JP4826112B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts medals and operates the start lever, each reel starts rotating, and after each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped by operating the stop switch. In addition, lottery is performed inside the slot machine on the condition of medal insertion and start lever operation, and the combination of symbols in which the result of the lottery is won and the player is won on a preset active line Bonuses that are advantageous to players such as big bonus games (hereinafter referred to as “BB games”) and regular bonus games (hereinafter referred to as “RB games”). Benefits such as the occurrence of a game (special gaming state) are given. Therefore, it is common for a player to watch a fluctuating symbol and operate a stop switch so that a predetermined symbol stops at an effective position. In other words, a slot that allows a player to actively participate in a game. It can be said that this is a feature of the machine (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-355364 A

Here, a novel gaming machine is desired among the above gaming machines.

In addition, the above subject is not limited to the slot machine, and is also a subject applicable to other gaming machines that rotate a plurality of circulating bodies and then stop the rotation of the circulating bodies based on the player's operation.

The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and an object thereof is to provide a novel gaming machine.

The invention according to claim 1 is a plurality of revolving bodies in which a plurality of kinds of patterns are attached in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a plurality of designs among the designs for each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
A driving means that is provided for each of the rotating bodies and rotates the rotating bodies;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Drive control for driving and controlling each of the driving means so as to start the rotation of each rotating body based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating body based on the operation of the stop operation means Means,
When each circuit is stopped, a special game pattern combination formed by the pattern is established at an effective position visible from the display unit, and a privilege for shifting the game state to a special game state advantageous to the player is granted. Privilege granting means,
Lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not the special game picture combination can be stopped at the effective position based on the operation of the start operation means;
In a gaming machine provided with auxiliary display means for displaying various information on a display screen,
Corresponding to the circular body on which the command display is made so that a command array is displayed on the display screen so as to stop the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined circular body among the circular bodies within a range visible from the display unit. Based on the operation of the stop operation means to perform a command display on the display screen so as to stop the pattern array attached to the predetermined rotating body among the rotating rotating bodies within a range visible from the display unit, Provided with a display control means for command display control of the auxiliary display means,
In the case where the lottery result of the lottery means is a win, a configuration that makes it possible to stop the command-displayed pattern arrangement within a range that can be visually recognized from the display unit for all the objects that are the target of the command display And
The display control means includes
When the command display of the pattern arrangement is performed, the command display control is performed so that the pattern arrangement includes a picture constituting the special game picture combination, and all the circular bodies subjected to the command display are A first display control means for performing the command display control so that the special game picture combination is stopped at the effective position when the command-displayed picture arrangement is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display unit ;
When performing the command display of the pattern arrangement, the command display control is performed so that the special game picture combination is not stopped at the effective position even if the command display is stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display unit. 2 display control means;
In the game round in which the command display control is performed by the first display control means, the pattern arrangement that makes it impossible to stop the special game picture combination at the effective position with respect to the predetermined circuit object to be commanded. Means for switching the target to be subjected to the command display control to the second display control means for a rotating rotating body when the display is stopped within a range that can be viewed from the display section. To do.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine.

First, invention groups that can be extracted from the present embodiment are shown as means n (n = 1, 2, 3,...), And will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A plurality of endless belts (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns attached in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow a plurality of patterns to be visually recognized for each endless belt,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start rotation of each endless belt;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the endless belts for rotating the endless belts;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the rotation of each endless belt;
The drive means is controlled to start rotation of the endless belts based on the operation of the start operation means and stop rotation of the corresponding endless belts based on the operation of the stop operation means. Drive control means (main control device 131);
When each of the endless belts stops, the player can receive a bonus (bonus game, medal payout, etc.) on the condition that the combination of the specific pattern formed by the pattern is established at an effective position visible from the display window. Privilege granting means (main control device 131) for granting
Auxiliary display means (auxiliary display unit 15) for displaying various information on the display screen;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, a command display is made on the display screen so that the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined endless belt among the endless belts is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. In addition, based on the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the endless belt on which the command is displayed, a range in which the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined endless belt among the rotating endless belts can be viewed from the display window A game machine comprising display control means (display control device 111) for command display control of the auxiliary display means so as to display a command on the display screen so as to be stopped.

According to the means 1, when the starting operation means is operated, a command is displayed on the display screen so as to stop the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined endless belt among the endless belts within a range that can be viewed from the display window. The With this configuration, the player aims to find a portion that matches the command-designated pattern arrangement on the pattern attached to the predetermined endless belt, and stop the spot within a range that can be viewed from the display window. Thus, the stop operation means is operated. Therefore, it is possible to display on the auxiliary display unit without diluting the feature that allows the player to actively participate in the game. In addition, when the command-displayed picture arrangement stops within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the player can have a sense of achievement that the picture arrangement according to the command display can be stopped and achieved. It is possible to make a player have a sense of expectation that a privilege for this will be given. In addition, when the stop operation means is operated to stop the predetermined endless belt that has been commanded, the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined endless belt among the rotating endless belts can be viewed from the display window. By displaying a command on the display screen so as to stop within a range, for example, the pattern arrangement for command display is changed according to the operation result of the stop operation means, or the pattern arrangement previously commanded and displayed is displayed on the display window. Even if it is not stopped within the visible range, it is possible to make the player motivated to succeed by the command display. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game regardless of whether the game is a beginner or a skilled player.

Mean 2. In the above means 1, the display control means is in a state where a privilege can be given or a privilege can be given when the picture array commanded and displayed on the display screen stops in a range that can be viewed from the display window. The auxiliary display means controls the display so as to teach before the start of the next game.

According to the means 2, when the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is possible to give a privilege or be in a state where a privilege can be given before the start of the next game. Be taught. With this configuration, the player can be actively involved in the game until all endless belts are stopped. Here, the “game” means that each endless belt rotates based on the passage of a predetermined time or the operation of the stop operating means after each endless belt starts rotating based on the operation of the start operating means. A series of games until the game is stopped. The same applies to the following. In addition, the “state where a privilege can be given” here means that the combination of the specific pattern stops at the effective position if the stop operation means is operated so that the combination of the specific pattern stops at the effective position after the next game. State. The same applies to the following.

Means 3. In the means 1 or 2, the display control means may be given a privilege or a privilege when the picture sequence commanded and displayed on the display screen is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. A game machine characterized by controlling display of the auxiliary display means so as to teach that it is in a state.

According to the means 3, when the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is taught that a privilege can be given or a privilege can be given at this time. . By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of achievement that the player has when the pattern arrangement according to the command display can be stopped, and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, in this configuration, it is possible to give the player the impression that the player was able to obtain a privilege by stopping the pattern arrangement as indicated by the command. It is possible to give the player a strong impression of being actively participating in the game.

Means 4. In any one of the above means 1 to 3, when the display control means controls the display of the auxiliary display means to perform the command display, the display of the command-displayed pattern arrangement is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. In this case, the auxiliary display means controls the display so as to perform a display that suggests that there is a possibility that the privilege is given.

According to the means 4, when the command display is performed on the display screen, a display suggesting the possibility that a privilege is given if the pattern arrangement according to the command display stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window is also provided. Done. With such a configuration, it is possible to inspire the player to stop the pattern arrangement according to the command display within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, and to improve the interest of the game.

Means 5. Any one of the above means 1 to 4 comprises a command display determining means (navigation effect lottery processing function S606 of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not to perform the command display.

According to the means 5, the command display may or may not be performed depending on the determination result of the command display determination means. As a result, for example, if the winning display is performed by an internal lottery or the command display is performed with a predetermined probability, it is possible to enhance the expectation of winning when the command display is performed.

Means 6. The above means 5 comprises lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for lottery for determining whether or not the combination of the specific patterns can be stopped at the effective position based on the operation of the starting operation means, The gaming machine is characterized in that the command display determination means determines whether or not to perform the command display on the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means is a win.

According to the means 6, there is a possibility that the command display is performed on the display screen only when the result of the lottery is won. By associating the lottery result by the lottery means with the presence / absence of the command display, it is possible to indicate to the player that the lottery by the lottery means has been won at least when the command display is performed.

Mean 7 A plurality of endless belts (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns attached in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow a plurality of patterns to be visually recognized for each endless belt,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start rotation of each endless belt;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the endless belts for rotating the endless belts;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the rotation of each endless belt;
The drive means is controlled to start rotation of the endless belts based on the operation of the start operation means and stop rotation of the corresponding endless belts based on the operation of the stop operation means. Drive control means (main control device 131);
When each of the endless belts is stopped, the gaming state is determined on the condition that a combination of a special game pattern (BB symbol, RB symbol) formed by the symbol is established at an effective position visible from the display window. Privilege granting means (main control device 131) for granting a privilege to shift to a special gaming state (BB game, RB game) advantageous to the player;
Lottery means (main control device 131) for performing lottery of whether or not the combination of the special game picture can be stopped at the effective position based on the operation of the start operation means;
Auxiliary display means (auxiliary display unit 15) for displaying various information on the display screen;
In a gaming machine equipped with
At least when the lottery result of the lottery means is a win, a command is issued on the display screen to stop the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined endless belt among the endless belts within a range that can be viewed from the display window. The display window displays a picture array attached to a predetermined endless belt among the rotating endless belts based on the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the endless belt on which the command is displayed. Display control means (display control device 111) for command display control of the auxiliary display means so as to display a command on the display screen so as to stop within a visible range from
The display control means, when the pattern array commanded and displayed on the display screen stops within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the auxiliary display so that the lottery result is won before the start of the next game. A gaming machine characterized by display-controlling means.

According to the means 7, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a win, on the display screen, the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined endless belt among the endless belts is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. Command is displayed. With this configuration, the player aims to find a portion that matches the command-designated pattern arrangement on the pattern attached to the predetermined endless belt, and stop the spot within a range that can be viewed from the display window. Thus, the stop operation means is operated. Therefore, it is possible to display on the auxiliary display unit without diluting the feature that allows the player to actively participate in the game. In addition, when the command-displayed picture arrangement stops within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the player can have a sense of achievement that the picture arrangement according to the command display can be stopped and achieved. It is possible to make a player have a sense of expectation that a privilege for this will be given. Further, when the stop operation means is operated to stop the predetermined endless belt that is commanded and displayed, a range in which the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined endless belt among the rotating endless belts can be viewed from the display window By displaying a command on the display screen so as to stop, for example, the pattern arrangement of the command display is changed according to the operation result of the stop operation means, or the pattern layout previously commanded and displayed is displayed from the display window. Even if it is not stopped within the visible range, the player can be motivated to succeed by the command display. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game regardless of whether the game is a beginner or a skilled player. In addition, when the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen stops within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is taught before the start of the next game that the lottery is won. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the winning of the lottery is due to the achievement of the command display, and a sense of superiority can be given to the player in addition to the sense of achievement. It becomes.

Means 8. In the above means 7, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning, a reservation means (main control device 131) is provided for retaining the result until the combination of the special game picture stops at the effective position. A featured gaming machine.

According to the means 8, when the lottery result is a win, the result is reserved until the combination of the special game picture stops at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the problem that the lottery result is invalidated without shifting to the special game state even though the lottery result is the winning. Further, in this configuration, when command display is performed, there is no problem without displaying a pattern array including a special game pattern, so that various command displays can be performed.

Means 9. In the means 7 or 8, the display control means teaches that the lottery result is a win when the picture arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. A gaming machine characterized in that display control of the auxiliary display means is performed.

According to the means 9, when the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is taught that the lottery result is a win at this time. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of achievement that the player has when the pattern arrangement according to the command display can be stopped, and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, in this configuration, it is possible to give the player an impression that the lottery result has been won by stopping the picture arrangement as indicated by the command. It is possible to give the player a strong impression of being actively participating in the game.

Means 10. In any one of the above means 7 to 9, when the display control means performs display control of the auxiliary display means so as to perform the command display, the display of the command-displayed pattern arrangement is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. In this case, the auxiliary display means is controlled to display so as to indicate that the lottery result may be won.

According to the means 10, when the command display is performed on the display screen, if the pattern arrangement according to the command display stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, a display indicating the possibility of winning the lottery is also included. Done. With such a configuration, it is possible to inspire the player to stop the pattern arrangement according to the command display within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, and to improve the interest of the game.

Means 11. Any one of the above means 7 to 10, further comprising command display determining means (navigation effect lottery processing function S606 of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not to perform the command display.

According to the means 11, the command display may or may not be performed depending on the determination result of the command display determination means. As a result, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that a privilege is given even in a game in which no command is displayed on the display screen, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Means 12. In any one of the above means 1 to 11, the drive control means stops the corresponding endless belt within a stop control period until a preset time elapses from the operation timing of the stop operation means. When the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen passes through a range visible from the display window within the stop control period, the pattern arrangement is visually recognized from the display window. A game machine, wherein the drive means is controlled to stop within a possible range.

According to the means 12, when the stop operation means is operated, the corresponding endless belt is stopped within the stop control period until a preset time elapses from this operation timing. In addition, when the pattern array commanded on the display screen passes through the range visible from the display window within the stop control period, the pattern layout commanded and displayed on the display screen stops in the range visible from the display window. . By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a problem in which the command arrangement displayed in the range visible from the display window does not stop even though the player has accurately aimed at the command arrangement displayed. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game without reducing the player's willingness to play.

Means 13. In any one of the above means 1 to 12, command display setting means (navigation command setting processing functions S702 and S714 of the main control device 131) for setting a pattern arrangement to be displayed on the display screen when the command display is performed. The command display setting means sets a pattern arrangement to be displayed on the display screen when performing the next command display based on the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the endless belt on which the command display has been previously performed. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the means 13, the pattern arrangement displayed on the display screen when the next command display is performed is set based on the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the endless belt on which the command display has been performed previously. By adopting such a configuration, even if the player cannot stop the picture array previously commanded and displayed within a range that can be viewed from the display window, the various picture arrays attached to the rotating endless belt can be changed. Next, it becomes possible to display a command, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Means 14. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 12, a stop range determining means for determining a pattern arrangement that can stop in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, among the pictures attached to the endless belts, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. (Slave table storage processing function S609 of the main control device 131) and command display setting means (main control for setting the pattern arrangement to be displayed on the display screen when the command display is performed from the stopable pattern arrangements. A gaming machine comprising navigation command setting processing functions S702, S714) of the device 131.

According to the means 14, the pattern arrangement that can stop within the range visible from the display window is determined on the display screen based on the determination result, among the patterns attached to the endless belts based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. The pattern arrangement for command display is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a problem in which the command arrangement displayed in the range visible from the display window does not stop even though the player has accurately aimed at the command arrangement displayed. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game without reducing the player's willingness to play. Examples of the establishment of the predetermined condition include, for example, that the start operation means has been operated and that a command display has been performed in the previous game.

Means 15. In the above-mentioned means 14, the stop range determining means, when the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen does not stop within the range visible from the display window, out of the patterns attached to the rotating endless belt A gaming machine, wherein a pattern arrangement that can stop within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window is changed from that determined based on establishment of the predetermined condition.

According to the means 15, if the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed on the display screen does not stop within the range visible from the display window, the pattern arranged on the rotating endless belt stops within the range visible from the display window. The possible pattern arrangement is changed from that determined based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. By adopting such a configuration, even if the player cannot stop the pattern arrangement commanded and displayed by the player within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the command pattern displays various pattern arrangements attached to the rotating endless belt. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Means 16. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 15, the display control means, when performing the command display control, has the same number of pictures as the number of pictures (3) that can be visually recognized for one endless belt from the display window. A command display control of the auxiliary display means so as to command and display a pattern arrangement comprising:

According to the means 16, when command display is performed, a pattern arrangement having the same number of patterns as the number of patterns visible for one endless belt from the display window is commanded and displayed on the display screen. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to actively participate in the game by performing a command display. This is because the player needs to carefully determine which range of the symbols attached to the commanded endless belt matches the taught symbol arrangement.

Means 17. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 16, the display control means instructs and displays on the display screen a picture arrangement that does not stop in a range that can be viewed from the display window unless the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized in that the auxiliary display means is command-display controlled.

According to the means 17, when a command is displayed on the display screen, a picture arrangement that does not stop within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window unless the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing is commanded and displayed. With this configuration, if the player does not actively operate the stop operation means aiming at the command-displayed pattern arrangement, the command-displayed pattern arrangement will not stop in a range that can be viewed from the display window. It is possible to actively participate in the game.

Means 18. The game machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 17, wherein the display control means performs command display control of the auxiliary display means so as to perform the command display for all rotating endless belts.

According to the means 18, the command display is performed for all the rotating endless belts. With this configuration, the player can be actively involved in the game until all endless belts are stopped.

Means 19. In any one of the above-mentioned means 1 to 18, a combination of special game pictures in which the game state shifts to a special game state advantageous to the player when all of the command-designated picture arrangements are stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window Is established at the effective position.

According to the means 19, when the player stops all of the command arrangements commanded and displayed within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the special game picture combination is established at the effective position, and the game state is advantageous to the player. Transition to gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to motivate the player to stop all the command-displayed picture arrangements within a range that can be viewed from the display window, and to actively participate in the game. In addition, when this means is applied, the command display by the auxiliary display unit and the player's active participation to achieve the command display are repeatedly performed, and when all the command displays are achieved, the state shifts to the special game state. It is possible to dramatically increase the interest of the game by the synergistic effect of the enjoyment by the auxiliary display unit and the enjoyment of actively participating in the game.

Means 20. A plurality of rotating bodies (reels 42L, 42M, and 42R) in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction while rotating in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow a plurality of patterns to be visually recognized among the patterns for each of the circulating bodies,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the rotating bodies, for rotating the rotating bodies;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Drive control for driving and controlling each of the driving means so as to start the circulation of each of the rotating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies based on the operation of the stop operation means Means (main controller 131);
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (bonus game, medal payout, etc.) to a player when a combination of specific patterns formed by the patterns attached to the respective circular bodies is established at an effective position visible from the display window ( Main controller 131);
Auxiliary display means (auxiliary display unit 15) for displaying various information on the display screen;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the display screen is arranged so as to display the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined circulation body among the circulation bodies on the display screen and after the operation of the stop operation means. Display control means (design array display processing function, blessing comment and encouragement comment display processing function of the display control device 111) for controlling display of the auxiliary display means so as to perform change display that changes the array display displayed above. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

According to the means 20, when the start operation means is operated, the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined circulating body among the circulating bodies is displayed on the display screen. By adopting such a configuration, the player aims to find a part that matches the pattern arrangement displayed on the predetermined pattern, and to stop the part from being visible in the display window. The stop operation means will be operated. Therefore, it is possible to display on the auxiliary display unit without diluting the feature that allows the player to actively participate in the game. In addition, when the displayed pattern arrangement is stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is possible to make the player feel the achievement of being able to stop the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display, and the achievement is achieved. It is possible to make a player have a sense of expectation that a privilege for this will be given. In addition, by changing the array display displayed on the display screen after the stop operation means is operated, the willingness to operate the stop operation means so that the position where the array is displayed can be visually confirmed from the display window. Can be increased. As a result of the above, it is possible to synergistically improve the original characteristics of gaming machines that enable players to actively participate in the game and the characteristics of auxiliary display means that display various information on the display screen. It becomes possible to participate actively.

Means 21. A plurality of rotating bodies (reels 42L, 42M, and 42R) in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction while rotating in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow a plurality of patterns to be visually recognized among the patterns for each of the circulating bodies,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the rotating bodies, for rotating the rotating bodies;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Drive control for driving and controlling each of the driving means so as to start the circulation of each of the rotating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies based on the operation of the stop operation means Means (main controller 131);
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (bonus game, medal payout, etc.) to a player when a combination of specific patterns formed by the patterns attached to the respective circular bodies is established at an effective position visible from the display window ( Main controller 131);
Auxiliary display means (auxiliary display unit 15) for displaying various information on the display screen;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the pattern array attached to a predetermined loop body among the loop bodies is arranged and displayed on the display screen, and corresponds to the loop body on which the array display is made. Display control means for controlling display of the auxiliary display means so as to perform change display for changing the array display displayed on the display screen based on the operation of the stop operation means (the symbol array display processing of the display control device 111) A gaming machine characterized by having a function, a blessing comment and a encouragement comment display processing function).

According to the means 21, when the starting operation means is operated, the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined circulating body among the rotating bodies is arrayed and displayed on the display screen. By adopting such a configuration, the player aims to find a part that matches the pattern arrangement displayed on the predetermined pattern, and to stop the part from being visible in the display window. The stop operation means will be operated. Therefore, it is possible to display on the auxiliary display unit without diluting the feature that allows the player to actively participate in the game. In addition, when the displayed pattern arrangement is stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is possible to make the player feel the achievement of being able to stop the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display, and the achievement is achieved. It is possible to make a player have a sense of expectation that a privilege for this will be given. In addition, when the stop operation means corresponding to the circular body on which the array is displayed is operated, by changing the array display displayed on the display screen, the position where the array is displayed can be visually recognized from the display window. It is possible to increase the willingness to operate the stop operation means to stop. As a result of the above, it is possible to synergistically improve the original characteristics of gaming machines that enable players to actively participate in the game and the characteristics of auxiliary display means that display various information on the display screen. It becomes possible to participate actively.

Means 22. In the above means 20 or 21, when the display control means stops in a range in which the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen is visible from the display window, a privilege can be given or a privilege can be given A game machine that controls display of the auxiliary display means so that it is taught before the start of the next game.

According to the means 22, when the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is possible to give a privilege or be in a state where a privilege can be given before the start of the next game. Be taught. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the player actively participate in the game until all the circulating bodies are stopped. Here, the “game” means that each circuit body starts to circulate based on the operation of the start operation means, and then each circuit body stops circulation based on the elapse of a predetermined time or the operation of the stop operation means. A series of games until the end. The same applies to the following. In addition, the “state where a privilege can be given” here means that the combination of the specific pattern stops at the effective position if the stop operation means is operated so that the combination of the specific pattern stops at the effective position after the next game. State. The same applies to the following.

Means 23. In any one of the above means 20 to 22, the display control means is given a privilege or a privilege when the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen stops in a range that can be viewed from the display window. A game machine characterized by controlling display of the auxiliary display means so as to teach that it can be given.

According to the means 23, when the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is taught that a privilege can be given or a privilege can be given at this time. . By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of achievement that the player has when the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display can be stopped, and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, in this configuration, it is possible to give the player the impression that the player was able to obtain a privilege by stopping the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display. It is possible to give the player a strong impression of being actively participating in the game.

Means 24. In any one of the above means 20 to 23, when the display control means controls the display of the auxiliary display means so as to perform the array display, the display of the array of displayed pictures stops in a range that can be viewed from the display window. In this case, the auxiliary display means controls the display so as to perform a display that suggests that there is a possibility that the privilege is given.

According to the means 24, when the arrangement display is performed on the display screen, a display suggesting the possibility that a privilege is given if the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display stops in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window is also provided. Done. With such a configuration, it is possible to motivate the player to stop the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, and to improve the interest of the game.

Means 25. In any one of the above means 20 to 24, the display control means determines whether the change display can correspond to the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen and the picture arrangement stopped in a range visible from the display window. A display device for controlling display of the auxiliary display means so as to display on the display screen.

According to the means 25, the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined circling body is displayed on the display screen, and when the stop operation means is operated, the pattern arrangement displayed on the display screen and the display can be visually recognized from the display window. Whether or not correspondence with the pattern arrangement stopped in the range is displayed on the display screen. With such a configuration, it is possible to check the operation result of the stop operation means performed by the player on the display screen. Therefore, it is possible to increase the willingness to operate the stop operation means so that the arrayed places are stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window.

Means 26. In any one of the means 20 to 25, the display control means gives the privilege as the change display when the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen does not stop in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window. A game machine characterized in that display control of the auxiliary display means can be performed so as to display that it is not performed.

According to the means 26, when the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display does not stop within the range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it may be displayed that no privilege is given. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to operate the stop operation means so as to stop the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Means 27. In any one of the above means 20 to 26, the privilege granting means, when the combination of the specific patterns is established at the effective position, changes the gaming state as a special game state (BB game, RB) advantageous to the player. Game),
Lottery means (main control device 131) for performing lottery to determine whether or not the winning combination can stop the combination of the specific patterns at the effective position based on the operation of the start operation means;
Reserving means (main control device 131) for reserving and storing the result until the combination of the specific design stops at the effective position when the lottery result of the lottery means is a win.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the means 27, when the lottery result is a win, the result is reserved and stored until the combination of the specific pattern stops at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the problem that the lottery result is invalidated without shifting to the special game state even though the lottery result is the winning. Further, in the configuration, when the array display is performed under a situation where the combination of the specific pattern can be stopped at the effective position, the winning is reserved and stored without displaying the pattern array including the specific pattern. Display can be performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of design related to the display performed by the auxiliary display means. In particular, if the characteristic configuration of the means is applied to the characteristic configuration of the means 26, it is possible to generate an opportunity to display that a privilege is not given although the lottery result is a win. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately encourage active participation in the game, and even if the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display is not stopped within the range where it can be seen from the display window, there is room for the lottery result to be won. It becomes possible to leave.

Means 28. In any one of the means 20 to 27, the display control means is attached to a predetermined circulating body among circulating bodies based on the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the circulating bodies on which the array display is made. A game machine, wherein display control of the auxiliary display means is performed so that the displayed pattern arrangement is displayed on the display screen.

According to the means 28, when the stop operation means is operated so as to stop the predetermined orbiting bodies displayed in the array, the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined orbiting bodies is displayed on the display screen. Is done. By adopting such a configuration, for example, the pattern arrangement to be displayed can be changed according to the operation result of the stop operation means, or the pattern arrangement previously displayed can be stopped within a range where it can be viewed from the display window. Even if it does not exist, the player can be motivated to succeed by the arrangement display. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game regardless of whether the game is a beginner or a skilled player.

Means 29. The means 28 includes array display setting means (navigation command setting processing functions S702 and S714 of the main control device 131) for setting a pattern array to be displayed on the display screen when the array display is performed. The means sets a pattern arrangement to be displayed on the display screen when the next arrangement display is performed based on the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the circulating body previously arranged. Machine.

According to the means 29, the pattern arrangement displayed on the display screen in the case of performing the next arrangement display is set based on the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the circulating body on which the arrangement display has been performed previously. By adopting such a configuration, even if the player cannot stop the pattern arrangement previously displayed on the display window from the display window, the various pattern arrangements attached to the circulating body during the lap can be changed. It is possible to display the arrangement on the screen and to improve the interest of the game.

Means 30. In the means 28 or 29, a stop range determining means (main control device) for determining a pattern arrangement that can be stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, among the pictures attached to the respective circling bodies based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. 131 and a display display setting function (navi of the main control device 131) for setting a picture arrangement to be displayed on the display screen when the arrangement display is performed from among the stopable picture arrangements. A gaming machine comprising command setting processing functions S702 and S714).

According to the means 30, a pattern arrangement that can be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window is determined among the patterns attached to each orbiting body based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the arrangement is performed on the display screen based on the determination result. The pattern arrangement to be displayed is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the problem that the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed within the range visible from the display window does not stop even though the player has accurately aimed at the pattern arrangement displayed. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game without reducing the player's willingness to play. Examples of the establishment of the predetermined condition include, for example, that the start operation means has been operated and that an array display has been performed in the previous game.

Means 31. In the above means 30, the stop range determining means, when the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen does not stop in a range visible from the display window, out of the patterns attached to the circulating body in circulation A gaming machine, wherein a pattern arrangement that can be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from a display window is changed from that determined based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

According to the means 31, when the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen does not stop within the range visible from the display window, it stops within the range visible from the display window among the patterns attached to the circulating body during circulation. The pattern arrangement to be obtained is changed from that determined based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. By adopting such a configuration, even if the picture arrangement on which the player is arranged and displayed is not stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, various picture arrangements attached to the circulating body during the circulation are arranged and displayed. And the interest of the game can be improved.

Means 32. Any one of the above means 20 to 31 comprises an array display determining means (navigation effect lottery processing function S606 of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not to perform the array display.

According to the means 32, the array display may or may not be performed depending on the determination result of the array display determination means. As a result, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that a privilege is given even in a game in which an array is not displayed on the display screen, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Means 33. In any one of the means 20 to 32, the drive control means stops the corresponding circulating body within a stop control period until a preset time elapses from the operation timing of the stop operation means. Each drive means is driven and controlled. When the pattern array arranged and displayed on the display screen passes through a range visible from the display window within the stop control period, the pattern array can be visually recognized from the display window. A game machine, wherein the drive means is controlled to stop within a range.

According to the means 33, when the stop operation means is operated, the corresponding circulating body stops within the stop control period until a preset time elapses from this operation timing. In addition, when the pattern array arranged and displayed on the display screen passes through the range visible from the display window within the stop control period, the pattern array displayed on the display screen stops in the range visible from the display window. . By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the problem that the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed within the range visible from the display window does not stop even though the player has accurately aimed at the pattern arrangement displayed. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game without reducing the player's willingness to play.

Means 34. In any one of the above means 20 to 33, the display control means comprises the same number of pictures as the number of pictures (3) that can be viewed with respect to one rotating body from the display window when performing the array display control. A gaming machine, wherein display control of the auxiliary display means is performed so as to display a pattern arrangement on the display screen.

According to the means 34, when array display is performed, a pattern array having the same number of patterns as the number of patterns that can be visually recognized with respect to one rotating body from the display window is arrayed and displayed on the display screen. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to actively participate in the game when performing the array display. This is because it is necessary for the player to carefully determine which range is matched with the taught pattern arrangement among the patterns attached to the circular bodies displayed in the arrangement.

Means 35. In any one of the means 20 to 34, the display control means displays on the display screen an array of pictures that do not stop in a range that can be viewed from the display window unless the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing. A game machine characterized by controlling the display of the auxiliary display means.

According to the means 35, when the array display is performed, the pattern array that does not stop within the visible range from the display window unless the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing is arrayed and displayed. By adopting such a configuration, if the player does not actively operate the stop operation means aiming at the displayed pattern arrangement, the displayed pattern arrangement does not stop in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window. It is possible to actively participate in the game.

Means 36. In any one of the above means 20 to 35, the display control means controls the display of the auxiliary display means so as to perform the array display on all the circulating bodies in circulation.

According to the means 36, array display is performed for all the circulating bodies during the round. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the player actively participate in the game until all the circulating bodies are stopped.

Means 37. The game machine according to any one of the means 20 to 35, wherein the display control means controls the display of the auxiliary display means so as to perform the array display for all the circulating bodies in circulation.

According to the means 37, array display is performed for all the circulating bodies during the round. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to teach which pattern arrangement should be operated with the aim of stopping all the circulating objects in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window.

Means 38. In any one of the means 20 to 37, the privilege granting means shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when all of the arranged and displayed pattern arrangements are stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege to be played.

According to the means 38, when the player stops all the pattern arrangements that are arranged and displayed within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to motivate the player to stop all the displayed pattern arrangements from being displayed within the display window, and to actively participate in the game. In addition, when this means is applied, the array display by the auxiliary display unit and the player's active participation to achieve the array display are repeatedly performed, and when all the array displays are achieved, the state shifts to the special game state. It is possible to dramatically increase the interest of the game by the synergistic effect of the enjoyment by the auxiliary display unit and the enjoyment of actively participating in the game.

Means 39. A plurality of rotating bodies (reels 42L, 42M, and 42R) in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction while rotating in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow a plurality of patterns to be visually recognized among the patterns for each of the circulating bodies,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the rotating bodies, for rotating the rotating bodies;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Drive control for driving and controlling each of the driving means so as to start the circulation of each of the rotating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies based on the operation of the stop operation means Means (main controller 131);
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (bonus game, medal payout, etc.) to a player when a combination of specific patterns formed by the patterns attached to the respective circular bodies is established at an effective position visible from the display window ( Main controller 131);
Auxiliary display means (auxiliary display unit 15) for displaying various information on the display screen;
In a gaming machine equipped with
An array display control for controlling the display of the auxiliary display means so as to display on the display screen a pattern array attached to a predetermined rotating body among the rotating bodies based on the operation of the starting operation means. Means (design array display processing function of the display control device 111);
Arrangement display setting means (navigation command setting processing functions S702 and S714 of the main control device 131) for setting a pattern arrangement to be displayed on the display screen when performing the arrangement display;
Stop operation confirmation means (stop command confirmation processing function S705 of the main control device 131) for confirming whether or not the stop operation means has been operated;
When the stop operation confirmation means confirms that the stop operation means has been operated, a stop position at which a pattern arrangement that stops within a range visible from the display window can be grasped among the patterns attached to the corresponding circling body Grasping means (slip table storage processing function S609, reel stop processing function S708 of the main controller 131);
Stop result discriminating means (stop symbol arrangement confirmation processing function S714 of the main control device 131) capable of discriminating whether or not the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen matches the picture arrangement grasped by the stop position grasping means. )When,
Based on the determination result of the stop result determination means, a change display control means for changing and controlling the auxiliary display means so as to change the pattern arrangement displayed on the display screen (the symbol arrangement display processing function of the display control device 111) , Blessing comment and encouragement comment display processing function) and
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the means 39, when the starting operation means is operated, the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined circulating body among the rotating bodies is arrayed and displayed on the display screen. By adopting such a configuration, the player aims to find a part that matches the pattern arrangement displayed on the predetermined pattern, and to stop the part from being visible in the display window. The stop operation means will be operated. Therefore, it is possible to display on the auxiliary display unit without diluting the feature that allows the player to actively participate in the game. In addition, when the displayed pattern arrangement is stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is possible to make the player feel the achievement of being able to stop the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display, and the achievement is achieved. It is possible to make a player have a sense of expectation that a privilege for this will be given. In addition, it is determined whether or not the pattern arrangement displayed on the display screen matches the pattern arrangement grasped by the stop position grasping means, and the pattern arrangement displayed on the display screen is determined based on the determination result. By changing the position, it is possible to increase the willingness to operate the stop operation means so that the arrayed portions stop within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window. This is because the operation result of the stop operation means performed by the player is reflected on the display screen. As a result of the above, it is possible to synergistically improve the original characteristics of gaming machines that enable players to actively participate in the game and the characteristics of auxiliary display means that display various information on the display screen. It becomes possible to participate actively.

It is possible to combine the characteristic configuration of the means 22 to the means 38 with the characteristic configuration of the means 39. In such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

Means 40. A plurality of rotating bodies (reels 42L, 42M, and 42R) in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction while rotating in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow a plurality of patterns to be visually recognized among the patterns for each of the circulating bodies,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the rotating bodies, for rotating the rotating bodies;
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Drive control for driving and controlling each of the driving means so as to start the circulation of each of the rotating bodies based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies based on the operation of the stop operation means Means (main controller 131);
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (bonus game, medal payout, etc.) to a player when a combination of specific patterns formed by the patterns attached to the respective circular bodies is established at an effective position visible from the display window ( Main controller 131);
Auxiliary display means (auxiliary display unit 15) for displaying various information on the display screen;
In a gaming machine equipped with
An array display control for controlling the display of the auxiliary display means so as to display on the display screen a pattern array attached to a predetermined rotating body among the rotating bodies based on the operation of the starting operation means. Means (design array display processing function of the display control device 111);
Arrangement display setting means (navigation command setting processing functions S702 and S714 of the main control device 131) for setting a pattern arrangement to be displayed on the display screen when performing the arrangement display;
Stop operation confirmation means (stop command confirmation processing function S705 of the main control device 131) for confirming whether or not the stop operation means has been operated;
When the stop operation confirmation means confirms that the stop operation means has been operated, a stop position at which a pattern arrangement that stops within a range visible from the display window can be grasped among the patterns attached to the corresponding circling body Grasping means (slip table storage processing function S609, reel stop processing function S708 of the main controller 131);
Stop result discriminating means (stop symbol arrangement confirmation processing function S714 of the main control device 131) capable of discriminating whether or not the pattern arrangement arranged and displayed on the display screen matches the picture arrangement grasped by the stop position grasping means. )When
With
The array display setting means sets a pattern array to be displayed next on the display screen from a rotating rotating body based on the determination result of the stop result determination means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the array display control means controls the display of the auxiliary display means so as to display the pattern array set by the array display setting means on the display screen.

According to the means 40, when the starting operation means is operated, the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined circulating body among the circulating bodies is displayed on the display screen (indicated display). By adopting such a configuration, the player aims to find a part that matches the pattern arrangement displayed on the predetermined pattern, and to stop the part from being visible in the display window. The stop operation means will be operated. Therefore, it is possible to display on the auxiliary display unit without diluting the feature that allows the player to actively participate in the game. In addition, when the displayed pattern arrangement is stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is possible to make the player feel the achievement of being able to stop the pattern arrangement according to the arrangement display, and the achievement is achieved. It is possible to make a player have a sense of expectation that a privilege for this will be given. In addition, it is determined whether the pattern array arranged and displayed on the display screen matches the pattern array grasped by the stop position grasping means, and based on the determination result, the pattern to be displayed next on the display screen By setting the arrangement, even if the player cannot stop the pattern arrangement previously displayed in the display window from the display window, the various pattern arrangements attached to the circulating object during the lap are next. It is possible to display the arrangement on the screen and to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, by displaying the pattern arrangement attached to a predetermined orbiting body on each display body on the display screen and performing the next arrangement display after the stop operation means is operated, the arrangement is temporarily displayed first. Even if the displayed pattern arrangement is not stopped within the range that can be visually recognized from the display window, it is possible to make the player motivated to succeed in the arrangement display. Therefore, it is possible to actively participate in the game regardless of whether the game is a beginner or a skilled player. As a result of the above, it is possible to synergistically improve the original characteristics of gaming machines that enable players to actively participate in the game and the characteristics of auxiliary display means that display various information on the display screen. It becomes possible to participate actively.

It is possible to combine the characteristic configuration of the means 22 to 38 with the characteristic configuration of the means 40. In such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

In addition, as a gaming machine to which each of the above means can be applied, “a picture row made up of a plurality of pictures (specifically, a reel to which a picture is attached) is variably displayed (specifically, the reel is rotated). Variable display means (specifically a reel unit) for confirming and stopping display of the columns is provided, and the variation of the picture is started due to the operation of the start operation means (specifically the start lever), and the stop operation means ( Specifically, a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the picture is stopped due to the operation of the stop button) or after the elapse of a predetermined time, and the confirmed picture at the time of the stop is a specific picture A privilege such as occurrence of a state (bonus game, etc.) is given, a ball receiving tray (top plate, etc.) is provided, a charging device for performing a loading process for taking in a game ball from the ball receiving plate, and a game on the ball receiving plate Paying out a ball A game machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused, such as a game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is thrown in by a throw-in device. Also mentioned.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left plate 11d, and a right plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape, and the adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. Thus, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The casing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

  A front door 12 as a front open / close door is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 25a and 25b. Each of the support shafts 25a and 25b includes a tapered shaft portion that protrudes upward. On the other hand, the front door 12 is provided with support fittings 26a and 26b having insertion holes into which the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted corresponding to the support shafts 25a and 25b. Then, the support brackets 26a and 26b are arranged above the support shafts 25a and 25b, and the front door 12 is lowered, whereby the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted into the insertion holes of the support brackets 26a and 26b. It is assumed that it was done. Thereby, the front door 12 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 25a and 25b with respect to the housing 11, and the front opening side of the housing 11 is opened by the rotation. It can be closed or closed.

  The front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device provided on the rear surface. Further, a key cylinder 20 serving as an unlocking operation unit is provided at the upper right side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 20 is integrated with a locking device, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 20. Therefore, an outline of the lock mechanism including the locking device will be described.

  On the right end side of the front door 12, that is, on the opposite side of the opening / closing axis of the front door 12, a locking device is provided on the back surface. The locking device extends vertically and is fixed to the front door 12, a key cylinder 20 provided so as to extend from the upper part of the base frame to the front of the front door 12, and moves vertically with respect to the base frame. It is provided with a long interlocking rod 21 assembled as possible. And only the key cylinder 20 is provided in the state which protruded ahead of the front door 12 among the locking devices. The position where the key cylinder 20 is provided is the thin upper portion of the front door 12, and as a result, a versatile key cylinder 20 having a short overall length can be employed. In the present embodiment, Omlock (trade name) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking is used as the key cylinder 20. The interlocking rod 21 is moved downward by operating the key inserted into the key cylinder 20 clockwise. The interlocking saddle 21 is provided with a pair of upper and lower saddle fittings 22 having a bowl shape. When the front door 12 is closed with respect to the casing 11, the saddle fitting 22 is supported on the casing 11 side. Is locked. In addition, the urging member 22 is provided with an urging member such as a coil spring for urging to the side maintaining the locked state. When the key is operated clockwise with respect to the key cylinder 20, the interlocking rod 21 moves downward, and the saddle fitting 22 is moved against the biasing force of the biasing member. The locked state with the support fitting 23 is released, and the locked state of the front door 12 with respect to the housing 11 is released.

  A game panel 30 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. In the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. The display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is vertically divided into two by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 40. The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured as at least an endless belt, and are not limited to a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is visible through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Further, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is coupled to the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R, and each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is individually, that is, independently, driven by the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R. Thus, it can be rotationally driven. Since these reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have the same configuration, here, the left reel 42L will be described as an example with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an assembled perspective view of the left reel 42L.

  The left reel 42L includes a cylindrical skeleton member 50 that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound endlessly on the outer peripheral surface thereof. And it is affixed on the cylindrical skeleton member 50 through a pair of seal parts formed along the both sides of the long side of the belt so as to maintain the wound state. A large number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. In addition, it is good also as a structure which forms the cylindrical frame member 50 and a belt integrally, and affixes a symbol separately on the outer peripheral surface of this belt. In such a case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt. A boss 51 is formed at the center of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, and is attached to the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L via a disk-like boss reinforcing plate 52. Accordingly, when the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L is rotated, the cylindrical skeleton member 50 is rotated around the drive shaft so that the left reel 42L circulates along the annular reel surface. It has become.

  The left reel stepping motor 61L is fixed to the side surface of the motor plate 53 arranged in an upright state in the reel unit 41 (FIG. 3) with screws 54. The motor plate 53 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) 55 in which a light emitting element 55a and a light receiving element 55b are held at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, the base end portion 56b of the sensor cut bun 56 extending in the radial direction is fixed to the boss reinforcing plate 52 integrated with the left reel 42L with a screw 57. The front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56 is bent at a substantially right angle and is positioned so as to pass between both elements 55a and 55b of the reel index sensor 55. Each time the left reel 42L makes one rotation, the reel index sensor 55 detects the passage of the front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56, and a detection signal is output to the main controller 131 described later each time the detection is made. Therefore, main controller 131 can confirm and correct the angular position of left reel 42L for each rotation based on this detection signal.

  The stepping motor 61L is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter), and the rotation position of the stepping motor 61L, that is, left The rotational position of the reel 42L is controlled.

  On each belt of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a plurality of, specifically, 21 symbols are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). Therefore, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Based on the number of pulses from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output, it is possible to recognize which symbol is visible from the display window 31L, or to visually recognize an arbitrary symbol from the exposure window 31L. It is possible to perform control to achieve a proper state.

  Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R is mainly determined by the vertical lengths of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. For this reason, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R will be described. FIG. 7 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. Although numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the respective reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, these are given for convenience of explanation, and are not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. . However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As the symbols, there are a “7” symbol (for example, the left belt 20th) and a “youth” symbol (for example, the left belt 18th) as the first special symbol for shifting to the BB game. Further, there is a “BAR” symbol (for example, the 14th left belt) as a second special symbol for shifting to the RB game. Further, there is a “replay” symbol (for example, the eleventh left belt) as a third special symbol for shifting to the replay game. In addition, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the left belt tenth), a “bell” symbol (for example, the left belt eighth), and a “cherry” symbol (for example, left) as the small character symbols from which the small character is paid out. Belt 4th). As shown in FIG. 7, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belt wound around each reel 42L, 42M, 42R.

  Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R of the reel unit 41 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have other configurations. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a type in which the belt is rotated instead of rotating may be used, and instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display It is also possible to provide a display that variably displays the identification information by electrical display such as, and in this case, it is possible to provide a variety of display forms.

  A total of five combination lines are attached to the game panel 30 such that three display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R are connected to each other and three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in diagonal directions. Of course, the maximum number of combined lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display sections 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. The first effective line display unit 32 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) of the combination lines is activated. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second effective line display unit 33 is displayed and notified by lighting or the like. The third effective line display unit 34 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (downward right line and upward right line) of the combination lines is activated. A winning is awarded when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, on the activated line, and a predetermined medal payout process, a transition process to a specific game, and the like are executed.

  Here, the payout number regarding each symbol when winning is explained. Regarding the small role design, when the “Watermelon” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, 15 medals are paid out. When the “Bell” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line Pays out 8 medals, and when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L stops on the active line, 2 medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are irrelevant to the medal payout. In addition, for the “cherry” symbol, the medal payout is performed regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, a plurality of effective lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper or lower row) with “ When the “cherry” symbol is stopped, medals are paid out by multiplying the number of overlapping active lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  As for other symbols, the combination of the first special symbol (BB symbol), “7” symbol or “young man” symbol, is aligned with the left / middle / right on the active line in the same symbol. 15 medals are also paid out when the “BAR” symbol, which is a combination of the medal payouts and the second special symbol (RB symbol), is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line. In the present embodiment, for example, a “BAR” symbol and a “cherry” symbol may be established at the same time, but in this case, 15 medals are paid out. This is because the upper limit number for one medal payout is set to 15.

  Further, when the “replay” symbol, which is the combination of the third special symbol, is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, the medal payout is not performed. In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line and the same symbols as the left, middle, and right are not aligned on the active line, no medal payout is performed.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 30, a start lever 71 is provided that is operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). The start lever 71 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, that is, to start variable display. The start lever 71 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 52 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 71, button-like stop switches 72, 73, 74 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 is arranged directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R to be stopped. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 constitute stop operation means operated to stop variable display based on the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 42L starts rotating, and is stopped by lighting a lamp (not shown) during such a state. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation stops.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a medal slot 75 for inserting a medal as an investment value. The medal slot 75 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by the operation of directly inserting the medal by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 75 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 83, which is set to the discharge path 82 side when the medal path switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and switched to the storage path 81 side when excited. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is guided to the hopper device 91 housed in the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 82 is guided to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  A hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving a medal to a player is composed of a storage tank 92 for storing the medal and a payout device 93 for paying out the medal to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 94 provided in the central right part of the discharge passage 82 and to the medal tray 18 through the discharge passage 82. To come out. Further, a reserve tank 95 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 91 in order to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 92. A guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the reserve tank 95 is provided inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 95.

  A button-like return switch 76 is provided below the medal slot 75. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 75 is jammed in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 is mechanically operated to operate the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a button-like first credit insertion switch 77 for inserting three virtual medals credited as investment values at a time. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 77, a second credit insertion switch 78 and a third credit insertion switch 79 are provided as button switches smaller than the switch 77. The second credit insertion switch 78 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 79 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 77 to 79, together with the medal insertion slot 75, constitutes an input means for inputting an investment value. Further, if the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 77 to 79 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can also be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the investment value.

  The first credit insertion switch 77 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) to urge that the maximum number of medals that can be inserted per game (three) has not been reached. The lamp is turned on when the switch operation of the first credit insertion switch 77 is valid and prompts the operation of the switch 77. However, when there is no credited virtual medal or three medals have already been inserted. It is turned off under the circumstances. Here, instead of the above-described lighting, the player may make it easier to understand the prompt for medal insertion by blinking.

  A button-like changeover switch 80 is provided on the left side of the start lever 71. The change-over switch 80 is configured to be a toggle type that is turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and turned on / off every time the pressing operation is performed. The changeover switch 80 is operated to change the handling format of inserted medals inserted into the medal slot 75 more than necessary, or acquired medals returned to the player as a result of a predetermined game.

  When the change-over switch 80 is in the ON state, the “credit mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and winning medals are stored and stored as credit medals. " When the changeover switch 80 is in the OFF state, the “direct mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals and winning medals are paid out as actual medals. If there is a credit medal when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the corresponding credit medal is paid out as an actual medal. Thus, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The changeover switch 80 constitutes a changeover operation means for changing over the input value and game value handling formats. Further, if paying attention to the function of paying out a credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the changeover switch 80 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored game value. In addition to being configured to switch between the “credit mode” and the “direct mode” by operating the changeover switch 80, the virtual medal stored and stored is paid out when the changeover switch 80 is operated by always setting the “credit mode”. It may be made to function as only a settlement switch.

  Below the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R of the game panel 30, for example, a remaining number display unit 35 that displays the number of medals that are activated and stored in the credit mode, and a special game state such as BB or RB, for example, A game number display unit 36 for displaying the remaining number of games and an acquired number display unit 37 for displaying the number of acquired medals are provided. Although these display parts 35-37 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, a procedure for betting medals will be described. In both the direct mode and the credit mode, a bet is placed when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 75 at the start of the game.

  That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 is turned on, and the corresponding center line becomes the effective line, and the second medal is the medal insertion slot. When the number 75 is inserted, the second effective line display section 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines including an upper line and a lower line corresponding to the second effective line display section 33 become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal is a medal. When it is inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display unit 34 is further turned on, and a total of five combination lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become effective lines.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal slot 75, the surplus medals exceeding three are switched to the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 if the current mode is the direct mode. It is returned from the outlet 17 to the medal tray 18. On the other hand, in the credit mode, it is stored inside the slot machine, and the number of stored sheets is displayed on the remaining number display unit 35. An upper limit number is determined for the number of stored sheets (for example, 50), and when a medal exceeding the number is inserted, it is returned from the medal discharge port 17 to the medal tray 18.

  In addition, when a game is played in the credit mode and the number of stored items is displayed on the remaining number display unit 35, the virtual number is displayed even when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed. A medal is inserted and a bet is placed.

  When the third credit insertion switch 79 is pressed, the numerical value displayed on the remaining number display section 35 is decremented by one as a virtual medal is inserted, and the first effective line display section 32 is displayed. Illuminates and the center line becomes the active line. When the second credit insertion switch 78 is pressed, two numerical values displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 are decremented as two virtual medals are inserted, and the first valid line display unit 32 and The second effective line display section 33 is lit and a total of three combination lines become effective lines. When the first credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, three numerical values displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 are decremented as three virtual medals are inserted, and all the effective line display units 32 to 32 are decremented. 34 lights up and a total of five combination lines become effective lines.

  In addition, when the virtual medal to be inserted when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed is not stored, for example, when the display of the remaining number display unit 35 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, all the values in the remaining number display section 35 are decremented to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, there are an upper lamp 13 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that make various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the game state Speaker 14 and an auxiliary display unit 15 for giving various information to the player. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is caused by the main display unit. This is called the auxiliary display unit 15. A display control device 111 for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15. The positions and numbers of the upper lamp 13 and the speakers 14 are not limited to those described above.

  A lower plate 16 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 18. In addition, an ashtray 19 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 18.

  A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 121 includes a power switch 122, a reset switch 123, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131.

  The reset switch 123 is a switch for resetting various states of the slot machine 10. This slot machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the power shut-off is stored and retained. It has become so. If the reset switch 123 is pressed while the power switch 122 is on, the error state is reset.

  The setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the setting state (winning probability setting process) of the slot machine 10 can be changed from “setting 1” to “setting 6” by operating the hole manager or the like by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124. It has become.

  A main controller 131 is attached to the back plate 11 c of the housing 11 above the reel unit 41. The main control device 131 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box is sealed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 151 as arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121, the CPU 151 is connected to a clock circuit 154 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 155, and the like via an internal bus. The main control device 131 functions as a main base incorporated in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 131, there are a start detection sensor 71a for detecting the operation of the start lever 71, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, 74a for individually detecting the operations of the stop switches 72, 73, 74, and a medal slot. The inserted medal detection sensor 75a for detecting a medal inserted from 75, the credit insertion detection sensors 77a, 78a, 79a for individually detecting the operations of the respective credit insertion switches 77, 78, 79, and the switching for detecting the operation of the changeover switch 80. Detection sensor 80 a, reel index sensor 55 that individually detects the rotational position (origin position) of each reel 42, payout detection sensor 91 a that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91, and reset detection sensor that detects the operation of the reset switch 123 123a, set to setting key insertion hole 124 Chromatography are connected various sensors such as setting the key detection sensor 124a for detecting that it has been inserted, the signals from these various sensors are outputted to the CPU151 through the input and output ports 155.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. That is, the storage passage 81 extending from the medal insertion slot 75 to the hopper device 91 is configured such that medals can pass in one row. The storage passage 81 is provided with a first sensor, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to each other on the downstream side more than the width of the medal. The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is constituted by each of the first to third sensors. The main control device 131 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor, and if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the main control device 131 considers that there has been a medal clogging or fraud and makes an error. If an error occurs, an error notification is performed and an operation by the player until the error is canceled is invalidated. The main controller 131 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, and both the second and third sensors are on. Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time, it is determined that the medal has been normally taken in. Otherwise, an error is assumed. The reason for this is to prevent injustice that the medal is reciprocated in the vicinity of the inserted medal detection sensor 75a and misidentified as the medal inserted in addition to the clogging of the medal in the storage passage 81.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 161 b provided in the power supply device 161 is connected to the input side of the main control device 131 via the input / output port 155. The power supply device 161 includes a power supply unit 161 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, the power failure monitoring circuit 161 b described above, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 161b is for monitoring the power-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also at the time of power-off by the power switch 122. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 161a, and determines that the power supply is shut off when the drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 151 and the input / output port 155, and the CPU 151 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later.

  The power supply unit 161a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 131 even when the output voltage is reduced to less than 10 volts. As the time during which the stabilization voltage is output, sufficient time is secured to execute the power failure process by the main controller 131.

  On the output side of the main control device 131, each active line display section 32, 33, 34, remaining number display section 35, game number display section 36, acquired number display section 37, and each reel 42L, 42M, 42R are rotated. Stepping motors 61 (61L, 61M, 61R), a medal path switching solenoid 83 provided in the selector 84, a hopper device 91, a display control device 111, an external concentration terminal plate 171 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. Are connected via the input / output port 155.

  The display control device 111 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 131, the display control device 111 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15. Therefore, the display control device 111 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 131 that is a main base that manages and manages games. In other words, the sub-base is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main base. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 111 controls the various display parts 32-37.

  The CPU 151 described above stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and a ROM 152 storing fixed value data, and temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 152 is executed. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing the area, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well known, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits are known. Various counters such as are built-in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing the processes shown in various flowcharts shown in FIG. 9 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 153 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the slot machine 10 is shut off. In addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like, a backup area is provided.

  In the backup area, when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the values of the stack pointer, each register, I / O, etc. when the power is shut down (including power shut down by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter) When the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 122. The same applies hereinafter), the slot machine 10 is in the state before power-off based on the backup area information. It is possible to return to the state. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 11), and the restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process (see FIG. 12) when the power is turned on. Note that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. NMI interrupt processing as flag generation processing is immediately executed.

  Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 151 in the main controller 131 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 151 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the NMI interrupt process. When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b of the power supply device 161 generates a power failure signal and outputs it to the main controller 131. In the main controller 131 that has received the power failure signal via the NMI terminal, NMI interrupt processing is executed.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, first, in step S 101, the data of the used register provided in the CPU 151 is saved in the backup area provided in the RAM 153. Subsequently, in step S102, the power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 153. Thereafter, the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 153 in step S103 is restored to the use register of the CPU 151 again. With this return processing, the NMI interrupt processing ends. If the power failure flag can be set without destroying the data in the register used by the CPU 151, the saving and restoring processing to the backup area can be omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main controller 131. A timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 151 of the main controller 131 every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S201, the values of all the registers in the CPU 151 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 153. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, the power failure process will be described with reference to FIG. Since the power failure process is performed immediately after the register saving process in the timer interrupt process, other interrupt processes can be executed without interruption. Therefore, for example, during the process of transmitting various commands, during the process of reading the switch state (on / off), the process at the time of power failure is not executed by interrupting each process. It is no longer necessary to create a power failure processing program that also takes into account This simplifies the processing program for power failure processing and reduces the program capacity. This also applies to a processing program for power recovery processing described later.

  In step S301, it is determined whether command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. In this way, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed at the initial stage of the power failure process, the transmission process is prioritized when the transmission is incomplete, and the power failure process is executed after the unit command transmission process is completed. By doing so, it is no longer necessary to construct a power failure processing program that takes into account that power failure processing is executed during command transmission. As a result, the power failure processing program can be simplified and the ROM 152 can be reduced in capacity.

  If step S301 is YES, that is, if the command transmission is completed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 151 is stored in the backup area in the RAM 153. Thereafter, in step S303, a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared as a stop process and the output state of the output port in the input / output port 155 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. In step S304, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area. The RAM determination value is specifically a 2's complement of the checksum at the work area address of the RAM 153. By storing the RAM determination value in the backup area, the checksum of the RAM 153 becomes zero. By setting the checksum of the RAM 153 to 0, subsequent RAM access is prohibited in step S305. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is restored, so that writing to the RAM 153 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered.

  The power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 holds the output of the stabilization voltage (5 volts) used as the drive voltage for the control system for a time sufficient to execute the above-described NMI interrupt processing and power failure processing. It is comprised so that. In the present embodiment, the drive voltage is continuously output for 30 msec.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed.

  That is, in step S204, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process for giving an interrupt permission to the CPU 151 itself is performed. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motors 61L to 61R, which are the respective rotary drive motors, is performed. In step S207, sensor monitoring processing is performed to monitor the state of various sensors (see FIG. 8) connected to the input / output port 155. In step S208, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S209, a counter process for outputting the bet number of medals and the result of counting the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 171 is performed.

  In step S210, command output processing for transmitting a command or the like to the display control apparatus 111 is performed. In step S211, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the remaining number display unit 35, the game number display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is performed. In step S212, segment data set processing in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 35 to 37, and segment data display processing for displaying corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like is performed. In step S213, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 155 is performed. In step S214, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 151. Thereafter, in step S215, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main process in the main controller 131 executed after the power is turned on. The main processing is executed when power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or by turning on the power switch 122.

  First, in step S401, as initialization processing, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 151, and an interrupt mode that permits interrupt processing is set. Thereafter, various settings for the register group in the CPU 151, the I / O device, and the like are set. And so on.

  When these initialization processes are completed, it is next determined in step S402 whether or not the reset switch 123 has been turned on. If the reset switch 123 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S403, and all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared as a RAM clear process.

  After confirming that the reset switch has not been operated in step S402 or performing a RAM clear process in step S403, it is determined in step S404 whether or not a setting key has been inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124. To do. If the setting key has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S405 to perform setting change processing. As the setting change process, first, all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared. Then, after determining which setting state is selected from the six preset setting states (“Setting 1” to “Setting 6”), internal processing corresponding to the selected setting state is executed. .

  In step S406, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. When the power failure flag is not set, that is, when the data in the RAM 153 is cleared in the previous step S403 or step S405, the process proceeds to a normal process in step S407 to be described later, and this process ends.

  When the power failure flag is set in step S406, the process proceeds to the power recovery process shown in step S408 and thereafter. The fact that the power failure flag is set means that subroutine processing such as RAM clear processing in step S403 and setting change processing in step S405 is not executed at all. Therefore, the data in the RAM 153 is not rewritten at all, and the power recovery process requires confirmation processing such as whether or not the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  For this purpose, first, in step S408, it is confirmed whether or not the RAM determination value is normal. Specifically, the value of the checksum in the RAM 153 is checked to check whether the value is normal, that is, whether the value of the checksum including the RAM determination value is 0. If the checksum value including the RAM determination value is 0, it is determined that the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  If the RAM determination value is abnormal in step S408, that is, if the checksum value is not 0, there is a high possibility that the data in the RAM 153 has been destroyed. Therefore, in such a case, an error display process is performed in step S409. As error display processing, interrupt processing is first prohibited and all output ports in the input / output port 155 are cleared to control all actuators connected to the input / output port 155 to an off state. Thereafter, an error display for notifying the occurrence of an error to the hall manager or the like is performed, and this state is maintained until the reset switch 123 is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the RAM determination value is normal, the process proceeds to step S410, the stack pointer value stored in the backup area is written to the stack pointer of the CPU 151, and the stack state before the power is shut off is written. Return to the state. Next, in step S411, a power recovery command that tells execution of power recovery processing is transmitted to the display control device 111. Thereafter, in step S412, the game state is stopped and automatic settlement setting storage processing is performed. In step S413, various sensors such as the start detection sensor 71a are initialized. After the above processing is completed, the power failure flag is reset in step S414, and the processing returns to the address before the power is shut off. Specifically, the process returns to the timer interrupt process described above, and the watchdog timer clear process (step S204) is executed.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not a medal is bet. If a medal is bet, it is subsequently determined in step S502 whether the start lever 71 has been operated. If both step S501 and step S502 are YES, the lottery process in step S503, the reel control process in step S504, the medal payout process in step S505, and the special game state process in step S506 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S501. On the other hand, if no medal is bet in step S501 or the start lever 71 is not operated in step S502, the process returns to step S501.

  Next, the lottery process in step S503 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, the random number table for determination of success / failure is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10, the number of medals bet, and the small / probable combination probability. Here, the setting state of the slot machine 10 is any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6” set using a setting key (not shown), and the random number having the lowest winning probability of the combination when “setting 1” is set. A table is selected, and when “setting 6” is selected, the random number table having the highest winning probability of the combination is selected. The number of medals bet is any one of 1 to 3, and a random number table is selected such that as the number of bets increases, the winning probability of winning combination increases. For example, the winning probability of a winning combination when three bets are higher than the winning probability of winning when a single bet is three times. In addition, there are two types of small role probabilities: a random number table with a high small role winning probability is selected when the current payout rate is lower than the predetermined expected value, and small when the current winning rate is higher than the predetermined expected value. A random number table with a low winning probability is selected.

  In step S602, a random number table selected in this way is used for lottery in light of the random numbers latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated. In step S603, it is determined whether or not any combination is won. If any of the winning combinations is won, the process proceeds to step S604, where a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set and an effective line to be aligned is determined.

  In step S605, it is determined whether the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is set. If any winning flag is set, a lottery is performed in step S606 to determine whether to perform a navigation effect. Do. Although details will be described later, the navigation effect is an auxiliary display indicating which range of symbols assigned to each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R should be stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display window. This is an effect taught individually by the unit 15. In a succeeding step S607, it is determined whether or not a navigation effect lottery is won. When performing the navigation effect, the process proceeds to step S608, and 1 is set in the navigation effect flag storage area of the RAM 153.

  In the subsequent step S609, a slip table for reel stop control is determined and stored in the slip table storage area of the RAM 153. Thereafter, this process is terminated. Here, the slip table means that when the symbol on the predetermined effective line at the timing when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed differs from the symbol to be stopped on the effective line, the symbol to be stopped is predetermined. It is a table that defines how much the reel slides so as to stop on the active line. In the present embodiment, a plurality of slide tables are provided in advance, and the slide tables are determined according to the setting status of the winning flag and the navigation effect flag.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S504 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, it is first determined whether or not the navigation effect flag is set in step S701. If it is set, a navigation command is set in step S702. The navigation command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111 so that the auxiliary display unit 15 performs a navigation effect. By receiving this navigation command, the display control device 111 recognizes which navigation effect is performed and which symbol arrangement of which reel is taught to be stopped. If the navigation effect flag is not set or if a navigation command is set, a weight process is performed in step S703. This wait process is a process of waiting without starting the reel rotation in the current game until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the time when the reel rotation is started in the previous game. Therefore, even if the player bets a medal and operates the start lever 71, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may not immediately rotate. Following the wait process, in step S704, a reel rotation process is performed to start the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S705, where one of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed to generate a reel stop command, more specifically, an ON signal is received from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a. It is determined whether or not. If no stop command has been issued, the process proceeds to step S706 to determine whether or not a predetermined maximum rotation time (for example, 40 seconds) of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R has elapsed. If the maximum rotation time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S705. If the maximum rotation time has elapsed, forcible stop processing is performed in step S707 to forcibly stop all the rotating reels sequentially.

  On the other hand, if any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed in step S705 to generate a stop command, the process proceeds to step S708 to perform reel stop processing. In this reel stop process, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop switch is stopped. If a winning combination is won in the winning lottery and the winning flag is set, the reel is stored in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153. With reference to the sliding table, control is performed so that the winning combinations are arranged on a predetermined effective line as much as possible. For example, when the “watermelon” symbol is lined up on the lower line and the stop switch is pressed at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol stops on the upper line, the symbol 2 is set so that it stops on the lower line. Slide the reel as much as you can. However, the allowable time from when the stop switch is operated to when the reel is stopped is determined in advance, and the range that can be slid in this embodiment is a maximum of four symbols. Depending on the timing of pressing, the “Watermelon” symbol may not stop on the lower line. Even in the forced stop processing in step S707, if the winning flag is set, the same processing is performed. In addition, when the navigation effect lottery is won and the navigation effect flag is set, the symbol array displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15, more specifically, the symbol array set by the navigation command is displayed as much as possible. Control to stop within the visible range from the window.

  Subsequently, in step S709, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch has been pressed when all three reels are rotating. In the case of the first stop command, the process proceeds to step S710, and the slip table changing process is performed. In this slide table change process, for example, it is determined whether or not a combination of combinations occurs when trying to align a combination on the selected active line, and when a combination of combinations does not occur, the process proceeds to the next step as it is. When a combination of combinations occurs, the selected effective line is changed to another effective line, and after changing to a sliding table suitable for the changed effective line, the process proceeds to the next step. Here, “combination of a combination” means that, for example, when a “watermelon” symbol is arranged on the upper line, a “cherry” symbol appears on the lower line when the “cherry” symbol appears on the lower line. Refers to cases. Further, when the navigation effect flag is set, the sliding table is changed when the symbol arrangement set by the navigation command is not stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window.

  On the other hand, if the current stop command is not the first stop command in step S709, the process proceeds to step S711, and whether or not the second stop command is received, that is, one of the three reels is stopped and the two reels are rotating. It is determined whether or not the stop switch has been pressed. If it is the second stop command, the process proceeds to step S712 and a stop eye determination process is performed. In this stop eye determination process, when two reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not the two are aligned with a bonus symbol such as “7” symbol. If they are not aligned, the process proceeds to the next step as it is. When sound effects are generated from the speaker 14, the process proceeds to the next step. In the stop eye determination process, it may be determined whether another condition other than the two bonus symbols is satisfied.

  After the slip table changing process in step S710, when the current stop command is not the second stop command in step S711, or after the stop eye determination process in step S712 is performed, the navigation is performed again in step S713. It is determined whether or not an effect flag is set. If the navigation effect flag is set, the process advances to step S714 to perform a navigation effect process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the symbol array set by the navigation command has stopped within a range that can be viewed from the display window, and a stop result command is set to transmit the result to the display control device 111. Further, when the current stop command is the first stop command or the second stop command, a symbol array to be taught next is determined and a navigation command is set according to the result.

  After performing the process of stopping any of the reels in steps S705 to S714, it is determined in step S715 whether or not all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have been stopped. . If NO in step S715, the process returns to step S705. If YES, the payout determination process is performed in the subsequent step S716, and then the process ends. In the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is arranged on the effective line. When the winning combination is not aligned on the effective line, 0 is set in the payout number storage area of the RAM 153, and the winning combination is aligned on the effective line. When it is, it is determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning combination, and if not, an error is displayed by the upper lamp 13 or the like and 0 is set in the scheduled payout number storage area. If they match, the number of payouts corresponding to the combinations arranged in the payout amount storage area is set. If the navigation effect flag is set, the navigation effect flag is reset and the process ends.

  Next, the medal payout process in step S505 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the medal payout process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout number counted by the payout number counter in step S801 matches the planned payout number stored in the payout planned number storage area. If the number of payouts does not match the planned payout number, it is determined in step S802 whether or not the game is being performed in the credit mode. If it is in the credit mode, it is determined in step S803 whether or not the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). If the upper limit is not reached, the count value of the credit counter and the number of payouts are each incremented by 1 in step S804. Accordingly, the remaining number display unit 35 and the acquired number display unit 37 are each incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when the game is performed in the direct mode, or when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, the medal payout rotary plate is driven in step S805 and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 91 to the medal discharge port. 17 through the medal tray 18. At this time, in step S806, the number of payouts is incremented by 1 according to the medal detection signal of the payout detection sensor 91a attached to the hopper device 91. As a result, the number of acquired number display section 37 is incremented by one. Then, after the payout number is incremented by 1 in step S804 or step S806, the process returns to step S801 again. When the number of payouts and the planned number of payouts match in step S801, the medal payout rotating plate of the hopper device 91 is stopped in step S807, and this process is terminated. The payout number / acquired number display section 37 is reset when the start lever 71 is operated next time.

  Next, the special game state process of step S506 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the special game state process, the bonus game will be described. The RB game is composed of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which only one bet is allowed, and is a game with a very high probability that the JAC symbols (replay symbols in this case) are aligned on the active line, that is, the probability of establishment of the JAC symbols. When a JAC symbol is established in a JAC game, the maximum number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out. When the JAC symbol is established 8 times, the RB game is ended even before the JAC game reaches 12 times. On the other hand, the BB game is composed of 30 small role games and 3 JAC ins. A small role game is a game in which a small role is won with a high probability (“Bell” symbols etc. are on the active line), and JAC in means entering the JAC game 12 times. When JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, JAC in is established. The JAC game is the same as that of the RB game. Also, when the JAC game by the third JAC in is finished, the BB game is finished even before the small role game reaches 30 times, and before the JAC in reaches 3 times after the 30 small role games are finished. Even if there is, the BB game ends.

  In the special game state process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the game state is a bonus game. If it is not during the bonus game, the process proceeds to step S902, and bonus symbol determination processing is performed.

  In this bonus symbol determination process, as shown in FIG. 18, it is first determined in step S1001 whether or not the RB winning flag is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1002, and the RB symbol on the current effective line is determined. It is determined whether or not (for example, “BAR” symbols) are aligned, and if the RB symbols are not aligned, this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the RB symbols are aligned on the active line this time, in step S1003, the RB winning flag is reset and the RB setting flag is set to set the RB game as one type of bonus game, and the RB game initial setting process shown in FIG. To finish this processing. If the RB winning flag is not set in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set in step S1004. If it is not set, the process is terminated. When the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1005, where it is determined whether or not the BB symbol (for example, symbol “7”) is aligned on the current effective line. . On the other hand, when the BB symbols are aligned on the active line this time, in step S1006, the BB winning flag is reset and the BB setting flag is set to set the BB game as one type of bonus game, and the BB game initial setting process shown in FIG. Execute this to finish this process.

  19 and 20, the remaining small role game counter represents the remaining number of small role games (also referred to as the remaining small role game number), and the remaining JAC in counter represents the remaining number of remaining JAC in (remaining JAC in number). The remaining JAC establishment counter represents the remaining number of times that the JAC symbol can be established (also referred to as the number of remaining JAC formations), and the remaining JAC game counter represents the number of remaining JAC games (also referred to as the number of remaining JAC games). To express. The number of remaining small role games, the number of remaining JAC ins, the number of remaining JACs established, and the number of remaining JAC games are displayed on the game number display unit 36 as appropriate. By the way, if a small role winning flag or replay winning flag is set by winning a small role or replay in the role lottery, those winning flags will not be aligned on the active line in the game. Will be reset, but if the RB winning flag or the BB winning flag is set by winning the RB or BB in the winning lottery, even if the RB symbol or BB symbol cannot be aligned on the active line in the game The winning flag will be carried over to the next time. In the lottery process in the next game that carries over the BB or RB winning flag, a lottery regarding whether or not a small role or replay is won is performed, but a lottery regarding BB or RB is not performed. In addition, when a small combination or replay is won in a state where the BB or RB winning flag is carried over, a slide table is stored so that the small combination or replay is preferentially aligned.

  Now, returning to FIG. 17, when the gaming state is a bonus game in step S901, it is determined in step S903 whether the bonus game is a JAC game. If it is not a JAC game, it means that the BB game is in the small role game, so the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line. When the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, the JAC game is started in step S905 and the JAC game initial setting process during the BB game shown in FIG. 20B is performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the JAC symbols are not aligned on the active line in step S904, the small role game has been consumed, so in step S906 the remaining small role game number is decremented by 1, and in step S907. It is determined whether or not the number of remaining small role games has become zero. When the remaining small role game number is not 0, the present process is terminated. When the remaining small role game number is 0, the process proceeds to step S908, and a special game state end process for appropriately resetting various setting flags, BB setting flags, various counters, etc. To end this process.

  When the game state is a JAC game in step S903, the process proceeds to step S909, where it is determined whether or not the JAC symbols are aligned on the effective line. Decrement by one. After that, or when the JAC symbols are not aligned on the active line in step S909, one JAC game has been consumed, so the number of remaining JAC games is decremented by 1 in step S911. Subsequently, in step S912, it is determined whether or not any of the remaining number of JACs or the number of remaining JAC games has become 0. If neither is 0, that is, the JAC symbol has not yet been established 8 times. If the JAC game has not been digested 12 times, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if any of them is 0, that is, if the JAC symbol is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, the JAC in is digested once, so in step S913 the remaining JAC in The number of times is decremented by 1, and in the subsequent step S914, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining JAC in is zero. When it is 0, the special gaming state termination process of step S908 described above is performed, and this process is terminated. Incidentally, if the bonus game is an RB bonus, the initial remaining JAC in number is 1 (see FIG. 19), so it becomes 0 in step S913, and an affirmative determination is made in step S914, and the special game in step S908 The RB setting flag is reset in the state end process.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining JAC ins is not zero in step S914, that is, when the JAC in has not been digested three times in the BB game, after performing the JAC game end processing for resetting the JAC game setting flag in step S915, When the player enters the game, one of the small role games is digested, so the number of remaining small role games is decremented by 1 in step S906, and then whether or not the remaining small role game number has become 0 in step S907. If it is determined that the number of remaining small role games is 0, the special game state ending process in step S908 described above is performed, and this process is ended. On the other hand, when the remaining small-combination game number is not 0, the small-combination game in the BB bonus has not reached 30 times and the JAC in has not reached 3 times.

  Next, an example of a navigation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 21, (a1) to (a4) show a series of display forms of navigation effects performed on the auxiliary display unit 15, and (b1) to (b3) are stop switches 72 to 72 by the player. The figure which became visible visually through the display window based on operation of 74 is shown. Further, in the following description, the symbols will be described using the symbol numbers given in FIG.

  In a game in which a navigation effect is performed, the auxiliary display unit 15 teaches a reel to be stopped and a symbol array to be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window at the start of reel rotation. Specifically, as shown in (a1), the left reel 42L is stopped first, and the 18th “youth” symbol to the 20th “7” symbol are stopped within the range visible from the display window; Is taught. It is also taught that there is a possibility of winning a bonus if the symbol arrangement stops within a range that is visible from the display window. As described above, in the reel stop process at the time of the navigation effect, if there is a taught symbol within the range that can be slid, that is, within the range of four symbols, the taught symbol arrangement is in a position that can be viewed from the display window. Controlled to stop. Therefore, if any of the symbols from the 14th “BAR” symbol to the 18th “Youth” symbol on the left reel 42L passes on the lower line, the player depresses the stop switch 72 (b1). As shown in (), the taught symbol arrangement stops within a range where it can be visually recognized from the display window. In this case, as shown in (a2), the auxiliary display unit 15 displays a comment congratulating that the taught symbol arrangement has been stopped, and then stops the right reel 42R and displays the display window. From the 18th “7” symbol to the 20th “youth” symbol is taught within the range that can be visually recognized. It is also taught that if the symbol arrangement stops within a range that can be seen from the display window, the possibility of winning a bonus is extremely high. If the player presses the stop switch 74 when any of the symbols from the 14th “watermelon” symbol to the 18th “7” symbol on the right reel 42R passes on the lower line, (b2 As shown in (), the taught symbol arrangement stops within a range where it can be visually recognized from the display window. When the symbol arrangement taught in both the left reel 42L and the right reel 42R stops within a range that can be seen from the display window, a comment indicating that the possibility of winning a bonus is extremely high as shown in (a3). At the same time, it is taught that the middle reel 42M is stopped, and that the 17th “cherry” symbol to the 19th “cherry” symbol are stopped within a range visible from the display window. If the player depresses the stop switch 73 when any of the symbols from the 13th “BAR” symbol to the 17th “Cherry” symbol on the middle reel 42M passes on the lower line, (b3 As shown in (), the taught symbol arrangement stops in a range where it can be visually recognized from the display window. In such a case, since the “7” symbols are aligned and stopped on the downward-sloping line, as shown in (a4), a comment that teaches that a BB game will occur and that all reels have been taught. A comment congratulating that the symbol arrangement has been stopped within the visible range from the display window is displayed. As a result, the next game shifts to the BB game.

  Next, an example of a navigation effect when the symbol arrangement taught by the auxiliary display unit 15 cannot be stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 22.

  First, as shown in (a1), it is taught that the left reel 42L is stopped first, and that the 18th "youth" symbol to the 20th "7" symbol are stopped within the range visible from the display window. The It is also taught that there is a possibility of winning a bonus if the symbol arrangement stops within a range that is visible from the display window. At this time, if the player presses the stop switch 72 while the 19th “BAR” symbol passes on the lower line, there is no 18th “youth” symbol within the range that can be slid. The displayed symbol arrangement cannot be stopped within a range that is visible from the display window. Therefore, in such a case, instead of the taught symbol arrangement as shown in (b1), the first “Bell” symbol to the third “Bell” symbol are stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window. In this case, as shown in (a2), the auxiliary display unit 15 displays a comment encouraging the player who has not been able to stop the taught symbol arrangement, and then stops the right reel 42R, It is taught that the “bell” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “watermelon” symbol (for example, the fourth to sixth symbols) are stopped within a range visible from the display window. It is also taught that there is a possibility of winning a bonus if the symbol arrangement stops within a range that is visible from the display window. In this embodiment, the “bell” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “watermelon” symbol are arranged in a plurality of locations on the right reel 42R, from the fourth to the sixth, from the eighth to the tenth, and from the twelfth to the fourteenth. Therefore, if any of the symbols from the 21st “bell” symbol to the 12th “bell” symbol of the right reel 42R passes on the lower line, the player presses the stop switch 74, As shown in (b2), the taught symbol arrangement stops in a range where it can be visually recognized from the display window. When the taught symbol arrangement stops within the range that can be visually recognized from the display window, as shown in (a3), a comment congratulating that the taught symbol arrangement has been stopped is displayed, and then the middle It is taught that the reel 42M is stopped and that the fifth “youth” symbol to the seventh “replay” symbol are stopped within a visible range from the display window. It is also taught that if the symbol arrangement stops within a range that can be seen from the display window, the possibility of winning a bonus is extremely high. Then, if any of the symbols from the 21st “bell” symbol to the 4th “bell” symbol of the middle reel 42M passes on the lower line, the player depresses the stop switch 73 (b3 As shown in (), the taught symbol arrangement stops in a range where it can be visually recognized from the display window. As a result, as shown in (a4), a comment teaching that the bonus has been won and a comment congratulating the bonus winning are displayed.

  If the symbol arrangement taught to the right reel 42R cannot be stopped within the range visible from the display window, the symbol arrangement to be stopped within the range visible from the display window of the middle reel 42M is determined according to the stop result. If the auxiliary display unit 15 teaches and the symbol arrangement can be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, a comment that teaches that the bonus has been won and a comment that congratulates the bonus winner are displayed. Further, if the symbol arrangement taught in all the reels cannot be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the navigation effect is ended without teaching that the bonus is won.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  At the time of the navigation effect, the auxiliary display unit 15 teaches the reel to be stopped and the symbol arrangement to be stopped within the range visible from the display window, so that the player who is a feature of the slot machine 10 can play the game. It is possible to produce an effect on the auxiliary display unit 15 without diluting the features that can be actively participated, and more specifically to teach the bonus winning. The player finds a portion that matches the taught symbol arrangement among the symbols attached to the reel to be stopped, and operates the stop switch with the aim of stopping the portion in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window. This is because bonus winning is taught if the location can be stopped within a range that can be viewed from the display window. In addition, for example, it is not instructed to stop a predetermined symbol such as “7” symbol within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, but is configured to teach a number of symbol arrays corresponding to the number of symbols that can be visually recognized from the display window. This makes it possible for the player to actively participate in the game. This is because the player needs to carefully determine which range of the symbols attached to the reel matches the taught symbol array. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which the auxiliary display unit 15 teaches one symbol arrangement to be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the player can be actively involved in the game until all reels are stopped. It becomes possible. If it is configured to teach the symbol arrangement that should be stopped within the range visible from the display window for all reels at the start of reel rotation, the symbol arrangement taught within the range visible from the display window cannot be stopped. This is because the player may lose his willingness to play. On the other hand, in this configuration, even if it is not stopped, it moves to teaching of the reel to be stopped next, so that it is possible to inspire to change the feeling and challenge again. Furthermore, when the navigation effect is performed, the act of confirming the symbol arrangement to be aimed at by the auxiliary display section 15 and operating the stop switch so that the symbol arrangement stops within the range visible from the display window (this implementation) In the form, it will be repeated 3 times), and the feature that the player can actively participate in the game, which is a feature of the slot machine 10, is produced on the auxiliary display unit 15 without diluting, more specifically, the bonus winning teaching is taught. Can be done.

  When the result of the lottery associated with the operation of the start lever 71 is a bonus winning, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by adopting a configuration in which a navigation effect is performed. In general, a player plays a game while expecting to move to a bonus game or a bonus game, and when the taught symbol arrangement can be stopped within a visible range from the display window. It is common to expect a privilege for the result. Therefore, when it is possible to stop the game, a configuration in which a bonus winning is taught is provided, so that it is possible to suitably produce the development most expected by the player. In addition, it is possible to give the player the impression that stopping the taught symbol arrangement within the visible range from the display window has resulted in a bonus winning, and the player's willingness to actively participate in the game is favorable Can be increased.

  When the navigation effect is performed, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are controlled so that the taught symbol arrangement is stopped as far as possible from the display window, so that the game is not reduced. It becomes possible to participate actively. If the player does not stop within the visible range from the display window despite the player's precise aiming at the taught symbol arrangement and operating the stop switch, the player will aim at the taught symbol arrangement. This is because the willingness to operate the stop switch may be lost.

  A feature that allows the player to actively participate in the game, which is a feature of the slot machine 10, by associating the relationship between the symbol array taught in the auxiliary display unit 15 and the symbol array stopped within the range visible from the display window with the bonus winning. It is possible to produce an effect on the auxiliary display unit 15 without diluting, more specifically, to teach a bonus winning. As a method of teaching the bonus winning on the auxiliary display unit 15, for example, a character or the like is displayed, and when the lottery result is a bonus winning, the character performs a predetermined action to teach the bonus winning, or an auxiliary For example, the reel 15L, 42M, and 42R are controlled so that small symbols such as “Bell” symbols are not aligned, while the display unit 15 performs teaching that small symbols such as “Bell” symbols are aligned. A method of suggesting a bonus winning from the mismatch between the 15 teaching contents and the stop results of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be considered. However, when the former method is performed, the player's attention is focused on whether or not the character performs a predetermined action, and passive enjoyment of watching the effect by the auxiliary display unit 15 occurs, but the player is The slot machine's feature of being able to actively participate in games may be diluted. In addition, when the latter method is performed, a beginner of the game does not know the intention of the discrepancy between the teaching content of the auxiliary display unit 15 and the stop result of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R. You may lose your willingness to play. However, in the present embodiment, in addition to teaching the symbol arrangement to be stopped within the range visible from the display window, it is taught that if the teaching is achieved, there is a possibility of winning a bonus, and the teaching contents of the auxiliary display unit 15 And the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R coincide with the stop results to teach the bonus winning, so that the fun of the game can be greatly enhanced by the synergistic effect of the enjoyment that can actively participate in the game and the enjoyment of the performance by the auxiliary display unit 15. It becomes possible to raise.

  When performing the navigation effect, by changing the symbol arrangement to be taught next depending on whether or not the symbol arrangement previously taught in the auxiliary display unit 15 is stopped in a range visible from the display window, It is possible to improve the interest of the game. For example, if you are a player who can operate the stop switch while aiming precisely at the taught symbol arrangement, you can stop the sense of achievement and the expectation for the bonus game by stopping the symbol arrangement as perceived from the display window. It increases every time the switch is operated, and when all are stopped as taught, the “7” symbols are aligned and stopped on the active line, so that it is possible to feel the greatest joy. In addition, even if the symbol arrangement taught by the player is not stopped within the range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the symbol arrangement that matches the symbol arrangement stopped at this time can be taught next, so that the bonus winning is achieved. It is possible to operate the stop switch while maintaining the expectation. For example, from the 18th “7” symbol of the right reel 42R, although the 20th “7” symbol from the 18th “youth” symbol of the left reel 42L has not stopped within the visible range from the display window. When the 20th “youth” symbol is instructed to stop, the player has the suspicion that the navigation effect is being performed regardless of the stop result of the left reel 42L, and is willing to stop the right reel 42R. This is because there is a concern about losing.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the lottery is performed to determine whether or not the navigation effect is performed when the result of the lottery is a bonus winning. However, whether or not the navigation effect is performed when a winning combination is won. It may be configured to perform such lottery. For example, when winning a role corresponding to the “bell” symbol and performing a navigation effect, the navigation effect is performed so that the “bell” symbol is aligned, and when all reels are stopped, it corresponds to the “bell” symbol It is taught that he has won the role to play. In such a case, since it is possible to associate that the navigation effect is performed and that a certain role is won, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Needless to say, a configuration in which a navigation effect is always performed when a winning combination is won.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not the navigation effect is performed when the result of the lottery is a bonus winning is used. However, the lottery regarding whether or not the navigation effect is performed regardless of the result of the lottery. It is good also as composition which performs. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning the bonus until all reels are stopped, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In this configuration, there is a case where a navigation effect is performed in a situation where none of the roles are won, but in such a case, the symbols in the taught range do not stop in a range where the symbols can be seen from the display window. A configuration in which slip control is performed may be used.

  (C) In the above embodiment, even if the symbols in the taught range stop within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, the bonus winning is not taught until all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop. A configuration may be adopted in which bonus winning is taught when the symbols in the taught range stop within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window. With this configuration, the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 more actively aiming to stop the symbols in the taught range within a range that can be visually recognized from the display window, thereby improving the interest of the game. Is possible.

  (D) In the above embodiment, if the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated aiming at the taught range of symbols, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped in a range where the symbols of the range can be seen from the display window. However, only one of the reels may be configured to stop within a range where the symbols in the range can be seen from the display window. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to achieve the same effects as the above embodiment.

  (E) In the above embodiment, when the navigation effect is performed, it is configured to teach that there is a possibility of winning a bonus if the symbols in the taught range are stopped within a range that can be viewed from the display window. It is not necessary to teach. However, in such a case, the player may be confused because he does not understand the intention of the production, so the possibility of winning a bonus is taught after the symbols in the taught range stop within the range that can be seen from the display window. It is desirable to do.

  (F) In the above embodiment, all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are configured to teach the symbols in a range that should be stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window. It may be configured to teach the reels, or may be configured to teach the reels to be stopped second after the player stops one of the reels and the reel to be stopped last. That is, the teaching reel is arbitrary as long as the navigation effect is provided for at least two reels.

  (G) In the above embodiment, when the navigation effect is performed, teaching is first performed to stop the 18th “youth” symbol on the left reel 42L from the 20th “7” symbol within a range that can be viewed from the display window. Although it was set as the structure, it cannot be overemphasized that it is good also as a structure provided with two or more symbol arrangement | sequences taught initially. In such a case, it is good also as a structure which determines the symbol arrangement | sequence taught based on operation of the start lever 71, more specifically, winning of a navigation effect lottery, or memorize | stores the symbol arrangement | sequence taught in the previous game, It is good also as a structure which teaches the symbol arrangement | sequence different from a symbol arrangement | sequence.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the main controller 131 determines which range of symbols on which reel is to be taught and instructs the display controller 111. However, the display controller 111 is provided. If the slot machine is not provided, the main controller 131 may be configured to control the display of the auxiliary display unit 15.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, when the navigation effect is performed, the configuration is such that the symbol arrangement to be stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display window for all the reels is provided. It is good also as a structure which has the function to complete | finish a navigation effect when it stops in the range which can be visually recognized from a display window.

  (J) In the above-described embodiment, the reel control process is configured to change the slip table after the first stop command. However, the slip table is also changed after the second stop command in addition to the first stop command. It is good also as a structure which performs a process.

  (K) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels arranged in parallel It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines. Further, the present invention is not limited to the so-called A type slot machine, but can be applied to any slot machine such as B type, C type, A type and C type composite type, and B type and C type composite type. In any case, it is obvious that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  (L) The symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).

  (M) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The assembly perspective view of a left reel. FIG. 3 is a development view of a belt-like belt constituting each reel. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a power failure. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows medal payout processing. The flowchart which shows special game state processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus symbol determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of RB game initial setting process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of a BB game initial setting process, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of a JAC game initial setting process in BB game. Explanatory drawing which shows one embodiment of a navigation effect. Explanatory drawing which shows one embodiment of a navigation effect.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 11 ... Housing which comprises a part of gaming machine body, 12 ... Front door which constitutes a part of gaming machine body or opening / closing member of gaming machine body, 15 ... As auxiliary display means , Auxiliary display section, 31 ... display window, 42 ... reel constituting a rotating drum or endless belt, 61 ... stepping motor as drive means, 71 ... start lever as start operation means, 72 to 74 ... as stop operation means Stop switch, 111... Display control device as display control means, 131... Main control device constituting various control means such as drive control means, 151... CPU constituting various control means such as drive control means, 152 and 153 ... ROM, RAM as storage means, 161 ... power supply device.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circling bodies provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a plurality of designs among the designs for each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
A driving means that is provided for each of the rotating bodies and rotates the rotating bodies;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Drive control for driving and controlling each of the driving means so as to start the rotation of each rotating body based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating body based on the operation of the stop operation means Means,
When each circuit is stopped, a special game pattern combination formed by the pattern is established at an effective position visible from the display unit, and a privilege for shifting the game state to a special game state advantageous to the player is granted. Privilege granting means,
Lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not the special game picture combination can be stopped at the effective position based on the operation of the start operation means;
In a gaming machine provided with auxiliary display means for displaying various information on a display screen,
Corresponding to the circular body on which the command display is made so that a command array is displayed on the display screen so as to stop the pattern arrangement attached to the predetermined circular body among the circular bodies within a range visible from the display unit. Based on the operation of the stop operation means to perform a command display on the display screen so as to stop the pattern array attached to the predetermined rotating body among the rotating rotating bodies within a range visible from the display unit, Provided with a display control means for command display control of the auxiliary display means,
In the case where the lottery result of the lottery means is a win, a configuration that makes it possible to stop the command-displayed pattern arrangement within a range that can be visually recognized from the display unit for all the objects that are the target of the command display And
The display control means includes
When the command display of the pattern arrangement is performed, the command display control is performed so that the pattern arrangement includes a picture constituting the special game picture combination, and all the circular bodies subjected to the command display are A first display control means for performing the command display control so that the special game picture combination is stopped at the effective position when the command-displayed picture arrangement is stopped in a range that can be viewed from the display unit ;
When performing the command display of the pattern arrangement, the command display control is performed so that the special game picture combination is not stopped at the effective position even if the command display is stopped in a range that can be visually recognized from the display unit. 2 display control means;
In the game round in which the command display control is performed by the first display control means, the pattern arrangement that makes it impossible to stop the special game picture combination at the effective position with respect to the predetermined circuit object to be commanded. Means for switching the target to be subjected to the command display control to the second display control means for a rotating rotating body when the display is stopped within a range that can be viewed from the display section. To play.