JP2020069199A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having UI that can suitably execute a performance.SOLUTION: A display area of a liquid crystal display device includes a first display area in which a main performance image is displayed and a second display area closer to a periphery. A controllable state of a main control unit includes a predetermined state in which a control state regarding AT is controlled to a normal state and a specific state in which the control state is controlled to an AT state. A sub control unit causes a specific image (credit image or the like) relating to a current state to be displayed in the second display area, when the specific state is shifted to a predetermined state, causes an AT state notification image for notifying a player of a result of a game in the specific state to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device and then causes a stage switching image suggesting that a state is shifted to a predetermined state when the display of the AT state notification image is completed to be displayed, does not cause the specific image relating to the predetermined state and the specific state to be displayed when an AT state result notification image is displayed, and causes the specific image relating to the predetermined state to be displayed before the control to cause the AT state result notification image to be displayed is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As this type of gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that displays gaming value information relating to the gaming value owned by the player in a predetermined area of the display means (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-80172, A

Like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a UI for displaying information about the game on the display means (
There is room for improvement in the method of displaying the UI of a device having a user interface).

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suitably perform an effect with a UI (user interface).

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A state control means (main control unit 41) capable of controlling a plurality of states,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The plurality of states include a first state (normal state) and a second state (AT state),
The display control means is capable of performing control to display a specific image (credit amount image, payout amount image) regarding the current state in the second display area,
In relation to the timing when the state control unit controls the second state to the first state, the display control unit,
A game result notification image for notifying the result of the game in the second state in the first display area (
The AT state result notification image) is displayed so that the player can see it,
After that, a transition suggestion image (indicating that the transition to the first state is made in the first display area) (
Stage switching image), the specific image is displayed in the second display area so that the player can visually recognize it.
After that, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and the specific image is displayed in the second display area so as to be visually recognized by the player.
According to this feature, when the transition from the second state to the first state is performed, the specific image regarding the first state is displayed before the control for displaying the transition suggestion image ends, so that the specific state regarding the transition destination is identified. Images can be displayed quickly.

Note that the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

FIG. 38 is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state by a main control part. It is the figure in order to explain the execution feature of normal production in the game state (betting number setting). It is a figure for explaining the execution mode of the normal effect in the game state (reel rotation). It is a figure for explaining the execution mode of the normal effect in the non-gaming state 1. It is a figure for explaining the execution mode of the demonstration effect in the non-gaming state 2. It is a figure for explaining an execution mode of setting change state information in a setting change state. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of setting confirmation state notification in a setting confirmation state. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the error state notification in an error state. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the door opening notification in the open state of a front door. It is a diagram for explaining the effect setting menu display in the effect setting state. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timings 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 relationship 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 timing of the setting confirmation state notification during the execution of the demonstration effect. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the end timing of setting confirmation state notification. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timings of the error state notification during the execution of the demonstration effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timings of the effect setting state during the execution of the demonstration effect. 7 is a timing chart for explaining start and end timings of setting change status notification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display area of a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the image data which comprises the display in a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure for demonstrating the image data corresponding to each stage which a sub-control part controls. It is a figure for explaining production mode switching control which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for explaining the production mode of the continuous production and the bonus confirmation notification production performed by the sub-control unit. It is a figure for explaining the production mode of the continuous production which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT state result notification which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for explaining operation promotion production which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for explaining privilege provision suggestion production 1 which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for explaining privilege provision suggestion production 2 which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for explaining a chance suggestion effect which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for explaining the flow of the effect which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for explaining the flow of the effect which a sub-control part performs.

Modes for carrying out a slot machine which is a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

[Form]
The gaming machine of form 1,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A privilege granting means (main controller 41) for granting a privilege,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The display control means,
In the first situation, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and the game value information regarding the game value is displayed at the first position (the lower edge portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) in the second display area. The first specific image (credit image, payout number image) indicating the
Control is performed to display a second specific image (mode suggestive image) different from the first specific image at a second position in the display area (a portion above the reel of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51),
In the second situation, the first specific image (credit image, payout number image) is displayed at the first position in the second display area, and the second position in the first display area and the second display area is used. Performs control to display privilege related images related to benefits,
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the award of a privilege by switching from the first situation to the second situation.
According to this feature, in the second situation, in addition to the first display area, the second position in the second display area, that is, the area in which the second specific image is displayed in the first situation is used, and the privilege-related image is displayed. By displaying, it is possible to suitably perform an effect using a wider display area, and it is possible to improve interest. In addition, in both the first situation and the second situation, the first specific image is displayed on the display unit, so that the player can confirm the game value information even when the privilege-related image is being performed. You can prevent dissatisfaction.

A gaming machine of form 2 is the gaming machine according to form 1,
The privilege granting means (main control unit 41) is provided with a plurality of types of privileges (bonus, AT state 1,
AT state 2) can be given,
The privilege-related image is an image (bonus confirmation notification image) indicating that the privilege is confirmed to be granted,
In the second situation, the display control unit (sub-control unit 91) displays a privilege type suggestion image (type suggestion image) indicating the type of privilege granted by the privilege granting unit in the second display area. The feature is that it is displayed at two positions.
According to this feature, the type of privilege can be suggested by effectively using the second display area of the display means.

A gaming machine of form 3 is the gaming machine according to form 2,
The display control means can change the display of the privilege-related image stepwise as the game progresses,
In the first stage, control is performed to display the privilege-related image that does not indicate the type of privilege to be granted and that includes character information indicating that the privilege has been determined to be granted,
In a second stage after the first stage, the privilege type suggestion image (type suggestion image) is displayed at the second position of the second display area, and the character information is displayed in the second display area. It is characterized in that control is performed to change the display of the privilege-related image so that it is displayed at a position different from the two positions.
According to this feature, in the first step, the character information indicating that the grant of the privilege is determined can be emphasized, while in the subsequent second step, the character information, the privilege type suggestion image, and the privilege The other parts forming the related image can be displayed in good balance.

A gaming machine of form 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1 to 3,
The privilege-related image is an image (bonus confirmation notification image) indicating that the privilege is confirmed to be granted,
The display control means, before displaying the privilege-related image (bonus confirmation notification image),
It is possible to perform control to display a predetermined suggestion image (continuous effect image) that suggests the possibility of award being given,
When displaying the predetermined suggestion image, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the second display area, and the predetermined suggestion image is displayed in the first display area. When displaying the related image, the second specific image is not displayed in the second display area, the first specific image is displayed, and the second position in the first display area and the second display area is displayed. It is characterized in that control for displaying the privilege related image is performed by using the image.
According to this feature, since the second specific image is not displayed in the second situation in which the privilege related image is displayed, the privilege related image is displayed using the area in which the second specific image is displayed in the first situation. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the visibility of the privilege-related image and appropriately perform the effect. On the other hand, since the first specific image is displayed in both the first situation and the second situation, the player can confirm the game value information even in the situation where the privilege-related image is displayed.

A gaming machine of form 5 is the gaming machine according to form 1,
The privilege-related image (operation promotion image B) is an image that suggests the possibility that a privilege is granted,
The display control unit is less likely to be granted a privilege than the privilege-related image (operation promotion image B), but is a predetermined suggestion image (operation promotion image A that indicates that the privilege may be granted. ) Is displayed,
When the predetermined suggestion image (operation promotion image A) is displayed, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the second display area, and the predetermined suggestive image is displayed in the first display area. When performing the control to display the privilege related image (operation promotion image B), the second specific image is not displayed in the second display area, the first specific image is displayed, and the first specific image is displayed.
It is characterized in that control for displaying the privilege-related image is performed using the second position in the display area and the second display area.
According to this feature, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the first situation in which the predetermined suggestion image is displayed, while the second specific image is displayed in the second situation in which the privilege-related image is displayed. Instead, the first specific image is displayed, so that in the first situation, in a configuration in which the privilege-related image is displayed using the area in which the second specific image is displayed, the privilege can be given more than the predetermined suggestion image. It is possible to enhance the visibility of the privilege-related image indicating that the property is high compared to when the predetermined suggestion image is displayed, and to appropriately perform the effect. On the other hand, even in the first situation, the second
Since the first specific image is displayed also in the situation, the player can confirm the game value information even in the situation where the privilege-related image is displayed.

A gaming machine of form 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 1 to 5,
The first specific image displays a first type specific image (credit image, payout number image) that displays an element classified into the first type, and an element classified into a second type different from the first type. A second type specific image (AT game number image, net increase image),
The first type specific image and the second type specific image are each composed of separate image data.
According to this feature, by displaying the image data of the first-type specific image on the display unit, it is possible to display the elements classified into the first type, and display the image data of the second-type specific image on the display unit. By displaying, it is possible to display the elements classified into the second type, and by further displaying the image data of the first type specific image and the image data of the second type specific image in the display means, All the elements classified into the 1st type and the 2nd type can be displayed,
It is possible to easily display necessary elements among the plurality of elements forming the first specific image according to the situation.

Form 7 gaming machine,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A privilege granting means (main controller 41) for granting a privilege,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The display control means,
In the first situation, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and a plurality of types of specific images (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) are displayed in the second display region. Control to
In a second situation, control is performed to display a privilege-related image (color image D) related to a privilege using the first display area and the second display area,
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the award of a privilege by switching from the first situation to the second situation.
According to this feature, in the second situation, in addition to the first display area, by displaying the privilege-related image using the second display area in which the specific image is displayed in the first situation, a wider display is achieved. The area can be used to appropriately perform the effect, and the interest can be improved.

A gaming machine of form 8 is the gaming machine according to form 7,
The privilege-related image is an image (color image D) that indicates that the privilege is confirmed to be granted.
).
According to this feature, it is possible to suggest that the award is confirmed by using a wider display area.

The gaming machine of form 9,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A privilege granting means (main controller 41) for granting a privilege,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Operating means (switch 56 for effect) operated by the player,
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The display control means is operable to promote an operation of the operation means (operation prompt images A to A).
C) can be controlled to be displayed on the display means,
The operation promotion image indicates a first operation promotion image (operation promotion images A and B) and a second operation promotion image (operation promotion image) that suggests that a privilege is more likely to be given than the first operation promotion image. C
) Is included,
The display control means,
Control for displaying a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) in the second display area in the first situation in which the operation promotion images (operation promotion images A to C) are not displayed And then
In the second situation in which the first operation promotion image (operation promotion images A and B) among the operation promotion images is displayed, the specific image is displayed in the second display area, and the first display area is used. Control to display the first operation promotion image (operation promotion images A and B),
A third one in which the second operation promotion image (operation promotion image C) is displayed among the operation promotion images
In a situation, control is performed to display the second operation promotion image (operation promotion image C) using the first display area and the second display area without displaying the specific image in the second display area.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in the third situation in which the second operation promotion image in which the privilege is more likely to be given than the first operation promotion image in the operation promotion image is displayed, the first display area and the second display area By displaying the second operation promotion image by using, it is possible to suitably perform an effect using a wider display area than when the first operation promotion image is displayed, and it is possible to improve interest.

A gaming machine of form 10 is the gaming machine according to form 9,
The operation promotion image is more likely to be provided with a privilege than the first operation promotion image (operation promotion image A), and is provided with a benefit than the second operation promotion image (operation promotion image C). Including a third operation promoting image (operation promoting image B) indicating that the possibility is low,
The display control means,
A fourth operation prompting image in which the third operation prompting image (operation prompting image B) is displayed.
In a situation, control is performed to display the third operation promotion image (operation promotion image B) using the first display area and the second display area while displaying the specific image in the second display area. It has a feature.
According to this feature, it is possible to change the possibility that the privilege will be given depending on the presence or absence of the specific image even in the operation promoting image using both the first display area and the second display area.

Form 11 gaming machine,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The display control means,
It is possible to perform control such that the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) is displayed in the second display region. Yes,
It is possible to perform control to display a special image (special effect image) in front of the main effect image and the specific image.
According to this feature, in the situation where the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the specific image is displayed in the second display area, by displaying the special image in front of the main effect image and the specific image, It is possible to suitably perform a special image while showing the main effect image and the specific image,
The interest can be improved.

A gaming machine of form 12 is the gaming machine according to form 11,
The display control means,
It is characterized in that the first effect performed using only the first display area without using the second display area is controlled to be performed at a higher frequency than the second effect in which the special image is displayed.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the rarity of performing the second effect, that is, displaying the special image.

The gaming machine of form 13,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The display control means,
It is possible to perform control such that the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) is displayed in the second display region. Yes,
It is possible to perform control to reduce the visibility (brightness) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area while maintaining the visibility (brightness) of the specific image displayed in the second display area. It is characterized by being possible.
According to this feature, while maintaining the visibility of the specific image, by reducing the visibility of the main effect image, the visibility of the main effect image while maintaining the situation in which the player can confirm the specific image It is possible to suitably perform the effect of reducing the interest and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of form 14 is the gaming machine according to form 13,
The main effect image and the specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) are composed of separate image data,
The display control means,
While performing control to superimpose the image data of the specific image on the display means in front of the image data of the main effect image, and between the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image, rearward The special feature is that the control is performed to display the special image data that reduces the visibility of the image.
According to this feature, by displaying the image data of the special image in an overlapping manner between the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image, the visibility of the specific image displayed in the second display area can be improved. It is possible to perform control to reduce the visibility of the main effect image displayed in the first display area while maintaining it.

A gaming machine of form 15 is the gaming machine according to form 13 or 14,
The display control means,
A control is performed to gradually reduce the visibility (brightness) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area from the peripheral portion of the first display area toward the center of the first display area. It has a feature.
According to this feature, the visibility is gradually reduced from the peripheral portion of the first display area, that is, the position close to the specific image where the visibility is maintained, so that the situation where the visibility is reduced can be highlighted.

Form 16 gaming machine,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
2R),
Before the display result is derived, a pre-determination means (internal lottery) that determines the display result that is allowed to be derived,
A privilege granting means (main controller 41) for granting a privilege,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The display control means controls to display a specific image in the second display area,
The specific image includes a first specific image (mode suggestive image A) and a second specific image (mode suggestive image B),
The gaming machine is
In the first situation in which the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the first specific image (mode suggestive image A) is displayed in the second display area, the determination result of the pre-determination means is identified. When it is a result (AT lottery target combination), it is possible to suggest a privilege by displaying the first specific image and the related image (chance suggestion image A) related to the first specific image,
In the second situation in which the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the second specific image (mode suggestive image B) is displayed in the second display area, the determination result of the pre-determination means is identified. When it is the result (AT lottery target combination), it is possible to suggest the privilege by displaying the second specific image and the related image (chance suggestion image B) related to the second specific image,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific result in the first situation in which the first specific image is displayed, the related image related to the first specific image is used to perform the effect suggesting the privilege. In the second situation in which the second specific image is displayed, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific result, the related image related to the second specific image is used to perform the effect suggesting the second benefit. The privilege can be suggested according to the specific image displayed in the display area, and the interest can be improved.

A form 17 gaming machine is the gaming machine according to form 16,
Equipped with operation means (production switch 56) operated by the player,
It is possible to select whether to perform the effect using the first specific image (mode suggestive image A) or the second specific image (mode suggestive image B) according to the operation of the operating means. It is characterized by
According to this feature, the player can select whether to perform the effect using the first specific image or the effect using the second specific image, and the interest can be improved.

Form 18 gaming machine,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A state control means (main control unit 41) capable of controlling a plurality of states,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The plurality of states include a first state (AT state) and a second state (normal state),
The display control means,
In the first state, the main effect image corresponding to the first state is displayed in the first display area, and the first specific image (AT game number image, net increase number image) related to the first state in the second display area. ) Is displayed, and the first state is controlled in the second state.
It is possible to perform control such that the main effect image corresponding to the second state is displayed in the display area and the second specific image (mode suggestion image A, B) related to the second state is displayed in the second display area. And
In relation to the timing when the state control unit controls the first state to the second state, the fact that the first specific image and the second specific image are not displayed and the state is shifted to the second state It is characterized by performing control to display a suggested transition suggestion image (AT state result image).
According to this feature, when the transition from the first state to the second state is performed, the transition suggestion image is displayed without displaying the first specific image and the second specific image. With the transition to the state, it is possible to switch between the main effect image and the specific image without a feeling of strangeness.

A form 19 gaming machine is the gaming machine according to form 18,
The display control means,
Before displaying the transition suggestion image, a control is performed to display a white image in all the display areas of the display means.
According to this feature, by displaying the white image before the transition suggestion image is displayed, the transition is performed after the state in which none of the images including the main effect image, the first specific image, and the second specific image is displayed. The suggestion image can be displayed, and the main effect image and the specific image in the first state can be switched to the transition suggestion image without a feeling of strangeness.

The gaming machine of form 20,
In the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game,
A state control means (main control unit 41) capable of controlling a plurality of states,
A display means (a liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image,
A display control unit (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to display an image on the display unit;
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The plurality of states include a first state (normal state) and a second state (AT state),
The display control means is capable of performing control to display a specific image (credit amount image, payout amount image) regarding the current state in the second display area,
In relation to the timing when the state control unit controls the second state to the first state, the display control unit,
A game result notification image for notifying the result of the game in the second state in the first display area (
The AT state result notification image) is displayed so that the player can see it,
After that, a transition suggestion image (indicating that the transition to the first state is made in the first display area) (
Stage switching image), the specific image is displayed in the second display area so that the player can visually recognize it.
After that, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and the specific image is displayed in the second display area so as to be visually recognized by the player.
According to this feature, when the transition from the second state to the first state is performed, the specific image regarding the first state is displayed before the control for displaying the transition suggestion image ends, so that the specific state regarding the transition destination is identified. Images can be displayed quickly.

A form 21 gaming machine is the gaming machine according to form 20,
The specific state (AT state) is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined state (normal state),
The display control means,
After displaying the game result suggesting image, when ending the display of the game result suggesting image, while continuing to display the main effect image forming the game result suggesting image in the first display area, After the specific image relating to the predetermined state is displayed in the second display area, the control for displaying the transition suggestion image is performed.
According to this feature, when the specific state is shifted to the predetermined state, the main effect image forming the game result suggestive image continues to be displayed even in the situation where the specific image is displayed before the transition suggestive image is displayed. Therefore, the afterglow of the specific state that is more advantageous than the predetermined state can be left for a while.

An embodiment of a slot machine 1, which is a gaming 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 a front opening,
The front door 1b is rotatably supported at the side end of the housing 1a. Inside the slot machine 1, there are horizontally arranged reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are arranged in the same order in a predetermined order. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side in a see-through window 3 provided substantially in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. Each is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three tiers so that the player can see it. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of types of distinguishable symbols (“red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”). , "Cherry b", "Bell"
, "Replay", "plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

Although the present embodiment exemplifies a configuration using three reels, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. . In addition, in the present embodiment, the variable display portion that variably displays the symbols by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is configured, but the variable display portion may be other than the reel, and, for example, a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the symbols can be variably displayed by moving the belt on which is arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured by the physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals.
, A medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a gaming value owned by the player), and within that range, a prescribed number determined in accordance with the gaming state (in this embodiment, MAXBET operated when setting the maximum number of bets in 3)
The switch 6, a settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet number are settled (the medals used to set the credit and the bet number are returned), and a game The start switch 7 and reels 2L, 2 operated when starting
Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotations of C and 2R are provided so as to be operated by the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 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 The game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, an advantageous section display indicating that control is performed in the advantageous section, the bet number 1 BETLED 14 that lights up to indicate that 1 is set, and 2 BETLED that lights up to indicate that the bet number is set to 2
15, 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting, insertion request LED 17 for notifying by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective Start valid LED18 to notify by lighting
, A wait LED (lights up to indicate that the reel is waiting to start spinning because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a light to indicate that the replay game is in progress Playing display section 1 provided with LED 20 during replay
3 is provided. Further, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image and the like is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

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

Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by a predetermined key operation, a set value is being changed, A set value display 24 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) that displays the set value at that time while confirming the set value, and a door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b.
(Refer to FIG. 4) In order to selectively switch the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout outlet 9 side described later provided inside the slot machine 1. The flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal selector 29 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) having the inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank side are provided.

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

Further, inside the slot machine 1, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, a reset switch for canceling an error state under normal conditions, and a setting change state will be described later. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off are provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. Performance 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 sensor 31, the reel sensor (not shown) of the reel unit 34, and the hopper are provided. Dispensing sensor and full sensor (not shown) of unit 35, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 3
8 is connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches and the like are input.

Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit indicator 11, game auxiliary indicator 12, 1
-3BET LEDs 14-16, closing request LED 17, start valid LED 18, waiting LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, left, middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value indicator 24, flow path switching solenoid 30 The reel unit 34 and the hopper unit 35 are connected to each other, and these electric parts are driven under the control of the main controller 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling a game.

On the effect control board 90, the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker capable of outputting sound, and the reel 2 are provided.
A reel LED 55 capable of irradiating predetermined positions of L, 2C, and 2R from the back side, a production switch 56 used for production without being involved in the progress of the game, and a decoration LED 57 for production used for production.
(57L, 57R), an effect mode setting switch 58 used for setting whether to control the execution mode of a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) described later to the normal mode or the eco mode (power saving state), which is used for the effect The production direction devices such as the direction switch 59 for production are connected, and the output states of these production devices can be controlled by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90. The sub control unit 91 receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 and performs various controls for producing effects. The effect mode setting switch 58 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and can be operated by a clerk at the store where the slot machine 1 is installed, but cannot be operated by the player.

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

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value.
Specifically, the payout rate of medals can be changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery such as the internal lottery that influences the advantage to the player. Set value is 1 to 6
The payout rate is the highest, and the payout rate becomes lower 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 as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages.

In order to change the set 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 setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the set value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the set value display 24, and the set value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, it is changed to the setting value 1). Return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is set as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game is allowed to 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 that can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Only the clerk of the installed game shop who has a predetermined key can operate. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires a further key operation, only a clerk of the amusement store who has a key for operating the setting key switch 37 can operate it. Further, the reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires a key operation using a predetermined key, and therefore can be operated only by a store clerk who has a predetermined key. Further, the reset / setting switch 38 also functions as a reset switch for canceling the error state under normal conditions.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion section 4, or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number using credits. When a predetermined number of bets is set according to the gaming state, a predetermined pay line LN (see FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are arranged horizontally in the middle row). (Set across symbols) is enabled, and the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. In addition, when the medals are thrown in exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit. Further, 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 while the game can be started, each reel 2L, 2C, 2
The 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 while the C, 2R are being rotated, stop control is performed on the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 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, 2 corresponding to the operations are operated within a maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds in this embodiment)) from the time when the operation is performed on each stop switch.
Control for stopping the rotation of R is performed. Since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the pattern for 80 (rotation) × 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames is changed, a predetermined maximum By the time the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, it is possible to pull in symbols for up to 4 frames. In other words, in the stop control, the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the symbols that are four frames ahead of that, a total of five symbols (withdrawal range) Can be selected and led to the reels 2L, 2R, 2R.

Accordingly, in the stop control, when the rotation is stopped by operating the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the winning combination that is won in the internal lottery described later is selected. The constituent symbols are 4 from the symbol when the stop switch is operated.
When it is within the draw-in range to the top of the frame, the symbol is drawn onto the winning line LN to stop the rotation of the reel on which the stop switch is operated, while the winning combination that is won in the internal lottery is selected. If the symbols that make up are not within the pull-in range, the symbols that make up the winning combination that has not been won in the internal lottery will not stop on the winning line LN. It is possible to control the reel so that it is pulled onto the pay line LN and the rotation of the reel operated by the stop switch is stopped.

Then, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and one game is finished, and a combination of symbols of a predetermined winning combination on the pay line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In this case, a prize is generated, and the number of medals determined according to the prize is given to the player and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, on the pay line LN, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the game state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to the combination of the symbols. .

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control (game control) for executing the game starts when all the controls accompanying the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of winning combination (hereinafter, referred to as winning combination) is determined according to the gaming state, and it is not necessary to set the bet number and the small winning combination with payout of medals. There is a re-gaming role in which a re-gaming that allows the next game to be started is given, and a special role accompanied by a transition to a gaming state (special state) advantageous to the player. Below, the small winning combination and the re-playing combination are collectively called a general winning combination. In order for the winning of each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination. In the internal lottery, before the display result of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is derived by the main control unit 41, whether or not the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations is permitted (specifically, When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the bet number set, the random number is used for the determination.

Of the winning flags of each combination, the winning flags of the small combination and the re-gaming combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flags of the special combination are The flag is valid until the combination of the allowed combinations is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the allowed combinations is prepared. That is, once the winning flag of a special winning combination is won, even if the combination of winning combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Is becoming

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, the stop operation order, the operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. The winning combination is a winning combination of a winning combination and a re-playing combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a navigation target winning combination). For the navigation target combination, for example, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode set in advance, a combination of a stop mode that is more advantageous than a stop mode that is stopped when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode, A case in which the advantageous stop mode has a higher ratio of stopping 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 awarding of medals, but also a stop mode involving a transition to an advantageous game state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable game state is avoided.

The main control unit 41 executes navigation notification for notifying 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 device 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT) which is a possible notification period. The main control unit 41 gives the player the right to be controlled by the AT,
Start control of AT and control AT. Then, when the AT is controlled, the navigation notification is executed by winning the winning combination for navigation, and the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player (for example, the pressing order, (Operation timing, etc.) by using the game auxiliary display 12, and by transmitting a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous for the player to the sub-control unit 91, the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. A navigation effect to be notified using 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to surely win the navigation target winning combination that is won in the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is provided with a game auxiliary display device 12 capable of displaying the number of paid-out medals, an error code, and navigation information, and the game auxiliary display device 12 is used in the navigation notification control. However, it is also possible to provide a dedicated display device capable of displaying only the navigation information, and to notify the navigation information by using the dedicated display device in the control of the navigation notification.

[About the game section]
The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control either the normal section or the advantageous section as the game section.

The normal section is a game section where no navigation information is given, and it is started when the next game is started after the advantageous section is finished, and it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery. It is ended by being done. In the normal section, the advantageous section notifying LED 12a is turned on, and the section indicating that the advantageous section is being controlled is not displayed.
It is controlled to be off.

In addition, in the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery target winning combination is won in the internal lottery, and it is determined whether or not the advantageous section transition lottery is performed and the advantageous section transition lottery is performed. Also, in the normal section,
By not performing the AT lottery even if the AT lottery target winning combination is won in the internal lottery, it is not decided to be controlled by the AT and is not controlled by the AT. In addition, A in the normal section
In the T lottery, the probability of winning the AT control is set to 0, so that the AT control may not be determined.

The advantageous section is a game section in which navigation notification may be performed, and is a gaming section which is advantageous as compared with the normal section because the navigation notification can be executed. The advantageous section is started when the next game is started after it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section, and is ended when a predetermined advantageous section end condition is satisfied. .. In the advantageous zone, the payout rate of medals (the number of payouts / the number of bets) is 1 due to the first navigation notification after the start of the advantageous zone.
The section display is started at the start of the game that may exceed 00%, and the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to be in a lighting state, thereby notifying that the advantageous section is being controlled. In addition, in the advantageous section, the navigation information is given when a predetermined navigation condition is satisfied (in the present embodiment, it is controlled to the AT state described later and the navigation target winning combination is won in the internal lottery). The operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player, is notified.

Further, in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is carried out by winning the AT lottery target in the internal lottery. By winning the AT lottery, the AT state is subsequently entered in which the AT is controlled. Then, when the winning combination for the navigation is won in the internal lottery, the navigation notification is performed, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player is notified, and the advantageous section is , The game section is more advantageous for the player than the normal section.

As the ending condition of the advantageous section, the ending condition 1 that is satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous section (the number of advantageous section games) reaches the upper limit number of games (1500 games in this embodiment), and the net number of medals in the advantageous section are increased. Is a prescribed number (in the present embodiment, 2388 (the maximum number of payouts (15) in the slot machine 1 is subtracted from the upper limit of 2400) and the maximum number (3) used for setting the bet number is added. End condition 2 that is satisfied when the predetermined number of)) is satisfied, and the end condition that can be satisfied without being based on the number of advantageous section games and the number of medals net increase, and is a predetermined arbitrary condition (for example, a predetermined game after the end of AT). The end condition 3 which is satisfied when the number of times) is satisfied is included, and the advantageous section is ended when at least one of the end conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the game section is controlled to the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed by winning the advantageous section transition lottery target winning combination in the internal lottery, and the advantageous section transition lottery is carried out. By winning, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section, but when the game section is controlled to the normal section, a predetermined advantageous section transition combination is won, and the game section is shifted to the advantageous section. It may be configured to move to.

[Regarding AT control status]
The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control the AT-related control states into a plurality of types including a normal state, an AT state, and an addition state. The normal state is a state in which AT control is not performed. The AT state is a state in which the AT is controlled, and includes AT state 1 and AT state 2. In the AT state 2, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out during the period controlled to the state is set higher than that in the AT state 1, and the AT state 2 is more advantageous to the player than the AT state 1. The condition is high. The additional state is a state in which the AT is controlled and the fact that the number of games controlled by the AT (the number of AT games) is added is determined at a higher rate than in the AT state.

The main control unit 41 controls the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) by winning a predetermined AT lottery target winning combination in the internal lottery while controlling the control state of the AT to the normal state. Perform an AT lottery to decide whether or not to do it. Then, when it is determined to win in the AT lottery and the AT state is controlled, a predetermined transition condition (in this embodiment, after winning the AT lottery, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 (Game) has passed))
The number of AT games according to the type of AT state determined by the AT lottery (100 games in AT state 1 and 50 games in AT state 2 in the present embodiment) is given, and the corresponding AT state (
Transition to AT state 1 and AT state 2). In the AT state 1, when the AT state 1 starts, A
A larger number of AT games are provided than at the start of the T state 2, and the AT state 1 is more advantageous for the player than the AT state 2.

In the AT state, the AT game number is decremented by 1 each time a game is played,
At the end of the game in which the remaining number of games is 0, the AT state is ended and the normal state is entered. In addition, even when the above-described conditions for ending the advantageous section are satisfied, the AT state is ended and the normal state is entered. Further, in the AT state, each time the above-mentioned navigation target winning combination is won in the internal lottery, it is controlled to perform the navigation notification for notifying the operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

In addition, in the AT state, a predetermined additional lottery target winning combination is won in the internal lottery, and an additional lottery is performed to determine whether to increase the number of AT games, and the additional lottery is won. The number of games is added to the number of remaining AT games.

Also, in the AT state, a predetermined addition state lottery target winning combination is won in the internal lottery, thereby performing an addition state lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the addition state, and by winning the addition state lottery, After that, the game is transferred to the additional state for a predetermined number of games (10 games in this embodiment).

In the add-on state, the add-on lottery is performed at a higher winning rate than the add-on lottery in the AT state in each game, and the number of games won in the add-on lottery is added to the remaining AT game number. Then, when the predetermined number of games have passed after the transition to the addition state, the state is changed to the AT state before the transition to the addition state. In addition, in the added state, the AT game number is not decremented by 1 each time a game is played, but the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified each time the aforementioned navigation target winning combination is won in the internal lottery. Control to perform navigation notification. In the add-on state, the add-on lottery is performed in each game with a higher winning rate than the add-on lottery in the AT state, and the add-on state is more advantageous for the player than the AT state.

[Regarding the control status by the main controller]
The control state that the main control unit 41 controls in connection with the game will be described with reference to FIG.

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

The in-play state is a state in which a game (game) is being played, from when the bet amount is set by the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 to the end of the game. It is the state of. The in-game state includes a state in which rotation control and stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are being performed, and a state in which payout control of medals associated with winning a small winning combination is being performed. In the playing state, the main control unit 41 controls the game so that the game progresses in stages according to the operation status of various switches and the input status of various sensors. In addition, when the re-game role is won and the re-game is given at the end of the game, the in-play state is continued and the game is controlled to the next game. At the end of the lost game in which no winning combination is won, the in-game state is ended.

The non-gaming state is a state in which a game is not being played, and includes a non-gaming state 1 that is first shifted after the gaming state ends, and a non-gaming state 2 that can be migrated after the non-gaming state 1. (Hereinafter, non-gaming state 1 and non-gaming state 2 may be collectively referred to as non-gaming state)
. The non-gaming state 1 is the number of bets until a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of the gaming state, that is, after the end of the game. It is the state until when is set. In the non-gaming state 2, the bet number is set after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without the bet number being set after the game state is finished, that is, after the game is finished. It is the state up to the time when it was.

In the non-gaming state 1, the main controller 41 controls the gaming display 13 at the end of the game.
When a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses while controlling to maintain the display mode of various display devices in FIG.
By operating the T switch 6, control is performed so as to wait until the bet number is set. Then, the predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number,
While shifting to the non-gaming state 2, by setting the bet number, it shifts to the gaming state.

In the non-gaming state 2, the main control unit 41 controls the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 of the various display units in the gaming display unit 13 to the non-lighting state, and ends the display of the payout number on the game auxiliary display unit 12. Control to hide. On the other hand, the credit indicator 11
Also, while controlling the display mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a to continue, the player waits until a bet number is set by inserting a medal from the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. Then, by setting the number of bets, the game state is shifted to.

The setting change state is a state in which the setting value of the slot machine 1 can be changed, and the main control unit 4
As described above, 1 indicates that the power switch 3 is in the state where the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state.
When the slot machine 1 is turned on and the slot machine 1 is powered on, the setting change state is controlled at the time of start-up. Then, the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting change state and shift to the non-gaming state 1. In the setting change state, the display value corresponding to the setting value which is a candidate for a new setting value is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the display value is updated by 1 by operating the reset / setting switch 38, and the start is started. When the switch 7 is operated, the set value corresponding to the display value displayed at that time is controlled to be set as a new set value.

The setting confirmation state is a state in which the setting values of the slot machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main control unit 4
1 is a setting key switch 3 in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2)
When 7 is turned on, the setting confirmation state is controlled. Then, the setting key switch 37
Is turned off, the setting confirmation state is ended, and the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2) that was controlled before shifting to the setting confirmation state is shifted to . In the setting confirmation state, the set value display 24 is controlled to display a value indicating the set value currently set.

The error state is a state in which the progress of the game is disabled, and the main control unit 41 causes various errors (for example, various errors based on the input status of various sensors in the gaming state and the non-gaming state).
Selector errors (abnormalities related to passing medals or abnormal medals detected by the medal selector 29), hopper errors (abnormalities related to payout of medals or abnormal medals detected in the hopper unit 35), etc. occur. When detected, the error state is controlled. Then, by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch, the state (the gaming state, the non-gaming state 1, the non-gaming state) which is controlled before the error state is ended and the error state is shifted to Change to state 2). In the error state, the main control unit 41 controls the various switches (MAXBE) related to the progress of the game.
T switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) does not effectively accept input and controls the game so that it does not progress, while waiting until the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch is operated. To control.

[Regarding production by sub-control unit]
The execution mode of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 corresponding to the control state by the main control unit 41 will be described based on FIGS. 6 to 14.

The main control unit 41 can transmit various commands that can specify the progress status of the game, the control state described above, and the like to the sub control unit 91 in accordance with the progress status of the game, changes in the control state, and the like. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 uses various effect devices (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, the effect decorations) in the effect mode according to the control state specified based on the command received from the main controller 41. It is possible to execute various effects by controlling the LED 57, etc., and when it is specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 is the in-game state or the non-in-game state 1 described above, the normal effect is produced. When the non-gaming state 2 is specified in the production mode, the demonstration mode (normal mode or eco mode) is controlled, and when the setting change state is specified, the setting is changed. When control is performed in the state of notification of the state confirmation and the setting confirmation state is specified, when control is performed in the state of production of the setting confirmation state notification and the state of the error is specified 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 opened state, the door opening notification is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the main controller 41 operates the start switch 7 after the bet number is set and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are operated while the control state is the game state. In the first period until the rotation control is started, the bet number setting operation by inserting a medal or the bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed, so that the bet number is changed when the game state is entered. 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 1 corresponding to the number of bets set by the setting operation
6 are sequentially controlled to a lighting state. Further, it is controlled so as to erase the display of the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display 12. In addition, the credit value is controlled to be continuously displayed on the credit display unit 11.

After that, when the bet amount has not reached the specified value (3 in this embodiment) and the credit value has not reached the upper limit value (50 in this embodiment), the insertion request LED 17 is displayed. The lighting state is controlled to prompt the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4. If the bet number has not reached the specified number, the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 corresponding to the shortaged bet amount are controlled to be in a non-lighting state to insert a medal or the bet number by the MAXBET switch 6. Prompt to set the number of bets by setting operation. Then, by inserting a medal or performing a bet number setting operation with the MAXBET switch 6, the bet number is set, so that the corresponding 1-3BETLED 14
.About.16 are sequentially controlled to a lighting state.

When the bet number reaches the specified value (3 in this embodiment), the start valid LED 1
8 is controlled to be in a lighting state and the start switch 7 is operated while the start switch 7 is being operated.
Wait until is operated. If the credit value does not reach the upper limit value after the bet number reaches the specified value (3 in this embodiment), the insertion request LED 17 is controlled to the lit state, and the medal insertion unit 4 starts. Encourage the insertion of medals. Then, when the medals are inserted, the display of the credit display unit 11 is controlled to be sequentially updated one by one according to the number of inserted medals. After that, when the credit value reaches the upper limit value, that is, when the specified 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.

Also, although not shown, when the replay role is won in the previous game and the replay is given, the bet number is set when the specified number of bets is set and the game state shifts to the in-play state. Accordingly, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to the lighting state. And the said 1-3B
After controlling all the ET LEDs 14 to 16 to the lighting state, the start valid LED 18 is controlled to the lighting state, and the operation waits until the start switch 7 is operated. In addition, LED2 during replay
0 is controlled to be lit by the replay combination winning and the replay being given. In the control of the in-play state, the replay LED 20 is controlled to continue to be in the lit state. To do.

In addition, when the state is controlled to the advantageous section and the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to be in the lighting state, when the game state is shifted to, the advantageous section notification LED is displayed over the game state.
Control is performed so that the lighting state of 12a is continued, and the fact that it is in the advantageous section is notified. In addition, when the advantageous section is ended at the end of the in-game state, the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous section notification LED 12a to a non-lighting state.

Then, by operating the start switch 7 while the specified number of bets is set and the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be in a lighting state, the main control unit 41 causes the reel 2L,
The rotation control for rotating 2C and 2R is started.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 controls the main control unit 41 during the period in which the control state is specified to be the in-game state, that is, from when the bet number is set to when the game control is ended. The control of the normal effect is performed over the period of, and the start switch 7 is operated after the bet number is set during the period of the game state, and the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. The normal effect control is performed even in the period up to the time.

In the control of the normal effect, the normal effect image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character walking in the forest or under the sea) displayed when the control state is the game state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
It is suggested that the control state is the in-game state by being displayed on.

In addition, in the control of the normal effect, a credit image (in the present embodiment, a number image of 25 and a frame image surrounding the number image) indicating a credit value specified based on a command received from the main control unit 41, a medal. An image of the number of payouts indicating the number of payouts (in this embodiment, a number image of 0 and a frame image surrounding the number image), and a bet number image indicating the set bet number (in the present embodiment,
A UI image (user interface image) including three round images) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 below the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

Further, in the control of the normal effect, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (low brightness) so that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are illuminated from the rear with a predetermined first brightness, and the reels 2L, 2C are controlled.
Increase the visibility from the 2R 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.
It may be configured to control the lighting state of the first brightness or a predetermined second brightness to be described later by controlling at a rate of a period in which the state is continuously controlled), or the LEDs that form the reel LED 55.
By controlling the number of elements to be turned on among the elements, the lighting state of the first brightness or the second brightness may be controlled, or the voltage applied to the control circuit of the reel LED 55 may be controlled. Alternatively, by controlling the current flowing through the reel LED 55, the lighting state of the first brightness or the second brightness may be controlled.

In addition, in the control of the normal effect, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state, which suggests that the normal effect is performed. Further, in the period of the game state, by controlling so as not to display an image, at least in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the area overlapping with the transparent window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is controlled. The visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side in the playing state is not hindered.

As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the sub control unit 91 sets the bet number on the main control unit 41 side by inserting a medal from the medal inserting unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6, The bet number image in the UI image is sequentially updated according to the bet number specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, the bet number image is updated so as to correspond to the set bet number every time the bet number is set. For example, when the set bet number is 0, all round images included in the bet number image are displayed in a non-BET display mode (for example, a gray display mode) indicating that the bet number is not set. By doing so, in the state (state of initial value display) suggesting that the set bet number is 0 (initial value),
When the first medal is inserted to set the bet number 1, the round image included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode (for example, red display mode) indicating that the bet number is set. A predetermined one of them is displayed and the other two of the round images are updated so as to be displayed in the non-BET display mode, which suggests that the set bet number is one. Then, in this state, when the second medal is inserted to set the bet number 2, a predetermined two of the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in the BET display mode, and the round image is displayed. The other 2 in the image
One is updated so as to be displayed in a non-BET display mode, and it is suggested that the set bet number is two. Then, in this state, when the third medal is inserted to further set the bet number 3, all round images included in the bet number image are updated so as to be displayed in the BET display mode and set. Indicates that the number of bets made is three. In this way, when the first to third medals are inserted to set the bet number 1 to 3, the bet number can be updated every time the medal is inserted. The bet number image is updated. It should be noted that when the first to third medals are inserted to set the bet numbers 1 to 3, the value of the credit and the value of the number of paid-out medals do not change. Credit image and payout number image
Control to keep without updating.

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the bet number is set by the MAXBET switch 6, the bet number is set every time the bet number is set, as in the case where the bet number is set by inserting a medal. The bet amount image is updated so as to correspond to the bet amount, and the credit image is sequentially updated so that the credit value is decreased by one. For example, the set bet number is 0, all round images included in the bet number image are displayed in a non-BET display mode (for example, a gray display mode) (state of initial value display), and MAXBET with more than the specified number of credits
When the bet number is set from 0 to the specified number (3) by setting the bet number by the switch 6, one of the round images included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode. The bet number image is updated so that the bet number can be visually confirmed by sequentially updating the bet number with a predetermined time interval (for example, 0.3 seconds) so as to increase. In addition, each time the bet number image is updated, the number image included in the credit image is sequentially updated so that the credit value is decremented by 1, so that the credit image can be visually recognized so that the credit can be updated. Update. At this time, since the value of the number of paid-out medals does not change, the numerical image of the number of paid-out medals is controlled to be maintained without being updated.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 operates the start switch 7 in a state in which the bet number of the specified number is set during the period in which the control state is the game state, so that the reels 2L, 2L
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 to stop all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R and one game is finished, First, the turn-on request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state, and are controlled to be kept in a non-lighting state for the period. In addition, during the period, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the lighting states of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be continued without changing. Further, the display mode of the coin payout number portion on the game auxiliary display 12 is maintained in the non-display state, and the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, and the in-wait LED 19 are controlled to be maintained in the non-display state. Further, the lighting mode of the LED during replay remains the mode at the time of starting the in-game state (the lighting state when the re-game is given in the previous game, the non-lighting state when the re-game is not given) Control to maintain. Then, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotationally controlled, the main control unit 41 causes the stop control to stop the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R. I do.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 controls the main control unit 41 during the period in which the control state is specified to be the in-game state, that is, from when the bet number is set to when the game control is ended. The control of the normal effect is performed over the period of, and the reel switch 2 is operated by operating the start switch 7 in a state in which the bet number of the specified number is set in the in-game state.
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 normal effect control is performed as in the first period of the in-game state described above. ..

In the control of the normal effect, the normal effect image (in the present embodiment, an image in which the predetermined character is strolling in the forest and an image in which the predetermined character is strolling in the sea) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the control is performed. It suggests that the state is a gaming state. Further, the UI image (user interface image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the reel LED 55 is turned on (
(Low brightness) to improve the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side. Also,
The effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to suggest that the normal effect is being performed.

After starting the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the in-game state, the main control unit 41, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the symbol combination of the small winning combination becomes the reel. When it is stopped, payout control for paying out the number of medals according to the symbol combination of the stopped small winning combination is performed, and the display mode of the number of medals paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 is adjusted so as to correspond to the number of medals paid out. The display is sequentially updated, and control is performed so that the final display mode (9 in this embodiment) is continued. Further, when payout control is performed, when the value of the credit has not reached the upper limit value when the medal is paid out, the payout number of the medal is set within a range in which the credit value does not exceed the upper limit value. The value is sequentially added, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is sequentially updated so as to indicate the value corresponding to the credit value, and the final display mode (34 in this embodiment) is controlled to continue.

Then, when the payout control is completed, the control of the game is completed and the non-gaming state 1 is entered. Further, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the symbol combination of any combination is not stopped, the payout control is not performed and the control of the game is ended and the non-gaming state is set. Move to 1. On the other hand, when the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the symbol combination of the re-play combination is stopped on the reels, the re-play is given to set the bet number of the specified number. After performing the grant 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 main control unit 41 side and the payout of medals is specified, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the medals are paid out in the UI image according to the payout number. The payout number image is controlled to be sequentially updated. On the other hand, the main control unit 41
When the payout control of the medal is not performed on the side, the payout number image is controlled to be maintained without being updated.

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 has finished controlling the game and shifted to the non-gaming state 1. The decorative LED 57 for control is controlled to be maintained in a predetermined lighting state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 does not set the number of bets for a predetermined period of time (in the present embodiment) after the control state is the non-gaming state 1, that is, after the control of the game is finished. Then
In the period until the lapse of 30 seconds), the display mode of the credit display device 11 (34 in this embodiment) at the end of the game and the display mode of the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display device 12 (in this embodiment). , 9), and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be continuously turned on. Further, it suggests that the betting number can be set by controlling the insertion request LED 17 to be in a lighting state.

After that, the player waits until a medal is inserted or a bet number is set by the MAXBET switch 6 or a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Further, when controlling to the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to be in a lighting state over the in-game state, and the fact that the advantageous section is in progress is notified.

In this state, the insertion of medals or the bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed, and the bet number is set, so that the main control unit 41 ends the non-gaming state 1 and shifts to the gaming state. . On the other hand, when the predetermined time elapses without the bet number being set, the non-gaming state 1 is ended and the non-gaming state 2 is controlled.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sets the bet amount from the period when the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the non-gaming state 1, that is, from the time when the game is finished. First, in the above-mentioned in-game state for a period until a predetermined time elapses, and a period from when the game is ended to when the bet number is set before the predetermined time elapses.
Similar to the period and the second period, the normal effect control is performed.

In the control of the normal effect in the non-gaming state 1, the normal effect image displayed when the gaming state is ended (in the present embodiment, an image in which the predetermined character is walking in the forest or under the sea) The display is controlled to continue. This suggests that the control states are the gaming state and the non-gaming state 1.

In the control of the normal effect, the normal effect image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character walking in the forest) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51 to suggest that the control state is the in-game state. . Further, the UI image (user interface image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state (low brightness), and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are controlled.
Increase the visibility from the player side. Further, it is suggested that the decorative LED 57 for effect is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to perform the normal effect.

As shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, the main control unit 41 has a control state of the non-gaming state 2, that is, the control of the game is ended, the bet number is not set, and the predetermined time ( In this embodiment, in the period from the elapse of 30 seconds) until the bet number is set, the credit indicator 1
The display mode of 1 and the lighting mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a are controlled so as to continue as they are when the non-gaming state 1 is ended. As a result, 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. In addition, the advantageous zone notification LED 12a is continuously turned on during the period of the non-gaming state 2 when it is controlled to the advantageous zone at the end of the gaming state before the non-gaming state 1 is transitioned to. If it is controlled and is not controlled to the advantageous section at the end of the in-game state, it will be continuously controlled to the non-lighting state for the period of the non-gaming state 2.

Further, during the non-gaming state 2, the main control unit 41 controls the payout number display of medals on the game auxiliary display device 12 in the non-display mode, and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16
, The start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 are controlled to the non-lighting state. On the other hand, the throw-in request LED 17 is continuously controlled to be in a lighted state, suggesting that the bet number can be set, and waits until a medal is thrown or a bet number setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6.

In this state, the insertion of medals or the bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed and the bet number is set, so that the main control unit 41 ends the non-gaming state 2 and shifts to the gaming state. ..

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not set the bet number during a period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the non-gaming state 2, that is, when the game is over. , Demonstration production (from the time when a predetermined time elapses until the bet number is set)
Control the demonstration production).

In the control of the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is performed in either the normal mode (see FIG. 9A) or the eco mode (see FIG. 9B), which has a higher power saving effect than the normal mode. It is possible to control As described above, the sub-control unit 91 is provided with the effect mode setting switch 58 as described above, and the demonstration effect is either the normal mode or the eco mode depending on the setting state of the effect mode setting switch 58. It is controlled by or.

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 be in a non-illuminated state, and a predetermined demonstration image (this implementation). In the example, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display an image of a predetermined character flying). In the demonstration video, a predetermined character corresponding to the content of the slot machine 1 appears, so that the content of the slot machine 1 is suggested and a demonstration of the effect is performed. Further, in the demonstration video, an image (a character image in this embodiment) may be displayed in an area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that overlaps with the transparent windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It has become. Demo production (
During the normal mode), since the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is in an area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that overlaps with the transparent window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.
Since the effect of the backlight due to is not obtained, the visibility of the displayed image may be lower than that in other areas.

As shown in FIG. 9B, in the demonstration effect (eco mode), the sub control unit 91 controls the reel L
The demonstration image (predetermined character) including the power-saving display image (in the present embodiment, the character image of “in eco mode”) that controls the ED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to the non-illuminated state and suggests that the eco mode is in progress Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the demonstration effect (eco mode), the demonstration image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51 in place of the demonstration image, so that the load for reproducing the image on the liquid crystal display device 51 is reduced and the demonstration effect is performed. It is designed to be in a power saving state in which power is saved compared to (normal mode). By the demonstration effect (eco mode) being performed, it is suggested that the power saving state is controlled.

In the control of the demonstration effect, the UI image is controlled so as not to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of whether the demonstration effect (normal mode) or the demonstration effect (eco mode) is controlled. The UI image that is hidden when the demonstration effect is started is displayed again when the bet number is set and the non-gaming state 2 is ended and the above-mentioned gaming state is entered. Controlled by.
When the UI image is displayed again, the bet number image shows the initial value “0” of the bet number by updating all the round images included in the bet number image to the non-BET display mode. After being updated, the number of bets set will be sequentially updated.

In this way, the main control unit 41 controls the non-gaming state 1 out of the non-gaming state in which the game is not played when the game is finished, and in the non-gaming state 1, a predetermined condition (
After the end of the game, when the bet number is not set and a predetermined time elapses), it is controlled to the non-gaming state 2 among the non-gaming states in which the game is not played. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a demonstration effect that suggests that the main control unit 41 is in the non-gaming state 2 when being controlled to the non-gaming state 2. When the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-gaming state 1, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state. As a result, 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 interfere with the demonstration effect.

The sub control unit 91 includes a production mode setting switch 58 used for setting whether to control the execution mode of the demonstration production (demonstration production) 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, as the demonstration effect performed in the non-gaming state 2,
It is possible to perform a demonstration effect (eco mode) that suggests that it is controlled to the eco mode, and when the bet number is set in the eco mode, the demonstration effect (eco mode) is ended,
End the suggestion that the eco-mode is being controlled. As a result, in the non-gaming state 2 of the non-gaming state, when the eco mode (power saving state) is controlled, the eco mode is ended by setting the bet number, and the eco mode is controlled. The notification of can also be ended.

The sub-control unit 91 controls not to display the UI image on the liquid crystal display 51 when the demonstration effect is controlled in the non-gaming state 2, so that the bet number image is not displayed. When the player's MAXBET switch 6 performs a bet number setting operation in the non-display state, the bet number is set, and when the bet number reaches a prescribed number, the bet number is visually confirmed to be updated. The bet number image in the UI image is displayed and updated on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to be possible (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). As a result, the UI image can be hidden in the non-playing state 2, and the bet number setting operation is performed by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the non-display state, so that the prescribed number of bets can be obtained. When set, the bet number update can be made visible by the bet number image in the UI image,
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 turned on and the slot machine 1 is powered on, the main controller 41 controls the credit indicator 11 and the game assist when the setting change state is controlled. The display mode of the display unit 12 is controlled to the setting change display (in this embodiment, "-") indicating that the display is in the setting change state. Also, 1 to 3 BETLED 14 to
16, the closing request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the wait LED 19, and the replay LED 20 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Then, a new setting value is set by the above-described setting value setting operation, and the setting key switch 37 waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off, thereby ending the setting change state. Then, control is performed to shift to the non-gaming state 1. Further, at the time of shifting to the setting change state, a predetermined area of the storage area of the RAM 41c including a storage area in which information about the advantageous section is stored is initialized. The advantageous zone notification LED 12a is controlled to the non-lighting state based on the information regarding the advantageous zone thus obtained, that is, the information indicating that the advantageous zone is not controlled.

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-gaming state 1 and waits until the bet number 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 for a period in which the control state is specified to be the setting change state. Control is performed so as to notify the setting change status.

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 being changed”) is displayed on the liquid crystal to notify that the setting change state is controlled. It is displayed on the container 51. Further, while the setting change state notification is being performed, the reel LED 55 is set to the reels 2L, 2C with a predetermined second brightness which is brighter than the above-mentioned first brightness.
, 2R is controlled from the rear so that the reel LED 55 is controlled to have high brightness, and the reels 2L, 2L
Further improve the visibility from the player side of C, 2R. In addition, in the setting change state notification, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a blinking state (high brightness) in which the player or the like blinks visually so that the setting is not changed when the state is a state other than the setting changing state. Notify that it is controlled.

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

Further, in the setting change state notification image, the reels 2L, 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in the display area other than the area corresponding to the transparent window 3 of 2R, the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the transparent window 3. Since the image is not 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.

Further, the setting change state notification image is a common background image (in the present embodiment, a common background image using image data common to the setting change state notification image, the error state notification image, the door opening state notification image, etc., which will be described later.
A predetermined character image) is displayed, and the character image indicating the notification content (in the present embodiment, the character image of “setting being changed” or the like) is displayed using the image data registered for each image. Has become. By using the common background image, the setting change status notification image, the setting change status notification image, the error status notification image, and the door opening status notification image are displayed, that is, normally controlled in the normal gaming state. It is easy to recognize that the control is performed in a different effect mode from the effect mode in the effect. Further, by using 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 confirmation state by setting the setting key switch 37 in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2). When it is, the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled so as to continue the display mode before the control of the setting confirmation state is started. Also, 1 to 3 BE
The lighting modes of the TLEDs 14 to 16 are also controlled so that they continue to be in the lighting mode before the control of the setting confirmation state is started, and the closing request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, and the in-wait LED.
19. The LED 20 during replay is controlled to a non-lighting state. Then, the current set value is displayed on the set value display 24, and the progress of the game is disabled and stands by until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. Further, when controlling to the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to be in a lighting state over the in-game state, and the fact that the advantageous section is in progress is notified.

In this state, the setting key switch 37 is turned off, so that the main control unit 41 ends the setting confirmation state and controls the state before the transition to the setting confirmation state (non-gaming state (non-playing state). The game state 1 and the non-game state 2) are entered.

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 confirmation state using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like for a 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.

In the setting confirmation state notification, a setting confirmation state notification image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of “setting confirmation”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to inform that the setting confirmation state is controlled. Let Further, when the setting confirmation state is being notified, the reel LED 55
Is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness) so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are illuminated from behind with a predetermined second brightness that is brighter than the above-described first brightness, and the reels 2L, 2
Further improve the visibility from the player side of C, 2R.

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

Further, in the setting confirmation state notification image, the reels 2L, 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in the display area other than the area corresponding to the transparent window 3 of 2R, the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the transparent window 3. Since the image is not 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.

Further, the setting change state notification image is configured to display a common background image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) by using image data common to the setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 causes an error (for example, a selector) in a gaming state or a non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2) based on an input from various sensors. Errors (abnormalities related to passing medals or abnormal medals detected by the medal selector 29), hopper errors (abnormalities related to payout of medals or abnormal medals detected in the hopper unit 35), etc. have been detected. Thus, when the game is being controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game, the game auxiliary display 1
The display mode of No. 2 is controlled so as to display an error code (“E5” indicating a selector error in this embodiment). Further, the closing request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Moreover, the display mode of the credit indicator 11, 1-3BETLEDs 14-16
The lighting mode of and the lighting mode of the LED 20 during replay are controlled so as to continue the display mode and the lighting mode before the error state is controlled. Then, until the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated, the error state that makes the progress of the game impossible is continued and stands by. Further, when controlling to the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to be in a lighting state over the in-game state, and the fact that the advantageous section is in progress is notified.

In this state, by operating the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23, the main control unit 41 terminates the error state, and is in the in-game state that is controlled before the error state, the non-playing state. The game is transferred to the playing state (non-playing state 1, non-playing state 2).

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 notifies that the control state of the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in the error state by using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like for a period in which the control state is specified to be in the error state. The control is performed so as to notify the error state.

In the error status notification, an error status notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of “selector error (E5)”) that notifies that the error status is controlled and the type of error that has occurred is displayed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, while the error state is being notified, the reel LED 55 is turned on so that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are illuminated from the rear with a predetermined second brightness which is brighter than the above-mentioned first brightness (
(High brightness) to further improve the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side.

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

Further, in the error state notification image, the reels 2L, 2C,
While the predetermined image is displayed in the display area other than the area corresponding to the transparent window 3 of 2R, the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the transparent window 3. Since the image is not 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.

Further, as the error state notification image, a common background image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) is displayed by using image data common to the above-mentioned setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 41 controls the front door 1b based on the input from the door opening detection switch 25 in the gaming state and the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1 and non-gaming state 2). When is opened, a command capable of specifying that the front door 1b is opened is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. After that, when the front door 1b is closed based on the input from the door open detection switch 25, etc., a command that can specify that the front door 1b is closed is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. To do.

In addition, the main control unit 41 controls whether the front door 1b is in the open state or in the closed state, which is controlled before the open state or the closed state, that is, the gaming state or the non-gaming state. Continue the control of the middle state, continue the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, and continue the lighting mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the input request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the replaying LED 20, etc. To control. Further, when controlling to the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to be in a lighting state over the in-game state, and the fact that the advantageous section is in progress is notified.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the front door 1b is in the open state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period in which it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state. A door open state notification for notifying that the front door 1b is in the open state using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like from the time of being specified until the time when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the closed state. Control to do.

In the door open state notification, a 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") indicating that the front door 1b is in the open state. To display. In addition, during the period in which it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state, the reels LED55 are illuminated from the rear with a predetermined second brightness which is brighter than the above-mentioned first brightness. In this way, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state (high brightness) to further enhance the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the player side.

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

Further, in the door open state notification image, the reels 2L, 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in the display area other than the area corresponding to the transparent window 3 of 2R, the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the transparent window 3. Since the image is not 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.

Further, the door opening state notification image is configured such that a common background image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) is displayed using image data common to the setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the sub control unit 91, when the control state of the main control unit 41 side is the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2), Performance switch 56
Is operated in a predetermined operation mode (long press in the present embodiment), so that a setting related to effects can be confirmed or changed to an effect setting state that can be 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 mode of the various display devices of the game display unit 13 and the lighting mode of the LEDs are as described above. The display mode and the lighting mode in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2) are controlled.

In the effect setting control, an effect setting menu image including an option image (in this embodiment, "volume setting", "luminance setting", "end") that can be selected and determined by operating the effect switch 56, and an effect The operation guide image (in the present embodiment, an image of the effect switch 56 and a character image indicating the operation mode) suggesting that the selection and determination can be performed by operating the operation switch 56, and the effect setting state is displayed. The suggested effect setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, on the effect setting screen, when the effect setting menu image is displayed, the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed by performing a short press operation (operation in which the pressing is continued for less than a predetermined time). Each time it is performed, the option images are sequentially highlighted so as to suggest the selected option image. In addition, while one of the option images is highlighted, the effect switch 56 is pressed and held for a long time (the operation is continued for a predetermined time or more), and the option that is highlighted is displayed. Move to the setting screen corresponding to the image. For example, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 on the effect setting screen can be set by pressing and holding the effect switch 56 while the option image of “volume setting” is highlighted. By shifting to the volume setting screen and pressing and holding the production switch 56 while the option image of "brightness setting" is highlighted, the brightness setting screen in which the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 can be set is displayed. Before shifting to the effect setting state, control of the effect setting state is ended by pressing and holding the effect switch 56 in a state in which the option image of “end” is highlighted. Switch to normal or demo 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 to set 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, on the effect setting screen, in addition to the volume setting and the brightness setting, setting of the type of effect (character or stage as the leading character), setting of a predetermined effect frequency, etc. With a configuration that can be performed or an effect setting screen, it is possible to display an explanation of game characteristics of the slot machine 1, a payout, a symbol arrangement of reels, or a game history in the slot machine 1. good.

Further, in the control of the effect setting state, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED
In the case where the lighting mode of 57 is continued in the lighting state that was controlled before the start of the effect setting state, and the demonstration effect control was performed 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 be in a non-lighting state. If the normal effect control is performed before the start of the effect setting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (low brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on during the effect setting state. Controlled.

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

Further, in the effect setting menu image, reels 2L, 2C in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed.
While the predetermined image is displayed in the display area other than the area corresponding to the transparent window 3 of 2R, the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the transparent window 3. Since the image is not 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.

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

As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-gaming state 1 when the game is finished in the gaming state, and thereafter, the bet number is not set for a predetermined time (the present implementation). In the example, when 30 seconds) has elapsed, the non-gaming state 2 is entered. After that, the bet number is set to shift to the in-game state.

During the period of controlling to the in-game state and the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2), the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) and the game auxiliary indicator 12
(When the medals are paid out at the end of the game, the payout number is displayed, and when the medals are not paid out, the display state is kept). Moreover, when controlling to the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled to the lighting state.

In addition, during the period in which the game state and the non-game state 1 are controlled, 1-3BETLED1
While 4 to 16 are controlled to a lighting state according to the progress of the game, while the non-gaming state 2 is controlled, the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, during the period in which the main control unit 41 controls the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, the sub-control unit 91 controls the normal effect and lights the reel LED 55 (
(Low brightness) is continuously controlled. Then, when the non-gaming state 1 is transferred to the non-gaming state 2, the control of the normal effect is ended and the control of the demonstration effect is started, and the reel LED 55 is turned off to control the non-lit state. Control is continued in the non-lighting state for a certain period. After that, when the non-gaming state 2 is transferred to the gaming state, the control of the demonstration effect is ended and the control of the normal effect is started, and the reel LED 55 is turned on to control the lighting state (low brightness), The lighting state (low brightness) is continuously controlled for the period until the non-gaming state 2 is entered.

Further, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, the normal effect control is performed, and the effect decoration LED 57 is continuously controlled in the lighting state. Then, when the non-gaming state 1 is shifted to the non-gaming state 2, the control of the normal effect is ended and the control of the demonstration effect is started, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off to control the non-lit state. ,
The non-lighting state is continuously controlled over the period. After that, when the non-gaming state 2 is transferred to the gaming state, the control of the demonstration effect is ended and the control of the normal effect is started, and the effect decoration LED 57 is lit to control the lit state to control the non-gaming state. The lighting state is continuously controlled for the period until the transition to the intermediate state 2.

Further, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, the normal effect is controlled and the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the normal effect image. Then, when the non-gaming state 1 is shifted to the non-gaming state 2, by terminating the control of the normal effect and starting the control of the demonstration effect, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED
After controlling 57 to the non-lighting mode, the normal effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to the demonstration effect image, and the mode (normal mode or eco mode) corresponding to the setting status of the effect mode setting switch 58 is set for the period. The demonstration effect image of is controlled to be continuously displayed.

After that, when the non-gaming state 2 is shifted to the gaming state, the control of the demonstration effect is ended and the control of the normal effect is started to control the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in the lighting mode. The demonstration effect image on the liquid crystal display device 51 is switched to the normal effect image, and the normal effect image is controlled to be continuously displayed for the period until the non-gaming state 2 is entered.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the bet number (1) is set by inserting a medal, the main control unit 41 can control the 1BET LED 14 to be in a lighting state and specify that the bet number (1) is set. And transmits the command to the sub control unit 91. Thereafter, every time the bet number (2, 3) is set by inserting a medal, a command capable of specifying that the bet number has been set is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

On the other hand, when the bet number (1) is set by inserting medals, the sub-control unit 91 changes the display image of the liquid crystal display 51 from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image by U.
Regarding the bet number image showing the bet number in the I image, first, all round images included in the bet number image are displayed in a non-BET display mode to indicate that the bet number is 0 (initial value), Predetermined time (
When a time period during which the displayed amount can be visually recognized (for example, 0.3 seconds) has elapsed, a predetermined one of the round images included in the bet amount image is updated to be displayed in the BET display mode. do it,
It suggests that the bet number 1 has been set. Thereafter, each time it is specified that a medal has been inserted and the bet number (2, 3) has been set, a corresponding predetermined round image among the round images included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode. Update to suggest the number of bets you have set. still,
The sub-control unit 91 suggests a bet number of 1 (a state in which only a predetermined one of the round images included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode) and suggests a bet number of 2 (the bet number. Even when the bet number image is updated to a state in which only two predetermined round images included in the image are displayed in the BET display mode), a state in which the bet number of 2 is suggested to a bet number of 3 is suggested ( Even when the bet number image is updated to a state in which all the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in the BET display mode), at least a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed number can be visually confirmed, for example, 0.3). The bet number image of each state is controlled to be displayed for a second or the like).

Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the main controller 41 sets the bet number up to a specified number within the credit range (3 in this embodiment). To set. At this time, the bet number is set one by one, and the credit value is controlled to be decremented by one each time the bet number is set, and 1 to 3 BETL is set according to the set bet number.
The EDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to be in a lighting state, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is sequentially updated to correspond to the credit value after subtraction. Also, every time the bet number is set, a command capable of specifying that the bet number has been set is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Then, when the specified number of bets is set, the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be in a lighting state to suggest 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 number (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 number (1) is set by inserting a medal, a bet in the UI image is set. Regarding the bet number image indicating the number, first, all round images included in the bet number image are non-B
By displaying in the ET display mode and suggesting that the number of bets is 0 (initial value), a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed number can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses, A predetermined one of the round images included in the bet number image is updated so as to be displayed in the BET display mode, and the bet number 1 is set.
Indicates that was set. After that, each time it is specified that the bet number has been set, the corresponding predetermined round image among the round images included in the bet number image is updated to be displayed in the BET display mode, and the set bet number is set. Suggest a number. At this time, even when the bet number image is updated from the state indicating the bet number 1 to the state indicating the bet number 2, the bet number image is updated from the state indicating the bet number 2 to the state indicating the bet number 3. In the same manner as when updating the bet number image in response to the insertion of medals, each state is maintained for at least a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed information can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds). It controls to display the bet number image of.

Further, when switching the display image of the liquid crystal display 51 from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image, first, regarding the credit image showing the credit value in the UI image, the credit value before being subtracted to set the bet number is set. After the image (in this embodiment, “28”) is displayed, a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed content can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses. It controls so that the credit image which shows the credit value after 1 is subtracted is displayed. After that, the image showing 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 credit image, each credit image is controlled to be displayed for at least a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds).

In this way, the main control unit 41, when controlling the advantageous section, in the non-gaming state, the predetermined condition (after the end of one game, the bet number is not set for the predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30). When (second) has elapsed) is established and the non-gaming state 2 is controlled, the gaming auxiliary display 12
Although the display of the number of medals to be paid out by is ended, the notification of the fact that the advantageous section is controlled by the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continued. As a result, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-gaming state, so that it is possible to suppress the consumption of extra power, while the advantageous zone notification LED is used. Since the notification that the control is performed in the advantageous section continues, it is possible to increase the player's motivation 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-gaming state in which a game is not performed (
After the game is finished, the betting number is not set, and in a state (a non-gaming state 2) after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the reel LED 55 is turned on. 2L, 2C, 2R can be controlled to a non-illuminated state in which it is not illuminated.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 bets by detecting the insertion of medals by the player on the main control unit 41 side during the period in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state (non-gaming state 2). Even when the number is set and the number of bets is less than the stipulated number (3 in this embodiment) at which the game can be started, the main control unit 41 side during the period of controlling the non-lighting state. The bet number is set by the player's bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6, and even when the bet number of the specified number (3 in this embodiment) is reached, the low brightness which is a common mode is set. The reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state. Thereby, the sub-control unit 91, the non-gaming state 2
In the case where the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the bet number is set by detecting the insertion of the medal by the player thereafter, and even when the bet number is less than the prescribed number at which the game can be started, The MAXBET switch 6 of the player during the period of controlling the non-lighting state
Even when the bet number is set by performing the bet number setting operation by, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be lit in a common low brightness even when the bet number is a prescribed number at which the game can be started. The control load on the unit 91 can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state, so that the reel 2L,
Although 2C and 2R are radiated from the rear toward the front side (player side), the reel 2L,
2C, 2R may be irradiated from the front side (player side), or reels 2L, 2C, 2R.
And a reel 2L, 2C, 2R, which irradiates the rear side to the front side (player side)
It may be configured to include both of irradiation means for irradiating from the rear side to the front side (player side).

Further, in the present embodiment, after the completion of one game, the bet number is not set, and the bet number is not set. May be set, but the state in which the number of bets is less than the prescribed number at which the game can be started may be set as the non-gaming state. After the end of one game, the prescribed number of bets is set and the start switch is set. The state until the next game is started by operating 7 may be a non-gaming state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91, in the non-gaming state in which no game is being played, after the completion of one game, the non-gaming after a predetermined time has elapsed in a state where the bet number is not set. In the non-gaming state 2 which is the middle state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, but as the non-gaming state, for example, the state where the bet number is less than the specified number after the end of one game, After the end of one game, a prescribed number of bets is set, and the start switch 7 is operated to apply the state until the next game is started. In such a state, the reel LED 55 may be controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Also,
The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to be in a non-lighting state when a predetermined condition is satisfied after a non-gaming state in which a game is not played, for example, a predetermined condition is stored in a credit. The reel LED 55 may be controlled to be in the non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the non-gaming state is set on the condition that the settlement process for paying out the medals is performed.

The sub-control unit 91 can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off in the non-gaming state 2, and a non-lighting condition in the non-gaming state 1 (a predetermined bet number is not set after the game ends). Until the time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds elapses) is established, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and when the extinguishing condition is established, the reel LED 5 is set.
5 is controlled to a non-lighting state, and in the non-gaming state 1, the effect decoration LED 57 is set to a predetermined value until the turn-off condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number after the game ends). Is controlled to a lighting state, and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a non-lighting state when the extinguishing condition is satisfied. Further, the sub-control unit 91, in the non-gaming state 1, until the extinguishing condition (after the game ends, a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number), the liquid crystal display 5
The display mode of No. 1 is controlled as the second display mode for the normal effect, and when the extinguishing condition is satisfied, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled as the first display mode for the demonstration effect. In addition, the sub control unit 91
In the non-gaming state 1, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), the effect decoration LED is controlled to a lighting state, and the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the second display state to control the normal production. In the case of performing, when the turn-off condition (after the game ends, the bet number is not set and a predetermined time elapses), the reel LED 55 is turned off and the effect decoration LE
After D57 is turned off, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the first display mode and the demonstration effect is controlled. As a result, in the non-gaming 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 display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is the second display state (normal effect). ), When the turn-off condition (after the game is over, the bet number is not set and a predetermined time elapses), the reel LED 55 is turned off first and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off. The liquid crystal display 51 is in the second state after it is turned on.
Since the display state (normal effect) is switched to the first display state (demo effect), the reel LED 5
5 is ready for the non-lighted state and the decorative LED 57 for production to be in the non-lighted state.
The display of 1 can be switched to the first display state.

The sub-control unit 91 can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off in the non-gaming state 2. When the player inserts a medal in the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57, a bet is made. Even if the number of bets is set and the number of bets does not reach the specified number, the bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 setting operation with the MAXBET switch 6 in the non-lighting state of the decorative LED for production 57. Even when it comes to the number of bets
The lighting state is controlled to light D57. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can control the demonstration effect with the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 51 as the first display mode in the non-gaming state 2, and in the state where the demonstration effect is being performed on the liquid crystal display device 51, The number of bets is set by detecting the insertion of medals by the player, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified number, the player can set the number of bets by the MAXBET switch 6 while the demonstration effect is being performed. By doing so, the bet number can be set, and even when the bet number is the specified number, it is possible to control the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 as the second display mode to the normal effect. In addition, the sub-control unit 91, the non-gaming state 2
In the case where the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-illuminated state, the effect decoration LED is controlled to the non-illuminated state, and the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the first display state to control the demo production, the bet number is 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. As a result, in the non-gaming state 2, the reel LED 55 is in a non-lighting state, the effect decoration LED 57 is in a non-lighting state, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 51 is the first.
In the display state, when the bet number 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 set to the first display state ( Since it switches from the demonstration effect) to the second display state (normal effect), the reel LED
The liquid crystal display 51 is ready when the lighting state of 55 and the lighting state of the decorative LED 57 for production are ready.
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 bet number by controlling the normal effect, and the liquid crystal display 5 is used in the demonstration effect control performed in the non-gaming state 2.
By controlling not to display the UI image on 1, the bet amount image is controlled to be in the non-display state.
In the case where the UI image is controlled to be in the non-display state, the bet number is set by detecting the insertion of the medal by the player, and even when the bet number is less than the prescribed number at which the game can be started, In the non-display state, the bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 and the bet number is set. Even when the bet number reaches a prescribed number, control for displaying a UI image on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. To do. As a result, the UI image can be set to the non-display state in which the UI image is not displayed in the non-gaming state, and the UI image including the bet number image indicating the bet number is displayed again on the liquid crystal display 51 by setting the bet number. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-gaming state 1 by ending the game in the gaming state. After that, when the front door 1b is opened before the predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number, the fact that the front door 1b is opened is displayed. The identifiable command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Even if the front door 1b is opened, the control state (for example, the non-gaming state 1) that is being controlled is maintained without change, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) and game assistance Display mode of the display device 12 (a state in which the number of payouts is displayed when the medals are paid out at the end of the game, a non-display state when no medals are paid out), the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 1 The lighting mode of the ~ 3BETLEDs 14 to 16 also maintains the state before the front door 1b is opened without changing.

Then, after shifting to the non-gaming state 1, the non-gaming state 1 is ended and the non-gaming state 2 is shifted by a predetermined time without setting the bet number. At this time, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the lighting mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a are the non-gaming state 1
While maintaining the mode when terminating, the display mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 (display of the number of paid-out medals) is controlled to the non-display state, and the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to the non-illuminated state.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 side controls the sub control unit 91 to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, the sub-control unit 91 controls the normal effect to turn on the reel LED 55 (low level). (Luminance) and the decorative LED 57 for effect control to a predetermined lighting state.
Further, the normal effect image is controlled to be 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 brightness), and the decorative LED 57 for effect 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 opening state notification image. On the liquid crystal display device 51, the UI image is hidden by switching the display image from the normal effect image to the door open state notification image.

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

The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED for production 57 to the non-lighting state by starting the control of the demonstration effect, and then the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is demonstrated from the door opening state notification image. Control to switch to the image (normal mode or eco mode). On 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 UI image is maintained in the non-display state.

For example, the main control unit 41 ends the non-gaming state 2 and shifts to the gaming state by setting the bet number during the period of controlling the non-gaming state 2. Non-playing state 2
When the front door 1b is in the closed state during the period under control, the 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 closed, the control state that is being controlled (for example, the non-gaming state 1 etc.) is maintained without change, the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, the advantageous zone notification L
The lighting mode of the ED 12a and the 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 of controlling the non-gaming state 2, by setting the bet number, the non-gaming state 2 is ended and the game state is shifted to. At this time, the display mode of the credit display unit 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display unit 12 (non-display state), and the lighting mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a are modes when terminating the non-gaming state 2. On the other hand, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 corresponding to the set bet number are sequentially controlled to be in a lighting state while being maintained.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 side shifts from the non-gaming state 2 to the gaming state, the sub-control unit 91 starts the control of the normal effect to change the reel LED 55 from the non-lit 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. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the demonstration effect image to the normal effect image. On 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 way, the sub-control unit 91 can control the reel LED 55 so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not illuminated in the non-gaming state 2 of the non-gaming states in which the game is not being played. When the front door 1b is opened while the reel LED 55 is being controlled to the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness). As a result, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, the front door 1b
When is released, the reel LED 55 is controlled in a lighting mode (high brightness), so that the visibility of the symbol combinations stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be enhanced and can be easily confirmed, and It becomes easier for the surroundings to recognize that the door 1b has been opened, and further, inside the slot machine 1 (for example, the medal selector 29 provided inside the front door 1b).
Also, the set value display 24, etc.) can be easily confirmed by being illuminated by the light emission of the reel LED 55.

Further, the sub-control unit 91, when the front door 1b is in the open state, has a brighter lighting state (high brightness) than a lighting state (low brightness) that is controlled when the front door 1b is not in the open state. Then, the reel LED 55 is controlled. Thus, when the front door 1b is opened, the reel 2
It becomes easier to check the symbol combination stopped in L, 2C, and 2R, and the front door 1b
It becomes easier for the surroundings to recognize that the slot 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)
It will be easier to check.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-gaming state 1 by ending the game in the gaming state. After that, if it is determined that an error has occurred based on the output status of various sensors and the like before the predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet number, the error A command is sent to the sub-control unit 91 to control the state to disable the progress of the game, and to control the error state and specify the type of error that has occurred. When controlling to the error state, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) and the lighting mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a, 1 to 3 BE.
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 device 12 is controlled to an error code display state that displays an error code indicating the type of error that is occurring. After that, the error state is continuously kept on standby until the error state is released by performing the above-described predetermined operation.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 side controls the sub control unit 91 to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, the sub-control unit 91 controls the normal effect to turn on the reel LED 55 (low level). (Luminance) and the decorative LED 57 for effect control to a predetermined lighting state.
Further, the normal effect image is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this state, when it is determined that the error state is set based on the command received from the main control section 41, the sub control section 91 starts the error state notification control and turns on the reel LED 55 (high level). (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. On the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is hidden by switching the display image from the normal effect image to the error state notification image.

As described above, the main control unit 41 is in the non-playing state after the predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has passed without setting the bet number after shifting to the non-playing state 1. 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 may have passed. When it is specified, after the error state ends, the state is shifted to the non-gaming state 2.

When shifting from the error state to the non-gaming state 2, the non-gaming state 2 is shifted without changing the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) and the lighting mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a. To maintain the condition before. On the other hand, while controlling the display mode of the game auxiliary display unit 12 from the error code display state to the non-display state, 1-3BETLED1
4 to 16 are controlled to a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 controls the error state notification when it is specified that the error state is ended and the state is shifted to the non-gaming state 2 based on the command received from the main control unit 41. After the control is finished, the control of the demonstration effect is started, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to the non-lighting state, and then 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). Control to switch to mode). On the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the error state notification image to the demonstration effect image, so that the UI image is kept in the non-display state.

In this way, the main control unit 41 can control an error state that disables the progress of the game, and controls the error state by detecting an error based on the input status from various sensors.

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

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

Further, the sub control unit 91, during the period in which the main control unit 41 side is controlled to be in an error state, keeps a bet number for a predetermined time (30 in this embodiment) after the game is finished. When it is specified that the second) has elapsed, the control of the demonstration effect is performed after the control of the error state on the main control unit 41 side is finished. As a result, when the main control unit 41 side controls the error state and the sub control unit 91 side also notifies the error state,
It is possible to avoid performing the demonstration effect and continue the notification that the error state is controlled in the error state.

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

Then, when it is specified that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state, control is performed so as to shift from the non-gaming state 2 to the setting confirmation state. In the setting confirmation state, RAM41c
With reference to the predetermined area of, the set value currently set in the slot machine 1 is specified, and the set value is controlled to be displayed on the set value display 24. Further, the display mode of the credit display device 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 (non-display state), and the lighting mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a and the 1-BET LEDs 14 to 16 are maintained without changing. On the other hand, the closing request LED 17 is controlled to a non-lighting state.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the start of the setting confirmation state to the sub control unit 91 at the start of the setting confirmation state, and at the end of the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state. The sub-control unit 91 is transmitted with a command capable of specifying that the process is finished.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines 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 control is being performed, After the control of the door opening state notification is started, 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, and then the liquid crystal display 51.
The display image of is switched from the demonstration effect image to the door opening state notification image.

After that, 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, and the reel LED 55 is in the lighting state (high brightness) and the effect. After the decoration LED 57 is controlled to be kept in a predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door opening state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image.

In the control of the setting confirmation state notification, the reel LED 55 is newly controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) regardless of the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 at the start of the control, and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled. After controlling it again to the predetermined lighting state,
The configuration may be such that 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 with such a configuration, during notification of the setting confirmation state,
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.

Further, 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. The reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state (high brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to be in a predetermined lighting state by controlling the door opening state notification.
By performing the control of the setting confirmation state notification in parallel while the door open state notification image is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the front side of the door open state notification image. The configuration may be controlled such that the setting confirmation state notification images are displayed in an overlapping manner. Since the setting confirmation state is controlled when the front door 1b is in the open state, even with such a configuration, while the setting confirmation state is being notified, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the lighting state (high brightness), and for the performance. 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 it is specified that it is in the FF state, it is controlled to shift from the setting confirmation state to the non-gaming state 2. At this time, the display mode of the credit display device 11 (credit display state) and the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 (non-display state), the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3B.
The lighting mode of the ETLEDs 14 to 16 is controlled to be maintained without being changed, while the closing request LED 17 is controlled to be in a lighting state.

Then, when the front door 1b is closed during the period of controlling the non-gaming state 2, a command that can specify that the front door 1b is closed is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. To do. Even if the front door 1b is closed, the control state (the non-gaming state 2 in this embodiment) that is being controlled is maintained unchanged, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) is maintained. And the display mode (non-display state) of the game auxiliary display 12, the advantageous section notification LED
The lighting modes of the 12a, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 and the closing request LED 17 are not changed, and the state before the front door 1b is closed is maintained.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 ends the setting confirmation state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period of controlling the setting confirmation state, and shifts to the non-gaming state 2. If it is specified that the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) by performing the control of the door opening state notification, which was performed before the control in the setting confirmation state is ended and the control is started. At the same time, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the setting confirmation state notification image to the door opening state notification image.

After that, 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 demonstration performed before the control is performed. After performing the effect control to control the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to the non-illuminated state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be 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, the setting key switch 37 is not turned off and the front door 1b is closed, While continuing the control of the setting confirmation state, a command capable of specifying that the front door 1b is in the closed state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. At this time, in the control of the setting confirmation state,
Without changing the display mode of the credit display device 11 (credit display state) and the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 (non-display state), the advantageous zone notification LEDs 12a, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the lighting mode of the insertion request LED 17. ,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 while the sub-control unit 91 is controlling 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.

When the front door 1b is closed while the main control unit 41 controls the setting confirmation state and the sub control unit 91 controls the setting confirmation state notification,
Since the main control unit 41 continues to control the setting confirmation state and the sub control unit 91 continues to control the setting confirmation state, the front door 1b is opened again and the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state. By doing so, it is possible to shift the control of the main control unit 41 to the non-gaming state 1 and shift the control of the sub control unit 91 to the door open state notification.

In this way, the main control unit 41 selects and sets one of the setting values from among a plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 in this embodiment) having different degrees of advantage for the player. It is possible to control. In addition, the main control unit 41, when the game is not being played,
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value set in the slot machine 1 is controlled to a setting confirmation state where it can be confirmed.

In the non-gaming state 2, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the lighting state (high brightness) when it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when controlling the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state. As a result, 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 improved to make it easier to confirm, and it is possible to make the surroundings easily recognize that the setting confirmation state is controlled.

Further, 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 brighter state (higher brightness) than a lighting state (low brightness) that is controlled when the reel LED 55 is not controlled to the setting confirmation state. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when controlled in the setting confirmation state, and also to make the surroundings further recognize that the setting confirmation state is controlled. Can be made easier.

As shown in FIG. 21, while the main control unit 41 is controlling the non-gaming state 2, various errors (in this embodiment, the input of the inserted medal sensor 31 are input based on the input status of various sensors and the like). When the occurrence of a selector error (specified based on the situation) is detected, the sub-control unit 91 issues a command that controls the error state, and specifies the transition to the error state and the type of error that has occurred. Send to. Further, when the error state is controlled, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) and the advantageous section notification LED 12 are displayed.
The state before the control to the error state is maintained without changing the display mode of “a” and 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 set to an error code indicating the type of error that has occurred (in this embodiment, "E5" indicating a selector error).
) Is controlled to be displayed. Further, the closing request LED 17 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the main control unit 41 side has been controlled to be in the error state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period of performing the demonstration effect control. When it is done, the control of the 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.

After that, 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, and the reel LED 55 is in the lighting state (high brightness) and the effect. After the decoration LED 57 is controlled to be kept in a predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door opening state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image.

The main controller 41 controls the reset switch 23 during the control of the error state.
Alternatively, the control continues in the error state and stands by until the reset operation by the reset / setting switch is detected. Further, when the sub control unit 91 is controlling the error state notification, the sub control unit 91 controls the error state notification until it is determined that the error state is released based on the command received from the main control unit 41. Continue to wait.

Then, the main control section 41, when controlling the error state,
3 or the operation of the reset / setting switch is detected, the error state is ended and the non-gaming state 2 that was controlled before the error state is entered is entered. Further, when ending the error state, a command capable of specifying that the error state is ended is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Further, when ending the error state, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit display state) and the display mode of the advantageous zone notification LED 12a, 1 to
The state in the error state is maintained without changing the lighting mode of the 3BET LEDs 14 to 16. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is controlled so that the display of the error code is ended and the display state is changed to the non-display state. Further, the closing request LED 17 is controlled to be in a lighting state.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91, during the period of performing the control of the error state notification,
When it is specified that the error state is ended and the state is changed to the non-gaming state 2 based on the command received from the main control unit 41, before ending the control of the error state notification and starting the control The control of the demonstration effect, which has been carried out, is performed, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to the non-lighted state. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the error state notification image to the demonstration effect image.

In this way, the main control unit 41 can control an error state that disables the progress of the game, and controls the error state by detecting an error based on the input status from various sensors.

In the non-gaming state 2, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state, and when the main control unit 41 side controls the reel LED 55 to the error state, the reel LED 55
Is turned on (high brightness). As a result, even if the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, it is controlled to the lighting state when it is controlled to the error state, so the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the error occurs. It is possible to improve the visibility of the item and make it easier to confirm, and it is possible to make the surroundings easily recognize that an error has occurred.

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

As shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91, during the period of controlling the demonstration effect,
By operating the production switch 56, control of the production setting state is started, and the reel LED
The display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 from the demonstration effect image is maintained while maintaining the lighting mode of 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in the state before the control of the effect setting state is started, that is, the non-display state during the demonstration effect. Control 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 production setting screen to switch to the volume setting screen or the brightness setting screen or to end the production setting state in accordance with the operation of the production switch 56, and the production setting screen is displayed. At this time, the control of the effect setting state is terminated by pressing and holding the effect switch 56 in a state in which the option image of “end” is displayed in reverse video, and before the transition to the effect setting state. Move to demonstration production.

The sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the non-gaming state 1 by the main control unit 41 side, and the production switch 56 is operated even during the period for which normal production control is performed. It is possible to control the setting state.

On the other hand, the main controller 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 changing, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 (credit) The display state) and the display mode (non-display state) of the game auxiliary display 12, the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the lighting mode of the closing request LED 17 are also maintained without change.

In this way, the sub control unit 91 operates the effect switch 56 when the main control unit 41 side is controlled to the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2). By doing so, it is possible to display a production setting screen on the liquid crystal display device 51, in which the production setting state can be controlled and the production related settings can be set by the operation of the player or the like. On the effect setting screen, it is possible to perform effect-related settings by operating the effect switch 56 according to the menu displayed on the screen. As a result, it is possible to prevent an operation from being disturbed by the irradiation of the reel LED 55 during the setting of the effect while the effect setting screen is displayed.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 is in the non-gaming state, and after the game is over, a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet number, and the main control unit 41 side Non-playing state 2
When the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, the production switch 56 is operated to display a production setting screen on which the production related settings can be performed by the operation of the player or the like. When displaying on the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55 is controlled not to be lit but to be unlit. As a result, when the main control unit 41 side is controlled to the non-gaming state 2 and the sub control unit 91 is controlling the demonstration effect, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state. In the above, since the reel LED 55 is kept in the non-illuminated state even if the effect switch 56 that is not involved in the progress of the game is operated, the power consumption can be suppressed and the effect setting screen is displayed by the irradiation by the reel LED 55. It is possible to prevent it from becoming 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 power supply to the slot machine 1 and starts up, so that the main control unit 41 first controls the setting change state. , And transmits a command capable of specifying that the setting change state is entered to the sub control unit 91. Further, when controlling to the setting change state, the setting change display indicating that the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is in the setting change state (in this embodiment, "-" is displayed on each display). Is displayed (see FIG. 10)), and the advantageous zone notification L is displayed.
The ED 12a, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 and the closing request LED 17 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

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

When the main control unit 41 controls the setting change state, the setting key switch 37 is turned off after a new setting value is set by performing the setting change operation described above. When it is specified, the control of the setting change state is ended and the control is shifted to the non-gaming state 1. When transitioning to the non-gaming state 1, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is controlled to switch from the setting change indication to the initial value (“0”) of the credit indication state, and the display of the game auxiliary indicator 12 is displayed. The mode is controlled to switch from the setting change display to the non-display state. Further, while controlling the closing request LED 17 to be in a lighting state, the advantageous section notification LED 12a,
1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled so as to be maintained in a non-lighted state.

Then, based on the input signal from the door opening detection switch 25, when the front door 1b is closed, a command that can specify that the front door 1b is closed is issued to the sub control unit 91. To send.

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

After that, 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 be in a lighting state (low brightness), and the effect decoration LED 57
Is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the normal effect image.

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

In this way, the main control unit 41, when the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state,
By starting the power supply to the slot machine 1 and starting it, it is possible to control the setting value of the slot machine 1 to a set changeable state.

The sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to be in a blinking state which is a mode different from the lighting mode controlled during the game during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the setting change state. As a result, the surroundings can be made aware that the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be set is controlled.

[About UI image]
24 to 24 for the UI image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control unit 91 can control the production mode according to the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control unit 41, and controls to produce in a production mode according to the production mode being controlled. To do. In the effect mode, a normal effect mode that indicates that the control state related to the AT is controlled to the normal state, an AT state effect mode that indicates that the control state related to the AT is controlled to the AT state, and a control state related to the AT Includes an addition state effect mode that suggests that is controlled to the addition state. Further, the normal effect mode includes a normal effect mode (forest stage) and a normal effect mode (undersea stage), which have different effect modes.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the slot machine 1 has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display unit for displaying an image and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area where the main effect image is displayed. It includes a display area and a second display area near the periphery of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As will be described later, the shapes and sizes of the first display area and the second display area may change depending on the controlled effect mode and the like. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 of the present embodiment is provided with the see-through window 3 in the display area, and the display area is substantially square-shaped and has an outer peripheral edge and an inner peripheral edge. The second display area 51 corresponds to a display area near the outer peripheral edge and a display area near the inner peripheral edge of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In the configuration in which the transparent window of the reel is not provided in the display area of the liquid crystal display and the display area does not have an inner peripheral edge, the second display area of the liquid crystal display is the display area of the liquid crystal display. Only the display area near the outer edge is relevant.

As shown in FIG. 24 (b), the sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (the main effect corresponding to the control state of the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side). Image and video) can be displayed. Further, it is possible to display a UI image (user interface image) that displays information about a game in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

In the UI image, a credit image showing the number of credits currently registered (in this embodiment, a number image showing the current number of credits and a frame image surrounding the number image), a bet showing the number of bets currently set. Several images (three circle images displayed in a predetermined display mode in this embodiment), a payout amount image showing the number of medals paid out in the game (in the present embodiment, a number image showing the number of medals paid out and the number) Frame image surrounding the image), an AT game number image indicating the current remaining AT game number (in the present embodiment, a number image indicating the remaining number of AT games and a frame image surrounding the number image), and payout in the AT state Net increase image showing the net increase in the number of medals (in the present embodiment, a numerical image showing the net increase and a frame image surrounding the numerical image), an addition state game showing the current remaining addition state game number (In the present embodiment, frame image surrounding the numbers image and the numeral image indicating the remaining number of Number plus state game) several images are plus state in plus state AT
An image of the number of additional games indicating the number of games (in the present embodiment, a number image indicating the number of additional games and a frame image surrounding the number image), a mode suggestion image related to the currently controlled effect mode (
In this embodiment, a frame image displayed on the left and right parts and a lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and a message frame image displayed on the upper part of the reel are included.

When the sub control unit 91 is controlled by the main control unit 41 to be in any of the normal state, the AT state, and the addition state, that is, in which production mode, the sub control unit 91 is set to U.
Among the I images, a credit image, a bet amount image, a payout amount image, and a mode suggestion image can be displayed, and when the main control unit 41 side is controlled to the AT state, the credit image, the bet amount image. In addition to the payout number image and the mode suggesting image, the AT game number image and the net increase number image can be displayed. Further, when the main control unit 41 side is controlled to the additional state, the additional state game number image and the additional game number image are displayed in addition to the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, and the mode suggestion image. Is possible. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines a predetermined UI image when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when performing a bonus confirmation notification effect described later, when performing an AT state result notification effect, when performing an operation promotion effect, etc.). It is possible to control a part or all of the above in a non-display state where the player cannot visually recognize it.

Among the UI images, the mode suggestive image includes a plurality of types of mode suggestive images A to D having different display modes depending on the effect mode, and the sub control unit 91 selects the mode suggestive image corresponding to the effect mode being controlled. Then, it is possible to display on the liquid crystal display 51. The shape and the width of the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 change according to the type of the mode suggesting image selected and displayed by the sub control unit 91.

Further, the sub-control unit 91, when the control state regarding the AT is controlled to the normal state by the main control unit 41 side, the AT game number image, the net increase image, the addition state game number image, the addition game among the UI images. While a few images are not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, when the control state related to the AT is controlled to the AT state or the superimposition state, the AT is controlled according to the control state.
The number-of-games image, the net number-of-addition image, the number-of-added-games image, and the number-of-added-games image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 depending on whether the AT game number image, the net increase image number, the added-up game number image, and the added-up game number image are displayed or not. The shape and size of the changes.

Next, image data for the sub-control unit 91 to display a predetermined image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

The ROM 91b included in the sub control unit 91 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the sub control unit 91 is based on one image data stored in the ROM 91b. It is possible to display a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 by creating a display data for displaying a plurality of image data on the liquid crystal display 51.
A predetermined effect screen can be displayed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data. If the predetermined image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, other image data may be transmitted to the front side of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmittance of 0% depending on the situation.
By arranging as, the case where the image based on the image data of the predetermined image is controlled not to be displayed on the effect screen, and the case where the display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged are created and the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 As a result, the predetermined image may be controlled not to be displayed on the effect screen.

As shown in FIG. 25, for example, the AT state effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT state effect mode includes a plurality of image data including image data 1 to 6. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by the arrangement.

As shown in FIG. 25A, the image data 1 includes a frame image of an AT game number image (in this embodiment, an image including a hexagonal frame image and a character image of “remaining game number”) and a net additional number. This is data for displaying a frame image of an image (in this embodiment, an image including a hexagonal frame image and a character image of “net additional number”).

As shown in FIG. 25B, the image data 2 includes a frame image of a credit image (in the present embodiment, an image including a substantially rectangular frame image and a character image of “reserve”) and a frame of a bet number image. In order to display an image (an image including three circle images in this embodiment) and a frame image of the payout number image (in this embodiment, an image including a substantially rectangular frame image and a character image of “payout”) Data.

As shown in FIG. 25C, the image data 3 is the frame image C of the mode suggesting image C that suggests that the AT state is being controlled (in the present embodiment, the left and right portions of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51). And the frame image displayed in the lower part).

As shown in FIG. 25D, the image data 4 includes a message frame image C of a mode suggesting image C (in this embodiment, a substantially rectangular frame image and a predetermined item) indicating that the image data 4 is controlled to the AT state. This is data for displaying an image including an image).

As shown in FIG. 25 (f), the display data is created by arranging the image data 1 to 5 in the order.
Then, by displaying an image based on the display data on the liquid crystal display 51, the image data
Image displayed based on 1 (frame image of AT game number image and frame image of net additional number image), image
Image displayed based on image data 2 (frame image of credit image, frame image of bet number image and payout image)
The frame image of the number of printed images), the image displayed based on the image data 3 (frame of the mode suggestion image C)
Image C), an image displayed based on image data 4 (message frame of mode suggestion image C)
Image C), the image displayed based on the image data 5 (main effect image) is arranged in the order.
A UI image relating to the AT state is displayed by displaying the state image on the liquid crystal display 51.
Is able to.

As shown in FIG. 25E, the image data 5 is data for displaying an image of information related to each game at a predetermined position in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. When the control state relating to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 is the AT state, the number of remaining AT games controlled by the AT, the net increase in the number of medals paid out in the AT state, the current credit value, and the payout number. , A circle image showing the number of bets currently set (in this embodiment,
A black image of a circle) and a message image displayed in the message frame of the mode suggesting image are displayed. Further, when the control state relating to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 is the addition state, the number of remaining addition state games controlled to the addition state,
The number of additional games added in the additional state, the current credit value, a numerical image indicating the number of payouts, a circle image indicating the currently set bet number (in the present embodiment, a circle image in a black mode),
The message image displayed in the message frame of the mode suggestion image is displayed. Further, when the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 is the normal state, the current credit value, the number image showing the number of payouts, the circle image showing the currently set bet number (in the present embodiment, , A black-colored round image), and a message image displayed in the message frame of the mode suggesting image is displayed. The number of remaining AT games, the number of net additions, the number of additional games, the number of additional games, the credit value, the number image indicating the number of payouts, the circle image indicating the bet number, and the message image are displayed based on a plurality of image data. It may be configured.

As shown in FIG. 25 (g), the image data 6 is for displaying a main effect image (a predetermined character image and a background image (outer space) in this embodiment) that is performed when the AT data is controlled. The data. Note that the predetermined character image of the main effect image and the background image may be displayed based on a plurality of image data.

As shown in FIG. 25 (h), image data 5 for displaying an image of information about a game is arranged on the front side (player side) of the image data 1 to 4 for displaying a UI screen about the AT state. It is possible to display the information related to each game on the liquid crystal display 51 at a corresponding position in the UI screen by creating the displayed display data and displaying the image based on the display data. Further, the image data 5 of information about the game is arranged on the front side (player side) of the image data 1 to 4 for displaying the UI screen, and the main effect image is displayed on the back side of the image data 1 to 4. By arranging the image data 6 to create display data and displaying an image based on the display data, an effect screen regarding the AT state can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As a result, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the AT image number image, the net increase image, the credit image, the bet amount image, and the payout amount image of the UI image are displayed at a predetermined position on the outer peripheral edge of the display region. Is displayed so as to be visible from the side, and the U
Of the I images, the mode suggesting image is displayed so that it can be visually recognized from the player side, and the main effect image is displayed from the player side in the display area where the UI image is not displayed, that is, the first display area.

In the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91, image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestive image A, image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestive image A,
Image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestive image B, image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestive image B, image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestive image D, mode suggestive image D The image data for displaying the message frame image, the frame image of the additional state game number image, and the image data for displaying the frame image of the additional game number image are stored.

As shown in FIG. 26A, the sub-control unit 91 displays the image data 2 described above, the image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestive image A, and the message frame image of the mode suggestive image A. By displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by arranging the image data, it is possible to display the UI image regarding the normal state (forest stage) in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. is there. On the back side of the UI image, a main effect image corresponding to a normal state (forest stage) (in the present embodiment, a predetermined character image and a background image (
(Forest), refer to FIG. 27 (a), etc.) to display an image based on the display data created by arranging the image data, thereby creating a production screen that suggests that the normal state (forest stage) is being controlled. It is possible to display on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 26B, the sub-control unit 91 displays the image data 2 described above, the image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestive image B, and the message frame image of the mode suggestive image B. By displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by arranging the image data, it is possible to display a UI image regarding the normal state (underwater stage) in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. is there. On the back side of the UI image, a main effect image corresponding to a normal state (undersea stage) (in the present embodiment, a predetermined character image and a background image (
By displaying the image based on the display data created by arranging the image data of (in the sea), FIG. 27 (b), etc.), an effect screen suggesting that the normal state (underwater stage) is controlled is displayed. It is possible to display on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 26C, the sub-control unit 91 displays the frame image of the number-of-additional-games image and the image data for displaying the frame image of the number-of-additions-game image, the image data 2 described above, and the mode suggestion image D. By displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by arranging the image data for displaying the frame image of, and the image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggesting image D, A liquid crystal display 51 displays a UI image relating to the loading state.
Can be displayed in the display area. By displaying the image based on the display data created by arranging the image data of the main effect image (not shown) corresponding to the addition state on the back side of the UI image, the fact that the addition state is controlled is displayed. LCD screen 51
Can be displayed on.

Next, the effect mode switching control performed by the sub-control unit 91 by operating the effect switch 56 will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control unit 91 controls the main control unit 41 to perform an effect in the normal effect mode when the control state regarding the AT is controlled to the normal state. The normal effect mode includes a normal effect mode (forest stage) and a normal effect mode (undersea stage) whose effect modes are different from each other, and the sub-control unit 91 sets the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 to the normal state. Yes, there is no effect (such as continuous effect or bonus confirmation notification effect described later) that may span multiple games, and a normal effect that suggests that the game is being controlled to the normal state is being performed, and the game is being performed. When not in the non-game (after the game is finished, the bet number is not set), depending on the operation of the direction switch 59 for the effect, the effect mode is the normal effect mode (forest stage) or normal. Control to switch to the production mode (undersea stage).

Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 27A, the sub-control unit 91 displays the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, for example, during the normal effect in the normal effect mode (forest stage). The effect image of the normal effect A is displayed, and the UI image regarding the normal state (forest stage) is displayed in the second display area. That is, the image data 5, the image data 2, the image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestive image A, the image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestive image A, and the normal state (forest stage) An image based on the image data created by arranging the image data of the output image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, in the state where the normal effect is being performed, when it is specified that the effect that may span a plurality of games is not being performed and the bet number is not set, the acceptance of the operation by the effect direction switch 59 is effective. Turn into. On the other hand, when the bet number of 1 or more is set by inserting a medal, operating the MAXBET switch 6 or giving a replay, the direction switch 5 for effect
The acceptance of the operation by 9 is invalidated.

When the operation of the left and right switches included in the effect direction switch 59 is detected while the acceptance of the operation by the effect direction switch 59 is enabled, the effect mode currently controlling the effect mode (the present embodiment). In the example, switching control is performed to switch from the normal state (forest stage) to another effect mode (in the present embodiment, the normal state (sea stage)).

As shown in FIG. 27B, when the normal effect is performed in the normal effect mode (forest stage), and the acceptance of the operation by the effect direction switch 59 is enabled, the left and right of the effect direction switch 59 are activated. When the switch operation is detected, the sub control unit 91 displays the UI image regarding the normal effect mode (forest stage) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the main effect image as the UI image regarding the normal effect mode (undersea stage). And switch to the main effect image.

At this time, the sub-control unit 91 causes the image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestive image B stored in the ROM 91b, the image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestive image B, and the normal state ( The image data for displaying the main effect image of the underwater stage) is read out. Then, the frame image and the message frame image of the mode suggestive image A displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the main effect image of the normal effect mode (forest stage) are replaced with the frame image and the message frame of the mode suggestive image B. Start to display images and normal production mode (undersea stage). By maintaining the display of the image based on the image data 5 and the image data 2 before and after the switching control, the number of images to be switched can be reduced and the processing load related to the switching can be reduced.

The sub-control unit 91 enables reception of an operation by the production direction switch 59 even when performing a production (for example, continuous production) that may cover a plurality of games, and the production direction switch 59. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which control for switching the effect mode is performed by detecting the operation by. In such a configuration, when an operation by the direction switch 59 for effect is detected in a situation where an effect that may extend to a plurality of games is being performed, the effect mode is switched when the operation is detected. It may be configured to change the display of each related image, or may be configured to change the display of each related image by switching the effect mode when the effect that may span a plurality of games is completed. When the effect that may span multiple games is completed, by switching the effect mode and changing the display of each related image, for example, in the middle of the effect that may span multiple games, the effect itself It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconsistency due to changes in the presentation mode, the UI image, and the like.

[Continuous production and bonus confirmation notification production]
FIG. 28 shows the continuous effect and the bonus confirmation notification effect performed by the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment.
And it demonstrates based on FIG.

The main control unit 41 includes special roles 1 to 4 as internal lottery target combinations, and when a special combination (in this embodiment, special combinations 1 to 4) is won, a special combination that is subsequently won. A specific symbol combination according to the type of winning combination (for example, "red 7-red 7-red 7", "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7", "
Red 7-Red 7-Blue 7 "," Blue 7-Blue 7-Red 7 ", etc.) are stopped by reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the special role wins, so that the type of special role won The control is performed so as to shift to the corresponding special state. The special state 1 that is transferred with the winning of the special roles 1 and 2 is more advantageous to the player than the special state 2 that is transferred with the winning of the special roles 3 and 4, and the special state 1 Is ended when a predetermined end condition 1 is satisfied (in the present embodiment, the payout number of medals exceeds 280), and the special state 2 is when a predetermined end condition 2 is satisfied (the present embodiment). Then, the payout number of medals exceeds 100). In addition, the main control unit 4
When the special combination is won in the internal lottery, 1 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying that the special combination has won and the type of the special combination that has won.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91, in the case where the fact that the special combination is won is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, produces a continuous effect that suggests the possibility that the special combination has been won. The special role is played over a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment) from the game next to the game won. After that, a bonus confirmation notification effect for notifying that it is confirmed that the special state is controlled by winning the special combination is performed. The bonus confirmation notification effect is composed of the first stage and the second stage. It notifies that the special state is controlled in the first stage, and determines that it is controlled in the second stage. It suggests the type of special condition.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the performance is performed in the normal performance mode (forest stage), the fact that the special role has been won based on the command received from the main control unit 41 is displayed. In the case of being specified, the control is performed such that continuous effects are performed from a game next to the game over a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment).

As shown in FIGS. 28B and 28C, when performing the continuous effect, the sub control unit 91 performs the continuous effect in the effect mode related to the effect mode that is controlled when the continuous effect is started. When performing the continuous production while performing the production in the normal production mode (forest stage), the production mode (for example, the production mode relating to the normal production mode (forest stage))
A continuous effect (in the present embodiment, an effect in which two characters face off) is performed in an effect mode in which the character display mode of the main effect image and the background display mode are common. The image of the continuous effect is displayed as the main effect image in the first display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The sub-control unit 91 controls to display a UI image related to the controlled effect mode when performing the continuous effect, and performs the effect in the normal effect mode (forest stage). When performing a continuous effect, a credit image, a bet number image, a payout number image, and a mode suggestion image A are displayed as UI images in the second display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 28C, in the final game of continuous production (the third game in the present embodiment), the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the last reel is stopped. When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the stop operation is finished, the result notification image of the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the main effect image to notify whether the special combination is won. In the result notification image of the continuous production performed when the winning of the special role is triggered, the image in which the teammate character has won the showdown and the character image of “WIN” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the special role has been won. . Further, even when the result notification image is displayed, the credit image, the bet amount image, the payout amount image, and the mode suggestion image A as UI images are continuously displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 28 (d), after displaying the result notification image of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51, the operation to start the next game (start switch 7 in the state where the specified number of bets is set)
Control) is started so as to start a bonus confirmation notification effect for notifying that it has been confirmed that the special combination is won and the special state is controlled as a privilege.

In the bonus confirmation notification effect, a bonus confirmation notification image is displayed from the first display area to the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the privilege is controlled to be in the special state as the first step. The bonus confirmed character image includes a predetermined character image, a background image, and a character image indicating that it is confirmed that the special state is controlled (in the present embodiment, a character image of “bonus confirmed”, hereinafter, a bonus confirmed character image). (May be called)
In the stage, the bonus fixed character image is a predetermined area of the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (in this embodiment, an area in which the frame image of the mode suggestion image is displayed in the second display area). ) Is displayed.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 continuously displays the credit image, the bet amount image, and the payout amount image of the UI image in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when performing the bonus confirmation notification effect, The UI image is controlled so as not to display the mode suggesting image (frame image and message frame image). By not displaying the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image), the visibility of the bonus confirmed character image is prevented from being lowered by the mode suggestion image.

As shown in FIG. 28E, the sub-control unit 91 displays a bonus confirmation notification image in the first stage in the bonus confirmation notification effect, and then a predetermined second stage transition condition is satisfied (
In this embodiment, a game in which no general combination is won in the internal lottery, that is, a game in which the symbol combination of the winning special combination can be stopped on the reel) Control is performed so as to shift to the second stage.

In the second stage of the bonus confirmation notification effect, the size of the bonus confirmation character image of the bonus confirmation notification image is reduced, and the first predetermined position of the second display area (in the present embodiment, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed). The position is moved to the upper left portion) and displayed at the predetermined position. In addition, the type of special winning combination that is won is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the type of special state that is determined to be controlled according to the specified type of special winning combination is suggested. Type suggestion image (In the present embodiment, an image of the symbol combination of the winning special character (“Red 7-Red 7
-Red 7 ")) is the second predetermined position in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (in the present embodiment, the display area above the reel, and the frame image of the mode suggestion image in the second display area is displayed. Position).

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 also makes a U
Among the I images, the credit image, the bet amount image, and the payout amount image are continuously displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, while the mode suggesting image (frame image and message frame image) is displayed among the UI images. Control not to let. By not displaying the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image), the visibility of the bonus confirmation character image and the type suggestion image is not deteriorated by the mode suggestion image.

After starting the bonus finalization notification effect and shifting to the second stage, the sub-control unit 91 continues the bonus finalization notification effect in the second stage until the winning special role is won. Then, when the special combination wins, a start effect that suggests that the special state has started is performed, and then a control (bonus effect) related to the special state is performed (not shown).

Next, an effect mode of continuous effect when the special combination is not won will be described with reference to FIG.

In the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the specific winning combination may be won at the same time as the special winning combination, and the main control unit 41 performs the internal lottery when performing the internal drawing. As a result of the lottery, a command capable of specifying whether or not the specific winning combination is won is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Further, as described above, when a special winning combination is won in the internal lottery, a command capable of specifying that the special winning combination has been won and the type of the winning special winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not specify that the special combination has been won based on the command received from the main control unit 41, but if it is specified that the specific combination has won, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the specific combination. Control is performed so that continuous effects are performed from a game next to the game in which the winning combination has been won to a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment). Then, at the end of the continuous effect, a result notification indicating that the special role has not been won is given.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the effect is performed in the normal effect mode (forest stage), the fact that the special role has been won based on the command received from the main control unit 41 is Although not specified, when it is specified that the specific combination is won, control is performed such that continuous effects are performed from a game next to the game to a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment).

As shown in FIGS. 29 (b) and (c), the sub-control unit 91, even when performing the continuous effect triggered by the winning of the specific combination, similarly to the case where the continuous performance is triggered by the winning of the special role. The continuous effect is performed in the effect mode related to the effect mode that is controlled when the continuous effect is started.
Then, when performing the continuous production, control is performed so as to display a UI image relating to the controlled production mode, and when the production is performed in the normal production mode (forest stage), continuous operation is performed. When performing an effect, a credit image, a bet amount image, a payout amount image, and a mode suggestion image A are displayed in the second display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as UI images.

As shown in FIG. 29C, in the final game of continuous production (the third game in this embodiment), the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the last reel is stopped. When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the stop operation is finished, the result notification image of the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the main effect image to notify whether the special combination is won. In the result notification image of the continuous effect that is triggered by the winning of the specific winning combination, an image in which the teammate character loses in the showdown is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the special winning combination has not been won.

As shown in FIGS. 29 (d) (e) (f), a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed after displaying the result notification image for notifying that the special role has not been won. By doing so, the visibility reduction control is performed to reduce the brightness of the main effect image to reduce the visibility. In the visibility reduction control,
The image data of the special image in which the transmittance of the rear side image gradually decreases from the peripheral portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 toward the center of the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as time passes By arranging and displaying the image data (frame image and message frame image) between the image data and the image data of the main effect image, the visibility (lightness) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is increased. ) Is controlled to gradually decrease from the peripheral portion of the first display area toward the center of the first display area. At the final stage of the visibility reduction control, by displaying the special image, the transparency of the main effect image displayed in the first display area toward the player is lower than the predetermined value when the special image is not displayed. (10% in this embodiment), and the brightness of the main effect image is lower than that of the UI image.

By arranging and displaying the special image between the image data of the mode suggesting image (frame image and message frame image) and the image data of the main effect image by the visibility reduction control, the front side (player side) of the special image is displayed. ), The front side image (for example, the mode suggestion image, the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image) does not change the transparency, the brightness, etc., and the visibility of the front side is The rear side image (for example, the main effect image) arranged on the back side of the special image is displayed while being maintained in the state before the visibility reduction control is performed. The brightness is reduced, and the visibility of the rear side image is lower than that in the state before the visibility reduction control is performed or the front side image. In this embodiment, the special image is arranged and displayed on the front side of the predetermined image to reduce the visibility of the predetermined image. However, the slot machine 1 has a predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In a configuration including a shielding device having a shielding member capable of shielding an area, by shielding a predetermined area using a shielding member of the shielding device in a state where a predetermined image is displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 51, A configuration may be used in which the player's visibility of the predetermined image is reduced.

The sub-control unit 91 performs an operation of starting the next game (operation of the start switch 7 in a state where a specified number of bets is set) after starting the display of the result notification image of the continuous effect. Then, the display of the result notification image is terminated, and the effect of the next game is started.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the production even when the production mode other than the above-described normal production mode (forest stage) is controlled by the execution condition of the continuous production being satisfied. It is possible to perform continuous production in a production mode according to the mode, and even when performing continuous production while controlling which production mode, as described above, continuous production is performed in the normal production mode (forest stage). Similarly to the case, the UI image related to the controlled effect mode is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the continuous effect is performed using the first display area.

[About AT state effect and AT state result notification effect]
The AT state effect and the AT state result notification effect performed by the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

In the game in which the control state of the AT is controlled to the normal state, the main control unit 41 performs AT lottery by winning the AT lottery target winning combination in the internal lottery, and when the AT lottery is won, , When the condition for shifting to a predetermined AT state is satisfied (in this embodiment, after winning the AT lottery, the specific symbol combination corresponding to the won AT state is stopped on the reel), the control state relating to the AT Change to AT state. Then, when the ending condition of the AT state is satisfied (in the present embodiment, the ending condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, or the number of AT games becomes 0 before the ending condition of the advantageous section is satisfied). , The AT state is terminated and the normal state is controlled. In addition, a command that can specify the number of remaining AT games in each game is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Also, in the game in which the ending condition of the AT state is satisfied, a command capable of specifying that the ending condition is satisfied is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 determines that the remaining AT game number is 1 or more based on the command received from the main control unit 41, that is, the main control unit 41.
When the side is controlled to the AT state, the effect is performed in the AT state effect mode. And A
At the end of the game in which it is specified that the ending condition of the T state is satisfied, control is performed so as to perform an AT state result notifying effect that notifies the result of the game in the AT state.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30A, in the effect in the AT state effect mode, an image based on the display data created by arranging the image data 1 to 5 as described above is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The UI image including the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, the AT game number image, the net increase number image, and the mode suggestion image C (frame image and message frame image) is displayed in the second display area. At the same time, the image based on the image data 6 is displayed in the first display area. In addition, when the navigation target winning combination is won in the internal lottery and the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side, a navigation image that suggests the operation mode notified by the navigation notification (in the present embodiment, the operation mode is The suggested image "312") is displayed on the front side (player side) of the UI image, while the image based on the image data 4 is controlled to be non-display to display the operation mode notified by the navigation notification on the liquid crystal display. A navigation effect is suggested using the device 51.

As shown in FIG. 30B, at the end of the game in which it is specified that the ending condition of the AT state is satisfied based on the command received from the main control unit 41, all reels 2L, 2L
When the rotation of C and 2R is stopped and the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the last reel is completed, the frontmost side of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 51 (player side) A white image (an image having a white aspect and a transparency of 0) is displayed on the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the display area UI of the liquid crystal display 51 is temporarily displayed.
Neither the image nor the main effect image is displayed by the player.

As shown in FIG. 30C, at the end of the game in which the AT end condition is satisfied,
When a predetermined time (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has passed since the white image was displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the AT state result notification effect is controlled to start.

In the AT state result notification effect, the liquid crystal display 5 displays the AT state result notification image for notifying the UI image relating to the AT state and displaying the result of the game in the AT state.
Display on 1. The AT state result notification image is a game result character image (in the present embodiment, "TOTAL 1536 sheets 521 game") showing the result of the game in the AT state (the net number of medals in the AT state, the number of games controlled in the AT state). Character image), a predetermined character image, a background image, and an ending condition satisfaction suggesting image (in the present embodiment, the "advantageous interval game" indicating that the advantageous interval and the AT state have been terminated due to the satisfaction of the ending condition of the advantageous interval. Maximum number (150
0 game) has been reached. The character image "Navi notification right has been initialized" and the frame image surrounding the character image), and the intrusion prevention image (in this embodiment, "pachi-slot is a moderately enjoyable game. Be careful. ”And a frame image surrounding the character image).

The game result character image, the predetermined character image, the background image, the end condition fulfillment suggestion image, and the slip-in prevention image are each displayed based on one image data, and the sub-control unit 91 stores each image data. By arranging each image based on the end condition establishment suggestion image as the forefront side (player side), the end condition establishment suggestion image, the intrusion prevention image, the game result character image, the predetermined character image, and the background image in order. The AT status result notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
Control to display.

Further, when the AT condition result notification image is displayed, the sub-control unit 91 does not display the termination condition satisfaction suggestion image when the termination condition of the advantageous section is not satisfied, and is advantageous as the termination condition of the advantageous section. When it is determined that the number of section games reaches the upper limit, the termination condition satisfaction suggestion image 1 that indicates that the termination condition is satisfied is displayed, and the net increase in medals exceeds the specified number as the termination condition for the advantageous section. When the above is satisfied, control is performed so that the termination condition satisfaction suggestion image 2 that suggests that the termination condition is satisfied is displayed.

Further, when displaying the AT state result notification image, the sub-control unit 91 starts the display of the stick-in prevention image and then, until the specific time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the stick-in prevention image. Is controlled so that the display of the AT state result notification image is terminated before the specific time elapses, the display of the slip-in prevention image is displayed for the specific time elapse. Continue until time to do.

As shown in FIG. 30D, an operation for starting a next game after a lapse of a predetermined time after starting the AT state result notification effect (start switch in a state where a specified number of bets is set) 7) is performed, the display of the predetermined character image and the background image of the AT state result notification image is continued, while the display of the game result character image, the ending condition establishment suggestion image, and the slip-in prevention image are ended. Control to let. In addition, the production mode is changed from the AT state production mode to the normal production mode (forest stage), and the normal production mode (forest stage).
Among the UI images related to, the credit image, the bet number image, and the payout number image are controlled to be displayed on the front side (player side) of the AT state result notification image.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30E, after displaying the credit image, the bet amount image, and the payout amount image among the UI images related to the normal effect mode (forest stage) on the liquid crystal display device 51, a predetermined time (the present implementation). In the example, when 0.5 seconds has elapsed, the mode suggestion image A of the UI image is displayed.
The (frame image and message frame image) is displayed between the AT state result notification image and the previously displayed UI image (credit image, bet number image, payout number image), and the liquid crystal display 51 displays as time passes. An image of a stage switching image in which a black image having a transmittance of 0% is gradually displayed from the peripheral portion of the region toward the center of the first display region of the liquid crystal display 51 and the transmittance of the rear side image changes to 0%. The data is controlled to be arranged and displayed between the image data of the mode suggestion image A and the image data of the AT state result notification image. As a result, all the UI images related to the normal effect mode (forest stage) are displayed, and the stage switching image is displayed while the predetermined character image and the background image of the AT state result notification image are displayed on the back side of the UI image. As a result, the visibility of the AT state result notification image is gradually reduced from the peripheral portion of the first display area toward the center of the first display area with the lapse of time, and finally the entire first display area is displayed. A black image with a transparency of 0% is displayed in the area, and the AT state result notification image is in a non-display state invisible to the player. By gradually reducing the visibility of the AT state result notification image,
This suggests that the AT state is ended and the AT state effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode while leaving the afterglow of the AT state.

As shown in FIG. 30 (f), after the stage switching image is displayed on the front side (player side) of the AT state result notification image, a predetermined time has elapsed, and the transparency of 0 is displayed in the entire first display area. After the black image of% is displayed and all of the AT state result notification images are invisible from the player side, the display of the AT state result notification image is terminated, and the normal effect regarding the normal effect mode (forest stage) The image is controlled to be displayed on the back side of the UI image. As a result, the AT state result notification effect is completely finished, all the images forming the effect screen for the normal effect mode (forest stage) are displayed, and the effect for the normal effect mode (forest stage) is started. Become.

[Regarding the benefit-giving suggestion 1]
FIG. 3 shows the privilege giving suggestion effect 1 performed by the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment at the end of the game.
1 and FIG. 32.

The main controller 41 can control the special state as a privilege by winning the special role in the internal lottery and winning the special role. Also, when the control state relating to the AT is controlled to the normal state, the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery to perform the AT lottery, and the AT state is controlled as a privilege by winning the AT lottery. It is possible. Also, when the control state related to the AT is controlled to the AT state, the additional state transition lottery is elected in the internal lottery, the additional state transition lottery is performed, and the bonus is added to the additional state transition lottery. It is possible to control in the addition state. In addition, the main control unit 4
When the internal lottery is carried out, 1 is a command for the sub-control unit 91 that can specify whether or not a special role, an AT lottery target role, and an addition state transition lottery target role have been won as a lottery result of the internal lottery. To send. Further, when the AT lottery or the addition state transition lottery is performed, a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 can perform the privilege granting suggestion effect 1 that suggests the possibility that the privilege is granted on the main control unit 41 side, and the privilege granting suggestion effect 1 is performed in each game. Whether or not to perform, and when performing the effect, a privilege granting suggestion effect lottery for determining the type of effect is performed, and the privilege granting suggestion effect 1 of the type determined by winning the lottery is performed at the end of the game. To control.

The privilege giving suggestion effect is composed of a first step and a second step. In the first step, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed, and in the second step, the privilege is given by the color of the effect image. Produce a color that suggests the possibility of being added.

The operation promotion effect includes operation promotion effects A to C having different effect modes, and the operation promotion effect A
The operation promotion effect B may be executed both when the privilege is confirmed and when the privilege is not confirmed, but the operation promotion effect B is determined when the privilege is confirmed. That is, when the special combination is won, when the AT lottery is won, and when the addition state transition lottery is won, the operation promotion effect A is executed at a higher rate. on the other hand,
The operation promotion effect A is executed at a higher ratio than the operation promotion effect B when the privilege is not confirmed. Further, the operation promotion effect C may be executed only when the privilege is confirmed, but the ratio of execution is lower than the operation promotion effect A and the operation promotion effect B. That is, the degree of expectation that the privilege suggested by the operation promotion effect B being executed is higher than the degree of expectation suggested by the operation promotion effect A being executed. It has become. In addition, execution of the operation promotion effect C suggests that a privilege is given.

The color rendering includes color renderings A to D whose rendering modes (particularly colors) are different from each other.
Although ~ C may be executed both when the grant of the privilege is fixed and when the grant of the privilege is not fixed, the color rendering B is performed when the grant of the privilege is fixed. That is, when the special combination is won, when the AT lottery is won, and when the additional state transition lottery is won, the ratio is higher than that of the color effect A. Further, the color effect C is executed at a higher rate than the color effect B when the privilege is confirmed. The color effect D may be executed only when the privilege is confirmed, but the ratio of execution is lower than that of the color effects A to C.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a), for example, the sub control unit 91 has an AT on the main control unit 41 side.
When it is controlled to the state, control is performed so that the production is performed in the AT state production mode. On this occasion,
A UI image (credit image, bet number image, payout number image, mode suggestion image, AT game number image, net increase number image) is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and a main effect image relating to the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed in the first display area of the container 51. Then, the privilege granting suggestion effect lottery is performed in each game, and the privilege granting suggestion effect of the type determined by winning the lottery is controlled at the end of the game.

As shown in FIG. 31B, when it is determined that the operation promotion effect A is to be performed in the privilege giving suggestion effect lottery, the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in the game, and the last When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the reel is finished, the operation promotion effect A is controlled. In the operation promotion effect A, the operation promotion image A is displayed on the forefront side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 while maintaining the display of the UI image and the main effect image regarding the AT state effect mode. Control. The operation promotion image A is composed of a switch image A showing the effect switch 56 that is an operation promotion target and a character image B (in this embodiment, a character image of “press!”) That promotes the operation of the switch. By displaying the operation promotion image A, the player is prompted to operate the effect switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when it is determined that the operation promotion effect B is performed in the privilege granting suggestion effect lottery, the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in the game, and the last When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the reel is finished, the operation promotion effect B is controlled. In the operation promotion effect B, the operation promotion image B is displayed so as to be superimposed between the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, the AT game number image, the net increase number image and the mode suggesting image in the UI image relating to the AT state effect mode. In this manner, while displaying the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, the AT game number image, and the net increase number image among the UI images, the mode suggesting image and the main effect image of the UI image are displayed. Try not to let me. The operation promotion image B is a switch image B showing the effect switch 56 that is an operation promotion target, a character image B that promotes the operation of the switch (in this embodiment, a character image of “press!”), And a background. The player is prompted to operate the effect switch 56 by displaying the operation promotion image B, which is composed of the image B.

As shown in FIG. 31D, when it is determined that the operation promotion effect C is to be performed in the privilege granting suggestion effect lottery, the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in the game, and the last When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the reel is finished, the operation promotion effect C is controlled. In the operation promotion effect C, control is performed so that the operation promotion image C is displayed on the front side (player side) of the UI image and the main effect image regarding the AT state effect mode, and the UI image and the main effect image are displayed. No, liquid crystal display 51
The effect is produced using the entire area of the display area. The operation promotion image C is a switch image C showing the effect switch 56 that is an operation promotion target, a character image C that promotes the operation of the switch (a character image of “press!” In this embodiment), and a background. By displaying the operation promotion image C, which is composed of the image C, the player is prompted to operate the effect switch 56.

After displaying the operation promotion images A to C on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub control unit 91 validates the acceptance of the operation by the effect switch 56 and waits. Then, when it is determined that one of the color effects A to D is performed in the privilege giving suggestion effect lottery by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56, after the operation promotion effect is finished, The determined color effects A to D are performed. On the other hand, when it is not determined to perform any of the color effects A to D in the privilege giving suggestion effect lottery, after the operation promotion effect is terminated, the effect in the effect mode before the operation promotion effect is started is continued. Control to let.

As shown in FIG. 32A, when it is determined that the color effect A is to be performed in the privilege granting suggestion effect lottery, after the operation request effect is ended by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56. , So that the color effect A is performed. In the color effect A, the color image A is controlled to be displayed between the mode suggestion image of the UI image and the main effect image, and the color image A is displayed while maintaining the display of the UI image regarding the AT state effect mode. .. The color effect A is composed of a predetermined character image and a background image (a yellow aspect image including only yellow colors), and by displaying the color image A, a privilege (being controlled to be in an additional state) is given. It is suggested that this is unlikely.

As shown in FIG. 32B, when it is determined that the color effect B is performed in the privilege granting suggestion effect lottery, after the operation request effect is ended by the operation by the effect switch 56 being detected. , So that the color effect B is performed. In the color rendering B, as in the color rendering A,
The color image B is controlled to be displayed between the UI image mode suggestion image and the main effect image,
The color image B is displayed while maintaining the display of the UI image relating to the AT state effect mode. The color effect B is composed of a predetermined character image and a background image (an image in a green mode that includes only green colors). By displaying the color image B, the color effect B is compared with when the color image A is displayed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that a privilege (being controlled to be added) is granted.

As shown in FIG. 32 (c), when it is determined that the color effect C is performed in the privilege giving suggestion effect lottery, after the operation request effect is ended by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56. , Control is performed so that the color effect C is performed. In the color rendering C, as in the color rendering A,
The color image C is controlled to be displayed between the mode suggestion image of the UI image and the main effect image,
The color image C is displayed while maintaining the display of the UI image relating to the AT state effect mode. The color effect C is composed of a predetermined character image and a background image (an image in a red mode including only red color), and the color image C is displayed so that the color image B is compared with that when the color image B is displayed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that a privilege (being controlled to be added) is granted.

As shown in FIG. 32D, when it is determined that the color effect D is to be performed in the privilege giving suggestion effect lottery, after the operation by the effect switch 56 is detected, the operation request effect is terminated. , And control to perform the color effect D. In the color effect D, unlike the color effects A to C, the UI image and the main effect image are controlled so that the color image D is displayed on the forefront side (player side), and the UI image relating to the AT state effect mode and The color image D is displayed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 without displaying the main effect image. The color effect D is made up of a predetermined character image and a background image (a rainbow-like image including colors of a plurality of systems), and by displaying the color image D, a privilege (being controlled to be added) is given. It is suggested that it is confirmed.

[Regarding the benefits-giving suggestion 2]
FIG. 3 shows the privilege giving suggestion effect 2 performed by the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment at the end of the game.
It will be described based on 3.

The sub-control unit 91 can perform the privilege-giving suggestion effect 2 that suggests the possibility that the privilege is granted on the main control unit 41 side, and determines whether or not to perform the privilege-giving suggestion effect 2 in each game. The privilege granting suggestion effect lottery to be determined is performed, and the privilege granting suggestion effect 2 is controlled to be performed at the start of the game by winning the lottery. In the privilege giving suggestion effect lottery, it is determined that the privilege giving suggestion effect 2 is performed at a higher rate when the privilege is confirmed, as compared with the case where the privilege is not confirmed. There is. In addition, in the bonus grant suggestion production lottery,
The frequency of performing the privilege giving suggestion effect 2 is lower than the frequency of performing the chance suggesting effect described below, and the time when the benefit suggesting effect 2 is performed is more than the time when the chance suggesting effect described below is executed. In order to increase the possibility that the privilege is granted, the decision to perform the privilege granting suggestion effect 2 is made.

In the bonus-giving suggestion presentation 2, the bonus may be awarded by displaying the bonus-giving suggestion image 2 that uses the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 on the front side (player side) of the display area. Suggest. The privilege giving suggestion image 2 includes images of different display modes depending on the controlled effect mode, and the image of the display mode corresponding to the controlled effect mode is selected and used.

As shown in FIG. 33 (a), for example, in the game controlled in the normal effect mode (undersea stage), when it is determined that the privilege giving suggested effect 2 is determined, it is shown in FIG. 33 (b). Thus, at the start of the game, that is, the start switch 7 for starting the game.
Immediately after the operation is performed and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the privilege giving suggestion effect 2 is started. In the privilege granting suggestion effect 2 related to the normal effect mode (undersea stage), as shown in FIGS. 33B and 33C, a school of fish is displayed as the privilege granting suggestion image 2 using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. By displaying an image that moves across the area on the forefront side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, it is suggested that a privilege may be given.

In the privilege giving suggestion effect 2, by displaying the privilege giving suggestion image 2 on the forefront side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the UI image and the main effect image regarding the effect mode being controlled. Since the privilege granting suggestion image 2 is displayed while maintaining
The UI image and the main effect image may at least partially overlap with each other.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the privilege granting suggestion effect 2, the privilege granting suggestion image 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.
Although it is configured to be displayed on the forefront side (player side) of the display area 1 of FIG. 1, the privilege giving suggestion image 2 is an image of information related to the game in the UI image (credit image, bet number image, payout number image, A
It may be configured to be displayed between the T game number image, the net added number image, the additional state game number image, the additional game number image) and the mode suggesting image. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image of the information regarding the game from being reduced by displaying the privilege giving suggestion image 2.

[About opportunity suggestion]
The chance suggestive effect performed by the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control unit 91 is capable of performing a chance suggestion production that suggests the possibility of being in an advantageous situation for the player, and performs a chance suggestion production lottery that determines whether or not to perform a chance suggestion production in each game. The winning suggestion is controlled by winning the lottery. In the chance suggestion production lottery, when the player is in an advantageous state, for example,
When a specific role that may be won at the same time as a special role in the internal lottery is won
When the winning target of the T lottery is won, when the winning target of the addition state transition lottery is won in the internal lottery,
When a predetermined winning combination in which more than the specified number of bets is paid out in an internal lottery is won, a privilege (controlled to a special state, controlled to an AT state, controlled to an addition state) ) Is confirmed, it is determined that the chance suggestion effect is performed at a higher rate than when the player is not in an advantageous state.

In the chance suggestion production, the production is performed in the production mode corresponding to the production mode being controlled when the chance suggestion production is performed, and at least one of the mode suggestion images of the UI image regarding the production mode being controlled. It is designed to produce parts.

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the chance suggestion effect that is performed when the normal effect mode (forest stage) is controlled, the chance suggestion image A is displayed in front of the mode suggestion image A. In the chance suggestion image A, a predetermined character image (small animal in this embodiment) moving on the mode suggestion image is displayed, and a part of the mode suggestion image is used in an advantageous situation for the player. Produce that suggests a possibility.

As shown in FIG. 34B, in the chance suggestion effect that is performed when the normal effect mode (sea stage) is controlled, the chance suggestion image B is displayed on the front side of the mode suggestion image B. In the chance suggestion image B, a predetermined character (small animal in this embodiment) that pops out from a predetermined position of the mode suggestion image is displayed, and a part of the mode suggestion image is used in an advantageous situation for the player. Perform a production that suggests a possibility.

[Regarding an example of the flow of production]
An example of the flow of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 35 and 36.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 produces an effect (normal effect (forest mode), normal effect (undersea mode), AT state effect, which corresponds to the effect mode according to the control state regarding the AT controlled by the main control unit 41. (Additional state effect), operation promotion effect, color effect, special benefit-giving effect 2
It is possible to perform effects including chance suggestion effects.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b), the sub-control unit 91 is in a state where a normal effect (forest stage) is being performed (a predetermined mode suggestion image, a credit image, a bet amount image, a payout image, and a leading role). When the start switch 7 for starting the next game is operated while the displayed image is displayed) and a specific winning combination that may be simultaneously winning with a special winning combination is won in an internal lottery in the game, A start production lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a start production performed at the start of the game, and to determine the type of the start production. In the start production lottery, when it is determined that a privilege (in this embodiment, control to a special state, control to an AT state, control to an additional state) is determined, As compared with the case where the grant is not decided, the decision to perform the start-time effect is made at a higher rate. In addition, the sub-control unit 91, in the internal lottery, regardless of the effect mode being controlled, a target lottery target (in the present embodiment,
When the (specified combination) is won, the starting effect lottery is performed, and the starting effect can be performed regardless of the effect mode being controlled.

Then, by winning the start time effect, as shown in FIGS. 35 (b) and (c), when the start operation of the game is performed, the start time effect (for example, the color image D as a cut-in Display effect). In the start effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a predetermined image (color image D in this embodiment) while displaying the credit image, the bet amount image and the payout amount image while not displaying the mode suggestion image among the UI images. The display is controlled to be displayed over the first display area and the second display area. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the display of the predetermined image is continued until the end of the game, and an operation for starting the next game of the game is performed to end the start-time effect, Control is performed to return to the normal production (forest stage) that was performed before the production at the start.

In the present embodiment, the start effect is a structure in which after the predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of the game, the display of the predetermined image is continued until the end of the game. Indicates that after a predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of the game, a predetermined end condition (for example, a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses, the stop switches 8L, 8C,
Alternatively, the display of the predetermined image may be terminated when the operation of 8R is performed).

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), a predetermined number of games (
For example, in a game in which three games have passed, a continuous effect suggestion image (in this embodiment, “development!” Displayed in the message frame image of the UI image) that suggests that a continuous effect is performed.
The character image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35E, when the next game is started after the continuous effect suggestion image is displayed, the continuous effect is performed over a predetermined number of games. In addition, when starting the continuous production, an operation promotion production lottery for determining whether or not to perform the operation promotion production at the end of the continuous production and a type for determining the operation promotion production is performed. In the operation promotion effect lottery, when it is determined that a privilege (in the present embodiment, to be controlled to a special state, to be controlled to the AT state, to be controlled to the addition state) is determined, the privilege is determined. Is determined to be performed at a higher rate than when the assignment is not determined. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform the operation promotion effect lottery when performing the continuous effect regardless of the effect mode being controlled, and the operation promotion effect is performed regardless of the effect mode being controlled. Can be done.

When the operation promotion effect lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), when the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reel in the final game of the continuous effect is finished, The control is performed so as to perform the operation promoting effect. In the operation promotion effect, the type of operation promotion effect determined in the operation promotion effect lottery (for example, operation promotion effect C) is performed, and the operation promotion image corresponding to the operation promotion effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this state, the process waits until the effect switch 56 is operated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36A, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state in which the operation promotion image is displayed, the operation promotion effect is ended and the continuous effect is returned to, and the UI image is displayed. At the same time, a result notification image showing the result of the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the main effect image to notify whether or not the privilege is given.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 36 (b) and 36 (c), when a special combination is won as a privilege and it is determined to control to a special state, a bonus confirmation notification effect is generated when the next game is started. It starts and notifies that it is confirmed that the privilege is granted. And the predetermined second
When the stage transition condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the second stage, the type suggestion image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the type of the special state that is determined to be controlled is suggested. After that, the winning special prize wins, so that the production related to the special state is started.

[Operation effect 1]
As a conventional slot machine, it is equipped with irradiation means such as a lamp for irradiating reels, and during the demonstration, irradiation by the irradiation means is stopped, and when the bet number is set thereafter, according to the set bet number. There is a configuration in which the irradiation mode differs depending on the irradiation means. In such a configuration, when the bet number is set in a state where the reel is not irradiated by the irradiation means,
Since the irradiation mode varies depending on the set number of bets, a processing load is imposed.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with reels 2L, 2C, 2R capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols which can be respectively identified, and the variable display of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. The symbol combination is derived in, and the winning can be generated according to the derived symbol combination. The reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the sub-control unit 91 for controlling the reel LED 55, and the game When the player detects the insertion of medals from the medal insertion section 4 based on the output of the inserted medal sensor, or the player operates the MAXBET switch 6, the bet number setting operation is performed. This is a configuration including a main control unit 41 capable of setting the bet number when the player is hit. In addition, 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-gaming state in which a game is not played ( After the game is finished, the bet number is not set, and a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has passed (a non-gaming state 2))
In, it is possible to control the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 to a non-lighting state in which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are not illuminated, and during the period in which the reel LED 55 is being controlled to the non-lighting state, the main controller 41 side plays a game. The number of bets is set by detecting the insertion of medals by a player, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified number (3 in this embodiment) at which the game can be started, the unlit state is controlled. During the period, the player's MAXB on the main control unit 41 side
The number of bets is set by the bet number setting operation by the ET switch 6, and even when the number of bets is a prescribed number (3 in this embodiment), the reel LED 55 is driven in a low brightness which is a common mode. This is a configuration for controlling the lighting state.

According to this configuration, in the non-gaming state, when the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state, thereafter, the bet number is set by detecting the insertion of the medal by the player, Even when the number of bets is less than the prescribed number at which the game can be started, the bet number is set by the player's bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 during the period in which the game is controlled to the non-lighting state, and the bet number is set. The reel LED 5
Since 5 is controlled to a lighting state with a common low brightness, the control load on the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state, so that the reel 2L,
Although 2C and 2R are radiated from the rear toward the front side (player side), the reel 2L,
2C and 2R may be irradiated from the front side (player side).

Further, in the present embodiment, the state in which the number of bets is not set is set to the non-gaming state after the end of one game, but the number of bets is set after the end of one game, but the number of bets is set. May be in a non-gaming state when the number of games that can be started is less than the specified number, or after one game ends,
A predetermined number of bets may be set and the start switch 7 may be operated to change the state until the next game is started to the non-gaming state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91, in the non-gaming state in which no game is being played, after the completion of one game, the non-gaming after a lapse of a predetermined time in a state where the bet number is not set When the non-gaming state 2, which is the middle state, is set, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state. However, the sub-control unit 91 becomes the non-gaming state in which no game is played, When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, for example, as a predetermined condition, a non-gaming state is set on condition that a settlement process for paying out medals stored in the credit is performed. After that, the reel LED 55 may be controlled to a non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main controller 41 for controlling an advantageous section advantageous to the player, an advantageous section notification LED 12a for notifying that the player is controlled to the advantageous section, and a medal given to the player. The main control section 41 is provided with a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of payouts.
Is a predetermined condition (when one game is over, a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets when the game is controlled in the advantageous section. When established, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated, but the advantageous zone notification LED 12a continues to inform that the advantageous zone is being controlled.

According to this configuration, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-gaming state, the gaming auxiliary display 1
Since the display of the number of paid-out medals by 2 is terminated, the consumption of the extra power can be suppressed, while the notification of the fact that the advantageous section is being controlled by the advantageous section notification LED continues. The motivation to play the game can be increased.

The slot machine 1 of the present 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 illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (low brightness, high brightness). In the non-gaming state 2 of the non-gaming states in which the game is not played, the sub-control portion 91 is equipped with
L2C, 2R can be controlled to a non-illuminated state where they are not illuminated, and when the front door 1b is opened when the reel LED 55 is controlled to a non-illuminated state, the reel LED 55
Is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness).

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

The slot machine 1 of the present 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 illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (low brightness, high brightness). The controllable sub-control unit 91 is provided, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the lighting state (low brightness) when the front door 1b is opened and when the front door 1b is not opened.
The reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a brighter lighting state (higher brightness).

According to this configuration, it is easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the front door 1b is opened, and it is possible to further recognize from the surroundings that the front door 1b is opened. In addition, it becomes easier to check 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).

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control section 41 that can be controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game, and the lighting state in which the reel LED 55 is illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (
The sub control unit 91 includes a sub control unit 91 capable of controlling low brightness and 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 controller 41 controls the error state.

According to this configuration, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, it is controlled to the lighting state when it is controlled to the error state. Therefore, when the error occurs, the reel 2L,
It becomes easy to confirm the symbol combination stopped in 2C and 2R, and it becomes easy to recognize that an error has occurred from the surroundings.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control section 41 that can be controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game, and the lighting state in which the reel LED 55 is illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (
The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-control unit 91 that can be controlled to a low brightness and a high brightness. Is also configured to control the reel LED 55 in a bright lighting state (high brightness).

According to this configuration, it is easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an error occurs, and it is easier to recognize that the error has occurred from the surroundings.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of setting values (
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 capable of performing control to select and set any one of the set values 1 to 6), and the reel LED 55 is illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The main control unit 41 is provided with a sub control unit 91 capable of controlling the lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) to be controlled, 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 reel LED 55 is controlled to the setting confirmation state in the case where the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, the sub control unit 91 lights up the reel LED 55 (high brightness).
The configuration is controlled to.

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 lighting state (high brightness) when being controlled to the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. Therefore, it is easy to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when controlled to the setting confirmation state, and it is easy to recognize from the surroundings that the setting confirmation state is controlled.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of setting values (
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 capable of performing control to select and set any one of the set values 1 to 6), and the reel LED 55 is illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The main control unit 41 is provided with a sub control unit 91 capable of controlling the lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) to be controlled, 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, when controlled to the setting confirmation state, is brighter (higher luminance) than the lighting state (low luminance) controlled when not controlled to the setting confirmation state.
In addition, the reel LED 55 is controlled.

According to this configuration, it is easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when controlled to the setting confirmation state, and further recognize from the surroundings that the setting confirmation state is controlled. It will be easier.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of setting values (
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 capable of performing control to select and set any one of the set values 1 to 6), and the reel LED 55 is illuminated by the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The sub control unit 91 capable of controlling the lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) is provided, 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, it is possible to make the surroundings recognize that it is in the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be set.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the effect switch 56 not involved in the progress of the game, the liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying the effect setting screen when the effect switch 56 is operated, and the reel LED 55. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided with a sub-control unit 91 that can be controlled to a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness), and the sub-control unit 91 is a non-gaming state in which no game is played After the game ends, the bet number is not set for a predetermined time (in this embodiment,
When the reel LED 55 is controlled to a non-lighting state after 30 seconds),
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 the non-lighted state, the non-lighted state of the reel LED 55 is maintained even if the effect switch 56 that is not involved in the progress of the game is operated, so that power consumption is reduced. This can be suppressed, and 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 that is not involved in the progress of the game and a liquid crystal display 51 that can display 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 according to the menu displayed on the setting screen.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent an operation from being disturbed by the irradiation of the reel LED 55 when setting the effect.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment controls the effect decoration LED 57 which is a light emitting means different from the reel LED 55, the liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, the effect decoration LED 57 and the effect decoration LED 57. And a sub control unit 91 capable of
Can be controlled to a non-lighting state in which the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off in the non-playing state, and the bet number is set by detecting insertion of a medal by the player in the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57, Even when the prescribed number of bets is not reached, the bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the non-lighting state of the effect decoration LED 57, so that the bet number is set and becomes the prescribed number of bets. At the same time, the sub-control unit 91 can control the display state of the liquid crystal display device 51 in the non-gaming state as the first display mode to the demonstration effect, while controlling the lighting state of turning on the decorative LED for production 57. And the liquid crystal display 51
In the state where the demonstration effect is being performed, the bet number is set by detecting the insertion of medals by the player, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified number, the game is performed in the state where the demonstration effect is being performed. Even if the bet number is set by a person performing a bet number setting operation using the MAXBET switch 6, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the normal effect as the second display mode even when the specified number of bets is reached. The sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to be in a non-lighting state, controls the effect decoration LED to be in a non-lighting state, and demonstrates the liquid crystal display 51 as a first display state. When controlling the production, when the bet number is set, the reel LED 55 is in a lighting state (low brightness), and the decoration LED 57 for production is in a lighting state, and then 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 number is set when the reel LED 55 is not lit, the effect decoration LED 57 is not lit, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 51 is the first display state. At this time, after the reel LED 55 is turned on (low brightness) and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on, the liquid crystal display 51 is changed from the first display state (demo effect) to the second state.
Since the display state (normal effect) is switched, the lighting state of the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LE
The display of 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 capable of controlling to a power-saving state in a non-gaming state where no game is played, and the sub-control unit 91 suggests that it is controlled to a power-saving state. It is possible to perform a demonstration effect (eco mode) which is performed. When the bet number is set in the power saving state, the power saving state is ended, and the notification that the power saving state is 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 controlled can also be ended. .

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying a UI image including a bet number image indicating a bet number, and a sub-control unit 91 for controlling the liquid crystal display 51, and a sub-control unit. 9
1 can be controlled to a non-display state in which the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the non-playing state so that the bet number image is not displayed. The number of bets is set by detecting the insertion of medals, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified number at which the game can be started, the bet number setting operation by the player's MAXBET switch 6 is performed in the hidden state. By doing so, the bet number is set, and even when the bet number reaches the specified number, control is performed to display the UI image on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying a UI image including a bet number image indicating a bet number, and a sub-control unit 91 for controlling the liquid crystal display 51, and a sub-control unit. 9
1 can be controlled to a non-display state in which the bet number image is not displayed because the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the non-play state, and the player's MAXBE in the non-display state.
The number of bets is set by the bet number setting operation by the T switch 6, and when the number of bets reaches a prescribed number, the bet number in the UI image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the updated number of bets can be visually recognized. This is a configuration for performing control to display several images.

According to this configuration, the UI image can be hidden in the non-playing state, and the bet number setting operation is performed by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the non-playing state, so that the specified number of bets is set. Since the update of the bet number can be visually confirmed by the bet number image in the UI image when is set, it is possible to clearly recognize that the specified number of bets has been set.

In the non-gaming state, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment indicates that the non-gaming state is established when a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without a bet number being set after the game ends). A sub control unit 91 capable of executing the suggested demonstration effect is provided, and the sub control unit 91 is configured to control the reel LED 55 to a non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-gaming state.

According to this configuration, since the reel LED 55 is in a non-lighting state while the demonstration effect is being executed, the irradiation light on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by the reel LED 55 does not interfere with the demonstration effect.

In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is in the non-gaming state when a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number after the game ends) in the non-gaming state. A sub control unit 91 capable of executing a demonstration effect indicating that there is is provided, and the sub control unit 91 sets a production mode setting switch 58 for setting whether to control in a power saving state (demo production (eco mode)). When the effect mode setting switch 58 is set to control to the power saving state, the demonstration effect is performed in the effect mode having a higher power saving effect than when the effect to control the power saving state is not set. It is a configuration to be performed. In the demonstration effect (normal mode) performed when the effect mode control switch 58 is not set to control the power saving state, the reel L is used.
This is performed when 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, while 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 a non-lighting state, and a predetermined demonstration image including a power saving display image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the demonstration effect (eco mode), the liquid crystal is displayed. By displaying the demonstration image in place of the demonstration image on the display device 51, power is saved compared to the demonstration effect (normal mode).

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 has an 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 in which the reel LED 55 in the non-gaming state can be controlled to the non-lighting state by controlling to the demonstration effect (eco mode) while the game is being performed, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting mode as the demonstration effect (normal mode). While the production is applied, the demonstration production (eco mode) may be configured to apply the production of controlling the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state. In such a configuration, the demonstration production (eco mode) is controlled as the power saving state. The reel LED 55 can be controlled to be in the non-lighting state only when the reel LED 55 is on.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment controls the effect decoration LED 57 which is a light emitting means different from the reel LED 55, the liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, the effect decoration LED 57 and the effect decoration LED 57. And a sub control unit 91 capable of
Can be controlled to a non-illuminated state in which the effect decoration LED 57 is extinguished in the non-gaming state, and in the non-gaming state, the light-out condition (after the game is finished, the bet number is not set for a predetermined time (in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, , 30 seconds) has elapsed), the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and when the extinguishing condition is satisfied, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a non-lighting state and a non-gaming state. In, until the turn-off condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of the game) is satisfied, the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a lighting state, and when the turn-off condition is satisfied, the effect is produced. In addition to the configuration for controlling the decoration LED 57 for non-lighting, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the non-gaming condition is such that the turning-off condition (a predetermined time elapses without a bet number being set after the game ends). The display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled as the second display mode until normal, and when the extinguishing condition is satisfied, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled as the first display mode for demonstration performance. The sub control unit 91 is configured to
The ED55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and the effect decoration LED is controlled to a lighting state,
In addition, when the liquid crystal display 51 is in the second display state and the normal effect control is performed, when the turn-off condition (a predetermined time elapses without the bet number being set after the end of the game), 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 mode as the first display mode.

According to this configuration, the reel LED 55 is in a lighting state (low brightness), and the effect decoration LED is used.
When 57 is in the lighting state and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is in the second display state, the extinguishing condition (the predetermined time elapses without the bet number being set after the end of the game) is satisfied. At this time, the reel LED 55 is first turned off and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned off before the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the second display state (normal production) to the first display state (demo production).
Therefore, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 can be switched to the first display state when the reel LED 55 is not lit and the effect decoration LED 57 is not lit.

[Effect 2]
As a conventional gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine configured to display gaming value information relating to the gaming value owned by the player in a predetermined area of the display means. In a gaming machine having such a configuration, which has a UI (user interface) for displaying information regarding a game on the display means, there is room for improvement in the method of displaying the UI.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 displays the main effect image. And a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 notifies that the special state is controlled as a privilege. In the first situation where the bonus confirmation notification image is not displayed, the gaming value (medal in this embodiment) is set at the first position in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (the lower edge portion in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51). It is the game value information relating to the game, and displays a credit image showing the currently registered credit value and a payout amount image showing the payout amount of medals in the game, and in the second display area. Performs control to display the kick mode suggestion images showing the effect mode currently controlled (reel upper portion in the display region of the liquid crystal display 51) second position. On the other hand, in the second situation in which the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed, the credit image and the payout amount image are displayed in the first position of the second display area, and the bonus is used by using the second position in the first display area and the second display area. It is a configuration for performing control to display a confirmation notification image.

According to this configuration, in the second situation in which the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed, in addition to the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the second position in the second display area, that is, the mode suggestion image in the first situation By displaying the bonus confirmation notification image also using the area where is displayed, it is possible to suitably perform an effect using a wider display area, and it is possible to improve interest. In addition, in both the first situation in which the bonus confirmation notification image is not displayed and the second situation in which the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed, the credit image and the payout amount image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed. The player can check the game value information even while the game is being performed, and it is possible to prevent dissatisfaction.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can give a plurality of types of benefits including controlling as a special state 1 as a privilege and controlling as a special state 2 having a different degree of advantage from the special state. The sub control unit 91 has a configuration capable of displaying a bonus confirmation notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying that the privilege has been confirmed on the main control unit 41 side. 91 is a control for displaying a type suggestion image suggesting the type of privilege given by the main control unit 41 at a second position in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the second situation in which the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed. It is a configuration for performing.

According to this configuration, it is possible to suggest the type of privilege to be given by effectively utilizing the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of displaying a bonus confirmation notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying that the privilege is confirmed to be confirmed on the main control unit 41 side, It is possible to change the display of the bonus confirmation notification image stepwise as the game progresses.
In the stage, it is determined that the privilege is granted without suggesting the type of privilege granted by not displaying the type suggestion image that suggests the type of privilege granted by the main control unit 41 on the liquid crystal display 51. The control for displaying the bonus confirmation notification image including the bonus confirmation character image (in this embodiment, the character image of “bonus confirmation”) that suggests is displayed. Then, after the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed in the first stage, the bonus confirmation notification image is changed to the second stage when a predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment) have passed, and In the second stage, the type suggestion image is displayed at the second position in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the bonus confirmed character image is displayed at the third position (in this embodiment, different from the second position in the second display area). , The upper left part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is controlled.

According to this configuration, in the first stage of the control display of the bonus confirmation notification image, the bonus confirmed character image indicating that the privilege is determined can be emphasized, while in the second stage thereafter. The bonus confirmation character image, the type suggestion image, and the other parts of the bonus confirmation notification image can be displayed in good balance.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of displaying a bonus confirmation notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying that the privilege is confirmed to be confirmed on the main control unit 41 side, Before the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed, it is possible to perform control to display a continuous effect image on the liquid crystal display 51, which suggests that a privilege may be awarded over a plurality of continuous games. When displaying, the credit image, the payout number image and the mode suggestion image are displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the continuous effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the mode suggestion image is not displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the credit image and the payout amount image are displayed. The configuration is such that the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed using the second position in the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

According to this configuration, the mode suggestion image is not displayed in the second situation in which the bonus decision notice image is displayed. Therefore, in the first situation, the bonus decision notice image is displayed using the area in which the mode suggestion image is displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to enhance the visibility of the bonus confirmation notification image and appropriately perform the effect. On the other hand, since the credit image and the payout amount image are displayed in both the first situation and the second situation, the gaming value (medal in the present embodiment) is associated with the bonus confirmation notification image. The player can confirm the game value information (credit image and payout number image).

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image and the like, and the sub-control unit 91 has a plurality of types that suggest that the main control unit 41 side may offer a privilege. It is possible to display the operation promoting image of the liquid crystal display 51 on the liquid crystal display 51.
The first display area includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and the operation promotion image is the operation promotion image A and the operation promotion. It is configured to include the operation promotion image B indicating that the privilege is more likely to be given than the image A, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the operation promotion image A without displaying the operation promotion image B. In one situation, in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the first specific image (for example, credit image and payout number image, AT game number image) that is the game value information regarding the game value (medal in this embodiment). , A net additional number image, an additional state game number image, an additional game number image, etc.) and a second specific image suggesting the mode controlled in the second display area (for example,
The mode suggesting image) is displayed, and the operation promoting image A is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, in the second situation in which the operation promotion image A is not displayed and the operation promotion image B is displayed, the second specific image is not displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the first specific image is displayed in the second display area. The specific image is displayed, and the operation promotion image B is controlled to be displayed by using the regions of the liquid crystal display 51 where the second specific image is displayed in the first display region and the second display region.

According to this configuration, in the first situation in which the operation promotion image A is displayed, the credit image, the payout amount image, the mode suggestion image, and the like are displayed by displaying the first specific image and the second specific image, while the operation is performed. In the second situation in which the promotion image B is displayed, by not displaying the second specific image, the mode suggesting image is not displayed, and by displaying the first specific image, the credit image, the payout number image, and the like are displayed. In the first circumstance, in the configuration in which the operation promotion image B is displayed using the area in which the second specific image (mode suggestion image or the like) is displayed, it is more likely that the privilege is given than the operation promotion image A. The visibility of the operation promotion image B suggesting that the operation promotion image A can be enhanced compared to when the operation promotion image A is displayed, and an appropriate effect can be produced. On the other hand, in both the first situation and the second situation, since the credit image and the payout number image are displayed by displaying the first specific image, either the operation promotion image A or the operation promotion image B is displayed. The player can confirm the game value information even in the situation where the game is being played.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying images and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. A second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and a first specific image (for example, a credit image and a credit image in the second display area, which is the game value information regarding the game value (in the present embodiment, a medal). A payout number image, an AT game number image, a net increase number image, an addition state game number image, an addition game number image, etc.) are displayed, and a second specific image suggesting a controlled mode in the second display area ( For example, a mode suggesting image) can be displayed, and the first specific image includes a first type specific image (credit image, payout number image) that displays elements classified into the first type, and First A second type specifying image (AT game number image, net additional number image, additional state game number image, additional game number image) that displays an element classified into a second type different from the type The image and the second-type specific image are each composed of separate image data.

According to this configuration, by displaying the image data of the first type specific image on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to display an element classified into the first type, for example, a credit image and a payout amount image, By displaying the image data of the two types of specific images on the liquid crystal display 51, the second
It is possible to display an element classified into types, for example, an AT game number image and a net increase image, and further display the image data of the first type specific image and the image data of the second type specific image on the liquid crystal display 51. By doing so, it is possible to display all the elements classified into the first type and the second type, and it is possible to easily display the necessary elements among the plurality of elements forming the first specific image according to the situation. it can.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying images and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The second control area is configured to include a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the first situation in which the color image D related to the privilege is not displayed. In the second situation in which the color image D is displayed by performing control to display a plurality of types of specific images (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.), the first display area and the second display area Is a configuration for performing control to display the color image D by using.

According to this configuration, in the second situation in which the color image D is displayed, in addition to the first display area,
In the first circumstance, by displaying the color image D using the second display area in which the specific image is displayed, it is possible to preferably perform an effect using a wider display area and improve the interest.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the display of the color image D indicating that it has been decided that the additional display state will be controlled as a privilege using the first display area and the second display area. It is a configuration to be performed.

According to this configuration, it is possible to suggest that the award is confirmed by using a wider display area.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display unit for displaying images and the like, and a production switch 56 operated by the player, and an operation promotion image (operation) for promoting the operation of the production switch 56. It is possible to display the promotion images A to C) on the liquid crystal display device 51, and the display region of the liquid crystal display device 51 is a first display region where the main effect image is displayed and a periphery of the first display region. The operation promoting image includes an operation promoting image A and an operation promoting image C that suggests that a privilege is more likely to be given than the operation promoting image A.
The sub-control unit 91 displays a specific image (credit amount image, payout amount image, AT) in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the first situation in which the operation prompting images (the operation prompting images A to C) are not displayed.
The number of games, the image of the net increase, etc.) is displayed. Further, in the second situation in which the operation promotion image A of the operation promotion images is displayed, a specific image is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the operation promotion is performed using the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The control for displaying the image A is performed. On the other hand, in the third situation in which the operation promotion image C of the operation promotion images is displayed, the specific image is not displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the first display area and the second display of the liquid crystal display 51 are not displayed. This is a configuration for performing control to display the operation promotion image C using the area.

According to this configuration, in the third situation in which the operation promotion image C in which the privilege is more likely to be given than the operation promotion image A is displayed among the operation promotion images, the first display area and the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed. By displaying the operation prompting image C using the two display areas, it is possible to preferably perform an effect using a wider display area than when the operation prompting image A is displayed, and it is possible to improve interest.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display unit for displaying images and the like, and a production switch 56 operated by the player, and an operation promotion image (operation) for promoting the operation of the production switch 56. It is possible to display the promotion images A to C) on the liquid crystal display device 51, and the display region of the liquid crystal display device 51 is a first display region where the main effect image is displayed and a periphery of the first display region. The operation promoting image is more likely to be given a privilege than the operation promoting image A, and is less likely to be given a privilege than the operation promoting image C. The sub-control unit 91 includes the operation promotion image B indicating that the operation promotion image B (the operation promotion image A
In the fourth situation of displaying the operation promotion image B of C to C), while displaying the specific image in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed. It is a configuration for performing control to display the operation promotion image B by using the operation promotion image B.

According to this configuration, it is possible to change the possibility that the privilege will be given depending on the presence or absence of the specific image even in the operation promoting image using both the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Control is performed to display a specific image (a credit number image, a payout number image, an AT game number image, a net increase number image, etc.) in the area, a main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and a specific image is displayed in the second display area. In the situation where the main effect image and the specific image are displayed, the special effect image can be controlled to be displayed on the front side.

According to this configuration, in the situation where the main effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the specific image is displayed in the second display area, the main effect image and the front side special effect image of the specific image are displayed. By displaying, it is possible to suitably perform the effect with the special effect image while showing the main effect image and the specific image, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. It is configured to include a second display area closer to the periphery than the display area, and the sub control unit 91 does not use the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and uses only the first display area for the first effect. It is possible to control so as to perform the second effect in which the special effect image is displayed, and when a predetermined trigger is established while the first effect is being performed (in the present embodiment, the special effect lottery is won). When performing), the first effect is controlled to be performed more frequently than the second effect by controlling to perform the second effect.

With this configuration, it is possible to increase the rarity of performing the second effect, that is, displaying the special image.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 displays a main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and a specific image (credit image) in the second display area. (A few images, a payout number image, an AT game number image, a net increase number image, etc.) are displayed, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the specific image is displayed in the second display area. In the displayed state, the specific image displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 while maintaining the visibility (in this embodiment, brightness) of the specific image. Visibility of the main effect image In a configuration in which visibility reduction control for reducing the brightness).

According to this configuration, by reducing the visibility of the main effect image while maintaining the visibility of the specific image on the liquid crystal display 51, the main effect while maintaining the situation in which the player can confirm the specific image The effect of reducing the visibility of the image can be suitably performed, and the interest can be improved.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 includes a second display area closer to the periphery than the display area, the sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the specific image (credit number image, The payout number image, the AT game number image, the net increase number image, etc.) are displayed, and the liquid crystal display 51 is maintained while maintaining the visibility (in this embodiment, brightness) of the specific image displayed in the second display area. First of
The main effect image displayed in the display area can be controlled to be reduced in visibility (in the present embodiment, the brightness), and the main effect image and the specific image can have different image data. In the visibility reduction control, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 to superimpose the image data of the specific image on the front side (player side) of the image data of the main effect image, and , Between the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image,
The configuration is such that the special image data that reduces the visibility of the rear image is displayed in a superimposed manner.

According to this configuration, by displaying the image data of the special image in an overlapping manner between the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image, the visibility of the specific image displayed in the second display area is improved. It is possible to perform control to reduce the visibility of the main effect image displayed in the first display area while maintaining it.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image and the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 includes a second display area closer to the periphery than the display area, the sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the specific image (credit number image, The payout number image, the AT game number image, the net increase number image, etc.) are displayed, and the liquid crystal display 51 is maintained while maintaining the visibility (in this embodiment, brightness) of the specific image displayed in the second display area. First of
The sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform the visibility reduction control that reduces the visibility (in this embodiment, the brightness) of the main effect image displayed in the display area. Control is performed to gradually reduce the visibility (brightness) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area of the display 51 from the peripheral portion of the first display area toward the center of the first display area. It is a composition.

According to this configuration, the visibility is gradually reduced from the peripheral portion of the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, that is, from the position close to the specific image where the visibility is maintained, so the situation where the visibility is reduced is highlighted. Can be made.

The slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, before the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, performs an internal lottery for determining the symbol combination that is allowed to be stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The liquid crystal display 51 includes a control unit 41 and a sub-control unit 91 that controls the liquid crystal display 51 to display an image. The second control area, which is closer to the periphery than the first display area, is included, and the sub-control unit 91 indicates the mode indicating image A indicating the mode currently controlled by the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to perform control to display the mode suggestive image including the mode suggestive image B, display the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and display the mode suggestive image A in the second display area. First letter In the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41, when the AT lottery target winning combination is won, control for performing an effect using the mode suggestion image A is performed, and the performance is performed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The projected image is displayed, and the mode indication image B is displayed in the second display area.
In the second situation in which is displayed, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, control for performing an effect using the mode suggestion image B is performed.

According to this configuration, in the first situation in which the mode suggestion image A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the effect using the mode suggestion image A is performed and the liquid crystal display is performed. In the second situation where the mode suggestion image B is displayed on the device 51, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the second indication on the liquid crystal display device 51 is performed by performing the effect using the mode suggestion image B. The effect according to the mode suggestion image displayed in the area can be performed, and the interest can be improved.

Further, the sub control unit 91 is performed by the main control unit 41 in the first situation in which the main effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the mode suggestion image A is displayed in the second display area. When the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the control using the mode suggestion image A is performed to display the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the second display area is displayed. In the second situation in which the mode suggestion image B is displayed on the screen, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, in the configuration for performing the effect using the mode suggestion image B, the sub control unit 91 In the first situation in which the mode suggestion image A is displayed in the second display area, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the chance suggestion image A is displayed as a related image related to the mode suggestion image A. In the second situation in which the mode suggestion image A and the chance suggestion image A are controlled to perform an effect suggesting that the AT state is controlled as a privilege, and the mode suggestion image B is displayed in the second display area. , When the lottery result of the internal lottery is an AT lottery target combination, the chance suggestion image B is displayed as a related image related to the mode suggestion image B, and the mode suggestion image B and the chance suggestion image B are used as a privilege. With the configuration in which the effect is suggested to be controlled to the AT state, the privilege can be suggested according to the mode suggesting image displayed in the second display area, and the interest can be improved.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment uses the mode suggestion image A that suggests the currently controlled mode.
And a mode suggesting image including a mode suggesting image B is configured to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a production switch 56 operated by the player is provided, and in accordance with the operation of the production switch 56. In this configuration, it is possible to select whether to perform an effect using the mode suggestive image A or an effect using the mode suggestive image B.

According to this configuration, the player can select whether to perform the effect using the mode suggestive image A or the effect using the mode suggestive image B, and the interest can be improved.

The slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, has a main controller 4 capable of controlling a plurality of states.
1 and a sub-control unit 91 that controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display. A plurality of states that can be controlled by the main control unit 41 are configured so as to include a second display area that is closer to the periphery than the area, and the control state regarding the AT is controlled to the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2). First
In the first state, the sub-control unit 91 includes, in the first state, a main effect image according to the first state (in the present embodiment, a second state controlled by the state and the second state). The effect image during AT) is displayed, and the specific image (AT game number image, net increase image) regarding the first state is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, in the second state, the main effect image (normal effect image in this embodiment) corresponding to the second state is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the second state is related to the second state. Control to display a specific image (mode suggestive images A and B) is performed. Then, in relation to the timing when the first state (AT state) is controlled to the second state (normal state), that is, the game (A in which the AT game number becomes 0 (A
When the third stop operation in the final game in the T state) is completed and all reels are stopped, the specific image regarding the first state and the specific image regarding the second state are not displayed, and the first state ends. It is configured to notify that the AT state result image is displayed and to display the AT state result image that indicates that the second state is to be entered.

According to this configuration, when the first state is shifted to the second state, the AT state result image is displayed without displaying the specific image regarding the first state and the specific image regarding the second state. With the transition from the state to the second state, it is possible to switch between the main effect image and the specific image without a feeling of strangeness.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the addition state as the first state,
It is possible to control the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) as the second state,
The sub-control unit 91, when transitioning from the addition state to the AT state, a specific image relating to the addition state (addition state game number image, addition game number image) and a specific image relating to the second state (AT game number image, net additional number) The liquid crystal display 51 displays an addition state result notification image notifying that the addition state is finished and notifying
The display state result image is displayed without displaying the specific image regarding the additional state and the specific image regarding the AT state when the state is changed from the additional state to the AT state. With the transition to the state, it is possible to switch the main effect image and the specific image without a feeling of strangeness.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91, when the third stop operation in the game in which the number of AT games becomes 0 (the final game in the AT state) is completed and all reels are stopped, By performing control to display the AT state result image, control is performed to display the AT state result image in relation to the timing of controlling from the first state (AT state) to the second state (normal state). However, the sub-control unit 91 uses a timing other than when the third stop operation in the game in which the number of AT games is 0 (the final game in the AT state) is completed and all reels are stopped, for example, When the third stop operation in the game in which the number of AT games is 0 (the final game in the AT state) is completed, or the game in which the number of AT games is 0 (A
When all reels are stopped in the final game in the T state), the operation to start the next game (
When the insertion of medals or the setting operation of the bet number by the MAXBET switch 6 or the operation of the start switch 7 in the state where the specified number of bet numbers is set is performed, the control for displaying the AT state result image is performed. Therefore, the control for displaying the AT state result image may be performed in relation to the timing when the first state (AT state) is controlled to the second state (normal state).

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment indicates that the first state is ended when the control state regarding the AT shifts from the first state controlled to the AT state to the second state controlled to the normal state. The configuration is such that control is performed to display the AT state result image that indicates that the AT state result image is to be notified and that the white image is displayed in all display areas of the liquid crystal display 51 before displaying the AT state result image. Is a configuration for performing control to display.

According to this configuration, by displaying the white image before displaying the AT state result image,
The AT state result image can be displayed after a state in which none of the images including the main effect image, the specific image regarding the first state and the specific image regarding the second state is temporarily displayed.
The main effect image and the specific image in the state can be switched to the AT state result image without a feeling of strangeness.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 terminates the first state when the control state regarding the AT shifts from the first state in which the AT state is controlled to the second state in which the AT state is controlled. Is configured to notify that the additional state result image is displayed and to indicate that the state is to be shifted to the second state. Before displaying the additional state result image, all the display areas of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed. It is a configuration for performing a control to display a white image on the display, and by displaying the white image before displaying the superimposed state result image, the main effect image, the specific image regarding the first state, and the specific image regarding the second state are temporarily displayed. It is possible to display the superimposition state result image after the state in which none of the images including is displayed, and to switch from the main effect image and the specific image in the first state to the superimposition state result image. It can be carried out without discomfort.

The slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, has a main controller 4 capable of controlling a plurality of states.
1 and a sub-control unit 91 that controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display. A plurality of states that can be controlled by the main control unit 41 are configured to include a second display area that is closer to the periphery than the area. Also includes a specific state controlled to an AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) which is highly advantageous to the player, and the sub-control unit 91 relates to the timing of controlling from the specific state to the predetermined state,
When the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reel is ended at the end of the game in which the particular state is ended (the game in which the number of AT games is 0), and the rotation of all reels is stopped. , Controlling to display the AT state notification image for notifying the result of the game in the specific state on the liquid crystal display 51, and then starting the next game (start in a state in which the specified number of bets is set) When the switch 7 is operated), a stage switching image that suggests a transition to a predetermined state is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and a specific image (credit image) relating to the transition destination is displayed. , Payout number image, mode suggestion image) are displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display device 51, and then the main effect image relating to the predetermined state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51. Is displayed in the first display region, a structure in which the specific image related to a predetermined state (credit image, the payout number image, mode suggestion image) to perform a control to display the second display region of the liquid crystal display 51.

According to this configuration, when the specific state is shifted to the predetermined state, the specific image relating to the predetermined state is displayed before the control for displaying the AT state result notification image is completed, so that the specific image relating to the predetermined state of the transition destination is displayed. Can be displayed quickly.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the AT state result notification image when the specific state (AT state) is shifted to the predetermined state (normal state), and then the predetermined state. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform control to display a stage switching image that suggests a transition to a state, but when the sub control unit 91 transitions from a specific state (additional state) to a predetermined state (AT state),
A configuration may be employed in which after displaying the additional state result notification image on the liquid crystal display device 51, the stage switching image that suggests the transition to the predetermined state is displayed. Even in the configuration in which the control for displaying the stage switching image is displayed after the addition state result notification image is displayed, when the addition state result notification image is displayed, the specific image regarding the predetermined state and the specific state is not displayed, and the addition state is displayed. A specific image related to a predetermined state (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, mode suggestion image) before the control for displaying the result notification image is completed
With the configuration in which the control for displaying is displayed, it is possible to quickly display the specific image regarding the predetermined state of the transfer destination.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the game (the specific state (AT state) is terminated (
When the number of AT games becomes 0), the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reel is ended, and when the rotation of all reels is stopped, the AT state notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display. By displaying the AT state notification image on the liquid crystal display device 51 in association with the timing of controlling from the specific state to the predetermined state by displaying it on the display device 51, the sub-control unit 91 uses the specific state (AT state). ) Is ended (a game in which the number of AT games is 0) is ended, and the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reel is ended, and the rotation of all reels is stopped For example, at the end of the game in which the specific state (AT state) is finished (the game in which the number of AT games is 0), the last reel rotation is stopped. When the operation of the push switch is finished, at the end of the game in which the specific state (AT state) is finished (the game in which the number of AT games is 0), when all reels are stopped, the start operation of the next game ( Control for displaying the AT state result image when a medal is thrown or the bet number is set by the MAXBET switch 6 or the start switch 7 is operated in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set). By doing the first
The liquid crystal display 51 displays the AT state notification image in association with the timing of controlling the state (AT state) from the second state (normal state) and with the timing of controlling the specific state to the predetermined state.
It may be configured to be displayed on.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the AT status notification image, and then starts the next game (start switch in the state where the specified number of bets is set). 7) is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the stage switching image and the specific image regarding the predetermined state which is the transition destination, so that the timing is controlled from the specific state to the predetermined state. Relatedly, the stage switching image and the specific image are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51. However, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display device 51 to display the AT state notification image, and then starts the next game. When a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the AT state notification image is displayed at a timing other than the time when the medal is inserted, the medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. When the bet amount is set by, the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the next game, the predetermined stop switch is terminated in the next game, the start operation of the game is performed one after another, etc. And a specific image relating to a predetermined state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the stage switching image and the specific image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in relation to the timing of control from the specific state to the predetermined state. But good.

The slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, has a main controller 4 capable of controlling a plurality of states.
1 and a sub-control unit 91 that controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and the first display. A plurality of states that can be controlled by the main control unit 41 are configured to include a second display area that is closer to the periphery than the area. Also includes a specific state controlled to an AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) which is highly advantageous to the player, and when the sub control unit 91 shifts from the specific state to the predetermined state, After displaying the AT state notification image for informing the result of the game on the liquid crystal display 51, the A
When the display of the T-state notification image is ended, the main effect image forming the AT-state notification image is continuously displayed in the first display region of the liquid crystal display 51, and the predetermined transition destination is set in the second display region. After the specific image (credit image, payout number image, mode suggestion image) relating to the state is displayed, control is performed to display the stage switching image that indicates transition to the predetermined state.

According to this configuration, when the specific state relating to the predetermined state is displayed before the stage switching image is displayed when the specific state is shifted to the predetermined state, the main effect image forming the AT state result notification image is displayed. Since the display is continued, the afterglow of the specific state, which is more advantageous than the predetermined state, can be left for a while.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the AT state result notification image when the specific state (AT state) is shifted to the predetermined state (normal state), and then the predetermined state. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform control to display a stage switching image that suggests a transition to a state, but when the sub control unit 91 transitions from a specific state (additional state) to a predetermined state (AT state),
A configuration may be employed in which after displaying the additional state result notification image on the liquid crystal display device 51, the stage switching image that suggests the transition to the predetermined state is displayed. Even in the configuration in which control is performed to display the stage switching image after displaying the addition state result notification image, when the display of the addition state notification image is ended, the addition state notification is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. While continuing to display the main effect image forming the image, a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, mode suggestion image) relating to the predetermined state as the transition destination is displayed in the second display area. In the configuration in which after the display, the control for displaying the stage switching image that suggests the transition to the predetermined state is performed, the afterglow of the specific state, which is more advantageous than the predetermined state, can be left for a while.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and any modification or addition within the scope of the present invention is included in the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine in which the bet number is set by using the medal and the credit as the game value is explained, but the slot in which the bet number is set by using the game ball as the game value. It may be applied to a machine or a full credit type slot machine in which a bet amount is set by using only credit as a gaming value.

Further, in the embodiment and the modification, the example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1 which is an example of a game machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is shot in a game area. It is also applicable to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by doing.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 12a advantageous zone notification LED
41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
A state control means capable of controlling in a plurality of states,
Display means capable of displaying images,
Display control means for controlling to display an image on the display means,
Equipped with
The display area of the display unit includes a first display area in which a main effect image is displayed, and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area,
The plurality of states includes a first state and a second state,
The display control means can control to display a specific image relating to a current state in the second display area,
In relation to the timing when the state control unit controls the second state to the first state, the display control unit,
Control is performed to display a game result notification image for notifying the player of the result of the game in the second state in the first display area in a visually recognizable manner,
Thereafter, control is performed to display a transition suggestion image that suggests a transition to the first state in the first display area and the specific image in the second display area so that the player can visually recognize the transition image.
After that, the gaming machine is controlled such that the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the specific image is displayed in the second display area so as to be visually recognized by the player.

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