JP5850027B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine, A lottery for a role such as replay is performed, and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts rotating, a stop command is generated by operating a stop switch so that each reel is sequentially stopped to play one game. Ends. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done.

  In a slot machine in recent years, there is one in which a combination of symbols including different symbols is set in addition to the same symbol combination as a winning mode to which a privilege is given (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  However, if a combination of symbols including different symbols is set as the winning mode, the player may be confused because the result of the reel stop cannot be grasped from the result of the reel stop. Can be considered. In order to eliminate such a concern, for example, it may be configured to notify whether or not a winning is achieved in a liquid crystal display device provided separately from the reel, but in such a configuration, the design is aimed at. It is possible that the original features of the slot machine, such as operating the stop switch and enjoying the reel stop result, may be diluted.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machines as exemplified above, but when a combination of specific patterns including different patterns is stopped at a predetermined position, other slot machines to which a specific privilege is granted or not given. This problem also applies to other game machines that circulate a plurality of circulating bodies and stop the circulation of the circulating bodies based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means.

JP 2008-132150 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of allowing a player to grasp a privilege to be granted through a display mode of a circulating body.

In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of rotating bodies provided with a plurality of types of patterns in the circumferential direction, a display window that allows a part of the patterns to be visually recognized with respect to each of the rotating bodies, A start operation means operated to start the circulation of the circuit body, a lottery means for performing a lottery of a combination, a plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circuit bodies, In a gaming machine comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery stops at an effective position visible from the display window, the inner circumference side of the circuit body Irradiating means for irradiating at least a picture located at a predetermined position visible from the display window from the rear side of the picture, an irradiation mode changing means for changing the irradiation mode of the irradiating means, and each of the laps The first lap of the body The combination of the specific design including the first design attached and the second design attached to the second orbiting body and different from the first design in at least one of shape and color is stopped at the predetermined position. Based on a specific privilege granting unit that grants a specific privilege, and when the combination of the specific pattern stops at the predetermined position and the specific privilege granting unit grants the specific privilege to the irradiation mode changing unit, The irradiation pattern of the irradiation means is changed to a specific irradiation pattern, and the first pattern attached to the first rotating body and the second pattern attached to the second rotating body have light transmittance. having a specific area in at least a part, wherein the specific area to indicate the specific benefits while being formed by a colored transparent portion for transmitting light of a predetermined color while not transmitting the light color of the particular illumination mode The information display section having a suggestion information provided, the aspect of irradiating of the irradiation means is the information display section is a visual easy state when it becomes to the specific illumination mode, the predetermined irradiation aspect of the irradiation unit is different from the specific illumination mode When it becomes an irradiation aspect, the said information display part will be in a visually difficult state .

  It becomes possible for the player to grasp the privilege to be given through the display mode of the orbiting body.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the manufacturing process of a belt. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which removed each reel from the reel unit, (b) is a front view which shows the structure of a backlight. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for RT states. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows a state command process. The flowchart which shows a winning result command process. The flowchart which shows a start command process. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the information displayed on a window part.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has a cylindrical skeleton member and a belt wound around the outer peripheral surface of the skeleton member. A plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each belt in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on each belt will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “replay” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “white 7” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “star” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), “Bell” design (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Cherry” design (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “Watermelon” design (eg, 13th on left reel 32L), “Red 7” design There are eight types (for example, the ninth of the left reel 32L) and “BAR” symbol (for example, the second of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Here, the manufacturing process of each belt will be described in detail using a “replay” design as an example.

  The belt is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material. As shown in FIG. 7A, white printing is first performed on the entire surface of the belt. By performing white printing on the front side, the internal structure of the reel unit 31 can be prevented from being visually recognized from the outer peripheral side (more specifically, the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R) of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Can do. After the white printing is performed, 21 symbols are printed on the surface of the belt. That is, each of the 21 symbols is printed on the surface side of the white layer formed by white printing. In the case of the “replay” design, the outline portion 301 of the “replay” design, the character portion 302 of “RP”, and the window portion 303 having a horizontally long oval shape are printed in black. On the back side of the belt, as shown in FIG. 7B, black printing is performed over the entire surface except for the region formed by the window portion 303 of the replay symbol. By performing black printing on the back surface side, when light is irradiated from the inner peripheral side of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, it is possible to prevent the light from being transmitted to the front surface side. The window portion 303 is pasted so that the letters “RT50” formed of a light-transmitting red film and the characters “RT100” formed of a light-transmitting blue film overlap each other. Is done.

  In addition, the “bell” symbol is formed with a window 303 similar to the “replay” symbol. The window portion 303 of the “bell” design has the same shape and the same size as the window portion 303 of the “replay” design. Then, white printing is performed on the front surface side of the belt, and black printing is performed on the entire rear surface side of the belt except for an area formed by the window portion 303 of the “bell” design. The window portion 303 is pasted so that the letters “RT50” formed of a light-transmitting red film and the characters “RT100” formed of a light-transmitting blue film overlap each other. Is done. For the symbols other than the “Replay” symbol and the “Bell” symbol, the outer shape and the like are printed on the surface side from the white layer, and the black color is printed on the back surface side.

  The reel unit 31 is provided with a backlight 201 that illuminates the belts of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R from the inner peripheral side. FIG. 8A is a perspective view showing a state where the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are removed from the reel unit 31, and FIG. 8B is a front view showing the configuration of the backlight 201. FIG. As shown in FIG. 8A, the backlight 201 is attached to the inner peripheral side of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Moreover, the backlight 201 has the base part 202 of the vertically long box shape open | released ahead as shown in FIG.8 (b). The base portion 202 is formed so that the vertical and horizontal lengths are substantially the same as the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The base portion 202 is provided with two partition wall portions 202a at equal intervals in the vertical direction, and an upper region 203, a middle region 204, and a lower region 205 are formed. In each of these regions 203 to 205, four opening holes penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed, and two red light emitting diodes 206 and two blue light emitting diodes 207 are arranged in a hanging manner. Has been.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. When the light emitting diodes 206 and 207 in the upper area 203 are turned on, the backlight 201 of the reel unit 31 can irradiate a visible pattern on the upper stage of the corresponding reel. When the diodes 206 and 207 are lit up, it is possible to irradiate a visible symbol on the middle stage of the corresponding reel. When the light emitting diodes 206 and 207 in the lower area 205 are lit up, the lower stage of the corresponding reel. It is possible to irradiate a pattern that can be visually recognized.

  In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel 32M. The second line L2 connecting the lower symbol of the lower reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the third line L3 connecting the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the left reel A fourth line L4 connecting the lower symbol of 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 10 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes where medals are paid out include bell prizes, watermelon prizes, and cherry prizes. When the “bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, 10 medals are paid out as a bell winning. When the “watermelon” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, eight medals are paid out as a watermelon prize. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol may be stopped on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the arbitrary symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. Here, since two effective lines are set on the upper and lower stages of the left reel 32L, respectively, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the upper or lower stage, the two effective lines are positioned on the two effective lines. As a result, 4 (= 2 × 2) medals are paid out.

  State transition winnings in which only the game state transition is performed include a first BB winning and a second BB winning.

  When the “red 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, the first BB win is made, and the “white 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line Will win the 2nd BB. When these BB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  As a prize for a replay that can be played in the next game without inserting a medal, there are a first regame prize, a second regame prize, and a third regame prize. When the “replay” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the active line, the first replay prize is awarded. If you stop alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Bell” symbol from the left on the active line, you will receive the second replay prize, and the “Bell” symbol from the left on the active line, “Replay” If the symbol is stopped along with the “replay” symbol, a third replay prize is awarded. Further, when the second re-game winning is established, in addition to the re-game benefit, there is a privilege to shift to an RT state (hereinafter referred to as “first RT state”) in which a maximum of 50 games can be performed. When the third re-game prize is awarded, a privilege to shift to an RT state (hereinafter referred to as “second RT state”) in which a maximum of 100 games can be played in addition to the re-game privilege is granted. Is granted.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the second replay symbol is a combination of symbols for the second replay winning, that is, a combination of “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “bell” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. The third replay symbol is a “bell” symbol on the left reel 32L, and a “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is selected. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65. A front light 210 that illuminates each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R from the outer peripheral side is provided below the display control device 81. The front light 210 is arranged so that the entire visible range can be illuminated from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

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

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, the auxiliary display unit 65, and the backlight 201 provided in the reel unit 31, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving them. Is provided with an integrated substrate. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, the auxiliary display unit 65, and the backlight 201. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Although not shown, a front light 210 is connected to the display control device 81, and the front light 210 is turned on white when the power is turned on and turned off when the power is turned off.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 19 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and stop information used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the game status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 12), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process relating to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example, every 1.49 msec.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 11) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether or not the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

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

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S214 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game win to the third re-game win is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. In other words, when any of the first re-game win to the third re-game win is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting medals. Can do. If none of the first re-game win to the third re-game win is established, it is checked whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result made in the sensor monitoring processing step S107 of the timer interrupt processing. A sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is set to an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, a start command is set in step S207. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the start command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above. When the start command is set, an effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above at step S208 as effective lines is performed, and the medal path switching is performed at step S209. The solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state, and bet acceptance is prohibited. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S210, the reel control process in step S211, the medal payout process in step S212, the RT state process in step S213, and the BB state process in step S214 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into three types of game states: a normal game state, an RT state, and a BB state. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 15 is a lottery table for the normal gaming state selected in the normal gaming state of “Setting 3”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the watermelon has been won (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon winning flag”) is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. To do.

  By the way, a winning flag indicating that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter referred to as “first BB winning flag”) or a winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter referred to as “second BB winning flag”). Otherwise, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, these winning flags are reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding BB winning is established. In other words, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 3, 6 to 8, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, If the index value IV is 4 or 5, the corresponding winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the winning combination other than the first BB and the second BB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, while the first BB or the second BB is won. In that case, the corresponding winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 15, the probability of winning the first BB or the second BB is about 230 times and the probability of winning the bell is about 6.6 minutes. 1. The probability of winning a watermelon is about 1/100, the probability of winning a cherry is about 1 / 5.0, the probability of winning a first replay is about 1 / 7.3, the second The probability of winning the replay is about 1/300, and the probability of winning the third replay is about 1/400. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/20.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. In step S310, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S211 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed, and sets a constant rotation command when the rotation is constant, and ends the rotation start process. Here, the constant speed rotation command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R has been rotated at a constant speed. When the display control device 81 receives a constant speed rotation command, it notifies a player or the like that a stop command can be generated by illuminating and displaying lamps (not shown) of the stop switches 42 to 44. To do.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If the stop command has not been issued, the first operation command is set in step S404, and then the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. Here, the first operation command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch has been operated with respect to the stop command. On the other hand, if a stop command is generated, a second operation command is set in step S405. Here, the second operation command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch has been operated to generate a stop command. When the second operation command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S406 to S412 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S406, the symbol number of the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S407, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S407, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S408, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S409, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S410. Do. Thereafter, in step S411, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S412. The stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. When the stop information second setting process is completed, the process returns to step S402.

  If it is determined in step S411 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S413. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is finished, a winning result command is set in step S414, and the reel control process is finished. Here, the winning result command is transmitted to the display control device 81 so as to grasp the winning combination in the current game and the effective line (hereinafter also referred to as “winning line”) where the winning is achieved. Command.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S212 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether any of the first regame winning to the third regame winning is achieved. When none of the first re-game prize to the third re-game prize is established, the medal payout process is terminated, and when any of the first re-game prize to the third re-game prize is established. Performs a re-game setting process for changing the game state to the re-game state, and ends the medal payout process. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the RT state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the process ends after performing the transition determination process shown in steps S502 to S505.

  In the transition determination process, in step S502, it is determined whether or not the second re-game winning is achieved based on the winning combination set set in the previous payout determination process. When the second regame winning is established, the first RT start process is performed in step S503, and then this process is terminated. In the first RT start process, an RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state is set to the RT state. Also, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c and for counting the number of games played under the RT state. If it is determined in step S502 that the second regame prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S504, and whether the third regame prize has been established based on the prize winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not. If the third regame prize is not established, the process is terminated as it is. If the third regame prize is established, the second RT start process is performed in step S505, and then the process is terminated. . In the second RT start process, the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state is set to the RT state. Then, 100 is set in the remaining game number counter.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the second regame prize is established under the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, and when the third regame prize is established under the normal gaming state, The gaming state is shifted to the second RT state. When the gaming state shifts to these RT states, the RT state lottery table is selected in step S302 of the lottery process.

  FIG. 18 is an RT state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” RT state. In the RT state lottery table, six index values IV are set, and the bell, cherry, watermelon, first BB, second BB, and first replay are set as winning combinations. In the RT state lottery table, an index value IV that is won in the second regame and an index value IV that is won in the third regame are not set. That is, the second regame and the third regame are set so that an opportunity to win is generated only in the normal game state. In the RT state lottery table, the same point value PV as that in the normal game state lottery table is set for each index value IV that is won for the bell, cherry, watermelon, first BB, and second BB. The index value IV won for the first replay is set to 41557, while the point value PV of the normal gaming state lottery table is 8978. In the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table, the winning probabilities for the bell, cherry, watermelon, first BB, and second BB are equal to the winning probabilities in the normal gaming state, while the first replay The winning probability is about one-seventh in the normal gaming state, and is very high, about one-sixth. The probability of losing none of the roles will be about 1/66000. That is, when the gaming state transitions to the RT state, the winning probability of re-game is increased and the probability of losing is lower than that of the normal gaming state, which is advantageous for the player.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S506, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state. If the current gaming state is not the RT state, this processing is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is the RT state, this processing is performed after performing the RT end determination processing shown in steps S507 to S510. finish.

  In the RT end determination process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S507, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 in step S508. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the RT process is finished in step S509, and the process is finished. In the RT end process, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared, and the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S510, and it is determined whether the first BB winning or the second BB winning is achieved based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. If none of the BB winnings has been established, the present process is terminated. If any of the BB winnings has been established, the RT terminating process is performed in step S509, and then the present process is terminated.

  The BB state process of step S214 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state is composed of a plurality of RB states. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability of winning a prize (for example, a red bell prize or the like) to which a medal payout privilege is granted is very high compared to a normal gaming state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Further, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 300). In addition, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. Further, the slot machine 10 does not set a combination of symbols to be shifted to the RB state, and is configured to shift to the RB state immediately after shifting to the BB state and immediately after the end of the RB state. Therefore, it can be said that the BB state is a game that continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603 to determine whether the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If any BB winning is established, the process proceeds to step S604, and a BB start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the BB state. Specifically, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is cleared and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, so that the gaming state is set to the BB state. Further, a process of setting 300 in the remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and displaying 300 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. In subsequent step S605, RB start processing is performed. In the RB start process, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. When the RB start process is finished, a status command is set in step S606, and this process is finished. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current game state, that is, the game state of the next game. In step S606, the status information storage area 106c is referred to, and a status command corresponding to the setting flag set in the status information storage area 106c is set. For example, when the BB setting flag is set in the status information storage area 106c, a status command indicating the BB status is set. If the status command is set, the BB status process is terminated.

  When the BB winning flag is not set (when step S602 is NO), or when the BB winning is not established (when step S603 is NO), the process proceeds to step S606 without executing the BB start processing or the like. Set the status command to end this process.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is the BB state, a BB end determination process shown in steps S607 to S616 is executed. In the BB end determination process, first, in step S607, it is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S608. After that, or when it is determined in step S607 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed, so that the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by 1 in step S609. Subsequently, in step S610, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is consumed 12 times, it means that the RB state end condition is established, so in step S611, the remaining payout winning / receiving prize counter And the RB end processing for clearing the value of the remaining JAC game counter is performed. In the subsequent step S612, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so that the process proceeds to step S613 and the RB start described above is started. Process. Thereafter, a status command is set in step S606, and this process ends.

  If neither the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S610, that is, if the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, the process proceeds to step S614. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout number counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so a state command is set in step S606. This process is terminated. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining payout number counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, so the BB state end process shown in steps S615 to S616 is performed. In the BB state end process, first, in step S615, the above-described RB end process is performed. Thereafter, in step S616, a BB end process for appropriately clearing the BB setting flag and various counters is performed. In addition, when the count value of the remaining payout number counter is 0 in step S612, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and therefore the BB end process is performed in step S616. If the BB termination process is performed, a status command is set in step S606, and the BB status process is terminated.

  Next, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  The state command process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, this processing is terminated. If the state command is received, the process proceeds to step S702, where the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81, more specifically in the gaming state storage area provided in the RAM, and this processing is completed. .

  The winning result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a winning result command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, the process is terminated as it is. When the winning result command is received, the backlight lighting display process shown in steps S802 to S807 is performed, and this process is terminated.

  In the backlight lighting display process, it is determined in step S802 whether or not the second regame winning is established. If the second regame prize is established, the process proceeds to step S803, and the effective line where the second regame prize is established is grasped. Thereafter, in step S804, a blue lighting display process is performed, and this process ends. In the blue lighting display process, a process is performed in which the light emitting diodes 207 arranged in the region corresponding to the winning line of the backlight 201 are blue-lit. If it is determined in step S802 that the second regame prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S805 to determine whether or not a third regame prize has been established. If the third regame prize is established, the process proceeds to step S806, and the effective line where the third regame prize is established is grasped. Thereafter, in step S807, a red lighting display process is performed, and this process ends. In the red lighting display process, a process is performed in which the light emitting diodes 206 arranged in the region corresponding to the winning line of the backlight 201 are lit in red. If it is determined in step S802 and step S805 that neither the second regame prize nor the third regame prize has been established, the light emitting diodes 206 and 207 of the backlight 201 are not turned on. The process ends.

  Next, start command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not a start command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, the present process is terminated. If a start command has been received, the process proceeds to step S902, where it is determined whether the backlight 201 is lit. If the backlight 201 is not lit up, the present process is terminated. If the backlight 201 is lit up, the process is terminated after the backlight 201 is turned off.

  As described above, when the second regame prize and the third regame prize are not established, the display control device 81 keeps the backlight 201 off, and the second regame prize or the third regame prize is displayed. When it is established, the light emitting diodes 206 and 207 corresponding to the winning line of the backlight 201 are lit in red or blue. When a start command is received, that is, when a start command for starting the next game is generated, the backlight 201 is turned off.

  In the slot machine 10, when the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Bell” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the second replay prize is awarded, and the “Bell” symbol from the left on the active line. , “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, when stopped alongside, it becomes the third replay winning prize. In this way, when a winning mode is formed by a combination of symbols having different identification information, there is a possibility that the player may not be able to grasp the presence or absence of winning. However, in the slot machine 10, the display control device 81 performs the above-described various processes, so that the second regame prize or the third regame prize is established, and either the first RT state or the second RT state is entered. It is possible to grasp the heel from the display mode of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Therefore, the change of the symbol identification information according to the irradiation mode of the backlight 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, a white layer is formed by white printing on the front side of the window portion 303 of the “Replay” design and the “Bell” design, and a red film having light transmittance is formed on the back side. The letters “RT50” and the letters “RT100” formed of a light-transmitting blue film are pasted so as to overlap each other. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is irradiated from the front by a front light 210 that is lit white.

  24A, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the third line L3. It is a stop game that shows an example. The combination of “replay” symbol, “bell” symbol, and “replay” symbol is not set as a winning mode. In such a case, the display control device 81 does not turn on the light emitting diodes 206 and 207 of the backlight 201. For this reason, the white light of the front light 210 is reflected by the white layer of the window portion 303, and the characters “RT50” and “RT100” pasted on the back side are not visible from the front of the slot machine 10. As a result, when the above-mentioned stoppage is reached, the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol remains white.

  In the stop event shown in FIG. 24B, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the third line L3. It is a stop game that shows an example. The combination of the “replay” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “bell” symbol is a winning mode in which the second regame winning prize is established. In such a case, the display control device 81 performs a blue lighting display process. Specifically, the light emitting diode 207 disposed in the upper region 203 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the left reel 32L is lit in blue, and the light emission disposed in the middle region 204 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the middle reel 32M. The diode 207 is lit in blue, and the light emitting diode 207 disposed in the lower region 205 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the right reel 32R is lit in blue. As described above, black printing is performed on the back side of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R except for the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol. For this reason, the blue light emitted from the light emitting diode 207 passes through the window portion 303 of the “replay” design and the “bell” design, but does not pass through other portions. When the blue light is turned on, the blue film “RT100” transmits blue light, while the red film “RT50” does not transmit blue light. As a result, when the blue light is turned on, as shown in FIG. 24B, the “replay” symbol window portion 303 of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “bell” symbol window of the right reel 32R are displayed. The portion 303 is displayed in blue, and the letters “RT50” are displayed in black in these window portions 303.

  In addition, at the stop appearance shown in FIG. 24B, the “replay” symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 32R, that is, at a position other than the winning line. The display control device 81 lights the light emitting diodes 207 disposed in the lower region 205 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the right reel 32R in blue, while not lighting the light emitting diodes 206 and 207 disposed in the middle region 204. As a result, the “replay” symbol window 303 stopped at a position other than the winning line remains white.

  In the stop event shown in FIG. 24C, the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the third line L3. It is a stop game that shows an example. The combination of the “bell” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “replay” symbol is a winning mode in which the third replay winning prize is established. In such a case, the display control device 81 performs red lighting display processing. Specifically, the light emitting diode 206 disposed in the upper area 203 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the left reel 32L is lit in red, and the light emission disposed in the middle area 204 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the middle reel 32M. The diode 206 is lit red, and the light emitting diode 206 disposed in the lower region 205 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the right reel 32R is lit red. As described above, black printing is performed on the back side of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R except for the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol. For this reason, the red light emitted from the light emitting diode 206 passes through the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol, but does not pass through other portions. When the red light is turned on, the red film “RT50” transmits red light, while the blue film “RT100” does not transmit red light. As a result, when the red light is turned on, as shown in FIG. 24C, the “bell” symbol window portion 303 stopped on the upper stage of the left reel 32L, the “replay” of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. The symbol window portion 303 is displayed in red, and the characters “RT100” are displayed in black in these window portions 303.

  Further, in the stop event shown in FIG. 24C, the “replay” symbol is stopped at the middle stage and the “bell” symbol is stopped at the lower stage in the left reel 32L. The middle and lower tiers of the left reel 32L are positions that are not the winning line when the third replay winning is established on the third line L3. The display control device 81 turns on the light emitting diodes 206 disposed in the upper region 203 of the backlight 201 corresponding to the left reel 32L in red while the light emitting diodes 206 disposed in the middle region 204 and the lower region 205. , 207 are not lit. As a result, the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol stopped at a position other than the winning line remains white.

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

  When the second replay winning is established, the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol window 303 stopped on the winning line are displayed in blue, and the letters “RT50” are displayed in black on these windows 303. When the third replay winning is established, the windows 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol stopped on the winning line are displayed in red, and the characters “RT100” are displayed in black on these windows 303. When these winnings are not established, the window 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol is displayed in white. In this way, by changing the information displayed in the window 303 of the “Replay” symbol and the “Bell” symbol according to the established winning mode, the shapes and colors of the “Replay” symbol and the “Bell” symbol are different. Even when the winning mode is set by a combination of two types of symbols, it is possible for the player to grasp the presence / absence of winning and the content of the privilege to be given from the reel stop result.

  Certainly, it is also possible to make a configuration in which the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like informs whether or not a winning has been established and which RT state to shift to. However, with such a configuration, there is a possibility that the original feature of the slot machine that the stop switch is operated aiming at the symbol and the result of the reel stop is enjoyed may be diluted. This is because the player may feel troublesome to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 if the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like has to confirm whether or not a prize has been established.

  In order to eliminate the concern that the original features of the slot machine will be diluted, the winning is established when the same symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped side by side in the same manner as in the first replay prize or the bell prize. A configuration in which the second re-game symbol and the third re-game symbol are set is also conceivable. In the case where the above arrangement is adopted after the symbol arrangement in the slot machine 10 and the winning aspect of the bell, watermelon, cherry, first BB, second BB, and first replay are adopted, for example, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R The second re-game prize is established when the “star” symbol of the player stops on the active line, and the third re-game prize is established when the “BAR” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line. The structure which performs is considered. However, in such a configuration, since the “star” symbol and the “BAR” symbol can be stopped on the active line only when the stop switch is operated at a predetermined timing, There is a possibility that the frequency of occurrence of the loss will increase and the player will suffer a disadvantage. In the case of adopting the above configuration without increasing the frequency of occurrence of missing, it is necessary to increase the number of symbols arranged on the belt to more than 21. In such a configuration, the size of each symbol is large. Therefore, there is a new problem that the visibility of the symbol is lowered. Moreover, in the structure provided with nine or more types of winning modes, each of the above concerns becomes more prominent.

  It is also possible to pre-print information indicating other winning modes as a part of the pattern on the front side of the belt. For example, characters “RT100” and “RT50” are printed on the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M instead of the window 303, and the window 303 is displayed on the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R. Instead, the characters “RT100” are printed. In addition, the characters “RT100” are printed on the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L, and the characters “RT100” and “RT50” are printed on the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M. Instead, the characters “RT50” are printed on the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32 </ b> R instead of the window portion 303. In such a configuration, when the second re-game winning is established, the characters “RT50” are arranged on the winning line, and when the third re-game winning is established, “RT100” is displayed on the winning line. Since the characters are arranged, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the winning mode from the reel stop result. However, with such a configuration, it is necessary to check each time whether the characters printed on the symbols match when the combination of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol stops on the active line. It is possible that the player may feel annoyed.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 10 in which the color of the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol changes according to the established winning mode, and the privilege to be given is displayed on the window portion 303, It is possible to suitably resolve the concern. That is, it is possible to grasp the combination of symbols and the winning line that has been established by the change of the color of the window 303 from the result of the reel stop, so that the player does not feel troublesome to operate the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes possible to do. In addition, the player can intuitively understand that the winning has been established by the change of the color of the window portion 303, and when repeatedly playing a game, the player can confirm the characters displayed on the window portion 303 without checking the characters. A privilege given by the color of the unit 303 can be grasped. Therefore, it can be avoided that the player feels bothersome. As a result of the above, even if the winning mode is set by combining two types of symbols with different shapes and colors, the “Replay” symbol and the “Bell” symbol, whether or not a prize has been established and the privilege content to be given It becomes possible to make a player grasp from the stop result.

  A backlight 201 is provided on the inner peripheral side of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. By changing the light emission mode of the backlight 201, the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol positioned on the winning line is provided. The displayed information is changed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to clearly change the information indicated by the window 303, and it is possible to prevent the original features of the slot machine from being diluted. For example, by changing the light emission mode of the front light 210, it is possible to change the information indicated by the window portion 303 located in the winning line. However, in such a configuration, if only the winning line window portion 303 is used. Therefore, the entire belt that is visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R changes. For this reason, although the privilege which transfers to RT state is provided by having established the 2nd re-game prize or the 3rd re-game prize, it shifts to RT state because the light emission mode of front light 210 changes. This is because if the privilege is granted, the player may misrecognize and the original features of the slot machine may be diluted.

  A window portion 303 is provided on the “Replay” and “Bell” designs, and the window portion 303 is formed of the letters “RT50” formed of a light-transmitting red film and a light-transmitting blue film. The letters “RT100” were pasted so as to overlap each other. When the second regame winning is established, the light emitting diode 207 corresponding to the winning line of the backlight 201 is lit in blue, and when the third replay winning is established, the winning line of the backlight 201 is The corresponding light emitting diode 206 is lit in red. By adopting such a configuration, when a privilege for shifting to the first RT state is given, the window portion 303 of the winning line can be displayed in blue, and the letters “RT50” can be displayed in black on the window portion 303. When a privilege for shifting to the second RT state is given, the window portion 303 of the winning line can be displayed in red, and the letters “RT100” can be displayed in black on the window portion 303. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to easily grasp the privilege to be given from the result of the reel stop.

  Each belt was subjected to white printing on the surface side to form a white layer. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the internal structure and the like of the reel unit 31 from being visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Also, by irradiating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R with white light by the front light 210, the red film of “RT50” and the “RT100” of the “RT100” provided in the window portion 303 of the “replay” design and the “bell” design. It becomes difficult to make the blue film visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R when the backlight 201 is turned off.

  The “replay” symbol is composed of a light-transmitting window portion 303 and a region formed by the outer shape portion 301 and the window portion 303 that are not light-transmitting, and the “bell” symbol is similarly configured. It was set as the structure which has. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change only a part of the design, and the change of the window 303 can be made to stand out. As a result, it is possible for the player to easily grasp that the winning has been established.

  Each belt was black-printed on the back side except for the window 303 to form a black layer. With this configuration, when the backlight 201 is lit red or blue, only the window 303 of each belt is changed to a corresponding color, and the area other than the window 303 is changed to red or blue. You can avoid that. As a result, it becomes possible to make the change of the window part 303 stand out, and it is possible to make the player easily grasp the presence / absence of winning and the privilege contents to be given.

  The backlight 201 can be individually irradiated with a symbol that can be visually recognized in the upper part of the corresponding reel, a symbol that can be visually recognized in the middle part of the corresponding reel, and a symbol that can be visually recognized in the lower part of the corresponding reel. The configuration. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a change in the color of the window portion 303 that is not located on the winning line, and it is possible for the player to easily grasp whether or not a winning has been established.

  The “replay” symbol window 303 and the “bell” symbol window 303 have the same shape and size. With this configuration, it is possible to display colors and characters such as “RT50” with the same shape and the same size on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. It is possible for the player to easily grasp.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which a combination of symbols for winning a prize and a privilege to be given uniquely corresponds is described as an example. However, for a combination of symbols for winning a prize, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of different benefits correspond.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the third regame prize is not provided, and when the second regame prize is established, only the regame privilege is granted, and the replay and the first RT state are It is assumed that there is a case where a privilege is given. Only the letter “RT50” formed of a light-transmitting red film is pasted on the window 303. The backlight is lit red when only the re-game privilege is given, and the backlight is lit blue when the re-game and the first RT privilege are given. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it can anticipate having the effect similar to the said embodiment.

  Moreover, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a privilege is granted or not given for one stop event. Specifically, in the configuration including the effective line in the above embodiment, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped in the middle stage, If the gaming state at that time is a gaming state other than the BB state, a privilege is not granted, and if the gaming state at that time is the BB state, a privilege for shifting to the RT state after the end of the BB state is given. When the symbols stop in the middle stage under the normal gaming state, the backlight is left unlit, and when the symbols stop in the middle stage under the BB state, the backlight is lit in blue. Thus, even if it is a case where it is the case where it is set as the structure with a case where a privilege is given with respect to the stop appearance that a combination of a predetermined symbol stops to a combination line which is not an effective line, it may be given to window part 303. It is possible to cause the player to know whether or not a privilege is granted by changing the displayed color, and it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the backlight 201 is turned off when the start command is generated. However, as in the case of the front light 210, the backlight 201 is always turned on. A configuration may be adopted in which the light emission color of the backlight 201 is changed when a game prize is established.

  For example, the backlight 201 is lit white when the reel is rotating, or when the second re-game prize and the third re-game prize are not established, and when the second re-game prize is established, the backlight 201 is blue. The backlight 201 is lit in red when the third replay prize is established. When this configuration is applied to the belt in the above embodiment, when the backlight 201 is lit in white, the letters “RT50” and “RT100” are pasted so as to overlap each other. Although both characters are visible from 303, it is difficult to grasp the characters “RT50” and “RT100” individually, that is, what is displayed. As a result, both characters can be grasped as one pattern of the window portion 303 irrelevant to the privilege to be given. On the other hand, when the second re-game winning is established, the window 303 is displayed in blue and only the characters “RT50” are displayed, so that the presence / absence of winning and the privilege to be given can be clearly grasped. When the third re-game winning is established, the window 303 can be displayed in red and only the characters “RT100” can be displayed to clearly recognize the privilege to be given. Therefore, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the winning mode is set by a combination of two types of symbols having different shapes and colors, but the winning mode may be set by a combination of three types of symbols having different shapes and colors. For example, the winning combination may be established when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line.

  Also, the winning mode may be set by a combination of a plurality of types of symbols having different shapes or colors. For example, the winning combination may be established when the “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the active line.

  Even if it is the case where it is set as these composition, if the window part is provided in each above-mentioned pattern, and it is set as the structure from which the information displayed on a window part changes with the irradiation modes of a backlight, the same operation effect as the above-mentioned embodiment will be obtained. It is clear to play.

  (4) For example, in a configuration in which a winning is established when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and an arbitrary symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line. A window is provided on the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and all the symbols of the right reel 32R, and information displayed on the window when winning is established. It is good also as a structure from which changes. Alternatively, a window may be provided in the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, while no window is provided in all the symbols of the right reel 32R. This is because it is generally considered that a player does not recognize an arbitrary symbol as a symbol forming a winning mode.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the light transmitting window 303 is provided in a part of the design, but the entire design may have a light transmitting property. Even in such a configuration, if the “RT50” red film and the “RT100” blue film are pasted back and forth on the back side of the “Replay” and “Bell” designs, they will remain on the winning line. Since “RT50” or “RT100” is displayed at the same time as the overall color of the “Replay” symbol and “Bell” symbol changes, the same effects as the above embodiment can be achieved. I can expect.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol are configured to have the light-transmitting window 303, but other symbols such as the “watermelon” symbol also have the window. It goes without saying.

  (7) In the above embodiment, white printing is performed on the front surface side of the belt. However, if black printing is performed on the back surface side, only the window 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol is white. It is good also as a structure which performs printing. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which white printing is performed on the window portion 303 of the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol on the front side of the belt, and black printing is performed on an area where the belt symbol is not disposed. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the internal structure and the like of the reel unit 31 from being visually recognized from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and to change the window portion 303 according to the irradiation mode of the backlight 201. It becomes possible.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the white layer is formed on the front side of the belt and the black layer is formed on the back side. However, the white layer is formed on the back side of the belt and the back side of the white layer. Alternatively, a black layer may be formed. Even if it is the case where it is set as this structure, if it is set as the structure which affixes a red film and a blue film on the back surface side of a white layer, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment. In addition, the configuration is not limited to forming a white layer or a black layer by printing on the belt, and a white layer or a black layer may be formed by attaching a white film or a black film having no light transmittance to the belt. good.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, a red film of “RT50” and a blue film of “RT100” are pasted on the back side of the window 303, and the backlight 201 is lit red or blue. However, a red film of “RT50” and a green film of “RT100” may be attached to the back side of the window portion 303 so that the backlight 201 is lit in green or red, or “RT50 The blue film of “RT100” and the green film of “RT100” may be attached to the back surface side of the window portion 303 so that the backlight 201 is lit in green or lit in blue.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the red film “RT50” and the blue film “RT100” are pasted on the window 303 so as to overlap each other, and the lighting color of the backlight 201 is changed to change the window 303. Although the color and characters displayed on the screen are changed, the configuration is changed.

  For example, “RT50” and “RT100” having light transmissivity are provided so as not to overlap the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol in place of the window portion 303. When the second regame prize or the third regame prize is established, the backlight is turned on in a predetermined color, and when the second regame prize and the third regame prize are not established, the back is turned on. Leave the light off. Further, when the second re-game winning is achieved, the color of the character part “RT50” changes depending on the lighting color of the backlight, while the color of the character part “RT100” does not change. When a game prize is established, the color of the character part “RT100” changes with the lighting color of the backlight, while the color of the character part “RT50” does not change. Specifically, the character parts “RT50” and “RT100” are provided on the left and right inside the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol. In each of the upper region, the middle region, and the lower region of the backlight, a partition wall portion that partitions these regions on the left and right is provided. The light emitting diode provided in the region corresponding to the character portion “RT50” and the light emitting diode provided in the region corresponding to the character portion “RT100” can be individually turned on or off. Even in such a configuration, the player can be made aware of whether or not a prize has been established and the privilege to be given depending on which character color changes, and the same effects as the above embodiment can be obtained. Expect to play.

  For example, the red light of “RT50” and the blue film of “RT100” are not provided in the window portion 303 of the “Replay” symbol and the “Bell” symbol, and the backlight 201 can be lit in a plurality of colors. Provide a part. When the second re-game winning is established, the backlight is turned on in the first color. When the third re-game winning is established, the backlight is turned on in the second color. When the re-game prize and the third re-game prize are not established, the backlight is lit in the third color. In the case of such a configuration, by associating the color of the window portion with the privilege to be granted, the player is made aware of whether or not a prize has been established and the privilege to be given by the color of the window portion. It can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have the window portion 303. However, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M includes the second symbol. Since there is neither a function as a replay symbol nor a function as a third regame symbol, the window portion 303 may not be provided.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the combination of symbols for winning a prize is an example, and is not limited to the combination of symbols. In addition, the number of symbol combinations for winning a prize is also arbitrary.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be a slot machine that does not have the BB state, or may be an RB state or an SB state. It may be a slot machine having other gaming states.

  (14) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals have been betted. However, the start command is also issued after one or two bets are placed. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

  (15) In the above embodiment, as a privilege to be granted, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of replaying, it is configured to include a privilege to pay out medals, but is limited to this configuration Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (16) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having four lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

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

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines A plurality of rotating bodies (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) each having a plurality of types of patterns (designs) attached in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R) that allow a part of the patterns to be visually recognized with respect to each of the circular bodies;
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the circulation of the respective circling bodies;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
When a winning symbol (combination of winning symbols) corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination stops at an effective position (effective line) visible from the display window, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player (main In a gaming machine provided with a medal payout process S212, a BB state process S214, etc.) of the control device 101,
Irradiation means (backlight 201) that is provided on the inner peripheral side of the circuit body and can irradiate a pattern located at a predetermined position (winning line) visible from at least the display window from the rear side of the pattern;
Irradiation mode changing means for changing the irradiation mode of the irradiation means (backlight lighting display processing S805 to S810 of the display control device 81 and backlight unlit display processing S903);
The first circuit ("replay" design) attached to the first circuit body (left reel 32L and middle reel 32M) and the second circuit body (right reel 32R) and the second circuit body are attached to the first circuit body. Specific design based on the fact that a combination of specific designs (a combination of second replay symbols) including a second design (“bell” design) that differs in at least one of the design and shape and color is stopped at the predetermined position. Specific privilege granting means (RT state processing S213 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege (replay, first RT state),
When the combination of the specific pattern stops at the predetermined position and the specific privilege granting unit grants the specific privilege, the irradiation mode changing unit changes the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit to the specific irradiation mode (blue light emission). With a configuration
The first pattern attached to the first circulator and the second pattern attached to the second circulator have at least part of a specific region (window 303) having light transparency, Identification of the specific region when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is the specific irradiation mode and when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is an irradiation mode other than the specific irradiation mode (red light emission, extinction) A gaming machine characterized by changing information.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a predetermined combination of specific designs including the first design attached to the first circuit body and the second design applied to the second circuit body and different in at least one of shape and color. A specific privilege may be given based on having stopped at the position. When the combination of specific patterns stops at a predetermined position and a specific privilege is given, the irradiation mode of the irradiation means changes to the specific irradiation mode. And the 1st picture attached to the 1st circulation body and the 2nd pattern attached to the 2nd circulation body have a specific field which has optical transparency in at least one part, and the irradiation mode of an irradiation means The identification information of the specific region changes between when the irradiation mode becomes the specific irradiation mode and when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit becomes an irradiation mode other than the specific irradiation mode. With such a configuration, when the combination of specific patterns stops at a predetermined position, the player can be made aware that the specific privilege is given through the change of the identification information of the specific area. As a result, the player can confirm that the specific privilege is granted without diluting the original feature of the gaming machine by operating the stop operation means aiming at the picture and enjoying the result of stopping the circulating body through the display mode of the circulating body. Can be grasped.

  In addition, by providing the irradiation means on the inner periphery side of the circling body, when the irradiation mode of the irradiation means is changed, the identification information of the specific area is not changed without changing the identification information other than the pattern forming the combination of the specific patterns. Can be selectively changed.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, a colored transparent member that does not transmit the color (blue) of the specific irradiation mode but transmits the predetermined color (red) on the inner peripheral side of the first circuit body and the second circuit body. An information display member (letter "RT50" formed by a red film) having suggestion information (RT50) that is formed and suggests the specific privilege is provided at a position corresponding to the specific region, and the irradiation means A gaming machine characterized in that when the pattern located at the predetermined position is irradiated with an irradiation mode other than the specific irradiation mode, the pattern is irradiated with the predetermined color.

  According to this gaming machine, the inner periphery of the first and second circulators is formed by the colored transparent member that does not transmit the color of the specific irradiation mode but transmits the predetermined color, and suggests a specific privilege. An information display member having suggestion information is provided at a position corresponding to the specific area. And an irradiation means irradiates with a predetermined color, when irradiating the pattern located in a predetermined position with irradiation modes other than a specific irradiation mode. In such a configuration, when the irradiation means irradiates the first pattern attached to the first orbiting body located at the predetermined position in the irradiation mode other than the specific irradiation mode or the second pattern attached to the second orbiting body, the information The suggestion information indicated by the display member is in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize, and the irradiation means irradiates the first pattern attached to the first rotating body located at a predetermined position in the specific irradiation mode and the second pattern attached to the second rotating body. In this case, the suggestion information indicated by the information display member is in a visible state. As a result, the identification information of the specific area can be changed between when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is the specific irradiation mode and when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is other than the specific irradiation mode.

  2. gaming machine The gaming machine 2 includes a second irradiation means (front light 210) provided in front of the circuit body and capable of irradiating a range visible from the display window of each circuit body, the first circuit body and A gaming machine, wherein the second circuit body is provided with a reflection layer (white layer) that reflects the irradiation light of the second irradiation means at least in the specific region.

  According to this gaming machine, the second irradiation means capable of irradiating the visible range from the display window of each orbiting body is provided in front of the orbiting body, and the first and second orbiting bodies include at least A reflection layer for reflecting the irradiation light of the second irradiation means is provided in the specific region. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the suggestion information to be visible in a situation where the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is not the specific irradiation mode.

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 3, when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is the specific irradiation mode, the specific region of the first pattern attached to the first circuit body located at the predetermined position And the same specific identification information is displayed on the specific area of the 2nd pattern attached to the said 2nd circulation body located in the said predetermined position, The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to this gaming machine, when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit becomes the specific irradiation mode, the specific area of the first pattern attached to the first rotating body located at the predetermined position and the second circulation positioned at the predetermined position The same specific identification information is displayed in the specific area of the second pattern attached to the body. By adopting such a configuration, the combination of the specific identification information is set at the predetermined position even when the specific privilege is given based on the combination of the pattern having at least one of the shape and the color stopped at the predetermined position. When the specific privilege is granted based on the fact that the special privilege is displayed, it is possible to make the player grasp, and it is possible to make the player easily grasp that the specific privilege is granted.

  Gaming machine5. In the gaming machine 4, the specific area of the first pattern attached to the first circulator and the specific area of the second pattern attached to the second circulator have the same shape and the same size. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific area of the first pattern attached to the first circuit body and the specific area of the second pattern applied to the second circuit body have the same shape and the same size. With this configuration, it is possible to display specific identification information having the same size at a predetermined position, and it is possible to make the player easily grasp that a specific privilege is granted.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the first pattern attached to the first circuit body and the second pattern applied to the second circuit body include the specific region and the irradiation. A gaming machine formed by a non-transmissive region (black layer) that does not transmit the irradiation light of the means.

  According to this gaming machine, the first pattern attached to the first circulator and the second pattern attached to the second circulator include a specific region and a non-transmissive region that does not transmit the irradiation light of the irradiation means. And is formed by. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to change a part of the identification information between the first picture attached to the first circulatory body and the second pattern attached to the second circulatory body. It becomes possible for the player to easily grasp that it is given.

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 6, the first circulator and the second circulator may include a non-transmissive layer (black layer) that does not transmit the irradiation light of the irradiation unit to a region other than the specific region. ) Is provided.

  According to this gaming machine, the first circulator and the second circulator are provided with a non-transmissive layer that does not transmit the irradiation light of the irradiation means in a region other than the specific region. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the change in the specific area stand out, and the player can easily grasp that the specific privilege is given.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the display window is capable of visually recognizing at least a plurality (three) of the patterns of the first circulator and the second circulator. When the irradiation mode of the irradiation means is the specific irradiation mode, the first pattern of the first rotating body stopped at the predetermined position and the predetermined position of the circulating body, the second circulating body, and the irradiation unit. While the identification information of the specific area of the second pattern of the second orbiting body stopped at the same time changes, the other patterns of the first and second orbiting objects that are visible from the display window A gaming machine characterized in that the identification information does not change.

  According to this gaming machine, when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit becomes the specific irradiation mode, the first pattern of the first orbiting body stopped at the predetermined position and the second pattern of the second orbiting body stopped at the predetermined position While the identification information of the specific area changes, the identification information of the other patterns of the first and second circulators that are visible from the display window does not change. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to clearly suggest that a specific privilege is granted based on a combination of specific patterns stopped at a predetermined position among a plurality of patterns visible from the display window. It is possible to avoid the player from misrecognizing the opportunity to receive the privilege.

  8. gaming machine Based on the fact that in any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the combination of the second specific design including the first design of the first circuit body (the combination of the third re-playing design) is stopped at the predetermined position. And a second specific privilege granting unit (RT state processing S213 of the main control device 101) for granting a second specific privilege (replay, second RT state), and the irradiation mode changing unit at the predetermined position. When the combination of two specific patterns is stopped and the second specific privilege granting unit grants the second specific privilege, the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is changed to the second specific irradiation mode (red light emission), and When the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit becomes the specific irradiation mode, the first pattern attached to the first circling body displays suggestion information (characters “RT50”) suggesting the specific privilege in the specific area. And said irradiation If irradiation aspect stage becomes the second specific irradiation embodiments, the gaming machine and displaying the second suggestion information suggests the second specific benefits in the specific area (the letters "RT100").

  According to this gaming machine, the first pattern of the first circuit body is a combination of a function as a pattern that forms a combination of a specific pattern to which a specific privilege is given and a second specific pattern to which a second specific privilege is given. And a function as a pattern for forming the. And the 1st pattern attached | subjected to the 1st rotation body displays the suggestion information which suggests a specific privilege to a specific area, when the irradiation aspect of an irradiation means turns into a specific irradiation aspect, and the irradiation aspect of an irradiation means is the 1st When it becomes 2 specific irradiation modes, the 2nd suggestion information which suggests the 2nd specific privilege is displayed on a specific field. Even if it is a case where the 1st pattern of the 1st round body is used for the combination of the pattern from which the privilege provided differs by setting it as this structure, a specific privilege and a 2nd specific privilege are based on the identification information of a specific area. It becomes possible for the player to grasp which is given. As a result, the player can grasp the privilege to be given through the display mode of the orbital body without diluting the original feature of the gaming machine that operates the stop operation means aiming at the picture and enjoys the result of the stop of the orbiting body. It becomes possible.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 32 ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop switch, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch, 63 ... Top lamp, 64 ... Speaker, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit, 81 ... Display control device, 101 ... Main control device, 102 ... CPU, 201 ... Back light, 206, 207 ... Light emitting diode, 210 ... Front light.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circling bodies provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display window that allows a part of the design to be visually recognized with respect to each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the lap of each of the lap members;
In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when the winning symbol corresponding to the winning role won in the lottery of the role stops at an effective position visible from the display window,
Irradiation means that is provided on the inner peripheral side of the rotating body and can irradiate a pattern located at a predetermined position visible from at least the display window from the rear side of the pattern;
Irradiation mode changing means for changing the irradiation mode of the irradiation means;
A specific pattern including a first pattern attached to the first circulatory body among the respective circulatory bodies and a second pattern attached to the second circulatory body and having at least one of a shape and a color different from the first pattern. Specific privilege granting means for granting a specific privilege based on the fact that the combination has stopped at the predetermined position,
The irradiation mode changing unit is configured to change the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit to the specific irradiation mode when the combination of the specific pattern stops at the predetermined position and the specific privilege granting unit gives the specific privilege,
A first pattern that is attached to the first circulation member, and a second pattern that is attached to the second circulation body, has a specific area having a light transmitting property to at least a portion, in the specific region An illumination mode of the illuminating means is provided by providing an information display unit that is formed by a colored transparent portion that does not transmit light of the color of the specific irradiation mode while transmitting light of a predetermined color and has suggestion information that suggests the specific privilege. The information display unit is in an easily visible state when the specific irradiation mode is set, and the information display unit is in a difficult to view state when the irradiation mode of the irradiation unit is a predetermined irradiation mode different from the specific irradiation mode. game machine characterized by comprising.

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