JP2020103358A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for attracting attention properly, even when an abnormality occurs.SOLUTION: A sub-control part can perform attention attracting display in result notification during freeze at a bonus finish time, and can perform error display for showing an error state as a special state, when an error occurs. When performing error display, the sub-control part displays the error display more preferentially than the attention attracting display, and performs the attention attracting display again so as to be visible by a player, when the error is cleared and the error display is finished in the case where the error display is displayed more preferentially than the attention attracting display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

As a gaming machine, set a certain number of bets, based on the start operation is accepted,
A slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed or a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. There is a pachinko game machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when played.

As such a gaming machine, as an example of an advantageous state advantageous to the player, there has been proposed one that displays a caution notification image for preventing the player from being entangled in a situation where the player is apt to become enthusiastic about the game, such as when the jackpot gaming state ends. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-154687, A

The technique described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that, for example, display control of a caution notification image when an unexpected situation such as an error or power failure occurs is not considered at all.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably calling attention even when an abnormality occurs.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, if the slot machine 1 is bonus, AT,
In the case of CZ and pachinko gaming machines, advantageous state control means (for example, main controller 41 controlling bonus or AT or CZ) that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state and a small hit gaming state, a main controller of a pachinko gaming machine Is a process of controlling to a big hit game state or a small hit game state),
Specific display means capable of performing a specific display (e.g., a caution display) that calls a player's attention in association with the end of the advantageous state (e.g., a process in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a caution display) )When,
When an abnormality occurs, an abnormality display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 performs an error display) capable of performing an abnormality display (for example, an error display) indicating that it is in an abnormal state (for example, an error state or a special state) Processing) and
When an abnormality occurs in the case where the specific display is being performed, the abnormality display means gives the abnormality display with priority over the specific display (for example, the sub-control unit 91 gives an error display as a result notification or Priority display over display of attention display and selection screen of RT effect),
The specific display means performs the specific display again in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player when the abnormal state is canceled in the case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display ( For example, when the sub-control unit 91 prioritizes the error display over the result notification or the alert display, the alert display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize when the error is canceled and the error display is finished. Do it again).

According to such a configuration, in the case where the abnormal display is given priority over the specific display, the specific display is not performed again in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player when the abnormal state is released. Also, it is possible to suitably call the player's attention.

It is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining display contents controlled by the main control unit, various display devices, output ports to which LEDs are connected, and various display devices. It is a figure for explaining a display mode of various indicator in various control states which a main control part controls. It is a figure for explaining control of various indicator and a display mode of LED in a predetermined game. It is a figure for demonstrating control of the display mode of various indicators and LED in the last game in BB. It is a figure for demonstrating control of the display mode of various indicators and LED in the last game in CB about a modification. It is a figure which shows a 7 segment display device. It is a figure which shows an output port and DG. It is a flowchart which shows the signal switching process performed by the main CPU. It is a figure which shows switching of a selection signal. It is a timing chart at the time of shifting to a special state. It is a timing chart when it changes to a special state about a modification. It is a diagram for explaining an effect at the time of entering a bonus. It is a diagram for explaining an effect when a bonus effect is selected. It is a figure for explaining the effect at the time of notification of winning when a bell is won in the final game of the bonus. It is a figure for explaining an effect at the time of a result alert during freeze. It is a figure for explaining an effect at the time of a result alert during freeze. It is a figure for explaining the production at the time of selecting RT production. 6 is a timing chart of processing by a main control unit and a sub control unit. It is a figure for explaining the production at the time of a result alert during freezing about a modification. It is a figure for explaining the production at the time of a result alert during freezing about a modification. FIG. 38 shows how a specific effect is being executed in the slot machine. It is a timing chart of an execution example of a specific effect. It is a timing chart of the basic pattern of the alert display. FIG. 6A is a timing chart of the first embodiment of a warning display when an error occurs, and FIG. 9B is a timing chart of the second embodiment of a warning display when an error occurs. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of 1st Embodiment of the alerting display at the time of an error occurrence. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of 2nd Embodiment of the alerting display at the time of an error occurrence. 6A is a timing chart of a first embodiment of a caution display when an electric power failure occurs, and FIG. 9B is a timing chart of a second embodiment of a caution display when a power failure occurs. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of 1st Embodiment of the alerting display at the time of a power failure. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of 2nd Embodiment of the alerting display at the time of a power failure. FIG. 9A is a timing chart of the third embodiment of a warning display when an error occurs, and FIG. 9B is a timing chart of the third embodiment of a warning display when a power failure occurs. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of 3rd Embodiment of the alerting display at the time of an error occurrence. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of 3rd Embodiment of the alerting display at the time of an electric power interruption.

A mode for carrying out a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown below.

[Structure of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having a front surface opened, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a 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 kinds of distinguishable symbols are arranged in the same order in a predetermined order. They are installed side by side, and these reels 2L,
Of the symbols arranged in 2C and 2R, three consecutive symbols are displayed in upper, middle, lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided substantially in the center of the front of the slot machine 1 so that they can be seen from the player side. It is arranged.

It should be noted that although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in the present embodiment, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display portion configured to variably display 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 may be provided 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. In addition, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit 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 outlet 9 from 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 the present embodiment, MAXBE operated when setting the maximum number of bets in 3)
T switch 6, settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the bet number are returned), a game Start switch 7 and reel 2 operated when starting
Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping rotation of L, 2C, 2R respectively
, And an effect switch 56 operated by the player at the time of effect are provided so as to be operated by the player.

In the following, the operation on the start switch 7 (for example, the operation of manually pressing the start switch 7) is a “start operation”, and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, the stop switch is The operation of pressing by hand is the "first stop operation", and the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example,
The operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "second stop operation", and the operation to the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "third stop operation". Also referred to as "operation". In addition, the depression (first stop operation) of the first stop switch is released (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch).
"First stop release", release of the second stop switch (second stop operation) is released (that is, release of the stop switch), "second stop release", and third stop Release of the push (third stop operation) on the switch (that is,
Releasing the hand from the stop switch) is also referred to as "third stop release".

On the front of the slot machine 1, a side lamp 27 including a plurality of LEDs is provided beside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided in the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively.
A reel backlight 2 for irradiating light from the back or side of the reel to each of 2R
8L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "reel backlight 28") are provided. Furthermore, above the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface 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 a content thereof when an error occurs. Auxiliary game display 1 that displays an error code indicating
2, 1BETLED14 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, 3BETLED16 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set at 3, Insertion request LED 17 for notifying by lighting of a state in which medals can be inserted, start valid LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is lit, and indication of being controlled to an advantageous section The game display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section LED 19 for notifying by means of, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replaying game is in progress.

[Internal configuration of slot machine 1]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.
Inside the AXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 for illuminating that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid,
Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C,
Left, center, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided to notify by lighting that the operation of stopping the reel by 8R is effective.

Inside the slot machine 1, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by a predetermined key operation, a change of the set value or a confirmation of the set value at that time. A set value display 24 for displaying set values and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided on the hopper tank (not shown) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the slot machine 1. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to any one of the above, and a medal selector having insertion medal sensors 31a, 31b, 31c for detecting medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank side are provided. ing.

Inside the slot machine 1, there are the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the reel motor 32L described above.
, 32C, 32R, reel units including reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R capable of detecting reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, hopper tanks for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and hopper tanks. There is provided a hopper unit including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the medals from the medal payout outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b.

An overflow tank (not shown) is provided at the side of the hopper unit 34 to store medals overflowing from the hopper tank. Inside the overflow tank, a full tank sensor 35a for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

In addition, inside the slot machine 1, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state under normal conditions, will be described later in the setting change state. 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 is provided.

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 who owns the key can operate it. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, only a clerk of the game shop 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, so that only a store clerk who has a predetermined key can operate it.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, with the game control board 40 attached at a predetermined position inside the housing 1a, a 7-segment display is provided on the lower part of the front side (player side) of the game control board 40. A game information display 50 composed of is arranged. With the game control board 40 enclosed in a board case (not shown), the display contents of the game information display 50 can be visually confirmed from the outside of the board case, and the display contents are collected by the main control unit 41. Game information based on the history of games in the slot machine 1 displayed on the game information display 50 (for example, the total number of medals paid out in a predetermined period is divided by the total number of medals used in the game in the period). The payout rate of medals in a predetermined period calculated by the above, and the total number of games controlled in a state advantageous to the player in the predetermined period (BB, advantageous section, etc., described later) is defined as the number of games played in that period. A clerk or the like can recognize the ratio of the number of games controlled to an advantageous state in a predetermined period, which is calculated by dividing the total number of games.

As shown in FIG. 2, 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 sensors 31a, 31b, 31c, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, Payout sensor 34
c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset/setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals of these connected switches are input. Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit indicator 11, game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3.
BET LEDs 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, advantageous section LE
D19, LED 20 during replay, LED BET switch valid, left, center, right stop L
ED22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, hopper motor 34b, game information display 50 are connected, and these electric parts are game control board 40. It is designed to be driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the.

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.

The main control unit 41 performs various controls for advancing the game in response to the detection of an operation accompanying the advancing of the game, and also transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

Further, as will be described later, the main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and switches the various switches. A process of gradually shifting according to a change in the detection state is executed. The main control unit 41 also executes a timer interrupt process at regular time intervals (in this embodiment, about 0.56 milliseconds). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process is set to a time longer than the combined time of the process that repeats according to the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process. Between the next timer interrupt process, the process that repeats depending on the control state must be completed at least once.

The production control board 90 is connected with production devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), speakers 53, 54, a production switch 56, a side lamp 27, and reel backlights 28L, 28c, 28R. These effect devices are driven under the control of the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 can receive the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and perform various kinds of control for performing an effect.

[Setting value]
The slot machine 1 of the present 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
The payout rate is the highest, and the payout rate is lower as the value becomes smaller 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 becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage becomes gradually lower.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset/setting switch 38. Transition to change state. When the reset/setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value is changed to 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.

[Processing regarding games]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is set according to the gaming state, and the game is performed on the condition that the prescribed number of bets set according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated at the time when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage. It is defined as a line. Although only one pay line is applied in the present embodiment, a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

In the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the case of the present embodiment, the pay line LN is always activated.
The activated winning line LN is simply referred to as a winning line.) A winning combination is achieved when a combination of symbols called a winning combination is prepared. The winning combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

When a game is played 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 a bet number using credits. When the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. It should be noted that 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.

When the start switch 7 is operated (pressed by hand) while the game can be started, each reel 2
L, 2C, 2R are rotated, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously changed. While the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are being rotated, either stop switch 8L, 8C
, 8R is operated (pressed by hand), the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped,
The design of the reel is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result. In addition, each reel 2L, 2
The rotations of C and 2R are stopped on condition that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are pressed by hand. In other words, after each stop switch is pressed by hand, the rotation of each reel is stopped and the design is led out to the see-through window 3 even in a state where the press switch is maintained without being released.

In the stop control, the reels 2L, 2C, which correspond to the operation, are operated within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds in this embodiment)) from the time when the operation is performed on each stop switch.
The control for stopping the rotation of 2R is performed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotation)×20 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 20 frames)=1600
Since the symbols for the frames are changed, it is possible to pull in the symbols for up to 4 frames until the predetermined maximum stop delay time (190 ms) elapses. That is,
In the stop control, one symbol is selected from the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the symbols up to four frames ahead, and the symbols for a total of five frames (withdrawal range). Then, it can be led out to the reels 2L, 2R, 2R.

Then, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped to complete one game, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a winning combination) on the pay line LN is set for each reel 2L, 2C, 2
When the player stops as a result of displaying R, a prize is generated, and the number of medals determined according to the prize is awarded to the player and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in the present 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 the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the state of the game is shifted to the game state corresponding to the combination of the symbols. ..

As described above, the rotation of each reel is stopped on condition that each stop switch is manually pressed (that is, the third stop operation is performed), but the rotation is maintained without being released. In this state, the main control unit 41 does not execute the winning determination process. The main control unit 41 performs the winning determination process on the condition that the third stop operation is performed and then the pressing of the stop switch in the third stop operation is released (that is, the third stop release is performed). To execute. The main control unit 41 executes a prize determination process to determine whether or not a prize has been generated according to the display result of each reel, and to give the player the number of medals determined according to the prize. To grant.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 determines that a winning has occurred in the winning determination process,
If the winning is a small win, processing such as credit addition and medal payout based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small win, and in the case of a re-playing role, a replay that can specify the type of re-playing role The process of setting the game flag in the RAM 41c and allowing the replay game to be given is performed.

Further, when the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process, it sends a winning determination command that can specify the type of winning that has occurred to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect (winning notification described later) for notifying the occurrence of winning based on the winning determination command.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the game end processing after executing the winning determination processing. In the process at the end of the game, the main control unit 41 performs freeze control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined time, and also transmits a freeze command to the effect that the freeze control is performed to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91, based on the freeze command, matches the execution time of the freeze control executed on the main control unit 41 side with the liquid crystal display 51.
And the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to execute the effect for freeze.

In the present embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated when the operation of the start switch 7 is valid.
When the operation is detected, the game starts, and when all reels stop, the game ends. Further, the control of one unit for executing the game (game control) 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 is determined according to the gaming state, and it is possible to start the next game without the need to set the bet number and the small winning combination with payout of medals. There are a re-play role accompanied by the addition of a replay game and a special role accompanied by a transition to a game 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, the main control unit 41
Whether or not to allow the winning of each winning combination described above is determined by using a random number before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived (specifically, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do.

Of the winning flags of each combination, the winning flags of the small combination and the re-game combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag of the special combination is The flag is valid until the combination of the allowed combinations is prepared, 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 will not be invalidated and will be carried over to the next game. It has become.

In the slot machine 1, the winning line LN of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at the end of one game
A prize is generated when a predetermined symbol combination of the winning combination is derived as a display result. In addition, when the symbol combination of the special combination (for example, “7-7-7”) is stopped on the pay line LN, the special combination is won and the special state is changed to BB (big bonus). Transfer.

BB is a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, the payout number of medals is 296).
It is a gaming state in which the RB is continuously controlled until the number of pieces exceeds). RB is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than other gaming states because the winning probability of a small winning combination in the internal lottery is increased, and when a predetermined number of games is exhausted during RB, or When the winning combination of a predetermined type (any type is possible) is won a predetermined number of times, whichever comes first, the game state ends. In the RB controlled during the BB, the special combination and the re-game combination are excluded from the lottery in the internal lottery, so that the winning probability of the small combination is higher than that in the state not controlled by the BB (RB). Probability, the payout rate of medals per game is 100%
It is supposed to exceed.

In the slot machine 1, in the internal lottery, the general role that is won in duplicate with the special role (hereinafter,
It is called a duplicate winning combination. ) Is provided, and when the duplicate winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the special winning combination can be also won, and the symbol combination forming the overlapping winning combination is the reel 2L, By stopping at 2C and 2R, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the special role may have been elected.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, stop operation order, 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 an AT target winning combination). For the AT target combination, for example, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode determined in advance, a combination which is a more advantageous stop mode than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode, , A combination in which a more advantageous stop mode is stopped when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode than when a stop operation is performed in another operation mode is included.
Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode involving the addition 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 becomes a notification period in which navigation notification can be executed in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is notified by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT). Main control unit 4
1 is an advantageous section lottery for determining whether or not to control an advantageous section that is controlled to an advantageous state for a player when a predetermined predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and wins the advantageous section lottery. By doing so, the control of the advantageous section is started from the end of the game in which the lottery condition for performing the advantageous section lottery is satisfied. During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by winning the navigation target combination (push forward combination) according to the game state, thereby executing the navigation notification, which is advantageous for the player. Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operation mode (for example,
The operation mode is notified by using the game auxiliary display device 12 and a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. A navigation effect to be notified by using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like is executed. The push order combination corresponds to the push order bell in which the bell wins when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode corresponding to the selected push order combination, and the push order combination in which the operation mode of the player is won. The push order replay in which the replay wins when the operation mode matches is included. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode informed by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to surely win the push winning combination won in the internal lottery. In the control of the advantageous zone, the advantageous zone LED 19 is turned on to notify that the advantageous zone is being controlled.

[Regarding Control of Display Mode of the Game Auxiliary Display 12 by the Main Control Unit 41]
Next, display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 performed by the main control unit 41 and 1 to 3 BE
The control of the display mode of the LEDs such as the TLEDs 14 to 16 will be described based on FIGS. 3 to 6.

The I/O port 41d included in the main control unit 41 has a game control board 40 as described later.
As output ports for outputting a light emission signal for controlling the light emission mode to each of the display devices and the LED devices connected to, for example, a first output port 61, a second output port 62, a third output port 63 and the like are included. Each of the first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63 is composed of eight output terminals, and a predetermined output terminal is provided with a display device and LEDs, which will be described later. A signal line for a light emission signal or a selection signal for causing the section to emit light is connected.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining display contents of various display devices controlled by the main controller 41, output ports to which LEDs are connected, and various display devices. As shown in FIG. 3, the credit indicator 1 is attached to the first output port 61 and the third output port 63 of the output ports.
1, the game auxiliary display 12, the set value display 24, 1-3BETLED14~16, request LED17, start valid LED18, advantageous zone LED19, LED20 during replay is connected, the second output port 62 of the output port. And the game information display 50 is connected to the third output port 63.

The credit display device 11 is composed of two 7-segment display devices and can display a 2-digit number or symbol. Each 7-segment display device has a number (for example, “1” or the like) or symbol (for example, “ −
It is possible to display that the credit value or the setting is being changed.

The game auxiliary display device 12 is composed of two 7-segment display devices and can display a 2-digit number, a symbol, or an alphabetic character, and each 7-segment display device has a number (for example, “1” or the like) or a symbol ( For example,
By displaying "-" etc.) and English letters (for example, "E", "r" etc.), the value of the number of medals to be paid out in association with the winning of the small winning combination, and the fact that the setting is being changed will occur. It is possible to display an error code indicating the content of the error being displayed and a navigation notification indicating the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player.

The set value display 24 is configured by one 7-segment display and can display a one-digit number or the like. By displaying a number (for example, “1”) on the 7-segment display, the slot machine is displayed. The set value set to 1 can be displayed.

1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are each configured by one LED.
When the ET LED 14 lights up, it informs that the first bet number has been set, and 2BET
When the LED 15 is turned on, the fact that the number of bets on the second bet has been set is notified, and 3BETLE is set.
When D16 is turned on, it informs that the third bet number is set.

The insertion request LED is made up of one LED, and when the insertion request LED is turned on, it informs that the medal insertion unit 4 is ready to insert medals.

The start valid LED 18 is composed of one LED, and the start valid LED
By turning on 18, the bet number of the specified number required to start the game is set,
It informs that the operation acceptance of the start switch 7 is valid.

The advantageous zone LED 19 is composed of one LED, and the advantageous zone LED 19 lights up to notify that the advantageous zone LED 19 is controlled to the advantageous zone.

The game information display device 50 is composed of four 7-segment display devices and can display two sets of two-digit numbers, symbols, and alphabets. Each 7-segment display device has a number (for example, "1", etc.) By displaying an alphabetic character (for example, “A”), it is possible to display an abbreviation indicating the type of game information based on the history of the game, the payout rate, the ratio, and the like.

The main control unit 41, when the game is advanced by the above-described main processing, and each time a predetermined display switching condition is satisfied, data of information related to the game set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (for example, credits). Or display number of coins), display data (8-bit data for bit control (for example, "00000001")) for displaying information about the game on the above-mentioned various display devices and LEDs is created. Then, it is set in the output buffer provided for each output port in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the main control unit 41 performs the bit control described later in the timer interrupt process to turn on a predetermined light emitting unit in a predetermined display device specified based on the display data set in the output buffer. The light emission signal and the selection signal for controlling the light emission mode or the non-light emission mode are controlled to be output from a predetermined output port. As a result, information relating to the game according to the progress of the game is displayed and notified by a predetermined display device or the like.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the main control unit 41 is set in the slot machine 1 in a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed by an operation of a store clerk of the store in which the slot machine 1 is installed. The player confirms the setting confirmation state that displays the set value, the error state in which the progress of the game is disabled due to the occurrence of the error, and the medal set in the credit or bet number according to the operation of the settlement switch 10 by the player or the like. Display data is created and output based on the data of information about the game each time a predetermined display switching condition is satisfied according to the control state such as the settlement state to be returned to, the game state and the game state (during non-game state). By setting it in the buffer, it is controlled to display information about the game on a predetermined display device or the like.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining display modes of various display devices in various control states controlled by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 4A, the main control unit 41 starts the setting change state by turning on the power of the slot machine 1 with the setting key switch 37 turned on, and the main processing is performed. By creating display data for displaying "-" on each 7-segment display of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, the output of the output port to which the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 are connected Set to output buffer. Also,
The main processing refers to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to identify which of the setting values set in the slot machine 1 is "1" to "6", and displays the display data for displaying the value of the setting value. It is created and set in the output buffer of the output port to which the set value display 24 is connected. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the credit indicator 11
, "---" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and a number indicating the set value is displayed on the set value display 24. By displaying "--" on the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12,
By notifying that the setting is being changed and displaying a number on the setting value display 24, the selectable setting value is notified.

In the setting change state, it is detected that the start switch 7 is in the ON state as a display switching condition, so that the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 1 are displayed in the main process.
The display data for displaying "---" in 2 is set in the output buffers of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, and the display data for displaying "0" in the set value display 24 is created. It is created and set in the output buffer of the set value display 24. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the display of the set value display 24 is set to "0" while the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 continue to be displayed as "--". Switch. By switching the display of the set value display 24 to "0", the start switch 7 is operated to notify that a new set value has been set.

After that, as the display switching condition, by turning off the setting key switch 37, the main control unit 41 causes the main process to display "_0"("_" is a light-off mode (non-display mode)) as a credit. Data is created and set in the output buffer of the output port to which the credit indicator 11 is connected. In addition, the game auxiliary display 12 and the set value display 2
Display data for turning off 4 is created and set in the output buffers of the game auxiliary display 12 and the set value display 24. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, "_0" is displayed on the credit display device 11, and the game auxiliary display device 12 and the set value display device 24 are displayed.
Is turned off. The display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 is "---
By switching to a display mode other than “” and setting the display mode of the set value display unit 24 to the off mode, the fact that the setting change state has ended is notified.

In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 controls the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16
, Input request LED17, start effective LED18, advantageous zone LED19, LE during replay
The display data set in the output buffer of D20 is maintained without being updated. At the start of the setting change state, display data to be turned off is set in the display buffer of these LEDs, and these LEDs are controlled to be turned off during the setting change state. ing.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the main control unit 41 starts the setting confirmation state by turning on the setting key switch 37 during the non-playing game in which the game is not being performed, and the main processing is performed. By referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the setting value set in the slot machine 1 is specified as "1" to "6", and display data for displaying the value of the setting value is created. , Set to the output buffer of the output port to which the set value display 24 is connected. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, a number indicating the set value is displayed on the set value display 24 to notify the set value that has been set.

After that, as the display switching condition, the setting key switch 37 is turned off, so that the main control unit 41 creates the display data for turning off the set value display 24, and the set value display 2
Set to 4 output buffer. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the set value display 24 is controlled to be in the off state to notify that the setting change state has ended.

In the setting confirmation state, the main control unit 41 maintains the display data set in the output buffers of the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12 without updating them.
At the start of the setting confirmation state, display data indicating the credit value is set in the output buffer of the credit display unit 11, and the credit display unit 1 is in the setting confirmation state.
The display mode of 1 is controlled to the credit value (any number from "_0" to "50"). Further, in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, display data to be turned off when no medals have been paid out in the previous game is set, and when medals have been paid out in the previous game. Display data for displaying the number of payouts is set, and if the previous game was the last game in BB, the display data is set to be turned off, and the game auxiliary display device 12 is set in the setting confirmation state. The display mode of is controlled to the display mode according to the situation of the previous game.

Also, in the setting confirmation state, the main control unit 41 displays the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16
, Input request LED17, start effective LED18, advantageous zone LED19, LE during replay
The display data set in the output buffer of D20 is maintained without being updated. At the start in the setting confirmation state, display data indicating a display mode according to the previous game situation is set in the display buffer of these LEDs, and these LEDs are set in the setting change state.
The kind is controlled to a display mode according to the situation of the previous game.

As shown in FIG. 4(c), the main control unit 41 controls to an error state when an error occurs so as to disable the progress of the game. At the start of the error state, the display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 by the main process is transferred to the RAM 41c.
Stored in a predetermined area and saved. At the start of the error state, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is the same as the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the setting confirmation state, which indicates the number of medals to be paid out according to the previous game situation. Or it is off.

After that, by referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the type of error that has occurred is identified, display data for displaying an error code indicating the error that has occurred is created, and the game auxiliary display 12 is connected. Set to the output buffer of the output port that is connected. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, alphabetic characters and numbers indicating the error code are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (in the present embodiment, "E" indicating the error code and the number "1" indicating the type of error).
~ Any number of "8") is displayed to inform the type of error that has occurred.

Then, as a display switching condition, the reset switch 23 or the reset/setting switch 3 is used.
By performing the reset operation by the operation of 8, the display data saved at the start of the error state is specified by referring to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12. And terminate the error state. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the display mode of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is controlled based on the display data of the output buffer, and the game auxiliary display unit is displayed in the display mode before the error state is started. 12 display modes are controlled.

In the error state, the main control unit 41 maintains the display data set in the output buffer of the credit display unit 11 without updating it as in the setting confirmation state described above. In the error state, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is controlled to the credit value (any one of "_0" to "50").

In addition, during the error state, the main control unit 41, the 1~3BETLED14~16,
Input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, advantageous section LED 19, replaying LED
The display data set in the 20 output buffers is maintained without being updated. At the start during the error state, display data indicating a display mode according to the previous game situation is set in the display buffer of these LEDs, and during the error state, these LEDs are set to the previous values. The display mode is controlled according to the situation of the game.

As shown in FIG. 4D, the main control unit 41 operates the settlement switch 10 to ON during a non-playing game in which no game is being played, so that the medals stored in the credits are paid out from the medals. After starting the payment state returned from 9, the game auxiliary display 1 by the main processing
The display data for displaying the value calculated by subtracting the credit value displayed in 2 by 1 is set and set in the output buffer of the output port to which the game auxiliary display 12 is connected, and at least The process of waiting until the timer interrupt process for one time is performed, the game auxiliary display 1
It is repeated sequentially until the display mode of 2 becomes "0".

Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process during execution of the settlement process, the credit value displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is sequentially subtracted by one, and finally "0" is displayed. Then, the fact that the settlement processing has been performed is notified.

In the payment state, the main control unit 41 maintains the display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 without updating it as in the setting confirmation state. During the payment state, the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to the display mode according to the situation of the previous game.

Further, at the start of the payment state, the main control unit 41 determines 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 1
6, input request LED17, start effective LED18, advantageous zone LED19, L during replay
In the output buffer of the ED20, set display data for turning off these LEDs,
These LEDs are controlled to be turned off.

Next, display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 performed by the main control unit 41 in a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB (a game other than the last game in the BB and a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB). The control of the display mode of LEDs such as 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining control of various display devices and LED display modes in a predetermined game.

One game is started when the specified number of bets is set and the operation acceptance by the start switch 7 is valid, and the start switch 7 is operated in the ON state, and all reels 2L
, 2C, 2R are rotated at a predetermined constant speed, and then stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to stop the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R, thereby ending the process. Then, when the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the symbol combination of the small winning combination is stopped on the pay line LN, the winning of the small winning occurs and a predetermined number of medals are generated. Are paid out from the medal payout exit 9. After that, a game end initialization process for initializing a predetermined area to be initialized for each game in the storage area of the RAM 41c is performed, and the control of one game is ended. After that, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or MAXBE
Control of setting the number of bets is performed by operating the T switch 6, and a predetermined number of bets is set, so that the operation acceptance by the start switch 7 is validated. Then, when the operation acceptance is activated, the start switch 7 is operated to start the control of the next game. When a predetermined display switching condition is satisfied according to the progress of such a game, the main control unit 41 displays the game auxiliary display 12 and other display devices and 1-3 BETL.
By setting the predetermined display data in the output buffer of LEDs such as ED14-16,
The display is controlled in a predetermined display mode.

As shown in FIG. 5, at the start of the game, that is, when the start switch 7 is turned ON in the state where the specified number of bets is set, the credit indicators 11, 1-BETLED 14-
16, each of the display data of the advantageous zone LED 19 and the replaying LED 20 is maintained in the display mode by maintaining the data set in the corresponding output buffer at the time of or after the end of the previous game. On the other hand, when the game is a game in an advantageous section and the AT target winning combination is won by the internal lottery, the display data of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is advantageous for the player according to the AT target winning combination. The display data for displaying the navigation information capable of specifying the operation mode (stop order, stop timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the game auxiliary display is performed. The display mode of the container 12 is controlled by the navigation notification display,
When the game is not a game in the advantageous section or when the AT target combination is not won, the display data for controlling the turn-off mode is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the game auxiliary display is performed. The container 12 is controlled to the off state. Also, the input request LED 17 and the start valid L
The display data of the ED 18 is set in the output buffer of each LED so that the display data for controlling the extinguishing mode is set, and the closing request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are controlled to be extinguished.

After one game is started and all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated at a predetermined constant speed, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to stop the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R. In the period until it is done, an indicator such as the credit indicator 11 and 1 to 3 BE
The display data of the LEDs such as the TLEDs 14 to 16 is not updated, and the display mode of these indicators and the like is maintained.

When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the credit indicator 1
The display data of 1, the game auxiliary display 12, the advantageous zone LED 19, and the LED 20 during replay can be updated.

When the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, the symbol combination of the small winning combination is stopped on the pay line LN, and when the medals are paid out, the display data on the credit indicator 11 is the maximum credit value. (In the present embodiment, the payout number of medals is updated so as to be incremented by 1 in the range up to “50”, and is sequentially set in the output buffer of the credit indicator 11.
The display mode of the credit indicator 11 is updated so as to be the credit value after adding the number of payouts. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of the re-play combination is stopped on the pay line LN, or the symbol combination constituting any combination is not stopped on the pay line LN, which is a case where the symbol combination is out, and when the medal is not paid out. The display data of the credit indicator 11 is not updated, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is maintained.

Further, when there is a payout of medals, the display data of the game auxiliary display 12 is updated so as to be incremented by 1 up to a value indicating the number of paid-out medals, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is updated. Are sequentially set to, and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is updated to a value indicating the number of payouts. On the other hand, when no medals are paid out, the display data for controlling the turn-off mode is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be turned off.

When the medals are paid out, the display data of the insertion request LED 17 is the display data for controlling the lighting mode after the update of the display data of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is completed. It is set in the output buffer of the closing request LED 17, and the closing request LED 17 is controlled to be in a lighting state. In addition, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the winning combination of the winning lines LN is not stopped, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and become one. Input request LED1 when the game is finished
The display data for controlling the lighting mode as the display data of 7 is set in the output buffer of the closing request LED 17, and the closing request LED 17 is controlled to be in the lighting state. Meanwhile, reel 2
When the symbol combination of the re-gaming combination is stopped on the pay line LN when L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the display data in the output buffer of the input request LED 17 is not updated, but is turned off. The display data to be controlled is maintained as it is, and the closing request LED 17 is maintained in the off state.

Further, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the symbol combination of the re-play combination is stopped on the pay line LN, and when the re-play is given, the LED 20 during the replay is turned on as the display data. The display data for controlling the mode is set in the output buffer of the replaying LED 20, and the replaying LED 20 is controlled to be in the lighting state. Also, start valid LE
As the display data of D18, the display data for controlling the lighting mode is the start valid LE.
It is set in the output buffer of D18, and the start valid LED 18 is controlled to the lighting state.
On the other hand, when the replay is not given, the display data for controlling the extinguishing mode is set in the output buffer of the replaying LED 20 as the display data of the replaying LED 20, and the replaying LED 20 is controlled to be extinguished. It

Further, if it is determined that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are controlled to the advantageous section when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped or is in the advantageous section, as data for display of the advantageous section LED 19,
The display data for controlling the lighting mode is set in the output buffer of the advantageous zone LED 19, and the advantageous zone LED 19 is controlled to the lighting state. On the other hand, when it is not determined to control the advantageous zone and when it is not in the advantageous zone, the display data for controlling the light-off mode is set in the output buffer of the advantageous zone LED19 as the display data of the advantageous zone LED19. Then, the advantageous section LED 19 is controlled to be in the off state.

The main control unit 41 stops the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, performs the process related to the payout of medals and the provision of the replay according to the result of the game, and then executes the initialization process at the end of the game. Then, of the storage area of the RAM 41c, a predetermined area to be initialized for each game is initialized. At this time, the predetermined area to be initialized includes a storage area for game data relating to the game, for example, a lottery result of the internal lottery, data for information on the game that is the basis for creating display data of the number of payouts, and the like. Therefore, these data are initialized by the game end initialization process and erased from the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Further, the predetermined area initialized by the game end initialization process does not include various display devices and output buffers of LEDs, and the various display devices even after the game end initialization process is executed. The display mode of the LEDs and the like is maintained based on the display data set in each output buffer.

Note that a predetermined area of the RAM 41c including each output buffer is backed up by a backup power supply, so that even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the stored contents are retained as long as the backup power supply is supplied. Therefore, when the slot machine 1 recovers from the power failure, it is possible to recover with the display data at the time of the power failure set in each output buffer.

In the non-game after the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in the game and after the payout process and the initialization process at the end of the game are finished, when the re-game is not given in the previous game, Maintains the display mode of 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 in the display mode at the end of the previous game until the operation of setting the number of bets is performed by inserting a medal from the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. While waiting, while the replay is given in the previous game, the display mode of various indicators and LEDs is maintained in the display mode at the end of the previous game until the start switch 7 is operated. Wait while waiting.

During the non-game, when the medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and the first medal is set as the bet number, the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 have the display data for controlling the off mode. Is set. After that, display data for controlling the lighting mode is set in the output buffer of the 1-BET LED 14, and the 1-BET LED 14 is controlled to be in the lighting state.
After that, every time the second and third medals are set as the bet number, 2BETLED15,
The display data for controlling the lighting mode is set in the output buffer of the 3BETLED 16,
These LEDs are controlled to a lighting state.

In addition, when the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 during non-game, the display data of the credit indicator 11 indicates the number of medals required to set a specified number of bets from credits. The credit indicator 1 is updated with the data that displays the value after subtraction.
The display mode of 1 is controlled to a value after setting a specified number of bets (not shown).

Also, during non-play, when three medals are set as the number of bets, the start valid LE is set.
Display data for controlling the lighting mode is set in the output buffer of D18, and the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be in the lighting state.

As described above, in the predetermined game (a game other than the last game in the BB and a game in the normal state where the game is not controlled by the BB), when payout of medals is performed when the game is finished,
The display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled so as to display the number of medals to be paid out, and thereafter,
In order to start the next game, the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the bet number of the specified number is set, so that the display mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to the off state or the navigation notification display. Then, the display of the number of paid-out medals is completed.

Further, the display modes of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be in a lighting state when the bet number is set to start the game, that is, to be in a lighting state before the game is finished. Therefore, the lighting state is maintained even after the end of the game. Then, by inserting a medal from the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6, the number of bets for starting the next game is set, so that the display mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 is once set. It is controlled to be turned off, and the notification of the setting of the bet number of the previous game is ended. And 1-3 BET depending on the number of bets set to start the next game
The display mode of the LEDs 14 to 16 is controlled to be in a lighting state.

Next, regarding the control of the display mode of the display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 and the LED devices such as the 1-3BET LEDs 14 to 16 performed by the main control unit 41 in the last game in BB,
It will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows various indicators and LEDs in the last game in BB.
It is a figure for demonstrating control of the display mode of. Since the control of the display mode of the display devices and the like in the last game in BB includes the same configuration as the control of the display mode of the display devices and the like in the predetermined game different from the last game in BB described above. The differences will be mainly described below.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main controller 41 does not control the AT while controlling the BB, and in the last game of the BB, the start switch 7 is used to start the game. When is operated, as the display data of the game auxiliary display 12, the display data for controlling the light off state is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the game auxiliary display 12 is turned off. It is controlled by the state.

Further, after starting the control of the BB, the main control unit 41 totals the total payout number of medals in the BB that are paid out in accordance with the winning of the small win at the end of each game, and the total payout of medals in the BB. It is determined whether the number of sheets exceeds a predetermined number (296 in this embodiment) set in advance. Then, when it is determined that the total payout number of medals in the BB exceeds the predetermined number, the game is specified as the last game in the BB, and the game end initialization process at the end of the game is executed. After that, when the BB ends, a unique BB end process is performed to end the control of the BB. The game end initialization process and the BB end process are processes included in the game end process described above.

In the process at the time of ending the BB, after performing a freeze control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined time period, at the time of ending the BB in which the initialization target area in the RAM 41c is initialized based on the initialization table at the time of ending the BB. Perform initialization processing.

The freeze control is performed at the end of BB by the main control unit 41, so that the sub control unit 91 uses the rendering device such as the liquid crystal display 51 for a predetermined time during which the progress of the game is delayed by the freeze control. It is possible to perform an effect related to the end of (for example, an effect that suggests the end of BB or an effect that informs the game history such as the number of paid out medals in BB).

R initialized based on the initialization table at BB end by the initialization process at BB end
In the initialization target area of the AM 41c, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and 1 to 3 BE
The area in which the output buffers of the TLEDs 14 to 16 are set is included, and by the initialization processing at the end of the BB, the display data of the game auxiliary display device 12 and 1 to 3 BETLE are included.
The display data of D14 to 16 are initialized. After that, bit control is performed by the timer interrupt process, based on the display data of the game auxiliary display 12 in the initialized state and the display data of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 in the initialized state, The display modes of the game auxiliary display device 12 and the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be in the off state.

As shown in FIG. 6, by performing the BB end initialization process in the BB end process,
At the end of the last game in BB, the game auxiliary display 12 and 1-3BETLED1
The display data in each of the output buffers 4 to 16 is initialized, and
By being updated to the display data for controlling D in the off state, the game auxiliary indicators 12 and 1
The ~3BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be in the off state.

On the other hand, at the end of the last game in BB, the display data in each output buffer such as the credit indicator 11, the start valid LED 18, the advantageous zone LED 19, the replaying LED 20 is not initialized, and at the end of the game The display mode of is maintained even after the end of BB. In the BB end process, before performing the BB end initialization process, the display data of the credit indicator 11, the start valid LED 18, the advantageous zone LED 19, the replaying LED 20, etc. is initialized by the BB end initialization process. Are saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c that is not converted, and after the initialization processing at the end of the BB, the saved display data is displayed on the credit indicator 11, the start valid LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19,
The display mode at the end of the last game of BB may be maintained even after the end of BB by returning to each output buffer such as the LED 20 during replay.

Thus, in the last game in BB, when the payout of medals is performed when the game is finished, the display mode of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is controlled to display the number of paid-out medals. It After that, when the control of the BB ends, the initialization processing at the end of the BB is performed,
By controlling the game auxiliary display 12 to the off state and ending the display of the number of paid-out medals,
After the above-described predetermined game (a game other than the last game in BB and a game in a normal state not controlled by BB) is ended, the timing for ending the display of the number of paid-out medals (in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set The display of the payout number of medals can be ended at a timing different from when the start switch 7 is turned on).

Further, by including the RAM area of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 in the initialization table used for the BB ending initialization process, after the last game in BB, the BB ending initialization process causes the game auxiliary display. The display data of the display 12 is initialized and the game auxiliary display 12
Since the display mode of is controlled to the off state, in order to specify whether it is the last game or the predetermined game in BB, depending on the difference in the timing when the notification of the number of payouts by the game auxiliary display 12 is finished. , It is not necessary to perform a process separate from the BB end initialization process at the end of the last game in BB.

In the last game in BB, the display mode of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is controlled to a lighting state when the bet number is set to start the game, that is, before the last game in BB is finished. The lighting state is controlled, and the lighting state is maintained even after the end of the game. After that, when the control of the BB is ended, the initialization processing at the end of the BB is performed to control the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 in the off state, and to end the notification of the bet number set in the game, After the above-mentioned predetermined game (a game other than the last game in BB and a game in a normal state not controlled by BB) is ended, the timing for ending the notification of the set bet number (medals are inserted from the medal insertion portion 4) Or MAXBET switch 6
It is possible to end the notification of the set bet number at a timing different from that when the bet number is set by the operation of.

In addition, 1 to 3 BETLED14 is added to the initialization table used for the initialization process at the end of BB.
After including the RAM area of the output buffer of ~16, after the last game in BB, BB
The display data of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 is initialized by the initialization processing at the end, and the display mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 is controlled to the off state.
Due to the difference in the timing when the notification of the set number of bets by the LEDs 14 to 16 is completed,
In order to specify whether it is the last game in the BB or the predetermined game, it is not necessary to perform a process different from the BB end initialization process at the end of the last game in the BB.

In addition, R of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 which is initialized by the initialization process at the end of BB
The RAM area of the AM area and the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 may be set to be continuous with the RAM area initialized by the game end initialization processing,
It may be configured such that it is set so as not to be continuous with the RAM area initialized by the game end initialization processing.

In addition, in the present embodiment, after the end of the last game in BB, after the game end initialization process, the BB end initialization process is performed, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 is based on the initialization table. The RAM area and the RAM areas of the output buffers of the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 are initialized, but the RAM areas of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and 1 to
The RAM area of the output buffer of the 3BETLEDs 14 to 16 is set to an area that is continuous with a predetermined area initialized by the game end initialization processing, and in the game end initialization processing at the end of the last game in BB, for example, RAM area of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12,
1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 output buffer RAM area and a predetermined area to be initialized by the game end initialization process including a series of start and end addresses are specified, and an area between these addresses By collectively initializing, after the end of the last game in BB, the RAM area of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and 1-3BETLED
Initialize the RAM area of the output buffers 14 to 16, and the game auxiliary display devices 12 and 1 to 3
A configuration may be used in which the BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be turned off.

In the example described above, the main controller 41 has a controllable configuration such that the game state is not controlled by the BB and is controlled by the BB, and the last game in the BB is the predetermined state. After the end, when the game auxiliary display 12 informs the payout number of medals as the information about the game, the fact that the control of BB is completed as the first condition is satisfied, and thus the game auxiliary display 12 After the notification of the information about the game by is ended, and the predetermined game different from the last game in the BB in the predetermined state (the game in the normal state not controlled by the BB or the game other than the last game in the BB) is finished When the game auxiliary display 12 is informing the number of medals to be paid out as information about the game, the second condition different from the first condition (effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed. ) Is established, the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the main controller 41 sets BB and C as the game state.
It is a configuration that can be controlled to a normal state that is not controlled by B, a state that is controlled by BB, and a state that is controlled by CB, and a game is performed after the last game in BB is finished as the first predetermined state. When the auxiliary display 12 informs the number of medals to be paid out as the information about the game, the fact that the control of the BB is completed as the first condition is satisfied, and the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is notified. After the last game in CB is finished as the second predetermined state, the game auxiliary display 12 is informed of the number of medals to be paid out as information about the game, the second condition different from the first condition. When the condition (the effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed) is satisfied, the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 may be terminated.

FIG. 7: is a figure for demonstrating control of the display mode of various indicators and LED in the last game in CB about a modification. The main control unit 41, as BB and a predetermined state different from the BB, each game until a predetermined end condition (in the present embodiment, the payout number of medals in CB is equal to or more than a predetermined number) is established, CB which is controlled continuously in CT in which all small wins are allowed in internal lottery but withdrawal is restricted for some reels
It can be controlled to.

At the end of the last game in BB, similar to the end of the last game in BB in the above-described first embodiment, the initialization processing at the end of BB is performed, and is specified based on the initialization table at the end of BB. By the initialization of the area where the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the output buffer of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are initialized, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 after the end of BB Is controlled to be turned off (see FIG. 6).

On the other hand, at the end of the last game in CB, a process of initializing the area in which the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are set as in the BB end initialization process Instead, only the game end initialization processing that is performed each time the game ends regardless of whether it is BB or CB is performed, and when the last game in CB ends, the game auxiliary display 12 and The data related to the game (data of the number of payouts, data of the number of bets) which is the basis for creating the display data of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is initialized, but each output of the game auxiliary display 12 and the 1 to 3BETLEDs 14 to 16 The display data set in the buffer is not initialized.

As shown in FIG. 7, since the display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is not initialized after the last game in CB is finished, after the last game in CB, Until the start switch 7 is turned ON with the set number of bets set, the game auxiliary display 12 continues to display the number of medals paid out in the last game in the CB. ing.

In addition, after the last game in CB is finished, the display data set in the output buffers of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is not initialized, so that after the last game in CB, from the medal shooting unit 4 A medal is thrown in or MAXBET switch 6
1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 until the bet number is set by operating
The display showing the number of bets set in the last game in B is continued.

[About 7-segment display]
Next, FIG. 8 shows a 7-segment display which constitutes each of the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the game information display 50. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a 7-segment display. As shown in FIG. 8, the 7-segment display has seven segments, segment A to segment G,
And segment DP (decimal point). For example, when displaying "1" on the 1-segment 7-segment display, segment B and segment C are made to emit light. Thereby, "1" can be displayed on the 7-segment display. Further, in the following, one segment forming 7 segments and one LED such as the 1BETLED 14 are collectively referred to as a “light emitting unit”.

[Control of various indicators and LEDs by the main CPU 41a]
Referring to FIG. 9, various display devices (credit display device 11, game auxiliary display device 12, set value display device 24, game information display device 50) and LEDs (1 to 3 BET) by the main CPU 41a.
LEDs 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, advantageous section LED 19
The control of the light emitting mode of the replaying LED 20) will be described. First, the "digit" will be described. The "digit" is composed of one or more light emitting units. In the following, the digit is also referred to as "DG". Further, two or more DGs are also referred to as a DG group. In the present embodiment, the first DG group includes DG1 to DG6. The second DG group includes DG1 to DG1 included in the first DG group.
DG1 to DG4 different from each DG4 are included. The DG may be called a “group”.

In the example of FIG. 9, DG1 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the first-segment 7-segment display of the credit display 11 and an anode. DG2 of the first DG group includes 7 in the second-segment 7-segment display of the credit display 11.
It is a DG including one segment (segment A to segment G) and an anode. First
DG3 of the DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the first-digit 7-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12, and an anode. DG of the first DG group
Reference numeral 4 is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the second-digit 7-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12, and an anode.

DG5 of the first DG group is a DG including seven LEDs and an anode. 7 LEDs
Are 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, closing request LED17, start valid LED18, advantageous section LED19, and replaying LED, respectively.
Twenty. DG6 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the 7-segment indicator of the set value indicator and an anode.

In FIG. 9, the second digit 7-segment indicator (DG) of the credit indicator 11 of the first DG group is used.
Regarding 2) and the 7-segment display (DG4) of the second digit of the credit display 11 of the second DG group, the segments A to G are collectively described in one block in order to simplify the drawing. There is.

DG1 of the second DG group is a DG including eight segments (segments A to G and segment DP) included in the first-segment 7-segment display unit of the game information display unit and an anode. Similarly, DG2 to DG4 of the second DG group are 7th to 4th digits of the game information display.
8 segments included in the segment display (segment A to segment G and segment DP)
And the anode.

Next, the game control board 40 will be described. On the game control board 40, the main CPU 41
a and a plurality of output ports are mounted. In the example of FIG. 9, as the plurality of output ports,
Although the first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63 are shown, there are actually other output ports.

The first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63 are respectively
It has eight output terminals D0 to D7. Of the eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the first output port 61, the seven light emitting signals D0 to D6 respectively output the light emission signals S0 to S6. Second
Of the eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the output port 62, the eight output terminals D0 to D7 respectively output the light emission signals S10 to S17. In this way, the light emission signals S0 to S6 and the light emission signals S10 to S17 are output separately (from different output ports). Third output port 63
Of the eight output terminals D0 to D7, the six output terminals D0 to D5 output the selection signals DG1 to DG6, respectively.

The selection signal DG is a signal for selecting (designating) the DG of the light emitting unit that is the target of light emission. The light emission signals S0 to S6 are signals that specify the light emission mode of the light emitting unit included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG among the six DGs in the first DG group. The light emission signals S10 to S17 are
It is a signal that specifies the light emission mode of the light emitting unit included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG among the four DGs in the second DG group.

First, the first output port 61 will be described. The signal line from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 is connected to each of the segments A of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment A of DG6, and the 1BETLED 14 of DG5 of the first DG group. Light emission signal S0
Is output from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S0 corresponds to the segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group.
, DG6 segment A, and DG5 1BETLED 14 of the first DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D1 of the first output port 61 is the segment B of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment B of DG6, and the 2BETLE of DG5 of the first DG group.
It is connected to each D15. The light emission signal S1 is controlled by the main CPU 41a.
It is output from the output terminal D1 of the first output port 61. Therefore, the light emission signal S1 is the first
Each segment B of DG1 to DG4 of the DG group, segment B of DG6, and first segment D
It is input to each 2BETLED 15 of the DG5 of the G group.

The signal line from the output terminal D2 of the first output port 61 is a segment C of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, a segment C of DG6, and 3BETLE of DG5 of the first DG group.
It is connected to each D16. The emission signal S2 is controlled by the main CPU 41a.
It is output from the output terminal D2 of the first output port 61. Therefore, the emission signal S2 is the first
Each segment C of DG1 to DG4 of the DG group, segment C of DG6, and first D
It is input to each 3BETLED 16 of the DG5 of the G group.

The signal line from the output terminal D3 of the first output port 61 is a segment D of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, a segment D of DG6, and a replaying L of DG5 of the first DG group.
It is connected to each ED20. The light emission signal S3 is output from the output terminal D3 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S3 includes the segments D of the DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment D of the DG6, and the first segment D of the DG6.
It is input to each of the LEDs 20 during replay of the DG 5 in the DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D4 of the first output port 61 is a segment E of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, a segment E of DG6, and an advantageous section LE of DG5 of the first DG group.
It is connected to each D19. The light emission signal S4 is controlled by the main CPU 41a.
It is output from the output terminal D4 of the first output port 61. Therefore, the light emission signal S4 is the first
Each segment E of DG1 to DG4 of the DG group, segment E of DG6, and first D
It is inputted to each of the advantageous section LEDs 19 of the DG 5 of the G group.

The signal line from the output terminal D5 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment F of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment F of DG6, and each of the start valid LEDs 18 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S5 is output from the output terminal D5 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S5 is
It is inputted to each of the segment F of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment F of DG6, and the start valid LED 18 of the DG5 of the first DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D6 of the first output port 61 is a request for input LE of the segment G of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment G of DG6, and the DG5 of the first DG group.
It is connected to each D17. The light emission signal S6 is controlled by the main CPU 41a.
It is output from the output terminal D6 of the first output port 61. Therefore, the light emission signal S6 is the first
Each segment G of DG1 to DG4 of the DG group, segment G of DG6, and first D
It is inputted to each of the closing request LEDs 17 of the DG 5 of the G group. The output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 is unused.

Next, the second output port 62 will be described. The signal line from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S10 is output from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a.
Is output from. Therefore, the light emission signal S10 is input to each segment A of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D1 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment B of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S11 is output from the output terminal D1 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S11
Is input to each segment B of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D2 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment C of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S12 is output from the output terminal D2 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S12
Is input to each segment C of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D3 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment D of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S13 is output from the output terminal D3 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S13
Is input to each segment D of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D4 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment E of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S14 is output from the output terminal D4 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S14
Is input to each segment E of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D5 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment F of each of DG1 to DG4 in the second DG group. The light emission signal S15 is output from the output terminal D5 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S15
Is input to each segment F of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D6 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment G of each of DG1 to DG4 in the second DG group. The light emission signal S16 is output from the output terminal D6 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S16
Is input to each segment G of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D7 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment DP of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S17 is output from the output terminal D7 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S17
Is input to each segment DP of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

Next, the third output port 63 will be described. The signal line from the output terminal D0 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG1 of the first DG group and the anode of DG1 of the second DG group. The selection signal DG1 is output to the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a.
Is output from the output terminal D0. Therefore, the selection signal DG1 is input to the anode of DG1 of the first DG group and the anode of DG1 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D1 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG2 of the first DG group and the anode of DG2 of the second DG group. The selection signal DG2 is the main CPU
The signal is output from the output terminal D1 of the third output port 63 under the control of 41a. Therefore,
The selection signal DG2 is input to the anode of DG2 of the first DG group and the anode of DG2 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D2 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG3 of the first DG group and the anode of DG3 of the second DG group. The selection signal DG3 is the main CPU
Output from the output terminal D2 of the third output port 63 under the control of 41a. Therefore,
The selection signal DG3 is input to the anode of DG3 of the first DG group and the anode of DG3 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D3 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG4 of the first DG group and the anode of DG4 of the second DG group. The selection signal DG4 is the main CPU
The signal is output from the output terminal D3 of the third output port 63 under the control of 41a. Therefore,
The selection signal DG4 is input to the anode of the DG4 of the first DG group and the anode of the DG4 of the second DG group.

The signal line from the output terminal D4 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG5 of the first DG group. The selection signal DG5 is output from the output terminal D4 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG5 is the DG of the first DG group.
5 is input to the anode.

The signal line from the output terminal D5 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG6 of the first DG group. The selection signal DG6 is output from the output terminal D5 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG6 is the DG of the first DG group.
6 is input to the anode.

Both the output terminal D6 and the output terminal D7 of the third output port 63 are unused. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the selection signals DG1 to DG4 are the first
The DG group and the second DG group are commonly used. In other words, the selection signals DG1 to DG
4 is shared by the first DG group and the second DG group. The selection signals DG5 and DG6 are used in the first DG group but not used in the second DG group.

The output terminals D0 to D6 of the first output port 61 are respectively connected to the output terminals D0 to D0.
This corresponds to each light emitting unit to which the light emitting signal output from each D6 is input. The output terminals D0 to D7 of the second output port 62 correspond to the light emitting units to which the light emission signals output from the output terminals D0 to D7 are input.

For example, the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 is the segment A of DG1 of the first DG group,
It corresponds to segment A of DG2 of the first DG group, segment A of DG3 of the first DG group, segment A of DG4 of the first DG group, 1BETLED of DG5 of the first DG group, and segment A of DG6 of the first DG group. The output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 is connected to the second
Segment A of DG1 of DG group, segment A of DG2 of second DG group, DG of second DG group
3 corresponds to segment A and segment 2 of DG4 in the second DG group. In addition,
In FIG. 9, the signal lines from the output terminals D0 to D6 of the first output port 61, and the second
Signal lines from the output terminals D0 to D7 of the output port 62 are omitted for simplification of the drawing.

Further, regarding unused output terminals (NC: Non-Connect), that is, D7 of the first output port 61 and D6 and D7 of the third output port 63,
In this embodiment, it is grounded. No signal line is wired between the unused output terminal and the light emitting portion.

The anode of each DG is an anode common that is common to the cathodes of the light emitting units included in the DG. For example, the anode of DG1 in the first DG group is an anode common common to the cathodes of the first digit segments A to G of the credit indicator 11.

The main CPU 41a executes bit control (8-bit control) for controlling the first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63. Third output port 6
Regarding the selection signal DG output from the No. 3, for example, when the selection signal DG1 is output, the bit control "00000001" is executed, and when the selection signal DG3 is output, the bit control "00000100" is executed. Execute. Also, in the 8-digit bit notation, the first digit corresponds to the control to the output terminal D0 of each output port, and the eighth digit corresponds to the control to the output terminal D7 of each output port. ..

Further, when the segments A of DG1 to DG4 and DG6 of the first DG group are caused to emit light, the light emission signal S0 is output from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61.
The bit control "000001" is executed. Further, when the segment A of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group is caused to emit light, the light emission signal S0 is output from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62, so that the bit control “00000001” is executed.

When the selection signal DG is output from the third output port 63, the selection signal DG corresponds to D
It is input to the anode of G. Further, when the light emission signal S is output from the first output port 61, the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the corresponding light emitting unit of the DGs in the first DG group.
When the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the light emitting unit, the selection signal D input to the anode
G will flow as a current to the cathode. By the current flowing from the anode to the cathode in this way, the light emitting unit to which the light emission signal S is input emits light.

When the light emission signal S is output from the second output port 62, the light emission signal S is output to the second DG.
It is input to the cathode of the corresponding light emitting portion of the group DG. When the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the light emitting unit, the selection signal DG input to the anode flows as a current to the cathode. By the current flowing from the anode to the cathode in this way, the light emitting unit to which the light emission signal S is input emits light.

Thus, the selection signals DG1 to DG6 output from the third output port 63 are
It can be said that this is a signal for selecting (designating) a DG that causes the light emitting unit to emit light. Further, the light emission signal S0 to light emission signal S6 output from the first output port 61 and the light emission signal S10 to light emission signal S17 output from the second output port 62 are light emission included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG. It can be said that this is a signal for designating the light emission mode of the unit.

Further, in FIG. 9, regarding the signal lines between the respective output terminals and the corresponding light emitting units,
The connection may be made directly or indirectly (for example, via a substrate such as a relay substrate).

The slot machine 1 has a normal state, a setting change state, and a setting confirmation state. The normal state means a state during a game and a state during a game standby (for example, a state where a demo screen is displayed). Hereinafter, as the DG state, a state in which the light emitting unit can emit light (a state in which light can be emitted) is referred to as a “light emission possible state”, and a state in which the light emitting unit cannot emit light is referred to as a “non-light emission state”.

In the normal state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group and DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group are in a light emission enabled state, and the other DGs are in a non-light emission state. In the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, DG6 of the first DG group and DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group are in the light emission enabled state, and the other DGs are in the non-light emission state. As a modification, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group may be in the non-light emitting state. Also,
In the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group may be in the light emission enabled state.

All the DG1 to DG5 included in the first DG group are mounted on the display substrate. The display board is attached to the inside of the slot machine 1 so that the light emitting units included in DG1 to DG5 are exposed to the outside (see the place of the game display unit 13 shown in FIG. 1). The DG 6 included in the first DG group is mounted on the relay board. DG1 to DG4 included in the second DG group are mounted on the game control board 40. In the description of FIG. 9, the DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group and the game control board 40 are described separately, but in reality, the DG1 to DG4 are the game control board 4
It is installed in 0.

Further, the storage area of the slot machine 1 is a game program area in which a game program relating to the progress of a game is stored, a game data area in which game data used by the game program is stored, a game RAM area, and a progress of the game. It includes a non-gaming program area that stores non-gaming programs that are not involved, a non-gaming data area that stores non-gaming data used by the non-gaming program, and a non-gaming RAM area. Further, the game program area, the game data area and the game RAM area are collectively referred to as a game area, and the non-game program area, the non-game data area and the non-gaming RAM area are collectively referred to as a non-game area.

A game program is, for example, a bet for bet number setting, credit settlement, and bet number settlement.
Program for executing processing, internal lottery processing for deciding whether to allow winning by random lottery (internal lottery), reel rotation processing related to reel rotation, payout processing for paying out medals, etc. Is. Further, the non-gaming program includes, for example, test signal output processing, foreign matter detection processing, door monitoring processing, error processing, and the like. The test signal output process is a process for outputting a test signal generated in association with the result of the game. The foreign substance detection process is a process for detecting a foreign substance in the medal passage by an insertion slot sensor that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. The door monitoring process is a process for detecting opening of the front door 1b.
The error process is a process of disabling the game when an error is detected.

The light emitting unit included in the DG of the first DG group is a light emitting unit related to the progress of the game. Therefore, the process to the first output port 61, which is the output port corresponding to the first DG group (the process of creating the light emission signal of the first DG group), is the process executed by the game program. Below, the processing executed by the game program is referred to as “in-capacity processing”.

On the other hand, the light emitting unit included in the DG of the second DG group is a light emitting unit that is not related to the progress of the game.
Therefore, processing to the second output port 62, which is the output port corresponding to the second DG group (second
The process of creating the light emission signal of the DG group) is a process executed by the non-gaming program.
Below, the processing executed by the non-gaming program is referred to as “out-of-capacity processing”.

In this way, since the in-capacity processing and the out-of-capacity processing can be divided according to the output port, as compared with the gaming machine in which the in-capacity processing and the out-of-capacity processing are mixed for one output port. The processing load can be reduced.

[Signal switching processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the signal switching process executed by the main CPU 41a. This signal switching process is executed in the timer interrupt process executed every predetermined period (0.56 ms in this embodiment).

First, in step ST1, the main CPU 41a clears the selection signal DG from the third output port 63. Here, in the present embodiment, “clearing a signal” means executing bit control “00000000” that is all “0” for the output port that outputs the signal. For example, clearing the selection signal DG means executing bit control “00000000” for the third output port 63.

Next, in step ST2, the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DG in the first DG group) is cleared. Next, in step ST3, the first output port 61
The bit control for updating and setting the light emission signal of (i.e., the light emission signal of the DG of the first DG group) is executed for the first output port 61. The steps ST2 and ST3 are executed in the capacity process.

Next, in step ST4, the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DG in the second DG group) is cleared. Next, in step ST5, the second output port 62
The bit control for updating and setting the light emission signal (i.e., the light emission signal of the DG of the second DG group) is executed for the second output port 62. The steps ST4 and ST5 are executed in the out-of-capacity processing.

Next, in step ST6, bit control is executed for the third output port 63 so as to update and set the selection signal DG from the third output port 63. By this bit control, the updated selection signal is output from the third output port 63.

In addition, the first output port 6 continues until the next signal switching process (after 0.56 ms has elapsed) is executed.
The output of the updated light emission signal from No. 1, the output of the updated light emission signal from the second output port 62, and the output of the update set selection signal from the third output port 63 continue.

Next, the processing of FIG. 10 will be described using a specific example. In this specific example, in the normal state,
The case where "14" is displayed on the credit display, "08" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and "0723" is displayed on the game information display 50 will be described. Here, in this case, the display of "14" on the credit display and the "23" of the first and second digits of the game information display 50 are shown.
Will be described. In addition, actually, the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12
In addition to the game information display 50, a status LED (DG5 of the first DG group) according to the game status
) Also emits light. Further, with respect to the game information display 50, the segment DP is made to emit light, while the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the set value display 24 do not make the segment DP emit light.

First, a process for displaying "4" on the first digit of the credit display (DG1 of the first DG group) and displaying "3" on the first digit of the game information display (DG1 of the second DG group) Will be described. As this processing, first, by outputting the selection signal DG1 from the third output port 63, the DG1 of the first DG group and the DG1 of the second DG group are selected as DGs that cause the segment (light emitting unit) to emit light. The bit control for outputting the selection signal DG1 from the third output port 63 is “00000001”, and the bit control is executed for the third output port 63.

While the selection signal DG1 is being output from the third output port 63, for the first output port 61, the processing for displaying “4” on DG1 of the first DG group, that is, segment B, segment C, segment Processing for causing F and the segment G to emit light is executed.
In the process of causing these segments to emit light, the light emission signal S1, the light emission signal S2, the light emission signal S6, and the light emission signal S7 are output from the first output port 61, and the other light emission signals S are not output. That is, the bit control “01100110” is executed for the first output port 61.

Further, during the period in which the selection signal DG1 is output from the third output port 63, for the second output port 62, processing for displaying “3” on DG1 of the second DG group, that is, segment A, segment B , Segment C, segment D, segment G, and segment DP are caused to emit light. The process of causing these segments to emit light is performed by the second output port 62 from the light emission signal S10, the light emission signal S11, the light emission signal S12, the light emission signal S13,
The light emission signal S16 and the light emission signal S17 are output, and the other light emission signals S are not output. That is, the bit control “11001111” is executed for the second output port 62.

In this way, "4" is displayed on the first digit (DG1 of the first DG group) of the credit indicator 11, and "3" is displayed on the first digit (DG1 of the second DG group) of the game information indicator 50. As a process for this, a bit control "01100110" is executed for the first output port 61, a bit control "11001111" is executed for the second output port 62, and a bit control "00000001" is executed for the third output port 63. To execute.

When such a state continues for 0.56 ms, the signal switching process shown in FIG. 10 is executed. In step ST1, the selection signal DG is cleared. Specifically, the bit control "00000001" for the third output port 63 is changed to the bit control "0000000".

Next, in step ST2, the light emission signal of the first output port 61 is cleared. Specifically, the bit control “01100110” for the first output port 61 is set to “0000.
Change to bit control "000".

Next, in step ST3, bit control is executed for the first output port 61 so as to update and set the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DG of the first DG group). Here, a process of updating and setting the light emission signal of the first output port 61, that is, a process of causing the segment B and the segment C to emit light is executed so that “1” is newly displayed in DG2 of the first DG group. The process of making these segments emit light is performed by the first output port 61.
The light emission signal S2 and the light emission signal S3 are output from the other terminals, and the other light emission signals S are not output. That is, as the bit control for the first output port 61, the bit control of “00000110” is executed by updating from “0000000”.

Next, in step ST4, the light emission signal of the second output port 62 is cleared. Specifically, the bit control “11001111” for the second output port 62 is set to “0000.
Change to bit control "000".

Next, in step ST5, bit control is executed for the second output port 62 so as to update and set the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DG of the second DG group). Here, the process for newly displaying “2” on the DG2 of the second DG group, that is, the segment A, the segment B, the segment D, the segment E, the segment G, and the segment DP are emitted. Perform the process to The process of causing these segments to emit light is performed by the second output port 62 from the light emission signal S10 and the light emission signal S1.
1, the light emission signal S13, the light emission signal S14, the light emission signal S16, and the light emission signal S17 are output, and the other light emission signals S are not output. That is, as the bit control for the second output port 62, the bit control “11011011” is executed by updating from “0000000”.

Next, in step ST6, bit control is executed for the third output port 63 so as to update and set the selection signal DG. Here, as the bit control for the third output port 63, the bit control of “00000010” is executed by updating from “0000000”.

By executing such a process, "4" is displayed in the first digit of the credit display unit 11 and "3" is displayed in the first digit of the game information display unit 50, which is executed after 0.56 ms has elapsed. By the signal switching process performed, the display of the first digit "4" of the credit display unit 11 is terminated, and the second digit "1" of the credit display unit 11 is displayed. Along with this, the display of the first digit "3" of the game information display 50 is completed, and the second display of the game information display 50 is completed.
"2" is displayed on the digit.

Then, the next signal switching process is executed when 0.56 ms has elapsed from when the DG signal switching process was started. In the signal switching processing, DG3 of the first DG group (1 of the game auxiliary display 12
New numerical value (in this case, DG3 of the first DG group is “8”) in the 7-segment display of the second digit group and DG3 of the second DG group (7-segment display of the third digit of the game information display 50). , The second DG
"7") is displayed in DG4 of the group.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining switching of the selection signal DG. 11(A) to 11(F
) Are selection signals DG1 to DG from the output terminals D0 to D5 of the third output port 63, respectively.
5 shows the output of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 11A to 11F, the main CPU 41a causes the selection signal DG1(
00000001) → selection signal DG2 (00000010) → selection signal DG3 (0000
0100) → selection signal DG4 (00001000) → selection signal DG5 (00010000)
)->selection signal DG6 (00100000)->selection signal DG1 (00000001)->selection signal DG2 (00000010)... in order (predetermined order)
Switch. The period during which one selection signal DG is output is a predetermined period, which is 0.56 ms in this embodiment. That is, the main CPU 41a switches the output selection signal DG every 0.56 ms. For example, when the selection signal DG1 is output, it means that DG1 of the first DG group and DG1 of the second DG group are selected (designated).

Note that in each of FIGS. 11A to 11F, the process of lowering the selection signal is
The process corresponding to step ST1 of FIG. 10 and the process of raising the selection signal corresponds to step ST6.

Further, the main CPU 41a switches the output of the light emission signal S from the first output port 61 in synchronization with the switching of the output of the selection signal DG from the third output port 63 (steps ST2 and ST3), and The output of the light emission signal S from the 2-output port 62 is also switched (step ST4 and step ST5).

When any of the selection signals DG1 to DG4 is output from the third output port 63, the DG corresponding to the output selection signal DG of the DGs of the first DG group can emit light, and the second DG group The DG corresponding to the output selection signal DG can be emitted.

Regarding the selection signal DG5 and the selection signal DG6 from the third output port 63, DG5 and DG6 are present as corresponding DGs in the first DG group. However, there is no corresponding DG in the second DG group. The bit control of the second output port 62 when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output will be described. When the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, the non-light-emission bit control is performed so that none of the segments of the DGs in the second DG group emits light. This non-light-emission bit control is a bit control of "0000000" in which all are zero. Therefore, when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, the segments included in the second DG group are turned off.

Further, in the normal state, the DG 6 (setting value display) of the first DG is in a non-light emitting state. Therefore, in the normal state, the non-emission bit control is executed for the first output port 61 while the signal DG6 is output from the third output port 63.

Further, in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group are
It becomes a non-light emitting state. Therefore, in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, during the period in which the signals DG1 to DG5 are output from the third output port 63, the non-emission bit control is executed for the first output port 61.

As described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the DG that causes the light emitting unit to emit light is used for a short time (0.5
In the following, a method of causing a plurality of DGs to appear to emit light simultaneously by switching every 6 ms) is also referred to as “dynamic emission”. It is necessary to provide an independent wiring for each DG and each light emitting unit in order to allow all the DGs to emit light at the same time without adopting a configuration for performing dynamic light emission. However, this setting increases the number of wires, increases the cost, and increases the assembly load. In the present embodiment, such a problem can be solved by executing dynamic light emission.

Further, by executing the dynamic light emission of the present embodiment, the DGs to be emitted are sequentially switched by the signal switching process which is the interrupt process executed every short period (0.56 ms in the present embodiment). As a result, it is possible to make a plurality of DGs appear to be substantially the same as a state where they are simultaneously emitting light (as if they are emitting light simultaneously by human eyes). Further, if the LEDs to be emitted are different for each interrupt processing, it is possible to suppress power consumption and to prevent burn-in of the light emitting unit. Further, the brightness can be increased by repeating point emission as compared with the LED that constantly emits light.

[Special condition]
Next, the special state will be described. The special state is one of the error state and the setting confirmation state described above. The error state is a state in which an error is detected. When an error occurs, the gaming machine such as the slot machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can detect the error. Here, the error includes, for example, an error based on a failure of a device in the game machine, an error based on increase or decrease of a game medium in the game machine, an error based on a cheating by a player, and the like.

The error based on the failure of the device in the gaming machine is, for example, a movable body (feature) provided in the gaming machine.
This is an error that is detected when is not operating properly. The error based on the increase or decrease of the game medium in the game machine is, for example, an error detected when the game medium in the storage tank in which the game medium to be paid out is stored is insufficient. The game medium is, for example, a medal in the slot machine 1 and a pachinko ball in the pachinko gaming machine. Further, in the slot machine 1, the storage tank is also called a hopper, and an error based on increase/decrease of the game medium in the game machine is also called a hopper error.

The error based on the illegal behavior of the player is, for example, a game medium illegal payout error. The game medium illegal payout error is an error detected by illegally paying out the game medium by performing an illegal operation on the storage unit in which the game medium is stored. Thus, the error state is a state in which an error has been detected.

[Timing chart when transitioning to a special state]
Next, a timing chart when the special state is entered will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing that the special state has been entered. ON indicates that the special state has been entered, and OFF indicates that the special state has not been entered. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a special state notification process for notifying that the special state has been entered (for example, displaying an error screen, outputting an alarm sound, etc.). ON indicates that the special state notification process has been executed, and OF
F indicates that the special state notification process is not executed. FIG. 12C shows 1 to 3 BET.
It is a figure which shows light emission of LED14-16, the advantageous area LED19, and injection|pouring request LED17. ON is 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, advantageous zone LED 19, and demand LED
17 indicates that they are emitting light, and OFF indicates that the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the closing request LED 17 are not emitting light. FIG. 12D shows
It is a figure which shows light emission of closing request|requirement LED17 and start effective LED18. ON indicates that the closing request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are emitting light, and OFF indicates that the closing request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are not emitting light.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the special state notification process is executed at T1 when the special state is entered. Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, in the T1, 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are provided.
Light emission of the advantageous section LED 19 and the closing request LED 17 is maintained. In addition, FIG.
At T1, the closing request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are turned off as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12(A), it is assumed that the power failure occurs at T2 (power supply is stopped) and the power failure is restored at T3 (power supply is restarted). As shown in FIG. 12B, at T2 when the power failure occurs, the special state notification process ends, and at T3 when the power failure is restored, the special state notification process returns. As shown in FIG. 12C, at T2 when the power interruption occurs, 1 to 3 BETLED14
~ 16, the advantageous zone LED 19, and the closing request LED 17 are turned off, and the power interruption is restored T3.
Then, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the closing request LED 17 emit light. Further, as shown in FIG. 12D, the input request L is also made at T2 and T3.
The ED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are kept off.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart when the modification is changed to the special state. The difference between FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 is that the notification of the advantageous section can be executed by both the main control unit 41 (main side) and the sub control unit 91 (sub side). As shown in FIG. 13E, the notification of the advantageous section performed by the main control unit 41 (main side) is referred to as “main side advantageous section notification”, and the notification of the advantageous section performed by the sub control unit 91 (sub side) is performed. This is called "sub-side advantageous zone notification".

The main side advantageous zone notification is a notification using the advantageous zone LED 19, and, for example, the advantageous zone LED 19 is caused to emit light when transitioning to the advantageous zone. The sub-side advantageous zone notification is a notification using the liquid crystal display 51, and, for example, when the advantageous zone is entered, the liquid crystal display 51 displays information capable of specifying that the advantageous zone has been entered. To do.

The display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is larger than that of the advantageous section LED 19. Therefore, the sub-advantageous section notification can be executed in a more prominent manner than the main-side advantageous section notification.

As shown in FIG. 13(E) and FIG. 13(F), at T1 which has shifted to the special state, the main side advantageous zone notification, which is less noticeable to the player, is ended, while the sub side which is noticeable to the player. Advantageous section information will be maintained. According to such a configuration, even if the player shifts to the special state, it is possible to let the player recognize that the player has shifted to the advantageous section by the maintained sub-side advantageous section notification.

Further, as a modified example of FIG. 13, at T1 when the special state is entered, the sub-side advantageous section notification that is conspicuous to the player is ended, while the main side advantageous section notification that is not so conspicuous to the player is maintained. You may According to such a configuration, since the main side advantageous section notification which is not so noticeable is maintained, it is possible to make the player recognize that the advantageous section has been transitioned. Further, since the notice of the sub-side advantageous section that is conspicuous to the player is finished, the notice of the special state (FIG. 13B) can be made conspicuous. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player and the staff of the game store to recognize that the special state has been entered.

[Example of production]
Next, an example of an effect executed by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 22.

(Direction when entering the bonus)
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an effect at the time of entering a bonus. As previously mentioned,
In the present embodiment, the winning of the BB is achieved by deriving 7 sets, and the state is controlled to the bonus state based on the occurrence of the BB winning. As shown in FIG. 14(A), in the game in which the BB wins and the symbol combination (“7-7-7”) corresponding to the BB can be derived, when the start operation is performed, 7 sets are obtained. A production that encourages out-licensing is performed. For example, an image of “Aim at 777!” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and “Aim at 7” is output from the speakers 53 and 54.
Is output.

Although illustration is omitted, thereafter, when the player performs the first stop operation and the second stop operation at a timing at which the seven symbols can be stopped, the seven symbols are stopped on each of the reel 2L and the reel 2C.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when a third stop operation is performed by the player at a timing at which the 7 symbols can be stopped, the reel 2R is stopped and the 7 symbols are derived. At this time, the player's hand keeps pressing the stop switch 8R. That is, after the stop switch is pressed by hand, the reel is stopped from rotating and the symbol is drawn out to the see-through window 3 even in a state where the stop switch is maintained without being released. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "don't" sound that effectively suggests that the reel has stopped. However, while the reels are stopped, if the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is not released, the winning determination is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 14C, when the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is released, the main controller 41 executes the winning determination process, so that the bonus winning occurs. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the game end processing to start the freeze. The freeze control at this time invalidates the bet number setting by the MAXBET switch 6 for starting the next game for a predetermined delay period.

When the bonus prize is generated, the sub controller 91 notifies the bonus prize.
For example, as shown in FIG. 14(C) and FIG. 14(D), the liquid crystal display 51 displays “BIG B
The image of “ONUS” is displayed so as to stop at the center position of the screen while changing from the enlarged state to the reduced state, and the speaker 53, 54 outputs the sound of “pappara” celebrating the bonus winning. .. Furthermore, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 2
When 8 is lit or blinking, a bonus winning is effectively suggested. The winning notification is not limited to the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28, and may be lighting or blinking of a lower panel located below the reel. When the lower panel is normally lit, the winning notification may be given by turning it off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14(E), the character and “BIG B
ONUS! Is displayed, and the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "big bonus" indicating that a big bonus is coming.

In this way, the reel is stopped by performing the third stop operation, the winning determination process is executed by performing the third stop release, and the bonus is won based on the fact that seven combinations of symbols have been derived. Along with that, the state shifts to a bonus. Further, when the 7 combinations of symbols are derived, the freeze control is performed to start the freeze, and the bonus winning notification is given during the freeze.

(Direction when selecting bonus effect)
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an effect when the bonus effect is selected. Figure 14 (E
In the effect shown in (), it is suggested that a big bonus is entered, and then, as shown in FIG. 15(F), an effect of whiteout is performed in which the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually or completely becomes white at once. .. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound such as "Sheen" that matches the whiteout.

With the whiteout described above as a boundary, the screen for bonus prize notification as shown in FIG. 14E is largely changed to the bonus effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 15G. The screen state changes. The freeze ends at the whiteout.
In other words, after whiteout, the bet number setting by operating the MAXBET switch 6 becomes effective.

As shown in FIG. 15G, on the bonus effect selection screen, an image for allowing the player to select an effect in the bonus is displayed. Specifically, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to allow the player to select one song from song A, song B, and song C as the BGM corresponding to each of the three characters. The player uses the production switch 56.
By operating, the character image displayed in the front row can be changed, and each time the music image corresponding to the character displayed in the front row is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This allows the player to select his or her favorite music while listening to the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54.

In the selection of the bonus effect, it is possible to select a stage in which matters relating to the effect during the bonus, such as the appearing character, the background image, the music and the sound effect, and the lighting mode, are different from each other. In addition, when selecting bonus effects, it is possible to select stages with different matters related to notification effects during bonus, such as the mode of notification of winning when rare roles such as cherries and watermelons and the probability of execution of winning notification. May be.

As shown in FIG. 15(H), when the player operates the MAXBET switch 6, the music corresponding to the character displayed in the front row at that time is determined as the music in the bonus, and the music is output from the speakers 53 and 54. A sound of "picone" is output to indicate that the decision is made. Here, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 are divided into channels for sound output, and in the example shown in FIG. 15H, the speaker 53 outputs the determined music, while the speaker 53 outputs the determined music. A sound effect “picone” is output from 54. At this time, since the freeze has already ended, the number of bets is also set at the same time by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the music is decided. Note that the music is not limited to being determined by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, and the music may be determined by other operations such as the start switch 7 and the effect switch 56.

After the bonus song is determined in the effect shown in FIG. 15(H), the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually becomes white or at once becomes white as shown in FIG. Is done. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound such as "Sheen" that matches the whiteout.

With the whiteout as described above as a boundary, the liquid crystal display 5 is largely changed from the bonus effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 15(H) to the bonus effect screen as shown in FIG. 15(J).
The screen state of 1 changes. During the bonus, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the bonus screen, and the speakers 53 and 54 output the music selected by the player.

As shown in FIG. 15K, when the start operation is performed, the game in the bonus starts and the reels start to rotate.

In this way, when the freezing starts at the time of bonus winning and the bonus winning notification is given during the freezing, the freezing ends with the whiteout as a boundary, and then the effect that allows the player to select the effect state in the bonus is produced. To be executed. The player is suggested to control the bonus by an effect that allows the player to select an effect state in such a bonus. And
When the bonus effect is determined, the game in the bonus is executed based on the determined effect state.

(Direction at the time of notification of winning when Bell wins in the final game in the bonus)
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an effect at the time of notification of winning when a bell is won in the final game of the bonus. As shown in FIG. 16A, during the bonus, the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the night background image. Further, a payout total image 51a showing the total payout amount during the bonus is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In this example, "TOTAL2
The total payout number image 5 is that 296 medals were paid out during the bonus, such as "96".
Indicated by 1a. As described above, the BB ends when the number of paid out medals exceeds 296. Therefore, when even one more medal is paid out, the BB ends. After the second stop and release, the reel 2L and the reel 2C are stopped and the bell symbol is drawn out. Note that the reel 2R is rotating because the third stop operation has not been performed yet.

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the third stop operation is performed by the player, the reel 2R is stopped and the bell symbol is drawn out. At this time, the player's hand keeps pressing the stop switch 8R. That is, after the stop switch is pressed by hand, the reel is stopped from rotating and the symbol is drawn out to the see-through window 3 even in a state where the stop switch is maintained without being released. However, if the reels stop but the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is not released, the winning determination is not performed.

As shown in FIG. 16C, when the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is released, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process, and the bell winning occurs. When the bell winning occurs, the sub controller 91 notifies the bell winning. For example, as shown in FIG. 16C, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of "8 sheets GET!!".

With the payout of eight medals by the bell prize, the BB end conditions are met,
Move from the next game to the non-bonus game. In the game auxiliary display 12, the number "8" indicating that eight medals have been paid out is displayed on the 7-segment display. Further, the payout total image 51a shows that 304 medals were paid out during the bonus. As described above, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 have separate sound output channels, and the speaker 53 outputs the music in the bonus, while the speaker 54 suggests a bell winning. The winning sound "Pyrrolilorin" is output. Further, by lighting or blinking the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28, the bell prize is effectively suggested. The winning notification is not limited to the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28, and may be lighting or blinking of a lower panel located below the reel. When the lower panel is normally lit, the winning notification may be given by turning it off.

As shown in FIG. 16( d ), after the prize notification is made, the image of “8 sheets GET!!” on the liquid crystal display 51 disappears, no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the side view is displayed. The lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned off.

In this way, the reels are stopped by the third stop operation being performed in the final game of the bonus, the winning determination process is executed by the third stop release, and the symbol combination of the bell alignment is derived. Based on the prize, the prize is notified by winning the bell. In addition, the prize notification is performed by displaying an image of "8 sheets GET!!" on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound by the speakers 53 and 54, lighting or blinking by the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28, and the prize notification. After that, "8 pieces GET!!"
No image display, sound output by the speakers 53, 54, and lighting or blinking by the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are all performed. Even if the winning notification is given by the lower panel, the lower panel does not light or blink. In addition, when the lower panel is normally lit, the lower panel may be lit and the normal state may be restored after the winning notification is made by turning off the light.

(Direction of result notification during freeze)
FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams for explaining the effect when the result is informed during the freeze. In the effect shown in FIG. 16C, a bell prize is suggested, and after the indication of the bell prize is finished as shown in FIG. 16D, the main control unit 41 ends the game as shown in FIG. 17E. The freeze starts when the hour process is executed. The freeze control at this time invalidates the bet number setting by the MAXBET switch 6 for starting the next game for a predetermined delay period. Note that the freeze may be started when the third stop release is performed as shown in FIG. 16(c).

During the freeze, a result notification for notifying the result of the game during the bonus is performed. When the result notification is started, the result start notification indicating the start of the result notification is performed. In the result start notification, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of “pyrone” indicating the start of the result notification, and further, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned on or blinking to notify the result notification. Suggested start.

As shown in FIG. 17F, after the result start notification is given, the speaker 53
, 54, no sound is output, and the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned off.

After the result start notification is completed as shown in FIG. 17(f), the door closing effect that is performed before the result notification is executed as shown in FIG. 17(g). In the door closing effect, a pair of door images 51b are moved from both ends (left end and right end) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 toward the center of the screen to display an animation moving image that closes the door. At this time, the effect image during the bonus is displayed on the back side of the door image 51b, but the effect image during the bonus disappears from the player's view when the door is closed. Also, the door image 51
The brightness and the like (brightness or brightness) of b is lower than the brightness and the like of other images different from the door image 51b. For example, the brightness and the like of the door image 51b are lower than the brightness and the like of the result image 51d described later. By setting the brightness and the like of the door image 51b lower than the brightness and the like of the result image 51d, the result image 51d displayed on the front surface of the door image 51b can be made conspicuous.

As shown in FIG. 17G, when the door closing effect is started, an animation moving image such that the door image 51b starts to move from both ends on the front side of the effect image in the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54 are displayed. Outputs the sound of a "go..." that causes the door to close.

As shown in FIG. 17(h), in the middle of the door closing effect, an animation moving image such that the door image 51b further approaches the center of the screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53, 5 are provided.
A sound of "go-go-go" that the door closes is output from 4.

As shown in FIG. 17(i), at the end of the door closing effect, the door image 51b is completely closed at the center of the screen, and the effect image in the bonus displayed on the back side completely disappears from the field of view. Such an animated moving image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54 are displayed.
Outputs a "Gashan" sound like the door is closed.

After the door closing effect is finished, spark display is performed as shown in FIG. 18(j). Specifically, after the door is completely closed by the movement of the door image 51b, a spark image 51c showing a spark is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 on the front side of the door image 51b in the central portion of the screen. Spark image 5
The brightness and the like (brightness or brightness) of 1c is higher than the brightness and the like of other images different from the spark image 51c. For example, the brightness and the like of the spark image 51c are higher than the brightness and the like of the effect image and the door image 51b during the bonus. By making the brightness and the like of the spark image 51c higher than the brightness and the like of the door image 51b, the spark image 51c displayed on the front side of the door image 51b can be made conspicuous. Further, when the spark image 51c is displayed, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a "snap" sound such as a spark. Further, the side lamp 27 lights up or blinks in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

After the spark display is finished, the result notification is started as shown in FIG. The result notification is performed using the area where the spark image 51c was displayed, and the result image 51d showing the result of the game during the bonus is displayed in the area. In the present embodiment, in the result image 51d, the number of coins (the total number of medals paid out) acquired during the bonus is displayed. Furthermore, when the result image 51d is displayed, the result image 5 is output from the speakers 53 and 54.
A beeping sound such that 1d appears appears. The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

As shown in FIG. 18(l), first, in the result image 51d, the first digit (in this example, "
4” is displayed. A sound of "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the display of the first digit. The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

As shown in FIG. 18(m), next, in the result image 51d, the second digit (in this example, "
The number “0”) is displayed. With the display of the second digit, the sound of "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

As shown in FIG. 18(n), next, in the result image 51d, the third digit (in this example, "
3) is displayed. With the display of the third digit, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "pin". The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

By displaying the third digit in the result image 51d, the player is informed that the final number of the acquired images is 304.

After the final result is displayed in the result image 51d, as shown in FIG. 18(o), a caution display is performed to call the player a caution regarding the game. When the alert display is performed, an alert image 51e is displayed above the result image 51d to alert the player to the game. In the alert image 51e, the characters "Let's be careful not to get caught" and the characters "Pachi-slot is a moderately enjoyable game." By performing such an alert display, the player can be prevented from playing excessive games.

In this way, the freeze is started after the notification of the bell winning is performed in the final game of the bonus, and the result notification is performed during the freeze. Furthermore, after the result notification is given, a warning display is given. The side lamp 27 continues to be lit or blinking in the result notification mode until the alerting display is finished.

(Production when selecting RT production)
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an effect when the RT effect is selected. Where RT (
The replay time is a state in which the winning probability of the replay combination in the internal lottery is higher than that in the non-RT (for example, normal state), and the replay game is executed in the RT state with a higher frequency than in the non-RT state. Therefore, the player can easily proceed with the game without consuming the medals owned by the player. In the present embodiment, after the bonus ends, the state is controlled to be in the RT state for a predetermined period (for example, 30 games), and the player can select the effect in the RT state. ..

After the alert display is performed in the effect shown in FIG. 18(o), as shown in FIG. 19(p), the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually becomes white or at one time becomes white, and a whiteout effect is produced. Done. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound such as "Sheen" that matches the whiteout.

With the whiteout as described above as a border, the screen for the result notification and the alert display as shown in FIG. 18(o) is largely changed to the RT effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 19(q). The screen state of the display 51 changes. The freeze ends at the whiteout. In other words, after whiteout, the bet number setting by operating the MAXBET switch 6 becomes effective. Further, the display of the number "8" on the game auxiliary display device 12 indicating that eight medals have been paid out in the final game of the bonus disappears.

As shown in FIG. 19(q), on the RT effect selection screen, an image for allowing the player to select an effect during RT is displayed. Specifically, an image for allowing the player to select one of the stages A, B, and C as the stage corresponding to each of the three characters is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can change the character image displayed in the front row by operating the production switch 56,
Each time it is changed, the music on the stage corresponding to the character displayed in the front row is displayed on the speaker 5
It is output from 3, 54. As a result, the player can set his/her favorite stage to the speaker 53,
Selection can be made while listening to the sound output from 54.

A plurality of stages provided in the RT have different matters related to the RT. For example, the plurality of stages have different matters related to the effect during RT such as the appearing character, the background image, the music and the sound effect, and the lighting mode. In addition, for example, in multiple stages, the manner of winning notification and the probability of winning notification when rare roles such as cherry and watermelon are won, and the manner of winning notification and the probability of winning notification when bonus is won, etc. , The matters relating to the announcement effect during RT are different. It should be noted that, for example, in a plurality of stages, when an advantageous section is added by an internal lottery as a trigger, an up-down mode in which the addition probability is likely to change, a stable mode in which the addition probability is unlikely to change, or the like.
Items regarding payout of medals may differ from each other.

As shown in FIG. 19(r), when the player operates the MAXBET switch 6, the stage corresponding to the character displayed in the front row at that time is determined as the stage during RT, and the stage from the speakers 53 and 54 is changed. A "picone" that suggests a decision
Is output. Here, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 are divided into channels for sound output, and in the example shown in FIG. 19(r), the speaker 53 outputs the music corresponding to the determined stage. On the other hand, the speaker 54 outputs a sound effect “picone”. At this time, since the freeze has already ended, the number of bets is also set at the same time by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the stage is determined. In addition, MA
The stage is not limited to the one determined by operating the XBET switch 6, but the stage may be determined by other operations such as the start switch 7 and the effect switch 56.

After the stage in RT is determined in the effect shown in FIG. 19(r), as shown in FIG. 19(s), the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually becomes white or at one time becomes white, and the effect becomes white. Is done. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound such as "Sheen" that matches the whiteout.

With the whiteout as a boundary, the selection screen of the RT effect shown in FIG. 19(r) is changed to the effect screen during RT shown in FIG. 19(t). The state changes. During RT, R corresponding to the stage selected on the liquid crystal display 51
The screen during T is displayed, and the music corresponding to the stage selected by the player is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

As shown in FIG. 19(u), when the start operation is performed, the game in RT starts and the reels start rotating.

In this way, when the freeze is started after the notification of the bell winning is performed in the final game of the bonus, and the result notification is performed during the freeze, the freeze ends after the whiteout, and then the RT An effect that causes the player to select an effect state is executed.
The effect of allowing the player to select such an RT effect suggests that the state is controlled to RT after the bonus ends. When the RT effect is determined, the game in RT is executed based on the determined effect state.

[Processing timing chart]
Regarding a timing chart of the processing of the main control unit 41 and the processing of the sub control unit 91, FIG.
A description will be given using 0. FIG. 20 is a timing chart of processing by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

At t1, when the third stop operation is performed and the stop switch is pressed in the final game in the bonus, the main control unit 41 stops the reels based on the detected third stop operation.

At t2, when the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch is released, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning has occurred by performing a winning determination process. When a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning, and also transmits a winning determination command capable of specifying the type of winning that occurred to the sub-control unit 91.
On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives the winning determination command at t3, the sub control unit 91 of FIG.
The prize notification shown in is performed.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the game end processing after the winning determination processing,
Along with performing freeze control, a sub-control unit 9 sends a freeze command indicating that freeze control is to be performed.
Send to 1. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the main control unit 41
The liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54 according to the execution time of the freeze control executed on the side.
Etc. are controlled to execute the effect for freeze.

For example, the sub control unit 91 executes the door closing effect shown in FIGS. 17G to 17I from t4 to t5. Next, the sub control unit 91 performs the spark display shown in FIG. 18(j) from t5 to t6. Next, the sub-control unit 91 proceeds from FIG. 18(k) from t6 to t7.
The result notification shown to (n) is performed. Then, the sub control unit 91 performs the alert display shown in FIG. 18(o) from t7 to t8 after the result notification. After that, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the RT effect selection screens shown in (q) and (r) of FIG. 19 from t8 to t9. The door closing effect, the spark display effect, and the result notification are executed by the sub-control unit 91 over a predetermined time.

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

(1-1) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
And a delay control unit (for example, a process for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) for performing a delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game,
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the result image is displayed during execution of the delay control (for example, FIGS. 18K to 18(о)). ), the result notification is given during the freeze), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 19(q) and 19(r), after the freeze ends. The RT effect is selected (see FIG. 20).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 to FIG. 20, when the prize notification is made due to the occurrence of the bell prize in the final game of the bonus, the freeze is executed after the notification of the prize and the result is obtained during the freeze. Notification is given. After the freeze ends, the player selects an effect in the RT state controlled after the end of the bonus. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning notification and the result notification from being mixed, and it is possible to show the player a smooth effect on the RT controlled after the end of the bonus. Therefore, it is possible to effectively display the result image 51d showing the result of the game.

(1-2) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
A warning display means (for example, a processing of displaying a warning by the main control unit 41) for displaying a warning image (for example, a warning image 51e shown in FIG. 18(o)) for calling the player a caution regarding the game. ) And
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
17), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG.
) ~ As shown in Fig. 18 (о), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the reminder is displayed), and the transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, Fig. 1).
As shown in 9(q) and 9(r), the RT effect is selected after the freeze ends. See FIG. 20).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(o), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the alert display is also given. As a result, by performing the caution display at a suitable timing during the freeze, it is possible to effectively suppress an excessive game for the player.

(1-3) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
A warning display means (for example, a processing of displaying a warning by the main control unit 41) for displaying a warning image (for example, a warning image 51e shown in FIG. 18(o)) for calling the player a caution regarding the game. ) And
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
17), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG.
) ~ As shown in Fig. 18 (о), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the warning is displayed), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, Fig. 19).
As shown in (q) and (r), the RT effect is selected after the freeze ends. (See Figure 20)
,
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 20) after a related image different from the result image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) is displayed. It is displayed when the door closing effect is being executed (a period from t4 to t5).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 20, after the result start notification, first, the door image 5
1b is displayed, and the door closing effect is performed such that the door image 51b is closed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, after the door closing effect is executed for a predetermined period (the period of t4 to t5 shown in FIG. 20), the result image 51d is displayed via the spark display. in this way,
Since the result image 51d is displayed when the predetermined period has elapsed even after the bonus ends, the display of the result image 51d can be made conspicuous. Therefore, attention can be paid to the resulting image 51d. Note that the predetermined period is the period in which the door closing effect is executed in the example of FIG. 17 or the like, but as a modification, the predetermined period is, for example, the period in which the door closing effect is executed and the spark image 51c. It may be a combined period with the displayed period.

(1-4) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
A warning display means (for example, a processing of displaying a warning by the main control unit 41) for displaying a warning image (for example, a warning image 51e shown in FIG. 18(o)) for calling the player a caution regarding the game. )When,
An information means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) capable of notifying information (for example, the number of payouts) is provided,
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
17), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG.
) ~ As shown in Fig. 18 (о), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the warning is displayed), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, Fig. 19).
As shown in (q) and (r), the RT effect is selected after the freeze ends. (See Figure 20)
,
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 20) after a related image different from the result image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) is displayed. It is displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is being executed has elapsed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the winning generated in the game in which the specific state ends is finished after a predetermined period has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, shown in FIG. 18(k)). The display of the result image 51d starts as shown in FIG.
As shown in, after the display of the result image 51d is finished by whiteout, the display of the payout number on the game auxiliary display unit 12 is finished).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16C, when eight coins have been paid out in the final game during the bonus, a number indicating that eight medals have been paid out on the game auxiliary display unit 12. "8
Is displayed on the 7-segment display. After that, while the prize notification, the result notification, and the alert display are displayed, the number "8" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, but the freeze ends after the whiteout shown in FIG. 19(p). When shifting to the selection of RT effect, FIG.
As shown in (q), the display of the number "8" on the game auxiliary display 12 disappears. As a result, the player can be effectively instructed to switch from the bonus state to the RT state by the change in the payout display on the game auxiliary display 12.

(1-5) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
A warning display means (for example, a processing of displaying a warning by the main control unit 41) for displaying a warning image (for example, a warning image 51e shown in FIG. 18(o)) for calling the player a caution regarding the game. )When,
An information means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) capable of notifying information (for example, the number of payouts) is provided,
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
17), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG.
) ~ As shown in Fig. 18 (о), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the warning is displayed), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, Fig. 19).
As shown in (q) and (r), the RT effect is selected after the freeze ends. (See Figure 20)
,
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 20) after a related image different from the result image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) is displayed. It is displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is being executed has elapsed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the prize generated in the game in which the specific state ends is finished after a predetermined period has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). As described above, the display of the result image 51d is started, and the display of the result image 51d is ended by whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state shifts to the special state includes a selection effect for causing the player to select the effect state in the special state (for example, an effect for selecting the RT effect shown in FIG. 19(q)),
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state shifts to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19(t) is displayed, FIG.
), the RT effect is confirmed).

Specifically, the RT screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 19(t), and then, as shown in FIG. 19(U), before the game at RT is started by the start operation, as shown in FIG. 19(r). Thus, the RT effect is decided by the player's selection. As a result, the effect in RT can be decided without digesting the game in the RT state.

(1-6) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
A warning display means (for example, a processing of displaying a warning by the main control unit 41) for displaying a warning image (for example, a warning image 51e shown in FIG. 18(o)) for calling the player a caution regarding the game. )When,
An information means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) capable of notifying information (for example, the number of payouts) is provided,
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
17), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG.
) ~ As shown in Fig. 18(о), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the reminder is displayed), and the display of the reminder image is ended by the end of the delay control (for example,
As shown in FIG. 19(p), the warning display ends after the whiteout), suggesting a transition to the special state after the end of the delay control (for example, in FIGS. 19(q) and 19(r)). As shown, the RT effect is selected after the freeze ends (see FIG. 20),
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 20) after a related image different from the result image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) is displayed. It is displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is being executed has elapsed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the prize generated in the game in which the specific state ends is finished after a predetermined period has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). As described above, the display of the result image 51d is started, and the display of the result image 51d is ended by whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state shifts to the special state includes a selection effect for causing the player to select the effect state in the special state (for example, an effect for selecting the RT effect shown in FIG. 19(q)),
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state shifts to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19(t) is displayed, FIG.
), the RT effect is confirmed).

Specifically, after the alert display is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(о), a whiteout is performed as shown in FIG. 19(p), and the freeze ends at the boundary of the whiteout and the caution is displayed. The alert display ends. As a result, the warning display can be ended at a suitable timing when the freeze ends.

(1-7) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
A warning display means (for example, a processing of displaying a warning by the main control unit 41) for displaying a warning image (for example, a warning image 51e shown in FIG. 18(o)) for calling the player a caution regarding the game. )When,
An information means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) capable of notifying information (for example, the number of payouts) is provided,
When a specific display result (for example, 7 combinations of symbol combinations) is derived, the state shifts to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived to obtain a bonus. Winnings will occur),
When the specific display result is derived, the delay control is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14C, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived and freeze is started when the third stop and release is performed. ), it is suggested that the state shifts to the specific state during the execution of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14C to 14F, a bonus winning notification is given during the freeze), and After the end of the delay control, an effect for causing the player to select the effect state in the specific state is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15G, the bonus effect is selected after the end of the freeze),
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
17), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG.
) ~ As shown in Fig. 18(о), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the reminder is displayed), and the display of the reminder image is ended by the end of the delay control (for example,
As shown in FIG. 19(p), the warning display ends after the whiteout), suggesting a transition to the special state after the end of the delay control (for example, in FIGS. 19(q) and 19(r)). As shown, the RT effect is selected after the freeze ends (see FIG. 20),
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 20) after a related image different from the result image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) is displayed. It is displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is being executed has elapsed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the prize generated in the game in which the specific state ends is finished after a predetermined period has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). As described above, the display of the result image 51d is started, and the display of the result image 51d is ended by whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state shifts to the special state includes a selection effect for causing the player to select the effect state in the special state (for example, an effect for selecting the RT effect shown in FIG. 19(q)),
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state shifts to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19(t) is displayed, FIG.
), the RT effect is confirmed).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the seven combinations of symbols are derived and the third stop-and-release is performed, the freeze is started by the game end process, and FIGS. As shown in FIG. 15F, a bonus winning notification is given during the freeze, and then the freeze ends after the whiteout as shown in FIG. 15F, and after the freeze as shown in FIG. 15G. A bonus effect is selected. Thereby, the effect in the bonus can be determined without exhausting the game in the bonus state.

(2-1) In the result image 51d, after a special image (for example, the spark image 51c) different from the result image is displayed in a predetermined region (for example, the central portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51),
Displayed in the predetermined area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18J to 18), after the spark image 51c is displayed in the center part of the screen, the result image 51d is displayed in the same center part of the screen. ). Note that any image may be used as long as it makes the display of the result image 51d in the "special image" result notification noticeable. Unlike the character image, the special image may be an effect image or a decoration image that complements the image (result image 51d in this embodiment) that is desired to stand out. Further, when the image (result image 51d) desired to be highlighted is decorated with plural kinds of colors, the color of the above-mentioned special image is preferably a single color so as to further enhance the image desired to be highlighted.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18(j) to 18(o), spark display is performed before the result notification is performed. In the spark display, the spark image 51c is displayed in the center part of the screen, and then in the result notification, the result image 51d is displayed in the same center part of the screen. Thereby, the display of the result image 51d showing the result of the game can be made conspicuous, and the player's attention can be focused on the result image 51d. Therefore, the resulting image 51d can be effectively displayed.

(2-2) From the start of displaying the door image 22 to the elapse of a predetermined period (in the present embodiment, at the timing when the display of the door image 51b is started), the winning notification is given.
Therefore, since the winning notification is given before the result image 51d is displayed, it is possible to prevent the attention of the player from being displayed on the result image 51d.

(2-3) Also, the liquid crystal display is an effect related to the third stop operation that triggers the display of the door image 51b from the start of the display of the door image 51b to the elapse of a predetermined period. The prize notification using the side lamp 27 which is a means other than 51 is executed. Therefore, since the prize notification using the side lamp 27 is performed before the result image 51d is displayed, it is possible to prevent the attention of the player from being displayed on the result image 51d.

(2-4) The image in which the door image 51b is completely closed becomes the background image in the result notification. The door image 51b is displayed with a lightness lower than that of an image (for example, the result image 51d) different from the door image 51b. Therefore, since the brightness of the background image in the result notification is low, the result image 51d can be made conspicuous. Therefore, the result image 51d
Can attract attention to.

(2-5) The result image 51d is displayed when the image in which the door image 51b does not move due to the closing of the door image 51b is completed (that is, the background image of the door image 51b) is displayed. Therefore, since the display of the result image 51d is not hindered by the movement of the door image 51b, attention can be paid to the result image 51d.

(2-6) Main control unit 4 which is a means for controlling the progress of the game and which transmits a command
1 and a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command. The sub-control unit 91 can control the liquid crystal display 51. Further, from the time when the freeze command is received in the final game in the bonus (t4 in FIG. 20), the elapse of a predetermined period is measured. The liquid crystal display 51 displays the result image 51d after the elapse of a predetermined period is measured (t5 in FIG. 20). In this way, since the sub-control unit 91 that controls the liquid crystal display 51 measures the elapse of a predetermined period, it is possible to easily manage the display timing of the result image 51d.

(2-7) The sub control unit 91 is an effect related to the display of the result image 51d, and turns on the side lamp 27 during the result notification. Further, the sub control unit 91 turns on the side lamp 27 after turning on the side lamp 27 for a period from when the door image 51b is closed to when the result image is displayed. Therefore, since the side lamp 27 is turned off after the result notification is completed, the control load on the side lamp 27 is reduced.

(2-8) The spark image 51c is different from the spark image 51c (for example, the door image 51b).
) Is displayed to be higher than the brightness. Therefore, it is possible to attract attention to the spark image 51c and also to attract attention to the result image 51d displayed in the center portion of the screen on which the spark image 51c is displayed.

(2-9) Perform control in which the result image 51d is displayed step by step from the first digit (displayed in order from the smallest digit) (first digit→second digit→third digit order) To display numbers). Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel as if a numerical value with a large number of digits is displayed.

(3-1) As shown in FIG. 12(C) and FIG. 12(D), a plurality of LEDs including a closing request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, and other LEDs (for example, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16). When the LED is emitting light, when the special state is entered, the closing request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are extinguished, while the emission of the other LEDs is maintained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the first output port 61, the output terminal D5 corresponding to the start valid LED 18 and the output terminal D6 corresponding to the closing request LED 17 are provided adjacent to each other. The output terminal corresponding to the start valid LED 18 is the output terminal D5 that outputs the light emission signal S5 for controlling the light emission mode of the start valid LED 18. The output terminal corresponding to the closing request LED 17 is an output terminal D6 that outputs a light emission signal S6 for controlling the light emission mode of the closing request LED.

In this way, since the output terminal D5 and the output terminal D6 are adjacent to each other, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the light emission stop processing of the light emitting means when the special state is entered. For example, in the bit control executed for the first output port 61 when transitioning to the special state, it is possible to continuously set "0", which is a bit indicating turning off. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the turning-off processing of the light emitting means when the special state is entered.

Further, provisionally, a gaming machine that adopts a configuration in which output terminals corresponding to LEDs to be turned off (hereinafter, also referred to as LEDs to be turned off) are separated (not adjacent to each other) (of the first comparison target) A gaming machine), for example, the output terminal corresponding to the start valid LED 18 is D0,
A case where the output terminal corresponding to the closing request LED 17 is D4 will be described. In this case, when the special state is entered and the selection signal DG5 is output, D0 and D
When the bit control for turning off each of the 4 is executed, noise may occur. When the noise occurs, noise may occur at an output terminal adjacent to D0, for example, the output terminal D1 and the like, and bit inversion may occur at the output terminal D1.

On the other hand, the output terminal corresponding to the start valid LED 18 and the output terminal corresponding to the closing request LED are adjacent to each other (D5 and D6). Therefore, the output terminal D5 and the output terminal D6
Even when noise is generated by executing bit control for turning off the lights for and, it is possible to make it less likely to be affected by the noise as compared with the first comparison target gaming machine.

(3-2) If two LEDs to be turned off when the special state is entered are included in each of the first DG and the second DG, which are different DGs (hereinafter, referred to as a second comparison target). In the (gaming machine), it is necessary to perform bit control for turning off the first output port even when the first DG is selected by the selection signal DG, and the second control is performed by the selection signal DG.
Even when DG is selected, it is necessary to perform bit control for turning off the first output port, which complicates the process.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the two LEDs to be extinguished when transitioning to the special state are 1
DG (DG5). Therefore, only when DG5 is selected by the selection signal DG, bit control for extinguishing the first output port may be performed, so that the LED is extinguished in comparison with the second comparison-target gaming machine. The processing can be simplified.

(3-3) Further, the two LEDs to be turned off are LEDs indicating that the operation by the player is effective, that is, the insertion request LED 17 and the start effective LED 18. When the special state is entered, the closing request LED and the start valid LED are turned off. Therefore, when the special state is entered, the notification that the operation by the player is valid ends, so that it can be prevented that the operation by the player is mistakenly recognized as valid.

(3-4) The special state includes a state (error state) that is transferred when an abnormality (error) occurs in the gaming machine. Further, the error state is a state in which the game is not advanced. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it shifts to a special state, so that the game can be prevented from proceeding.

(3-5) Further, even when the special state is entered, the LEDs for which the light emission is maintained (hereinafter, also referred to as the light emission maintaining target LEDs) are 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 and L during replay.
An ED 20 and an advantageous zone LED 19. Further, the output terminals D0 to D4 corresponding to the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the replaying LED 20, and the advantageous section LED 19 are adjacent to each other (see FIG. 9).

As a result, in the bit control executed for the first output port 61 when transitioning to the special state, it is possible to continuously set “1” indicating the bit that maintains the light emission. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the light emission maintaining process of the light emitting unit when the special state is entered.

Temporarily, when transitioning to a special state, the output terminal corresponding to the LED to be turned off is sandwiched between the two output terminals corresponding to each of the two LEDs that maintain the light emission, for example,
A gaming machine that adopts a configuration in which the output terminal corresponding to the LED to be turned off is D1 and the two output terminals corresponding to the two LEDs that maintain the light emission are D0 and D2 (hereinafter, referred to as the third
It is called a game machine to be compared. ) Will be described.

In this gaming machine, when a special state is entered, bit control for maintaining light emission for D0 and D2, that is, bit control for setting "1" and extinguishing for D1,
That is, the bit control for setting "0" is executed. Then, in the case of the bit control, for example, due to bit inversion due to occurrence of noise, the bit control for setting "1" for D1 is executed, so that the light emission of the LED that should be turned off is maintained. There are cases.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, two or more output terminals corresponding to the two LEDs that maintain light emission are adjacent to each other. Therefore, even if noise is generated, for example, it is possible to make it less likely that the emission of the LED, which should be originally turned off, is maintained, as compared with the third comparison-target gaming machine.

Further, as shown in the first output port 61 of FIG. 9, the output terminals D0 to D4 corresponding to the light emission maintaining target LEDs are one adjacent terminal group, and the output terminal D5 corresponding to the light extinction target LED and It can be said that the output terminal D6 is also a group of 1 terminals adjacent to each other.

(3-6) Further, as shown in FIG. 12(C), in T1 which is shifted to the special state,
The light emission of the advantageous section LED 19 is maintained. Therefore, it is possible to suggest to the player that the special zone has been shifted to the advantageous section.

(3-7) Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the first output port 61 has an output terminal D7 which is an unused output terminal. Further, the unused output terminal D7 is a turn-on request L which is an LED to be turned off.
It is adjacent to the output terminal D6 corresponding to ED. For the unused output terminal D7, bit control for turning off the light, that is, "0" is set. Therefore, when the special state is entered, it is possible to reduce the setting of "1" to the output terminal D6, which should be set to "0" which is a bit to be turned off, due to a malfunction or the like.

(3-8) When the shift is made to the advantageous zone, the advantageous zone LED 19 emits light. As shown in FIGS. 12(B) and 12(C), when shifting to the advantageous section, that is,
When the special state is entered while the advantageous section LED 19 is emitting light, the special state is informed and the advantageous section LED 19 continues to emit light. Therefore, even if a special state is entered while the advantageous section LED 19 is emitting light, it is possible to let the store clerk and the player recognize that the special section has been entered, and also to let the player recognize that it is the advantageous section. it can.

(3-9) Further, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, when the power is switched to the special state, the special state notification process is terminated at T2 when the power is interrupted, and the power is disconnected. At the restored T3, the ended special state notification process is restarted. Further, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned off when the power failure occurs while the advantageous section LED 19 is emitting light, and the completed advantageous section LE is restored when the power failure is restored.
The light emission of D19 is restarted. Therefore, even if the power failure occurs in a special state,
When the power failure is restored, it is possible to let the store clerk, the player, and the like recognize the special state. Further, even if power failure occurs during the transition to the advantageous section, when the power failure is restored, the player can be made aware of the advantageous section.

(3-10) If the light emission time of 1 DG is shortened, even if the 1 DG emits light, the brightness due to the light emission becomes low, so that the player looks dark. Then, it becomes difficult for the player or the like to recognize the information notified by the DG. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the light emitting unit is divided into a first DG group and a second DG group. Therefore, it is possible to secure the light emission time of each of the light emitting unit included in the first DG group and the light emitting unit included in the second DG group. Therefore, the brightness due to the light emission of 1 DG can be secured. Further, by adopting a configuration in which the DGs are divided into DG groups, even if the DGs are increased due to, for example, improvement of the game machine, it is possible to secure the brightness due to the increased light emission of the DGs. Further, the number of the first DG group is 6 (DG1 to DG6) and the number of the second DG group is 4 (DG1 to DG4), so that the number of the first DG group and the number of the second DG group are Even if they are different, the selection signals DG1 to DG4 can be shared by the first DG group and the second DG group. In other words, any one of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group and DG1 to DG1 of the second DG group
Any one of DG4 can be selected by a common selection signal. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of selection signals from increasing too much even if the number of DGs increases due to improvement of the game machine.

(3-11) The light emitting unit included in the first DG group in FIG. 9 constitutes a credit indicator 2
It includes a segment that constitutes each of the seven 7-segment indicators, a segment that constitutes each of the two 7-segment indicators that constitutes the game auxiliary indicator, and a status LED. That is, the light emitting unit included in the first DG group is a light emitting unit that updates the light emitting state according to the progress of the game (so that the progress of the game can be identified).

On the other hand, the light emitting unit included in the second DG group includes a light emitting unit (segment) that configures each of the four 7-segment display devices that configure the game information display device. That is, the light emitting unit included in the second DG group is a light emitting unit different from the light emitting unit included in the first DG group. In other words, it is not a light emitting unit that updates the light emitting state according to the progress of the game (so that the progress of the game can be identified).

Therefore, depending on whether the light emission state is updated according to the progress of the game, the first DG group and the second DG group
Separated from the DG group. Therefore, the processing load of bit control of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

(3-12) Further, when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6, which is the selection signal DG not shared by the first DG group and the second DG group, is output, the DG in the second DG group A non-light emission bit control is executed so that none of the segments emit light. Therefore,
It is possible to prevent the light emitting unit included in the second DG group that should not emit light from emitting light by mistake.

Further, depending on the state, there are DGs that are not emitted. For example, in the normal state, DG6 of the first DG group does not emit light. With respect to the non-light emitting DG 6 as well, the non-light emitting bit control is executed for the first output port 61. Thus, the non-emission bit control is
The bit control for the DGs of the second DG group when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output is also executed, and the bit control for the DGs that are not emitted depending on the state is also executed. Therefore, since the processing can be shared, the processing load can be reduced.

(3-13) Further, as shown in the signal switching processing described in FIG. 10, first, the selection signal DG clear processing (step ST1) for clearing the selection signal DG is executed. The selection signal D
After the G clear processing is completed, the light emission signal of the first output port and the light emission signal of the second output port are updated (step ST3, step ST5). After that, the selection signal DG is updated and set (step ST6). According to such a configuration, the selection signal DG that clears the selection signal DG
Execution of the clear processing or the like can prevent erroneous light emission due to an error in the selected DG or the like.

(3-14) Further, the light emission signal of the first output port is cleared in step ST2 before the light emission signal of the first output port is updated and set. Further, the emission signal of the second output port is cleared in step ST4 before updating and setting the emission signal of the second output port. With such a configuration, the light emitting unit included in the selected DG is erroneously emitted due to the execution of the light emitting signal clearing process for clearing the light emitting signal of the first output port and the light emitting signal of the second output port. It is possible to prevent it.

Further, even when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is being output, the second output port 6 is provided as in the case where any one of the selection signals DG1 to DG4 is being output.
The light emission signal clearing process of No. 2 (step ST4) and the light emission signal update setting process of the second output port 62 (step ST5) are executed. Therefore, the signal switching process can be made common regardless of the type of the selection signal DG.

(3-15) Further, as shown in FIG. 9, among the eight output terminals of the first output port 61, the output terminal D7 is an unused output terminal. In addition, all DGs included in the first DG group
In the above, all the light emitting portions corresponding to the output terminal D7 which is an unused output terminal are unused. No signal line is connected to the unused output terminal D7 and the light emitting portion corresponding to the output terminal D7. In other words, the unused output terminal D7 of the eight output terminals of the first output port 61 is not provided with a corresponding light emitting unit in any DG (DG1 to DG6 of the first DG group). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control the light emitting modes of all the light emitting units included in the first DG group and eliminate the need for wiring from the output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 to each DG included in the first DG group. it can. Therefore, the wiring pattern can be simplified.

(3-16) Also, the first output port 61 is mounted on the game control board 40, the DG1 to DG5 included in the first DG group are mounted on the display board, and the DG6 included in the first DG group is mounted on the relay board. It That is, the first output port 61 mounted on the game control board 40 includes an unused output terminal D7, and the unused output terminal D7 is one of DG1 to DG6 mounted on the display board and the relay board. No corresponding light emitting portion is provided in the DG either. Therefore, the wiring pattern from the unused output terminal D7 mounted on the game control board 40 to the light emitting portion included in each of the plurality of DGs can be eliminated. Therefore, the wiring pattern from the game control board 40 to the display board can be simplified, and the wiring pattern from the game control board 40 to the relay board can be simplified.

(3-17) Further, DG1 to DG4 and DG6 in the first DG group are DGs (7-segment display devices) for displaying the numbers. Further, DG5 of the first DG group is a DG for displaying game information in which each of the plurality of LEDs forming the DG5 is different. In this way, since the role of the DG can be clarified, the main CPU 41a can control the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit according to the role.

(3-18) Further, among the output terminals of the first output port 61, the output terminal D0 used
For ~D6, a bit (0 or 1) is set according to the light emitting unit to emit light. Further, regardless of which DG among DG1 to DG6 is selected by the selection signal DG, the bit control for the unused output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 is such that “0”, which is a bit that does not emit light, Is set. In this way, the light emission signal S output from all eight output terminals D0 to D7 including the unused output terminals is generated. Therefore, the generation process of the light emission signal S can be simplified as compared with the gaming machine that does not generate the signal from the unused output terminal while generating the light emission signal S to be output from the output terminals other than the unused output terminal.

(3-19) Further, the unused output terminal D7 is an output terminal located on the end side of the eight output terminals. Therefore, the unused output terminal D7 that does not require a wiring pattern is located on the end side, and thus the wiring pattern can be simplified. In addition, since the detection process of detecting the generated 8-digit bit signal while shifting it can be executed and the 8-th bit can be set to "0", it can be easily handled on the program.

(3-20) Further, as shown in FIG. 9, all the DGs of the first DG group have unused light emitting units, while all the DGs of the second DG group have unused light emission. The department does not exist. As described above, in the present embodiment, D is determined by whether or not there is an unused light emitting unit.
The G group is divided, that is, the output ports are divided. Therefore, the first output port 61
Bit control to the output terminal D7 always sets "0", while bit control to the second output port 62 always sets "1" to the output terminal D7. Therefore, the number of bits set in the output terminal D7 can be fixed in both the first output port 61 and the second output port. Therefore, the burden of bit control on the first output port 61 and bit control on the second output port 62 can be reduced.

(3-21) Further, the processing to the first output port 61 is executed in the processing within the capacity,
The process for the second output port 62 is executed in the out-of-capacity process. In this way, since the in-capacity processing and the out-of-capacity processing can be divided according to the output port, as compared with the gaming machine in which the in-capacity processing and the out-of-capacity processing are mixed for one output port. The processing load can be reduced.

(3-22) In the process of FIG. 10, a flowchart is shown in which the clearing process of the light emission signal of the output port is collectively executed, and then the update setting process of the light emission signal of the output port is collectively executed, that is, step ST1→ Step ST2→Step ST4→Step ST3
-> Step ST5 -> Step ST6 It is also possible to constitute a game machine (game machine of the 4th comparison object). However, if this configuration is adopted, the in-capacity processing (step ST2
)→out-of-capacity processing (step ST4)→in-capacity processing (step ST3)→out-of-capacity processing (step ST5). In other words, the processing becomes complicated because the processing within the capacity and the processing outside the capacity have to be executed alternately.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, step ST2 and step ST3 are executed in the capacity process, and step ST4 and step ST5 are executed in the out-capacity process. The processing can be simplified.

In the present embodiment, in the signal switching process of FIG. 10, the process of clearing the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S has been described as a process of setting “0” for 8 bits. However, the process of clearing the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S may be a process of stopping the output of the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S.

In this embodiment, the number of DGs included in the first DG group is different from the number of DGs included in the second DG group. However, the number of DGs included in the first DG group and the number of DGs included in the second DG group may be the same. Even with such a configuration, there is an advantageous effect that the selection signal DG can be shared by the first DG group and the second DG group.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section LED 19 is illustrated as an LED that notifies that the vehicle has been shifted to the advantageous section. However, it is possible to shift to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous sections as the advantageous section, and to provide an LED according to the type. For example, CZ (chance zone) and AT (assist time) may be present as advantageous sections. For example, as an advantageous zone LED, a CZ that notifies that the CZ has been switched to
A lamp and an AT lamp that notifies that the AT has been transferred may be provided.

In the example of FIG. 9, for all DGs included in the first DG group, one of the eight light emitting units is unused. However, at least one DG of all the DGs included in the first DG group may include two or more unused DGs. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

In the example of FIG. 10, the number of LEDs to be turned off is two, as illustrated in FIG. However, the number of LEDs to be turned off may be three or more. In this case, the 3
It is preferable that the output terminals corresponding to the number of LEDs to be turned off are adjacent to each other. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, as shown in DG5 of the first DG group in FIG. 9, a predetermined event, that is, the set bet number, that the replay is being performed, that it is an advantageous section, that the start operation is effective, It has been described that the fact that the medal can be inserted is notified by the light emission of the LED.
However, at least one of the predetermined events may be notified by using other means together with the emission of the LED or in place of the emission of the LED. The other means is, for example, at least one of a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying predetermined information and a sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound.

In the present embodiment, the light emitting signal is output from the output terminal of the output port to cause the light emitting unit corresponding to the output terminal to emit light, and the light emitting signal is not output from the output terminal to correspond to the output terminal. The description has been made assuming that the light emitting unit does not emit light. However, the light emission section may be switched between light emission and non-light emission by another control. For example, when the non-emission signal is not output from the output port of the output port, the light emitting unit corresponding to the output terminal is caused to emit light, and the non-emission signal is output from the output terminal, so that the light emission corresponding to the output terminal is performed. The part may not be made to emit light.

It has been described that all of the plurality of light emitting units of the present embodiment emit light or extinguish light. However, the type of light emission mode of at least one of the plurality of light emitting units is
It may be two or more. For example, at least one light emitting unit of the plurality of light emitting units may be capable of emitting light of any of the plurality of colors. For example, the light emitting unit may be capable of emitting red light or blue. In this case, the light emission signal that specifies the light emission mode of the light emitting unit may be a signal that specifies the emission color.

As a conventional gaming machine, when a small prize is won as a result of a game being played and a predetermined number of medals are paid out, the number of medals to be paid out (payout number) is displayed on the payout display section. After that, the BET operation for starting the next game is not performed, and the display of the payout display unit is controlled to "0" by the lapse of a predetermined time, so that the display of the payout number is displayed. There is a configuration that terminates.

In the gaming machine having such a configuration, after the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout display section at the end of the game, a BET operation is performed as a termination condition, or a predetermined time elapses without the BET operation being performed. By controlling that the display of the payout number is ended when all the conditions are satisfied, the display of the payout number is ended by uniformly setting the same end condition regardless of the game situation. is there.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 that displays the number of paid-out medals due to the occurrence of winning, and these displays. A main control unit 41 for controlling the equipment is provided, and when the game is finished, the main control unit 41 starts control to display the payout number of medals on the game auxiliary display device 12 as information about the game. Thus, after the game is finished, it is possible to inform the payout number using the game auxiliary display device 12. Then, when the main control unit 41 informs the payout number of medals as the information regarding the game by the game auxiliary display 12 after the last game in the BB is finished as the predetermined state, the main condition of the BB is By the fact that the control is completed, the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is completed. Further, the main control unit 41, after the predetermined game different from the last game in the BB in the predetermined state (a game in the normal state not controlled by the BB or a game other than the last game in the BB) is finished, the game When the auxiliary display 12 is informing the number of medals to be paid out as the information regarding the game, the second condition different from the first condition (the effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game) is performed. When it is established, the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 can notify the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 as information about the game after the game is finished, and the last game in the BB as the predetermined state. Then, after the end of the game, the first condition (the control of the BB is ended) is satisfied, so that the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended, while the last game in the BB is Is a different predetermined game (a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB or a game other than the last game in the BB), after the predetermined game is finished, the second condition (the start switch 7 for starting the game is effective) Operation is performed)
Since the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is completed by the establishment of the above, the last game is in the BB in the predetermined state due to the difference in the timing at which the notification by the game auxiliary display 12 is completed. It is possible to specify whether or not it is a predetermined game.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment notifies the set bet number by lighting 1
~3BETLED14~16 and the like LEDs, and a main control unit 41 for controlling these LEDs, the main control unit 41, before the game is started, the medal insertion unit 4 from the insertion of medals. Or, when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 corresponding to the bet number are started to be turned on, and the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are continuously turned on after the end of the game. By doing, after the game is finished,
This is a configuration capable of informing the number of bets set using the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16. Then, when the main controller 41 informs the bet amount set as the information on the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 after the last game on the BB is finished as the predetermined state, the first condition is set. By the fact that the control of the BB is terminated, the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 is terminated. In addition, the main control unit 41 determines a predetermined game (B that is different from the last game in the predetermined state BB).
After the game in the normal state which is not controlled by B or the game other than the last game in BB) is finished, the bet number set as the information regarding the game is informed by 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 By satisfying a second condition different from the first condition (a medal is inserted from the medal inserting section 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated),
1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are the configurations for ending the notification of information about the game.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 can notify the number of bets set as the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 after the game is finished, and the last in the BB as the predetermined state. In the game, after the game ends, the first condition (BB
Is satisfied, the notification of information about the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is ended, while a predetermined game (B that is different from the last game in BB)
In a game in a normal state not controlled by B or a game other than the last game in BB), after the completion of the predetermined game, the second condition (a new bet number is set by a predetermined operation of the player) Since the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 is ended by being established, is it the last game in the BB in the predetermined state due to the difference in the timing at which the notification from the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 is ended. It is possible to specify whether the game is a predetermined game.

In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to be controllable to the BB as a predetermined state, and is a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB, that is, all the normal state games not controlled by the BB, and For all the games other than the last game in BB, when the information about the game (the number of medals paid out, the set number of bets) is notified after the game is finished, the second condition (by the player) When a predetermined operation is performed), the notification of the information about the game is terminated, but all the games in the normal state that are not controlled by the BB and all the games other than the last game in the BB. Some of the games, for example, all games except the last game in BB, or the last game in BB 1
Regarding the previous game or the like, the configuration may be such that the notification of the information regarding the game is ended when the second condition is satisfied when the information regarding the game is notified after the game is completed. Even with such a configuration, similar to the present embodiment, the game auxiliary display device 12 or 1-3BETLED
It is possible to specify whether the game is the last game in the predetermined state or the predetermined game, depending on the difference in the timing when the notification by 14 to 16 is finished.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a configuration in which the BB can be controlled as the predetermined state. Is controlled to easily win the advantageous section lottery (chance zone (CZ
), etc.), a configuration may be applied in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is higher in the internal lottery than in the normal state (RT).

Further, in the present embodiment, at the end of a predetermined game different from the last game in BB, a game end initialization process is performed to create display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12. When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which data regarding the number of payouts is stored is set and the bet number of the specified number is set thereafter, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 By initializing a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which is set, the notification of the payout number on the game auxiliary display 12 is completed, and at the end of the last game in BB, a game end initialization process is performed. go,
Initialize a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which data regarding the number of payouts is stored, and then,
By performing the initialization process at the end of BB and initializing a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the output buffer of the game auxiliary display unit 12 is set based on the initialization table, the game auxiliary display unit 1
2, a configuration for ending the notification of the number of payouts, that is, initialization of the data regarding the number of payouts, which is the basis for creating the display data, and the display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 at different timings. However, it is also possible to initialize the data relating to the number of payouts and the display data at the same timing and terminate the notification of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display 12.

Further, in this embodiment, when the predetermined game different from the last game in BB and the last game in BB are finished, even when the notification of the bet number set by 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is finished, the game auxiliary display is performed. Similarly to the case of ending the notification of the number of payouts by the vessel 12, data regarding the set bet number which is the basis for creating the display data set in the output buffers of the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 and the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to Although the display data set in the 16 output buffers are initialized at different timings, the data regarding the set bet number and the display data are initialized at the same timing, and 1 to 3B
The configuration may be such that the notification of the set number of bets on the ETLEDs 14 to 16 is terminated.

The main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is capable of paying out a predetermined number of medals when a small winning combination is won at the end of the game, and the game ends. When the winning of the small role has occurred, the number of medals paid out in association with the winning of the small role is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12 as information about the game on the game auxiliary display unit 12 when the winning of the small role has occurred. This is a configuration that can be informed, and is a configuration in which the game auxiliary display 12 informs the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a small winning combination as information about the game.

According to this configuration, the main control unit 41, when the game is finished, the game auxiliary display 12
With this, it is possible to inform the number of medals to be paid out in the game as information about the game, so that the player or the like can recognize the number of medals to be paid out as a result of the game.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a start switch 7 that is operated when a player starts a game, and a predetermined game different from the last game in the predetermined state BB (in a normal state not controlled by the BB) After a game or a game other than the last game in BB) is finished, when the payout number of medals is notified to the game auxiliary display 12 as information about the game, the second condition is that the specified number of bets is When the start switch 7 is operated in the set state, that is, the effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is established, the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. This is a configuration for ending the notification.

According to this configuration, after the predetermined game is finished, when the payout number of medals is informed as the information about the game by the game auxiliary display device 12, the game auxiliary display device 12 is operated until the start switch 7 is operated. The information about the game by can be continued, and the notification is ended when the second condition is satisfied by the operation of the start switch 7, so that the player is notified that the notification is ended by the operation of the start switch 7. Can be recognized.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a MAXBET switch 6 which is operated by the player to set the bet number when starting the game, and a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB in the predetermined state ( After the game in the normal state which is not controlled by the BB or the game other than the last game in the BB) is finished, when the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are informed of the bet number set as the information regarding the game, As a second condition, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, that is, a new bet number for starting the next game is set by a predetermined operation by the player, so that the 1-3BETLEDs 14-16 are used. This is a configuration for ending the notification of information about the game.

According to this configuration, after the predetermined game is finished, when the bet number set as the information about the game is notified by the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 until the bet number of the max bet switch 6 is operated, the 1 to 3 bet led 14 is displayed. It is possible to continue the notification of the information on the game by ~16, and the notification is ended when the second condition is satisfied by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, so that the notification is ended by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 Can be recognized by the person.

In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting medals inserted by the player from the medal insertion portion 4, and a predetermined game (BB) different from the last game in the predetermined state BB. In the case where the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are informed of the bet number set as the information regarding the game after the game in the normal state not controlled by the game or the game other than the last game in the BB) is finished, As two conditions, it is established that the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c detect a medal, that is, the player inserts a medal from the medal inserting section 4 and performs a bet number setting operation for setting a bet number. , 1
This is a configuration for ending the notification of the information regarding the game by the 3BET LEDs 14 to 16.

According to this configuration, after the predetermined game is finished, when the bet number set as the information about the game is informed by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, the bet number setting operation by the player inserting the medal is performed. Until it is performed, the notification of the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 can be continued, and the notification is ended when the second condition is satisfied by the bet number setting operation by inserting the medals. It is possible to let the player recognize that the notification has been completed by the operation.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a RAM 41c having a storage area capable of storing data.
And a main control unit 41 capable of initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c, and the main control unit 41 is RAM at the end of a predetermined game and at the end of the last game in BB, respectively.
In the configuration, a predetermined area of 41c is initialized, and an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c that is initialized at the end of a predetermined game is different from an area initialized at the end of the last game in BB. ..

According to this feature, it is possible to initialize an appropriate area depending on whether the last game of the BB is finished or the predetermined game is finished.

The main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the bit control data of the game auxiliary display unit 12 for display on the game auxiliary display unit 12 based on the payout amount data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. By setting in the buffer, it is possible to inform the auxiliary game display 12 of the number of medals to be paid out as information about the game, and the main control unit 41 ends the predetermined game and the last game in BB. Sometimes RAM41c
It is possible to initialize a predetermined area of R, and R at the end of the last game in BB.
In the initialization of the AM 41c, a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is initialized on the basis of a predetermined initialization table, and the game auxiliary display unit 12 plays a game in the area of the RAM 41c initialized on the basis of the initialization table. The information regarding the number of medals to be paid out includes a region for storing the number-of-payouts data and the bit control data which are data for informing the number of paid-out medals.

According to this configuration, the main control unit 41 performs initialization at the end of the last game in the BB, so that the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 can also be ended.

In addition, the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the bet number data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, sets the bit control data of the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 to the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16. By setting it in the display buffer, it is possible to inform the bet number set as the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, and the main control unit 41 causes the main control unit 41 to end the predetermined game and the end of the BB. At the end of the game, it is possible to initialize a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, B
In the initialization of the RAM 41c at the end of the last game in B, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is initialized based on a predetermined initialization table, and the area of the RAM 41c initialized based on the initialization table. In the configuration, an area for storing bet amount data and bit control data, which is data for informing the bet amount set as information regarding a game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, is included.

According to this configuration, the main controller 41 performs initialization at the end of the last game in the BB, so that the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 can also be ended.

The slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, controls the display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 for displaying the number of paid-out medals due to the occurrence of a prize, and these display devices. The main control unit 41 is provided, and when the game is finished, the main control unit 41 starts the control for displaying the payout number of medals as the information on the game on the game auxiliary display 12, so that the game can be executed. After the game is finished, the game auxiliary display 12 can be used to notify the number of payouts. Then, when the main control unit 41 informs the payout number of medals as the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 after the last game in BB is finished as the first predetermined state, the first condition is set. When the control of the BB is completed, the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is completed. Also,
The main control unit 41 is different from the first condition when the game auxiliary display 12 informs the payout number of medals as information about the game after the last game in the CB is finished as the second predetermined state. When the second condition (the effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed) is satisfied, the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 can inform the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display device 12 as information about the game after the game is finished, and the last in BB as the first predetermined state. In the game, after the game is finished, the first condition (the control of BB is finished) is satisfied, so that the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is finished, while the second predetermined state is finished. In the last game in CB, after the game is over, the second condition different from the first condition (the effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed) is satisfied, so that the game is executed. Since the notification of the information on the game by the auxiliary display unit 12 is ended, depending on the difference in the timing at which the notification by the game auxiliary display unit 12 is ended, it is the last game in the BB which is the first predetermined state or the second predetermined state. CB in a state
It can be specified whether it is the last game in.

Further, the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment has LEDs such as 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 for notifying the set bet number by lighting, and a main controller 41 for controlling these LEDs. , And the main controller 41, before the game is started,
When the number of bets is set by inserting a medal from the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6, the lighting of 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 according to the number of bets is started, and even after the end of the game. By continuing to turn on the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16, it is possible to inform the bet number set using the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 after the game is finished. Then, when the main control unit 41 notifies the bet amount set as the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 after the last game in the BB is finished as the first predetermined state, the first control is performed. As the condition that the control of the BB is ended is established, the notification of the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 is ended. In addition, when the main control unit 41 causes the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 to notify the bet number set as the information regarding the game after the last game in the CB is finished as the second predetermined state, the first control is performed. When the second condition different from the condition (a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated) is satisfied,
This is a configuration for ending the notification of the information regarding the game by the 3BET LEDs 14 to 16.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 can inform the bet number set as the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 after the game is finished, and the BB as the first predetermined state. In the last game in, after the end of the game, the first condition (
By the fact that the control of BB is terminated), the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 is terminated, while in the last game in the CB as the second predetermined state, after the end of the game. , 1 to 3 are satisfied by the establishment of a second condition (a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated), which is different from the first condition.
Since the notification of the information on the game by the BETLEDs 14 to 16 is finished, 1 to 3BET
It is possible to specify whether the game is the last game in the BB in the first predetermined state or the last game in CB in the second predetermined state, depending on the difference in the timing at which the notification by the LEDs 14 to 16 is finished.

In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured so that it can control BB as the first predetermined state and RB as the second predetermined state. However, BB can be controlled as the first predetermined state and the second predetermined state. In an advantageous state for players other than RB and RB, for example, an advantageous zone, a state in which it is easier to win an advantageous zone lottery than a normal state (chance zone (CZ), etc.), an internal lottery than a normal state It may be configured to apply a state (RT) or the like in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to be controllable to BB as the first predetermined state and controllable to CB as the second predetermined state, that is, different types as the first predetermined state and the second predetermined state. Although it is a configuration that can be controlled to a state, a configuration in which at least one of the advantage, the termination condition, and the control in the predetermined state is different may be applied as the first predetermined state and the second predetermined state, for example, As the first predetermined state and the second predetermined state, the same kind of states with different degrees of advantage (for example, a first BB that can be controlled by the AT after the end, a second BB that is not controlled by the AT after the end, and an AT after the end) Controllable first RB, second RB which is not controlled by AT after the end, first advantageous section and second advantageous section having different controlled game times, first CZ and second CZ having different controlled game times Etc.) may be applied.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a start switch 7 that is operated when a player starts a game, and the game is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 after the last game in the second predetermined state CB is finished. When the payout number of medals is informed as the information regarding the above, as a second condition, the start switch 7 is operated in the state where the bet number of the specified number is set,
That is, when the effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is established, the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is completed.

According to this configuration, after the last game in the CB in the second predetermined state is finished, when the payout number of medals is notified as the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12,
Until the start switch 7 is operated, the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 can be continued, and when the second condition is satisfied by the operation of the start switch 7, the notification is ended, so the start switch It is possible to make the player recognize that the notification has been completed by the operation of 7.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a MAXBET switch 6 which is operated by the player to set the bet number when starting the game, and the last game in the CB which is the second predetermined state is finished. After that, when the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 are informing of the bet number set as the information regarding the game, the second condition is that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, that is, the next game is performed by a predetermined operation by the player. When the setting of a new bet number for starting the game is established, the notification of the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 is completed.

According to this configuration, 1-3 BE after the game in CB in the second predetermined state is finished
When the number of bets set as the information on the game is notified by the TLEDs 14 to 16, the notification of the information on the game by the 1 to 3BET LEDs 14 to 16 can be continued until the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. Since the notification is ended when the second condition is satisfied by operating the switch 6, it is possible to let the player recognize that the notification is ended by operating the MAXBET switch 6.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting medals inserted by the player from the medal insertion section 4, and after the last game in CB in the second predetermined state is completed. , 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are notified of the number of bets set as the information regarding the game, as the second condition, the inserted medal sensors 31 a to 3
1-3bETLED is established by the fact that the medal is detected by 1c, that is, the player performs the bet number setting operation of inserting the medal from the medal inserting section 4 and setting the bet number.
This is a configuration for ending the notification of the information regarding the game by 14 to 16.

According to this configuration, after the last game in the second predetermined state CB is finished, 1 to
When the bet amount set as the information on the game is informed by the 3BET LEDs 14 to 16, 1 to 3BE until the bet amount setting operation by the player inserting the medal is performed.
Since the notification of the information on the game by the TLEDs 14 to 16 can be continued, and the notification is ended when the second condition is satisfied by the bet number setting operation by the insertion of the medal, the notification is ended by the bet number setting operation. It is possible for the player to recognize the fact.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a RAM 41c having a storage area capable of storing data.
And a main control unit 41 capable of initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c, the main control unit 41 is the first area of the storage area of the RAM 41c at the end of the last game in the CB in the second predetermined state. And a second area different from the first area in the memory area of the RAM 41c is initialized based on a predetermined initialization table at the end of the last game in the first predetermined state BB. is there.

According to this configuration, the main controller 41 initializes the RAM 4 at the end of the last game in the first predetermined state BB and at the end of the last game in the second predetermined state CB.
Since the second area of the RAM 41c different from the first area of 1c is initialized, it is possible to initialize the area which is not initialized at the end of the last game in CB at the end of the last game in BB.

The main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the bit control data of the game auxiliary display 12 for display on the game auxiliary display 12 based on the payout amount data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. By setting in the buffer, it is possible to inform the game auxiliary display device 12 of the number of medals to be paid out as information about the game, and the main control unit 41 ends the last game in the BB in the first predetermined state. CB in time and second predetermined state
It is possible to initialize a predetermined area of the RAM 41c at the end of the last game in, respectively. In the initialization of the RAM 41c at the end of the last game in BB, the RAM 41c is initialized based on a predetermined initialization table. It is the structure which initializes a 2nd area|region, and the game auxiliary indicator 1 is in the 2nd area|region of RAM41c initialized based on the said initialization table.
2 is a configuration including an area for storing payout amount data and bit control data, which is data for informing the payout amount of medals as information about the game.

According to this configuration, the main control unit 41 performs initialization at the end of the last game in the BB, so that the notification of the information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 can also be ended.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the bet number data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, sets the bit control data of 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 to the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16. By setting it in the display buffer, it is possible to inform the bet number set as the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, and the main control unit 41 causes the main control unit 41 to finish the last BB in the first predetermined state. RA at the end of the game and at the end of the last game in the second predetermined state CB.
It is possible to initialize a predetermined area of M41c, and in the initialization of the RAM 41c at the end of the last game in BB, the RAM 41 is based on a predetermined initialization table.
The configuration is such that the second area of c is initialized, and RA is initialized based on the initialization table.
The second area of M41c is configured to include an area for storing bet amount data and bit control data, which is data for informing the bet amount set as the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16.

According to this configuration, the main controller 41 performs initialization at the end of the last game in the BB, so that the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BELEDs 14 to 16 can also be ended.

(About result notification)
In addition, in the present embodiment, the result notification is performed in the effect mode shown in FIG.
The result notification may be performed in other presentation modes. For example, FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are diagrams for explaining the effect at the time of result notification during the freeze regarding the modified example.

First, the presentation mode shown in FIG. 21 will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, after the door closing effect is finished by the effect shown in FIG. 17(i), a spark image 51c appears from the edge of the screen as shown in FIG. 21(j2). When the spark image 51c appears, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "flickering" sound such that a spark appears.

As shown in FIG. 21(k2), the spark image 51c appearing from the edge of the screen moves to the center of the screen. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs the sound of "bune" such that a spark moves.

As shown in FIG. 21(l2), the spark image 51c moving from the edge of the screen stops at the center of the screen. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound such as a sparkling sound.

As shown in FIG. 21(n2), the result image 51d is displayed in the central portion of the screen where the spark image 51c was displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the acquired number is 304. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a "don't" sound.

As shown in FIG. 21(2), after the result image 51d is displayed, a caution display is performed to call the player a caution regarding the game. When the alert is displayed, the result image 5
The attention image 51e is displayed above 1d. By performing such an alert display, the player can be prevented from playing excessive games.

As described above, since the spark image 51c moves from the edge of the screen toward the central portion, attention can be paid to the moving spark image 51c, and the result image is displayed in the spark image area where the spark image 51c is displayed. Since 51d is also displayed, attention can be paid to the resulting image 51d.

Next, the presentation mode shown in FIG. 22 will be described. As shown in FIG. 22(j3), the first spark image 51g and the second spark image 51h are displayed in the central portion of the screen. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound such as a sparkling sound.

As shown in FIG. 22(k3), a result image 51d indicating the acquired number is displayed in the portion where the first spark image 51g was displayed. Further, in a portion where the second spark image 51h was displayed, a result image 51f showing the number of digesting games during the bonus is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 22(l3), in the resulting image 51d, the first digit (in this example, "4"
Number) is displayed. Furthermore, in the result image 51f, the first digit (in this example, "2"
Number) is displayed. A sound of "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the display of the first digit.

As shown in FIG. 22(m3), next, in the result image 51d, the second digit (in this example,
The number "0") is displayed. Further, in the result image 51f, the second digit (in this example,
The number “5”) is displayed. "Pin" is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54 with the second digit display.
Is output.

As shown in FIG. 22(n3), next, in the result image 51d, the third digit (in this example,
The number "3") is displayed. Furthermore, in the result image 51f, the third digit (in this example,
The number "1") is displayed. "Pin" is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54 with the display of the third digit.
Is output.

By displaying the third digit in the result image 51d, the player is informed that the final number of the acquired images is 304. Furthermore, by displaying the third digit in the result image 51f, the player is informed that the number of exhausted games is 152G as a final result.

After the final result is displayed in the result image 51d and the result image 51f, FIG.
As shown in о3), an alert display is displayed to alert the player to the game. When the alert display is performed, above the result image 51d and the result image 51f,
The attention image 51e is displayed. By performing such an alert display, the player can be prevented from playing excessive games.

In this way, the result image 51 showing the number of acquired images in the portion where the first spark image 51g was displayed.
Since d is displayed and the result image 51e indicating the number of digested games is displayed in the portion where the second spark image 51h was displayed, the display of each result image can be made conspicuous, and attention to the result image Can be collected.

In the example of FIG. 22, the first spark image 51g and the second spark image 51h may appear on the screen in order. For example, after the first spark image 51g appears, the second spark image 51h
May appear. Further, the result image 51d and the result image 51e may appear on the screen in order. For example, the result image 51e may appear after the result image 51d has appeared.

In this way, since the plurality of result images are displayed in stages, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to each of the plurality of result images.

In addition, in the result notification shown in FIGS. 18, 21, and 22, when the number of acquired games and the number of digested games are notified in order from the first digit, for example, as if the reels rotate in a 5-digit area. The numbers may rotate. Then, while the numbers are rotating in the five-digit area, the number of acquisitions and the number of digested games are notified by the numbers being stopped step by step in the order of the first digit, the second digit, and the third digit. It may be.

In this way, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the final digit number when displaying the result image. Can be held by someone.

Also, the number of digits (eg, 5 digits) that is larger than the final number of digits (eg, 3 digits).
Since the value fluctuates, the final number of digits can be made to appear to the player as if a large number of digits were displayed.

In addition, when the first digit is displayed and when the second digit is displayed, the common control is performed such that the remaining digits change, so that the processing load is reduced. be able to.

In the above-mentioned example, the number of acquired bonuses and the number of digested games in the bonus are illustrated as the result notified by the result image. However, the result informed by the result image is a result that other players are interested in, such as the number of acquired games and the number of consumed games in the advantageous section, the number of acquired games and the number of consumed games in the AT (for example, in the game in the advantageous state). As long as it is a result, any result may be used.

In the above example, the result image is described as being one or two images. However, the result image may be three or more images capable of specifying the numerical values updated according to the progress of the game in the advantageous state.

Further, the result image is not limited to such a numerical value and may be a result image based on the end of the advantageous state. The result image may be, for example, information that can specify that the advantageous state has ended, for example, a character such as “end”. As described above, the result image is an image displayed in association with the bonus or the end of the AT.

In the above example, the door closing effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other effects such as an effect in which a predetermined character is displayed. In any case, these effects are
It is preferable to finish by the time the result image is displayed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's attention on the display of the result image from being hindered.

At least one display mode such as an image in a door closing effect, a background image, a result image, and a spark image is used to notify (indicate) the degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue (for example, the AT is restored). Good. For example, if at least one color of the background image, the result image, and the spark image is the first color, there is a high degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue, and at least one color of the background image, the result image, and the spark image will be the first color. With two colors, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue may be low. With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to at least one display mode of the background image, the result image, and the spark image.

In the above example, it was explained that the 5-digit number fluctuates regardless of the number of digits of the digested game A and the number of acquired sheets displayed as the result image. You may make it fluctuate.

(Regarding the advantageous section after the bonus ends)
In the game after the end of the bonus as shown in FIG. 19(u), there may be a case of being controlled by the AT and a case of not being controlled by the AT. Specifically, the advantageous section (CZ or AT) is won by the bonus winning or the rare role winning before the bonus winning, and during the bonus, the advantageous section is controlled and the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on. After the bonus ends, when the advantageous section continues, the advantageous section LED 19 keeps lighting, while when the advantageous section does not continue and shifts to the normal section, the advantageous section LED 19 lights up when the bonus ends. Turn off the light.
The slot machine 1 shifts to the normal section when the bonus is over, and shifts to the advantageous section LED 19
Even if is turned off, within the predetermined number of games, it shifts to the advantageous section again and the advantageous section LED 19
May be designed to illuminate. For example, after the bonus ends, when the push-winning combination (for example, the push-down bell) that wins with a probability of 1/1.5 wins in the internal lottery, it shifts to the advantageous zone again and the advantageous zone LED 19 lights up. Good. Alternatively, if the advantageous section continues after the bonus ends, the CZ is controlled within 10 games after the bonus ends and the CZ is controlled within 10 games.
From the AT to the AT, and the advantageous section LED 19 continues to be lit during that time, and if the advantageous section does not continue, the bonus section LED 19 is temporarily turned off after shifting to the normal section after the bonus ends.
The advantageous section LED 19 may be turned on again by being controlled to the advantageous section (CZ or AT) within 0 games.

Thus, the slot machine 1 may be configured as follows.

A variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (eg, designs) that can be identified by each (
For example, with reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A prize notification means (for example, a process of performing a prize notification by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a prize notification (for example, a prize notification shown in FIG. 16C) for notifying occurrence of a prize,
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, a result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing a result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus),
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
A warning display means (for example, a processing of displaying a warning by the main control unit 41) for displaying a warning image (for example, a warning image 51e shown in FIG. 18(o)) for calling the player a caution regarding the game. )When,
Notification means (for example, game auxiliary display 12) capable of notifying information (for example, payout number),
And a suggestion unit (for example, an advantageous zone LED 19) for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that an advantageous zone (for example, CZ or AT) that is more advantageous than the normal zone is controlled.
When a specific display result (for example, 7 combinations of symbol combinations) is derived, the state shifts to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived to obtain a bonus. Winnings will occur),
When the specific display result is derived, the delay control is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14C, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived and freeze is started when the third stop and release is performed. ), it is suggested that the state shifts to the specific state during the execution of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14C to 14F, a bonus winning notification is given during the freeze), and After the end of the delay control, an effect for causing the player to select the effect state in the specific state is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15G, the bonus effect is selected after the end of the freeze),
When the prize notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the end of the prize notification (for example, FIG.
17), the freeze starts as shown in FIG. 17E), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG.
) ~ As shown in Fig. 18(о), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the reminder is displayed), and the display of the reminder image is ended by the end of the delay control (for example,
As shown in FIG. 19(p), the warning display ends after the whiteout), suggesting a transition to the special state after the end of the delay control (for example, in FIGS. 19(q) and 19(r)). As shown, the RT effect is selected after the freeze ends (see FIG. 20),
The advantageous section includes the special state (for example, becomes an advantageous section during a bonus),
When the suggestion effect continues to be executed without shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section when the special state ends (for example, when the advantageous section continues after the bonus ends and the advantageous section LED 19 continues to light). When the suggestive effect ends by shifting from the advantageous zone to the normal zone (for example, after the bonus ends, shift to the normal zone and shift to the advantageous zone L).
If the ED19 goes off),
Even when the suggestive effect ends by shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section when the special state ends, within a predetermined period (for example, a push order to win with a probability of 1/1.5). Until winning the role, or within 10 games) transition from the normal section to the advantageous section,
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 20) after a related image different from the result image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) is displayed. It is displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is being executed has elapsed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the prize generated in the game in which the specific state ends is finished after a predetermined period has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). As described above, the display of the result image 51d is started, and the display of the result image 51d is ended by whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state shifts to the special state includes a selection effect for causing the player to select the effect state in the special state (for example, an effect for selecting the RT effect shown in FIG. 19(q)),
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state shifts to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19(t) is displayed, FIG.
), the RT effect is confirmed).

As a result, even if the advantageous section ends after the bonus ends, it is controlled to the advantageous section again within a predetermined period, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing as much as possible.

Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described present embodiment and modified examples can be appropriately combined.

FIG. 23 is a view showing how the specific effect is being executed in the slot machine 1.
23A and 23B are both front views of the slot machine 1. FIG. 23(A),
As shown in FIG. 23B, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 and a side lamp 27.
Also, at least speakers 53 and 54 are provided. The side lamp 27 is installed in the vicinity so as to surround the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Note that, in FIG. 23, the configurations of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, various switches 6, 7, 8L, 8C, 8R, 10 and the like are omitted. In addition, as another example of the gaming machine, when a pachinko gaming machine is adopted instead of the slot machine 1, an operating means for firing a pachinko ball (hit ball operating handle) and a variable display device (liquid crystal) for varying the design A well-known configuration such as the display 51 may also be omitted from FIG. 23.

23(A) and 23(B) both show an example of the specific effect executed during the period in the customer waiting state. In particular, FIG. 23(A) shows a state in which a demonstration image (demo image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and FIG. 23(B) shows a notification image for the player on the liquid crystal display 51. Showing the situation. The demo image is, for example, a function introduction movie as a video that introduces functions such as how to play the slot machine 1 and effects. As an example of the notification image, (a) to (d) are shown at the ends of the lines that branch from the “notification image” in FIG. 23(B) to four in the right direction. In this way, during the customer waiting state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a demo image or a notification image. Hereinafter, the period of waiting for customers is simply referred to as "demo period".

What is particularly noteworthy is that, as shown in FIG. 23(A), while the demonstration image is displayed, the side lamp 27 blinks and the speaker 53, 54 outputs the effect sound, while FIG. ), the side lamp 27 is turned off and the speakers 53 and 54 do not generate sound during a period in which the notification image is displayed instead of the demo image. Thus, in the demonstration period, the demonstration image and the notification image are displayed as the specific effect, and the effect by the side lamp 27 and the speakers 53 and 54 is performed. However, during the period in which the demo image is displayed and the period in which the notification image is displayed, the side lamp 27 and the speaker 53,
The form of the effect by 54 is different. Here, in the latter period, the side lamp 2 is used.
7 and the speaker 53, 54 is not described as an example, but in the latter period, the degree of the effect by the side lamp 27 and the speakers 53, 54 is conservative (blinking). Instead, the light emitting device may emit light of a specific color, or may emit a small amount of sound).

[Notification image]
Next, an example of the notification image shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 23(B) will be described. What is a notification image?
It is an image for informing the player of information for issuing various alerts.

(A) Intrusion prevention image (alert image 51e)
The slip-in prevention image (alert image 51e) is provided with images having the same content of characters but surrounding the characters and images of a plurality of types having different display areas. By such a sticking-in prevention display, the player is restrained or warned from being absorbed in the game, and the player is restrained or cautioned from investing a large amount of money in the game.

(B) Image of fraud prevention, etc. The image of fraud prevention is 18 "Games under the age of 18 are prohibited by law."
Reminder display that prohibits games under the age of 1, reminder display to suppress fraudulent acts such as "Cheating is a crime", and fraudulent behavior such as "Please be careful of fraudulent techniques" Including three types of warning display for These images such as fraud prevention images may be displayed simultaneously or at different timings. Note that, as other images for preventing fraud, for example, when a movable accessory is provided on the outer frame of the slot machine 1 or the like, attention should be paid so as not to be injured by the movement of the movable accessory. May be adopted.

(C) Forgetting prevention image The forgetting prevention image is a prepaid card or the like as a game recording medium in which balance information or the like is recorded as information that can specify the value of the game value such as a game ball that can be used for games. 5 is an image as a display for preventing the user from forgetting to remove the card. The forget-to-remove image includes the characters "please be careful not to forget or steal the prepaid card." and an image showing card ejection. It should be noted that it is not a card but a forgetting prevention targeting another shape such as a coin as a game recording medium in which balance information etc. is recorded as information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value usable for the game Images may be adopted.

(D) Maker Logo Image The maker logo image is a maker logo display (also referred to as manufacturer information) showing the manufacturer of the slot machine 1. The manufacturer logo image is displayed in the company color of the manufacturer, for example. During the period in which the maker logo image is displayed, the side lamp 27 similarly emits the company color. In this way, by making the LEDs emit light in a light emitting mode that is related to the displayed content, it is possible to deepen the impression of the displayed content.

Although all the notification images described above are still images, some or all of them may be moving images.

[Execution timing of specific performance]
FIG. 24 is a timing chart of an execution example of the specific effect. FIG. 24A shows an example of the specific effect executed during the demo period. In addition, FIG. 24(B) shows an example of a specific effect executed in the big hit game state. In each of FIGS. 24A and 24B, t on the horizontal axis indicates the timing at which an event occurs, and the vertical axis indicates the display example of the liquid crystal display 51.
The presence/absence and emission pattern of the side lamp 27 and the presence/absence and output pattern of the speakers 53 and 54 are shown.

[Specific performance executed during the demo period]
The specific effect executed in the demo period will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 24 (A
), the demo period is t11 to t15. The starting condition of the demo period is that the player is not playing a game. Specifically, until the predetermined time (15 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the result of the variable display is other than the specific symbol, the state in which no game is played is continued. The end condition of the demo period is the start of the game by the player based on the operation by the operation means. Whether the game is started or not is a slot machine, for example, an operation of setting the bet number (BET operation. Other than that, automatic B by inserting a medal or winning a replay).
It may be possible to make a determination by determining whether or not ET) has been performed, and in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, for example, by determining whether or not a winning at a starting winning opening has been detected. is there. In the case of a pachinko game machine, the demo period may be ended on the condition that the operation of the hit ball operation handle is detected.

Before t11, the game is executed based on the operation by the operation means. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, for example, a changing pattern (not shown). In addition, the side lamp 27 emits light in a normal light emission pattern (for example, blinking in a specific color). Also, the speakers 53 and 54 output a normal effect sound (for example, BGM output during fluctuation).

At t11, the start condition for the specific effect is satisfied. Then, a demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the side lamp 27 emits light in a demonstration light emission pattern (for example, blinking in a specific color different from the normal light emission pattern). Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output demonstration effect sound (for example, BGM different from BGM output during fluctuation).

At t12, which is 39 seconds after the demo screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, an image such as fraud prevention is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The side lamp 27 continues to be turned off while the image for preventing fraud is displayed. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to be in a state where no sound is output.

At t13, which is 6 seconds after the image for preventing fraud and the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image for preventing intrusion is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, while the intrusion prevention image is displayed, the side lamp 27 continues to be in the off state, as in the case where the fraud prevention image is displayed. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to be in a state where no sound is output.

At t14, which is 6 seconds after the intrusion prevention image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51,
The demo screen is again displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The light emission mode of the side lamp 27 and the sound output mode of the speakers 53 and 54 while the demo screen is displayed are the same as during the demo screen display from t11 to t12.

In this way, during the demo period during which the fraud prevention image and the anti-roll-in image are not displayed, the customer waiting demonstration effect sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, while the fraud prevention image and the anti-roll-in image are displayed. Speakers 53 and 54 during the displayed period
No sound is output from.

Here, at t15, when the game is started by the player, the end condition of the customer waiting demonstration effect is satisfied, and the customer waiting demonstration effect is ended. Then, the presentation mode of the liquid crystal display 51, the side lamp 27, and the speakers 53 and 54 after t15 is the same as that before t11 during the game.

In FIG. 24(A), the case where the start of the game by the player is detected at t15 is described, but if the state in which the start of the game by the player is not detected from t14 continues for 39 seconds, The demo image switches to the fraud prevention image. After that, unless the game is started,
After the lapse of the same period as the period length of t12 to t13, the image is switched to the intrusion prevention image, and after the lapse of the same period as the period length of t13 to t14, the image is repeatedly switched to the demo image. The effect mode of the side lamp 27 and the speakers 53 and 54 during the switching period of those images corresponds to the switched image as shown in FIG.

[Specific production executed during the big hit game production period]
The specific effect executed in the big hit game effect period will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 24(B), the jackpot game effect period is t11 to t15. The start condition of the big hit game production period is that the result of the variable display is a specific symbol. The end condition of the big hit game production period is the end of the big hit game state. However, if it is a gaming machine that can start the next fluctuation display after a predetermined fluctuation pause period from the end of the big hit game state, the big hit game production period is the fluctuation pause period after the end of the big hit game state. To continue. That is, the end condition of the big hit game production period in this case is the lapse of the variable suspension period.

FIG. 24B illustrates a case in which the big hit game effect period ends after the variable pause period. That is, the result of the variable display becomes a specific symbol at t11, and the big hit game effect period starts. After that, at t13, the big hit game state ends and shifts to the variable suspension period, t
The variable suspension period ends at 15, and with this, the jackpot game effect period started from t11 ends. In the variable pause period, as shown in FIG. 24(B), the jackpot end screen is first displayed, and then the manufacturer logo display screen is switched at the timing of t14.

Before t11 in FIG. 24B, variable display of symbols is executed. At this time, the liquid crystal display 5
In 1, for example, a changing pattern or the like is displayed (not shown). Also, the side lamp 27
Emits in a normal light emission pattern (for example, blinking in a specific color). In addition, the speaker 53,
From 54, a normal effect sound (for example, BGM output during fluctuation) is output.

At t11, the big hit start screen for notifying that the big hit has started is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, below the jackpot start screen, a forget-to-take prevention image and an intrusion prevention image are displayed together. The display start timing of the big hit start screen may be the same as the display start timing of the forget-to-take prevention image and the intrusion prevention image, or the latter may be displayed later than the former. In any case, the side lamp 27 continues to be turned off while the forget-to-remove image and the stick-in prevention image are displayed.
Further, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to be in a state where no sound is output.

At t12, which is 10 seconds after the big hit start screen is displayed, the big hit game state is entered. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a big hit game in-progress screen showing that the big hit game has been started. In addition, the side lamp 27 emits light in a light emitting pattern during a big hit. In the present embodiment, as the big hit light emission pattern, the light emission colors are changed in the order of yellow, green, and red, and this is repeated. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a big hit production sound (for example, music).

At t13 when the big hit game state ends, the big hit end screen indicating that the big hit game ends is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, below the big hit end screen, a forget-to-take prevention image and a stick-in prevention image are displayed as in the case of displaying the big hit start screen.
The display start timing of the big hit end screen may be the same as the display start timing of the forget-to-take prevention image and the intrusion prevention image, or the latter may be displayed later than the former. In any case, the side lamp 27 continues to be turned off while the forget-to-remove image and the stick-in prevention image are displayed. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to be in a state where no sound is output.

From t13 when the big hit gaming state ends, a variable pause period in which variable display of symbols is not executed is entered. During this period, if the slot machine is used, the reels do not start rotating even if the start button is pressed. Further, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, even if there is a pending storage necessary to display the symbols in a variable manner, the symbols are not displayed in a variable manner. The fluctuation suspension period is t13
Continue to t15. At t14, which is 10 seconds after the jackpot end screen is displayed, the manufacturer logo image is displayed in the central portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 during the fluctuation pause period.
After that, the manufacturer logo image is displayed until t15 when the fluctuation suspension period ends. The maker logo image is displayed in the company color (blue in this embodiment). In addition, an intrusion prevention image is displayed below the manufacturer logo image. Further, while the maker logo image is displayed, the side lamp 27 lights up in the same blue color as the company color, and the state is continued. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to be in a state where no sound is output.

In this way, in the period of t12 to t13 when the big hit game screen is displayed, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color by yellow, green, and red, while the maker logo image is displayed. During the period from t14 to t15, the side lamp 27 emits blue light, and the latter emits light in a less noticeable constant light emission mode than the former.

In addition, during the period from t14 to t15 when the maker logo image is displayed, the side lamp 27 emits blue as the company color. On the other hand, in the period from t12 to t13 when the big hit game screen is displayed, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color depending on yellow, green, and red. That is, in the latter case, the side lamp 27 emits light using yellow, green, and red different from the company color.

At t15, which is 2 seconds after displaying the manufacturer's logo image and the intrusion prevention image,
The fluctuation suspension period ends, and the display of these notification images ends at that timing. When the display of the notification image ends, the specific effect in the big hit game effect period ends.

After t15, the display of the liquid crystal display 51, the light emission mode of the side lamp 27, the speakers 53, 5
The output mode of the sound of No. 4 is the same as that before t11, and when a new variable display is started, the corresponding effect is performed by each.

Here, the demo period of FIG. 24(A) and the big hit game effect period of FIG. 24(B) are compared from the viewpoint of effect. First, comparing the timing of displaying the inset prevention image, during the demo period, as shown at t13 in FIG. 24(A), 39 seconds have elapsed since the start of the demo period, In contrast to 6 seconds later, in the big hit game effect period, as shown at t11 or t13 in FIG. 24(B), the big hit start screen display timing or the big hit end screen display timing (that is, the in-game screen Is displayed at the timing when the display ends.

Further, the anti-depression image displayed at t13 to t14 in FIG. 24A is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas the anti-depression image displayed at t13 to t14 in FIG. The image is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 together with the big hit end image and the forget-to-take prevention image, and the display modes are different for both. On the other hand, the side lamp 27 remains off during t13 to t14 in FIG. 24A, and the side lamp 27 remains off during t13 to t14 in FIG. Is.

It should be noted that, compared with the intrusion prevention image displayed at t13 to t14 in FIG.
The display of the anti-aliasing image displayed from t13 to t14 in (B) may be reduced to change the display mode, or the display mode may be changed to change the display mode.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described configuration will be described.
In the present embodiment, as indicated by t11 to t12 and t14 to t15 in FIG. While flashing changes the light emission mode, t12 to t1
As shown in FIG. 4, the side lamp 27 remains off during the period in which the image for preventing fraud and the image for preventing indentation are displayed, and the light emission mode does not change. in this way,
Without being confused by the light emission mode of the side lamp 27, it is possible to suitably transmit information for alerting the player to fraud prevention and to prevent sneaking in.

As shown in FIG. 23(A), by arranging the side lamps 27 near the liquid crystal display 51, the effects can be diversified by the synergistic effect of the effects by the side lamps 27 and the liquid crystal display 51. You can

As shown at t12 to t13 in FIG. 24B, while the side lamp 27 changes its emission color in yellow, green, and red during the period when the notification image is displayed in the big hit game effect period. As shown at t11 to t12 in FIG. 24(B), the side lamp 27 is turned off during the period in which the notification image (the forgetting prevention image and the sticking-in prevention image) is displayed in the big hit game effect period. There is. In this way, it is possible to suitably transmit information for alerting the player to fraud prevention and entanglement prevention while enhancing the effect of presentation in various colors.

As shown at t11 to t12 and t14 to t15 in FIG. 24A, the speaker 53 is in the demo period during which the image for preventing fraud and the image for preventing intrusion are not displayed.
, 54, while the customer waiting demonstration effect sound is output, as shown at t12 to t14 in FIG. 24(A), the speakers 53, 54 are displayed during the period in which the image for preventing fraud and the image for preventing entanglement are displayed. No sound is output from. In this way, the information for alerting the player to the prevention of fraud and the prevention of entanglement can be suitably transmitted without being confused by the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54.

Since the inset prevention image, the image for preventing fraud, the forgetting to remove image, and the maker logo image shown in FIGS. 23B to 23D are still images, they are not confused by the movement on the display. It is possible to appropriately transmit information for calling attention to prevention of slipping in, prevention of fraud, and prevention of forgetting to take, and information for making an impression of a maker image to a player.

The anti-depression image displayed at t13 to t14 in FIG. 24A is displayed in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas the anti-depression image displayed at t13 to t14 in FIG. A big hit end image and a forget-to-take prevention image are displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display 51, and the display modes are different for both. In addition, the side lamp 27 remains off at t13 to t14 in FIG. 24A, and the side lamp 27 at t13 to t14 in FIG. 24B.
Remains off, and both have the same light emission mode. In this way, while enabling the notification of the information for alerting the fraud prevention and the intrusion prevention in a manner according to the situation, the information for appropriately informing the player the injustice prevention and the intrusion prevention Can be transmitted.

In the period when the big hitting game screen of t12 to t13 in the big hitting game effect period of FIG. 24B is displayed, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color by yellow, green and red , T14 to t15, the side lamp 27 emits blue light in the period in which the maker logo image is displayed, and the latter emits light in a less noticeable constant light emission mode than the former. As described above, since the effect is not excessively produced by the light emission of the side lamp 27, it is possible to draw more attention to the manufacturer logo to the player.

In the period when the big hitting game screen of t12 to t13 in the big hitting game effect period of FIG. , T14 to t15 During the period when the manufacturer logo image is displayed,
The side lamp 27 emits blue, which is a company color of a manufacturer different from yellow, green, and red. In this way, the side lamp 27 emits light in a light emission mode specific to the period in which the maker logo image is displayed, so that the player can have a stronger impression of the maker.

[Specific effects]
Note that, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, an example in which BGM is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the demo screen is displayed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, it may be one that outputs a song or a dialogue. Further, the sound is not always output, but may be output during a part of the period.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, blinking and color change are illustrated as the light emission mode of the side lamp 27 when the notification image is not displayed, but the invention is not limited to this.
The LEDs may have different emission colors or may have high brightness. Further, as the light emission mode of the side lamp 27 when the notification image is displayed, lighting and extinguishing with a single color are illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be anything as long as it is more inconspicuous than the light emission mode when the notification image is not displayed. For example, as in the case where the notification image is not displayed, the light emission color is made different for each LED, but the brightness may be lowered.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23B and 23D, the notification image is
Although the manufacturer logo is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and a character image that appears in the effect of the slot machine 1 may be displayed. In this case, while the character image is displayed, the side lamp 27 is made to emit light in the image color of the character.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the notification image is displayed immediately 39 seconds after the display of the demo screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification image may be gradually displayed by fading in without displaying the notification image immediately. For example, an image is displayed by gradually increasing the color from a light color. Further, when the display of the notification image is ended, the notification image may be gradually erased by fading out.

In the present embodiment, at t11 of FIG.
A big hit start screen is displayed to notify that the big hit has started, and a forget-to-take prevention image and an intrusion prevention image are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and while the jackpot start screen is displayed, another notification image may be displayed, or one of the forget-to-take prevention image and the intrusion prevention image may be displayed. You can
The notification image may not be displayed. Alternatively, the side lamp 27 may be lit in a single color and continued.

Further, at t14 in FIG. 24B, the manufacturer logo image and the intrusion prevention image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other notification images may be displayed, a plurality of notification images may be displayed simultaneously, or they may be displayed separately. When displaying the notification images separately, the notification images may be switched and displayed every two seconds.

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Next, the warning display will be described in detail. FIG. 25 is a timing chart of the basic pattern of the alert display. With reference to FIG. 25, the basic pattern of the alerting display performed at the end of the bonus will be described.

Prior to t21, the result notification during the freeze is performed, and at t21, the sub control unit 91 displays the final result on the result image 51d and displays a caution, that is, the player is informed of the game. A caution image 51e is displayed to prompt the user. Further, at a time t22 when a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after starting the alerting display, the sub control unit 91 ends the alerting display. At this time, the timer for freeze control also times out, so the main control unit 41 ends the freeze control, and the sub control unit 91 selects the RT effect after switching from result notification to whiteout based on the freeze command. A screen is displayed (see FIG. 18(), FIG. 19(p), and FIG. 19(q)).

FIG. 26A is a timing chart of the first embodiment of a caution display when an error occurs,
FIG. 26B is a timing chart of the second embodiment of the alerting display when an error occurs. Next, the first embodiment of the control pattern when an error occurs during the alert display at the end of the bonus will be described with reference to FIG.

In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 26(A), at t21, the sub control unit 91 starts alerting display. The attention display is prioritized over the result notification, and for example, the attention image 51e is displayed in front of the result image 51d. Further, after the alert display, if any error occurs at t23 before the lapse of the predetermined period, the sub control unit 91 performs the error display based on the command received from the main control unit 41. The error display is displayed with priority over the result notification and the alerting display, for example, an error screen described later is displayed in front of the result image 51d and the alerting image 51e, and the result image 51d and the alerting image 51e are invisible. .. Here, the error screen is, for example, as shown in FIG.
The character image of "RROR-" and "Please call the hall staff (code ○△□)."
It is a screen which displays the character image of and. At this time, the main control unit 41 continues the freeze control even after the occurrence of the error, while stopping the timer for the freeze control.

When the error is resolved at t24 after the error has occurred, the sub control unit 91 ends the error display based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the result image 51d and the alerting image 51e can be visually recognized again. Become. At this time, the sub control unit 91 sets t25 after t22 so that the total period of the first visible period before the error and the second visible period after the error becomes the predetermined period. The warning display will continue until. At this time, since the main control unit 41 restarts the time measurement of the freeze control timer, at t25, the timer expires and the freeze control ends, and the sub control unit 91 notifies the result based on the freeze command. After switching to whiteout, the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the first embodiment of the alert display when an error occurs.
As a result, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27(A), if an error occurs during the alert display in the result notification during the freeze, as shown in FIG. The display is prioritized and the result notification and warning display are not visible. In addition,
At this time, an alarm sound is output together with an error display and the side lamp 27 is turned off. When the error is resolved, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the error display ends and the result notification and the alert display become visible again, and when the second visible period elapses after the error is resolved, FIG. After the freeze ends with the whiteout as the boundary as shown in D), the RT effect selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 28E.

Next, a second embodiment of the control pattern when an error occurs during the alert display at the end of the bonus will be described with reference to FIG.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 26B, similar to the first embodiment, when some error occurs at t23 after the sub-control unit 91 starts the alerting display at t21, the sub-control unit 91 While displaying the error, outputting the alarm sound, and turning off the side lamp 27, the main control unit 41 continues the freeze control even while the error is being displayed, and stops the timer for the freeze control. Further, when the error is resolved at t24, the sub control unit 91 ends the error display, and the result image 51d and the attention image 51e can be visually recognized again. At this time, in the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 continues the alerting display until t26 after t22 so that the second visible period after the error occurs is the predetermined period. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 restarts the time measurement of the freeze control timer as in the first embodiment. Therefore, at t25, the timer times out and the freeze control ends, and the sub control unit 91 notifies the result notification. After switching from to whiteout, the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the second embodiment of displaying a caution when an error occurs.
As a result, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28(A), if an error occurs during the alert display in the result notification during the freeze, as shown in FIG. The display is prioritized and the result notification and warning display are not visible. Also,
When the error is resolved, as shown in FIG. 28C, the error display is terminated and the result notification and the alert display can be visually recognized again. Since the alert display continues for a predetermined period from the end of the error display, as shown in FIGS. 28(D) and 28(E), RT is displayed after the whiteout is switched or after the freeze ends. Even when the effect selection screen is displayed, the alert display is displayed, and after a predetermined period (second visible period) has elapsed,
As shown in FIG. 8(F), the alerting display ends and only the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 29(A) is a timing chart of the first embodiment of the warning display when the power failure occurs, and FIG. 29(B) is a timing chart of the second embodiment of the warning display when the power failure occurs.
Next, with reference to FIG. 29A, a first embodiment of a control pattern when an electric power interruption occurs during a caution display at the end of a bonus will be described.

In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 29(A), after the sub-control unit 91 starts the alerting display at t21, when a power failure occurs at t23, the sub-controlling unit 91 displays the result notification and the alerting display. It is interrupted and the result image 51d and the attention image 51e become invisible. At this time, in the main controller 41, the freeze control and the timer for the freeze control are stopped.

When the power interruption is restored at t24, the sub control unit 91 restarts the result notification and the alerting display, and the result image 51d and the alerting image 51e are visible again. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 uses the first visible period before the power failure and the second visible period after the power failure occurs.
The attention display is continued until t25 after t22 so that the total period including the visible period becomes a predetermined period. At this time, since the main control unit 41 restarts the time measurement of the freeze control timer, at t25, the timer expires and the freeze control ends, and the sub control unit 91 notifies the result based on the freeze command. After switching to whiteout, the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the first embodiment in displaying a caution when an electric power failure occurs.
As a result, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30(A), when an electric power interruption occurs while the alert display is being performed in the result notification during the freeze, as shown in FIG. 30(B), The liquid crystal display 51 is not displayed on the screen. Further, when the power interruption is restored, as shown in FIG. 30(C), the result notification and the alerting display are restarted to be visible again, and after the second visible period elapses, as shown in FIG. 30(D). After the freeze ends with the whiteout as the boundary, the selection screen for the RT effect is displayed as shown in FIG.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29B, a second embodiment of the control pattern when an electric power interruption occurs during the alert display at the end of the bonus will be described.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 29(B), as in the first embodiment, when the power failure occurs at t23 after the sub control unit 91 starts the alerting display at t21, the sub control unit 9
In 1, the result notification and the alert display are interrupted, and in the main control unit 41, the freeze control and the measurement of the timer for the freeze control are interrupted. When the power failure is restored at t24, the sub control unit 91 restarts the result notification and the alerting display, and the result image 51d and the alerting image 51e can be visually recognized again. At this time, in the second embodiment, the sub control unit 91
The alerting display is continued until t26 after t22 so that the second visible period after the power failure occurs becomes the predetermined period. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 restarts the time measurement of the freeze control timer as in the first embodiment. Therefore, at t25, the timer times out and the freeze control ends, and the sub control unit 91 notifies the result notification. After switching from to whiteout, the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the second embodiment of displaying a caution when an electric power failure occurs.
As a result, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31(A), when an electric power interruption occurs while the alert display is being performed in the result notification during the freeze, as shown in FIG. 31(B), The liquid crystal display 51 is not displayed on the screen. Further, when the power interruption is resolved, as shown in FIG. 31(C), the result notification and the alerting display are restarted and the visual recognition becomes possible again. In addition, since the warning display is continued for a predetermined period after the power interruption is restored, the warning display in FIG.
As shown in E), RT is displayed when it is switched to whiteout or after the freeze ends.
The reminder display is also displayed when the effect selection screen is displayed, and after the predetermined period (second visible period) has elapsed, the reminder display ends, as shown in FIG. 31(F). Only the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 32(A) is a timing chart of the third embodiment of a caution display when an error occurs,
FIG. 32B is a timing chart of the third embodiment of the alerting display at the time of power failure. Next, with reference to FIG. 32A, a third embodiment of the control pattern when an error occurs during the alert display at the end of the bonus will be described.

In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 32(A), as in the basic pattern, the sub-control unit 91 sets t2.
After starting the alerting display in 1, the alerting display is ended at t22 when a predetermined period has elapsed. Further, at this time, the timer for freeze control also times out, so the main control unit 41 ends the freeze control, and the sub control unit 91 switches the result notification to whiteout based on the freeze command and then RT effect. Display the selection screen of.

Here, in the third embodiment, if any error occurs at t27 after the predetermined period has elapsed, the sub control unit 91 displays an error based on the command received from the main control unit 41. The error display is displayed with priority over the RT effect selection screen.
An error screen to be described later is displayed in front of the effect selection screen, and the RT effect selection screen becomes invisible. When the error is resolved at t28 after the error has occurred, the sub control unit 91 ends the error display based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the RT effect selection screen becomes visible again. At this time, the sub control unit 91 restarts the alerting display, and ends the alerting display at t29 when a predetermined period has elapsed.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the third embodiment of displaying an alert when an error occurs.
As a result, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33(A), after a lapse of a predetermined period from the warning display in the result notification during the freeze, whiteout as shown in FIG. 33(B). After the freeze ends, the selection screen of the RT effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 33(C). Also, if an error occurs while displaying the RT effect selection screen,
As shown in FIG. 33D, the error display is preferentially displayed and the RT effect selection screen becomes invisible. At this time, an alarm sound is output together with an error display and the side lamp 27 is turned off. Further, when the error is resolved, as shown in FIG. 33(E), the error display ends and the RT effect selection screen becomes visible again, while the alert display is performed again. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 33(F), the alerting display is terminated and only the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32B, a third embodiment of the control pattern when power interruption occurs during the alert display at the end of the bonus will be described.

In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 32(B), as in the basic pattern, the sub-control unit 91 sets t2.
After starting the alerting display in 1, the alerting display is ended at t22 when a predetermined period has elapsed. Further, at this time, the timer for freeze control also times out, so the main control unit 41 ends the freeze control, and the sub control unit 91 switches the result notification to whiteout based on the freeze command and then RT effect. Display the selection screen of.

Here, in the third embodiment, when the power failure occurs at t27 after the predetermined period has elapsed, the sub control unit 91 suspends the display of the RT effect selection screen. Further, when the power interruption is restored at t28 after the occurrence of the power interruption, the sub control unit 91 restarts the display of the selection screen of the RT effect and becomes visible again. At this time, the sub control unit 91 restarts the alerting display, and ends the alerting display at t29 when a predetermined period has elapsed.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the third embodiment of displaying a caution when an electric power failure occurs.
As a result, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34(A), after a lapse of a predetermined period from the warning display in the result notification during the freeze, whiteout as shown in FIG. 34(B). After the freeze ends, the selection screen of the RT effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 34(C). Further, if the power is cut off while the RT effect selection screen is displayed, the liquid crystal display 51 is not displayed on the screen, as shown in FIG. Further, when the power interruption is restored, as shown in FIG. 34(E), the display of the RT effect selection screen is restarted to be visible again, while the alert display is performed again. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 34(F), the alerting display is terminated and only the RT effect selection screen is displayed.
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34(E), the display of the RT effect selection screen is resumed when the power failure is restored after the power failure occurs during the display of the RT effect selection screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT effect may be executed without restarting the display of the RT effect selection screen when the power is restored. For example, if the basic stage is the stage A, the stage A may be automatically selected and the RT effect of the stage A may be executed when the power interruption is restored. In this case, even if the stage B or stage C other than the stage A is tentatively selected on the RT effect selection screen before the power failure occurs, the stage A is automatically selected when the power failure is restored. The RT effect of A may be executed.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can perform a caution display in the result notification during the freeze at the end of the bonus, and when an error occurs, It is possible to display an error indicating that the error state is a special state. The sub-control unit 91 prioritizes the error display over the caution display when performing the error display. When the error display is prioritized over the caution display, the error is canceled and the error display is displayed. When the game is finished, the caution display is displayed again so that the player can see it.
By doing this, when the error display is given priority over the caution display, the slot machine that does not display the caution display again so that the player can see when the error is released Also, the player can be suitably alerted.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has a configuration shown in FIG.
In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 28, when the error display is prioritized over the attention display and the error is canceled and the error display is ended, the attention display is performed again from the beginning for a predetermined period. ing.
By doing so, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the caution display over a predetermined period or more.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 has a configuration shown in FIG.
In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 27, when the error display is prioritized over the attention display, when the error is canceled and the error display ends, the first visible period and the second
The reminder display is displayed again so that the total period including the visible period is the specified period.
By doing so, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display over a predetermined period or more.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 has a configuration shown in FIG.
In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 33, when the warning display is performed for a predetermined period and ended and then an error occurs, the error is released and the error display is ended, so that the player can visually recognize it. The warning is displayed again for a predetermined period so that
By doing this, the warning display will be displayed for a predetermined period before the error occurs, and the warning display will be displayed for a predetermined period even after the error occurs. It is possible to surely make the player visually recognize the warning display over the entire range.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 uses, as an example when the interruption condition is satisfied, when the attention display is displayed in the result notification during the freeze at the end of the bonus. When the power is cut off, the result notification and the alert display are interrupted and the player cannot see the result. Further, the sub-control unit 91 re-displays the attention display for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize the power when the power interruption is restored, as an example when the interruption cancellation condition is satisfied.
By doing so, it is possible to more appropriately urge the player to call the attention than a gaming machine that does not perform the reminder display again in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player when the power is restored. it can.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has a configuration shown in FIG.
In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 31, when the power interruption occurs and the attention display is interrupted, when the power is restored, the attention display is performed again from the beginning for a predetermined period.
By doing so, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the caution display over a predetermined period or more.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 has a configuration shown in FIG.
In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 30, when the power interruption is restored in the case where the power interruption occurs and the attention display is interrupted, the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period is predetermined. Reminders are displayed again during the period.
By doing so, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display over a predetermined period or more.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 has a configuration shown in FIG.
In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 34, when the power interruption is restored after the power failure occurs after the warning display is performed for a predetermined period and ended, the player can visually recognize the power failure. Reminders are displayed again for a predetermined period.
By doing so, even if the specific display is performed for a predetermined period before the abnormality occurs, the specific display is performed for the predetermined period even after the abnormality occurs. As a result, the player can surely see the specific display.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has a configuration shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 27, FIG. 28, etc., the side lamp 27 is lit or blinked in a light emission mode for result notification for at least a predetermined period in which the caution image 51e is displayed as a caution display, and at least The light emission mode of the side lamp 27 is not changed during the display of the attention image 51e.
By doing so, it is possible to suitably transmit the information regarding the attention such as the prevention of the intrusion to the player without disturbing the light emission mode of the side lamp 27.

In the present embodiment, the case where the period from the occurrence of an unexpected situation such as an error or power failure to the elimination thereof is shorter than the predetermined period is exemplified, but the situation is resolved after the unexpected situation occurs. May be a predetermined period or more. Even in this case, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve the above-described effects.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display of the intrusion prevention image (the attention image 51e, the suppression display) is illustrated as an example of the attention display for urging the player to pay attention to the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this and, for example, 23B may be displayed as an image for preventing fraud and an image for preventing forgetting to take. The specific display may include a caution image 51e, an image for preventing fraud, a forget-to-take image, and the like, and in addition to the caution display, the manufacturer logo image shown in FIG. May also be included.

In the present embodiment, the display position of the alert display is set to the same position regardless of whether the result notification is being performed, the whiteout is being performed, or the RT effect selection screen is being displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display position may be different depending on whether the result notification is being performed, the whiteout is being performed, or the RT effect selection screen is being displayed. By doing so, the alert display can be displayed at a position that does not hinder the visibility of the result alert, whiteout, and RT effect selection screens while alerting is displayed. The selection screen can be suitably displayed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the still image is displayed as the still image as the still image 51e, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving image may be reproduced (displayed). In this case, in the second embodiment, it is necessary to reproduce the attention image of the moving image from the beginning.
In the second embodiment, the alerting display is performed again from the beginning for a predetermined period, but the alerting display may be performed again from the beginning for a period longer than the predetermined period. Further, as in the second embodiment, it is preferable to perform the alerting display again for a predetermined period or longer, but the period for performing the alerting display again may be shorter than the predetermined period.
It should be noted that it is preferable to perform the caution display again from the beginning as in the second embodiment. However, for example, when the caution image of the moving image is reproduced as described above, the caution image of the moving image is restarted. May be reproduced from the middle.

In the case where the attention image of the moving image is reproduced as the attention display, in the first embodiment, the attention image of the moving image may be reproduced from the time when it becomes invisible (may be reproduced from the middle). , May be played from the beginning.
In addition, in the first embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the warning display again so that the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period becomes the predetermined period. The total period to be performed may be longer than the predetermined period. Further, as in the first embodiment, it is preferable to perform the alerting display so that the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period, but the second visible period is not displayed. The present invention is not limited to this as long as the warning display is performed again, and the total period of performing the warning display may be shorter than the predetermined period.

It should be noted that, as in the second embodiment, it is preferable to perform a caution display even during whiteout so that the player can visually recognize the caution display for a predetermined period or longer.
The warning display may be interrupted during the whiteout, or the whiteout may be displayed prior to the warning display so that the warning display becomes invisible. In this case, a period during which the player can visually recognize the caution display by displaying the caution display including the period during which the caution display is invisible during whiteout in the subsequent RT effect selection screen display May be longer than a predetermined period.

In the second embodiment, even if the sub-control unit 91 controls the second visible period during which the alert display is performed again to be the predetermined period, the main control unit 41 does not change the freeze period and displays the alert. Although the freeze control is ended before ending the above, the main control unit 41 may extend the freeze period, for example, the freeze control may be ended when ending the attention display. In this case, as in the first embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can end the alerting display and move to the display of the whiteout and RT effect selection screen when the freeze control ends. Become.

In addition, in the third embodiment, when an unexpected situation such as an error or a power failure occurs after the alert display is finished for a predetermined period and then the unexpected situation is resolved, the player visually recognizes it. Although the alerting display is performed again for a predetermined period so as to be possible, the period for performing the alerting display again may be longer than the predetermined period. Further, as in the third embodiment, it is preferable to perform the alerting display again for a predetermined period or longer, but the period for performing the alerting display again may be shorter than the predetermined period.
It should be noted that, as in the third embodiment, when the unexpected situation occurs after the unexpected display occurs after the warning display is finished for a predetermined period, the player can visually recognize it. It is preferable to redisplay the reminder display, but it is not necessary to redisplay the reminder display.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to light or blink the side lamp 27 in a light emission mode for result notification during a predetermined period in which the caution image 51e is displayed as a caution display. However, the light emitting means for emitting light during the display of the attention image 51e is not limited to the side lamp 27, and may be, for example, the reel backlights 28L, 28C, 28.
It may be R or another accessory lamp controlled by the sub control unit 91. Also, for example,
The various LEDs 16 to 21, 22L, 22C, 22R controlled by the main control unit 41 may be used, or the credit display 11 or the game auxiliary display 12 may be used. In this case, the main control unit 41 needs to control so that the light emitting modes of the various LEDs 16 to 21, 22L, 22C, 22R and the various display units 11 and 12 do not change during the alerting display.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable not to change the light emission mode of the side lamp 27 at least during the alert display, but the light emission mode of the side lamp 27 may be changed during the alert display. ..

Further, although the slot machine is described as an example of the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment, the configuration disclosed in the above-described embodiment, in particular, a configuration for performing an effect in accordance with the effect patterns shown in the timing charts of FIGS. A game machine, for example, a game is played by shooting a game ball in a game area, and the shot game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game area and a prize is generated, thereby playing as a prize ball. It may be applied to a pachinko game machine or the like in which balls are paid out. When applied to a pachinko game machine, for example, when a warning display is displayed in the result notification at the end of the big hit state, an error or power failure occurs and the result notification or warning display is invisible to the player. A configuration may be applied in which the alert display is performed again for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize the error when the error is eliminated or the power is restored.

(A-1) As described above, in the present application,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, if the slot machine 1 is bonus, AT,
In the case of CZ and pachinko gaming machines, advantageous state control means (for example, main controller 41 controlling bonus or AT or CZ) that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state and a small hit gaming state, a main controller of a pachinko gaming machine Is a process of controlling to a big hit game state or a small hit game state),
Specific display means capable of performing a specific display (e.g., a caution display) that calls a player's attention in association with the end of the advantageous state (e.g., a process in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a caution display) )When,
When an abnormality occurs, an abnormality display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 performs an error display) capable of performing an abnormality display (for example, an error display) indicating that it is in an abnormal state (for example, an error state or a special state) Processing) and
When an abnormality occurs in the case where the specific display is being performed, the abnormality display means gives the abnormality display with priority over the specific display (for example, the sub-control unit 91 gives an error display as a result notification or Priority display over display of attention display and selection screen of RT effect),
The specific display means performs the specific display again in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player when the abnormal state is canceled in the case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display ( For example, when the sub-control unit 91 prioritizes the error display over the result notification or the alert display, the alert display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize when the error is canceled and the error display is finished. Retry), the game machine is disclosed.

According to such a configuration, when the abnormal display is prioritized over the specific display, the specific display is not re-displayed in a display mode visible to the player when the abnormal state is released. It is possible to prompt the player to call attention more appropriately than the machine.
In the present application, the “specific display for urging the player to pay attention” also includes a suppression display for displaying an image for suppressing excessive game on the player on the display means.
Therefore, in the present application,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, if the slot machine 1 is bonus, AT,
In the case of CZ and pachinko gaming machines, advantageous state control means (for example, main controller 41 controlling bonus or AT or CZ) that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state and a small hit gaming state, a main controller of a pachinko gaming machine Is a process of controlling to a big hit game state or a small hit game state),
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
An image that causes the player to suppress excessive games related to the end of the advantageous state (for example,
Suppression display means capable of performing a suppression display (for example, a caution display) for displaying the caution image 51e and the intrusion prevention image) on the display means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a caution display) When,
When an abnormality occurs, an abnormality display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays an error display) capable of performing an abnormality display in which an image indicating an abnormal state (for example, an error state or a special state) is displayed on the display means. Processing for performing)
The abnormality display means performs the abnormality display with priority over the suppression display when an abnormality occurs in the case where the suppression display is being performed (for example, the sub-control unit 91 gives an error display as a result notification or Prioritized display over the alert display and RT effect selection screen),
The suppression display means performs the suppression display again in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player when the abnormal state is canceled in a case where the abnormal display is displayed prior to the suppression display ( For example, when the sub-control unit 91 prioritizes the error display over the result notification or the alert display, the alert display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize when the error is canceled and the error display is finished. Retry), a gaming machine is also disclosed.

(A-2) Further, in the present application,
The specific display means performs the specific display again for a predetermined period from the beginning when the abnormal state is canceled in a case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display (for example, When the sub-control unit 91 prioritizes the error display over the result notification and the alert display, when the error is canceled and the error display is finished, the alert display is performed again from the beginning for a predetermined period), A game machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the specific display over a predetermined period or more.

(A-3) In the present application,
The specific display means, when the abnormal display is performed prior to the specific display, when the abnormal state is released, a period from the start of the specific display to the occurrence of the abnormality ( For example, the specific display is restarted so that the total period of the first visible period) and the period from the restart of the specific display to the end thereof (for example, the second visible period) is a predetermined period or more ( For example, when the sub-control unit 91 prioritizes the error display over the attention display and the error is canceled and the error display is terminated, the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period is predetermined. Reminders are displayed again so that the time period is exceeded), and gaming machines are also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the specific display over a predetermined period or more.

(A-4) Further, in the present application,
The specific display means, when the abnormal state is released after an abnormality occurs after the specific display is performed and ended for a predetermined period, releases the specific display in a display mode that is visible to the player. Perform again for a period (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs a warning display for a predetermined period of time and ends after an error occurs, the error is canceled and the player visually confirms when the error display ends. A warning display is displayed again for a predetermined period so that it becomes possible), and a gaming machine is also disclosed.

With such a configuration, even if the specific display is performed for a predetermined period before the abnormality occurs, the specific display is performed for the predetermined period even after the abnormality occurs, so that the specific display is performed for a period longer than the predetermined period. The specific display can be surely made visible to the player.

(A-5) Further, in the present application,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51),
A light emitting means (for example, a side lamp 27),
The specific display means can perform the specific display by using at least the display means and the light emitting means during a predetermined period from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the end condition (for example, a sub-display). When the control unit 91 performs the alerting display, the side lamp 27 is lit or blinked in a light emission mode for result notification),
The display means can display a notification image for notifying specific information at a specific trigger in the predetermined period (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs a caution display, it displays the caution image 51e for a predetermined period. ),
The light emitting means changes the light emitting mode in a period in which the notification image is not displayed in the predetermined period, while the light emitting mode does not change in a period in which the notification image is displayed (
For example, the sub-control unit 91 does not change the light emission mode of the side lamp 27 at least while the attention image 51e is being displayed), and a gaming machine is also disclosed.

With such a configuration, the specific information can be preferably transmitted to the player without being confused by the light emitting mode of the light emitting means.

(B-1) In the present application,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, if the slot machine 1 is bonus, AT,
In the case of CZ and pachinko gaming machines, advantageous state control means (for example, main controller 41 controlling bonus or AT or CZ) that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state and a small hit gaming state, a main controller of a pachinko gaming machine Is a process of controlling to a big hit game state or a small hit game state),
A specific display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) capable of performing a specific display (for example, a caution display) for calling the player's attention in association with the end of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Process to display a warning) and
When the specific display is being performed, an interruption condition (for example, an error occurrence condition,
When the condition for power failure occurs), the specific display becomes invisible to the player (for example, if power failure occurs during the alert display, the alert display is interrupted and becomes invisible),
The specific display means, when the specific display is being performed, when the interrupt cancellation condition is satisfied after the interrupt condition is satisfied (for example, a condition for canceling an error, a condition for recovering from power interruption), The specific display is performed again for the predetermined period in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player (for example, when the error display is prioritized by the control unit 91 over the result notification or the alert display, the error is canceled). Then, when the error display is ended, the warning display is performed again for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize it. When the sub-control unit 91 suspends the warning display, the power is restored. Occasionally, a warning display is displayed again for a predetermined period so that it can be visually recognized by the player), and a gaming machine is disclosed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player to warn more appropriately than a gaming machine that does not perform the specific display again for a predetermined period in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player when the interruption cancellation condition is satisfied. You can
In the present application, the “specific display for urging the player to pay attention” also includes a suppression display for displaying an image for suppressing excessive game on the player on the display means.
Therefore, in the present application,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
An advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, if the slot machine 1 is bonus, AT,
In the case of CZ and pachinko gaming machines, advantageous state control means (for example, main controller 41 controlling bonus or AT or CZ) that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state and a small hit gaming state, a main controller of a pachinko gaming machine Is a process of controlling to a big hit game state or a small hit game state),
Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image,
An image that causes the player to suppress excessive games related to the end of the advantageous state (for example,
Suppression display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that can perform suppression display (for example, caution display) for displaying the caution image 51e and the intrusion prevention image on the display means for a predetermined period. Display processing),
When the suspension display is being performed and the interruption condition (for example, the condition that the power interruption occurs) is satisfied, the suppression display becomes invisible to the player (for example, the power interruption during the alert display). When it occurs, the alert display is interrupted and it becomes invisible),
The suppression display means is a display visible to the player when a suspension cancellation condition (for example, a condition to restore the power interruption) is satisfied after the suspension condition is satisfied while the suppression display is being performed. In the mode, the suppression display is performed again for the predetermined period (for example, when the error control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification and the alert display, the error is canceled and the error display is ended. When the sub-control unit 91 suspends the alerting display, the alerting display is performed again so that the player can see it when the power is restored and the player can see it. The warning display is performed again for a predetermined period so that the above), and a gaming machine is also disclosed.

(B-2) In the present application,
The specific display means performs the specific display again from the beginning for the predetermined period when the interrupt release condition is satisfied after the interrupt condition is satisfied when the specific display is being performed (for example, , When the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification and the warning display, when the error is canceled and the error display is finished, the warning display is performed again from the beginning for a predetermined period, When the sub-control unit 91 suspends the alerting display and the power is restored, the alerting display is performed again for a predetermined period from the beginning), and the gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the specific display over a predetermined period or more.

(B-3) Further, in the present application,
The specific display means, when the specific display is being performed, when the interrupt cancellation condition is satisfied after the interrupt condition is satisfied, from the start of the specific display until the interrupt condition is satisfied. The specific display is performed so that the total period of the period (for example, the first visible period) and the period from the restart to the end of the specific display (for example, the second visible period) is equal to or more than the predetermined period. Restart (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the attention display, when the error is canceled and the error display is finished, the total of the first visible period and the second visible period When the sub-control unit 91 suspends the warning display, when the power interruption is restored, the first visible period and the second visible period are displayed again so that the period becomes equal to or longer than the predetermined period. Reminders are displayed again so that the total period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period), and the gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the specific display over a predetermined period or more.

(B-4) Further, in the present application,
The specific display means displays the specific display in a display mode that is visible to the player when the interrupt release condition is satisfied after the interrupt condition is satisfied after the specific display is performed and ended for the predetermined period. The display is performed again for the predetermined period (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs the warning display for the predetermined period and ends and then an error occurs, the error is canceled and the error display ends. The warning display is performed again for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize it, and the sub-control unit 91 performs the warning display for a predetermined period and ends the power cut after the power cut occurs. A warning display is displayed again for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize it when the game machine is restored), and a gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, even if the specific display is performed for a predetermined period before the interruption condition is satisfied, the specific display is performed for a predetermined period even after the interruption condition is satisfied, so that It is possible to surely make the player visually recognize the specific display over the period.

(B-5) Further, in the present application,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51),
A light emitting means (for example, a side lamp 27),
The specific display means can perform the specific display by using at least the display means and the light emitting means during the predetermined period (for example, a side lamp when the sub-control unit 91 performs the alerting display). 27 is lit or blinked in a light emission mode for result notification),
The display means can display a notification image for notifying specific information at a specific trigger in the predetermined period (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs a caution display, it displays the caution image 51e for a predetermined period. ),
The light emitting means changes the light emitting mode in a period in which the notification image is not displayed in the predetermined period, while the light emitting mode does not change in a period in which the notification image is displayed (
For example, the sub-control unit 91 does not change the light emission mode of the side lamp 27 at least while the attention image 51e is being displayed), and a gaming machine is also disclosed.

With such a configuration, the specific information can be preferably transmitted to the player without being confused by the light emitting mode of the light emitting means.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description,
It is intended that all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims be embraced.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2C, 2L, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 4 medal insertion section, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8C, 8L
, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 10 settlement switch, 11 credit display, 12 game auxiliary display, 13 game display, 23 reset switch, 24
Set value display, 27 side lamps, 28 reel backlight, 30 flow path switching solenoids, 31a, 31b, 31c inserted medal sensor, 32C, 32L, 32R reel motor, 33C, 33L, 33R reel sensor, 34 hopper unit, 34b Hopper motor, 34c dispensing sensor, 35a full tank sensor, 37 setting key switch,
38 setting switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control section, 41b ROM, 41
c RAM, 41d I/O port, 50 game information display, 51 liquid crystal display, 53,
54 speaker, 56 effect switch, 61 first output port, 62 second output port, 63 third output port, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing a game,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A specific display means capable of performing a specific display for calling attention to the player in association with the end of the advantageous state;
An abnormality display means capable of displaying an abnormality indicating that an abnormality has occurred when an abnormality occurs,
The abnormality display means, when an abnormality occurs in the case where the specific display is being performed, performs the abnormality display with priority over the specific display,
The specific display means performs the specific display again in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player when the abnormal state is released in a case where the abnormal display is being performed with priority over the specific display. Amusement machine.

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