JP4993340B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to a slot machine equipped with effect display means for displaying an effect image.

In a conventional slot machine, there is one that notifies (also referred to as notification) that an internal lottery has been won. This is to inform the player of the symbol to be stopped, and the player presses the stop switch as notified, or presses the stop switch when the symbol to be stopped is positioned on the active line. By pushing, it is possible to obtain a profit by winning a game medal as a predetermined number of game media or shifting to a predetermined game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-40540

However, in the effect display means of the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is known that a player (beginner) who cannot push his eyes can get a profit by simply pressing the stop switch as informed, but the profit from the informing is obtained. It cannot be obtained sufficiently and is in an unsatisfactory state.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can sufficiently obtain the benefit of notification even for a player who is unable to push.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 corresponds to each of the reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a symbol display unit capable of visually recognizing the symbols of the stopped reel, and the reels. The winning combination is provided by a stop switch for stopping the rotation of the reel, an effect display means for displaying an image, a winning lottery means for drawing a winning combination including a predetermined winning combination, and the winning lottery means. And a slot machine having control means for controlling the game medium to be paid out or to change the game state when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed by the player operating the stop switch. A reel control means for causing the symbol display section to stop a predetermined symbol within a predetermined control range by a player's operation of the stop switch; A first detection means that is arranged in the vicinity of the player and detects the position of the player's finger or hand, and when the predetermined combination of the winning combination is won, the reel symbol is selected according to the detection result of the first detecting means. An effect control means for controlling the effect display means to notify the symbol to be stopped, and a second detection means that is further disposed between the stop switches and detects the position of the player's finger or hand. Storage means for storing the operation order of each stop switch during one game, and the effect control means moves the finger based on the detection result of the second detection means and the information stored in the storage means. The previous stop switch is predicted, and control is performed so that the effect display means notifies the symbol to be stopped of the reel symbols corresponding to the predicted stop switch. It is characterized in.
Here, the prediction means that the reel design related to the predetermined role of the predicted stop switch is notified by the detection result of the second detection means before the detection of the first detection means corresponding to the stop switch is performed. That means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the player starts the game, the reel turns and draws a lottery, and when the player wins the internal lottery including the predetermined combination, the first detection means is the player's The position of the finger or hand is detected, and the effect display means notifies the symbol to be stopped among the reel symbols according to the detection result. By pressing the stop switch based on the notification, the player presses the stop switch at the same timing as when the player presses, and as a result, the player can win a prize. Profits from notification can be obtained sufficiently. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the stop switch of the finger movement destination is predicted from the detection result of the second detection means and the information stored in the storage means, and the reel symbol corresponding to the predicted stop switch is predicted. The effect display means informs about the symbol to be stopped. The player presses the stop switch at the same timing as when pressing the stop switch by pressing the stop switch based on the notification about the symbol to be stopped among the reel symbols corresponding to the predicted stop switch, As a result, it is possible to win a prize, so that even a player who is unable to push forward can sufficiently obtain the benefit of the notification.

The present invention is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means is within a predetermined control range based on a symbol constituting a combination of symbols of a predetermined role of at least one of the rotating reels. When the stop area passes through the symbol display section, the effect display means is controlled so that at least one of hue, brightness, saturation, luminance, and character action of the image changes in accordance with the passage. It is characterized by.

In the present invention, when a stop area that is within a predetermined control range with reference to a symbol constituting a combination of symbols of a predetermined role of at least one reel that is rotating passes through the symbol display section, the effect display means If at least one of the hue, lightness, saturation, brightness, and character action of the image changes according to the passage, even a beginner who is unfamiliar with the game will be more likely to see and gain the benefits of notification. Can do.

The present invention is the invention according to claim 1 , wherein the effect control means is configured to change the hue, brightness, saturation, brightness, and character motion of the image on the effect display means a plurality of times of rotation of the reel. It is characterized in that the control is performed at a rate of once.

In the present invention, the change in the hue, brightness, saturation, brightness, and character movement of the image on the effect display means is controlled to be performed at a rate of once per a plurality of reel rotations. The timing becomes slower than the number of rotations of the reel, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the timing of pressing the stop switch. As a result, it becomes easier for the player to press the stop switch, and it is easier to receive the benefit of the notification.

The invention of the present application is the invention according to claim 1 , wherein the combination drawn by the combination drawing unit includes a specific combination having a combination of symbols different from the combination of the predetermined combination, and at least one of the reels is Based on the symbols constituting the combination of symbols of the predetermined role, the stop region is within the predetermined control range and the non-stop region is outside the predetermined control range, and the non-stop region of the predetermined role Is set in the stop area of the specific combination.

In the present invention, since the winning combination includes a specific combination having a combination of symbols different from the combination of symbols of the predetermined combination, the player's chances of receiving a profit increase accordingly.

The present invention is claimed in the invention described in claim 1, wherein the presentation control unit information displayed on the effect display means controlled selection system of the game or a choice regarding alternative quiz, each choice respectively The hue, brightness, saturation, luminance, and character action of an image in one display area change when the symbol that is displayed in the display region and the symbol to be stopped passes through the symbol display unit.

In the present invention, the information displayed on the effect display means is an option related to a selection game or an alternative quiz, each option is displayed in a display area, and the symbol to be stopped passes through the symbol display unit. When a player changes the hue, brightness, saturation, brightness, and character behavior of an image in one display area, the player can enjoy not only a slot game but also a selection game or an alternative quiz. Can do.

The present invention further provides that the effect control means displays the correct choice relating to the selected game or alternative quiz as information to be displayed in the one display area when the predetermined winning combination is won by the winning lottery means. It is characterized by doing.

In the present invention, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery means, the correct choice regarding the selection game or alternative set of quizzes is displayed as information to be displayed in one display area, so that the correct answer of the quiz or the victory of the game The timing at which the reels win can be matched.

  If it is a slot machine having the above configuration, the winning combination can be won by operating the stop switch based on the notification displayed on the effect display means. Even in such a case, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can sufficiently obtain the benefit of notification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 (a) and (b) to FIG.

  FIG. 1A is a front view showing the external structure of the slot machine 100, and FIG. 1B is a game when the player operates the slot machine shown in FIG. It is an enlarged view of the operation part containing a person's hand. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 100, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control system provided in the slot machine 100.

<Device configuration>
First, the external structure of the slot machine 100 will be outlined with reference to FIG. 1A. The slot machine 100 includes a front door 101 facing the player, and a later-described front door 101 attached to be openable and closable. And a housing 102.

  The front door 101 includes an upper panel portion 103, a middle panel portion 104, and a lower panel portion 105 that are formed of mechanically strong hard plastic.

  The upper panel 103 is provided with an effect lamp 103a called an upper lamp, effect speakers 103b and 103c, and effect display means 103d that is formed of a liquid crystal display or the like and displays a predetermined effect.

  The middle panel portion 104 is provided with a substantially rectangular display means WD made of a hard plastic plate, and effect lamps 104a and 104b. The central part of the display means WD is transparent and forms a symbol display part PD. The player can view the reels R1, R2, and R3 of the spinning reel device 200 provided in the housing 102 through the symbol display portion PD of the display means WD. In addition, you may take the structure which provides the hard transparent plastic for protection further on the front surface of the display means WD.

  An operation unit 104c for a player to operate is provided at the lower end of the middle panel 104. The operation unit 104c has a medal slot MD for inserting game medals necessary for playing a slot game, and 1 Bet switches BS1, BS2, BS3 for presenting the number of medals per game, a start lever ST for instructing the start of one game, and a stop switch SP1 for individually stopping the rotating reels R1 to R3 , SP2 and SP3 are provided.

Sensors S1, S3, and S5 serving as first detection means for detecting the position of the player's finger or hand are disposed near the lower side of the operation unit 104c. Sensors S2 and S4 as second detection means for detecting the position of the player's finger or hand are further arranged between the stop switches SP1 to SP3.
Although reflection type photo interrupters are used for the sensors S1 to S5, the present invention is not limited to this, and an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like may be used.
In the figure, the sensors S1, S3, and S5 are disposed below the stop switches SP1 to SP3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sensors S1, S3, and S5 may be incorporated in the stop switches SP1 to SP3. Good. In the present embodiment, the case where the sensors S1 to S5 are used has been described. However, only three sensors S1, S3, and S5 may be used (however, when the number of sensors is three, the pressing is performed. Stop switch to be predicted).

  A keyhole KY for unlocking the front door 101 is provided in the vicinity of the medal slot MD. When an operator or administrator on the amusement hall side inserts a regular key into the keyhole KY and performs an unlocking operation, the locking mechanism (not shown) is released, and the front door 101 can be opened from the housing 102. Yes.

  An image (not shown) for introducing the game contents of the slot machine 100 is drawn on the lower panel 105, and a discharge port 105a and a tray for paying out the number of game medals acquired by the player. 105b and a production speaker 105c are provided.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the rear surface structure of the front door 101 and the internal structure of the housing 102 will be outlined. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the front door 101 is unlocked and opened from the housing 102.

  In the slot machine 100 shown in the figure, the above-described effect speakers 103b and 103c are provided on the upper rear surface of the front door 101, and effect display means 103d is provided between the effect speakers 103b and 103c.

  Further, a sub-control board 300 formed of an electric circuit board is attached to the rear surface side (front side in the figure) of the effect display means 103d.

  The sub-control board 300 is formed as a so-called electric circuit board in which electronic components such as an integrated circuit device (IC), a transistor, a resistor, and a capacitor are mounted and connected on an insulating resin substrate on which a conductive wiring pattern is formed. It is attached so as to overlap the back side of the effect display means 103d.

  Below the effect display means 103d and the sub-control board 300, a substantially rectangular frame 104d on which the display means WD and the panel surface of the middle panel section 104 are formed is attached.

  Below the frame 104d, there are a select mechanism G0 that distributes an input inserted from the medal insertion slot MD (see FIG. 1) according to whether it is a regular game medal or a foreign object, and a game medal distributed by the select mechanism G0. Member G1 that guides the foreign matter distributed by the selection mechanism G0 to the discharge port 105a, and a payout device that is output from the hopper device HP. A guide member G3 for guiding the game medals to the outlet 105a is provided, and an effect speaker 105c is attached in the vicinity of the outlet 105a.

  A central display substrate 400 formed of a long electric circuit board is attached between the frame 104d and the selection mechanism G0. The central display board 400 is formed of a light emitting diode at one end of the central display board 400. A setting display element CT for performing segment display and a setting button CS are provided.

  Similar to the sub-control board 300, the central display board 400 is also connected by wiring with electronic components such as integrated circuit devices (ICs), transistors, resistors, capacitors, etc. mounted on an insulating resin board on which conductive wiring patterns are formed. It is formed as a so-called electric circuit board, and further, a setting display element CT and a setting button CS are mounted and connected by wiring.

  Next, the housing 102 is provided with a main power supply device PWU and an auxiliary storage portion SHP for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper device HP, and reels R1 to R3 facing the display means WD described above. And a spinning reel device 200 provided with a motor for rotationally driving the reels R1 to R3.

  Furthermore, a power supply board 500 mounted with a system power switch BQ for supplying control system power and a setting switch BO for changing the output rate setting is mounted on the front surface of the main power supply PWU, and the spinning reel device A spinning device substrate 600 is attached to the upper end of 200, and a main control substrate 700 is attached above the spinning reel device 200.

  The power supply device substrate 500, the rotor device substrate 600, and the main control substrate 700 are also integrated circuit devices on an insulating resin substrate on which a conductive wiring pattern is formed, like the sub control substrate 300 and the central display substrate 400 described above. It is formed as a so-called electric circuit board on which electronic components such as (IC), transistors, resistors, capacitors, etc. are mounted and connected by wiring.

  However, the sub control board 300 and the main control board 700 have a unit structure that is individually housed in a hard plastic housing case.

Next, the configuration of the control system will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
The above-described main control board 700 is provided for comprehensively managing the operation of the slot machine 100 (see FIG. 1), and the sub-control board 300, the central display board 400, the power supply board 500, The spinning device substrate 600 is wired and connected via a predetermined wiring cable (not shown).

  Here, semiconductor memory ROM, RAM, and microprocessor MPU are mounted on main control board 700, and microprocessor MPU stores a system program and a program for slot machine games stored in advance in semiconductor memory ROM. Is executed to control each of the substrates 300, 400, 500, and 600, thereby collectively managing the operation state of the slot machine 100 and the progress of the game.

  That is, when the player plays the game by operating the start lever ST, the stop switches SP1 to SP3, etc., and acquires any of a plurality of types of roles determined in advance by the slot game program, the microprocessor MPU The progress of the game is controlled in a control mode corresponding to the combination acquired by the player. In other words, the microprocessor MPU sets a game type and controls a game state to be progressed by executing a slot machine game program in accordance with the game operation of the player.

  Further, the sub-control board 300 is equipped with semiconductor memory ROM, RAM, and a microprocessor MPU, effects lamps 103a, 104a, 104b, effects speakers 103b, 103c, 105c, effect display means 103d, Sensors S1, S3, and S5 as first detection means and sensors S2 and S4 as second detection means are connected by wiring via predetermined wiring cables (not shown). An electric circuit provided on the sub control board 300 drives the effect lamps 103a, 104a, 104b, the effect speakers 103b, 103c, 105c, and the effect display means 103d in accordance with instructions from the main control board 700. As a result, the player appeals to the visual and auditory senses of the player.

  The spinning device substrate 600 is connected to the spinning reel device 200, and controls the driving power to the motor and the driving timing in accordance with a command from the main control board 700, thereby rotating the reels R1, R2, and R3. Control braking and stopping.

  The above-described select mechanism G0, the bet switches BS1 to BS3, the start lever ST, and the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are connected to the central display board 400, and the setting display element CT and the setting button CS are connected to a predetermined wiring. Wiring is connected via a cable (not shown).

  Then, the central display board 400 sends an operation signal (not shown) indicating that the bet switches BS1 to BS3, the start lever ST, and the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are turned on to the microprocessor in the main control board 700. Transfer to MPU to control the progress of the game.

  In addition, the select mechanism G0 is provided with an optical sensor, a mechanical sensor, or a magnetic sensor that detects whether an input inserted from the medal insertion slot MD (see FIG. 1) is a game medal or a foreign object. The central display board 400 transfers the output detection signal (reference numeral omitted) to the microprocessor MPU in the main control board 700.

  When the microprocessor MPU inputs an input detection signal indicating that a game medal has been inserted, the number of game medals inserted is totaled.

  On the other hand, the microprocessor MPU determines that an abnormality has occurred when an input detection signal indicating that a foreign object has been input is input, and instructs the sub-control board 300 to provide the effect lamps 103a, 104a, and 104b. Alarm display is performed, or an alarm sound is generated in the production speakers 103b, 103c, and 105c.

  In addition, the setting button CS is provided for the business operator or the administrator to change the appearance rate, and the setting display element CT is set by displaying any number from 1 to 6 as a segment. The output rate changed by the button CS is displayed in stages.

  That is, when the setting button CS is turned on, the central display board 400 transfers a setting signal (not shown) to the microprocessor MPU in the main control board 700 every time the setting button CS is turned on. Each time a signal is input, the ball payout rate determined in advance in six stages is changed in order, and a setting display signal (not shown) indicating a number corresponding to the changed ball payout rate is sent to the central display substrate 400. Send. Then, the central display substrate 400 causes the setting display element CT to display a segment on the basis of the setting display signal, thereby notifying the operator and the manager of the changed payout rate information.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2, a setting switch BO, a system power switch BQ, and the like are mounted on the power supply substrate 500. Further, the power supply substrate 500 is formed with a distribution circuit that distributes various power supply voltages generated by the power supply device PWU to the hopper device HP and other parts, and a system necessary for the operation of the slot machine 100 from the distribution circuit. Power is being supplied.

  The setting switch BO is provided for the operator or administrator to change the setting of the payout rate manually, and the system power switch BQ is provided for power-on resetting the control system.

  That is, the operator or the administrator turns off the system power switch BQ with the proper key inserted into the key hole (not shown) provided in the setting switch BO, and then turns the above key clockwise. When the system power switch BQ is turned on after rotating in the direction, the microprocessor MPU in the main control board 700 shifts to a mode for changing the output rate at the above power-on reset timing, Control of the setting button CS and the setting display element CT provided on the display substrate 400 is started.

  Then, as described above, when the operator or the manager appropriately turns on the setting button CS and confirms the number displayed on the setting display element CT and then turns on the start lever ST, the microprocessor MPU sets the setting button CS. When the payout rate corresponding to the number displayed on the display element CT is confirmed, and the above-mentioned key inserted in the setting switch BO is operated in the counterclockwise direction and pulled out, the setting of the payout rate is changed. The game operation is resumed based on the determined payout rate.

<Control configuration>
Next, an outline of the control of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 4 and FIG.
FIG. 4 is an example of a block diagram of the slot machine shown in FIG.
The control means 50 of the slot machine 100 includes a game control means 60 and an effect control means 70. The game control means 60 includes an MPU that performs calculations and the like, a ROM that stores programs necessary for the progress of the game, and a RAM. The effect control means 70 includes an MPU that performs effects and data for effects. A ROM and a RAM are stored (both are shown in FIG. 3).

  Peripheral devices such as the motor 32 described below are electrically connected to the output side (right side in the figure) of the control means 50. The motor 32 is for rotating reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 made of, for example, stepping motors. The motor 32 is connected to the rotation center of the reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 and is controlled by the game control means 60.

  Each of the reels R1 to R3 is a ring-shaped member, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types (within 10 types) of symbols (such as symbols constituting a role) are attached is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. Three reels R1 to R3 are provided in parallel. The reels R1 to R3 are arranged so that three symbols can be seen from the symbol display part PD of the display means WD (see FIG. 1) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 100.

  As the reels R1 to R3 are rotated by the motor 32, the symbols on the reels R1 to R3 are moved and displayed from top to bottom in the display means WD (see FIG. 1) at a predetermined speed. A back lamp (not shown) is provided inside the reels R1 to R3, and blinks or lights in accordance with the game situation, similarly to the effect lamps 103a, 104b, and 104b (see FIG. 1).

  In addition, as a role, for example, a small character, a replay (replay), a normal character (single bonus: SB), a first type special character (regular bonus: RB), a character related to a first type special character Continuous actuating device (1st type BB), 2nd type special object (challenge bonus: CB), 2nd type special object continuous actuating device (2nd type BB) and special role described later are mentioned. .

  The small role is a role for paying out a predetermined number of game medals.

  The replay is a role that allows a replay to be performed while maintaining the number of inserted game medals (the number of bets) in the game.

  The single bonus is a combination in which a start condition is a winning of a predetermined symbol (no game medals are paid out), and an end condition is ended when one game in which a predetermined combination is won with a predetermined probability is played.

  The regular bonus is that the starting condition is a winning of a predetermined pattern (no game medals are paid out), and the game where a predetermined combination is won with a predetermined probability continues until the end condition is satisfied, and the end condition is continuous When the number of games to be played exceeds a predetermined number of times (maximum 12 games) or a predetermined combination is won a predetermined number of times (maximum 8 times), the combination is ended.

  The first type BB is a state where the start condition is a winning of a predetermined symbol (no game medals are paid out), and the state where the regular bonus is continuously operated continues until the end condition is satisfied (the regular bonus becomes a predetermined probability) And a regular bonus state, there are no restrictions on the number of games, etc., and there are no restrictions on the number of games), and the number of game medals to be paid out (regardless of the number inserted) is set to a predetermined number (465) It is a role that ends when it reaches.

  The challenge bonus is that the starting condition is a predetermined symbol winning (no game medals are paid out), and the reel control of a predetermined rule (regardless of the order, at least one reel determined) is within 75 msec (up to two symbols) It is a role that is controlled when it is stopped and a predetermined symbol, for example, a small role is won as a result of a lottery, even if it is not won, and the end condition is one game.

  In the second type BB, the start condition is a winning of a predetermined symbol (no game medals are paid out), and the state where the challenge bonus is continuously operated continues until the end condition is satisfied (the challenge bonus has a predetermined probability) 2), the number of games may be shifted, and there is no regulation on the number of games, etc.), and whether the number of payouts (regardless of the number of input) reaches a predetermined number (286, etc.) In the case of a specification for drawing a single bonus or a regular bonus, the role is to end by winning a single bonus or a regular bonus.

The special combination is a kind of small combination, and the remaining combination excluding the replay, SB, RB, first type BB, CB, and second type BB described above, for example, stop of reels R1 to R3. Sometimes it is used when three symbols of red seven-bell-bell, blue seven-bell-bell, and bar-bell-bell are displayed on the symbol display part PD, and are determined in advance when the slot machine is manufactured. .
That is, the predetermined combination is any one of red seven-bell-bell, blue seven-bell-bell, and bar-bell-bell (for example, red seven-bell-bell), and the specific combination is any of the remaining ones. One (either blue seven-bell-bell or bar-bell-bell).
Here, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between each reel and the effective line.

  A combination of symbols of the reels R1 to R3 corresponding to the above various combinations is determined in advance. When all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, if the combination of symbols stopped on the active lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 matches the predetermined combination of symbols, a winning combination of the symbol is awarded. The player is paid out, transitions to a special gaming state, etc., and a profit corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

  Here, for example, five effective lines L1 to L5 are set in a portion including the symbol display part PD of the display means WD of the front panel. These effective lines L1 to L5 are composed of three lines in the horizontal lower stage (L1), middle stage (L2) and upper stage (L3), and two in the diagonal direction of lower right (L4) and upper right (L5). It is configured.

  The three symbols that are continuous from top to bottom of the reels R1 to R3 that can be seen from the symbol display part PD are located on three effective lines L1 to L3 in the horizontal upper, middle, and lower stages. These effective lines L1 to L3 are activated according to the number of inserted game medals. When one game medal is inserted, one active line L2 in the middle in the horizontal direction, when two, three horizontal effective lines L1 to L3, when three, all five valid lines Lines L1-L5 are activated.

(First detection means) The first detection means comprising the sensors S1, S3, S5 is that the player's finger or hand is immediately above the stop switches SP1 to SP3, or which stop switch SP1 to SP3 It is a means for judging whether it is not directly above.
(Second detection means) The second detection means comprising the sensors S2 and S4 is such that the player's finger is a stop switch SP1 → stop switch SP2, stop switch SP2 → stop switch SP3, stop switch SP3 → stop switch SP2, or stop switch. It is used to predict which direction the SP2 → stop switch SP1 will move. The finger movement destination is predicted based on the detection result of the second detection unit and the information stored in the storage unit.

  (Back lamp) The back lamp (not shown) is fixedly arranged on the inner peripheral surface side (the inner side of the ring-shaped body) of each of the reels R1 to R3 shown in FIG. 4, and the lamp (or LED or the like) is turned on. The symbols of the reels R1 to R3 are illuminated from behind. In addition to making it easier to see the symbols, the back lamps illuminate the symbols in a predetermined pattern when a specific condition is satisfied during the game, thereby giving a notice of the winning possibility of the role, etc. It is.

  (Production Speakers) The production speakers 103b, 103c, and 105c output predetermined sounds to perform various productions during the game.

  (Effect Display Means) In this embodiment, the effect display means 103d (see FIG. 1) is composed of a liquid crystal display for displaying a color image, a dot image display device or the like, and an upper panel in the front panel of the slot machine 100. 103 (see FIG. 1) and provided so as to be visible to the player. The effect display means 103d displays various images when performing an effect during the game.

The effect display means 103d displays a plurality of display areas in accordance with an instruction from the image display control means 74, and at the same time, a predetermined pattern based on a pattern that constitutes a combination of predetermined roles of the rotating reels R1 to R3. When a stop area within the control range passes through the symbol display section, at least one of hue, brightness, saturation, luminance, and character action of the image in one display area among the plurality of display areas changes. To display.
The information displayed in the display area of the effect display means 103d controlled by the image display control means 74 is an option related to a selection-type game or an alternative quiz.

  It should be noted that the effect lamps 103a, 104a, 104b, the effect speakers 103b, 103c, 105c, and the effect display means 103d having the function of performing the effects during the game are collectively referred to as the effect means 36.

  Further, the following peripheral devices are electrically connected to the input side (left side in the figure) of the control means 50. The selection mechanism G0 is provided with a medal sensor for detecting a game medal inserted from the medal slot MD by the player. The bet switches BS1 to BS3 are switches that are operated when the player inserts a game medal within the credit range.

Here, credits will be described.
As a condition for starting the game, it is necessary to insert game medals with a predetermined number of bets (for example, three), and when this predetermined number of medals are inserted, the game can be executed by the start lever ST. Become. Thus, a slot machine employing a credit method has been proposed in order to eliminate the hassle of inserting game medals for each game.

  In this credit system, a large number of game medals are inserted at one time, and the number of game medals inserted is stored as a frequency in a memory (RAM) which is a credit unit inside the slot machine, and the frequency stored in the memory is stored. From this, the frequency required for each game is subtracted. This frequency is called credit.

  The start lever ST is a switch operated when the player starts rotation of the reels R1 to R3. The stop switches SP1 to SP3 are three switches arranged in parallel independently for each of the reels R1 to R3, and are operated when the player stops the rotation of the reels R1 to R3.

  Each of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 is once turned on and is kept on until one game is over.

  The power supply device PWU is a device that generates a power supply voltage for driving each device constituting the slot machine 100.

  In the normal game, the player inserts a game medal from the medal slot MD or operates the bet switches BS1 to BS3 to activate a desired effective line and turns on the start lever ST. Thereby, rotation of each reel R1-R3 is started. The player presses all the stop switches SP1 to SP3 to stop the rotation of the reels R1 to R3. As described above, when the combination of the symbols of the reels R1 to R3 stopped on the effective lines L1 to L5 coincides with the combination of symbols of some predetermined role, a prize is won and a game medal is selected according to the winning combination. Is paid out, and a transition to a special gaming state is performed.

  In addition, during each game, various effects, such as lighting of effect lamps 103a, 104a, 104b, back lamps, output of sound from effect speakers 103b, 103c, 105c, and image display by effect display means 103d, etc. Is done. These effects include effects that inform (notify) that there is a possibility of winning a combination.

  The control means 50 includes a game control means 60 and an effect control means 70. The game control means 60 performs control related to the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the game control means 60 is provided on the main control board 700 in FIG. 3, and includes the following means. The game control means 60 is not limited to the following means.

  (Combination lottery means) The part lottery means 61 performs lottery of a part (a special part such as a big bonus, a small part, a replay, or a special part). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generator for hard lottery (hard random number, etc.), a random number extractor for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator, and a random value extracted by the random number extractor. Determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won and a winning combination.

  The random number generation means of the role lottery means 61 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The role extracting means 61 extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start lever ST is turned on by the player. The determining means determines the combination corresponding to the area to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means with a lottery table corresponding to the number of game medals inserted. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the big bonus winning area, it is determined that the big bonus is won, and when the extracted random number value belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined not to win.

  (Winning winning discrimination means) The winning winning discrimination means 62 is for discriminating which winning combination is won as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 61. Here, the reason for determining the winning of the specific combination is to display an image so that the player can easily win the winning combination when winning the combination.

  (Stop operation order detection means) The stop operation order detection means 63 detects the operation order of the stop switches SP1 to SP3. As described above, the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are provided for the respective reels R1 to R3, but the stop operation order detecting means 63 is the stop switches SP1 to SP1 that are turned on first, second, and third. SP3 detects which of the left, middle and right reels R1 to R3 is the stop switch SP1 to SP3 corresponding to which reel R1 to R3. Each of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 is configured to transmit an identification signal to the stop operation order detection means 63 when turned on.

  Note that the stop operation order of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 is detected as described above, for example, even if the combination of the stopped symbols is the same, the combination of the symbols is determined by the operation order of the stop switches SP1 to SP3. This is because the meaning may be different. For example, when the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are operated in the order of left, middle, and right (forward push), the combination of the symbols is “reach eyes”, but in the order of right, middle, left (reverse push) This is because when the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are operated, there is a case where the combination of the same symbols does not become “reach eyes”.

  Here, “reach eyes” means that when one or a plurality of reels R1 to R3 are stopped, a specific symbol combination that does not appear in a special role non-winning game appears in the symbol display part PD. This is a game to inform the player that there is a possibility of winning a special role. Note that “reach eyes” generally appear on the condition that a special role is won in the lottery of the slot machine 100, but other than that, the probability of winning a special role is not necessarily 100%. What appears when there is a possibility (so-called “chance”) may be included.

  In addition, the “reach eyes” include only the first reel R1 (R2 or R3) out of the three reels R1 to R3 (second reel R2 (R1 or R3) and third reel R3 (R1 or R2). ) Is determined by the “first reel final reach”, and the first reel R1 (R2 or R3) and the second reel R2 (R1 or R3) are combined (third reel R3 (R1)) Alternatively, the outcome of R2) is “second reel confirmation reach” determined by any), and “reach eyes” determined by the combination of all three reels R1 to R3.

(Insert medal number detecting means) The inserted medal number detecting means 64 detects the number of game medals inserted by the player.
In the present embodiment, first, the medal sensor of the selection mechanism G0 detects the passage of the game medal inserted from the medal slot MD, and the inserted medal number detection means 64 is based on the detection of the medal sensor. Detects the number of input.

  Second, the inserted medal number detecting means 64 receives a signal generated by the bet switch operation when any one of the bet switches BS1 to BS3 is operated by the player, so that the inserted game is detected. Detect the number of medals. Note that the number of game medals inserted by the inserted medal number detection means 64 is used for determining the number of effective lines, and at the same time a lottery table corresponding to the number of game medals inserted at the time of lottery drawing by the role lottery means 61 ( This is for selecting (not shown).

  (Reel symbol detecting means) The reel symbol detecting means 65 detects symbols at predetermined positions of the reels R1 to R3. Here, in the present embodiment, the “predetermined position” is the effective line L2 in the middle stage among the three effective lines L1 to L3 in the horizontal direction. One symbol located on the middle effective line L2 is detected. In order to detect the symbol present at the predetermined position, for example, the following may be performed. First, a home position is provided on the reels R1 to R3, and the home position passes the sensor every time the reels R1 to R3 make one rotation. The motor 32 is provided with a sensor for detecting the rotation angle at the time of driving. Thereby, the positions of the reels R1 to R3 can be detected.

  Further, a symbol number corresponding to each symbol of the reels R1 to R3 is given, and a symbol number existing at the home position is stored. Furthermore, the positional relationship between the home position and the effective line L2 (predetermined position) in the middle in the horizontal direction is stored. Thereby, the symbol number which exists in a predetermined position is detectable. In the present embodiment, the reel symbol detection means 65 is (1) during the rotation of the reels R1 to R3, (2) when the player performs a stop operation of the reels R1 to R3 (when the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are turned on), And (3) A symbol at a predetermined position at the time of stopping is detected.

  (Reel stop control means) The reel stop control means 66 includes a game state (a normal game state, a special game state, etc.), a lottery result of the combination lottery means 61, a timing when the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are turned on, and the like. Then, the stop positions of the reels R1 to R3 are determined, and the reels R1 to R3 are controlled to stop at the determined positions. The game control means 60 is provided with a stop position determination table. This stop position determination table is provided corresponding to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 61, the gaming state, and the like, and the stop positions of the reels R1 to R3 are determined based on the operation timing of the stop switches SP1 to SP3. Is.

  The reel stop control means 66 selects a predetermined stop position determination table corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 61, and when the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are turned on, based on the timing, The stop positions of the reels R1 to R3 are determined with reference to the table. Note that the stop positions of the reels R1 to R3 may be determined without using the stop position determination table. For example, when the stop switches SP1 to SP3 are turned on, it is possible to determine a stoppable position and determine an appropriate stop position among the stoppable positions.

  Then, the reel stop control means 66 controls the drive of the motor 32 so that the reels R1 to R3 stop at a predetermined position.

  Further, when any combination is won by the combination lottery means 61, the combination of the symbols of the reels R1 to R3 corresponding to the winning combination is controlled to stop at the effective lines L1 to L5 as much as possible. In addition, when the winning lottery means 61 is not winning (losing), the reels R1 to R3 are controlled to be stopped so that a combination of symbols of some kind does not stop on the effective line.

  (Combination winning determination means) The winning combination determination means 67 determines whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the combination stops on the effective lines L1 to L5 when all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped. It is a thing to discriminate. In this case, the reel symbol detection means 65 detects a symbol on the effective line L2 in the horizontal middle stage which is a predetermined position. This detection result and the detection result (inserted medal number) of the inserted medal number detection means 64 From this, the activated effective lines L1 to L5 in the game are determined, and the combination of symbols on the effective lines L1 to L5 is determined, so that the combination of symbols constituting the role is on the effective lines L1 to L5. It is determined whether or not it has stopped.

  (Main power supply means) The main power supply means 68 supplies power to each means based on the power supply voltage generated in the power supply device PWU, and the system power switch BQ in FIG. Each means constituting the control means 50 is activated when it is turned on artificially by the above.

  The effect control means 70 performs control related to effects among the controls of the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, the effect control means 70 is provided in the sub-control board 300 in FIG. 3, and includes the following means. The production control means 70 is not limited to the following means.

  (Specific stop symbol determining means) The specific stop symbol determining means 71 is displayed on the symbol display portion PD of the display means WD when the reels R1 to R3 are stopped based on the detection result of the reel symbol detecting means 65. Whether the combination of symbols at a predetermined position within the effective lines L1 to L5 and the symbol display unit, or the combination of symbols at a predetermined position outside the symbol display unit that is not displayed on the symbol display unit PD is specific. It is to be determined.

  Here, the specific stop symbol discriminating means 71 stores symbol array data for each of the reels R1 to R3. Then, the effective lines L1 to L5 displayed on the symbol display unit PD from the symbol at the predetermined position (the effective line L2 in the horizontal middle stage) detected by the reel symbol detecting means 65 and the data of this symbol arrangement. Alternatively, a symbol present at a predetermined position in the symbol display unit or a symbol present at a predetermined position outside the symbol display unit PD that is not displayed on the symbol display unit PD is determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols of the combination includes, for example, reel R1-reel R2-reel R3, red seven-bell-bell, blue seven-bell-bell, bar-bell-bell, red cherry. -Any-Any, Blue Cherry-Any-Any, Red Seven-Watermelon-Watermelon, Blue Seven-Watermelon-Watermelon, Plum-Plum-Plum, Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven, Blue Seven-Blue Seven -Blue Seven, Blue Seven-Blue Seven-Red Seven.

  Of these symbol combinations, Red Seven-Bell-Bell, Blue Seven-Bell-Bell, Bar-Bell-Bell, Red Cherry-Any-Any, Blue Cherry-Any-Any, Red Seven-Watermelon -Watermelon, Blue Seven-Watermelon-Watermelon is a combination of small roles including special roles, Plum-Plum-Plum is a combination of replays, Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven, Blue Seven-Blue Seven-Blue Seven , Blue Seven-Blue Seven-Red Seven is a combination of bonuses (for example, RB, first type BB, second type BB).

  (Moving control determining means) The moving control determining means 72 determines whether or not the reels R1 to R3 have moved by a predetermined number of symbols after the player has stopped the reels R1 to R3. As described above, in the game in which the winning combination is won, the reel stop control means 66 stops so that the combinations of the symbols of the reels R1 to R3 corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped on the effective lines L1 to L5 as much as possible. Control. For this reason, after the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, the reels R1 to R3 may move by a predetermined number of symbols and stop. Such movement control (slip) when the reels R1 to R3 are stopped is discriminated. The “predetermined number of symbols” is not particularly limited, but is up to 4 symbols.

  (Production data storage means) The production data storage means 73 is a normal production output from the back lamp, production lamps 103a, 104a, 104b, production speakers 103b, 103c, 105c, production display means 103d, etc. Production data related to the announcement effect of the possibility of winning is stored (other production data may be stored).

  (Image display control means) The image display control means 74 displays one of the plurality of display areas when a stop area within a predetermined control range of the rotating reels R1 to R3 passes the symbol display portion PD. A non-stop area outside the predetermined control range of the rotating reels R1 to R3 is controlled so that at least one of hue, brightness, saturation, luminance, and character movement of the image in the area changes, and the symbol display portion When passing through the PD, control is performed so that the hue, brightness, saturation, luminance, and character action of the other display areas of the plurality of display areas do not change.

The image display control means 74 changes the hue, brightness, saturation, luminance, and character movement of the image in the effect display means 103d at a rate of once every a plurality of times (for example, 3 times) of rotation of the reels R1 to R3. Control to do with.
The image display control means 74 displays correct choices regarding a selection game or alternative quiz as information to be displayed in one display area when a winning combination is won by the winning lottery means 61.

  The image display control means 74 determines whether or not to produce an effect by image display by the effect display means 103d based on the above-mentioned various results. Selection is made from the effect data storage means 73, and based on this effect data, control is performed so as to perform image display by the effect display means 103d.

  The state in which the image display accompanying the effect is performed under the control of the image display control means 74 is referred to as a “specific image display state”. In addition, an image display state other than the specific image display state, that is, a state in which an image display is performed regardless of the effect by the control of the image display control unit 74 is referred to as a “normal image display state”.

  In determining whether or not to produce an effect, the image display control means 74 displays a predetermined effect uniformly when a combination of specific symbols appears, for example, when the reels R1 to R3 are stopped. You may control. Further, it may be determined whether or not to produce effects by lottery, or effect data to be used for image display may be selected by lottery.

  Therefore, when the effect data is selected by lottery, different effect data may be selected even if the symbol detected by the reel symbol detection means 65 is the same as the symbol detected last time. Further, even when the symbol detected by the reel symbol detection means 65 is different from the symbol detected last time, the same effect data may be selected.

  The image display control unit 74 controls the effect display unit 103d to notify the stop area including the symbol to be stopped among the reel symbols according to the detection result of the first detection unit, and the detection by the first detection unit. Even before, with the effect display means 103d, a stop area including a symbol to be stopped by predicting a stop switch to which the finger is moved from the detection result of the second detection means and the information stored in the storage means. Control is performed to notify the user.

(Stop switch operation order storage means) The stop switch operation order storage means 75 stores the pressing order of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 detected by the stop operation order detection means 63 in the game. The stop operation order data is stored for each game, and is erased at the end of each game.

  Next, regarding the gaming operation of the slot machine performed by the player, FIG. 1 (a), (b), FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 9 (a), (b), (c), FIG. Images using a), (b), (c), FIG. 11, FIG. 12, FIGS. 13 (a), (b), (c) and FIGS. 14 (a), (b), (c) The explanation will be made in association with the effect display.

  In the present embodiment, the winning opportunity effect corresponding to the stop switch that the player wants to press first is a quiz, and the winning opportunity effect corresponding to the stop switch that is to be pressed second is a game. The winning opportunity effect corresponding to the stop switch to be pressed third is a quiz, and the player presses the stop switch SP1 first, presses the stop switch SP2 second, presses the stop switch SP3 third. In the case of so-called “forward press”, the combination of symbols for special roles is red seven-bell-bell, blue seven-bell-bell, and bar-bell-bell. This will be described as a red seven-bell-bell. Briefly, in the present embodiment, in the winning opportunity production, a symbol can be won when a quiz or game is answered or won three times in total.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main control of the slot machine shown in FIG.
7 and 8 are flowcharts of sub-control when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a quiz.
FIG. 9A shows an image initially displayed on the effect display means 103d when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a quiz, and FIG. 9B shows the slot shown in FIG. FIG. 9C shows an image displayed on the effect display means when the answer to the quiz as the winning opportunity effect of the machine is correct, and FIG. 9C is not correct as the quiz as the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. In this case, the image is displayed on the effect display means.

FIG. 10A is a development view showing an example of the symbol of the reel R1, FIG. 10B is a development view showing an example of the symbol of the reel R2, and FIG. 10C is a diagram of the reel R3. It is an expanded view which shows an example of a symbol.
10A, 10B, and 10C, AR1, AR2, AR3, BR1, BR2, BR3, CR1, CR2, and CR3 indicate stop regions or non-stop regions, and the numbers indicate symbol numbers.
11 and 12 are flowcharts of sub-control when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a game.
FIG. 13A shows an image first displayed on the effect display means when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a game, and FIG. 13B shows the slot shown in FIG. FIG. 13C shows an image displayed on the effect display means when the game as a winning opportunity effect of the machine is won. FIG. 13C shows a case where the game as a winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. It is an image displayed on an effect display means.

  FIG. 14A shows an image first displayed on the effect display means when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a quiz, and FIG. 14B shows the slot shown in FIG. FIG. 14C shows an image displayed on the effect display means when the answer to the quiz as the winning opportunity effect of the machine is correct, and FIG. 14C is not correct as the quiz as the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. In this case, the image is displayed on the effect display means.

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In FIG. 6, when a player inserts a game medal into the medal slot MD (see FIG. 1) in order to play the slot machine 100 (see FIG. 1), the medal sensor of the select mechanism G0 (see FIG. 4) is played. The passage of medals is detected (step S601).

  If no game medal is inserted (step S601 / No), the process stands by until a game medal is inserted. If a game medal is inserted (step S601 / Yes), processing corresponding to the medal insertion is performed. (Step S602). Specifically, one of the lamps (not shown) of the bet switches BS1 to BS3 (see FIG. 1) is turned on.

  When game medals are inserted, the MAXBET state is entered. That is, three game medals are inserted and the game can be started. If it is not in the MAXBET state, the standby state for inserting medals continues. However, when the MAXBET state is entered, the game can be started, and the standby state continues until the player turns on the start lever ST (see FIG. 1) (step S603). / No).

  When the player turns on the start lever ST (step S603 / Yes), the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 61 (see FIG. 4) (step S604). Specifically, as described above, as an example, the random number generation means generates a random number in a predetermined area, the random number extraction means extracts the random number when the start lever ST is turned on by the player, and the determination means By comparing the random value extracted by the random number extraction means with the lottery table, the combination corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs is determined and the combination of lotteries is performed.

  Next, all the reels R1 to R3 are rotated by a motor 32 (see FIG. 4), and the symbols on the reels R1 to R3 are moved and displayed from top to bottom in the symbol display part PD at a predetermined speed. A start process is performed (step S605).

Either a quiz or a game is performed in the winning opportunity presentation, and a quiz flag is set when a quiz is performed. (Step S606).
A game flag is set when a game is played in winning prize production. The flag is automatically set based on the random number generation means as described above. However, as described above, here, the flags are set in the order of quiz first, then game, and finally quiz ( Step S607).

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not there is an image effect to be output (step S608). When there is an image effect (step S608 / Yes), after the image output process is performed (step S609), the process proceeds to process A1 (step S610). When there is no image effect (step S608 / No), the process directly proceeds to process A1. Proceed (step S610).

In FIG. 7, when the process A1 is started, the effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not a predetermined combination is won (step S701).
When the predetermined combination is won (step S701 / Yes), the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the flag for setting the quiz is ON (step S702), and the predetermined combination is won. If not (step S701 / No) and if the flag for setting a quiz is not ON (step S702 / No), the process A1 is terminated.

  Here, since the flag for giving a quiz is ON (step S702 / Yes), the production control means 70 (refer to FIG. 4), among the sensors S1 to S5, sensor S1 is ON, sensor S2 is OFF, sensor It is determined whether S3 is OFF, sensor S4 is OFF, and sensor S5 is OFF (step S703).

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is ON, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF (for example, FIG. b) If there is a hand at the position of H1, step S703 / Yes), a red seven as a symbol of the reel R1 related to the predetermined role is designated (step S704), the process proceeds to step S713, the sensor S1 is ON, the sensor S2 Is OFF, sensor S3 is OFF, sensor S4 is OFF, and sensor S5 is not OFF (step S703 / No), the process proceeds to step S705.

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether the sensor S1 is currently OFF, the sensor S2 is ON, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF, that is, the player's finger Is determined between the stop switch SP1 and the stop switch SP2 (for example, the position indicated by H2 in FIG. 1B) (step S705).

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is ON, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF, that is, the player's If the finger is between the stop switch SP1 and the stop switch SP2 (for example, the position of H2 in FIG. 1B, step S705 / Yes), whether or not the sensor S1 is ON and the sensor S3 is OFF immediately before Is determined (step S706). Note that “immediately before” refers to a detection result immediately before detecting that each of the sensors S1 to S5 is in the current ON / OFF state.

  When the sensor S1 is ON and the sensor S3 is OFF immediately before, the effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4), that is, the player's finger (see H2 in FIG. 1B) is applied from the stop switch SP1. When it is predicted to go to the stop switch SP2 (step S706 / Yes), the bell as the symbol of the reel R2 related to the predetermined role is designated (step S708), the process proceeds to step S713, the immediately preceding sensor S1 is ON, and the sensor When S3 is not OFF (Step S706 / No), that is, when the player's finger is predicted to go from the stop switch SP2 to the stop switch SP1, the red seven as the symbol of the reel R1 related to the predetermined role is designated. (Step S704), the process proceeds to Step S713.

  When the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is ON, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is not OFF (step S705 / No). It is determined whether sensor S1 is OFF, sensor S2 is OFF, sensor S3 is ON, sensor S4 is OFF, and sensor S5 is OFF (step S707).

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is ON, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF (Yes in step S707). The bell as the symbol of the reel R2 related to the predetermined role is designated (step S708), and the process proceeds to step S713, where the sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is ON, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF If it is determined that it is not (step S707 / No), the process proceeds to step S709.

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is ON, and the sensor S5 is OFF (step S709). .

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is ON, and the sensor S5 is OFF (Yes in step S709). Whether the sensor S3 is ON and the sensor S5 is OFF immediately before, that is, whether the player's finger (see H4 in FIG. 1B) is going from the stop switch SP2 to the stop switch SP3. Is determined (step S710).

  When the sensor S3 is ON and the sensor S5 is OFF immediately before (step S710 / Yes), the player's finger changes from the stop switch SP2 to the stop switch SP3. When heading (step S710 / Yes), the bell as the symbol of the reel R3 related to the predetermined combination is designated (step S712), and the process proceeds to step S713, where the sensor S3 is ON and the sensor S5 is not OFF, that is, If the player's finger is predicted to go from the stop switch SP3 to the stop switch SP2 (step S710 / No), the bell as the symbol of the reel R2 related to the predetermined role is designated (step S708), and the process proceeds to step S713.

  When the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is ON, and the sensor S5 is not OFF (No in step S709). It is determined whether sensor S1 is currently OFF, sensor S2 is OFF, sensor S3 is OFF, sensor S4 is OFF, and sensor S5 is ON (step S711).

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is ON (step S711 / Yes). Then, the bell as the symbol of the reel R3 related to the predetermined role is designated (step S712), and the process proceeds to step S713, where the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is When it is determined that it is not ON (step S711 / No), the process A1 ends.

  In the present embodiment, the player presses the stop switch SP1 as the first stop switch and performs a quiz as a winning opportunity presentation at that time. Therefore, after the process A1 starts, the steps are S701 → S702 → S703 → The process proceeds in the order of S704 → S713 → S714 → S715 → S716.

  That is, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the predetermined combination has been won (step S701 / Yes), determines that the flag for giving a quiz is ON (step S702 / Yes), and sensor S1. Is determined to be ON and the sensors S2 to S5 are OFF (step S703 / Yes), the red seven as the symbol of the reel R1 related to the predetermined role is designated (step S704), and an alternative quiz is displayed on the effect display means 103d. Display the answer in each display area (step S713), and when the stop area including the red seven symbol of the rotating reel R1 passes through the symbol display part PD, the display area which is the correct answer is displayed in a certain cycle. Is turned on (or flashes) (step S714), and all the sensors S1 to S5 have no change in ON or OFF after design designation, or Sensor S1~S5 determines whether all is OFF (step S715).

The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not any of the sensors S1 to S5 has changed after the symbol is designated, or whether all the sensors S1 to S5 are all OFF (step). S715) If it is determined that none of the sensors S1 to S5 has changed ON or OFF after design designation or all are OFF (step S715 / Yes), the lighting state of the correct display area is maintained. (Step S716) The process A1 is terminated. As described above, when the player removes his finger from the vicinity of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 detected by the sensors S1 to S5 or waits on any of the stop buttons SP1 to SP3, This is because the display that has been performed until immediately before the finger is released from the display means 103d is continued (step S716).
When the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that all of the sensors S1 to S5 have changed ON and OFF after design designation or that all the sensors S1 to S5 are not all OFF ( Step S715 / NO), the process A1 ends.

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) presents (displays) an alternative quiz as shown in FIG. 9A in the display area 901 of the effect display means 103d (see FIG. 1), and displays each display area. The correct answer and the incorrect answer are displayed at 902, 903, and 904, respectively. That is, the problem “Which building is the tallest in the world?” (As of February 1, 2006) is displayed in the display area 901, and the first answer “Petronas Tower Building” is displayed in the display area 902. In the display area 903, the second answer “TAIPEI 101 (Taipei International Financial Center)” is displayed, and in the display area 904, the third answer “Sears Tower Building” is displayed (step S713).

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) is a reel (R1 to R3) based on information from the sensors S1 to S5 of the rotating reels R1 to R3 and information on the operation order of the stop switches SP1 to SP3. When the stop area including the symbol of the predetermined role passes through the symbol display unit PD, the display area (in this case, the display area 903) which is the correct answer of the display means 103d is lit (or flashed) at a constant cycle. (Step S714). This lighting (or flashing) serves as a hint for the player to obtain the correct quiz. The lighting cycle is preferably controlled so as to be performed at a rate of once per a plurality of times (for example, three times) of reel rotation. Needless to say, the blinking cycle is shorter than the lighting cycle.

  The production control means 70 (refer to FIG. 4) includes two first detection means (sensors S1, S3, S5), second detection means (sensors S2, S4) or the like (sensors S1, S3, S4) are not detected at all. When the S1 is turned on, the sensor S3 is also turned on, etc.), the effect display means 103d is forced to pass through the symbol display part PD when the stop area including the symbol related to the predetermined role of the left reel R1 is forcibly passed. The image may be lit (or flashing).

Here, the design of the reel will be described with reference to FIGS.
The reel R1 (FIG. 10 (a)), the reel R2 (FIG. 10 (b)), and the reel R3 (FIG. 10 (c)) are printed with 21 kinds of symbols such as watermelon, red seven, and plum, respectively. Has been. Each of the reels R1, R2, and R3 has a red seven, a blue seven, and a bar arranged at a certain interval, and three red seven-bell-bells, blue seven-bell-bells, and bar-bell-bells. It is arranged so that it cannot be pushed simultaneously.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 displays a plurality of display areas 901 to 904 (refer to FIG. 9A) on the effect display means 103d (refer to FIG. 1) by the image display control means 74 (refer to FIG. 4). And a stop region that is within a predetermined control range based on a symbol (for example, No. 2 red seven) that constitutes a combination of symbols of a predetermined role of at least one reel that is rotating (for example, reel R1). When AR1 passes the symbol display part PD (see FIG. 1A), the display area 903 as one of the plurality of display areas 902 to 904 is lit (or flashes). .

  When the non-stop areas AR2 and AR3 outside the predetermined control range of the rotating reels R1 to R3 pass through the symbol display unit PD by the image display control means 74 (see FIG. 4), a plurality of display areas 902 are displayed. The other display areas 902 and 904 out of ˜904 are controlled to be brighter than the display area 903 so that they can be confirmed.

  The winning combinations drawn by the winning combination lottery means 61 (FIG. 4) include a predetermined combination having a combination of symbols different from the combination of the specific combination, and the reel R1 is a symbol 2 constituting a combination of the predetermined combination of symbols. The stop area AR1 that is within the predetermined control range and the non-stop areas AR2 and AR3 that are outside the predetermined control range, with the non-stop area of the predetermined role being the specific stop area It is possible to set to AR2 (or AR3).

  That is, the winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 61 (FIG. 4) is based on the 9th blue seven (or the 16th bar) as a symbol constituting the combination of the specific winning symbols within a predetermined control range. Stop area AR2 (or AR3) and non-stop areas AR1 and AR3 (or AR1 and AR2) outside the predetermined control range, and the non-stop area of the predetermined role is set as the stop area AR2 of the specific role May be.

  The reel R2 is based on a symbol (in this case, the 5th bell) that constitutes a combination of symbols of specific roles, and a stop region BR1 that is within a predetermined control range and a non-stop that is outside the predetermined control range It has regions BR2 and BR3.

  Similarly, the reel R3 has a stop region CR1 that is within a predetermined control range and a non-control range that is out of the predetermined control range with reference to a symbol (in this case, the fourth bell) that constitutes the combination of symbols of the specific role. It has stop areas CR2 and CR3.

Returning to FIG. 7, the process A1 is completed while the lighting (or blinking) state of the display area 903 is maintained during the rotation of the reels R1 to R3 (step S716). Next, referring to FIG. As can be seen, since the process B1 is started, the process proceeds to the process B1 in FIG.
In this embodiment, since the quiz is selected as the first winning opportunity effect in this game, it is determined whether or not the predetermined combination is won in the process B1 (step S1101), but the predetermined combination is won ( In step S1101 / Yes, it is determined whether or not the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1102), but since the flag for executing the game is not ON (step S1102 / No), processing B1 ends (FIG. 6, step). The process proceeds to S611). The process B1 will be described later.

  When the process B1 ends, the process returns to FIG. 6 to determine whether or not there is a first stop operation (stop switch SP1 ON operation) (step S612).

  Normally, the player turns on one of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 one by one to stop the rotation of the reels R1 to R3. At this time, the stop operation order detection means 63 causes the stop switches SP1 to SP3 to stop. The operation order is detected, and information on the operation order is stored in the stop switch operation order storage means 75. However, after the game ends, the information on the operation order of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 is deleted.

  If the player does not perform any stop switch operation (S612 / No, S619 / No, S626 / No), the process returns to process A1, and the reels R1 to R3 continue to rotate and remain in the standby state, but the first stop operation As described above, any one of the stop switches SP1 to SP3, in the case of this embodiment, the stop switch SP1 is first turned on (S612 / Yes), and the corresponding identification signal is transmitted to the stop operation order detection means 63, and the stop operation order The detection means 63 can detect which stop switches SP1 to SP3 are turned on, that is, the stop switch SP1 is turned on.

  In such a state, for example, the timing at which the second red seven symbol on the reel R1 rotates and the display area 903 (see FIG. 9A) of the effect display means 103d (see FIG. 1) is turned on (or flashing). When the player presses the stop switch SP1 when the display area 903 of the effect display means 103d is lit (or flashes) at the correct timing, the symbol is just stopped on the active line. When the player correctly answers the quiz, as shown in FIG. 9B, the effect display means 103d displays “correct answer TAIPEI 101 Taipei International Financial Center height 508 m” or the like. Incidentally, as will be described later, when the answer is incorrect, a “lost” display and a description of the correct answer are displayed as shown in FIG. 9C.

  That is, for example, simultaneously with the lighting (or blinking) of the display area 903 in FIG. 9A, the stop area including the second red seven symbol of the reel R1 is the effective line L3 of the symbol display unit PD (see FIG. 5). When the player presses the stop switch SP1 when passing above, for example, the reel R1 stops so that the second red seven is positioned on the active line L2 (see FIG. 5). This is because when the stop switch SP1 (SP2, SP3) is pressed, the reels R1 (R2, R3) can be stopped by shifting the symbols by a maximum of 4 symbols (so-called slippage occurs). As a result, when the sixth plum, the seventh bell, and the eighth bell of the area AR1 (in this case, the stop area) pass through the effective line of the symbol display portion PD), the stop switch SP1. When is pressed, the second red seven of the sixth symbol from the eighth bell stops on the effective line L3 (see FIG. 5).

  Further, a symbol at a predetermined position (e.g., middle effective line L2) of the reel (in this case R1) where the reel symbol detection means 65 is stopped is detected, and the detection result of the reel symbol detection means 65 is detected as an image display control means. 74 is transmitted. Further, the detection result of the reel symbol detecting means 65 is also transmitted to the specific stop symbol determining means 71, and the specific stop symbol determining means 71 is in the active line or symbol display part PD or when the reel (R1) is stopped. It is determined whether or not a combination of symbols at a predetermined position outside the symbol display unit PD is a specific one.

In FIG. 6, when there is a first stop operation (step S612 / Yes), a reel R1 stop process is performed (step S613).
When the reel R1 is stopped, the process A2 is performed (step S614).

When the process A2 shown in FIG. 8 is started, it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination is won (step S801). When the predetermined combination is won (step S801 / Yes), the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the flag for setting the quiz is ON (step S802). In the present embodiment, the quiz is determined. Is set to ON (step S802 / Yes), it is determined whether or not the reel R1 as the target reel of the winning opportunity effect is stopped (step S803).
At this stage, since the reel R1 has already stopped (step S803 / Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol related to the predetermined combination is positioned on the symbol display part PD (see FIG. 1) (step S804).

  When the symbol related to the predetermined role (red seven in the case of the reel R1) is located on the symbol display part PD (step S804 / Yes), the effect display means 103d displays that the answer is correct (see FIG. 9B). ), Step S805), when the symbol (red seven in the case of the reel R1) related to the predetermined combination is not located on the symbol display part PD (if it is located in the non-stop area AR2, AR3, step S804 / No) Then, the effect display means 103d displays that the answer is incorrect and ends the processing A2 (FIG. 9 (c), step S806).

  It should be noted that when the predetermined combination is not won (step S801 / No), the quiz flag is not ON (step S802 / No), and the target reel is not stopped (step S803 / No). The process A2 ends.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 6, when the process A2 is completed (step S614), the process B2 is started (step S615).
As shown in FIG. 12, in the process B2, it is determined whether or not the predetermined combination is won (step S1211), but it is assumed that the predetermined combination is won (step S1211 / Yes).
Further, although it is determined whether or not the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1212), in this embodiment, the quiz is selected as the winning opportunity effect corresponding to the stop switch that is pressed first. (Step S1212 / No), the process proceeds to the end of the process B2, and the process proceeds to Step S616 in FIG. The process B2 will be described later.

The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped (step S616).
When the effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that all the reels R1 to R3 are not stopped (step S616 / No), the processing A1 is started (step S617), and all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped. When it is determined that it has been (step S616 / Yes), the process proceeds to step S631.

When it is determined that all the reels R1 to R3 are not stopped (step S616 / No), the process A1 is started. When the process A1 is started (step S617), the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the predetermined combination is won in FIG. 7 as described above (step S701), but the predetermined combination is won. Since it is (step S701 / Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag for setting a quiz is ON (step S702).
In the present embodiment, the game is selected as the second winning opportunity effect in this game, and the flag for taking the quiz is not ON (step S702 / No), so the processing A1 is terminated (step S617 in FIG. 6). ), Process B1 is started (step S618 in FIG. 6).

The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 has the same basic structure as the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 except that the quiz is mainly replaced with a game and the display area is changed from a correct screen to a hit screen. Therefore, necessary steps will be described.
In FIG. 11, when the process B1 is started, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not a predetermined combination is won (step S1101). In this embodiment, the predetermined combination is won. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1102). In the present embodiment, since the game is selected as the second winning opportunity effect, the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1102 / Yes), and the process proceeds to step S1103.

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the sensor S1 is currently ON, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF among the sensors S1 to S5. In this embodiment, since the stop switch SP1 is already pressed and turned on, in this embodiment, the sensor S1 is currently ON, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is OFF, and the sensor S4. Is OFF and sensor S5 is not OFF (step S1103 / No), it is determined whether or not the current sensor S1 is OFF, sensor S2 is ON, sensor S3 is OFF, sensor S4 is OFF, and sensor S5 is OFF (Step S1105).

  At this stage, the stop switch SP1 is turned on, and the stop switch that is turned on secondly in this embodiment is SP2, so the player's finger should be in the vicinity of the stop switch SP2. Therefore, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is ON, the sensor S3 is OFF, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is not OFF (step S1105 / No), it is determined whether or not the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is ON, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF (step S1107).

  The production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that the current sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, the sensor S3 is ON, the sensor S4 is OFF, and the sensor S5 is OFF (step S1107 / Yes). The symbol (in this case, the fifth bell) of the reel R2 related to the combination is designated (step S1108), and the process proceeds to step S1113.

At this stage, the effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) displays, for example, a mole-tapping game image as the selection-type game image shown in FIG. 13A on the effect display means 103d (step S1113).
During the rotation of the reel R2, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), for example, a losing screen that is a part of an image of a mole-tapping game is displayed in the display area 1301, and a hit screen that is a part of an image of a mole-tapping game Is displayed in one display area 1302. When the stop area (BR1) of the fifth bell as the symbol of the predetermined role of the rotating reel R2 passes through the symbol display part PD, one display region 1302 which is a winning screen is lit (or flashes).
As shown in FIG. 10B, the arrangement of the bells of the reel R2 is No. 5. The area BR1 is a stop area, and the areas BR2 and BR3 are non-stop areas. The timing at which the player presses the stop switch SP2 can be adjusted by lighting (or flashing) the display area 1302 (step S1114).

  For example, at the same time that the display area 1302 in FIG. 13A is turned on (or blinks), BR1 that is the stop area of the bell (the fifth bell) of the reel R2 in FIG. 10B passes through the symbol display part PD. Sometimes, when the player presses the stop switch SP2, the reel R2 stops so that the bell is positioned on any of the effective lines L1 to L3 (see FIG. 5).

  Here, for example, when the display area 1302 is turned on (or flashes) and the symbol of the number 5 bell of the reel R2 in FIG. 10B passes over the effective line L1 (see FIG. 5), When the stop switch SP2 is pressed, the reel R2 stops so that the fifth bell is positioned on the effective line L3, for example. This is because, as described above, when the stop switch SP2 is pressed, the symbol of the reel R2 is shifted by a maximum of 4 symbols.

  In FIG. 11, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether any of the sensors S <b> 1 to S <b> 5 has changed ON or OFF after design designation, or whether all the sensors S <b> 1 to S <b> 5 are all OFF. If it is determined (step S1115) and it is determined that none of the sensors S1 to S5 has changed ON or OFF after design designation or all are OFF (step S1115 / Yes), the display area that is the winning screen is turned on. While maintaining the state (step S1116), the process B1 is terminated. As described above, when the player removes his finger from the vicinity of the stop switches SP1 to SP3 detected by the sensors S1 to S5 or waits on any of the stop buttons SP1 to SP3, This is because the display that has been performed until immediately before the finger is released on the display means 103d is continued (step S1116).

  When the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that all of the sensors S1 to S5 have changed ON or OFF after designating, or all are not OFF (step S1115 / No), the process B1 ends. To do.

Returning to FIG. 6, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not there is a second stop operation (step S619). If there is a second stop operation (step S619 / Yes), the reel R2 A stop process is performed (step S620).
When the reel R2 stops, process A2 is performed (step S621).

  When the process A2 shown in FIG. 8 is started, it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination has been won (step S801). However, since it is assumed that the predetermined combination has been won (step S801 / Yes), The control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not a flag for giving a quiz is ON (step S802).

  When the flag for giving a quiz is ON (step S802 / Yes), it is determined whether or not the reel R2 as a reel for which a winning opportunity is produced is stopped (step S803). Since the game is selected as the winning opportunity effect corresponding to the pressed stop switch and the flag for taking the quiz is not ON (step S802 / No), the process proceeds to the end of the process A2, and the process proceeds to step S622 in FIG.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 6, when the process A2 is completed, the process B2 is started (step S622).
When the process B2 shown in FIG. 12 is started, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the predetermined combination is won (step S1211). Since it is assumed (step S1211 / Yes), the process proceeds to step S1212.

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1212), and when it is determined that the flag is ON (step S1212 / Yes), In step S1213, if it is determined that the flag is not ON (step S1212 / No), the process B2 is terminated.

  In this embodiment, since the winning opportunity effect corresponding to the stop switch that is pressed second is a game, the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1213 / Yes), and the process proceeds to step S1213.

The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the reel R2 as the target reel has stopped (step S1213), and whether or not the bell as the symbol relating to the predetermined role is located on the symbol display part PD. Is determined (step S1214).
When the bell symbol is positioned on the symbol display part PD (step S1214 / Yes), a winning screen as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed on the effect display means 103d (step S1215), and the bell symbol is displayed on the symbol display part. If it is not located on the PD (step S1214 / No), a loss screen as shown in FIG. 13C is displayed on the effect display means 103d (step S1216), and the process B2 is terminated.

  When the process B2 is completed, returning to FIG. 6, the effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped (step S623), and all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped. (Step S623 / Yes), the process proceeds to step S631, and when it is determined that all the reels R1 to R3 are not stopped (step S623 / No), the process proceeds to step S624. At this stage, since only the two reels R1 and R2 are stopped and the reel R3 is not stopped, the process A1 is started (step S624).

When the process A1 shown in FIG. 7 is started, the effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the predetermined combination is won (step S701), and determines whether or not the flag for giving a quiz is ON. (Step S702) is premised on that the predetermined combination is won in the present embodiment. Therefore, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) wins the predetermined combination (Step S701 / Yes), and the quiz. Is determined to be ON (step S702 / Yes).
At this stage, the stop switches SP1 and SP2 have already been pushed by the player, so the above steps S703, S705, and S707 are all No, and now the sensor S1 is OFF, the sensor S2 is OFF, and the sensor S3 is OFF. It is predicted that the sensor S4 is ON and the sensor S5 is OFF (Step S709 / Yes), and the sensors S1 to S4 are OFF and the sensor S5 is ON (Step S711 / Yes). In this case, for example, assuming that the sensors S1 to S4 are OFF and the sensor S5 is ON, a bell as a symbol of the reel R3 related to the predetermined combination is designated (step S712).

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) displays an alternative quiz as shown in FIG. 14A, for example, in the display area 1401 of the effect display means 103d, and displays in each display area 1402, 1403, 1404. Display correct and incorrect answers respectively. That is, the question “Which is correct?” Is displayed in the display area 1401, the first answer “The Australian capital is Canberra” is displayed in the display area 1402, and the display area 1403 is displayed. The second answer “Australia's capital is Melbourne” is displayed, and the third answer “Australia's capital is Sydney” is displayed in the display area 1404 (step S713).

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) is a reel (R1 to R3) based on information from the sensors S1 to S5 of the rotating reels R1 to R3 and information on the operation order of the stop switches SP1 to SP3. When the stop area including the symbol of the predetermined role passes through the symbol display part PD, the display area (in this case, the display area 1402) which is the correct answer of the effect display means 103d is lit (or flashed) at a constant cycle. Let

  The arrangement of the bells of the reel R3 is No. 4 as shown in FIG. 10C, the area CR1 is a stop area, the areas CR2 and CR3 are non-stop areas, and the effect display means 103d is No. 4. The display area 1402 is lit (or flashes) in accordance with the stop area including the bell.

  For example, when the display area 1402 of FIG. 14A is turned on (or flashes), the stop switch CR1 including the design of the 4th bell of the reel R3 passes the symbol display portion PD, and the player switches the stop switch CR1. When SP3 is pressed, sliding occurs as described above, and for example, the reel R3 stops so that the fourth bell is positioned on the effective line L3 (see FIG. 5).

  This lighting (or flashing) serves as a hint for the player to obtain the correct quiz. The lighting cycle is preferably controlled so as to be performed at a rate of once per a plurality of times (for example, three times) of reel rotation. Needless to say, the blinking cycle is shorter than the lighting cycle (step S714).

  In FIG. 7, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether all the sensors S <b> 1 to S <b> 5 have changed ON or OFF after design designation, or whether all the sensors S <b> 1 to S <b> 5 are OFF. (Step S715), and when all the sensors S1 to S5 are determined to be ON or OFF after design designation, or all the sensors S1 to S5 are OFF (step S715 / Yes) ), While maintaining the lighting state of the correct display area (step S716), the process A1 is terminated.

  When the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines that all of the sensors S1 to S5 have changed ON and OFF after design designation or that all the sensors S1 to S5 are not OFF (step S715). / No), the process A1 ends. Next, returning to FIG. 6, the process B1 is started (step S625).

When the process B1 shown in FIG. 11 is started, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the predetermined combination is won (step S1101). In this embodiment, the predetermined combination is won. Since it is premised on having performed, it judges as having been elected (step S1101 / Yes).
Although it is determined whether or not the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1102), in this embodiment, the winning opportunity effect corresponding to the stop switch that is pressed third is a quiz, and the flag is not ON. (Step S1102 / No), the process B1 is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not there is a third stop operation (step S <b> 626), and when it is determined that there is a third stop operation (step S <b> 626 / Yes). The reel R3 stop process is performed (step S627), and the process A2 is started (step S628).

When the process A2 shown in FIG. 8 is started, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the predetermined combination is won, but it is determined that the predetermined combination is won (step). S801 / Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag for setting the quiz is ON. However, in this embodiment, since the quiz is performed as the third winning opportunity effect, it is determined that the flag is ON ( Step S802 / Yes).
The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the reel R3 as the target reel has stopped, but since the reel R3 has already stopped (step S803 / Yes), the process proceeds to step S804.

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not a bell as a symbol relating to the predetermined role is located on the symbol display part PD (step S804), and the symbol of the bell is located on the symbol display part PD. (Step S804 / Yes), the correct answer screen as shown in FIG. 14B is displayed on the effect display means 103d (step S805), and the bell symbol is not located on the symbol display part PD. (Step S804 / No), a loss screen as shown in FIG. 14C is displayed on the effect display means 103d (Step S806), and the process A2 is terminated.

  When the process A2 ends, the process returns to FIG. 6 and the process B2 shown in FIG. 12 is started (step S629). First, the production control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not a predetermined combination is won (step S1211), but it is based on the premise that the predetermined combination is won (step S1211 / Yes). The process proceeds to step S1212.

  The effect control means 70 (see FIG. 4) determines whether or not the flag for executing the game is ON (step S1212), and when it is determined that the flag is ON (step S1212 / Yes), In step S1213, if it is determined that the flag is not ON (step S1212 / No), the process B2 is terminated.

In this embodiment, since the winning opportunity effect corresponding to the stop switch that is pressed third is a game, the flag for executing the quiz is OFF, and the process B2 ends.
Next, returning to FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped (step S630). At this stage, all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped (step S630 / Yes). The process proceeds to S631.

  When all the stop operations from the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed and all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped by the stop control of the reel stop control means 66 (see FIG. 4), the specific stop symbol determination means 71 Based on the determination result, it is selected whether or not to output the effect image (step S631). If there is an output image effect (step S631 / Yes), the corresponding effect data is extracted from the effect data storage means 73, and the image display control means 74 displays the effect data on the effect display means 103d. Control is performed and image output processing is performed (step S632). If there is no image effect to be output (step S631 / No), the image output process is not particularly performed, and the process proceeds to the next process.

  Next, a winning determination is performed (step S633). That is, the winning combination determination means 67 determines whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the combination is stopped on the effective lines L1 to L5 when all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, that is, whether or not the combination is winning. If a prize has been won (step S633 / Yes), a payout process for the number of acquired medals is performed (step S634). Specifically, if the WIN display number and the credit display number increase and the credit number exceeds 50, the excess medals are paid out from the discharge port 105a in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, during the payout process, the effect data corresponding to the payout process is extracted from the effect data storage means 73, and the image display control means 74 performs control so that the effect data is displayed on the effect display means 103d. The image output process is performed (step S635), and one game is completed. If no winning is made (step S633 / No), one game ends without performing the payout process and the image output process corresponding to the payout process.

<Modification of Embodiment>
The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the quiz in the winning opportunity effect is a three-way selection has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the quiz form is a two-way selection, the four However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning screen and the lost screen are displayed so that the player can Other games may be used as long as the winning screen can be selected. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the number of quizzes is two and the number of games is one has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a large number of quizzes and games may be mounted.

  In this embodiment, the case where one display area is lit (or blinking) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hue, brightness, saturation, and luminance of one display area are not limited thereto. , And at least one of the actions of the character may be changed, or the blinking of the effect lamps 103a, 104a, 104b and the sound of the effect speakers 103b, 103c, 105c may be used.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the player presses the stop switches SP1 to SP3 one by one. However, if the player presses at least two of the stop switches SP1 to SP3, the operation is performed. Is preferably canceled.

  The present invention can be used for a slot machine having an effect display means.

(A) is a front view showing the external structure of the slot machine 100, and (b) is an operation unit including a player's hand when the player operates the slot machine shown in (a). It is an enlarged view. 3 is a front view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 100. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a control system provided in the slot machine 100. FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of a block diagram of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the relationship between each reel and an effective line. 3 is a flowchart showing main control of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of sub-control when the winning opportunity presentation of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a quiz. 3 is a flowchart of sub-control when the winning opportunity presentation of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a quiz. (A) is an image initially displayed on the effect display means 103d when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a quiz, and (b) is the winning opportunity of the slot machine shown in FIG. This is an image that is displayed on the effect display means when the answer to the quiz as an effect is correct, and (c) is the effect display means when the answer is not correct to the quiz as the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. It is an image to be displayed. (A) is an expanded view showing an example of a design of the reel R1, (b) is an expanded view showing an example of a design of the reel R2, and (c) is an expanded view showing an example of a design of the reel R3. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of sub-control when the winning opportunity presentation of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a game. 2 is a flowchart of sub-control when the winning opportunity presentation of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a game. (A) is an image initially displayed on the effect display means when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a game, and (b) is the winning opportunity of the slot machine shown in FIG. It is an image displayed on the effect display means when winning the game as the effect, and (c) is displayed on the effect display means when losing the game as the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. This is an image. (A) is an image initially displayed on the effect display means when the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 is a quiz, and (b) is the winning opportunity of the slot machine shown in FIG. This is an image that is displayed on the effect display means when the answer to the quiz as an effect is correct, and (c) is the effect display means when the answer is not correct to the quiz as the winning opportunity effect of the slot machine shown in FIG. It is an image to be displayed.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 101 Front door 102 Case 103 Upper panel 103a, 104a, 104b Production lamp 103b, 103c, 105c Production speaker 103d Production display means 104 Middle panel 104c Operation unit 104d Frame body 105 Lower panel 105a Discharge port 105b Receptacle 200 Spinning reel device BS1, BS2, BS3 Bet switch R1, R2, R3 Reel S1, S3, S5 First detection means (sensor)
S2, S4 Second detection means (sensor)
SP1, SP2, SP3 Stop switch ST Start lever MD Medal slot KY Key hole PD Symbol display section WD Display means

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Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A symbol display section for visually recognizing the symbol of the reel that has stopped;
A stop switch provided corresponding to each reel, for stopping the rotation of the reel;
Effect display means for displaying an image;
A role lottery means for drawing a role including a predetermined role;
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed by the player's operation of the stop switch and the winning combination is displayed by the winning lottery means, the game medium is paid out or the gaming state is changed. A slot machine having control means for controlling,
Reel control means for causing the symbol display section to stop a predetermined symbol within a predetermined control range by operating the stop switch of the player;
First detection means disposed in the vicinity of each stop switch for detecting the position of a player's finger or hand;
An effect control means for controlling the effect display means to notify the symbol to be stopped of the reel symbols according to the detection result of the first detection means at the time of winning a predetermined role among the roles,
A second detection means further disposed between the stop switches for detecting the position of the player's finger or hand;
Storage means for storing the operation order of each stop switch during one game,
The effect control means predicts a stop switch to which the finger is moved based on the detection result of the second detection means and information stored in the storage means, and among the reel symbols corresponding to the predicted stop switch The slot machine is controlled so as to be notified by the effect display means of symbols to be stopped .

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