JP4153000B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention allows variable display means having a variable display area capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and whether or not to allow a predetermined display mode to be displayed in a stage before the variable display area is stopped and displayed. And a display control unit for controlling the variable display unit based on a determination result of the predetermination unit, and the display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed so that one game If it is determined that the display of the special display mode determined in advance is permitted by the pre-determining means, the predetermined special display mode is displayed. In particular, the present invention relates to a slot machine capable of shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Conventionally, this type of slot machine is composed of, for example, three reels having a plurality of types of symbols on the outer periphery, and the reels are fast enough to identify the symbols by operating a start lever after inserting a coin. When the game is started by the rotation and the player stops the rotation of the reels via the stop button, if a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned on the active line and a winning condition is satisfied, a predetermined condition is given to the player. A number of coins are paid out.

  These winning contents include, for example, a replay (the next game can be played again under the same conditions without inserting coins), a small hit with a predetermined number of coins (for example, 10 coins), a so-called big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB). Such as a bonus or a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) or the like, and a jackpot that is a condition for establishing a transition to a gaming state in which a large number of coins can be obtained.

  In particular, in this type of conventional slot machine, generally, a lottery for determining whether or not to accept any one of the prizes is executed at the same time as the start of the game. In addition, when the player stops displaying a predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the winning prize, a prize is awarded and a predetermined number of coins are paid out.

  However, even if one of the prizes, especially a jackpot such as BB, is won by the lottery as described above, if the player does not know that this BB has been won, the game may be wasted. Therefore, in general, when BB is won by lottery, BB is controlled by displaying control so that a combination of predetermined special symbols called “reach eyes” appears with high probability. The player can be notified that he has been elected, but the player does not know this "reach eye" or is aware of the "reach eye" even if he knows it. There was a problem that the game was digested and the interest of the game was not increased.

  In particular, in recent years, a slot machine having an effect function (for example, lighting of a lamp, etc.) has been developed for notifying a player when a jackpot is won by lottery as described above. Since such an effect suddenly occurs in a predetermined game, the player may miss it.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and to reliably and effectively appeal that there is a possibility that conditions for shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to the player may be established. Therefore, an object is to provide a slot machine that can enhance the fun of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
Variable display means having a variable display area capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow a predetermined display mode to be displayed in a stage before the variable display area is stopped and displayed;
Display control means for controlling the variable display means based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
With
In the case where it is determined that the display result of the variable display means is derived and displayed to allow one game to be completed and the predetermination means to display a predetermined special display mode. A slot machine capable of shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the special display mode is displayed,
It is a display mode different from the special display mode, and when it is not determined that the display of the special display mode is allowed by the predetermining unit, and the special display mode by the predetermining unit Display control means for displaying in the variable display area a specific display mode that may be displayed in any case where it is determined to allow the display of
Valuable value giving means for giving a valuable value used in a game when the specific display mode is displayed in the variable display area;
Notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for definitive notification to the player that it has been determined to allow the display of the special display mode by the prior determination means;
When the specific display mode is displayed in the variable display area, the notification effect is not executed by the notification effect execution means until the specific display mode is displayed from the last special game state. On the condition that, in the next game in which the specific display mode is displayed, it is possible to indicate the possibility that it is determined that the special display mode is allowed to be displayed by the predetermining means. A possibility of performing
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the possibility presentation is performed in the game next to the game in which the specific display mode is displayed in order to notify that there is a possibility that the transition condition to the special gaming state advantageous to the player may be established. Therefore, the player can enjoy without missing the possibility presentation, so that the interest of the game is improved and the player can be sure that the condition for transition to the special game state may be satisfied, And can appeal effectively. Moreover, since the relationship between the display of a specific display mode and the possibility effect is clarified, the effect of the effect is enhanced.

The slot machine of the present invention includes stop operation means capable of stopping symbols displayed in the variable display area, and the possibility effect execution means displays the possibility effect by stopping the stop operation means. It is preferable to execute at the timing when the operation is performed.
In this way, since the possibility effect is executed at the timing when the operation is performed by the player, the interest of the game is effectively improved.

The slot machine of the present invention comprises a plurality of the variable display areas and a stop operation means capable of stopping the symbols displayed in the variable display areas, and the notification effect executing means is based on the stop operation means. It is preferable to execute the notification effect at the end of each possibility effect executed at the timing when the stop operation for each variable display area is performed.
In this way, 1 with game possibilities demonstration is running multiple sequential order effect results is to be derived, interest effectively each possible effect at the end of each potential effect Rise.

The display control unit of the slot machine of the present invention, when it is allowed to display the special display mode by the predetermination means are determined, the display special by at least said pre-determining means at a higher rate than when it is allowed not decided to view the embodiment, it is preferable to display the specific display form on the variable display area.
In this way, when the possibility effect is executed, the special gaming state is established with a high probability, and the expectation of the player establishing the special gaming state is effectively increased, so that the effect is improved.

In the slot machine of the present invention, the variable display means is constituted by a reel rotated by a driving means, and the possibility effect executing means is provided with a plurality of the possibility effects on the outer periphery of the reel. It is preferable to execute by a backlight provided to irradiate the symbol from the back side.
In this way, various possibility effects can be easily performed without using a complicated device or the like.

  The present invention has the following effects.

(A) According to the present invention wherein, possible effect to be reported that there is a possibility that the shift condition to advantageous special game state is established for the player, is displayed a particular display mode Since it is performed in the next game of the game , the player can enjoy without missing the possibility presentation , so that the interest of the game is improved and the condition for transition to the special game state may be established. Appeal to those who are reliable and effective. Moreover, since the relationship between the display of a specific display mode and the possibility effect is clarified, the effect of the effect is enhanced.

( B ) According to the invention of claim 2 , since the possibility effect is executed at the timing when the operation is performed by the player, the interest of the game is effectively improved.

( C ) According to the invention of claim 3 , a plurality of possibility effects are executed in one game, and the effect results are sequentially derived at the end of each possibility effect. The interest of production is effectively increased.

( D ) According to the invention of claim 4 , when the possibility effect is executed, the special game state is established with high probability, and the player's expectation of establishment of the special game state is effectively increased. The production effect is improved.

( E ) According to the invention of claim 5 , various possibility effects can be easily performed without using a complicated device or the like.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 shows a front view of a slot machine 1 as an example of the slot machine according to the present invention. Identification information such as a symbol (see FIG. 5) variably displayed by a variable display device 70 (see FIG. 2) as a variable display means provided inside is given to a predetermined position on the front surface of the slot machine 1 to the player. For this purpose, a variable display unit 71 including a display window 5L, a display window 5C, and a display window 5R is provided.

  When a player plays a game, the player first bets a desired value of value using coins or credits, which are examples of value, when the insertion instruction lamp 19 is lit or blinking.

  The slot machine 1 can accumulate coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 or coins awarded as prizes in a storage unit (not shown) provided in the slot machine 1 as credits. When a game is started, a desired value of value can be bet by inserting coins from the coin insertion slot 18 or using credits.

  In a storage unit (not shown), a valuable value of a predetermined size (a valuable value corresponding to 50 coins in this embodiment) can be stored in advance as a credit, and the number of stored credits (the number of coins) ) Is displayed on the credit display 26. When using credits, the credit operation button 14a for three bets or the credit operation button 14b for single bets may be pressed, and the credit operation button 14a for three bets is pressed. The number of credits is subtracted by “3” from the display unit 26 to set the number of bets for three coins. When the credit operation button 14b for betting one coin is pressed, the number of credits is displayed from the credit display unit 26. Only “1” is subtracted and the number of bets for one coin is set. Reference numeral 73 denotes an adjustment button for operating when credited valuable value is paid back to the player. By pressing this adjustment button 73, the coins corresponding to the number displayed on the credit display 26 are played. To be returned to the person.

  For example, when a player inserts one coin from the coin insertion slot 18, the start lamp 72 is turned on, indicating that the start lever 12 can be operated and the game can be started, and the display The effective line display lamp 21 corresponding to the effective line L1 (winning line) in the middle horizontal row in the windows 5L, 5C, and 5R is turned on to indicate that the effective line L1 has become effective.

Further, when two coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 by the player, they correspond to the three horizontal rows of effective lines L1, L2, and L2 ′ in the upper, middle, and lower tiers in the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the effective line display lamps 21 and 22 are turned on, a total of three effective lines L1, L2, and L2 ′ are enabled, and when a player inserts three coins from the coin insertion slot 18, a display window is displayed. The effective line display lamps 21, 22, and 23 corresponding to the three effective rows L1, L2, and L2 ′ in the upper, middle, and lower rows of 5L, 5C, and 5R and the effective lines L3 and L3 ′ in the diagonally diagonal upper two rows are provided. It is turned on and a total of five effective lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, and L3 ′ are activated.

  The number, shape, and the like of the activated lines activated according to the number of valuable bets such as coins and credits can be arbitrarily changed, and are not limited to the embodiment. In addition, the number of active lines activated according to the number of bets can be arbitrarily set and changed. For example, when one coin is inserted, all the five active lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, and L3 ′ are changed. You may make it validate.

  Next, if the start lever 12 is pressed while the start lamp 72 is lit, the variable display device 70 is activated to display a plurality of types of symbols continuously changing in the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done. And if a player presses each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R provided correspondingly under each display window 5L, 5C, 5R, in each display window 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to each, respectively. Each symbol is stopped in the upper, middle, and lower display areas.

  In each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, there are provided operation effective lamps 11L, 11C, 11R for lighting or blinking to indicate that the pressing operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R has been effectively received. In response to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, the lights are turned off. Around these stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R, there is provided a display lamp 105 that is turned on when, for example, a player is notified that BB has been won by a winning lottery to be described later.

  The order of pressing the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is indefinite, and can be arbitrarily selected by the player. For example, when the left stop button 9L is first pressed, the corresponding operation enable lamp 11L is turned off. Then, the symbol is stopped and displayed in the display window 5L, and when the center stop button 9C is pressed, the operation effective lamp 11C is turned off and the symbol is stopped and displayed in the display window 5C. Thus, at the stage where symbols are stopped and displayed in any two of the three display windows (for example, display windows 5L and 5C), the same type of symbols are aligned and stopped on the same effective line in both display windows. If this happens, reach will be established. When the player does not press the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R, the display contents displayed on the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R as the predetermined variable display time elapses are, for example, the display window 5L and the display The windows 5C and the display window 5R are automatically stopped in order of priority.

  When the variable display device 70 is stopped in this way, if a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed on one of the activated lines activated according to the number of bets, a prize is awarded. A predetermined valuable value is given to the player by paying out a predetermined number of coins. Further, in particular, when a combination of predetermined special symbols is displayed and a jackpot prize is won, coins are paid out and BB (Big Bonus) as a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided. ) And RB (regular bonus) are provided, etc., so that a predetermined game value is given.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment includes a main body 2a (see FIG. 2) whose front surface is open, and a front panel 2b (see FIG. 3) pivotally supported on a side end of the main body 2a. The casing 2 is configured, and by inserting a predetermined key into the locking device 3 and rotating it clockwise, the locking is released and the front panel 2b can be opened. In addition, when the BB described later ends or an error occurs during the game, the game cannot be resumed unless the reset operation is performed. This is done by inserting a key and operating it counterclockwise.

  On the front surface of the front panel 2b, as shown in FIG. 1, the various winning contents, the number of payout coins set corresponding to the various winning contents (see FIG. 6), game contents, and the like are displayed. A panel 77 is provided, and sound emitting portions 78a and 78b from which various game sound effects described later are emitted are provided on the left and right sides, respectively. Further, a plurality of game effect lamps 24 are provided above the display panel 77, and are lit in various light emission modes in various states, such as during BB, during RB, and when coins are paid out. In addition, a sound emitting portion 79 from which various game sound effects are emitted is provided in the vicinity of the coin storage tray 30 protruding from the front lower portion of the front panel 2b. Reference numeral 20 denotes a game overlamp, which is lit or blinked when the slot machine is stopped (game over).

  In addition, on the front surface of the front panel 2b, a coin return button 16 used to clear a coin jam of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18, and the number of big bonus games and bonus games being executed are switched and displayed. A possible game number display unit 25 and a payout number display unit 27 for displaying the number of coins awarded when a winning of predetermined content is established are provided. It should be noted that the number of coins given to the player when a winning with a predetermined content is established is set in advance corresponding to each winning content as shown in FIG. 6, for example, and is usually stored in the storage unit. Valuable value given within a range not exceeding the storage upper limit (50 sheets) is stored as credit, and when the storage upper limit (50 sheets) is exceeded, coins exceeding the upper limit are transferred from the coin payout exit 29. The coin storage tray 30 is configured to be paid out.

  FIG. 2 shows an internal structure diagram of the main body 2a. A plurality of reels 6L, 6C, and 6R around which a strip-shaped reel sheet (see FIG. 5) on which a plurality of types of symbols are printed are wound around the outer periphery are provided at a substantially central portion in the main body 2a (3 in this embodiment). Variable display device 70 is provided. Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is configured to be rotated and stopped independently by reel driving motors 7L, 7C, 7R comprising stepping motors provided corresponding to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. By rotating 6C and 6R, the various symbols are displayed while changing continuously in the display windows 5L, 5C and 5R.

  In each reel 6L, 6C, 6R, reel position detection sensors 8L, 8C, 8R for detecting the reference position of each reel are provided, and a predetermined symbol is stopped by the reel position detection sensors 8L, 8C, 8R. A plurality of irradiation lamps 100 to 102 capable of deriving positions and individually irradiating a specific display area (upper, middle, and lower display areas) on each reel 6L, 6C, and 6R from the back surface, They are provided in the upper, middle, and lower stages, respectively, and function mainly as a backlight.

  Below the variable display device 70, a coin storage tank 37 for storing coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 is pulled forward through a guide rail 80 fixed on the upper surface of the lower plate constituting the main body 2a. It is arranged to be possible. A coin payout motor 38 is provided at a lower portion of the coin storage tank 37, and coins in the coin storage tank 37 are discharged from the coin discharge port 40 as the coin payout motor 38 rotates. The discharged coins are detected by a payout coin sensor 39 provided in the vicinity of the coin discharge port 40 and then paid out from the coin payout outlet 29 to the coin storage tray 30 via a return coin flow path 95 described later. The coin payout motor 38 is controlled to stop when a predetermined number of payout coins are detected by the payout coin sensor 39.

  On the side of the coin storage tank 37, the game can be continued again when a probability setting switch 44 that allows the winning probability to be changed, the power switch 81, an error at the end of the big bonus or during the game, etc. A power supply unit 83 provided with a reset switch 82 and the like for resetting to a state is provided. The probability setting switch 44 can be operated by inserting a specific key possessed by a game hall manager or the like into a key slot 84 provided at the upper front of the power supply unit 83 and performing a predetermined key operation. It is configured as follows. Reference numeral 45 denotes a control unit that performs game control of the slot machine in this embodiment, and includes a microcomputer and the like.

  FIG. 3 shows a rear surface structure diagram of the front panel 2b. An inserted coin selector 35 that guides coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 to the coin storage tank 37 at a substantially central portion of the rear surface of the front panel 2b. Is fixed. An illegal coin discharge unit 94 is provided on the upstream side of the inserted coin selector 35, and an illegal coin having a size or thickness different from that of the appropriate coin is an upper part of a return coin flow path 95 provided below the inserted coin selector 35. It is discharged to the insertion slot and returned to the coin storage tray 30 through the coin payout exit 29.

  A flow path switching solenoid 33 is provided on the downstream side of the illegal coin discharge unit 94 to selectively switch the coin flow path flowing down. Normally, the flow path switching solenoid 33 is energized, and the coins that flow down flow down without switching the flow path, and are detected by the inserted coin sensor 36 provided on the downstream side, and then in the coin storage tank 37. It is to be stored. For example, when the number of credits reaches 50, when a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 or a coin is paid out to the player, the flow path switching solenoid 33 is de-energized and the flow path is switched. The coin is guided to the return coin channel 95 through the return channel.

  In addition, as described above, the high-frequency speakers 110 and 111 as sound output devices are fixedly provided on the back surfaces of the sound emitting portions 78a and 78b provided on the upper left and right sides of the front panel 2b. A low-frequency speaker 28 as a sound output device is fixed with a screw on the back side of the sound emitting portion 79 formed at a predetermined lower portion of the front panel 2b. For example, a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 18, When various operations are performed during the game, such as the operation of the start lever 12, the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, etc., or they are displayed together on a valid line in which a specific symbol combination is activated. In various gaming states such as when winning conditions are met or when BB or RB is executed, a predetermined gaming effect corresponding to the gaming state Etc. is to be outputted from the speakers 28,110,111.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the slot machine 1. The control circuit includes a control unit 45 serving as a control center, and the control unit 45 has a function of controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 as described below. The control unit 45 is composed of, for example, several chips of LSI, and includes a CPU 46 capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a ROM 47 for storing an operation program of the CPU 46, and a necessary data A RAM 48 capable of writing and reading is included. Further, an I / O port 49 for matching the signal between the CPU 46 and the external circuit, an initial reset circuit 51 that gives a reset pulse to the CPU 46 when the power is turned on, and a clock generation circuit 52 that gives a clock signal to the CPU 46. A pulse frequency dividing circuit (interrupt pulse generating circuit) 53 that divides the clock signal from the clock generating circuit 52 and periodically gives an interrupt pulse to the CPU 46; and an address decode circuit that decodes address data from the CPU 46 54, a random number generation circuit 103 that generates a random number used to predetermine a winning of a predetermined content simultaneously with the start of the game, and a random value sampling circuit 104 that samples the generated random value.

  The CPU 46 can execute the operation of the interrupt control routine in accordance with the interrupt pulse periodically given from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 53. The address decode circuit 54 decodes the address data from the CPU 46 and gives a chip select signal to the ROM 47, RAM 48, I / O port 49, and sound generator 50, respectively.

  In this embodiment, the programmable ROM 47 is used as the ROM 47 so that the contents of the ROM 47 can be rewritten, that is, if necessary, the program for the CPU 46 stored therein can be changed. Then, the CPU 46 responds to input of control signals from various devices in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 47 and gives control signals to the various devices.

  An I / O port 49 has a coin sensor 36 for detecting coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 and a payout coin for detecting payout coins paid out by a coin payout motor 38 via a switch / sensor circuit 55. The sensor 39, the start switch 13 for detecting the pressing operation of the start lever 12, the settlement switch 76 for detecting the operation of the settlement button 73, the reset switch 4 for detecting the key operation of the locking device 3, and the credit operation button 14 Credit switch 15 for detecting an operation, key switch 43 for detecting a predetermined key operation at the key slot 84, a probability setting switch 44, a power switch 81, and a reset switch 82 that can accept an input by the key switch 43 And stop buttons for detecting pressing operations of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. 10L, 10C, and 10R, a full sensor 42 that detects the amount of coins in the coin storage tank 37, and reel position sensors 8L, 8C, and 8R that detect the positions of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are connected. Yes.

  Further, the reel drive motors 7L, 7C, and 7R are connected to the I / O port 49 through the motor circuit 56, the coin payout motor 38 is connected through the motor circuit 57, and the solenoid circuit 58 is connected to the I / O port 49. A flow path switching solenoid 33 is connected through the LED circuit 59, and a game number display unit 25, a credit display unit 26, and a payout number display unit 27 are connected through the LED circuit 59, respectively. Also, via the lamp circuit 60, the game effect lamp 24, the turn-in instruction lamp 19, the effective line display lamps 21, 22, 23, the operation effective lamps 11L, 11C, 11R, the game overlamp 20, the start lamp 72, and the display lamp 105 The irradiation lamps 100 to 102 are connected to each other.

  Speakers 28, 110, and 111 are connected to the address decoding circuit 54 through a sound generator 50 and an amplifier 61, respectively. A predetermined current is supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the various devices and control circuits described above. Further, the RAM 48 is configured to be supplied with a current for storing data from the backup power source 63. Even if the current is not supplied from the power source circuit 62 due to a power failure, the probability setting value and the game state are set. Can be stored for a predetermined period.

  In addition, the CPU 46 in this embodiment is connected to a communication unit 92 for performing data communication with a management computer 91 installed in the hall via a communication cable 93, so that an abnormal signal, appropriate game information and the like are transmitted. It can be transmitted to the management computer 91.

  FIG. 5 is a development view showing symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery of each reel 6L (left reel), reel 6C (middle reel), and reel 6R (right reel) described above. The numbers shown on the left side in the figure are symbol numbers, and “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “bell” corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “21”. 21 symbols including symbols such as “cherry” and “plum (hereinafter referred to as JAC)” are drawn.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the variable display device 70 is stopped, for example, on any of the activated lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′ activated according to the number of bets If the symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” are aligned, it means that the player has won the RB (Regular Bonus) described above, 15 coins are paid out, and the gaming state is a part of the special gaming state advantageous to the player. There will be a regular bonus and up to 12 bonus games will be offered. This bonus game continues until a maximum of 12 bonus games are completed, but before the bonus game reaches 12, the Jac winnings (the “Jac symbol (plum)” assortment is stopped and displayed). If it occurs 8 times, it ends with the bonus game of that time. Therefore, the player can get a chance to win eight times during the bonus game.

  On the other hand, if, for example, “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” are aligned on the activated effective lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′, the above-described case will occur. BB (Big Bonus) is won, 15 coins are paid out, and the gaming state becomes a big bonus that is a part of a special gaming state advantageous to the player. In the big bonus, for example, a maximum of 30 small role games, or a group of “Jac symbols (plums)” on the active line until the 30 small role games are consumed. Up to 12 bonus games will be offered up to 3 times.

  In the case where the gaming state is a normal gaming state other than the big bonus or the regular bonus (ordinary game), when a predetermined prize is established on one activated line where the same type of symbols are activated. The player is given a predetermined number of coins predetermined according to the type of the symbol. The “cherry” symbol drawn on each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is a mark called a single symbol. When this single symbol is stopped and displayed on one valid line, two symbols are displayed. Coins are awarded to the player. If there are multiple active lines activated according to the number of bets, if the combination of symbols from which coins are paid out is simultaneously established on the multiple active lines as described above, In principle, a coin corresponding to the total number of coins to be given by a combination of symbols on the line is given. However, since the upper limit of coins given to a player in one game is determined to be 15, the coins after the 16th are invalid when it exceeds 15.

  In the present embodiment, black 7, white 7, BAR, cherry, bell, watermelon, plum, or the like is a winning target in the normal gaming state, of which black 7 or white 7 symbol and BAR symbol Only a special symbol that is eligible for jackpot (BB, RB), which is a big prize for the player, and other cherry, bell, watermelon or plum (re-game) is a small prize that is a little profit for the player. It is considered as a symbol to be played. In particular, the watermelon symbol is set as a symbol to be subjected to an effect notice described later.

  The combinations of symbols that are the targets of each award, the number of payout coins corresponding to the combination of symbols, and the probability of winning a prize are shown in FIG. 6 corresponding to the time of the normal game, BB, and RB, respectively. As shown, these are predetermined, and these are registered in the ROM 47 as a winning occurrence probability table (not shown).

  Here, various control contents executed by the control unit 45 in the present embodiment in accordance with the execution of the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in Sa1, an initial process for preparing for a game start is executed. Specifically, the insertion instruction lamp 19 is turned on and the apparatus waits in a state where coins and credits can be received. In particular, when the power supply is turned on, the connection and operation status of the various devices described above are confirmed. For example, the winning probability setting based on the setting status of the probability setting switch 44 and the initial position of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R After executing various settings such as settings, the insertion instruction lamp 19 is turned on, and the apparatus waits in a state where coins and credits can be received.

  In Sa2, the BET process is executed when a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 or when the credit operation buttons 16a and 16b are operated. Specifically, predetermined effective line display lamps 21, 22, and 23 are sequentially turned on according to the number of inserted coins or the number of credits by pressing the credit operation buttons 16a and 16b, and one or more coins are inserted. The start lamp 72 is turned on at the point of time when one or more credits are used by pressing the credit operation buttons 16a and 16b, enabling the pressing operation of the start lever 12, and waiting for a game startable state. .

  If more coins are inserted from the state where all the effective line display lamps 21, 22, and 23 are turned on until the start lever 12 is pressed, the number of coins inserted is equal to the number of coins inserted. The corresponding valuable value is stored as a credit in a storage unit (not shown) and displayed on the credit display 26.

  In Sa3, when the game is started by pressing the start lever 12, one of the above-mentioned prizes (BB, RB, and other small roles that are small profits for the player) is accepted. Run the lottery. This winning lottery is executed in order to determine whether or not to accept any prize in a stage before all reels 6L, 6C and 6R are stopped. In other words, winning is permitted only when a winning flag corresponding to one of the prizes won by the lottery is set. In other words, the control unit 45 has a function as a pre-determining unit that determines whether or not a prize is allowed.

  In the lottery of each prize, random number values are sampled at a predetermined interval by a random value sampling circuit 104 from a circulating random number sequence generated from the random number generation circuit 103, and the obtained sampling values are written in the ROM in advance. And a predetermined data (winning occurrence probability table (not shown)) to determine whether or not the player has won, and if winning, the type of the award is determined, and the winning flag corresponding to the winning award is set. . In the winning occurrence probability table (not shown), the winning probability of each prize is set in correspondence with the number of bets in each game and the gaming state (normal game, or BB, RB).

  Further, in the present embodiment, along with this winning lottery, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to execute an effect notice as a condition for establishing an effect to be described later. Here, the “production” is an aspect executed to notify the player that there is a possibility that the winning flag corresponding to BB may be set by the lottery of the winning prize, and details will be described later. However, in this embodiment, it is executed in accordance with the stop operation by the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. The “production notice” is a mode that is a condition for the execution of the production, and will be described in detail later. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols. Are displayed together on any active line that is activated, and this "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" symbol combination is displayed together on any activated line that is activated. Only in the case where the game has been performed, the production can be executed after the next game.

  That is, the lottery for the above-mentioned production notice is a lottery for determining whether or not to allow the combination of the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols to be displayed together on any activated line. is there. The lottery for the advance notice is executed separately from the lottery for winning, but the lottery method is the same as the lottery for winning, and the random number sampling circuit 104 makes a constant from the circulating random number sequence generated by the random number generating circuit 103. Random values are sampled at intervals, and the obtained sampling values are compared with predetermined data (effect notice occurrence probability table) (not shown) written in advance in the ROM to determine whether or not the effect notice is won. When winning, the production notice winning flag is set.

  In Sa4, each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is rotated in accordance with the pressing operation of the start lever 12, and the game is started. The initial position and error check during the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are confirmed at any time by timer interruption every predetermined time. When the start lever 12 is pressed, the start lamp 72 is turned off, and when all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is made effective, and the operation effective lamps 11L, 11C , 11R is lit.

  In Sa5, based on the pressing operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R by the player, the operation effective lamps 11L, 11C, and 11R corresponding to the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R that have been pressed are turned off and The rotation stop control of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R to be performed is executed.

  Specifically, only when the winning flag corresponding to one of the prizes is set by the above-mentioned winning lottery, the stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the prize is aligned on a predetermined active line, In addition, when the winning flag corresponding to any prize is not set, the reach mode (three (3)) is the combination of the symbols immediately before the combination of symbols corresponding to each prize by the player pushing forward. Even if two reels of the reels are stopped and one reel is rotating), the effective line in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the prize is finally activated Stop control so that it does not line up. That is, unless one of the prizes is won by lottery, the above prizes are not won, and each prize is generated on average in a game repeatedly performed.

  More specifically, when a winning flag corresponding to a predetermined prize won by lottery is set, the winning prize is first determined when the player presses the stop button 9L, 9C, 9R. Execute pull-in control that pulls the symbol to the specific position and stops it on condition that the deviation until the symbols constituting at least a part of the corresponding symbol combination are displayed at the specific position is within a predetermined range. There is. As a result, when the stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is pressed, the symbol corresponding to the winning is within a predetermined retractable range set in advance from the position necessary for winning (for example, based on the rotation direction of the reel). If it is located in the range area from the position necessary for winning a prize to the symbol located four positions before, the symbol will be automatically drawn into a specific position, so the player It will be easier to align. Note that such a pullable range is arbitrary, and various setting changes can be made.

  In addition, when a winning flag corresponding to one of the aforementioned prizes is set by lottery in a predetermined game and all the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are pressed, the target symbol of the winning prize is If the player can perform a lottery to determine whether or not to draw and display the symbol when it is located in the pullable range, and if it is determined that the symbol is drawn and displayed, if the player can perform a stop operation with good timing, If it is determined that a symbol is displayed and, on the contrary, the symbol is not drawn and displayed, reel stop control is performed so that the symbol is not drawn and displayed even if the player can perform a stop operation in a timely manner. Do.

  Further, in addition to such reel stop control, a control for outputting a stop sound as a game sound effect via the speakers 110 and 111 in accordance with the pressing operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R is executed.

  In Sa6, when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R has been stopped in Sa5, the display content displayed on the variable display portion 71, the content of the winning flag set in Sa3 and set The contents of the prizes are checked to determine the contents of the prize, and various settings corresponding to the contents of the prize are executed particularly when it is determined that any prize has been won. As the setting contents, for example, there are settings such as the number of coins to be paid out corresponding to the winning contents, the gaming state, and the re-game.

  In Sa7, processing based on the set content set corresponding to the winning content determined in Sa6 is executed. Specifically, coin payout processing for the set number of payout coins, game state change (from normal game state to special game state, or from special game state to normal game state) process, and the game BET processing (re-game setting processing) or the like of the betting number equivalent to the betting number in is performed.

  In this step, if a winning flag corresponding to any prize (cherry, bell, watermelon or plum (replay)) other than BB or RB is set regardless of whether or not a prize has been won, it is cleared. To finish the game. In addition, the winning flag corresponding to one of the prizes set in this way can be set to be canceled at the end of one game, or can be set to continue until the winning prize is won. For example, when the winning flag corresponding to BB or RB is set, the winning flag is continued until winning, and the winning flag corresponding to the above-mentioned small role is set. In some cases, the winning flag may continue in a plurality of games, or may be set to be canceled in one game. In addition, in small roles and replays other than BB and RB, two types of winning flags are not set simultaneously by lottery. In the present embodiment, the winning flag corresponding to the set BB or RB is continued until winning.

  Next, the detailed control content of the lottery process in Sa3 mentioned above is demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in Sb1, it is determined whether or not the start lever 12 has been operated. Only when it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to Sb2, the random number value for winning determination is extracted, and the sampling sampled in Sb3 is extracted. The value is compared with the winning occurrence probability table (not shown).

  Then, a determination is made as to whether or not any award has been won in Sb4. If any award has been won, the process proceeds to Sb5, and after setting a winning flag corresponding to the winning prize, the process proceeds to Sb6. If no prize is won in Sb4, the process proceeds to Sb6.

  Next, in Sb6, as will be described later, it is determined whether or not the display lamp 105 that can be turned on only when the winning flag corresponding to BB is set, and when it is determined that the display lamp 105 is not lit. Proceeding to Sb7, it is further determined whether or not the effect winning flag is set. If it is determined that the effect winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sb8, where the random number value for effect announcement is extracted, and the process proceeds to Sb9. In Sb9, the extracted sampling value is compared with a production occurrence probability table (not shown). If it is determined in Sb10 that the effect notice has been won, the process proceeds to Sb11, the effect notice win flag is set, and the process ends.

  If it is determined in Sb6 that the display lamp 105 has already been turned on, if it is determined in Sb7 that the effect winning flag has already been set, and if the effect notice is not selected in Sb10, the process is terminated. To do. That is, when the player is notified that the winning flag corresponding to BB is already set by turning on the display lamp 105, or when the effect setting flag for effect execution is already set. The lottery for the performance notice is not executed.

  Also, in this embodiment, the performance notice has a higher probability when the winning flag corresponding to BB is set by the previous winning lottery than when the winning flag corresponding to BB is not set by the winning lottery. Is set to win by lottery. That is, when the winning flag corresponding to BB is set, it is easy for the production notice to occur. In other words, even if the winning flag corresponding to BB is not set due to the winning lottery, the effect notice may be executed although the probability is low.

  When the winning flag for the effect notice is set as described above, the reel stop control is performed so that the above-described “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbol combination is easily aligned on any activated line. Will be.

  Hereinafter, the control details of the winning determination process and the payout process mainly based on the effect process when the combination of the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbol is displayed by the stop operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R by the player, This will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, in Sc1, it is determined whether or not any prize has been won. If it is determined that there is a prize, the process proceeds to Sc2 to determine the contents of the prize. If it is determined that the winning content is watermelon, the process proceeds to Sc3, where the effect winning flag is set. In other words, the performance execution condition is satisfied by this watermelon winning, and the later-described effects can be executed after the next game. If it is determined that the winning content is not a watermelon based on the determination of the winning content in Sc2, the process proceeds to Sc4, and various settings corresponding to the winning content are made as described above.

  Next, the control contents of the payout process will be described. First, in Sd1, it is determined whether or not there is a payout due to winning. If it is determined that there is no payout due to winning, the process proceeds to Sd2 and whether or not an effect winning flag is set. This determination is executed. If it is determined in Sd1 that there is a payout due to winning, the process proceeds to Sd4, and a coin payout process is executed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to Sd2.

  In Sd2, it is determined whether or not the effect winning flag is set. If it is determined that the effect winning flag is set, the process proceeds to Sd3, and whether or not the set effect winning flag is set in the current game. Only when it is determined that it is set in the current game, the process is terminated. In Sd3, if it is determined that the effect winning flag is not set in the current game, if it is determined that the effect winning flag is not set in Sd2, and the effect winning flag set in Sd3 is the current winning flag. If it is determined that it is not set in the game, the process proceeds to Sd5, and after the winning flag other than the winning flag corresponding to BB is cleared, the process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effect winning flag is set only when the watermelon is won, and the following effects can be executed. However, it goes without saying that even if the win flag for the advance notice is set by the lottery for the advance notice, if the player cannot display the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbol combination well in the game, the win effect flag Is not set, i.e., the conditions for establishing the performance are not satisfied.

  Next, detailed control contents of the effect process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped, the upper, middle, and lower display areas of the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R are irradiated lamps 100 to 102, respectively. If a special symbol (black 7, white 7) is displayed in the display area finally flashed by the irradiation lamps 100 to 102, the winning effect is given. This is executed as an off-stage production. Further, these effects will be described below as they can be generated when the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are stopped.

  First, it is determined whether or not an effect winning flag is set in Se1, and only when it is determined that it is set, the process proceeds to Se2, where it is determined whether or not the display lamp 105 is lit, and the display lamp 105 is lit. Only when it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to Se3, and is a special symbol (black 7 or white 7) displayed in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R where the stop operation has been performed? Only when it is determined whether or not it is displayed, the process proceeds to Se4. Further, when it is determined that the effect winning flag is not set in Se1, or when it is determined that the display lamp 105 is lit in Se2, the display window 5L corresponding to the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R where the stop operation has been performed. If it is determined that the special symbol (black 7 or white 7) is not displayed in 5C, 5R, the process proceeds to Se9, and the normal stop sound 1 is output in accordance with the stop operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. After that, the process ends.

  In Se4, in response to the stop operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, a stop sound 2 different from the normal stop sound is output to notify the player that the effect is to be executed. Then, in Se5, a lottery is executed as to whether a win effect or a miss effect is to be executed. This lottery is executed in the same way as the above-mentioned winning or winning notice lottery, etc., and when the winning flag corresponding to BB is set as shown in FIG. In accordance with the stop operation of the buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R, each of the winning effects and the losing effects is set to win with a probability of 1/2.

  If it is determined that the winning effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to Se6, and the display area on which the special symbol is displayed blinks with the irradiation lamps 100 to 102 (see FIG. 14B), and the winning flag corresponding to BB in Se7. A sound effect indicating that is set is output and the game effect lamp 24 is turned on. Further, in Se8, a display lamp 105 for notifying the player that the winning flag corresponding to BB is set is provided. Turns on and ends processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Se5 that the winning effect is not to be executed, the process proceeds to Se10, and the display area in which symbols other than the special symbols are displayed is flashed by the irradiation lamps 100 to 102 (see FIG. 14A). Exit.

  An example of an effect based on such a processing procedure will be briefly described with reference to FIG. First, in FIG. 14A, for example, from the state where all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating, the display window 5L is moved to the upper, middle, and lower levels as the player operates the left stop button 9L (not shown). The “white 7, bell, plum” symbol is stopped, and a state in which the off effect is executed by the above-described lottery is shown. FIG. 14B shows a “Plum, Black 7, Bell” symbol on the upper, middle and lower parts of the display window 5C in accordance with the operation of the stop button 9C (not shown) at the center by the player from the state of FIG. Is stopped, and the winning effect is shown by the lottery described above. In this state, the display lamp 105 is turned on to notify the player that the winning flag corresponding to BB is set. FIG. 14C shows a “bell, watermelon, cherry” symbol in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display window 5R as the player operates the right stop button 9R (not shown) from the state of FIG. 14B. Is shown in a stopped state. Here, the display lamp 105 is already lit by the stop operation of the center stop button 9C, and the player is notified that the winning flag corresponding to BB is set, so the effect is not executed. It will be. Also, even if the display lamp 105 is not already lit by the stop operation of the center stop button 9C, neither “white 7, black 7”, which is a special symbol, is displayed on any of the upper, middle, and lower stages. Therefore, the production is not executed.

  In this way, the effect by the irradiation lamps 100 to 102 is not executed unless the combination of the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbol is displayed in the previous game and the effect winning flag is set. Even when the effect winning flag is set, it is not executed unless a special symbol is drawn into the display area by the stop operation of the stop button by the player. In this embodiment, when there is a spinning reel at the time when the hit effect is executed and the display lamp 105 is lit when the stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is stopped, the stop operation is performed. However, the lottery of the effects is not executed, but in the present invention, the winning effects can be continuously executed.

  In addition, after the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbol combination is displayed as a performance notice, if the special symbols are not successfully pulled in when all the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are stopped, If all the off-stage effects have been executed in spite of being displayed, the set effect winning flag is once cleared in the game, and the effect announcement lottery is executed again after the next game.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is produced to notify that there is a possibility that the transition condition to BB (RB) as a special gaming state advantageous to the player may be established. However, since the game can be enjoyed without missing the above-mentioned effect by being performed after the game after the game in which a predetermined combination of symbols (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is displayed, the interest of the game is improved. At the same time, it is possible to reliably and effectively appeal to the player that there is a possibility that the transition condition for the special gaming state is satisfied.

  In addition, although the effect in a present Example is made by blinking the display area of a special symbol with the irradiation lamps 100-102, such an effect method is not limited to this, For example, an audio | voice or effect Various modifications can be made such as performing by outputting sound or the like. Further, the execution time of the production may be performed after the game after the game in which the predetermined symbol combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is displayed as described above, and the stop button as in the above embodiment. ) Other than the stop operation by 9L, 9C, 9R may be used. Further, such an effect winning flag may be continued until the next game.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined symbol combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is displayed on any activated line in a predetermined game. On the condition that, in the game after the next game, a special symbol combination (black 7-black 7-black 7 or white 7-white 7-white 7) predetermined by winning lottery is displayed. It is possible to control to produce an effect that informs whether or not it is decided to allow. Therefore, the presentation is performed in order to notify that there is a possibility that the transition condition to BB (RB), which is a special gaming state advantageous to the player, may be established, the predetermined symbol combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) Since the game is performed after the next game after the game is displayed, the player can enjoy the performance without overlooking the production, so that the interest of the game is improved and the transition condition to BB (RB) may be satisfied. This can be surely and effectively appealed to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described effects can be executed in accordance with the stop operation of each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R. At the same time, the effect results are derived by sequentially turning on the display lamp 105 at the end of each effect, so that the interest of each effect is effectively increased. In the present invention, the aspect of the effect is not limited to the above-described aspect, and an effect according to other aspects may be used.

  In addition, when a winning flag corresponding to BB is set by lottery for winning and an effect (see FIG. 14B) indicating that the winning flag is set is executed, after the effect ends. Since the display lamp 105 is turned on and this lighting is continued until winning, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the winning flag corresponding to the BB is set. Note that such notification means is not limited to lighting of the display lamp 105, but may be, for example, sound such as “big hit!” Or a predetermined sound effect.

  In addition, even if a winning flag corresponding to BB is set and (Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon) is displayed in a predetermined game, an effect of an aspect indicating that the winning flag corresponding to BB is not set, that is, Although the off-stage effect (FIG. 14 (a)) may be executed, even if such an effect is executed, the BB may be won in the subsequent game, so the interest of the game is improved. .

  In addition, even when the winning flag corresponding to BB is not set, a predetermined symbol combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) may be displayed in a predetermined game. Opportunities for games are improved because opportunities increase moderately.

  Even when the winning flag corresponding to BB is set, the production notice is also determined by lottery, and a predetermined symbol combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is not necessarily displayed. Since a predetermined combination of symbols (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is not displayed and there is a case where the BB is won even if the production is not executed, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, when the winning flag corresponding to BB is set, at least a predetermined symbol combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is displayed with a higher probability than when the winning flag corresponding to BB is not set. Therefore, when the performance is executed, the BB wins with a high probability, and the player's expectation of establishment of the BB is effectively increased, so that the performance effect is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the display area of “black 7” or “white 7”, which is a special symbol stopped and displayed, is produced by the irradiation lamps 100 to 102, thereby allowing the winning of BB that is a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is decided to allow winning of RBs that are jackpots other than BB. May be notified by an effect similar to that described above (in this case, for example, it is preferable to produce a BAR symbol in this embodiment).

  In the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the display mode, which is the condition for establishing the production, are “watermelon” symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be symbols other than watermelon symbols. . Further, a game value may be given, such as paying out a predetermined number of coins, by winning a prize by displaying the combinations of the watermelon symbols together.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, the fact that it is determined that the winning of BB, which is a big hit, has been decided is notified by the lighting of the display lamp 105 after the production. For example, FIG. The player may only be notified of the state of (b), that is, only by finally producing the special symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display lamp 105 is already lit, that is, when the player is informed that the winning flag corresponding to BB is set, the effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a decrease in the player's willingness to play due to the execution of meaningless effects.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a notification effect that the winning flag corresponding to BB is set is executed by the irradiation lamps 100 to 102 that are used as a backlight in a normal state. The effect may be executed by an irradiation lamp different from the lamps 100 to 102, and the effect method is not limited to the lighting effect by the irradiation lamps 100 to 102, and a special symbol is produced. If it is a method that can be performed, for example, the decoration may be performed by a decoration device other than lighting.

  Each element in each of the embodiments corresponds to the present invention as follows.

Claim 1 of the present invention comprises variable display means (variable display device 70) having a variable display area (variable display portion 71) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Prior determination means (control unit 45) for determining whether or not to allow a predetermined display mode to be displayed in a stage before the variable display area is stopped and displayed;
Display control means (control unit 45) for controlling the variable display means based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
With
In the case where it is determined that the display result of the variable display means is derived and displayed to allow one game to be completed and the predetermination means to display a predetermined special display mode. A slot machine (1) capable of shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to a player on the condition that the special display mode is displayed,
The display mode is different from the special display mode, and it is not determined that the display of the special display mode is allowed by the predetermining means (when the bonus is not won) and specific display mode may be displayed in any case when it is allowed to display the special display mode has been determined (if the bonus is won) by pre-determining means ( Display control means (control unit 45) for displaying a combination of watermelons in the variable display area (variable display unit 71);
Valuable value providing means for adding a valuable value (medal) used in the game when the specific display mode (combination of watermelon) is displayed in the variable display area (variable display unit 71);
A notification effect (lighting of the display lamp 105) is made to notify the player definitely that it is determined that the special display mode is allowed to be displayed by the pre-determining means (control unit 45). A notice production execution means to be executed;
When the specific display mode is displayed in the variable display area (variable display unit 71), the notification effect executing means performs the notification from the previous special game state until the specific display mode is displayed. On the condition that the presentation (lighting of the display lamp 105) is not executed, in the next game in which the specific display mode is displayed, the special display mode is allowed to be displayed by the predetermining means. A possibility effect execution means for executing a possibility effect indicating the possibility of being determined;
Is provided.

Claim 2 of the present invention comprises stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) capable of stopping symbols displayed in the variable display area (variable display portion 71), and the possibility effect. The execution means executes the possibility effect at the timing when the stop operation of the stop operation means is performed.

Claim 3 of the present invention includes a plurality of the variable display areas (variable display section 71) and a stop operation means (stop) capable of stopping the symbols displayed in the variable display area (variable display section 71). Buttons 9L, 9C, 9R), and the notification effect executing means is executed at the timing when the stop operation is performed for each variable display area by the stop operation means (stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R). The notification effect (lighting of the display lamp 105) is executed at the end of the effect.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the display control means (control unit 45) is allowed to display the special display mode by the pre-decision means (control unit 45). The predetermined specific display mode is displayed in the variable display area (variable display unit 71) at a higher rate than when it is not determined to allow the display of the special display mode.

According to claim 5 of the present invention, the variable display means (variable display device 70) is constituted by reels (6R, 6C, 6L) rotated by drive means (reel drive motors 7L, 7C, 7R), The possibility effect executing means is configured to execute the possibility effect by a backlight (irradiation lamps 100 to 102) provided to irradiate a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel from the back surface. Yes.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, a coin is used as a game medium, but the game medium is not limited to such a small piece medium, and a spherical pachinko ball or the like may be used.

It is a front view showing a slot machine to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the front panel of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the slot machine of this invention. It is an expanded view which shows the symbol drawn on the outer periphery of a reel. It is a table | surface figure which shows the number of payout coins corresponding to the winning content. It is a flowchart figure which shows the various process sequence in a game. It is a figure which shows the display mode which shows presentation notice. It is a flowchart figure which shows the process sequence of a lottery. It is a flowchart figure which shows a winning determination process procedure. It is a flowchart figure which shows the payout process procedure. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an effect processing procedure. It is a table showing an effect occurrence probability table. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of an effect aspect.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Coin 2a Main part 2b Front panel 3 Locking device 4 Reset switch 5L Left display window 5C Middle display window 5R Right display window 6L Left reel 6C Middle reel 6R Right reel 7L, 7C, 7R Reel drive motors 8L, 8C, 8R Reel position detection sensor 9L Left stop button 9C Middle stop button 9R Right stop button 10L Left stop switch 10C Middle stop switch 10R Right stop switch 11L Left operation effective lamp 11C Middle operation effective lamp 11R Right operation effective lamp 12 Start lever 13 Start switch 14a Credit operation button 14b Credit operation button 15 Credit switch 16 Game switch button 17 Game switch 18 Coin slot 19 Insertion instruction lamp 20 Game overlamp 21, 22, 23 Effective line indicator 24 game effect lamp 25 game number display 26 credit display 27 payout display 28 speaker 29 coin payout exit 30 coin storage tray 33 flow path switching solenoid 35 input coin selector 36 input coin sensor 37 coin storage tank 38 coin payout motor 39 Payout coin sensor 42 Full sensor 43 Key switch 44 Probability setting switch 45 Control unit 49 I / O port 50 Sound generator 51 Initial reset circuit 52 Clock generation circuit 53 Pulse frequency divider circuit 54 Address decode circuit 55 Switch / sensor circuits 56, 57 Motor circuit 58 Solenoid circuit 59 LED circuit 60 Lamp circuit 61 Amplifier 62 Power supply circuit 63 Backup power supply 70 Variable display device 71 Variable display section 72 Start lamp 73 Check button 76 Check switch 8 Guide rail 81 Power switch 82 Reset switch 83 Power supply unit 84 Key slot 92 Communication unit 93 Communication cable 94 Unauthorized coin discharge unit 95 Return coin channel 96 Management computer 100 to 102 Irradiation lamp 103 Random value generation circuit 104 Random value sampling circuit 105 Indicator lamp 110, 111 Speaker L1 Effective line L2, L2 'Effective line L3, L3' Effective line

Claims (5)

Variable display means having a variable display area capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow a predetermined display mode to be displayed in a stage before the variable display area is stopped and displayed;
Display control means for controlling the variable display means based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
With
In the case where it is determined that the display result of the variable display means is derived and displayed to allow one game to be completed and the predetermination means to display a predetermined special display mode. A slot machine capable of shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the special display mode is displayed,
It is a display mode different from the special display mode, and when it is not determined that the display of the special display mode is allowed by the predetermining unit, and the special display mode by the predetermining unit Display control means for displaying in the variable display area a specific display mode that may be displayed in any case where it is determined to allow the display of
Valuable value giving means for giving a valuable value used in a game when the specific display mode is displayed in the variable display area;
Notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for definitive notification to the player that it has been determined to allow the display of the special display mode by the prior determination means;
When the specific display mode is displayed in the variable display area, the notification effect is not executed by the notification effect execution means until the specific display mode is displayed from the last special game state. On the condition that, in the next game in which the specific display mode is displayed, it is possible to indicate the possibility that it is determined that the special display mode is allowed to be displayed by the predetermining means. A possibility of performing
A slot machine characterized by comprising:   In addition to stopping operation means capable of stopping the symbols displayed in the variable display area, the possibility effect executing means executes the possibility effect at a timing when the stop operation means is stopped. The slot machine according to claim 1. The variable display area includes a plurality of variable display areas, and stop operation means capable of stopping symbols displayed in the variable display areas, and the notification effect executing means stops each variable display area by the stop operation means. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the notification effect is executed at the end of each possibility effect executed at the timing when the operation is performed. The display control means displays the special display mode by at least the pre-decision unit when it is determined that the special display mode is allowed to be displayed by the pre-decision unit. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the specific display mode is displayed in the variable display area at a higher rate than in a case where it is not determined to allow. The variable display means is constituted by a reel rotated by a driving means, and the possibility effect executing means irradiates the possibility effect from a back surface with a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel. The slot machine according to claim 1 , wherein the slot machine is configured to be executed by a backlight provided in the apparatus.

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