet amount is set, the set bet amount is reduced to the set bet amount. It is proposed to use different irradiation modes depending on the irradiation means (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-350706 A

As in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the reels are not illuminated by the irradiating means, when the bet number is set, the irradiation mode differs according to the set bet number, so that the processing load and Become.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a processing load for controlling an irradiation unit.

The gaming machine of claim 1 is
In gaming machines that play games,
Game control means for controlling the game,
Effect control means for controlling the effect,
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
Irradiating means for irradiating the variable display unit,
A door body that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine body,
A downflow passage through which the game medium input from the outside of the gaming machine flows down, and guides the downflowed game medium inward,
Game medium detection means for detecting the passage of the game medium flowing down the downflow passage,
An imaging unit provided facing the downflow passage, imaging an image of a game medium flowing down the downflow passage,
Imaging determination means for determining whether the game medium imaged by the imaging means is genuine, and outputting a determination result to the effect control means;
With
The game control means,
Bet amount setting means for setting a bet amount when the passing of the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means in the first state or when a bet amount setting operation is performed by a player;
Credit addition means for adding credits that can be used for setting a bet amount when passage of game media is detected by the game medium detection means in the second state;
Including
The effect control means,
Irradiation control means for controlling the irradiation means,
The effect control means, the abnormality notification means capable of performing an abnormality notification based on the determination result that the game medium is not a regular one is output from the imaging determination means,
Including
The irradiation control means,
It is possible to control the irradiation state in which the variable display unit is irradiated by the irradiation unit,
In a non-game state where a game is not being performed, it is possible to control the non-irradiation state in which the variable display unit is not irradiated by the irradiation unit in the non-game state,
In the non-irradiation state, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of the game medium by the player, and even when the number of bets is less than a specified number of bets at which the game can be started, the bet by the player in the non-irradiation state is set. The bet amount is set by performing the number setting operation, and when the bet amount of the specified number is reached, the irradiation state is controlled in a common manner,
Controlling the irradiation state when the door is opened in the non-irradiation state,
In the first state, even when the game medium flows down the flow-down passage in the first state, even when the game medium flows down the flow-down path in the second state, the game medium imaged by the imaging means is It is characterized by judging whether it is legitimate or not.
According to this feature, when the non-irradiation state is controlled in the non-game state, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of the game medium by the player, and the predetermined number of bets that can start the game is set. Even when the number is less than the number, the bet amount is set by the player's bet number setting operation in the non-irradiation state, and when the bet number reaches the specified number that can start the game, it is common to the irradiation means. Since the irradiation state is controlled in the mode described above, the control load on the irradiation control means can be reduced. Even in the non-irradiation state, when the door is opened, the irradiation state is controlled, so that the display result of the variable display section can be easily checked, and it is recognized from the surroundings that the door has been opened. It will be easier.
Further, since the game medium inserted into the gaming machine is imaged, it is determined whether or not the imaged game medium is genuine, and the abnormality is notified based on the determination that the game medium is not genuine. It is possible to detect fraudulent acts caused by bringing in game media. At this time, whether or not the imaged game medium is genuine is determined by the imaging determination means, and the determination result is output to the effect control means. Can be found.
In addition, regardless of whether the state is the first state in which the bet amount is set by detecting the passage of the game medium or the second state in which the credit is added by detecting the passage of the game medium. Since it is determined whether or not the game medium imaged by the imaging means is genuine, fraudulent activity can be found in any situation.

The gaming machine of the means 1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the effect,
A flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) through which the game medium (medals) introduced from outside the gaming machine flows down and guides the flown-down game media inward (toward the hopper tank);
Game medium detection means (insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c) for detecting the passage of game media (medals) flowing down the flow-down passage (medal flow passage 133);
An imaging unit (image sensor 260) provided facing the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) and imaging a game medium (medal) flowing down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133).
)When,
An imaging determination that determines whether or not a game medium (medal) captured by the imaging unit (image sensor 260) is legitimate, and outputs a determination result to the effect control unit (sub-control unit 91). Means (IS control unit 251);
With
The effect control unit (sub-control unit 91) is based on the fact that the imaging determination unit (IS control unit 251) outputs a determination result indicating that the game medium (medal) is not a legitimate medal). It is characterized by including abnormality notification means capable of performing abnormality notification (display of a display code indicating an irregular medal error).
According to this feature, the game medium inserted into the gaming machine is imaged, and it is determined whether or not the imaged game medium is genuine, and the abnormality is notified based on the determination that the game medium is not genuine. Is performed, it is possible to detect fraudulent acts caused by bringing in game media. At this time, whether or not the imaged game medium is genuine is determined by the imaging determination means, and the determination result is output to the effect control means. Can be found.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The game control means (main control unit 91)
In the first state (a state in which the specified number of bets has not been set), a bet for setting a bet number when the passing of a game medium (medal) is detected by the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c). Number setting means;
In a second state (a state in which a specified number of bets is set), the game medium detection means (insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c) is used to set a bet when the passage of a game medium (medal) is detected. Credit adding means for adding credits that can be used;
Including
The imaging determination unit (IS control unit 251) determines whether a game medium (medal) flows down the downflow path (medal downflow path 133) in the first state (a state in which the specified number of bets is not set). Also in the second state (a state in which a prescribed number of bets is set), even when a game medium (medal) flows down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133), the image is taken by the image pickup means (image sensor 260). It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the provided game media (medals) are legitimate.
According to this feature, is the first state in which the bet amount is set by detecting the passage of the game medium, or the second state in which the credit is added by detecting the passage of the game medium? Irrespective of this, it is determined whether or not the game medium imaged by the imaging means is genuine, so that fraudulent activity can be found in any situation.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2,
A guide position for guiding a game medium (medal) flowing upstream of the game medium detecting means (insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c) in the downflow path (medal downflow path 133) to the inner side (hopper tank side). And the return side of the game medium (medals) flowing upstream of the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c) in the flow-down path (medal flow path 133) without being guided inward. A non-guide position to be discharged to the medal payout exit 9 side)
A guide member (guide plate 147) switchable to
Switching means (flow path switching solenoid 30) for switching the position of the guide member (guide plate 147) to one of the guide position or the non-guide position;
With
The imaging determination unit (IS control unit 251) determines whether or not the position of the guide member (guide plate 147) is the guide position or the non-guide position.
) To determine whether or not the game medium (medal) captured is authentic.
According to this feature, regardless of whether the position of the guide member is the guide position or the non-guide position, that is, whether or not the game medium can be received, the game medium imaged by the imaging unit is Since it is determined whether or not it is legitimate, fraudulent activity can be found in any situation.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3,
A covering portion (cover member 150) that covers the flow passage (medal flow passage 133) and the imaging unit (image sensor 260) so as to make it difficult for foreign matter to enter between the flow passage (medal flow passage 133) and the imaging unit (image sensor 260);
Regulating means (sealing pieces 139, 151, one-way screw 152) for regulating the covering portion (cover member 150) so as not to be removed without leaving a trace;
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the imaging means is provided facing the downflow passage, and is covered with the covering portion so that entry of foreign matter between the downflow passage and the imaging means is difficult, and the covering portion is controlled by the regulating means. Since it is regulated so that it cannot be removed without leaving a trace, it is also difficult to modify the imaging means so as to prevent fraudulent activities from being discovered.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4,
A guide position for guiding a game medium (medal) flowing upstream of the game medium detecting means (insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c) in the downflow path (medal downflow path 133) to the inner side (hopper tank side). And the return side of the game medium (medals) flowing upstream of the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c) in the flow-down path (medal flow path 133) without being guided inward. A non-guide position to be discharged to the medal payout exit 9 side)
A guide member (guide plate 147) switchable to
Switching means (flow path switching solenoid 30) for switching the position of the guide member (guide plate 147) to one of the guide position or the non-guide position;
With
When the position of the guide member (guide plate 147) is the guide position, a game medium (medal) is inserted, and the game medium (medal) imaged by the imaging unit (image sensor 260) is not a regular one. Even if it is determined that the position of the guide member (guide plate 147) is not switched to the non-guide position, the inserted game medium (medal) is guided inward (toward the hopper tank). Features.
According to this feature, when a game medium is brought in and used, the game medium stays in the game machine, so that the trace can be left.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 5,
Even if a replay prize (replay role) accompanied by a replay occurs, game media (medals) can be inserted until the next game starts,
The image pickup means (image sensor) even when a game medium (medal) flows down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) during the period from the occurrence of the re-game winning (re-game combination) to the start of the next game. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the game medium (medal) imaged in step 260) is legitimate.
According to this feature, after a re-game winning has occurred, even if a game medium is inserted, it is determined whether or not the game medium imaged by the imaging unit is legitimate. Even fraud can be found.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 6,
The game control means (main control unit) is capable of controlling a plurality of game states including a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state,
The imaging determination unit (IS control unit 251) is configured to control the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) in the advantageous state even when a game medium (medal) flows down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) in the normal state. It is characterized in that even when the game medium (medal) flows down, it is determined whether or not the game medium (medal) imaged by the imaging means (image sensor 260) is legitimate.
According to this feature, regardless of whether the game medium is inserted in the normal state or the game medium is inserted in the advantageous state, it is determined whether or not the game medium imaged by the imaging unit is regular. Therefore, fraudulent activity can be found in any situation.

The gaming machine of the means 8 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 7,
The effect control unit (sub-control unit 91) is based on the determination result (non-regular medal notification) that the game medium (medal) is not legitimate from the imaging determination unit (IS control unit 251). Setting means for setting whether or not abnormality notification is to be performed by the abnormality notification means
It is characterized by including a medal error setting switch 59).
According to this feature, convenience at the time of a test operation by a game clerk or the like can be ensured.

The gaming machine of the means 9 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 8,
The game control means (main control unit 41) can control a plurality of game states including a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
The abnormality notification means is provided by a game medium (medal) from the imaging determination means (IS control section 251).
When the number of times that the determination result (non-regular medal notification) that the is not a legitimate one is output exceeds a predetermined threshold value, an abnormality notification (display of a display code indicating a non-regular medal error) is performed,
The predetermined threshold value is set to a smaller value in the normal state than in the advantageous state.
According to this feature, anomaly notification is easily performed in a normal state in which game media are easily brought in, and it is difficult to perform anomaly notification in an advantageous state in which game media easily circulates, thereby improving the convenience of the player. Can be.

The gaming machine of the means 10 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 9,
Variable display unit (reel 2
L, 2C, 2R);
Irradiating means (reel LED 55) for irradiating the variable display section;
With
In the first state, the bet amount setting means detects the passage of a game medium (medal) by the game medium detection means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c) or a bet amount setting operation by a player (MAXBET switch). 6), the bet amount is set when the bet amount setting operation according to (6) is performed.
The effect control unit (sub-control unit 91) includes an irradiation control unit that controls the irradiation unit,
The irradiation control means,
The variable display section (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) by the irradiation means (reel LED 55)
Can be controlled in the irradiation state (lighting state (low luminance), lighting state (high luminance))
In the non-game state where no game is performed (non-game state 2), the irradiation means (reel L
ED55), the variable display section (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) can be controlled to a non-irradiation state (non-lighting state) in which no irradiation is performed,
In the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state), the game medium detection means (insertion medal sensor 31)
The number of bets is set by detecting the passage of the game medium (medals) according to a to c), and the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state) is set even when the number of bets is less than a specified number at which the game can be started. The bet amount is set by the bet amount setting operation (the bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6) performed by the player at the time. It is characterized in that it is controlled to the lighting state (low brightness).
According to this feature, when the game is controlled to the non-irradiation state in the non-game state, the bet amount is set by detecting the passage of the game medium by the game medium detection unit, and the specified number of the game can be started. Even when the bet number is less than the number of bets set by the player in the non-irradiation state, the bet amount is set by the player, and when the bet number reaches the specified number at which the game can be started, the irradiation means , The irradiation state is controlled in a common manner, so that the control load on the irradiation control means can be reduced.

In the means 10, the irradiating means may irradiate the variable display section from the near side (the player side) or irradiate the variable display section from the rear side toward the near side (the player side).
Further, the non-game state in which no game is performed in the means 10 may be a state in which a bet amount is not set after the unit game is completed, or a state in which the bet amount is set after the unit game is completed. May be less than the prescribed number that can be started, or may be a state from the end of a unit game to the start of the next game.
In addition, the irradiation control means in the means 10 may be configured to control the non-irradiation state when a non-gaming state in which no game is performed is performed, or after the non-gaming state in which a game is not performed, When the condition is satisfied, a configuration in which the irradiation is not performed may be performed. In this case, the predetermined condition corresponds to, for example, a condition that a predetermined time elapses and that a gaming value owned by the player is settled.

The gaming machine of the means 11 is the gaming machine according to the means 10,
The game control unit (main control unit 41) includes an advantageous section control unit that controls an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player,
Advantageous section notification means (Advantage section notification LED1) for notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous section
2a),
A value display means (game assist display 12) for displaying a game value (number of paid-out medals) given to the player;
With
In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2), when a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting a bet amount after the end of the game) is satisfied, the value-added display means (game auxiliary display device 12) ), The display of the gaming value (the number of payout medals) is terminated, but the notification that the control is performed in the advantageous section by the advantageous section notification means (the advantageous section notification LED 12a) is continued.
According to this feature, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-game state, the display of the game value by the value-added display means ends, so that the consumption of extra power can be suppressed.
Since the notification of the control to the advantageous section by the advantageous section notifying means is continued, it is possible to increase the willingness of the next player to play the game.

The gaming machine of the means 12 is the gaming machine according to the means 10 or 11,
A door body (front door 1b) that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine body (casing 1a);
In the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state), the irradiation control means may control the door body (front door 1b).
Is controlled to the irradiation state (lighting state (high brightness)) when is opened.
According to this feature, even in the non-irradiation state, when the door is opened, the irradiation state is controlled, so that it is easy to confirm the display result of the variable display unit, and that the door is opened. It becomes easy to recognize from the surroundings, and it is also easy to check the inside of the gaming machine body.

The gaming machine of the means 13 is the gaming machine according to the means 12,
When the door (front door 1b) is opened, the irradiation control unit is configured to emit the light (lighting state (low brightness)) brighter than the irradiation state (lighting state (low brightness)) when the door is not opened. (High brightness)).
According to this feature, when the door is opened, the display result of the variable display unit is more easily confirmed, and the fact that the door is opened is more easily recognized from the surroundings. Also become easier to confirm.

The gaming machine of the means 14 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 13,
The game control means (main control unit 41) includes an error state control means for controlling to an error state,
The irradiation control means controls the irradiation state (lighting state (high brightness)) when the error state (error state) is controlled in the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state).
According to this feature, even in the non-irradiation state, when the state is controlled to the error state, the irradiation state is controlled. Can be easily recognized from the surroundings.

The gaming machine of the means 15 is the gaming machine according to the means 14,
The irradiation control means is configured to control the irradiation state (lighting state (lighting state (low brightness)) brighter than the irradiation state (lighting state (low brightness)) when controlled to the error state (error state) and not controlled to the error state. High brightness)).
According to this feature, the display result of the variable display unit when an error occurs can be more easily confirmed, and the occurrence of the error can be more easily recognized from the surroundings.

The gaming machine of the means 16 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 15,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Setting value setting means for selecting and setting any one of a plurality of set values (set values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Confirmation state control means for controlling a setting value set by the setting value setting means to a confirmation state (setting confirmation state) in which confirmation is possible;
Including
The irradiation control means controls the irradiation state (lighting state (high luminance)) when the irradiation state is controlled to the confirmation state (setting confirmation state) in the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state).
According to this feature, even if it is in the non-irradiation state, it is controlled to the irradiation state when the setting value is controlled to the confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. It becomes easier to recognize from the surroundings that it has been controlled to the confirmation state.

The gaming machine of the means 17 is the gaming machine according to the means 16,
The irradiation control means controls the irradiation state (lighting state) which is brighter than the irradiation state (lighting state (low brightness)) when the confirmation state (setting confirmation state) is not controlled to the confirmation state. (High brightness)).
According to this feature, the display result of the variable display unit when the state is controlled to the confirmation state is more easily confirmed, and the fact that the state is controlled to the confirmation state is more easily recognized from the surroundings.

The gaming machine of the means 18 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 17,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Setting value setting means for selecting and setting any one of a plurality of set values (set values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Setting state control means for controlling a setting value (setting change state) in which a setting value can be set by the setting value setting means;
With
When the irradiation control means is controlled to the setting state (setting change state), the irradiation state (flashing state) differs from the irradiation state controlled during a game (flashing state). ).
According to this feature, the surroundings can be recognized as being in a setting state in which a setting value can be set.

The gaming machine of the means 19 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 18,
A production operation means (production switch 56) not involved in the progress of the game is provided,
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) includes the effect operation means (effect switch 56).
A menu screen display means for displaying a menu screen (effect setting screen) when is operated,
In the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state), the irradiation control means operates the effect operation means (production switch 56) and displays the irradiation state (lighting state) when the menu screen (production setting screen) is displayed. State) is not controlled.
According to this feature, the non-irradiation state is maintained even if the operation device for the performance not involved in the progress of the game is operated in the non-irradiation state, so that the power consumption can be suppressed, and the menu by the irradiation by the irradiation means It is possible to prevent the display on the screen from becoming difficult to see.

The gaming machine of the means 20 is the gaming machine according to the means 19,
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) operates the effect operation means (effect switch 56) in accordance with the menu on which the menu screen (effect setting screen) is displayed, and effects setting for effect settings. It is characterized by including means.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the operation by the irradiation by the irradiation unit from interfering with the operation when setting the effect.

The gaming machine of the means 21 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 20,
A light emitting means (directive decorative LED 57) different from the irradiating means (reel LED 55);
Image display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
With
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91)
Light emission control means for controlling the light emission means,
Image display control means for controlling the image display means,
Including
The light emission control means,
In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2), it is possible to control the light-emitting means (decoration decoration LED 57) to turn off the light,
In the unlit state (non-lit state), the game medium detecting means (insertion medal sensor 31a)
The bet number is set by detecting the passage of the game medium (medal) according to (c), and the bet amount by the player in the unlit state (non-lighted state) even when the bet number is less than the specified number. The bet amount is set by the setting operation (the bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6), and the light emitting unit (the effect decoration LED 57) is set to emit light even when the predetermined number of bets is reached. Control and
The image display control means,
In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2), the display mode of the image display means (the liquid crystal display 51) can be controlled to a first display mode (demonstration effect) as a first display mode,
In the first display state, the number of bets is set by detecting the passage of a game medium (medals) by the game medium detection means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c). Also, in the first display state, the bet amount setting operation (MAXBE) by the player is performed.
The bet amount is set by performing the bet amount setting operation by the T switch 6, and the display mode of the image display means (the liquid crystal display 51) is changed to the second display mode even when the predetermined number of bets is reached. To the second display state (normal production)
When the number of bets is set in the non-irradiation state, the extinguished state, and the first display state, after the irradiating means is in the irradiating state and the light emitting means (directive decorative LED 57) is in the luminous state. The image display means (the liquid crystal display 51) enters the second display state.
According to this feature, when the bet amount is set in the non-irradiation state, the extinguishing state, and the first display state, the irradiating means is first in the irradiating state, the light emitting means is in the luminous state, and then the image displaying means is in the second state. Since the display state is switched from the first display state to the second display state, the display of the image display means can be switched to the second display state when the irradiation state of the irradiation means and the light emission state of the light emitting means are ready.

The gaming machine of the means 22 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 21,
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91)
Power-saving state control means capable of controlling to a power-saving state in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2);
Power saving notification means (Demo effect (Eco mode)) for notifying that the power saving state is being controlled
When,
Including
When the number of bets is set in the power-saving state, the power-saving state ends, and the notification that the power-saving state is controlled is also ended.
According to this feature, when the power saving state is controlled in the non-gaming state, the power saving state can be ended by setting the number of bets, and the notification that the power saving state is being controlled can be ended.

The gaming machine of the means 23 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 22,
A bet amount display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying bet amount information (BET number image in the UI image) indicating the bet amount;
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) includes a bet number display control means for controlling the bet number display means,
The bet amount display control means includes:
In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2), the bet number display means (the liquid crystal display 51) can be controlled to a non-display state in which the bet number information (BET number image in the UI image) is not displayed,
In the non-display state, the number of bets is set by detecting the passage of the game medium (medals) by the game medium detection means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c), and the predetermined number of bets that can start the game is satisfied. When there is no bet, the bet amount setting operation (M
The bet amount is set by the AXBET switch 6 (betting amount setting operation), and when the predetermined number of bets is reached, the bet amount information (UI) is displayed on the bet amount display means (liquid crystal display 51).
It is characterized by performing control to display (BET number image in the image).
According to this feature, the bet amount information can be set to the non-display state in the non-game state, and the bet amount information can be displayed again by setting the bet amount.

The gaming machine of the means 24 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 23,
A bet amount display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying bet amount information (BET number image in the UI image) indicating the bet amount;
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) includes a bet number display control means for controlling the bet number display means,
The bet amount display control means includes:
In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2), the bet number display means (the liquid crystal display 51) can be controlled to a non-display state in which the bet number information (BET number image in the UI image) is not displayed,
In the non-display state, the bet amount is set by the player's bet amount setting operation (the bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6), and when the bet amount reaches the specified number, the bet amount setting is visually recognized. The bet amount display means (liquid crystal display 51) displays the bet amount information (U
It is characterized in that control for displaying the BET number image in the I image) is performed.
According to this feature, the bet amount information can be set to the non-display state in the non-game state, and the specified number of bets is set by the bet amount setting operation performed by the player in the non-display state. At this time, since the setting of the bet number can be visually recognized, it is possible to clearly recognize that the specified number of bets has been reached.

The gaming machine of the means 25 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 24,
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) determines that a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without a bet amount set after the game is completed) is satisfied in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2). Includes demonstration effect execution means for executing the demonstration effect,
In the non-game state (non-game state 2), the irradiation control means sets the non-irradiation state when the predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting a bet amount after the game is completed) is satisfied. (Non-lighting state).
According to this feature, the irradiation unit is in the non-irradiation state when the demonstration effect is being performed, so that the irradiation by the irradiation unit does not hinder the demonstration effect.

The gaming machine of the means 26 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 25,
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) includes a power saving state setting means for setting whether or not to control to a power saving state (demonstration effect (eco mode)),
The irradiation control means can be controlled to the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state) when the power-saving state setting means sets the control to the power-saving state in the non-game state (non-game state 2). It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably control the irradiation unit depending on whether the power saving state is controlled.

The gaming machine of the means 27 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 10 to 26,
A light emitting means (directive decorative LED 57) different from the irradiating means (reel LED 55);
Image display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
With
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91)
Light emission control means for controlling the light emission means,
Image display control means for controlling the image display means,
Including
In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2), the irradiation control means keeps the irradiation state (until a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game is completed) in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2).
Control to a lighting state (low brightness)), and control to the non-irradiation state (non-lighting state) when the light-off condition is satisfied;
In the non-game state (non-game state 2), the light emission control means controls the light emission means (until a predetermined time elapses without setting a bet number after the game is completed) in the non-game state (non-game state 2). Controlling the decorative LED 57) to emit light, and turning off the light emitting means when the light-off condition is satisfied,
In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 2), the image display control means controls the light-off condition (
After the game is completed, until the predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount), the display mode of the image display means (the liquid crystal display 51) is set to the first display mode (normal). And controlling the display mode of the image display means (the liquid crystal display 51) to a second display mode (demonstration mode) when the light-off condition is satisfied.
When the light-off condition is satisfied in the irradiation state, the light-emitting state, and the first display state, the irradiation unit is in the non-irradiation state, and the light-emitting unit (directive decorative LED 57) is in the light-off state. The image display means (the liquid crystal display 51) enters the second display state.
According to this feature, when the light-off condition is satisfied in the non-irradiation state, the light-off state, and the first display state, the light-emitting means first becomes the non-irradiation state, and the light-emitting means becomes the light-off state, and then the image display means turns off. Since the display state is switched from the first display state to the second display state, it is possible to switch the display of the image display means to the second display state in a state in which the irradiation means is in the non-irradiation state or the light emitting means is ready for turning off.

Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration 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.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example 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 which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing a control state by a main control unit. It is a figure for explaining an execution mode of a normal production in a game state (during the setting of the number of bets). It is a figure for explaining an execution mode of a normal production in a game state (during reel rotation). It is a figure for explaining the execution mode of the normal production in non-game state 1. It is a figure for explaining an execution mode of a demonstration production in non-game state 2. FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing an execution mode of setting change state notification during a setting change state. FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing an execution mode of setting confirmation state notification during a setting confirmation state. FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing an execution state of error state notification during an error state. It is a figure for explaining an execution mode of door opening information in the state of opening of a front door. It is a figure for explaining the production setting menu display in the production setting state. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timing of the demonstration effect. It is a figure for explaining a display mode of a UI image at the time of a shift from a demonstration effect to a normal effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the relation between the open state of the front door and the start timing of the demonstration effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the error state and the start timing of the demonstration effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timings of the setting confirmation state notification during the execution of the demonstration effect. 9 is a timing chart for explaining the end timing of setting confirmation state notification. It is a timing chart for explaining start and end timings of error state notification during execution of a demonstration effect. It is a timing chart for explaining start and end timings of an effect setting state during execution of a demonstration effect. It is a timing chart for explaining start and end timing of setting change state notification. (A) is a front view of the medal selector, and (b) is a side view of the medal selector of (a). (A) is a sectional view of the medal selector in a state where the flow path switching solenoid is turned off, and (b) is an AA sectional view of (a). (A) is a sectional view of the medal selector in a state where the flow path switching solenoid is turned on, and (b) is a sectional view taken along the line BB of (a). It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an effect control board and an image sensor unit. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the control content of a selector monitoring process executed by a sub control unit. It is a figure which shows the display code related to a medal selector, and the notification content.

Embodiments for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

Embodiments of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a. I have. Inside the slot machine 1, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) arranged in the same number in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three continuous symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged in a see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front of the slot machine 1. They are displayed in three steps, upper, middle and lower, and are arranged so as to be visible from the player side. As shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of types of symbols ("red 7", "blue 7", "white 7") that can be identified.
, "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", "cherry b", "bell", "replay"
, "Plums") are arranged in a predetermined order.

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. . Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section for variably displaying the symbols by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is configured. However, the variable display section may be other than a reel. By moving the belt on which the symbols are arranged, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display section is constituted by physical reels, but the variable display section may be constituted by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG.
Using 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), a prescribed number (in the present embodiment, determined in accordance with the game state) within the range. MAXBET operated when setting the maximum bet number among the bet numbers of 3)
A switch 6, a payout switch 10 operated at the time of paying out medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the bet amount (returning medals used for setting credits and bet amount), and playing a game. Start switch 7, reel 2L, 2 operated when starting
Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping rotation of C and 2R, respectively, and a cancel lever 5 for removing a medal jammed inside are provided to be operable by the player.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents thereof when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12 displaying an error code, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, an advantageous zone display indicating that the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous zone, the number of bets 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that 1 is set by lighting, 2 BETLED for notifying by lighting that 2 bets are set
15, a 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the bet amount is set to 3 by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying by light that a medal can be inserted, and a notification that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. Start valid LED 18 to notify by lighting
Waiting LED 19 for illuminating that the player is in a wait state (a state in which the rotation of the reels is waiting because a certain period has not elapsed since the previous game started), and illuminating that the player is in a replay game Display unit 1 provided with a replaying LED 20
3 are provided. A liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying images and the like is provided on the front of the slot machine 1.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of 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. 3) for notifying by lighting that the operation to stop the reel by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effective are respectively provided. Is provided.

Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by a predetermined key operation, during a change of a set value or a check of the set value The set value display 24 (FIG. 2) displays the set value at that time.
), A door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b, a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 to a hopper tank side or a medal payout port described later provided inside the slot machine 1. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one of the nine sides, the medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion part 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side, and medals flowing down the inside. A medal selector 29 (including an image sensor unit 200 (see FIG. 27) for determining whether or not a medal is valid) (see FIG. 27).
2 (see FIG. 2).

Further, inside the slot machine 1, a reel unit 34 for rotating and stopping the aforementioned reels 2L, 2C, 2R according to a control signal from the main control unit 41, and a control from the main control unit 41 A hopper unit 35 for paying out medals from the medal payout exit 9 in accordance with a signal is provided.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, it 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 in a normal state, and will be described later in the 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 is provided, and a power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control is performed by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90 controls the game according to the game state. The effect control is performed.

On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the reel sensors of the reel unit 34 (not shown) are provided. , Hopper unit 35
Are connected to a payout sensor and a full tank sensor (not shown), a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38, and detection signals from these connected switches are input.

In addition, the game control board 40 includes the above-mentioned credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, 1
３3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start valid LED 18, waiting LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, left, middle, right stop valid LEDs 22 L, 22 C, 22 R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30 , A reel unit 34 and a hopper unit 35 are connected, and these electric components are driven under the control of a main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is configured by a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port, and has a main control unit 41 for controlling a game mounted thereon.

The effect control board 90 includes the above-described liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54 capable of outputting sound.
, A reel LED 55 capable of irradiating predetermined positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back side, a production switch 56 used for production without being involved in the progress of the game, a production decoration LED 57 used for production (57L, 57R) The image sensor unit 200 described above, an effect mode setting switch 58 used for setting whether to control the execution mode of a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) described later to a normal mode or an eco mode (power saving state), An effect device such as a selector-related notification setting switch 59 for setting whether or not to perform a selector-related notification related to the medal selector 29 based on an output of an IS control unit 251 of the sensor unit 200 described below is connected. The output state of the effect device is controlled by a sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It has become possible. The sub control unit 91 includes a main control unit 41
In response to a command transmitted from the computer, various controls for performing an effect are performed. The effect mode setting switch 58 and the selector-related notification setting switch 59 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and can be operated by a clerk or the like of a store where the slot machine 1 is installed, but cannot be operated by a player. It has become.

The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is located on the front side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. Is provided so that the display area is arranged. Each reel 2L on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51,
2C and 2R are visible from the player side through the transmission area corresponding to the transparent window 3 and the transparent window 3 in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the payout rate of medals changes according to a set value.
More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in a lottery that affects the degree of advantage to a player such as an internal lottery. Set value is 1 to 6
6 has the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the lower the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the advantage in a stepwise manner.

In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1. When the power is turned on by turning on the setting key switch 37, the set value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the set value display 24, and the set value by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. The state shifts to a setting change state in which can be changed. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38
Is operated, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operated from the set value 6, the display returns to the set value 1). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as a set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state where the game can proceed.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b which can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Only the clerk having a predetermined key among the clerks of the game store to be installed can operate. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, only the clerk having a key for operating the setting key switch 37 can be operated among the clerks at the game store. The reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires key operation using a predetermined key, so that only a clerk holding the predetermined key can operate the reset switch 23. Further, the reset / setting switch 38 functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state in a normal state.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set a bet amount using credits. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state is set, a predetermined pay line LN (see FIG. 1; (Set across the symbols) is valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. When medals are inserted in more than the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit. In this embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2
R is rotated, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. Reel 2L, 2
When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in a state where C and 2R are rotating, stop control is performed on the corresponding reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and the rotation of the reels is stopped. The design of the reel is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

In the stop control, the reels 2L, 2C, 2C corresponding to the operation are controlled within a maximum stop delay time (in this embodiment, 190 ms (millisecond)) from the time when the operation of each stop switch is performed.
Control for stopping the rotation of R is performed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 (rotations) × 21 (the number of symbols per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames are changed. Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, symbols of up to four frames can be drawn. That is, in the stop control, a symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and a symbol four frames away from the symbol, one symbol from a total of five symbols (retraction range). Can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

Thus, in the stop control, when the corresponding stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to stop the rotation, the winning combination which has been won by the internal lottery described later is used. The symbol to be composed is 4 from the symbol when the stop switch is operated.
If the symbol is within the pull-in range up to the top of the frame, the symbol is drawn on the pay line LN to stop the rotation of the reel for which the stop switch has been operated, and the winning combination selected by the internal lottery is selected. If the constituent symbols are not within the pull-in range, the symbols that do not constitute any of the winning combinations such that the symbols that constitute the winning combination that has not been won by the internal lottery do not stop on the winning line LN. It is possible to control to stop the rotation of the reel on which the stop switch is operated by pulling the reel on the pay line LN.

When one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined combination of winning combinations on the winning line LN is stopped as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In this case, 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 pay 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. Also, 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.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a winning combination) is determined according to a game state, and does not require a small combination with a medal payout and a bet amount setting. In addition, there are a re-game combination to which a re-game that can start the next game is provided, and a special combination accompanied by a transition to a game state (special state) advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small role and the replaying role are also collectively referred to as a general role. In order for a winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the combination. In the internal lottery, the main controller 41 determines whether or not to permit winning of each of the above-mentioned roles before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the specified number of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R). When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the bet amount is set), it is determined using a random number.

In addition, among the winning flags of each role, 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 flag is valid until the combination of the permitted combinations is completed, 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 the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Has become.

Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, the order of the stop operation, the operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. A role, a replaying role (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a navigation target role) can be won. The navigation target combination includes, for example, a combination having a more advantageous stop mode than a stop mode in which the stop operation is performed when the stop operation is performed in another predetermined operation mode when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode. In addition, a role in which a more advantageous stop mode is stopped when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode, is included. Also,
The advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode involving the provision of medals, but also a stop mode involving a shift to an advantageous game state, a stop mode for avoiding a transition to an unfavorable game state, and the like.

The main control unit 41 executes navigation information for notifying the navigation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Control can be performed during an assist time (AT) that is a possible notification period. The main control unit 41 provides the player with the right to be controlled by the AT,
The control of the AT is started to control the AT. Then, when the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target role, the navigation notification is executed, and the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player (for example, the pressing order, The operation mode and the like are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, so that the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. A navigation effect to be notified is executed by using 51 or the like. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode informed by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to reliably win the navigation target role won by the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of paid out medals, an error code, and navigation information, and uses the game auxiliary display 12 in control of navigation notification. Although the configuration is such that the navigation information is notified by using a dedicated display capable of displaying only the navigation information, the navigation information may be notified using the dedicated display in the control of the navigation notification.

[Control status by main control unit]
The control state controlled by the main control unit 41 in connection with the game will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 is in a state where a game (game) is being played,
A non-game state in which the game progresses in stages, a state in which the game is not performed, and a state in which the game is not performed, and which waits until an operation for progressing the game is performed (non-game state 1, non-game state 2) A setting change state that is shifted by performing a predetermined setting change operation, a setting confirmation state that is shifted by performing a predetermined setting confirmation operation, and an error state that is shifted by detecting an error. It is possible to control in relation to the control of the game in the control state including.

The game-in-progress state is a state in which a game (game) is being played, from when a bet amount is set by inserting a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 or by operating the MAXBET switch 6 until the game is ended. It is a state of. The in-game state includes a state in which the rotation control and stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are being performed, and a state in which medal payout control is being performed in accordance with the winning of the small role. In the playing state, the main control unit 41 controls the game to progress stepwise according to the operation states of various switches and the input states of various sensors. In the case where the replaying game is won at the end of the game and the replaying is given, the playing state is continued and the next game is controlled. At the end of the losing game in which no winning combination is won, the in-game state is ended.

The non-gaming state is a state in which no game is played, and includes a non-gaming state 1 which is first shifted after the end of the gaming state, and a non-gaming state 2 which can be shifted after the non-gaming state 1. (Hereinafter, the non-game state 1 and the non-game state 2 may be collectively referred to as a non-game state.)
. The non-gaming state 1 is set after the end of the gaming state, that is, after the end of the game, until a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet amount, or Is the state up to the time when is set. In the non-gaming state 2, the betting amount is set after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without the betting amount being set after the end of the playing state, that is, after the end of the game. It is the state until the time when it is.

In the non-game state 1, the main control unit 41 controls the game display unit 13 at the end of the game.
When a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) elapses, or the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 or MAXBE
By operating the T switch 6, control is performed so as to wait until the bet amount is set. When a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet amount,
While the state is shifted to the non-game state 2, the state is shifted to the game state by setting the bet amount.

In the non-game state 2, the main control unit 41 controls the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 of the various display units in the game display unit 13 to a non-lighting state, and ends the display of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display unit 12. Is controlled to be hidden. On the other hand, the credit indicator 11
In addition, while controlling the display mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a to be continued, the control is performed so as to wait until a bet amount is set by inserting a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. Then, by setting the number of bets, the state is shifted to the game in progress.

The setting change state is a state in which the setting value of the slot machine 1 can be changed.
Reference numeral 1 denotes a state in which the setting key switch 37 is turned on as described above, and the power switch 3
When the slot machine 9 is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the slot machine 1 is controlled to a setting change state at the time of startup. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the setting change state is ended and the state is shifted to the non-game state 1. In the setting change state, a display value corresponding to a set value that is a candidate for a new set value is displayed on the set value display 24, and the display value is updated one by one by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the switch 7 is operated, control is performed so that the set value corresponding to the display value displayed at that time is set as a new set value.

The setting confirmation state is a state in which the setting value of the slot machine 1 can be confirmed.
1 denotes a setting key switch 3 in a non-game state (non-game state 1 and non-game state 2).
7 is set to the ON state, thereby controlling to the setting confirmation state. Then, the setting key switch 37
Is set to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended, and the state is shifted to the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2) controlled before shifting to the setting confirmation state. . In the setting confirmation state, control is performed so that a value indicating the currently set value is displayed on the set value display 24.

The error state is a state in which the progress of the game is disabled, and the main control unit 41 determines various errors (for example, based on input states of various sensors in the game state and the non-game state).
The occurrence of a selector error (an abnormality related to the passage of medals detected in the medal selector 29 or an abnormality related to clogging of medals) and a hopper error (an abnormality related to payout of medals detected in the hopper unit 35 or an abnormality related to clogging of medals) occur. When detected, the state is controlled to an error state. When the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the error state is terminated and the state controlled before shifting to the error state (the gaming state, the non-gaming state 1, the non-gaming state, Move to the middle state 2).
In the error state, the main control unit 41 operates various switches (MAXB) related to the progress of the game.
The input from the ET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) is not effectively received, and the control waits until the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated while controlling the game so as not to proceed. Control.

[About production by sub-control unit]
An execution mode of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 in accordance with the control state by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

The main control unit 41 can transmit various commands that can specify the progress status of the game, the above-described control status, and the like to the sub-control unit 91 in accordance with the progress status of the game, a change in the control status, and the like. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sets various effect devices (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, the effect decoration) in an effect mode corresponding to the control state specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41. It is possible to execute various effects by controlling the LED 57 and the like. When it is specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 is the above-mentioned gaming state or the non-gaming state 1, the normal rendering is performed. When it is determined that the state is the non-playing state 2, the control mode is changed to the demonstration mode (normal mode or eco mode). Controlling to the state of presentation of the state notification, when it is specified that the setting is in the confirmation state, and controlling to the state of presentation of the setting confirmation state notification, and when it is specified to be in the error state Controls on the production aspect of the error state notification, the front door 1
During the period in which it is specified that b is in the open state, the control is performed to the effect of door opening notification.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control unit 41 operates the start switch 7 after the bet amount is set during the period in which the control state is the gaming state, and operates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the first period until the rotation control is started, the bet amount setting operation by inserting medals or the bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed, and when the game state is shifted, the bet amount is set. 1-3 BETLEDs 14-1 corresponding to the number of bets set by the setting operation
6 are sequentially controlled to a lighting state. Also, control is performed so that the display of the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12 is deleted. In addition, control is performed so that the credit value is continuously displayed on the credit display device 11.

Thereafter, when the bet amount has not reached the specified value (3 in the present embodiment) and when the credit value has not reached the upper limit value (50 in the present embodiment), the insertion request LED 17 is set. The lighting state is controlled to prompt medal insertion from the medal insertion section 4. When the number of bets has not reached the specified number, by controlling the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 corresponding to the insufficient number of bets to a non-lighting state, the insertion of medals or the number of bets by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed. The user is prompted to set a bet amount by a setting operation. Then, insertion of a medal or a bet amount setting operation using the MAXBET switch 6 is performed, and the bet amount is set.
To 16 are sequentially controlled to a lighting state.

When the bet amount reaches a specified value (3 in this embodiment), the start valid LED 1
8 is turned on, and the start switch 7 is urged to operate.
Wait until is operated. If the credit value has not reached the upper limit after the bet amount has reached the specified value (3 in this embodiment), the insertion request LED 17 is controlled to be turned on, and the medal insertion unit 4 Urge the introduction of medals. When a medal is inserted, the display of the credit indicator 11 is controlled to be sequentially updated one by one according to the number of inserted medals. Thereafter, when the credit value reaches the upper limit value, that is, when the prescribed number of bets is set and the credit value reaches the upper limit value, the insertion request LED 17 is controlled to the non-lighting state.

In addition, although not shown, when the re-gaming wins in the previous game and the re-game is awarded, the bet number is set when the specified number of bets is set and the game shifts to the in-game state. Accordingly, the first to third BET LEDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to be turned on. And the said 1-3B
After controlling all the ETLEDs 14 to 16 to the lighting state, the start valid LED 18 is controlled to the lighting state, and the apparatus stands by until the start switch 7 is operated. In addition, LED2 during replay
0 is set to a lighting state when a replay is won and a replay is awarded. In the control of the playing state, control is performed so that the lighting state of the LED 20 during the replay is continued. I do.

In addition, when the game mode is controlled to be in the advantageous section, and the state is shifted to the gaming state in a state where the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to be turned on, the advantageous section notification LED is displayed over the gaming state.
The lighting state of 12a is controlled to be continued, and the fact that it is in the advantageous section is notified. When the advantageous section is terminated at the time of the end of the in-game state, the main control section 41 controls the advantageous section notification LED 12a to a non-lighting state.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the specified number of bets is set and the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be turned on, the main control unit 41 causes the reels 2L,
The rotation control for rotating 2C and 2R is started.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs a period during which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be a gaming state, that is, from the time when the bet amount is set to the time when the control of the game is ended. During the period of the game, during the game state, the start switch 7 is operated after the bet amount is set, and the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R starts. Even during this period, the control of the normal effect is performed.

In the control of the normal effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal effect image (in the present embodiment, an image in which a predetermined character is strolling around the city) to be displayed when the control state is the gaming state. This indicates that the state is a gaming state.

In the control of the normal effect, a numerical image (25 in the present embodiment) indicating the value of the credit specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and a numerical image (25 in the present embodiment) indicating the number of tokens to be paid out. , 0), and a UI image (user interface image) composed of a numerical image (3 in this embodiment) indicating the set bet amount below the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In the display area on the side.

In the control of the normal effect, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low luminance) so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are illuminated from behind with a predetermined first brightness.
And enhance the visibility of the 2R from the player side. In the control for turning on the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 is set to a predetermined duty ratio (the reel LED 55 is turned on in a unit period).
(A ratio of a period in which the state is continuously controlled to the state) to control the lighting state to the first brightness or a predetermined second brightness described later, or the LED constituting the reel LED 55.
By controlling the number of elements to be controlled to the ON state among the elements, the first brightness and the second brightness may be controlled to be turned on, or the voltage applied to the control circuit of the reel LED 55 may be controlled. By controlling the current flowing through the reel LED 55, the first brightness or the second brightness may be controlled.

In the control of the normal effect, the decorative LED for effect 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to indicate that the normal effect is being performed. Also, during the period of the gaming state, control is performed so as not to display an image in at least an area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that overlaps the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the game state, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side is not obstructed.

As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the bet amount is set on the main control unit 41 side by the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, The numerical image of the bet amount in the UI image is sequentially updated in accordance with the bet amount specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the bet amount is set by inserting medals, each time the bet amount is set, the numerical image of the bet amount is updated so as to correspond to the set bet amount. . For example, when the first medal is inserted to set the bet number 1, the numerical image of the bet number is updated to the initial value “0”, then to “1”, and the bet number 2 is set. Therefore, when the second medal is inserted, the numerical image of the bet number is updated from "1" to "2", and when the third medal is inserted to set the bet number 3, the bet number is updated. By controlling the number image of the number to be updated from “2” to “3”, the bet number is updated by updating the number image of the bet number so that the update of the bet number becomes visible. The numerical image of the bet number is updated so that the number image can be visually recognized. At this time, since the value of the credit and the value of the number of paid-out medals do not change, the numerical images corresponding to these are maintained without being updated.

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the bet amount is set by the MAXBET switch 6, the bet amount is set every time the bet amount is set, similarly to the case where the bet amount is set by inserting medals. The numerical image of the bet amount is updated so as to correspond to the bet amount, and the numerical image of the credit is sequentially updated so that the credit value is decremented by one. For example, when the bet amount is set from 0 to the specified number (3) by setting the bet amount by the MAXBET switch 6 in a state where the credit is equal to or more than the specified number, the number image of the bet amount is initialized. After updating to the value "0", "1"
By controlling to sequentially update “2” and “3” one by one, the numerical image of the bet number is updated so that the update of the bet number becomes visible. Also, every time the number image of the bet number is updated one by one,
By controlling the credit image to be sequentially updated so that the credit value is decremented by one, the credit image is updated so that the update of the credit becomes visible. At this time, since the value of the number of tokens to be paid out does not change, the numerical image of the number of tokens to be paid out is controlled so as not to be updated.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 operates the start switch 7 in a state in which the specified number of bets is set during the period in which the control state is the gaming state, and the reels 2L, 2
In the period from when the rotation control of C and 2R is started to when the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated and all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped and one game is ended, First, the control unit controls the turning-on request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 to a non-lighting state, and controls the non-lighting state to be continued over the period. In this period, control is performed so that the display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the lighting states of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are continued without being changed. In addition, the display mode of the medal payout number portion on the game auxiliary display 12 is maintained in a non-display state, and the non-display state of the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, and the waiting LED 19 is maintained. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED 20 during the replay remains the mode at the start of the gaming state (the lighting state when the re-game is provided in the previous game, and the non-lighting state when the re-game is not provided). Control to maintain.

When the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled, the stop switch 8L
, 8C, and 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 causes the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to operate.
Stop control for stopping R is performed.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs a period during which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be a gaming state, that is, from the time when the bet amount is set to the time when the control of the game is ended. During the period of the game, the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the specified number of bets is set in the period of the game, and the reel 2 is controlled.
In the second period from the start of the rotation control of L, 2C, and 2R to the end of the control of the game, the control of the normal effect is performed in the same manner as in the first period of the above-mentioned in-game state. .

In the control of the normal effect, a normal effect image (in this embodiment, an image in which the predetermined character is walking around the city) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby suggesting that the control state is the gaming state. Further, a UI image (user interface image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low luminance) to enhance the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side. Also, the effect LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to indicate that a normal effect is being performed.

The main control unit 41 starts the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the game state, and then, when the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the symbol combination of the small combination becomes the reel. When the game is stopped, payout control for paying out the number of medals according to the symbol combination of the stopped small combination is performed, and the display mode of the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12 is set to correspond to the medal payout number. Control is performed so as to update sequentially and continue the final display mode (9 in this embodiment). Further, when the payout control is performed, when the credit value does not reach the upper limit value when the medal is paid out, the payout amount of the medal is reduced to the credit value within a range where the credit value does not exceed the upper limit value. The display mode of the credit indicator 11 is sequentially updated to indicate the value corresponding to the credit value, and the final display mode (34 in this embodiment) is controlled to be continued.

When the payout control ends, the control of the game is ended and the state is shifted to the non-game state 1. Further, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and when any of the symbol combinations is not stopped, the payout control is not performed, and the control of the game is ended to stop the game. Move to 1. On the other hand, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and when the symbol combination of the replaying game is stopped on the reels, a replaying game is given to set a predetermined number of bets. After performing the giving control, the control of the game is continued and the control of the in-game state is continued.

On the other hand, when the payout control is performed on the side of the main control unit 41 and it is specified that the payout of medals is performed, the sub-control unit 91 displays the UI image in accordance with the number of paid-out medals. Control is performed so that the number images of the number of tokens paid out are sequentially updated. On the other hand, when the payout control of medals is not performed on the side of the main control unit 41, control is performed so as to maintain the numerical image of the number of paid out medals without updating.

Further, the sub control unit 91 keeps the reel LED 55 in the lighting state (low brightness) until it is specified that the main control unit 41 ends the control of the game and shifts to the non-game state 1. The control is performed such that the effect decoration LED 57 is maintained in a predetermined lighting state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 performs a predetermined period of time (the present embodiment) without setting the bet amount from the period when the control state is the non-game state 1, that is, after the game control is ended. Then
During a period until 30 seconds elapse, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 at the end of the game (34 in the present embodiment) and the display mode of the number of payout medals on the game assist display 12 (the present embodiment). , 9), and 1 to 3 so that the lighting states of the BET LEDs 14 to 16 are continued. In addition, it controls that the insertion request LED 17 is turned on to indicate that the bet amount can be set.

Thereafter, it waits until a medal is inserted or a bet amount setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6, or until a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. In addition, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to the lighting state over the gaming state, and the fact that the vehicle is in the advantageous section is notified.

In this state, a medal is inserted or a bet amount setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6, and the bet amount is set, so that the main control unit 41 ends the non-game state 1 and shifts to the game state. . On the other hand, when the predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount, control is performed so that the non-game state 1 is ended and the non-game state 2 is shifted to the non-game state 2.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 sets the bet amount from the period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the non-game state 1, that is, from the time when the game is ended. No, during the period until the predetermined time elapses, and during the period from when the game is ended to when the bet amount is set before the predetermined time elapses, the first state of the above-mentioned in-game state is set.
As in the period and the second period, the control of the normal effect is performed.

In the control of the normal effect in the non-game state 1, the display of the normal effect image (in this embodiment, the image in which the predetermined character is strolling around the city) displayed when the game state is ended is continued. Control to make it. This indicates that the control state is the gaming state and the non-gaming state 1.

In the control of the normal effect, a normal effect image (in this embodiment, an image in which the predetermined character is walking around the city) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby suggesting that the control state is the gaming state. Further, a UI image (user interface image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low luminance) to enhance the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side. Also, the effect LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to indicate that a normal effect is being performed.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the main control unit 41 determines that the control state is the non-gaming state 2, that is, the control of the game is ended and the bet amount is not set, and the main control unit 41 sets the predetermined time ( In the present embodiment, after 30 seconds) elapses and before the bet amount is set, the credit indicator 1
1 is controlled so that the display mode of 1 and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a are continued as the mode when the non-game state 1 is ended. Thereby, in the credit indicator 11,
The credit value displayed when the non-gaming state 1 is ended is displayed over the period of the non-gaming state 2. Further, if the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to be in the advantageous section at the end of the in-game state before being shifted to the non-game state 1, the LED 12a is continuously turned on during the period of the non-game state 2. If it is controlled and the control is not performed in the advantageous section at the end of the in-game state, the non-lighting state is continuously controlled over the period of the in-game state 2.

Also, during the period of the non-game state 2, the main control unit 41 controls the display of the number of paid-out medals on the game auxiliary display 12 to a non-display mode, and also displays the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16.
, The start valid LED 18, the wait LED 19, and the replay LED 20 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state. On the other hand, the insertion request LED 17 is continuously controlled to be turned on, suggesting that the bet amount can be set, and waiting until a medal is inserted or the bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed.

In this state, a medal is inserted or a bet amount setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6, and the bet amount is set, whereby the main control unit 41 ends the non-game state 2 and shifts to the game state. .

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 determines that the control state of the main control unit 41 is the non-game state 2, that is, the bet amount is not set from the time when the game is ended. , From the time the predetermined time elapses until the bet amount is set,
Demonstration production).

In the control of the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is performed in one of the normal mode (see FIG. 9A) and the eco mode (see FIG. 9B) in which the power saving effect is higher than the normal mode. It is possible to control. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 includes the effect mode setting switch 58 as described above, and performs the demonstration effect in either the normal mode or the eco mode according to the setting state of the effect mode setting switch 58. It is designed to control with or without.

As shown in FIG. 9A, in the control of the demonstration effect (normal mode), the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to a non-lighting state, and sets a predetermined demonstration image (this embodiment). In the example, control is performed such that an image of a predetermined character flying) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the demonstration video, when a predetermined character corresponding to the content of the slot machine 1 appears, the content of the slot machine 1 is suggested and a demonstration of the effect is performed. In the demonstration video, an image (character image in the present embodiment) may be displayed in an area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that overlaps the transparent window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It has become. Demo production (
During the normal mode), the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Therefore, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, in the area overlapping with the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the reel LED 55 is
, The effect of the backlight cannot be obtained, so that the visibility of the displayed image may be lower than in other areas.

As shown in FIG. 9B, in the demonstration effect (eco mode), the sub control unit 91 controls the reel L
The ED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state, and a demonstration image (a predetermined character) including a power saving display image (in this embodiment, a character image of “during the eco mode”) indicating that the eco mode is being performed. And the character image of “during eco mode”) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the demonstration effect (eco mode), the demonstration image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 instead of the demonstration image, so that the load for reproducing the image on the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced and the demonstration effect is performed. It is in a power saving state in which power is saved compared to (normal mode). The demonstration effect (eco mode) indicates that the power saving state is controlled.

In the control of the demonstration effect, the control is performed so that the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of whether the control is performed in the demonstration effect (normal mode) or the demonstration effect (eco mode). The UI image that is hidden by the start of the demonstration effect is displayed again when the bet amount is set, the non-game state 2 ends, and the above-described game state is reached. Is controlled.
When the UI image is displayed again, the numerical image of the bet number is updated to the initial value “0” and then sequentially updated so as to indicate the set bet number.

In this manner, the main control unit 41 controls the non-game state 1 among the non-game states in which the game is not performed by terminating the game, and sets the predetermined condition (
When the predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the end of the game), the state is controlled to the non-gaming state 2 among the non-gaming states in which the game is not performed. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the non-game state 2 by the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a demonstration effect indicating that the state is the non-game state 2. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-game state 1, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a non-lighting state. Thus, when the demonstration effect is being performed, the reel LED 55 is turned off, so that the light emitted from the reel LED 55 to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R does not interfere with the demonstration effect.

The sub-control unit 91 includes an effect mode setting switch 58 used for setting whether to control the execution mode of the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) to the normal mode or the eco mode (power saving state). When the demonstration effect is set to the eco mode by the mode setting switch 58, the demonstration effect performed in the non-game state 2 is as follows.
It is possible to perform a demonstration effect (eco mode) indicating that the control is being performed in the eco mode, and to terminate the demonstration effect (eco mode) when the number of bets is set in the eco mode,
The indication that the vehicle is being controlled to the eco mode is ended. Thereby, when the eco-mode (power saving state) is controlled in the non-gaming state 2 in the non-gaming state, the eco-mode is ended by setting the number of bets, and the eco-mode is controlled. Can also be terminated.

When controlling the demonstration effect in the non-game state 2, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 so that the UI image is not displayed, thereby controlling the non-display state in which the BET number image is not displayed. In the non-display state, and the MAXBE of the player
The bet amount is set by performing the bet amount setting operation by the T switch 6, and when the specified bet amount is reached, the BET in the UI image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the update of the bet amount can be visually recognized. Control for displaying and updating several images is performed (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). Thus, in the non-game state 2, the UI image can be set to the non-display state, and in the non-display state, the specified bet amount is set by the bet amount setting operation performed by the MAXBET switch 6 of the player. When the bet number is set, the update of the bet number can be visually recognized by the BET number image in the UI image, so that it is possible to clearly recognize that the specified number of bets has been set.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the main control unit 41 controls the credit display 11 and the game assistance when controlling to the setting change state. The display mode of the display 12 is controlled to a setting change display (in this embodiment, “—”) indicating that the setting change is being made. In addition, 1-3 BETLED14 ~
16, the request-on LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 are controlled to a non-lighting state. Then, a new set value is set by the setting value setting operation described above, and the process waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off, thereby terminating the setting change state. Then, control is made to shift to the non-game state 1. Further, at the time of transition to the setting change state, R
A predetermined area including a storage area in which information on the advantageous section is stored in the AM storage area is initialized. During the setting change state, the information on the initialized advantageous section, that is, the advantageous section Based on the information indicating that it is not controlled, the advantageous section notification LED 12a
Is controlled to a non-lighting state.

Then, by performing the predetermined operation for setting the set value as described above, the set value is updated, and then the state is shifted to the non-game state 1 to wait until the bet amount is set and the game is started. .

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 indicates that the control state of the main control unit 41 is controlled to the setting change state using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like over a period in which the control state is specified to be the setting change state. The control is performed so as to perform the setting change state notification.

In the setting change state notification, a setting change state notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character (background image) and a character image of “setting is being changed”) that displays control setting state control is displayed on a liquid crystal display. Is displayed on the display 51. When the setting change state is being notified, the reel LED 55 is turned to the reels 2L, 2C at a predetermined second brightness higher than the above-described first brightness.
, 2R is controlled to have high brightness so that the reels 2L, 2R, 2R are illuminated from behind.
The visibility of C and 2R from the player side is further enhanced. In the setting change state notification, the reel LED 55 is controlled in a blinking state (high brightness) in which the player or the like blinks visibly so that the reel LED 55 is not controlled when the state is other than the setting change state. Notifies that it is being controlled.

In the setting change state notification, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the setting change state notification, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

In the setting change state notification image, the reels 2L and 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the 2R perspective window 3, no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the perspective window 3. Since no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 does not decrease.

In addition, the setting change state notification image is a common background image (in the present embodiment, using the same image data as a setting change state notification image, an error state notification image, a door open state notification image, and the like).
An image of a predetermined character) is displayed, and a character image (in this embodiment, a character image of “setting is being changed”) indicating the content of the notification is displayed using image data registered for each image. Has become. By using the common background image, the setting change state notification image, the setting change state notification image, the error state notification image, and the door open state notification image are displayed, that is, the normal control is performed in the normal game state. It is easy to recognize that the effect is controlled to an effect mode different from the effect mode in the effect. Further, by using the common image data, the storage data capacity of the RAM of the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 controls the setting key switch 37 to the ON state in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1 and non-gaming state 2), thereby controlling the state to the setting confirmation state. In such a case, the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled so as to be continued as the display mode before the control of the setting confirmation state is started. Also, 1-3BE
The lighting mode of the TLEDs 14 to 16 is also controlled so as to be continued as the lighting mode before the control of the setting confirmation state is started.
19. Control the LED 20 to the non-lighting state during the replay. Then, the current set value is displayed on the set value display 24, and the progress of the game is disabled and the process waits until the set key switch 37 is turned off. In addition, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to the lighting state over the gaming state, and the fact that the vehicle is in the advantageous section is notified.

In this state, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the main control unit 41 terminates the setting confirmation state, and controls the non-gaming state (non-game state) controlled before shifting to the setting confirmation state. A transition is made to the gaming state 1 and the non-gaming state 2).

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the control state of the main control unit 41 is controlled to the setting confirmation state using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like over the period in which the control state is specified to be the setting confirmation state. Control is performed so as to notify the setting confirmation state to be notified.

In the setting confirmation state notification, a setting confirmation state notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of “setting is being confirmed”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the control is in the setting confirmation state. Let it. When the setting confirmation state is being notified, the reel LED 55
Of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in a lighting state (high brightness) so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are illuminated from behind at a predetermined second brightness higher than the first brightness.
The visibility of C and 2R from the player side is further enhanced.

In the setting confirmation state notification, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the setting confirmation state notification, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

In the setting confirmation state notification image, the reels 2L and 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the 2R perspective window 3, no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the perspective window 3. Since no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 does not decrease.

The setting change state notification image is configured to display a common background image (an image of a predetermined character in the present embodiment) using image data common to the above-described setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 performs an error (for example, a selector) in a gaming state or a non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1 or non-gaming state 2) based on an input from various sensors or the like. Detection of errors (abnormalities related to passing of medals detected in the medal selector 29 or abnormalities related to clogging of medals), hopper errors (abnormalities related to paying out medals detected in the hopper unit 35 or abnormalities related to clogging of medals), etc. When the game is controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game,
Is controlled to display an error code (“E5” indicating a selector error in this embodiment). Further, it controls the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 to a non-lighting state. In addition, the display mode of the credit indicator 11, the lighting mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the lighting mode of the LED 20 during replay are controlled so as to be continued as the display mode or the lighting mode before controlling to the error state. Then, until the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated, the error state for disabling the progress of the game is continued and the apparatus stands by. In addition, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to the lighting state over the gaming state, and the fact that the vehicle is in the advantageous section is notified.

When the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated in this state, the main control unit 41 terminates the error state, and controls the game state, the non-game state, the non- The state is shifted to a playing state (non-playing state 1 and non-playing state 2).

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the fact that the control state of the main control unit 41 is controlled to the error state by using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like over a period in which it is specified that the control state is the error state. Control is performed to notify an error state.

In the error state notification, an error state notification image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of “selector error (E5)”) for notifying that the error state is being controlled and the type of error that has occurred. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the error state is being notified, the reel LED 55 is turned on so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are illuminated from behind with the predetermined second brightness higher than the first brightness. (High brightness) to further enhance the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side.

In the error state notification, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the error state notification, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

In the error state notification image, the reels 2L, 2C,
While a predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the 2R perspective window 3, no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the perspective window 3. Since no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 does not decrease.

The error state notification image is configured to display a common background image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) using image data common to the above-described setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 41 controls the front door 1 b based on an input from the door open detection switch 25 in a game state and a non-game state (non-game state 1 and non-game state 2). Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the command capable of specifying that the front door 1b has been opened. Thereafter, when the front door 1b is closed based on an input from the door open detection switch 25 or the like, a command capable of specifying that the front door 1b is closed is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. I do.

In addition, the main control unit 41 controls whether the front door 1b is in the open state or in the closed state, whether the front door 1b is in the open state or in the closed state, or in the game state or the non-game state. The control of the middle state is continued, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 is continued, and the lighting mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the replaying LED 20, and the like are also continued. To control. In addition, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to the lighting state over the gaming state, and the fact that the vehicle is in the advantageous section is notified.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the front door 1b is in the open state based on a command received from the main control unit 41 during the period in which the front door 1b is specified to be in the open state. A door open state notification for notifying that the front door 1b is open using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like over a period from when the front door 1b is specified to be in a closed state to when the front door 1b is closed. Is controlled to be performed.

In the door open state notification, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a door open state notification image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of "the door is open") for notifying that the front door 1b is open. To be displayed. Further, during the period in which the front door 1b is specified to be in the open state, the reel LED 55 irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from behind at a predetermined second brightness higher than the above-described first brightness. Thus, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) to further enhance the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side.

In the notification of the door open state, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the door open state notification, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

In the door open state notification image, the reels 2L and 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the 2R perspective window 3, no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the perspective window 3. Since no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 does not decrease.

The door open state notification image is configured to display a common background image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) using image data common to the above-described setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the control state of the main control unit 41 is a non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2), Direction switch 56
Is operated in a predetermined operation mode (in this embodiment, long press), the effect setting state is set such that settings related to the effect can be confirmed or changed by an operation of a player or the like. It is possible to control.

By controlling the sub-control unit 91 to the effect setting state, the control state of the main control unit 41 does not change, and the display modes of the various displays and the lighting modes of the LEDs of the game display unit 13 are as described above. In the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1 and non-gaming state 2).

In the control to the effect setting state, an effect setting menu image including option images (in this embodiment, “volume setting”, “brightness setting”, and “end”) that can be selected and determined by operating the effect switch 56, and an effect Guide image (in this embodiment, an image of the effect switch 56 and a character image suggesting the operation mode) indicating that selection and determination can be made by operating the switch 56, and the effect setting state is indicated. A suggested effect setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, on the effect setting screen, when the effect switch menu image is displayed, the effect switch 56 is short-pressed (operation in which the pressing is continued for less than a predetermined time), and the operation is performed. Each time the selection is performed, the option images are sequentially inverted to indicate the selected option image. In addition, when one of the option images is highlighted and the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (operation in which the pressing is continued for a predetermined time or more), the highlighted option is displayed. Move to the setting screen corresponding to the image. For example, when the effect switch 56 is pressed and held in a state where the option image of “volume setting” is highlighted, the effect setting screen can be set to the volume of the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. The display is shifted to the volume setting screen, and in a state where the option image of “brightness setting” is highlighted, the switch 56 for effect is long-pressed so that the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 can be set. In the state where the option image of “end” is highlighted and displayed, the effect switch 56 is pressed and held down, thereby terminating the control of the effect setting state, and before shifting to the effect setting state. Shift to normal or demonstration production.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect setting screen on the liquid crystal display 51 in the effect setting state, thereby setting the volume of the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51. Although it is a configuration that can be set, in addition to the volume setting and the brightness setting, the setting of the type of the effect (such as a character or a stage that becomes a leading role) and the setting of a predetermined effect frequency can be performed by the effect setting screen. Depending on the configuration that can be performed and the effect setting screen, it is also possible to display the description of the gaming property of the slot machine 1, the payout, the symbol arrangement of the reels, and the game history in the slot machine 1. good.

In the control to the effect setting state, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED
The lighting mode of 57 is configured to be continued as the lighting state controlled before starting the effect setting state. If the demonstration effect is controlled before the start of the effect setting state, In the effect setting state, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to a non-lighting state. In addition, if the control of the normal effect is performed before the start of the effect setting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness) during the effect setting state, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on. Controlled.

In the control in the effect setting state, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In the effect setting menu image, the reels 2L and 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the 2R perspective window 3, no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the perspective window 3. Since no image is displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 does not decrease.

[Relationship between control state by main control unit and effect by sub-control unit]
The correspondence between the control state by the main control unit 41 and the effect by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the game is ended in the game state, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-game state 1, and thereafter, the bet amount is not set and the predetermined time (this execution In the example, when 30 seconds have elapsed, the state is shifted to the non-game state 2. After that, by setting the number of bets, the state is shifted to the game in progress.

During the period in which the game state is controlled to the gaming state and the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1 and non-gaming state 2), the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state) and the game assistance display 12
(A state where the number of payouts is displayed when medals are paid out at the end of the game, and a non-display state when medals are not paid out) are maintained. When the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to be turned on.

Also, in a period in which the game state and the non-game state 1 are controlled, 1 to 3 BETLED 1
While 4 to 16 are controlled to the lighting state in accordance with the progress of the game, while the non-game state 2 is controlled, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to the non-lighting state.

On the other hand, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlling the gaming state and the non-gaming state 1 on the main control unit 41 side, the sub-control unit 91 controls the normal effect and turns the reel LED 55 on (
(Low brightness). Then, when the state is shifted from the non-game state 1 to the non-game state 2, the control of the normal effect is ended to start the control of the demonstration effect, the reel LED 55 is turned off to control the non-light state, The control is continuously performed in the non-lighting state over the period. Thereafter, when the state is shifted from the non-game state 2 to the game state, the control of the demonstration effect is ended to start the control of the normal effect, the reel LED 55 is turned on to control the light state (low brightness), The lighting state (low luminance) is continuously controlled over the period until the state is shifted to the non-game state 2.

Further, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlling the gaming state and the non-gaming state 1, the normal effect is controlled, and the decorative LED 57 for effect is continuously controlled to the lighting state. Then, when the state is shifted from the non-game state 1 to the non-game state 2, the control of the normal effect is ended to start the control of the demonstration effect, the decorative LED 57 for effect is turned off, and the non-lit state is controlled. ,
Control is continuously performed in the non-lighting state over the period. Thereafter, when the state is shifted from the non-game state 2 to the game state, the control of the demonstration effect is ended to start the control of the normal effect, and the decorative LED 57 for effect is turned on to control the lighting state. The lighting state is controlled continuously over a period until the state is shifted to the middle state 2.

Further, during the period in which the main control section 41 is controlling the gaming state and the non-gaming state 1, it controls the normal effect and controls the liquid crystal display 51 to display the normal effect image. Then, when the state is shifted from the non-game state 1 to the non-game state 2, the control of the normal effect is ended and the control of the demonstration effect is started, whereby the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED for effect are produced.
After controlling the 57 to the non-lighting mode, the normal effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to the demonstration effect image, and a mode (normal mode or eco mode) according to the setting state of the effect mode setting switch 58 over the period. Is controlled to continuously display the demonstration effect image of.

After that, when the state is shifted from the non-game state 2 to the game state, the control of the demonstration effect is ended and the control of the normal effect is started, thereby controlling the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to the lighting mode. Then, the demonstration effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to the normal effect image, and the control is performed so that the normal effect image is continuously displayed until the non-game state 2 is reached.

In the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is controlled to the display state by performing the control of the normal effect, and the UI image is controlled to the non-display state by performing the control of the demonstration effect. . That is, the UI image is controlled to be in a non-display state at the timing of switching from the normal effect image to the demonstration effect image, and is controlled to the display state at the timing of switching from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 controls the demonstration effect (in the present embodiment, the demonstration effect (normal mode)), the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57.
Is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, and while controlling to display the demonstration effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 16A), the medal is controlled based on the command received from the main control unit 41. By specifying that the bet amount has been set by inserting a medal from the insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and the decoration LED 57 for production is turned on in a predetermined manner. After the state is controlled, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image. When the normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is displayed, and the credit value stored in the slot machine 1 and the set bet amount are suggested (FIG. 16 (b) ) (C)).

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the bet amount (1) is set by inserting medals, the main control unit 41 controls the 1BET LED 14 to be turned on, and can specify that the bet amount (1) has been set. Command to the sub-control unit 91. Thereafter, every time the bet amount (2, 3) is set by inserting a medal, a command capable of specifying that the bet amount has been set is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sets the bet amount (1) by inserting medals, so that when the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image, U
As for the numerical image indicating the bet number among the I images, the image of "0" is first displayed, and then a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses. , "1" are displayed. Thereafter, each time it is specified that a medal has been inserted and the bet number (2, 3) has been set, the numerical image indicating the bet number is updated to indicate the corresponding bet number. It should be noted that when updating the number image indicating the number of bets from “1” to “2”, “2” to “3” is also used.
Is also controlled so that each numeric image is displayed for at least a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds).

Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the main control unit 41 sets the bet amount up to a specified number within the credit range (3 in the present embodiment). Set. At this time, the bet amount is sequentially set one by one, and each time the bet amount is set, the credit value is controlled to be decremented by one, and 1 to 3 BETL corresponding to the set bet amount is set.
The EDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to a lighting state, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is sequentially updated so as to correspond to the credit value after the subtraction. Also, every time the bet amount is set, a command that can specify that the bet amount has been set is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Then, when the prescribed number of bets is set, the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be turned on to indicate that the start operation is valid. Then, it waits until the start switch 7 is operated.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set the bet amount (1 to 3).
) Is set, when the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image, as in the case where the bet amount (1) is set by inserting medals, Regarding the numeral image indicating the number, after displaying the image of “0” first, after a predetermined time (a time in which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses, the “1” is displayed. Update to display images. Thereafter, each time it is specified that the bet amount has been set, the numerical image indicating the bet amount is updated so as to indicate the corresponding bet amount so as to display the image of “2” and the image of “3”. . At this time, when updating the numerical image indicating the bet amount from “1” to “2”, “2” is also used.
Also when updating from "3" to "3", control is performed so that each numeric image is displayed for at least a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds).

When the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image, first, regarding the numeric image indicating the credit value in the UI image, the credit value before being subtracted for setting the bet amount is set. After displaying the image (in this embodiment, “28”), a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds, etc.) elapses. Control is performed so as to display an image indicating the credit value after subtraction of one.
Thereafter, the image indicating the credit value is sequentially updated one by one so that the credit value after subtraction specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41 is further displayed. When updating the numerical images indicating the credit value, control is performed so that each numerical image is displayed for at least a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds).

As described above, when the main control unit 41 is controlling to the advantageous section, in the non-game state, the predetermined condition (after the end of one game, the predetermined time is set without setting the bet amount (30 in the present embodiment). When (second) elapses) is established and the state is controlled to the non-game state 2, the game auxiliary display 12
, The display of the number of medals to be paid out is terminated, but the notification that the control is performed in the advantageous section by the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continued. Accordingly, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-game state, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 is completed, so that it is possible to suppress the consumption of extra power, while using the advantageous section notification LED 12a. Since the notification to the effect that the control is performed in the advantageous section is continued, it is possible to increase the willingness of the player to play the next game.

The sub-control unit 91 can control the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 to a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are illuminated, and a non-game state in which no game is performed (
After the game is ended, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 is changed to a reel state in a state (a non-game state 2) after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet amount. It can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which 2L, 2C, and 2R are not irradiated.

Further, during the period in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state (non-game state 2), the sub control unit 91 bets when the main control unit 41 detects that a player inserts medals. When the number is set and the number of bets that can start the game is less than the specified number (3 in the present embodiment), the main control unit 41 side during the period of controlling the non-lighting state. The bet amount is set by the player's bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6, and even when the bet amount becomes the prescribed number (3 in this embodiment), the low brightness, which is a common mode, is used. The reel LED 55 is controlled to be turned on. Accordingly, the sub control unit 91 sets the non-game state 2
In the case where the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state in, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of a medal by the player, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified bet amount at which the game can be started, The MAXBET switch 6 of the player during the period in which the light is turned off.
When the bet amount is set by the bet amount setting operation according to, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be turned on at a common low luminance even when the bet amount reaches a specified number at which the game can be started. The control burden on the unit 91 can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be turned on, so that the reel 2L,
2C and 2R are irradiated from the rear toward the near side (player side).
2C, 2R may be irradiated from the near side (player side), or the reels 2L, 2C, 2R
Irradiating means for irradiating the player from the rear toward the front side (player side), and reels 2L, 2C, 2R
May be provided with both irradiating means for irradiating from the rear toward the near side (the player side).

Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of one game, the betting amount is not set and the betting amount is not set, and the game is in a non-gaming state. May be set, but the state in which the bet amount is less than the specified number at which the game can be started may be set as the non-game state, or after the end of one game, the specified number of bets is set, and the start switch is set. By operating 7, the state until the next game is started may be set to the non-game state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the non-gaming after the predetermined time has elapsed in the non-gaming state in which the game is not played and the bet amount is not set after the end of one game. In the non-gaming state 2 which is the middle state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state. As the non-gaming state, for example, after one game is over, the bet amount is less than a specified number, After the end of one game, a predetermined number of bets is set, and by operating the start switch 7, the state and the like until the next game is started are applied. In such a state, the reel LED 55 may be controlled to a non-lighting state. Also,
The sub-control unit 91 is configured to control the reel LED 55 to be in a non-lighting state when a predetermined condition is satisfied after a non-game state in which a game is not performed, for example, the predetermined condition is stored in a credit. A condition may be adopted in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the non-gaming state is established, provided that the settlement processing for adjusting the medals is performed.

The sub-control unit 91 can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which the staging decoration LED 57 is turned off in the non-gaming state 2, and is turned off in the non-gaming state 1 (after the game is over, a predetermined bet amount is not set and the Until the time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state (low luminance).
5 is controlled to a non-lighting state, and in the non-game state 1, the decoration LED 57 for staging is set to a predetermined value until the light-off condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game is completed) is satisfied. , And the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a non-lighting state when the light-off condition is satisfied. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 keeps the liquid crystal display 5 in the non-game state 1 until the light-off condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game is completed) is satisfied.
The first display mode is controlled as a second display mode for a normal effect, and when the light-off condition is satisfied, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled as a first display mode for a demonstration effect. The sub control unit 91
Controls the reel LED 55 to a lighting state (low luminance) in the non-game state 1, controls the effect decoration LED 57 to a lighting state, and sets the liquid crystal display 51 to the second display state to control the normal effect. In this case, when the light-out condition (the predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game is over) is satisfied, the reel LED 55 is turned off, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off. Then, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the demonstration effect as the first display mode. Thus, in the non-game state 1, the reel LED 55 is in a lighting state (low brightness), the effect decoration LED 57 is in a predetermined lighting state, and the liquid crystal display 51
Is in the second display state (normal effect), the light-off condition (after the end of the game,
When a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount), the reel LED 55
Is turned off, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off, and then the liquid crystal display 51 switches from the second display state (normal effect) to the first display state (demo effect).
The display of the liquid crystal display 51 can be switched to the first display state when the non-lighting state of D55 and the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57 are ready.

The sub-control unit 91 can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which the decoration LED 57 for production is turned off in the non-game state 2, and betting is performed by detecting the insertion of a medal by the player in the non-lighting state of the decoration LED 57 for production. Even when the number is set and the specified number of bets is less than the specified number, the bet amount is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 setting operation in the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57, and the specified number is set. When the number of bets becomes
D57 is controlled to be turned on. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can control the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 as the first display mode in the non-game state 2 in the demonstration effect, and in the state where the demonstration effect is being performed on the liquid crystal display 51, The bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of a medal by the player, and even when the bet amount is less than the specified number, the bet amount setting operation of the player by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed in the demonstration effect. By doing so, the bet amount is set, and even when the prescribed number of bets is reached, it is possible to control the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 as a second display mode to a normal effect. In addition, the sub control unit 91 is in the non-game state 2
In the case where the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, the decoration LED for effect is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, and the liquid crystal display 51 is in the first display state to control the demonstration effect, When set, the reel LED 55 is turned on (low brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on, and then the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the normal effect as the second display mode. Thus, in the non-game state 2, the reel LED 55 is in the non-lighting state, the effect decoration LED 57 is in the non-lighting state, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first.
In the display state, when the bet amount is set, the reel LED 55 is first turned on (low brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on, and then the liquid crystal display 51 is in the first display state ( Since it switches from the demonstration effect) to the second display state (normal effect), the reel LED
When the lighting state of 55 and the lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57 are ready, the liquid crystal display 51
Can be switched to the second display state.

The sub-control unit 91 can display a UI image including a BET number image indicating the number of bets by the control of the normal effect. In the control of the demonstration effect performed in the non-game state 2, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the UI image. By controlling not to display the image, the BET number image is controlled to the non-display state. In the case where the UI image is controlled to be in the non-display state, when the insertion of medals by the player is detected, the bet amount is set, and even when the number of medals is less than the specified number of bets that can start the game, In the non-display state, the bet amount is set by the player's bet amount setting operation using the MAXBET switch 6, and the control for displaying the UI image on the liquid crystal display 51 even when the bet amount reaches the specified number is performed. Do. This makes it possible to set the non-display state in which the UI image is not displayed in the non-game state, and to set the bet amount to indicate the bet amount by setting the bet amount.
The UI image including the ET number image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again.

As shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 causes the game to be ended in the game-in-progress state to shift to the non-game-in-progress state 1. Thereafter, when the front door 1b is opened before a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet amount, it is notified that the front door 1b is opened. A command that can be specified is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Even if the front door 1b is opened, the control state being controlled (for example, the non-game state 1 or the like) is maintained without change, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) and game assistance The display mode of the display device 12 (a state in which the number of payouts is displayed when medals are paid out at the end of the game, and a non-display state in the case where medals are not paid out), advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 12a The lighting mode of the 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 also maintains the state before the front door 1 b is opened without changing.

Then, after shifting to the non-gaming state 1, after a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount, the non-gaming state 1 is terminated and shifted to the non-gaming state 2. At this time, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a are the non-game state 1
Is maintained, the display mode (display of the number of medals to be paid out) of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to a non-display state, and the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is controlling the gaming state and the non-gaming state 1 on the main control unit 41 side, the sub-control unit 91 controls the normal effect and turns on the reel LED 55 in the lighting state (low). (Brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.
In addition, control is performed so that the normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this state, when it is specified that the front door 1b has been opened based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 starts control of the door open state notification, and the reel LED 55 Is controlled to a lighting state (high luminance) and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state, and then the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the normal effect image to the door open state notification image. In the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is not displayed by switching the display image from the normal effect image to the door open state notification image.

Further, when the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-gaming state 2 during the period of controlling the door opening state notification, that is, in the non-gaming state with the front door 1b being opened. If the predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without the bet amount being set after shifting to 1, after the predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses Also, the control of the door open state notification is continued until the front door 1b is closed. Then, the main control unit 41
When it is specified that the front door 1b is in the closed state based on the command received from the control unit, the control for notifying the door open state is ended, and the control is shifted to the control of the demonstration effect.

The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to a non-lighting state by starting the control of the demonstration effect, and then displays the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 from the door open state notification image based on the demonstration effect image. Control is performed so as to switch to an image (normal mode or eco mode). In the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the normal effect image to the door open state notification image, so that the non-display state of the UI image is maintained.

The main control unit 41 terminates the non-game state 2 and shifts to the game state by setting the bet amount during the period in which the game state is controlled to the non-game state 2, for example. Not playing state 2
When the front door 1b is in the closed state during the control period, a command that can specify that the front door 1b is in the closed state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Front door 1b
Even if is set to the closed state, the control state (for example, the non-game state 1 or the like) that is being controlled is maintained without change, and the display modes of the credit indicator 11 and the game assist indicator 12 and the advantageous section notification L
The lighting mode of the EDs 12a and 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 also maintains the state before the front door 1b is closed without changing.

Then, during the period in which the non-game state is controlled, the bet amount is set, thereby terminating the non-game state 2 and shifting to the game state. At this time, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display mode), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display mode), and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a are modes when the non-game status 2 is ended. , While the corresponding 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to be turned on according to the set bet amount.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 shifts from the non-game state 2 to the game state on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the normal effect and turns the reel LED 55 from the non-light state. In addition to controlling the lighting state (low brightness), the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled from the non-lighting state to a predetermined lighting state. Thereafter, control is performed so that the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image. In the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image, so that the UI image is displayed again.

In this manner, the sub-control unit 91 can control the non-game state 2 in which the game is not performed, to the non-light state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not irradiated by the reel LED 55, When the front door 1b is opened while the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state (high brightness). Thereby, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, the front door 1b
Is released, the reel LED 55 is controlled in the lighting mode (high brightness), so that the visibility of the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be enhanced to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination, and the front surface can be checked. It becomes easy for the surroundings to recognize that the door 1b has been opened, and the inside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a medal selector 29 provided inside the front door 1b).
And the set value display 24) can also be easily checked by being illuminated by the light emission of the reel LED 55.

When the front door 1b is opened, the sub-control unit 91 is brighter (high brightness) than a lighting state (low brightness) that is controlled when the front door 1b is not opened. The reel LED 55 is controlled. Thereby, when the front door 1b is opened, the reel 2
The symbol combinations stopped at L, 2C and 2R can be more easily confirmed, and the front door 1b
Is more easily recognized by the surroundings, and the inside of the slot machine 1 (for example, the medal selector 29 and the set value display 24 provided inside the front door 1b) is also
It becomes easier to confirm.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-game state 1 by ending the game in the game state. Thereafter, if it is determined that an error has occurred based on the output status of various sensors before a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet amount, an error is generated. The state is controlled to disable the progress of the game, and a command to the effect that the state is controlled to the error state and a command that can specify the type of error that has occurred are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When controlling to the error state, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display mode), the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a, and 1 to 3BE
The state before the transition to the error state is maintained without changing the lighting mode of the TLEDs 14 to 16. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to an error code display state for displaying an error code indicating the type of error that is occurring. After that, the error state is kept on standby until the error state is released by performing the above-mentioned predetermined operation.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is controlling the gaming state and the non-gaming state 1 on the main control unit 41 side, the sub-control unit 91 controls the normal effect and turns on the reel LED 55 in the lighting state (low). (Brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.
In addition, control is performed so that the normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this state, when it is specified that the error state has been set based on the command received from the main control section 41, the sub control section 91 starts control of the error state notification and turns on the reel LED 55 in the lighting state (high). (Brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state, and then the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the normal effect image to the error state notification image. In the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the normal effect image to the error state notification image, so that the UI image is not displayed.

As described above, after shifting to the non-game state 1 as described above, the predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without setting the bet amount, and the non-game state is set. It is possible to control to shift to the state 2, and when shifting to the error state in the non-gaming state 1, the counting of the predetermined time is continued even during the error state, and the predetermined time has elapsed. If it is specified, the state is shifted to the non-game state 2 after the end of the error state.

When shifting from the error state to the non-gaming state 2, the display mode (credit display state) of the credit indicator 11 and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a are shifted to the non-gaming state 2 without changing. To the state before On the other hand, while controlling the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 from the error code display state to the non-display state,
4 to 16 are controlled to a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, when it is specified that the error state has been terminated and the state has been shifted to the non-game state 2 based on the command received from the main control section 41, the sub-control section 91 controls the error state notification. After ending the control of the demonstration effect and controlling the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to the non-lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed from the error state notification image to the demonstration effect image (normal mode or eco mode). Mode). In the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the error state notification image to the demonstration effect image, so that the non-display state of the UI image is maintained.

As described above, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game, and controls an error state when an error is detected based on an input state from various sensors.

The sub-control unit 91 continues to control the lighting state of the reel LED 55 when the main control unit 41 controls the lighting state of the reel LED 55 when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state in the non-game state 1. I do. As a result, when controlled to an error state, the reel LE
Since D55 is controlled to be turned on, it is possible to enhance the visibility of the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R when an error occurs, to make it easy to confirm, and to recognize the occurrence of the error to the surroundings. Can be made easier.

The sub-control unit 91 is controlled to be in the error state by the main control unit 41, so that when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the lighting state, the lighting state (low brightness) is controlled when the control is not performed in the error state. ), The reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a brighter lighting state (higher brightness).
Thereby, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R when an error occurs, and to make it easier for the surroundings to recognize that the error has occurred.

In addition, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is in the error state, the sub control unit 91 performs a predetermined time (30 in the present embodiment) in a state where the bet amount has not been set since the game was ended. When it is determined that the elapsed time (seconds) has elapsed, the control of the demonstration effect is performed after the control of the error state on the side of the main control unit 41 is terminated. As a result, when the error state is controlled by the main control unit 41 and the error state is also notified by the sub control unit 91,
It is possible to avoid performing the demonstration effect, and to continue the notification that the state is controlled to the error state during the error state.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the front door 1b is in the open state during the period in which the non-game state 2 is being controlled, the main control unit 41 can specify that the front door 1b is in the open state. Command to the sub-control unit 91. Even if the front door 1b is opened, the control state being controlled (in the present embodiment, the non-game state 2) is maintained without change, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (the credit display state). And the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (
The non-display state) and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 also maintain the state before the front door 1b is opened without changing. In the non-game state 2, the insertion request LED 17 is maintained in the lighting state.

Then, when it is specified that the setting key switch 37 has been turned on, the control is performed so as to shift from the non-game state 2 to the setting confirmation state. In the setting confirmation state, the control unit 41 refers to a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, specifies the setting value currently set in the slot machine 1, and controls the setting value display 24 to display the setting value. . In addition, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display mode), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display mode), and the lighting modes of the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are maintained without being changed. While the input request LED 17 is controlled to a non-lighting state.

Further, at the start of the setting confirmation state, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying that the setting confirmation state is to be started. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, when it is specified that the front door 1b has been opened based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period in which the demonstration effect is controlled, After the control of the notification of the door open state is started, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), and the decorative LED 57 for effect is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.
Is controlled so as to switch the display image in the above from the demonstration effect image to the door open state notification image.

Thereafter, when it is specified that the state has been shifted to the setting confirmation state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the setting confirmation state notification is started, the reel LED 55 is turned on (high brightness), and the effect is produced. After controlling the decorative LED 57 to be kept in the predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image.

In the control of the setting confirmation state notification, regardless of the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 at the start of the control, the reel LED 55 is controlled again to the lighting state (high brightness), and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on. After controlling again to the predetermined lighting state,
A configuration may be employed in which the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the door open state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image. Even in such a configuration, during the setting confirmation state notification,
The reel LED 55 can be controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), and the effect decoration LED 57 can be controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

In addition, when the control of the setting confirmation state notification is started while the control of the door opening state notification is performed, the control of the door opening state notification and the control of the setting confirmation state notification are performed in parallel. In such a configuration, for example, by controlling the door open state notification, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.
In a state where the door open state notification image is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the control of the setting confirmation state notification is performed in parallel, so that the liquid crystal display 51 displays the front side of the door open state notification image. A configuration in which the setting confirmation state notification image is controlled to be superimposed and displayed may be employed. Since the setting confirmation state is controlled when the front door 1b is in the open state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) while the setting confirmation state is being informed, and the effect for production is provided. The decorative LED 57 can be controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

The main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 to the O
When the FF state is specified, control is performed so that the state is changed from the setting confirmation state to the non-game state 2. At this time, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display mode) and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display mode), the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3B
The lighting mode of the ETLEDs 14 to 16 is controlled so as to be maintained without being changed, while the input request LED 17 is controlled to the lighting state.

Then, when the front door 1b is closed during the period in which the state is controlled to the non-playing state 2, a command capable of specifying that the front door 1b is closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. I do. Even if the front door 1b is in the closed state, the control state being controlled (in the present embodiment, the non-game state 2) is maintained without change, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (the credit display state). And display mode of game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state), advantageous section notification LED
The lighting modes of the 12a, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 and the insertion request LED 17 also maintain the state before the front door 1b is closed without changing.

On the other hand, in the period in which the sub-control unit 91 is performing the control of the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is ended based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the state is shifted to the non-game state 2. When it is determined that the control has been completed, the control of the setting confirmation state is terminated, and the control of the door open state notification performed before starting the control is performed, and the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness). At the same time, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. Thereafter, control is performed so that the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the setting confirmation state notification image to the door opening state notification image.

Thereafter, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the closed state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control for notifying the door open state is ended, and the demonstration performed before the control is performed. After controlling the effect and controlling the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to the non-lighting state, control is performed so that the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the door open state notification image to the demonstration effect image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20, when the main control unit 41 is in the setting confirmation state, when the front door 1b is closed without setting the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, A command capable of specifying that the front door 1b has been closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 while the control of the setting confirmation state is continued. At this time, in the control of the setting confirmation state,
Without changing the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state), the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the lighting mode of the insertion request LED 17 without changing. ,maintain.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 closes the front door 1b based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period when the sub-control unit 91 controls the setting confirmation state. When it is specified, by continuing the control of the setting confirmation state,
Even after the front door 1b is closed, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state, and the setting confirmation state notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Control to display continuously.

If the front door 1b is closed when the main control unit 41 controls the setting confirmation state and the sub-control unit 91 controls the setting confirmation state notification,
Since the control of the setting confirmation state is continued in the main control unit 41 and the control of the setting confirmation state notification is continued in the sub-control unit 91, the front door 1b is again opened and the setting key switch 37 is turned off. Accordingly, it is possible to shift the control of the main control unit 41 to the non-game state 1 and shift the control of the sub-control unit 91 to the door open state notification.

As described above, the main control unit 41 selects and sets one of a plurality of set values (in the present embodiment, set values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player. It is possible to control. In addition, the main control unit 41, in a state where the game is not played,
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value set in the slot machine 1 is controlled to a setting check state in which the setting value can be checked.

When the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state in the non-game state 2 in the non-game state 2, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the lighting state (high brightness) when the setting is controlled. Accordingly, when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state and is controlled to the setting confirmation state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness). In addition, the visibility of the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be enhanced to make it easy to confirm, and the surroundings can be easily recognized that the setting has been controlled to the setting confirmation state.

Also, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the setting confirmation state on the main control unit 41 side,
When the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high luminance) brighter than a lighting state (low luminance) to be controlled when the setting is not controlled to the confirmation state. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the setting combination is controlled, and to make the surroundings more aware that the combination has been controlled to the setting confirmation state. It can be easier.

As shown in FIG. 21, the main control unit 41 performs various errors (in the present embodiment, the inserted medal sensors 31 a to 31 c) based on the input status of various sensors during the period of controlling to the non-game state 2. When an occurrence of a selector error specified based on the input status of the input is detected, the state is controlled to an error state, and a command to shift to the error state and to specify a type of the generated error is sub-controlled. It is transmitted to the unit 91. When controlling to the error state, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state) and the advantageous section notification LED
The state before control to the error state is maintained without changing the display mode of 12a and the lighting mode of 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is changed to an error code indicating the type of error that has occurred (in this embodiment, “E5” indicating a selector error).
)) Is displayed. Further, it controls the input request LED 17 to a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the main control unit 41 has been controlled to an error state based on a command received from the main control unit 41 during the control of the demonstration effect. When this is done, the control of error state notification is started and the reel LED 55
Is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), and the decorative LED 57 for effect is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.
The display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the demonstration effect image to the error state notification image.

Thereafter, when it is specified that the state has been shifted to the setting confirmation state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the setting confirmation state notification is started, the reel LED 55 is turned on (high brightness), and the effect is produced. After controlling the decorative LED 57 to be kept in the predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image.

The main control unit 41 controls the reset switch 23 when the error state is controlled.
Alternatively, control is continued in an error state and waits until a reset operation by the reset / setting switch 38 is detected. Further, when controlling the error state notification, the sub control unit 91 controls the error state notification until it is specified that the error state is to be canceled based on the command received from the main control unit 41. Continue to wait.

When the main control unit 41 is in the error state, the reset switch 2
When the operation of the reset / setting switch 3 or 3 is detected, the error state is terminated and the state is shifted to the non-gaming state 2 which was controlled before shifting to the error state. When terminating the error state, a command capable of specifying that the error state is terminated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When terminating the error state, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display mode) and the display mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a,
The state in the error state is maintained without changing the lighting mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled so that the display of the error code is terminated and the non-display state is set. Further, it controls the input request LED 17 to be turned on.

On the other hand, during the period in which the error state notification is controlled,
When it is specified that the error state is ended based on the command received from the main control unit 41 and the state is shifted to the non-gaming state 2, the control of the error state notification is ended and the control is not started. Is performed, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Thereafter, control is performed so that the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the error state notification image to the demonstration effect image.

As described above, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game, and controls an error state when an error is detected based on an input state from various sensors.

The sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 in the non-playing state 2 when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state and when the main control unit 41 controls the reel LED 55 to the error state.
Is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness). Thus, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the light LED is controlled to be in the lighted state when controlled to the error state. Therefore, the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an error occurs. The visibility can be enhanced to make it easier to confirm, and the occurrence of an error can be made easier for the surroundings to recognize.

The sub-control unit 91 is controlled to be in the error state by the main control unit 41, so that when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the lighting state, the lighting state (low brightness) is controlled when the control is not performed in the error state. ), The reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a brighter lighting state (higher brightness).
Thereby, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R when an error occurs, and to make it easier for the surroundings to recognize that the error has occurred.

As shown in FIG. 22, the sub control unit 91 performs control of the demonstration effect,
When the effect switch 56 is operated, the control of the effect setting state is started, and the reel LED is controlled.
The display mode on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed from the demonstration effect image while maintaining the lighting mode of the 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 before the control of the effect setting state is started, that is, the non-display state during the demonstration effect. Control is performed so as to switch to the effect setting image.

Then, in the state where the effect setting screen is displayed, the sub-control unit 91, as described above,
It is possible to control the effect setting screen to be switched to the volume setting screen or the brightness setting screen according to the operation of the effect switch 56, or to end the effect setting state, and to display the effect setting screen. When the effect switch 56 is long-pressed in a state in which the option image of “End” is highlighted, the control of the effect setting state is terminated, and the control before the transition to the effect setting state is performed. Move to demonstration.

Note that the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the non-game state 1 on the main control unit 41 side, and the production switch 56 is operated even during the period in which the normal production control is being performed. It is possible to control the setting state.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not detect the operation by the effect switch 56,
In the non-gaming state 1 and the non-gaming state 2, even when the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the effect setting state, the control state is maintained without being changed, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit (Display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display mode), the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the lighting mode of the insertion request LED 17 are also maintained without being changed.

As described above, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the non-game state (non-game state 1 and non-game state 2) by the main control unit 41, the effect switch 56 is operated. By doing so, it is possible to control the effect setting state, and to display on the liquid crystal display 51 an effect setting screen on which the settings relating to the effect can be set by the operation of the player or the like. On the effect setting screen, it is possible to make settings related to the effect by operating the effect switch 56 in accordance with the menu displayed on the screen. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the irradiation of the reel LED 55 from hindering the operation when setting the effect while the effect setting screen is being displayed.

Further, the sub control unit 91 is in the non-game state, and after the game is over, a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet amount, and the main control unit 41 side. Not playing state 2
In the case where the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, the effect switch 56 is operated to display an effect setting screen on which a setting relating to an effect can be performed by an operation of a player or the like. When displaying on the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55 is controlled not to be turned on but to be turned off. Thereby, the main control unit 41 is controlled to the non-game state 2 and the sub-control unit 91 controls the demonstration effect so that the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state. In the above, the non-lighting state of the reel LED 55 is maintained even if the effect switch 56 not involved in the progress of the game is operated, so that power consumption can be suppressed, and the effect setting screen can be displayed by irradiation with the reel LED 55. It can be prevented that it is difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state, the main control unit 41 starts the power supply to the slot machine 1 and starts up, thereby controlling the slot machine 1 to the setting change state first. Then, a command capable of specifying the transition to the setting change state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. When controlling to the setting change state, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the game assistance indicator 12 is in the setting changing state indicating that the setting is being changed (in this embodiment, each display indicates "-"). Is displayed (see FIG. 10)), and the advantageous section notification L
The EDs 12a, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the input request LED 17 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and started, the sub control unit 91 controls the main control unit 41 to change the setting to the setting change state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 When it is determined that the setting has been changed, the control of the setting change state notification is started,
The reel LED 55 is controlled to a blinking state (high brightness) that is controlled only during the setting change state notification, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state, and then the setting change state notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Control.

When the main control unit 41 controls the setting change state, the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the new setting value is set by performing the above-described setting change operation. When specified, the control in the setting change state is ended, and the control is shifted to the control in the non-game state 1. When shifting to the non-gaming state 1, the display mode of the credit display 11 is controlled to be switched from the setting change display to the initial value ("0") of the credit display state, and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is performed. The mode is controlled so as to switch from the setting change display to the non-display state. Also, while controlling the input request LED 17 to the lighting state, the advantageous section notification LED 12a,
Control is performed so as to maintain the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 in a non-lighting state.

Thereafter, based on an input signal from the door open detection switch 25, when the front door 1b is closed, a command capable of specifying that the front door 1b is closed is sent to the sub control unit 91. To send.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 ends the setting change state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 and shifts to the non-gaming state 1 during the period of controlling the setting change state notification. When it is determined that the setting has been performed, the control of the setting change state notification is ended, the control of the door open state notification is performed, and the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness).
The effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. Thereafter, control is performed so that the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the setting change state notification image to the door open state notification image.

Thereafter, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the closed state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the door open state notification is ended, and the control of the normal effect is started. , The reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and the
Is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. Thereafter, control is performed so that the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the door open state notification image to the normal effect image.

Also, by controlling the normal effect, the UI image is controlled to the display state. That is, the UI
The image is controlled to the display state at the timing when the image is switched from the door open state notification image to the normal effect image.

As described above, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 to the ON state,
When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and started, the setting value of the slot machine 1 can be controlled to a setting change state in which the setting value can be set.

The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to a blinking state that is different from the lighting mode controlled during the game during the period in which the main control unit 41 controls the setting change state. Thus, it is possible to make the surroundings recognize that the setting value is controlled to the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be set.

[Medal selector structure]
Next, the structure of the medal selector 29 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. still,
In the following description, the state in which the medal selector 29 is viewed from the back side of the front door 1b will be described as the front (front) side of the medal selector 29.

As shown in FIG. 24, the medal selector 29 includes a selector main body 131 and a selector main body 1.
And a cover member 150 that covers the front surface of the base 31. Sealing pieces 151 and 151 are formed on the left and right sides of the cover member 150, respectively, and sealing pieces 139 and 139 are also formed at corresponding locations of the selector body 131. The selector main body 13 corresponding to the sealing piece 151 of the cover member 150 in a state where the member 150 is assembled.
By attaching the one sealing piece 139 with the one-way screw 152, the cover member 150 cannot be removed from the selector main body 131 without breaking at least one of the sealing piece 151 and the sealing piece 139. That is, the cover member 150 is connected to the selector body 1.
The cover member 150 cannot be removed from the selector main body 131 without leaving any trace by attaching the cover member 150 to the base 31 with the one-way screw 152.

In this embodiment, the cover member 150 is connected to the selector body 131 by the one-way screw 1.
52, the cover member 150 can be connected to the selector body 13 without leaving any trace.
Although it is made impossible to remove it from 1, leaving a trace by using a cap that can not be removed unless it is broken once it is attached, or by welding a part of the cover member 150 and a part of the selector main body 131 Alternatively, the cover 150 may not be detached from the selector body 131.

The image sensor unit 200 (see FIG. 4) is housed inside the cover member 150, and the image sensor unit 200 (see FIG. 4) is provided on the front surface of the cover member 150, as shown in FIG. Insertion holes are formed at positions corresponding to the provided initialization switch 255, color setting switch 256, and pattern setting switch 257, and these switches can be operated. Further, a see-through hole is formed at a position corresponding to the status LED 258 provided in the image sensor unit 200 (see FIG. 4), so that the lighting state of the status LED 258 can be visually recognized from the outside. The initialization switch 255 is used for the slot machine 1
The color setting switch 256 is a switch that is operated when initializing the registration of medals to be used. The color setting switch 256 is a switch for setting whether or not to determine the color of medals.
Reference numeral 57 denotes a switch for setting whether or not to determine a medal pattern. The status LED 258 notifies the status of the IS control unit 251 described later by a lighting mode.

As shown in FIGS. 25A and 26A, a medal flow passage 133 having a substantially L-shape in a front view is formed inside the selector main body 131. As shown in FIG. 25 (b) and FIG. 26 (b), the side wall of the medal flow passage 133 is inclined forward and downward from below so that the upper end of the flowing medal is inclined forward from the lower end. are doing. Further, a front side wall of the medal flowing passage 133 is formed by a middle plate 134. The middle plate 134 is urged rearward so that the distance between the middle plate 134 and the rear side wall of the medal flow passage 133 becomes a constant width at which the medal can flow, and by pressing the cancel lever 5 described above, The lower portion of the middle plate 134 is opened around the upper end thereof against the bias. By pressing the cancel lever 5, the cover member 150 can be removed from the selector main body 131 without removing the medal flow passage 133. It is possible to discharge medals stuck in the inside.

On the upper surface of the selector main body 131, an inflow port 14 communicating with the upstream side of the medal flow path 133
1 is formed, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 flow into the medal flowing passage 133. A medal flow passage 133 is provided on the side of the selector body 131.
An outlet 142 communicating with the downstream side of the hopper is formed, and medals discharged from the outlet 142 are guided to a hopper tank. Further, on the downstream side of the medal flow-down passage 133, the above-described inserted medal sensors 31a to 31a to detect the passage of medals discharged to the outflow port 142.
c is provided.

In the medal selector 29, the authenticity (shape, size, etc.) of the inserted medal is determined, and the passage of the authentic medal is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. Thereafter, the false medal flows out of an outlet 142 formed on the side surface of the selector main body 131, and before the passing medal is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, a return portion 137 formed at the lower portion of the selector main body 131. From the medal payout 9 (see FIG. 1) via a medal return passage (not shown) provided below the medal selector 29.

As shown in FIGS. 25A, 26B, and 26A, 26B, the upper part of the medal flowing passage 133 is located at a position higher than the position where the passing medal is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. A guide plate 147 is provided at an upstream position. The guide plate 147 is a medal flow passage 133
25 (a) and (b), where the front-side upper edge of the medal flowing down is not guided, and the guide position where the front-side upper edge of the medal flowing down the medal flowing path 133 is guided (FIG. 2).
6 (a) and (b).

When the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not excited in FIG.
As shown in (a) and (b), the medals are retracted upward by being urged to the non-guiding position, and the front upper edge of the medals flowing down the medal flowing passage 133 is not guided. .
For this reason, the medals flowing from the inflow port 141 and flowing down the medal flow passage 133 flow down with the upper end inclined forward from the lower end, and the upper edge of the medal is not guided by the guide plate 147. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the return portion 137 is tilted with the upper end of the medal.
And is returned from the medal payout exit 9. A substantially L-shaped projecting piece 147a is connected to the guide plate 147 downward from the rear end, and as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is excited. In a state where it is not in the state, the tip of the protruding piece 147a projects into the medal flow passage 133 through the insertion hole 133a formed in the medal flow passage 133. Therefore, even when the medals flowing down the medal flowing passage 133 flow vigorously, the medals come into contact with the protruding pieces 147a, fall from the return section 137, and are returned from the medal payout port 9.

Further, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is excited, the guide plate 147 becomes the state shown in FIGS.
As shown in ()), by moving from the non-guiding position to the guiding position, the front-side upper edge of the medals flowing down the medal flowing passage 133 is guided, and the tip of the protruding piece 147a is moved to the medal flowing passage 1.
33 is retracted. For this reason, it flows from the inflow port 141 and the medal flow-down passage 1
The medals flowing down 33 fall from the medal flowing passage 133 as shown in FIG. 26 (b) because the upper edge on the front side is guided by the guide plate 147 and does not come into contact with the protruding piece 147a. Without being detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c,
From the tank and stored in a hopper tank.

In the present embodiment, as the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the passing of the medal is detected by the light receiving unit detecting the interruption of the light from the light emitting unit by passing the medal between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit. A photo sensor that detects the light is used, but a light-emitting unit and a light-receiving unit are arranged at one end of the passage, and the light-receiving unit detects passage of the medal by detecting the light of the light-emitting unit reflected on the medal. A sensor may be used. Also, a physical sensor that detects the passage of a medal by detecting the operation of a movable piece that operates in conjunction with the passage of a medal may be used.

As shown in FIGS. 25 (a), (b) and 26 (a), (b), medals flowing down the medal flow-down passage 133 are provided inside the medal selector 29 at positions facing the medal flow-down passage 133. An image sensor 260 for capturing an image is provided. The image sensor 260 is configured by an image sensor such as a CCD or a CMOS. An irradiation LED 259 for irradiating the inside of the medal flow passage 133 is provided around the image sensor 260. Note that the irradiation LED 259 is not disposed directly around the image sensor 260, but the irradiation light from the irradiation LED 259 is transmitted through the light guide plate or the like to the image sensor 26 in the medal flow passage 133.
A configuration in which 0 irradiates the medal imaging range may be adopted. The wavelength of the irradiation light from the irradiation LED 259 does not overlap with the wavelength of the irradiation light from the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c and the light projection unit of the cover sensor 254 described later. The medal sensors 31a to 31c and the cover sensor 254 are not erroneously detected.

As shown in FIGS. 25A and 26A, the image sensor 260
7 is in the guiding position, that is, when the medal is discharged from the outflow port 142 to the hopper tank side, and when it is in the non-guiding position, that is, when the medal falls from the return unit 137 and is returned from the medal payout port 9. In this case, the image sensor 260 is arranged at a position where the medals pass through the medal flow passage 133, and the medals which are externally inserted and stored in the hopper tank and the medals which are returned to the medal payout port 9 are also image sensors 260. Is to be imaged.

In addition, since the front surface of the selector main body 131 is covered with the cover member 150 as described above, the structure is such that it is difficult for foreign matter to enter between the image sensor 260 and the medal flow passage 133. As shown in FIG.
Once attached to the selector 131, it cannot be removed from the selector body 131 without leaving any trace. Further, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B and FIGS. 26A and 26B, a state in which the cover sensor 254 is provided on the selector main body 131 and the cover member 150 is attached to the selector main body 131. , The detection piece 150a formed inside the cover member 150 is detected by the cover sensor 254, and when the cover member 150 is removed, the detection piece 150a is not detected by the cover sensor 254. Therefore, the cover sensor 254 detects that the cover member 150 has been removed.

[Configuration of Image Sensor Unit]
The medal selector 29 has an image sensor unit 200 mounted inside the cover member 150. As shown in FIG. 27, the image sensor unit 200 includes the cover sensor 254, the initialization switch 255, the color setting switch 256, and the pattern setting switch 257 described above.
, Status LED 258, irradiation LED 259, image sensor 260, IS control unit 25
One.

The cover sensor 254 is connected to the IS control unit 251 and outputs a detection signal from the cover sensor 254. The initialization switch 255, the color setting switch 256, and the pattern setting switch 257 are connected to the IS control unit 251. When the power is turned on, the IS control unit 251 controls the operation state of the initialization switch 255, the color setting switch 256, and the pattern. The setting state of the setting switch 257 is detected. Further, the image sensor 260 includes the IS control unit 2
51 is connected to the IS controller 251.
Is output to Further, the status LED 258 and the irradiation LED 259 are connected to the IS control unit 251, and lighting control is performed by the IS control unit 251.

The IS control unit 251 includes a color determination data storage unit 252 that stores color determination data, and a pattern determination data storage unit 253 that stores pattern determination data. The color determination data and the pattern determination data are data serving as references when comparing the images of the inserted medals, and the color determination data is image data obtained by extracting color elements from the registered medal image data. The pattern determination data is image data obtained by extracting a pattern portion from the registered medal image data and binarizing it.

The color determination data and the pattern determination data are initialized when the operation of the initialization switch 255 is detected when the power is turned on. That is, initialization is performed by turning on the power while the initialization switch 255 is operated. When a medal is inserted in this state, the image sensor 2
The image data of the inserted medal is output by 60, and the IS control unit 251 generates color determination data and pattern determination data based on the output medal image data. At this time, 1
The color determination data and the pattern determination data are corrected based on not only the image data of the medals but also the image data of a plurality of medals, and medals and patterns of different colors are engraved on the inserted medals. Even if the medals are missing, the color determination data and the pattern determination data based on the regular medals are generated. When the color determination data and the pattern determination data are generated, the color determination data and the pattern determination data of the registered medal are stored in the color determination data storage unit 2.
52 and the pattern determination data storage unit 253, respectively, and the medal registration is completed.

When the color determination data and the pattern determination data are initialized, the IS control unit 251 blinks the status LED 258, generates the color determination data and the pattern determination data, and generates the color determination data storage unit 252 and the pattern determination data. When stored in the storage unit 253, the state L
By turning on the ED 258, it is notified that the color determination data and the pattern determination data have been initialized and that the medal registration has been completed. As described later, when the power switch is turned on, the initialization switch 255 is operated to initialize the color determination data and the pattern determination data, so that the display code corresponding to the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the color determination data and the pattern determination The fact that the data has been initialized is reported, but also by the lighting mode of the status LED 258 provided in the medal selector 29 together with the initialization switch 255. The fact that the pattern determination data has been initialized can be determined by the lighting mode of the status LED 258 disposed near the initialization switch 255 without checking the display content of the liquid crystal display 51 disposed on the front of the front door 1b. You can check.

When a medal is inserted in a state where the registration of the medal is completed, and the image data of the inserted medal is output from the image sensor 260, the IS control unit 251 determines whether the inserted medal is an appropriate medal. I do. More specifically, image data in which color elements are extracted from the medal image data output from the image sensor 260 is generated and compared with the color determination data. If the difference is within a predetermined threshold, it is normal (normal medal). Is determined, and if it exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is determined to be abnormal (non-regular medal). Further, a pattern portion is extracted from the image data of the medal output from the image sensor 260, binarized image data is generated and compared with the pattern determination data, and if the difference is within a predetermined threshold, the image data is normal (normal). Is determined to be abnormal (non-regular medal) if the threshold value is exceeded.

In the present embodiment, the determination based on comparison with the color determination data and the determination based on comparison with the pattern determination data can be respectively performed, but a configuration in which only one of the determinations may be performed may be used. Further, the configuration may be such that the determination is made by comparing with the determination data including the color and the pattern, that is, the image data having both the color and the pattern.

The color setting switch 256 and the pattern setting switch 257 can be used to set whether or not to determine the color of the medal and whether to determine the pattern of the medal. If the color setting switch 256 is set to ON when the power is turned on, the determination based on the comparison with the color determination data is performed. If the switch 256 is set to OFF, the determination based on the comparison with the color determination data is not performed. If the pattern setting switch 257 is set to ON when the power is turned on, a determination is made by comparison with the pattern determination data. If the pattern setting switch 257 is set to OFF, a determination is made by comparison with the pattern determination data. It is not done. When the power is turned on, the color setting switch 256
If any of the pattern setting switches 257 is set to OFF, neither the determination based on the comparison with the color determination data nor the determination based on the comparison with the pattern determination data is performed. That is, it is possible to set so as not to perform the medal determination.

When the settings of the color setting switch 256 and the pattern setting switch 257 are changed, the IS control unit 251 causes the status LED 258 to blink for a certain period of time, so that the color setting switch 256
It notifies that the setting of the pattern setting switch 257 has been changed. As described later, when the settings of the color setting switch 256 and the pattern setting switch 257 are changed when the power is turned on, a display code corresponding to the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the color setting switch 256 and the pattern setting switch 25 are displayed.
7 is changed, the color setting switch 256 and the pattern setting switch 257, as well as the lighting mode of the status LED 258 provided in the medal selector 29, are notified. The setting of the pattern setting switch 257 can be changed without checking the display contents of the liquid crystal display 51 disposed on the front surface of the front door 1b. LED2
It can be confirmed by the lighting mode of 58.

The IS control unit 251 is configured to operate independently of the control of the main control unit 41. The IS control unit 251 captures medals flowing down the medal flow passage 133 regardless of the control state of the main control unit 41. Based on the image data, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal is a regular medal.

More specifically, the IS control unit 251 sets the control state of the main control unit 41 to a state in which medals can be inserted, that is, a state in which the flow path switching solenoid 30 is ON, and a state in which the guide plate 147 is in the guide position. Or a state in which a medal cannot be inserted, that is, the flow path switching solenoid 3
It is determined whether or not the inserted medals are regular medals regardless of whether 0 is OFF and the guide plate 147 is in the non-guiding position.

The IS control unit 251 determines whether the control state of the main control unit 41 is a state in which the specified number of bets is not set, that is, a state in which the inserted medals are used for setting the bet number, It is determined whether or not the inserted medal is a regular medal, regardless of whether the bet number is set, that is, whether the inserted medal is added to the credit.

Further, the main control unit 41 can insert medals even during a period after the re-gaming is won and the specified number of bets is set and before the next game is started. It will be added to the credit. Then, the IS control unit 251 includes the main control unit 41
The control state on the side is either a state in which medals can be inserted without the re-gaming winning, or a state in which medals can be inserted after the re-gaming has won and the specified number of bets has been set. It is determined whether or not the inserted medals are regular medals, regardless of whether or not there are any medals.

In addition, the main control unit 41 can control a game state including a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. The advantageous state corresponds to a state in which the winning probability of a specific role is higher than in the normal state, a state in which the winning probability of the specific role is higher than in the normal state, a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is reported, and the like. Then, the IS control unit 251 determines whether the control state of the main control unit 41 is controlled to the normal state or the advantageous state.
Regardless of this, it is determined whether or not the inserted medals are regular medals.

On the other hand, since the main control unit 41 also operates independently of the control of the IS control unit 251, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the ON state and the guide plate 147 is in the guide position. Even if the medals flowing down the medal flow-down passage 133 are determined by the IS control unit 251 to be not regular medals, the guide position is maintained by the guide plate 147 without switching the flow path switching solenoid 30. These medals are discharged to the hopper tank side and stored in the hopper tank.

As shown in FIG. 27, the image sensor unit 200 is connected to the effect control board 90, and the IS control unit 251 outputs various notifications to the sub control unit 91. The notification output from the IS control unit 251 to the sub control unit 91 includes an error notification, a setting change notification, and an irregular medal notification.

The error notification is a notification that can specify that an error has been detected and its type, and is output when the IS control unit 251 detects an error. The types of errors are a foreign object detection error caused by detection when a foreign object is inserted into the medal flow passage 133, and a cover opening error caused by detection of the opening of the cover member 150 by the cover sensor 254. Registration error caused by failure of registration of color judgment data or pattern judgment data,
This includes a dirt detection error or the like that occurs when dirt on the lens is detected.

The setting change notification is a notification that can specify any of the following: the medal registration is initialized, the setting by the color setting switch 256 is changed, and the setting by the pattern setting switch 257 is changed. Output when the setting related to the medal determination is changed.

The non-regular medal notification is a notification that can specify that the inserted medal is not a regular medal. The inserted medal is imaged by the image sensor 260, and is determined by comparison with color determination data or pattern determination data. This signal is output when it is determined as an abnormality (an irregular medal) by the comparison.

[Selector related notification by sub-control unit]
The sub-control unit 91 performs a selector-related notification based on various notifications output from the IS control unit 251 by performing a selector monitoring process included in a timer interrupt process that is periodically executed.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the control content of the selector monitoring process performed by the sub control unit 91.

In the selector monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not the selector-related notification setting is set to ON (S1). The selector-related notification setting is such that when the power is turned on, the setting state of the selector-related notification setting switch 59 is set in the RAM of the sub-control unit 91. In S1, the selector-related notification set in the RAM of the sub-control unit 91 is set. The determination is made with reference to the setting state of the notification setting.

If the selector-related notification setting has not been set to ON in S1, the selector monitoring process ends. That is, when the selector-related notification setting is set to OFF, the selector-related notification based on the various notifications output from the IS control unit 251 is not performed.

If the selector-related notification setting is set to ON in S1, it is determined whether or not the selector-related notification is being executed (S2). When it is determined in S2 that the selector-related notification is being executed, it is further determined whether a reset command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S3). The reset command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated. In S3, it is determined whether the reset / setting switch 38 is operated.

If it is determined in S3 that the reset command has not been received, the selector monitoring process ends. That is, the selector-related notification being executed is continued as it is.

If the reset command is received in S3, the selector-related notification being executed is ended (S4). Note that the reset command is not output even when the reset switch 23 is operated by a predetermined key operation, and is output only when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, so that the front door 1b is actually opened. If the reset / setting switch 38 is not operated, the selector-related notification cannot be terminated.

When it is determined in S2 that the selector-related notification is not being executed, or after the selector-related notification is ended in S4, it is determined whether or not an error notification is output from the IS control unit 251 (S5), and the error notification is output. If it is determined that the error has occurred, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, as selector-related information, a message indicating that a selector error has occurred and a display code corresponding to the type of error specified from the error notification (S6).

As shown in FIG. 29, the display code is determined according to the type of error, and if the type of error identified from the error notification is a registration failure error, the display code is “CS04”.
Is displayed, and if the type of error specified from the error notification is a foreign object detection error, “CS05” is displayed as a display code. If the type of error specified from the error notification is a cover opening error, a display code is displayed. Is displayed, and if the type of error identified from the error notification is a dirt detection error, "CS07" is displayed as a display code.

If it is determined in S5 that the error notification has not been output, the IS control unit 251
It is determined whether or not a setting change notification has been output (S7). If it is determined that the setting change notification has been output, the setting change has been notified to the liquid crystal display 51 and the setting change has been notified as selector-related notification. A display code corresponding to the type of setting change specified from the notification is displayed (S8).
.

As shown in FIG. 29, the display code is determined according to the type of the setting change, and if the type of the setting change identified from the setting change notification is the medal registration initialization, “
CS01 ”is displayed, and the type of the setting change specified from the setting change notification is the color setting switch 2
If the setting is changed by 56, the display code is displayed as “CS02”, and if the type of setting change identified from the setting change notification is the setting changed by the pattern setting switch 257, “CS03” is displayed as the display code. .

If it is determined in S7 that the setting change notification has not been output, the IS control unit 25
It is determined whether or not the irregular medal notification has been output from 1 (S9). If it is determined that the irregular medal notification has not been output, the selector monitoring process ends.

If it is determined in S9 that the non-regular medal notification has been output, the non-regular medal counter counts the number of times that the non-regular medal notification is output, that is, the number of times that the medal inserted by the IS control unit 251 is determined to be abnormal. Is incremented by 1 (S10).

Next, it is determined whether the current gaming state is the normal state or the normal state (S11).

If it is determined in S11 that the vehicle is in the normal state, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-regular medal counter has exceeded the first determination value (10 in this embodiment) (S12). When it is determined, that is, when it is determined that the vehicle is in the advantageous state, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-regular medal counter has exceeded a second determination value (20 in this embodiment) that is larger than the first determination value. (S12).

If it is determined in step S12 that the value of the irregular token counter does not exceed the first determination value, and if it is determined in step S13 that the value of the irregular token counter does not exceed the second determination value, the selector monitoring is performed. The process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the value of the non-regular medal counter has exceeded the first determination value, and if it is determined in step S13 that the value of the non-regular medal counter has exceeded the second determination value, the non-regular medal counter has been determined. Is initialized to be updated to 0 (S14), and a display code ("CS08") corresponding to the selector error occurrence and the irregular medal error is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the selector-related notification (S1).
5). Thereafter, the medal monitoring process ends.

As described above, when the selector-related notification setting is set to ON, the sub-control unit 91
The selector-related notification is performed based on the notification output from the IS control unit 251. Sub-control unit 9
1, when an error notification is output from the IS control unit 251, the type of error can be specified by displaying a display code corresponding to the type. The sub control unit 91
In the case where the setting change notification is output from the IS control unit 251, the display code corresponding to the changed contents is displayed, so that the changed contents can be specified.

When the non-regular medal notification is output from the IS control unit 251,
That is, when there is a possibility that a medal other than the regular medal may have been used, a display code corresponding to the non-regular medal error is displayed to notify the user of the fact.

In addition, when the non-regular medal notification is output from the IS control unit 251, the sub-control unit 91 does not immediately display the display code corresponding to the non-regular medal error, but outputs the non-regular medal notification a plurality of times. In this case, a display code corresponding to the non-regular medal error is displayed.If an incorrect medal is accidentally mixed or if it is determined that the medal is abnormal despite the regular medal, Immediate notification of an irregular medal error is prevented.

In addition, the number of times of output of the non-regular medal notification for notifying the non-regular medal error is set to a smaller value in the normal state than in the advantageous state, and is not set in the normal state where medals are easily brought in. In an advantageous state in which a regular medal error is easily reported and medals are likely to circulate, a non-regular medal error is hardly reported.

Further, once the selector-related notification is started, the sub-control unit 91 continues the selector-related notification until the reset / setting switch 38 is operated. At this time, even if the reset switch 23 is operated by a predetermined key operation, the selector-related notification is continued, and the selector-related notification does not end unless the front door 1b is actually opened. This is because most of the selector-related information cannot be removed without opening the front door 1b.
This is to avoid ending only the selector-related notification.

[Function and Effect 1]
As a conventional slot machine, it has irradiation means such as a lamp that irradiates the reel, stops irradiation by the irradiation means during the demonstration, and then, when the bet number is set, according to the set bet number There is a configuration in which the irradiation mode differs depending on the irradiation unit.

In such a configuration, when the reels are not irradiated by the irradiation unit, when the bet amount is set, the irradiation mode differs according to the set bet amount, so that the processing load is increased.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the reels 2L, 2C, 2R capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified, and stops the variably displayed reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A winning combination can be generated in accordance with the derived symbol combination. The reel LED 55 irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the sub-control unit 91 that controls the reel LED 55, and a game. Bet setting when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 based on the output of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated by the player. The configuration includes a main control unit 41 that can set a bet amount when an operation is performed. Further, the sub control unit 91 controls the reel LE
The lighting mode of D55 can be controlled to a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are illuminated, and a non-game state in which no game is performed (the number of bets after the game is ended). Is not set, and in a state after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (non-game state 2), the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 is changed to a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not irradiated. During the period in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the main control unit 41 detects the insertion of medals by the player, and the bet amount is set. When the bet number is less than the prescribed number (3 in this embodiment) at which the player can start the game, the MAXBET switch 6 of the player is controlled by the main control section 41 during the period in which the control is performed in the non-lighting state. To That betting amount is set by the betting amount setting operation is (in this example, 3) prescribed number even when the bet number of the reels at a low luminance, which is a common aspect LE
This is a configuration for controlling D55 to a lighting state.

According to this configuration, in the non-game state, when the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of medals by the player, Even when the predetermined number of bets that can start the game is less than the predetermined number, the bet number is set by the MAXBET switch 6 by the player during the period in which the game is controlled to the non-lighting state, and the game is set. When the predetermined number of bets can be started, the reel LED 5
5 is controlled to be turned on at a common low luminance, so that the control load on the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be turned on, so that the reel 2L,
2C and 2R are irradiated from the rear toward the near side (player side).
A configuration in which 2C and 2R are irradiated from the near side (the player side) may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the state in which the bet amount is not set after the end of one game is set as the non-gaming state. May be a non-playing state when the number of games is less than the predetermined number that can start the game, or after the end of one game,
By setting a specified number of bets and operating the start switch 7, the state until the next game is started may be set to a non-game state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the non-gaming after the predetermined time has elapsed in the non-gaming state in which the game is not played and the bet amount is not set after the end of one game. When the non-game state 2 which is the middle state is set, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state. However, after the sub-control unit 91 changes to the non-game state where the game is not performed, A configuration in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the non-playing state is set on condition that a settlement process for adjusting a medal stored in a credit is performed as a predetermined condition. After that, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the reel LED 55 may be controlled to be turned off.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player, an advantageous section notification LED 12a that notifies that the section is controlled to be an advantageous section, and a medal that is given to the player. The main control unit 41 is provided with the game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of payouts.
In the non-gaming state, a predetermined condition (that a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the end of one game without setting the bet amount) is set in the non-game state. When it is established, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game assist display 12 is terminated, but the notification that the control is performed to the advantageous section by the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continued.

According to this configuration, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-game state, the game assist display 1
Since the display of the number of paid-out medals by 2 is finished, consumption of extra power can be suppressed, but the notification that the section is being controlled to the advantageous section by the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continued. Motivation to play games can be increased.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a front door 1b that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, and a lighting state in which the reel LEDs 55 are irradiated with the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (low brightness, high brightness). The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel 2 by the reel LED 55 in the non-game state 2 among the non-game states in which the game is not performed.
L, 2C, and 2R can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which the reel LED 55 is not illuminated, and when the front door 1b is opened when the reel LED 55 is controlled to a non-lighting state, the reel LED 55
In a lighting state (high brightness).

According to this configuration, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state,
When the front door 1b is opened, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting mode (high brightness), so that the symbol combinations stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be easily checked, and
It becomes easy for the surroundings to recognize that the front door 1b has been opened, and the inside of the slot machine 1 (for example, the medal selector 29 and the set value display 24 provided inside the front door 1b).
Etc.) can be easily confirmed.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a front door 1b that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, and a lighting state in which the reel LEDs 55 are irradiated with the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (low brightness, high brightness). The sub-control unit 91 controls when the front door 1b is opened when the front door 1b is not opened (low brightness).
In this configuration, the reel LED 55 is controlled in a brighter lighting state (high brightness).

According to this configuration, when the front door 1b is opened, the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be more easily confirmed, and the fact that the front door 1b has been opened is recognized more from the surroundings. The inside of the slot machine 1 (for example, the medal selector 29 and the set value display 24 provided inside the front door 1b) can be more easily checked.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control unit 41 that can be controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game, and a lighting state in which the reel LEDs 55 are illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (
(Low brightness, high brightness).
When the D55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) when the main control unit 41 controls the error state.

According to this configuration, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, when the error LED is controlled, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the lighted state.
The symbol combinations stopped at 2C and 2R can be easily confirmed, and the occurrence of an error can be easily recognized from the surroundings.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control unit 41 that can be controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game, and a lighting state in which the reel LEDs 55 are illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (
A sub-control unit 91 that can be controlled to low brightness and high brightness) is provided. When the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the error state, the sub-control unit 91 controls the lighting state (low brightness) to control when not controlled to the error state. Is also configured to control the reel LED 55 in a bright lighting state (high brightness).

According to this configuration, the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R when an error occurs can be more easily confirmed, and the occurrence of the error can be more easily recognized from the surroundings.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of set values (
In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R irradiate the reel LED 55 with the main control unit 41 capable of performing control to select and set any one of the set values 1 to 6). The main control unit 41 is provided with a sub-control unit 91 which can control the lighting state (low luminance, high luminance) to be turned on, and the main control unit 41 controls the setting value set in the slot machine 1 to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. The sub-control unit 91 turns on the reel LED 55 in the lighting state (high brightness) when the setting of the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state and the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the setting confirmation state.
This is a configuration for controlling

According to this configuration, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the lighted state (high brightness) when the setting value is controlled to be checkable. Therefore, the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when controlled to the setting confirmation state can be easily confirmed, and the control to the setting confirmation state can be easily recognized from the surroundings.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of set values (
In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R irradiate the reel LED 55 with the main control unit 41 capable of performing control to select and set any one of the set values 1 to 6). The main control unit 41 is provided with a sub-control unit 91 which can control the lighting state (low luminance, high luminance) to be turned on, and the main control unit 41 controls the setting value set in the slot machine 1 to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. When the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, the sub-control unit 91 is brighter (high luminance) than the lighting state (low luminance) to be controlled when not being controlled to the setting confirmation state.
And the reel LED 55 is controlled.

According to this configuration, the symbol combinations stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when controlled to the setting confirmation state can be more easily confirmed, and the control of the setting confirmation state can be further recognized from the surroundings. It will be easier.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of set values (
In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R irradiate the reel LED 55 with the main control unit 41 capable of performing control to select and set any one of the set values 1 to 6). The main control unit 41 includes a sub-control unit 91 that can control the lighting state (low luminance, high luminance) to be turned on, and the main control unit 41 can control the setting value of the slot machine 1 to a setting change state in which the setting value can be set. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to control the reel LED 55 to a blinking state, which is a lighting mode different from the lighting mode controlled during the game, when controlled to the setting change state.

According to this configuration, the surroundings can be recognized as being in the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be set.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an effect switch 56 not involved in the progress of the game, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an effect setting screen when the effect switch 56 is operated, and a reel LED 55. A sub-control unit 91 that can be controlled to a lighting state (low luminance, high luminance) in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are illuminated; the sub-control unit 91 is in a non-game state in which a game is not performed; After the game is over, the bet amount is not set and a predetermined time (in this embodiment,
30 seconds), the reel LED 55 is controlled to be turned off.
When the effect switch 56 is operated and the effect setting screen is displayed, the reel LED 55
Is not controlled to the lighting state.

According to this configuration, when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the non-lighting state of the reel LED 55 is maintained even if the effect switch 56 not involved in the progress of the game is operated. It is possible to prevent the display of the effect setting screen from being difficult to see due to the irradiation by the reel LED 55.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an effect switch 56 not involved in the progress of the game, and a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an effect setting screen when the effect switch 56 is operated. This is a configuration including a sub-control unit 91 that performs settings related to effects by operating the effect switch 56 in accordance with the menu displayed on the setting screen.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the irradiation by the reel LED 55 from interfering with the operation when setting the effect.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls the decorative LED 57 for effect, which is a light emitting means different from the reel LED 55, the liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, and the decorative LED 57 for effect and the decorative LED 57 for effect. Sub-control unit 91 capable of
Can be controlled to a non-lighting state of turning off the effect decoration LED 57 in the non-game state, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of medals by the player in the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57, Even when the specified number of bets is less than the specified number, the bet number is set by the player's bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 in the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57, and the specified number of bets is obtained. In some cases, the sub-control unit 91 can control the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 as the first display mode in the non-game state as the first display mode. And the liquid crystal display 51
In the state where the demonstration effect is being performed, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of medals by the player, and even when the bet amount is less than the specified number, the game is performed in the state where the demonstration effect is being performed. The bet amount is set by the bet amount setting operation performed by the MAXBET switch 6 of the user, and even when the bet amount reaches the specified number, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the normal effect as the second display mode. The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to a non-lighting state, controls the effect decoration LED to a non-lighting state, and sets the liquid crystal display 51 to a first display state. When the effect is controlled, when the bet amount is set, the reel LED 55 is turned on (low brightness), the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. It is configured to control the base effect as the second display mode.

According to this configuration, the bet amount is set when the reel LED 55 is in the non-lighting state, the effect decoration LED 57 is in the non-lighting state, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is in the first display state. Sometimes, the reel LED 55 is first turned on (low brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on, and then the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the first display state (demonstration effect) to the second state.
Since the display mode is switched to the display state (normal production), the lighting state of the reel LED 55 and the production decoration LE
The display on the liquid crystal display 51 can be switched to the second display state when the lighting state of D57 is ready.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a sub-control unit 91 that can be controlled to a power-saving state in a non-game state in which a game is not performed, and the sub-control unit 91 suggests that it is controlled to a power-saving state. This is a configuration in which a demonstration effect (eco mode) can be performed, and when a bet amount is set in the power saving state, the power saving state is ended, and the notification that the power saving state is being controlled is also ended.

According to this configuration, when the power saving state is controlled in the non-gaming state, the power saving state can be ended by setting the number of bets, and the notification that the power saving state is being controlled can be ended. .

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying a UI image including a BET number image indicating a bet amount, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the liquid crystal display 51. 91 is a BET when the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the non-game state.
It is possible to control the non-display state where several images are not displayed, and in the case where the control is performed in the non-display state, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of a medal by the player, and the regulation that the game can be started. Even if the number of bets is less than the number of bets, the MAXB of the player is displayed in the non-display state.
The bet amount is set by performing the bet amount setting operation by the ET switch 6, and the control is performed to display the UI image on the liquid crystal display 51 even when the bet amount reaches the specified number.

According to this configuration, the UI image can be set to a non-display state in which the UI image is not displayed in the non-game state, and the UI image including the BET number image indicating the bet amount is set on the liquid crystal display 51 by setting the bet amount. It can be displayed again.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying a UI image including a BET number image indicating a bet amount, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the liquid crystal display 51. 91 is a BET when the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the non-game state.
It is possible to control to a non-display state in which several images are not displayed, and in the non-display state, the player's M
The bet amount is set by the AXBET switch 6 and the bet amount is set. When the specified bet amount is reached, the B in the UI image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the update of the bet amount becomes visible.
This is a configuration for performing control to display an ET number image.

According to this configuration, in the non-game state, the UI image can be set to the non-display state, and in the non-display state, the bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed by the player to set the predetermined number of bets. Is set, the update of the bet amount can be visually recognized by the BET number image in the UI image, so that it is possible to clearly recognize that the specified number of bets has been set.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment indicates that the game is in the non-game state when a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game is completed) is satisfied in the non-game state. A sub-control unit 91 capable of executing a suggested demonstration effect is provided, and the sub-control unit 91 is configured to control the reel LED 55 to be in a non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied in a non-game state.

According to this configuration, since the reel LED 55 is turned off when the demonstration effect is being executed, the light emitted from the reel LED 55 to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R does not hinder the demonstration effect.

In the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting a bet amount after the game is completed) is satisfied in the non-game state in the non-game state, the slot machine 1 is in the non-game state. The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-control unit 91 capable of executing a demonstration effect indicating that there is a certain effect. The sub-control unit 91 includes a production mode setting switch 58 for setting whether or not to control to a power saving state (demo production (eco mode)). When the effect mode control switch 58 is set to control to the power saving state, the demonstration effect is performed in an effect mode in which the power saving effect is higher than when the control to the power saving state is not set. Configuration. In the demonstration effect (normal mode) performed when the control to the power saving state is not set by the effect mode setting switch 58, the reel L
While the ED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state and a predetermined demonstration image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the operation is performed when the effect mode setting switch 58 is set to control the power saving state. In the demonstration effect (eco mode), the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a predetermined demonstration image including a power saving display image. By displaying a demonstration image instead of a demonstration image on the display unit 51, power is saved as compared with the demonstration effect (normal mode).

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 has the effect mode setting switch 58 for setting whether or not to control to the power saving state, and the effect mode setting switch 58 is set to control to the power saving state. In the configuration where the demonstration effect (eco mode) is controlled and the reel LED 55 in the non-game state can be controlled to the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting mode as the demonstration effect (normal mode). While the effect is applied, the effect of controlling the reel LED 55 to be in a non-lighting state may be applied as the demonstration effect (eco mode). In such a configuration, the demonstration effect (eco mode) is controlled as the power saving state. , The reel LED 55 can be controlled to be in the non-lighting state.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls the decorative LED 57 for effect, which is a light emitting means different from the reel LED 55, the liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, and the decorative LED 57 for effect and the decorative LED 57 for effect. Sub-control unit 91 capable of
Can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which the staging decoration LED 57 is turned off in a non-game state, and in a non-game state, a light-off condition (after the game is over, a predetermined time is set without setting a bet amount (in this embodiment, , 30 seconds) elapse), the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and when the light-off condition is satisfied, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a non-lighting state. Until the light-off condition (the predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game is completed) is established, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to be turned on, and the effect is produced when the light-off condition is satisfied. In addition to the configuration in which the decoration LED 57 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the light-off condition (a predetermined time has elapsed without setting the bet amount after the game has ended) in the non-game state. The display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to a normal effect as the second display mode until the display stands, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the demonstration effect as the first display mode when the light-off condition is satisfied. The sub-control unit 91 includes a reel L
The ED55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and the decorative LED for production is controlled to a lighting state.
In addition, when the liquid crystal display 51 is in the second display state and the control of the normal effect is being performed, when the light-off condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game is completed) is satisfied, After the reel LED 55 is turned off and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the demonstration effect as the first display mode.

According to this configuration, the reel LED 55 is in the lighting state (low brightness), and the effect decoration LED is used.
In a case where 57 is in a lighting state and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is in a second display state, a light-off condition (a predetermined time has elapsed without setting a bet amount after the game is completed) is satisfied. At this time, the reel LED 55 is turned off first, and the decorative LED 57 for effect is turned off, and then the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the second display state (normal effect) to the first display state (demonstration effect).
Therefore, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 can be switched to the first display state in a state where the non-lighting state of the reel LED 55 and the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57 are ready.

[Effect 2]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game, a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect, and a medal flow passage 133 that allows a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 to flow to a hopper tank. An inserted medal sensor 31a-c for detecting the passage of a medal flowing down the medal flow-down passage 133; an image sensor 260 provided facing the medal flow-down passage 133 and imaging medals flowing down the medal flow-down passage 133; An IS control unit 251 that determines whether or not the medal imaged by the sensor 260 is legitimate, and outputs a determination result to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 includes an IS control unit. A display code indicating an irregular medal error is displayed based on the fact that the irregular medal notification that the medal is not regular is output from 251. It is configured to.

According to this configuration, the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is imaged by the image sensor 260, and it is determined whether or not the captured medal is legitimate. Since a display code indicating an irregular medal error is displayed on the basis of this, it is possible to detect fraudulent acts such as bringing in medals. At this time, whether or not the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is legitimate is determined by the IS control unit 251 and the determination result is output to the sub control unit 91, so that the load of the main control unit 41 is reduced. You can detect fraud without increasing it.

In this embodiment, the IS control unit 251 determines whether or not the medal imaged is legitimate. However, the sub control unit 91 determines that the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is legitimate. It may be configured to determine whether or not it is, even in such a configuration,
Unjust acts can be found without increasing the load on the main control unit 41.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the IS control unit 251 determines whether the medal flows down the medal flowing passage 133 in a state where the bet amount is set by detecting the passing of the medal, or whether the medal passes. It is determined whether the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is legitimate, regardless of whether the medal flows down the medal flowing path 133 in a state where the credit is added by being detected. Configuration.

According to this configuration, whether the bet amount is set by detecting the passage of the medal,
Regardless of whether the credit is added when the passing of the medal is detected or not, it is determined whether or not the game medium imaged by the image sensor 260 is genuine. Fraud can be found in situations.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether the IS control unit 251 can insert medals, that is, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the ON state, and the guide plate 147 is in the guiding position, Regardless of whether the medal cannot be inserted, that is, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the OFF state and the guide plate 147 is in the non-guiding position, the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is normal. It is a configuration to determine whether or not the medal is.

According to this configuration, it is determined whether the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is legitimate, regardless of whether the medal can be inserted or not. Can detect fraud.

In this embodiment, regardless of whether the medal can be inserted or the medal cannot be inserted, whether or not the inserted medal is a regular medal is determined. At least in a state where medals can be inserted, if the inserted medals are determined to be legitimate medals, fraud such as bringing in medals can be prevented.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can insert medals even during a period from the time when the replaying game is won and the specified number of bets is set to the time when the next game starts,
The medal inserted during this time is configured to be added to the credit, and the IS control unit 251
The control state of the main control unit 41 is a state in which medals can be inserted without the re-gaming winning, or medals are inserted after the re-gaming has won and the specified number of bets has been set. Regardless of whether it is possible or not, the configuration is such that it is determined whether or not the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is a regular medal.

According to this configuration, even if a medal is inserted after the re-gaming winning, a determination is made as to whether or not the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is legitimate. Can detect fraud.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control a gaming state including a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. Regardless of whether the control state of the unit 41 is controlled to the normal state or the advantageous state, it is configured to determine whether the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is a regular medal.

According to this configuration, regardless of whether the game medium is inserted in the normal state or the game medium is inserted in the advantageous state, it is determined whether the medal imaged by the image sensor 260 is legitimate. Therefore, fraudulent activity can be found in any situation.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 operates independently of the control of the IS control unit 251, and the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the ON state.
In the state in which No. 7 is the guide position, the medals flowing down the medal flow passage 133 are IS
Even if the control unit 251 determines that the medal is not a regular medal, the medal is discharged to the hopper tank side by maintaining the guide plate 147 at the guide position without switching the flow path switching solenoid 30. It is configured to be stored in a tank.

According to this configuration, when a medal is brought in and used, the used medal stays in the hopper tank, so that a trace can be left.

The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a selector-related notification setting switch 59 for setting whether or not to perform the selector-related notification.
When the selector-related notification setting is set to ON, the selector-related notification is performed based on the notification output from the IS control unit 251.

According to this configuration, in a situation where the selector-related notification is not required, such as at the time of a test operation by a game clerk or the like, by setting the selector-related notification setting to OFF, the selector-related notification can be prevented from being performed. Convenience can be secured.

In this embodiment, both the color setting switch 256 and the pattern setting switch 257 are OFF.
By setting both the color setting switch 256 and the pattern setting switch 257 to OFF, it is possible to set so that the determination of the medal is not performed.
It is also possible not to perform the selector-related notification due to the irregular medal error.
For this reason, even when the configuration is not provided with the selector-related notification setting switch 59, the convenience at the time of a test operation by a game clerk or the like can be secured.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the non-regular medal notification is output from the IS control unit 251, the sub-control unit 91 does not immediately display the display code corresponding to the non-regular medal error. When a non-regular medal notification is output for a long time, a display code corresponding to the non-regular medal error is displayed.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent an improper medal error from being immediately reported when an incorrect medal is accidentally mixed or when an abnormal medal is determined in spite of a regular medal.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control a gaming state including a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and is notified of an irregular medal error. The number of times that the non-regular medal notification is output is set to a smaller value in the normal state than in the advantageous state.

According to this configuration, the informal medal error can be easily reported in the normal state in which medals are easily brought in, and the informal medal error can be hardly reported in the advantageous state in which the medals are likely to circulate.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which it is difficult for foreign substances to enter between the image sensor 260 and the medal flow passage 133 by covering the front side of the selector main body 131 with the cover member 150. Further, as described above, once the cover member 150 is attached to the selector main body 131, the cover member 150 cannot be removed from the selector main body 131 without leaving any trace.

According to this configuration, the image sensor 260 is provided facing the medal flow-down passage 133 and is covered by the cover member 150 so that it is difficult for foreign matter to enter between the medal flow-down passage 133 and the image sensor 260. Since the cover member 150 is regulated so that it cannot be removed without leaving a trace, it is also difficult to modify the image sensor 260 so that fraudulent acts are not found.

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and includes changes and additions within a scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet amount is set using medals and credits as a game value, but a slot in which a bet number is set using a game ball as a game value. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a completely credit-type slot machine that sets a bet amount 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. When the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting a bet amount by using this.

Furthermore, 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 to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by generating a prize. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility values may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is fired in the game area. The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines that play games.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 12 Game auxiliary display 12a Advantageous section notification LED
41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
Game control means for controlling the game,
Effect control means for controlling the effect,
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
Irradiating means for irradiating the variable display unit,
A door body that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine body,
A downflow passage through which the game medium input from the outside of the gaming machine flows down, and guides the downflowed game medium inward,
Game medium detection means for detecting the passage of the game medium flowing down the downflow passage,
An imaging unit provided facing the downflow passage, imaging an image of a game medium flowing down the downflow passage,
Imaging determination means for determining whether the game medium imaged by the imaging means is genuine, and outputting a determination result to the effect control means;
With
The game control means,
Bet amount setting means for setting a bet amount when the passing of the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means in the first state or when a bet amount setting operation is performed by a player;
Credit addition means for adding credits that can be used for setting a bet amount when passage of game media is detected by the game medium detection means in the second state;
Including
The effect control means,
Irradiation control means for controlling the irradiation means,
The effect control means, the abnormality notification means capable of performing an abnormality notification based on the determination result that the game medium is not a regular one is output from the imaging determination means,
Including
The irradiation control means,
It is possible to control the irradiation state in which the variable display unit is irradiated by the irradiation unit,
In a non-game state where a game is not being performed, it is possible to control the non-irradiation state in which the variable display unit is not irradiated by the irradiation unit in the non-game state,
In the non-irradiation state, the bet amount is set by detecting the insertion of the game medium by the player, and even when the number of bets is less than a specified number of bets at which the game can be started, the bet by the player in the non-irradiation state is set. The bet amount is set by performing the number setting operation, and when the bet amount of the specified number is reached, the irradiation state is controlled in a common manner,
Controlling the irradiation state when the door is opened in the non-irradiation state,
In the first state, even when the game medium flows down the flow-down passage in the first state, even when the game medium flows down the flow-down path in the second state, the game medium imaged by the imaging means is A gaming machine that determines whether or not it is legitimate.

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