JP4871969B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  For example, a slot machine internally includes three reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and three symbols per reel on the reel display window provided on the front panel, that is, three rows and three columns. It is generally displayed in a matrix.

  As an aspect of the game, by operating the start lever to start rotating the three reels, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and then the stop button corresponding to each reel is pressed to stop the reels. If a specific combination symbol is arranged on the stop line that is activated according to the number of inserted coins, a combination related to the combination symbol is established (winning), and a predetermined number of medals determined according to the type of the combination are paid out. The method is well known.

  As for this type of gaming machine, there are many machines that notify the player when a winning combination is won as a result of a lottery process inside the lottery process. In this way, when the player is notified that the role has been won, the player may establish a role by the game (the notification corresponding to the special role, and if the notification is after the game is over, the next game). It is possible to recognize that it is expensive, and by pressing the stop button at the timing to stop a specific symbol at the target position (so-called eye-catching), the combination symbols related to the winning combination are aligned, and the small role Then, if a medal is paid out or if it is a special role (a big bonus role or a regular bonus role), a special game can be played from the next game after receiving the medal payout.

Therefore, announcing a winning combination can reduce the consumption of useless medals for a player before the winning of a winning combination, and increases the expectation for the winning of a winning combination. effective.
As a method of this notification, a symbol display window composed of a transparent EL (electroluminescence) panel or the like is arranged in front of the reel display window, and the stop symbol (rear symbol) of the reel display window and the front display window such as a transparent EL panel are arranged. There has been proposed a gaming machine that makes a notification by a combination of superimposed symbols with a displayed symbol (front symbol) (Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-252393 A

  However, the notification of the conventional gaming machine has a problem in that it is difficult to see and distinguish the stop symbol behind in the superimposed display.Therefore, the effect using the front display window is not made unless all reels are stopped. There is also a problem that the announcement production is limited and lacks interest.

The present invention is the is to solve the prior art problems, it is missed hardly notification display more natural in the game, higher slot machines of amusement tantalizing game will of the player by its presentation effect The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention has the following configuration.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a lottery means for performing a lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is won according to a player's operation of a start lever, and a symbol variation row in which a plurality of symbols are formed vertically are arranged side by side. A plurality of symbol variation sequences are variably displayed according to the operation of the start lever, and an appropriate combination symbol is displayed on the stop line based on the lottery result by the lottery means and the operation timing of the player's stop button. The first symbol display means for stopping display and the first symbol display means are disposed so as to be visible along the periphery of the first symbol display means so as to be positioned on the extended line of all the stop lines of the first symbol display means. A second symbol display means that has a plurality of display areas and displays / hides each symbol, and a part of a combination symbol related to a special role that can carry a winning flag in a later game is the first symbol After the stop display state is reached on the stop line of the pattern display means, a symbol common to the stop-displayed symbol is displayed on the second symbol display means located on the extended line of the stop line of the first symbol display means. It has a notice mode lottery means for lottering whether or not to notify by displaying in the display area, and the symbol common to the symbols that are stopped and displayed according to the lottery result to the effect of notification by the notice mode lottery means is the first symbol by a second notification mode according to the decision to the display area of the symbol display unit located on the extension of the stop line of the display means, the lottery result indicating that won a special combination Ru good to said selecting means for It is a slot machine characterized by having the control means which announces so that visual recognition is possible.

Further, in the invention according to claim 2, in at least one of the plurality of symbol variation columns, a specific symbol that is a part of the combination symbol related to the special role is simultaneously displayed in the display area of the first symbol display means. A plurality of the second symbol display means are arranged side by side so that they can be displayed, and the second symbol display means is on an extension line of all the stop lines of the first symbol display means and on an extension line of a symbol variation sequence in which a plurality of specific symbols are arranged. It is configured to have a plurality of display areas arranged so as to be visible along the periphery of the first symbol display means so as to be positioned, and to display / hide the symbols, respectively, the control means, One of the combination symbols related to the special combination after a part of the combination symbol related to the special combination that can carry over the winning flag in a later game becomes a stop display state on the stop line of the first symbol display means Part is a design The symbol variation sequence in which a plurality of specific symbols are arranged on the extended line of the stop line of the first symbol display means as symbols that are common to the symbols that are stopped and displayed after the symbols are stopped and displayed on the moving sequence. A lottery means for lottery for drawing whether or not to make a notice by displaying in the display area of the second symbol display means located on the extension line of The second symbol display means which is located on the extension line of the stop line of the first symbol display means or on the extension line of the symbol variation sequence in which a plurality of specific symbols are arranged, is a symbol common to the symbols displayed in the stop state. the announcement mode according to the decision to the display area, characterized in that it is configured to announce lottery result to the effect that the player wins a special combination Ru good to said selecting means so as to be visible.

According to the present invention having the above structure, by using the second symbol display means, by notifying to the player by a combination of symbols of the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means, the player special It is unlikely that the possibility of winning a role will be overlooked, and it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation that a special role will be established and play games.

  For example, when a specific symbol is red “7”, a combination of red “7” that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display means and red “7” that is displayed on the display area of the second symbol display means The red “7” assortment is displayed. In this way, it is easy for the player to grasp the special role winning, and the interest of the game is enhanced because it is a special role that brings more benefits to the player.

In addition, a slot machine with high visibility, low discomfort, and a strong impact of notification is provided because the movement of the line of sight is less for the player who focuses on the first symbol display means during the game. it can.

In addition, the player has a higher expectation of winning the special role, and the stop button is set at the timing so that the specific symbols in the remaining columns of the first symbol display means during the variable display are stopped at the target position. It is possible to enjoy the so-called “eye-pushing” of pressing etc., and the fun of the game is further enhanced.

  In the case of displaying a symbol on the second symbol display means, for example, if a design effect is added such as blinking the symbol for a predetermined time or gradually increasing the illuminance of the display area, Can enhance the interest of the person.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification display is arranged in the vicinity of the symbol display unit, and the player is notified in advance at the time of winning the combination by the combination of symbols displayed on them. Thus, the player can surely recognize the notification in a natural flow during the game without missing the notification, and in addition, according to the various notification modes determined by the notification mode lottery means, By performing the reel control, it is possible to enhance the effect of the announcement, to further increase the expectation in the game, and to be rich in interest.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine in the same embodiment. In the same embodiment, it is the flowchart which shows the flow of the game of the slot machine . In the same embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of notification control processing. In the same embodiment, it is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination table for notifications. In the same embodiment, it is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning (combination of 1 reel and a pseudo | simulation symbol display) of the notification pattern 1. FIG. In the same embodiment, it is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning (combination of 2 reels and a pseudo | simulation symbol display) of the notification pattern 1. FIG. In the same embodiment, it is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning of the notification pattern 2. FIG. In the same embodiment, it is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning of the notification pattern 3. FIG. In the same embodiment, it is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning of the notification pattern 4. FIG. It is FIG. (The 1) which shows the structural example of the 2nd symbol display means which concerns on other embodiment. It is FIG. (2) which shows the structural example of the 2nd symbol display means which concerns on other embodiment. In other embodiment, it is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the display for notification when a symbol display part is an irregular type.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment.
On the front panel 2 of the scan Rottomashi down 1, is the symbol display section 4 forming the reel display window 3 of elongated three side by side is formed, the inside of the housing 5 so as to correspond to the formation positions of the respective reel display window 3 Three reels 6 are arranged. The symbol display unit 4 and the reel 6 constitute a first symbol display means.

  Each reel 6 has a substantially cylindrical appearance, and a reel tape (not shown) on which a plurality of types of symbols such as letters, numbers, figures, and characters are formed is attached to the outer peripheral surface. While each reel 6 is rotating (when each row is displayed in a variable manner), the symbols of each reel 6 appear one after another in each reel display window 3, while when each reel 6 is stopped, three frames of each reel 6 are displayed. The minute symbols appear in an aligned state on five stop lines L (upper, middle, lower, right-up and right-down) set in the symbol display unit 4. The first symbol display means may be a liquid crystal display or a belt-type reel tape that is wound around a pulley in addition to a normal circular reel.

  The stop line L is activated according to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 and the pressing operation of the BET button 8. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle one stop line L is effective, and when two medals are bet, the upper, middle, and lower three stop lines L are effective. When three medals are bet, all five stop lines L are valid.

  When the start lever 9 provided on the projecting surface below the front panel 2 is operated, the three reels 6,... Here, if the stop button 10 provided corresponding to each reel 6 is pressed, the corresponding reel 6 is stopped. When the three stop buttons 10,... Are pressed down and all the reels 6,... Are stopped, if a specific combination symbol is aligned on the stop line L that is valid according to the number of bets of medals, the combination symbol is selected. And a predetermined number of medals determined according to the type of the combination are paid out.

  The symbols displayed on the symbol display unit 4 include a symbol for special roles and a symbol for small roles. A so-called “bonus game (special game mode)” in which, when three symbols related to a special combination are arranged on the effective stop line L, a special combination is established, and one medal is inserted and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Etc. are performed. The special role is a combination of a so-called “small role game (normal game mode)” in which three medals are inserted between bonus games, aiming for a small role, and a bonus game where several sets of both are played. There are regular bonuses that are performed once.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, apart from the symbol display unit 4, a plurality of notification indicators 11 for notifying the player that the bonus combination has been established are arranged around the symbol display unit 4. Has been. The notification display 11 is located on an extension line of each stop line L. Accordingly, in the case of the symbol display unit 4 (3 × 3 frame display) of the present embodiment, a total of 16 notification displays 11 are arranged. The notification display 11 constitutes a second symbol display means.

Since the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can display and display each reel display window 3 and each notification display 11 of the symbol display unit 4 as an integral display unit, In addition to being able to see the notice display without fail in the flow, it is possible to display the notice display with a sense of unity and display an interesting and high-quality notice display.

  The notification display 11 may be in any form such as a liquid crystal display, a dot matrix LED, a 7 segment LED, and a combination thereof.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the second symbol display means corresponds to the symbol position in which the symbol (for example, “7”) portion related to the special role is made red semi-transparent in the front panel 2 and each semi-transparent. And it is good also as a structure which arrange | positions lamps, such as LED, behind the front panel 2. FIG.
In this case, display / non-display control of an arbitrary symbol is performed by turning on / off the lamp.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the second symbol display means includes a panel display such as an electroluminescence (electroluminescence) display or a transparent liquid crystal display as a front panel (entire range excluding the symbol display unit 4). Alternatively, it may be arranged in front of the vicinity of the symbol display unit 4 or as an alternative to the front panel.

Next, an internal process of the slot machine 1 will be described.
The slot machine as shown in FIG. 1 performs a lottery process in the control unit every time the start lever 9 is operated (for each game), and a combination of symbols to be aligned on the effective stop line L according to the lottery result The complete probability method of determining the combination design) is adopted.

  As described above, a role is composed of a special role, a small role, or a replay (a role that allows a game to be played without inserting a medal in the next game). An individual winning flag is set ("winning flag is raised"). The winning flag relating to the special combination is carried over until the special combination is established, and the other winning flags are valid only in the game.

  Therefore, in practice, if the winning flag is not set, even if the timing of pressing the stop button 10 (timing to press) is correct, it is not possible to align specific combination symbols (to establish a combination). In other words, as long as the timing of pressing is correct, it is possible to align specific combination symbols (establish a combination) when the winning flag is raised.

This is because it is difficult for all players to accurately aim for the symbol related to the role, and the slot machine 1 performs reel control so as to draw the symbol when the winning flag is set. This is a so-called “symbol drawing process”, and even if the symbol related to the winning combination cannot be accurately aimed on the effective stop line L, it is within the drawing range of the symbol (a range of up to four frames before the symbol). ), The reel 6 is controlled so that the symbol related to the winning combination slides on the effective stop line L. On the other hand, if the winning flag is not raised, a so-called “sick kicking process” is performed in which control is performed so as not to be the combined symbol even when the combined symbol relating to any combination is accurately aimed.

  For this reason, informing the player in advance of the fact that the winning combination has been won by a notice display increases the player's expectation for the formation of the winning combination and creates an intriguing effect.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.
The slot machine 1 includes a main CPU 21 which is a main body of control and calculation relating to game contents, a main ROM 22 which stores a control program in the game, a main RAM 23 which is used for reading and writing data, and a lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is won. A main control unit 26 including a lottery random number generator 24 and the like constituting the means is provided.

  In the main control unit 26, a main ROM 22, a main RAM 23, and a random number generator for lottery 24 are connected to a bus 27 connected to the main CPU 21, and various input / output units are further connected to the connected bus 27. It is connected. As the input unit, a BET button 8, a start lever 9, three stop buttons 10,... Are connected, and a signal transmitted by operating these is input to the main CPU 21. Further, as the output unit, a reel drive unit 28 that executes rotation, stop, and pull-in of each reel 6, a medal payout unit 29 that performs medal payout according to the type of the combination, and the like are connected.

In addition, the slot machine 1 selects (lottery) a sub CPU 30 that is a main body of control and calculation of the peripheral output unit, a sub ROM 31 that stores various control programs, a sub RAM 32 that is used for reading and writing data, and a notification mode. A sub-control unit 34 (sub-control board) having a notification lottery random number generator 33 and the like constituting the notification mode lottery means is provided.

  The sub CPU 30 is arranged on the back surface of the reel 6 and is arranged on the top of the casing 5 with a backlight 35 that illuminates the symbols of three frames of each reel 6 located in each reel display window 3, The upper lamp 13 that performs the light effect at the time of winning the combination, the notification display 11, the speaker 12, and the like are connected via a bus 36.

  The main control unit 26 configured as described above is configured to input various signals to the sub control unit 34 via a bus 27 connected to the main CPU 21 and a bus 36 connected to the sub CPU 30.

Next, the flow of the game related to the slot machine 1 having the above configuration will be described.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game flow of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.
In the flowchart of FIG. 3, first, when the player inserts a predetermined number (1 to 3) of medals from the medal insertion slot 7, the stop line L is activated according to the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, when the start lever 9 is operated (step S101), it is determined whether or not a bonus flag (a winning flag for a special role) is ON (step S102). Here, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the bonus flag is ON if either the big bonus or the regular bonus flag is set in the previous game.

  If the bonus flag is OFF, a lottery process is performed based on the lottery random number generator 24 of the main control unit 26 (step S103). Specifically, random numbers are extracted from the random number generator for lottery 24 when the start lever 9 is operated, and the random number is stored in the main ROM 22 in any of a plurality of areas corresponding to each combination set in the determination table. This is done by determining whether it corresponds to the area.

The determination table shows a big bonus or a regular bonus for each set level of the payout rate (for example, 6 levels from 1 to 6, generally, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of the bonus combination). It is a data table in which winning areas related to each combination such as bonus combination, small combination, and replay are set.
When one of the winning combinations is won in the lottery process, an individual flag corresponding to the winning combination is stored in the main RAM 23. In addition, when step S102 is YES, the lottery process in which the bonus combination is removed from the lottery element is performed (step S104).

If the bonus combination is won as a result of the lottery process (YES in step S105), the corresponding bonus flag (BIC bonus flag or regular bonus flag) is turned ON (step S106).
If the bonus combination is not won, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, a notification mode lottery process based on the notification lottery random number generator 33 for determining the mode of notification is performed. In the notice mode lottery process, regardless of whether or not the winning of the bonus combination is confirmed (or confirmed), a random number is extracted from the notice lottery random number generator 33, and the random number value is stored in the sub ROM 31. This is performed by determining which of the plurality of areas corresponding to each of the plurality of notification modes set in the notification determination table.

In the notification determination table, areas corresponding to a plurality of notification modes (in this embodiment, notification pattern 1 to notification pattern 4 and five patterns without notification) are set (FIG. 5).
Here, the notification pattern of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Notification pattern 1]
After all the rotations of the reel 6 are stopped, the symbols related to the bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbols” in the present embodiment, “7” in red in the present embodiment) are displayed in a row on the effective stop line L. In addition, “7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of the corresponding number so that three “7” are arranged.

In the example of FIG. 6, when all the reels 6 are stopped and “7” is aligned in the upper and middle stages of the leftmost reel 6 (hereinafter referred to as “first reel”), No. If the notification display 11 of No. 2 displays “7”, it means that a bonus combination is won (the bonus flag is ON).
In the example of FIG. 7, after all the reels 6 are stopped, the lower stage of the middle reel 6 (hereinafter referred to as “second reel”) and the lower stage of the rightmost reel 6 (hereinafter referred to as “third reel”). When “7” is provided in combination with No. If the notification display 11 of 8 displays “7”, it means that a bonus combination is won (bonus flag is ON).

[Notification pattern 2]
After all the rotations of the reel 6 are stopped, when two “7” s are displayed on the effective stop line L, “7” is sequentially displayed / not displayed on the notification display 11 by the roulette method. . If the bonus flag is ON after the predetermined time has elapsed, select the numbers (No. 1 to No. 16) of the notification display 11 such that “7” becomes a set of three, and display “7”. . When the bonus flag is OFF, a number (No. 1 to No. 16) that does not include three “7” s is selected and “7” is displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 8, after all the reels 6 are stopped, when “7” is aligned for the combination of the middle stage of the second reel and the upper stage of the third reel, No. 4 is displayed after the roulette display. If the notification display 11 of 5 displays “7”, it means that a bonus combination is won (bonus flag is ON).

[Notification Pattern 3]
After the rotation of the first reel is stopped, “7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of any number (however, in the range of No. 5 to No. 9 in this embodiment). When the bonus flag is ON, pull-in control of the second reel and the third reel is performed so that three “7” s are included, including “7” displayed on the notification display 11. When the bonus flag is OFF, the second reel and the third reel are controlled so that three “7” s are not aligned.

  In the example of FIG. When “7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of FIG. 7 and then “7” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the second reel and the third reel by the player's pushing operation or the like, “7” is 3 When it is complete, the winning of the bonus combination (bonus flag is ON) is announced.

[Notification Pattern 4]
After the rotation of the first reel and the second reel is stopped, if any one of the stop symbols of the second reel is “7”, three “7” s are arranged in combination with the stop symbol of the third reel. “7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of any possible number (however, within the range of No. 5 to No. 9 in this embodiment). When the bonus flag is ON, the third reel pull-in control is performed so that three “7” s are included, including “7” displayed on the notification display 11. When the bonus flag is OFF, the reel control of the third reel is performed so that three “7” s are not aligned.

  In the example of FIG. 10, after the first reel and the second reel are stopped, No. If “7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of 9 and then the player causes “7” to be stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the third reel by a push operation or the like, three “7” s are displayed. As a result, the winning of the bonus combination (bonus flag is ON) is announced.

  Thereafter, each reel 6 is started (step S108). Thereafter, the presence / absence of notification is determined from the result of the notification mode lottery processing (step S109), and the notification control processing (step S110) is performed only when notification is present.

The notification control process displays symbols on the notification display 11 of a specific number or controls the reel 6 under a predetermined condition based on the notification mode selected by the notification mode lottery process. This is a notice for winning the bonus role.
A procedure of the notification control process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Description of processing procedure of notification control processing]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of notification control processing.
First, it is determined whether or not the determined notification mode is the notification pattern 3 (step S201). If it is the notification pattern 3, it is determined whether or not the first reel is stopped (step S202). If it is stopped, the number of the notification display 11 for displaying “7” (selectable in the range of No. 5 to No. 9) is determined (step S203), and the notification display 11 of that number is displayed. “7” is displayed (step S204).

  Here, the player has the expectation of winning the role, and stops the second and third reels by pressing the stop button 10 at a timing so that three “7” s are aligned. Can be enjoyed and the fun of the game will be enhanced.

  When the player presses the stop button 10, the second and third reels are controlled to stop. At this time, it is determined whether or not the bonus flag is ON (step S205), and the bonus flag is ON. In this case, pull-in control of the second reel and the third reel so that three “7” s including “7” displayed on the notification display 11 are aligned (in FIG. Control is performed so that “7” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the three reels) (step S206). When the bonus flag is OFF, the second reel and the third reel are controlled so that three “7” s are not aligned (step S207). Thus, the notification to the player in the notification pattern 3 is completed, and the process is exited.

  If the notification mode is other than pattern 3 in step S201, it is determined whether the notification mode is pattern 4 (step S208). If the notification mode is pattern 4, it is determined whether or not the second reel is stopped (step S209). When the second reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not “7” is stopped and displayed on any stage of the second reel (step S210), and when “7” is not displayed. No notification is made to the player, and the process is exited. If “7” is displayed, the number of the notification display 11 for displaying “7” is determined (step S211).

  At this time, no. 5-No. 9 can be selected, but “7” on the second reel and “7” displayed on the notification display 11 are determined to be on the same line (in FIG. No. 7 or No. 9 can be displayed on the notification display 11).

“7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of the determined number (step S212).
Here, the player has an expectation of winning a role, and by pressing the stop button 10 at a timing so that three “7” s are aligned, the player can enjoy “pressing” the third reel. This will increase the fun of the game.

  The third reel is controlled to stop by pressing the stop button 10 of the player. At this time, it is determined whether or not the bonus flag is ON (step S213), and if the bonus flag is ON. The third reel pull-in control including “7” displayed on the notification display 11 so that three “7” s are aligned (in FIG. 10, “7” stops at the lower stage of the third reel. Is controlled to be displayed) (step S214). When the bonus flag is OFF, the third reel is controlled so that three “7” s are not aligned (step S215). Thus, the notification to the player with the notification pattern 4 is completed, and the process exits.

  If the notification mode is other than pattern 4 in step S208, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6 are stopped (step S216). It is determined whether there is a match (step S217). If there are no two “7” s, the player is not notified and the process is exited. If there is a pair of “7”, it is determined whether the notification mode is notification pattern 1 (step S218). If it is notification pattern 1, “7” is combined with the notification display 11. The number of the notification display 11 for displaying “7” is determined such that “3” is aligned (step S219). In FIG. Two notification indicators 11 are selected.

Here, in the present embodiment, the notification pattern 1 is selected only when the bonus flag is ON (see FIG. 5).
“7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of the determined number (step S220), and the process (notification pattern 1) is exited.

  In step S218, when the notification pattern is not 1 (in the case of the notification pattern 2), the display unit 11 (No. 1 to No. 16) for all notifications displays / hides “7” for a predetermined time by the roulette method. (Step S221). After this (or before the roulette display), it is determined whether or not the bonus flag is ON (step S222). If the bonus flag is ON, the stop symbol and notification for each reel 6 are used. In combination with the display 11, the number of the notification display 11 for displaying “7” is determined so that three “7” s are arranged (step S219). In FIG. Five notification indicators 11 are selected.

  When the bonus flag is OFF, the combination of the stop symbol of each reel 6 and the notification indicator 11 causes the notification display 11 to display “7” so that three “7” s are not aligned. A number is determined (step S223). In FIG. Notification indicators 11 other than 5 are selected.

“7” is displayed on the notification display 11 of the determined number (step S220), and the process exits (notification pattern 2).
[End of description of notification control process]

  In step S109, when there is no notification or when the notification control process (step S110) is completed, it is determined whether or not a bonus combination is established by a combination of symbols stopped on the effective stop line L in the symbol display unit 4 (step S109). S111). Specifically, it is determined that a bonus combination has been established when there are three “7” s on the effective stop line L. If a bonus combination is established, the bonus flag is turned off (step S112), a bonus game execution process for providing a bonus game to the player is performed (step S113), and a series of games is completed.

  Here, when the bonus combination is not established and the bonus flag is ON, the bonus flag is not reset (OFF) and is carried over to the next game.

As described above, according to the slot machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of notification indicators 11 that can further control the display of symbols are provided in the vicinity of the symbol display unit 4 in which three normal reel display windows 3 are formed side by side. When the bonus combination is selected, the player can recognize the notification related to the combination without fail by using the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display unit 4 and the notification display unit 11 without difficulty.

  In addition, the effect of the presentation is further enhanced by the notification mode determined by the notification mode lottery means, and the game can be more interesting. In particular, the notification pattern 1 occurs only when the bonus flag is ON (in the notification determination table used in this embodiment (FIG. 5), the appearance probability of the notification pattern 1 when the bonus flag is OFF is 0%. In other words, if an announcement pattern 1 is generated, it is a confirmed effect that the bonus combination is won (the announcement pattern 1 appears even when the bonus flag is turned off, and the probability is higher than other announcement patterns). When set to a small value, the level of reliability is high), and the player's excitement when the notification pattern 1 occurs is maximized.

  In the above embodiment, the notification display 11 is used as a means for notifying the player, but in addition to this, a bet display, a chance display, a replay display, and a weight display indicating the number of bets (valid stop line L) of medals. The notification display 11 may be used for status display such as start display and medal insertion display.

In addition, the second symbol display means including the notification display 11 may display in a plurality of colors, for example, sequentially switching seven colors instead of a single color.
Further, the reliability of winning the special role may be notified by switching the display color. For example, when red “7” is aligned on the first symbol display means, if “7” of the same color is displayed on the second symbol display means, blue “7” is displayed on the second symbol display means. Compared to the case, the reliability of the special role winning may be increased.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display 11 for notification was arrange | positioned so that the circumference | surroundings of the symbol display part 4 might be, when the symbol display part 4 is irregular types, such as H shape and L shape, You may arrange | position the display 11 for notification in each empty area.
FIG. 13 shows an arrangement example of the notification display 11 when the symbol display unit 4 is an irregular type.

  In the H-shape of (a), the notification display 11 is arranged in the upper and lower recessed areas. In (a), when a bonus combination is won, for example, if “7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the first and second reels, “7” is displayed on the notification display 11 in the upper recess. By combining these three to become “7”, the player is notified of the bonus combination.

  In the L-shape of (b), the notification display 11 is arranged in the area corresponding to the upper stage of the second and third reels. In (b), when a bonus combination is won, for example, if “7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the first reel, two notifications are displayed side by side, “7” and “7”. By combining these three to become “7”, the player is notified of the bonus combination.

  In the O-shape of (c), the notification display 11 is arranged in an area corresponding to the middle stage of the second reel. In (c), when the bonus combination is won, for example, if “7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the first reel and the lower stage of the third reel, “7” is displayed on the notification display 11. By combining these three to become “7”, the player is notified of the bonus combination.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine , 2 ... Front panel, 3 ... Reel display window, 4 ... Symbol display part, 5 ... Housing, 6 ... Reel, 7 ... Medal slot, 8 ... BET button, 9 ... Start lever, 10 ... Stop Button, 11 ... Notification indicator, 12 ... Speaker, 13 ... Upper lamp, 21 ... Main CPU, 22 ... Main ROM, 23 ... Main RAM, 24 ... Random number generator for lottery, 26 ... Main control unit, 27, 36 ... Bus, 28 ... Reel drive unit, 29 ... Medal payout unit, 30 ... Sub CPU, 31 ... Sub ROM, 32 ... Sub RAM, 33 ... Notification lottery random number generator, 34 ... Sub control unit, 35 ... Backlight

Claims (2)

Lottery means for performing lottery processing for determining whether or not to win a role in accordance with the operation of the player's start lever;
A plurality of symbol variation rows formed in the vertical direction are arranged side by side, the plurality of symbol variation sequences are variably displayed according to the operation of the start lever, the lottery result by the lottery means and the player's stop button A first symbol display means for stopping and displaying an appropriate combination symbol on the stop line based on the operation timing;
A plurality of display areas arranged so as to be visible along the periphery of the first symbol display means so as to be positioned on the extended lines of all the stop lines of the first symbol display means. A second symbol display means for performing display / non-display;
After a part of the combination symbol related to the special role that can carry the winning flag in a later game is stopped on the stop line of the first symbol display means, it is common with the symbol that is stopped and displayed. Notification form lottery means for lottering whether or not to notify by displaying a symbol in the display area of the second symbol display means located on the extended line of the stop line of the first symbol display means; Based on the lottery result to be notified by the mode lottery means, a symbol common to the symbols that are stopped and displayed is displayed in the display area of the second symbol display means located on the extended line of the stop line of the first symbol display means. A slot machine comprising: a control means for notifying the fact that the lottery result indicating that the special role is won by the lottery means is visibly visible in a notification mode according to the determination of the effect. In at least one of the plurality of symbol variation columns, a plurality of specific symbols that are part of the combination symbol relating to the special role are arranged side by side so that they can be simultaneously displayed in the display area of the first symbol display means,
The second symbol display means is arranged such that the first symbol display means is located on an extension line of all stop lines of the first symbol display means and on an extension line of a symbol variation sequence in which a plurality of specific symbols are arranged. It has a plurality of display areas arranged so as to be visible along the periphery of the display means, and each is configured to display / hide a symbol,
The control means is configured such that a part of a combination symbol relating to a special combination that can carry a winning flag for a subsequent game is stopped on the stop line of the first symbol display means or is displayed on the special combination. After a part of the combination symbols is aligned on the symbol variation row and is in the stop display state, the symbol common to the stop-displayed symbols is displayed on the extension line of the stop line of the first symbol display means or a specific symbol. Including a notification mode lottery unit for lottery whether or not to make a notification by displaying it in the display area of the second symbol display unit located on the extended line of the symbol variation sequence in which a plurality of symbols are arranged. On the extension line of the symbol variation column in which a plurality of specific symbols are arranged on the extension line of the stop symbol of the first symbol display means, the symbol common to the symbol displayed on the stop by the lottery result to notify by The lottery result indicating that the special combination is won by the lottery means is notified in a visually recognizable manner according to the notification mode corresponding to the decision to display in the display area of the second symbol display means located. The slot machine according to claim 1.

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