JP6364330B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among the gaming machines, some of the spinning-type gaming machines (slot machines), as described in Patent Document 1, have a profit that the player can subsequently acquire according to the symbol combination displayed on the effective line. Some things are different.

JP 2005-34593 A

By the way, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it was not interesting just to grasp the subsequent game development by the displayed symbol combination.
This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a plurality of reels, a transmissive display that is disposed on the front side of the reels and has a transmissive area configured to be transmissive through the reels disposed on the rear side, and a main control unit. A sub-control unit capable of inputting a control signal from the main control unit, wherein the main control unit is capable of determining whether to permit at least stop display of a specific display result, and the reel And a signal output means for outputting the control signal, and the sub-control unit displays the specific display result at a position visible from the transmission area. A game development determining means for determining the development of the game after being played, and an image display control means capable of controlling display of an image at least in the transparent region, wherein the stop control means is provided in the tolerance determining means. Specific When the stop display of the display result is allowed, the rotation of the reel can be controlled to stop and display the specific display result at a position visible from the transmission region, and the signal output means Outputs a control signal indicating that the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transmission area to the sub-control unit, and the image display control means is a position visible from the transmission area. After the control signal indicating that the specific display result is stopped and displayed, an image corresponding to the determination content of the game development determining means is displayed in the transparent area, and is visible from the transparent area After the specific display result is stopped and displayed at the position, an image corresponding to the determination content of the game development determining means is displayed in the transparent area, so that the specific display result stopped and displayed And summarized in that viewing content in the authorization capability of the transmission region is changed on the viewing contents according to the determination content of the game development determining means.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a plurality of reels, a transmissive display that is disposed on the front side of the reels and includes a transmissive region configured to be transmissive through the reels disposed on the rear side, and at least a specific display. An allowance determining means that can determine whether to allow a stop display of a result; a game development determining means that determines the development of a game after the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent region; And after the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent area, an image corresponding to the determination content of the game development determining means is displayed in the transparent area, thereby being stopped and displayed. wherein the visual contents of the transmission region visible specific display result is changed on the viewing contents according to the determination content of the game development determining means, symbols of sequences in the reels The specific display result is configured by the design of each reel, and inside the reel, a back light emitting unit capable of irradiating light from the back to the design arranged on the reel is disposed, The back light emitting unit displays an image according to the determination content of the game development determining means in the transparent area after the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent area. The gist is that the light is turned off before.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a slot machine. The perspective view which shows the positional relationship of an effect display apparatus, a see-through window, a reel, and a backlight. The figure which shows winning information. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The figure which shows an effect state. The figure which shows the production | presentation content of a special advantageous production | presentation state, and the transition suggestion image corresponding to each production content. The timing chart which shows the flow until a transition suggestion image is displayed. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the visual recognition content in the permeation | transmission area | region which can permeate | transmit a reel until a transition suggestion image is displayed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
A slot machine 10 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body cabinet 11 having an open front surface, and an opening / closing door 12 pivotally supported so as to be pivotable to the left side of the main body cabinet 11. I have. On the front surface of the opening / closing door 12, an effect display device 14 as a transmissive display is disposed. A transmission type liquid crystal display is used for the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment. The effect display device 14 may be, for example, a dot matrix display device, an organic EL display device, or the like.

  In addition, the effect display device 14 is formed with a see-through window 16 through which the drum unit 13 (reel unit) disposed in the slot machine 10 can be seen through. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, various display effects are performed even in the region of the viewing window 16 in the effect display device 14.

  The drum unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R as rotating bodies (rotating bodies). The reels 13L, 13C, 13R constituting the drum unit 13 are arranged side by side. When the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front, the left reel 13L is on the leftmost side, and the middle is on the right side of the left reel 13L. A right reel 13R is arranged to the right of the reel 13C and the middle reel 13C. The see-through window 16 in the effect display device 14 includes a see-through window 16L that allows the left reel 13L to be seen through, a see-through window 16C that allows the center reel 13C to be seen through, and a see-through window 16R that allows the right reel 13R to be seen through. , Is composed of.

  In this way, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are arranged on the rear side (back side and back side) of the effect display device 14. And the effect display apparatus 14 is comprised so that the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R arrange | positioned by the back side (back side) can permeate | transmit.

  Symbols are arranged on each reel 13L, 13C, 13R. Twenty-one symbols are arranged on the left reel 13L. Also, 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R, as with the left reel 13L. In addition, the arrangement | positioning of the symbol in each reel 13L, 13C, 13R is different. A reel sheet is attached to each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, and various symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel sheet.

  Each of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is configured to rotate (rotate) and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. Then, as the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate, various symbols are displayed (varied) in the see-through windows 16L, 16C, and 16R while continuously changing.

  Further, when the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped, the three consecutive symbols in the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped at the upper, middle, and lower positions in the see-through windows 16L, 16C, and 16R. Is displayed. The drum unit 13 includes a reel sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotation position of the left reel 13L, and a reel sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotation position of the middle reel 13C. A reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 13R is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the drum unit 13 is provided with backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 for the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. In the drum unit 13, the backlight BL1 is disposed behind the reel sheet attached to the left reel 13L and in the direction of irradiating light toward the see-through window 16L. In the drum unit 13, the backlight BL2 is disposed behind the reel sheet attached to the middle reel 13C and in the direction of irradiating light toward the see-through window 16C. Similarly, in the drum unit 13, the backlight BL3 is disposed behind the reel sheet attached to the right reel 13R and in the direction of irradiating light toward the see-through window 16R. Moreover, each backlight BL1, BL2, BL3 is disposed inside the corresponding reel. In this way, each of the backlights BL1, BL2, BL3 can irradiate light from the back to the symbols arranged on the reel sheet attached to the corresponding reel. Then, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 correspond to the rear light emitting unit. Further, the state in which the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are lit corresponds to the lighting state, and the state in which the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are unlit corresponds to the unlit state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the slot machine 10, the effect display device 14 is arranged on the front side (front side) of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R. Then, the see-through window 16 included in the effect display device 14 can transmit the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R disposed on the rear side (back side) of the effect display device 14. For this reason, in this embodiment, the area | region of the see-through window 16 (area | region divided by the see-through window 16) which can permeate | transmit the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is equivalent to a permeation | transmission area.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a winning line NL (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1) is formed in the symbol display area that can be seen through the see-through window 16. Yes. When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is a symbol combination (display result) for which a prize is determined, a prize determined for the symbol combination is awarded.

  The see-through window 16 has nine symbol stop positions arranged in three rows and three columns so as to correspond to the upper, middle and lower stages in the vertical direction and to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The winning line NL is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the middle stage of each row. For this reason, the winning line NL can be said to be an effective symbol stop position combination. In this way, the area that becomes the winning line NL is a position that is visible from the transmission area.

  In addition, the slot machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect. Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a speaker SP as a sound output means for performing sound effects.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with various information display sections 17 for informing information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 is configured by a throwable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, and a prize number display unit.

  The insertable display lamp is turned on when the bet number of the variable game can be set or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the slot machine 10. The insertable display lamp is turned off when the variable game is started, or when the maximum bet number (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The re-game display lamp is turned on when a re-game is given.

  The wait display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected before the wait time elapses, and is turned off after the wait time elapses. When a start operation is detected during the wait time, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate after the wait time has elapsed. In addition, after the wait time has elapsed, an enabling condition for enabling the operation of the stop button 23 for deriving the lottery result of the internal lottery is established.

  The status lamp is turned on and off as the changing game progresses. Further, the betting number display section is composed of a plurality of lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the number of bets in the variable game. The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored and stored inside the machine. The award number display unit displays the number of award medals associated with the symbol combination when a symbol combination for which a medal payout is determined as a prize is stopped on the winning line NL.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal slot 18. The medal inserted from the medal slot 18 passes through a medal selector 19 provided inside. The medal selector 19 is provided with a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects inserted medals. The medals that have passed through the medal selector 19 are stored in the hopper 26 for storing the inserted medals.

  The hopper 26 has a function of storing medals. The hopper 26 has a function of paying out medals. The medals paid out from the hopper 26 are discharged from a medal discharge port 24 formed at the lower center of the slot machine 10. A tray 25 is provided below the medal outlet 24.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a MAXBET button 20. When the MAXBET button 20 is operated, the maximum bet number of bets allowed in one change game is bet on the change game bet number.

  A settlement switch 21 is provided on the lower left side of the MAXBET button 20. When the settlement switch 21 is operated, medals bet or credits stored and stored at the start of the variable game are paid out.

  Also, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are started to rotate by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the bet number is completed.

  A stop button 23 as a stop operation means is provided at a right position of the start lever 22. The stop button 23 includes a stop button 23L, a stop button 23C, and a stop button 23R. The stop button 23L is a button for stopping the rotating left reel 13L. The stop button 23C is a button for stopping the rotating middle reel 13C. The stop button 23R is a button for stopping the rotating right reel 13R. Thus, the stop button 23L corresponds to the left reel 13L, the stop button 23C corresponds to the middle reel 13C, and the stop button 23R corresponds to the right reel 13R.

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game and operation modes of various devices associated with the operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the floating game or the MAXBET button 20 can be operated, the bet number can be set by operating the MAXBET button 20. Depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, a credit corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game is set as the bet number from the stored credits.

  In the slot machine 10, the number of bets can be set by inserting medals corresponding to the number of bets from the medal slot 18. At this time, the number of bets for one bet is set by inserting one medal, and the number of bets for three bets is set by inserting three medals. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target variable game are inserted from the medal insertion slot 18, they are stored as credits. Incidentally, the medal inserted from the medal insertion port 18 may be discharged (returned) from the medal discharge port 24 without being stored in the hopper 26. When the MAXBET button 20 is operated, the maximum bet number is set.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, when the start lever 22 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated and seen through. In the window 16, a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed so as to fluctuate. Thereafter, when the enabling condition is satisfied after the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate, the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is accepted. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the operated stop buttons is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower rows of the corresponding row in the fluoroscopic window 16. Is done.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, the symbol combination is determined. Awards are awarded.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the symbols displayed at positions other than the winning line NL are also automatically determined. For this reason, in any case where nine symbols visible from the fluoroscopic window 16 are collectively defined as a display result and when a symbol combination stopped on the winning line NL is defined as a display result, the fluoroscopic window 16 Corresponds to the result display section.

  A one-time variable game is triggered by the start operation by setting the number of bets and the operation of the start lever 22, and by the stop operation including the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, 23R, all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are started. The process ends when the rotation stops and the symbol combination (display result) is displayed. By the way, if the symbol combination displayed with all reels stopped rotating is a symbol combination with a prize such as award medals or replays, all reels stop rotating and symbol combinations Is displayed, the awarding determined for the symbol combination is completed, and one variation game is completed.

Next, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations for which a prize is determined include cherry stop eyes, watermelon stop eyes, bell stop eyes, normal replay stop eyes, promoted replay stop eyes, and special replay stop eyes. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are a cherry spilled eye, a watermelon spilled eye, a water spilled eye, a bell spilled eye, and a misaligned eye. In the following description, the cherry spilled eyes, the watermelon spilled eyes, the bell spilled eyes, and the disengaged eyes are collectively referred to as “discontinuation stop eyes”.

  When the symbol combination classified as the cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, four medals are awarded as prize medals. When a symbol combination classified as a watermelon stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, six medals are awarded as award medals. Further, when the symbol combination classified as the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, eight medals are awarded as award medals.

  When the symbol combination that is normally classified as the replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a replay is given. When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game by automatically setting the maximum bet number in the slot machine 10 without betting the bet number. When a re-game is given, a certain profit that the next variable game can be played without consuming the medal is given, while no prize medal is given.

  When the symbol combination classified as the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a replay is given. In addition, when the symbol combination classified as the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a replay is given. In the following description, the normal replay stop eye, the promoted replay stop eye, and the special replay stop eye are collectively referred to as a replay stop eye.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the cherry stop eyes, the watermelon stop eyes, and the bell stop eyes correspond to the display results in which the provision of game media is determined as an award. In this embodiment, the replay stop time (normal replay stop time, promoted replay stop eye, and special replay stop eye) corresponds to the display result in which the replay is determined as an award. Further, in the present embodiment, the break stop eyes (cherry spilled eyes, watermelon spilled eyes, bell spilled eyes, and missed eyes) correspond to display results for which no prize is determined.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are a first general game and a second general game as internal control states. In each internal control state, different winning information lotteries are performed. In the winning information lottery, it is determined whether or not display of the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is permitted.

  Next, the winning information (so-called condition device combination) in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The winning information in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes eleventh winning information, twenty-first winning information, thirty-first winning information to thirty-three winning information, and forty-first winning information to 44th winning information. .

As shown in FIG. 3, the eleventh winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game.
When the stop button 23 is operated at a timing (hereinafter referred to as “cherry stop timing”) at which the cherry stop eyes can be stopped when the eleventh winning information is won, the cherry stop eyes are displayed on the winning line NL. The display is stopped and four medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, when the stop button 23 is operated at a timing at which the cherry stop eye cannot be stopped when the eleventh winning information is won (hereinafter referred to as “cherry non-stop timing”), Stopped on the winning line NL and no prize is awarded. The winning of the eleventh winning information allows the cherry stop eye to be displayed.

The 21st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game.
When the stop button 23 is operated at a timing (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon stop timing”) at which the watermelon stop eye can be stopped when the 21st winning information is won, the watermelon stop eye is displayed on the winning line NL. Stopped on the top and 6 medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, when the stop button 23 is operated at a timing at which the watermelon stop eye cannot be stopped when the 21st winning information is won (hereinafter referred to as “watermelon non-stop timing”), Stopped on the winning line NL and no prize is awarded. By the winning of the 21st winning information, the display of the watermelon stop eye is allowed.

The 31st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game.
When the 31st winning information is won, the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL regardless of the stop button operated first among the three stop buttons 23 or the operation timing of the stop button, and the eight pieces are displayed. Medals are awarded as prize medals. The winning of the 31st winning information allows display of the bell stop eye.

The 32nd winning information and the 33rd winning information are winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game.
When winning the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is changed (different) by the stop button 23 that is operated first. For example, when winning the 32nd winning information, if the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons 23 is operated first (indicated as “medium” in the drawing), the bell stop eye on the winning line NL. Is stopped and eight medals are awarded as prize medals. On the other hand, when winning the 32nd winning information, when the stop button 23L or the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons 23 is operated (indicated as “left” or “right” in the drawing), the winning line is displayed. Bell spilled eyes are stopped on NL and no prize is awarded. The display of the bell stop eye is allowed by winning the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information.

The 41st winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first general game and the second general game.
When winning the 41st winning information, regardless of the stop button that is operated first among the three stop buttons 23 or the operation timing of the stop button, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Is granted. The winning of the 41st winning information allows the display of the normal replay stop.

The 42nd winning information and the 43rd winning information are winning information that can be won only in the first general game out of the first general game and the second general game.
When the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information is won, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is changed (different) by the stop button 23 operated first. For example, when winning the 43rd winning information, if the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons 23 is operated first (shown as “right” in the drawing), the promotion replay is stopped on the winning line NL. Eyes are stopped and replay is given. On the other hand, when winning the 43rd winning information, when the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons 23 is operated (indicated as “left” or “middle” in the drawing), the winning line The replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the NL, and replay is given. The winning of the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information allows the display of the normal replay stop eye and the promotion replay stop eye.

The 44th winning information is winning information that can be won only in the second general game among the first general game and the second general game.
When the 44th winning information is won, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is changed (different) by the stop button 23 operated first. Specifically, when the stop button 23R among the three stop buttons 23 is operated first when winning the 44th winning information, the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Is granted. On the other hand, when the 44th winning information is won, when the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C among the three stop buttons 23 is operated, the normal replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Is granted. The winning of the 44th winning information allows the display of the normal replay stop eye and the special replay stop eye.

  In this way, by winning the winning information, the symbol combination (cherry stop eye, watermelon stop eye, bell stop eye, normal replay stop eye, promoted replay stop eye and special replay stop eye) for which a prize is determined is displayed. It is acceptable.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the replay is determined as a prize in the second general game, rather than the probability that the display of the symbol combination in which the replay is determined as a prize in the first general game is allowed. The probability that the display of the symbol combination is allowed is higher. For this reason, in the case of the second general game, compared to the case of the first general game, there are more opportunities to be given a re-game, and it is possible to play a game while suppressing consumption of medals. . In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability that the display of the symbol combination in which the game medium is given as a prize is allowed in the first general game and the second general game is determined with the same probability. ing.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 40 is mounted on the slot machine 10. Further, the main control board 40 executes various processes, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. Further, the slot machine 10 is equipped with a sub-control board 41 that executes effect control according to the gaming state. The sub control board 41 can input various control signals output from the main control board 40, and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 has a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined order, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and a main control board that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 40c is provided. In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 (main control CPU 40a, main control ROM 40b, main control RAM 40c) corresponds to the main control unit.

  Reel 13L, 13C, 13R, reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, medal sensor SE4, and hopper 26 constituting the drum unit 13 are connected to the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40. Various information display units 17 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a is connected with a MAXBET button 20, a settlement switch 21, a start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R.

  A first position signal is input from the reel sensor SE1 to the main control CPU 40a according to the rotation position of the rotating left reel 13L. A second position signal is input from the reel sensor SE2 to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the rotation position of the middle reel 13C that is rotating. Similarly, a third position signal is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE3 according to the rotation position of the rotating right reel 13R. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the rotation and stop of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R based on the first to third position signals.

  Each time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal, a medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the MAXBET button 20 is operated, a control signal indicating that the MAXBET button 20 is operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the settlement switch 21 is operated, a control signal indicating that the settlement switch 21 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  When the start lever 22 is operated, a control signal indicating that the start lever 22 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when any of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is operated, a control signal indicating that the operation is performed from the operated stop button is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  A main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control ROM 40b stores a winning information table in which a winning probability for each winning information is determined. In the slot machine 10, the winning information table is stored in the main control ROM 40b for each internal control state. The winning information table is used in winning information lottery (so-called role lottery). In the main control board 40, a winning information determination random number is generated. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs winning information lottery using the value of the winning information determination random number and the winning information table corresponding to the internal control state. The random number used as the winning information determination random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  In the winning information lottery, the type of winning or winning information is determined. That is, since the type of the winning information is determined by the winning information lottery, the winning information lottery determines whether the display of the symbol combination in which the prize is determined is permitted. Furthermore, in the winning information lottery, the type of display result that is allowed to be displayed is also determined.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the internal control state. Specifically, when the promotion replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL when the first general game is played (when the promotion replay stop eye wins), the main control CPU 40a Transition to gaming. Further, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the first general game when the bell spilled eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line NL during the second general game. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes (for example, winning information lottery) according to the type of the internal control state.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 41 (sub control CPU 41a, sub control ROM 41b, sub control RAM 41c) corresponds to the sub control unit.

  The effect display device 14 is connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. Further, a decoration lamp LA is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. A speaker SP is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  A sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41b. The sub-control ROM 41b also displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA. Is remembered.

  The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a stores sub-control state information (flags, etc.) concerning the internal control state in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When receiving a control signal indicating that the main control CPU 40a is operated from various buttons or the like, the main control CPU 40a executes a predetermined control determined by the control signal. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 17 each time by inputting various control signals and performing various controls. In addition, when award medals are awarded, the main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 when the credit upper limit is exceeded, and controls to pay out medals. The main control CPU 40a outputs a drive signal to the hopper 26 at the time of credit settlement, and controls to pay out medals for credit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 or when a control signal is input from the MAXBET button 20. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits according to the MAXBET button. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when increasing the number of credits by inserting medals. Then, the main control CPU 40a causes a game startable state in which a variable game can be performed when the maximum bet number is set. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a variable game start enabling condition is established in which a variable game can be started by betting with the maximum number of bets.

  Subsequently, when the control signal from the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery information lottery. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs the winning information lottery in response to the start operation. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines whether to allow at least the display of the special replay stop eye corresponding to the specific display result by performing the winning information lottery functions as an allowance determining unit. .

  The main control CPU 40a obtains the value of the winning information determination random number, and performs the winning information lottery with reference to the winning information table stored in the main control ROM 40b based on the value of the winning information determination random number. In the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines winning information to be won using a winning information table according to the internal control state. In addition, when no winning information is won in the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c result display information (such as a flag) that can identify a symbol combination permitted to be stopped and displayed by the determined winning information ( Setting).

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a displays result display information that can identify a symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed in the determined winning information when the winning game for which the winning information has been determined ends. Erase (clear). Note that in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is no result display information that can identify a gap, and when the result display information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, it is determined that the main control CPU 40a is out of place. Is configured to be identified.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to start a variable game when a control signal is input from the start lever 22 (after performing predetermined processing such as winning information lottery). Furthermore, the main control CPU 40a outputs a lottery result of the winning information lottery and a variable game start command indicating the internal control state in which the variable game is performed to the sub control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 40a inputs the control signal from the start lever 22 and starts to rotate the reels 13L, 13C, 13R in a state in which the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. The reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are controlled. Incidentally, the variable game start command to the sub-control CPU 41a can be output in accordance with the start of rotation of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R.

  Subsequently, when the control signal from the stop button 23 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the control signal. Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation state of each reel while each reel is rotating, while each reel is not rotating (stopped). The main control CPU 40a is made to identify the stop state. The main control CPU 40a does not perform stop control on the rotating reel until the control signal from the stop button 23 is input.

  Further, when the control signal from the stop button 23 is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs various control signals corresponding to the control signal to the sub control CPU 41a. The control signal from the stop button 23 causes the sub-control CPU 41a to grasp the operation status of the stop button 23, that is, which stop button has been operated and the order in which the stop button 23 has been operated.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops rotation of each reel within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when each stop button 23 is operated based on the winning information, and stops any symbol combination. Display. When the main control CPU 40a stops each reel being rotated, the control data for stop control stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the winning information selected and the operation order of the stop buttons 23 is used. Based on the above, stop control for stopping and displaying the symbol combination is performed. Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a performs stop control for stopping and displaying the shift on the winning line NL in the case of a shift.

  The main control CPU 40a may perform stop control using different stop control data depending on the operation order of the three stop buttons 23 and the operation timing of the stop buttons 23 even in a situation where the same winning information is won. . Thus, the main control CPU 40a that performs stop control in the present embodiment functions as a stop control means.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a makes a winning determination when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is stopped and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a reads the result display information from the main control RAM 40c, and determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the read result display information is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Further, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a identifies the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL from the position signal input along with the stop of the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, and the symbol combination. Is a symbol combination that is permitted to be stopped and displayed in the result display information.

  In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a stops at the result display information when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is a symbol combination that is permitted to be stopped and displayed by the result display information. The winning of a combination of symbols allowed to be displayed (a winning of a combination) is determined. On the other hand, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a stops the display of the result display information when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is not the symbol combination permitted to be stopped and displayed by the result display information. Non-winning (non-winning of a combination) of a symbol combination that is allowed to be determined is determined.

  The main control CPU 40a performs control to give a prize associated with the symbol combination when determining the winning of the symbol combination permitted to be stopped and displayed by the result display information in the winning determination. For example, the main control CPU 40a performs control to give four medals as award medals when determining the cherry stop-winning prize.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a re-game when determining winning of a symbol combination in which a re-game is determined as a prize. As control for giving a replay, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which a winning is determined. Further, when determining the winning of the symbol combination, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning instruction command for instructing the symbol combination determined to be winning to the sub-control CPU 41a. This winning instruction command also includes a winning instruction command (control signal) indicating that the special replay stop eye corresponding to the specific display result has been stopped, and the main control CPU 40a that outputs the winning instruction command. However, it functions as a signal output means in this embodiment.

Next, a description will be given of processing related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the sound of the speaker SP are executed so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the commands. The output mode and the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA are controlled.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a does not input a winning instruction command, the sub-control CPU 41a grasps that a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can grasp the stop status of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, it is understood from the stop status that the symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. it can. The sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing various effects each time a variable game start command is input.

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the light emission mode of the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3. For example, when starting a variable game, if at least one of the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 is turned off, the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is started when the variable game starts. The light emission mode of the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 is controlled so that all the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned on before.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect states are controlled. The production state includes a normal production state, a standby production state, and an advantageous production state. The advantageous performance states include a normal advantageous performance state, a standby advantageous performance state, and a special advantageous performance state. In various effect states, a display image capable of specifying the effect state during stay (execution) is displayed on the effect display device 14. For this reason, the present production state can be specified by visually recognizing the display content of the production display device 14.

  In the normal performance state, the performance is developed so that it is difficult to win the bell stop eye. In the advantageous performance state, the performance is developed so as to assist (assist) the winning of the bell stop eye. In the present embodiment, the normal performance state corresponds to the normal state. On the other hand, the advantageous performance state is a state advantageous for the player and corresponds to the advantageous state.

  Hereinafter, the control contents in each effect state will be described. As a result of performing control in each effect state described below, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so as to shift the effect state in the manner shown in FIG.

First, the control content in the normal performance state will be described.
During the control of the normal performance state, the sub control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

  When the display of the symbol combination of either one of the cherry stop eyes and the watermelon stop eyes is allowed during the control of the normal performance state, the sub control CPU 41a has won the eleventh winning information or the twenty first winning information. ), The advantageous state entry lottery is performed. In the advantageous state entry lottery, it is determined whether the transition to the advantageous effect state is permitted (or whether the advantageous effect state is shifted). In the advantageous state rush lottery of the present embodiment, a transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed by winning, while a transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted when not winning. The advantageous state entry lottery is performed with a winning probability corresponding to the winning information that has been won. Note that the random number used in the advantageous state entry lottery may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, advantageous effect information indicating that the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed when winning the advantageous state entry lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a erases the advantageous effect information from the sub-control RAM 41c when the advantageous effect state ends and the normal effect state is entered. In addition, during the control of the normal performance state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the advantageous effect information in the sub-control RAM 41c (wins the advantageous state entry lottery) and performs control to shift from the normal effect state to the standby effect state. .

  The sub-control CPU 41a operates the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R first in a variable game that does not allow the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R to be operated first during the control of the normal performance state. If it does, a penalty will be given. The sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty to the player by giving a penalty. When a penalty is awarded in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the advantageous state entry lottery is not performed even when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is won. Even in the normal effect state, it is preferable that no penalty is given when the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R is operated first during the navigation effect.

Next, the control content in the standby effect state will be described.
The stand-by effect state is an effect state that is not controlled unless an event that triggers storage of advantageous effect information occurs (for example, winning the advantageous state entry lottery). For this reason, during the control of the standby effect state, advantageous effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

During the control of the standby effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.
The sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation sequence of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye when the winning of the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information is instructed during the control of the standby effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the navigation effect to be performed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is promoted when it is allowed to display the stop of the promotion replay during the control of the standby effect state (when the winning of the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information is instructed). The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the replay stop eye. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the standby effect state to the normal advantageous effect state of the advantageous effect state when the promotion replay stop winning prize is instructed during the control of the standby effect state.

Next, the contents of control in the advantageous effect state (normal advantageous effect state, standby advantageous effect state and special advantageous effect state) will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a is allowed to display the promotion replay stop eye during the control of the advantageous performance state (when the winning of the 42nd winning information or the 43rd winning information is instructed), the promotion replay is stopped. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the eyes.

Hereinafter, the contents of control in each production state (normal advantageous production state, standby advantageous production state, and special advantageous production state) that are in the advantageous production state will be described.
First, the control contents in the advantageous effect state in the normal advantageous effect state will be described.

During the control of the normal advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.
During the control of the normal advantageous effect state, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game performed in the normal advantageous effect state in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a sets (stores) the normal advantageous stay count in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the standby effect state to the normal advantageous effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of normal advantageous stays every time the variable game is played in the normal advantageous effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)".

  In addition, during the control of the normal advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to win the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information when the normal advantageous stay number is not “0 (zero)”. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the stop eye. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a, during the control of the normal advantageous effect state, when the winning of the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information is instructed when the normal advantageous stay frequency is “0 (zero)”, The navigation effect for navigating the operation sequence of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye is not executed. As described above, in the normal advantageous effect state, the navigation effect is executed, so that the chance that the bell stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL becomes larger than that in the normal effect state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is instructed to win the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information during the control of the normal advantageous effect state, and the normal advantageous stay number is “0 (zero)”. If no win at the bell stop is instructed, control for shifting to the normal performance state is performed. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a is in a case where the win of the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information is instructed during the control of the normal advantageous effect state, and the normal advantageous stay number is not “0 (zero)”. When the winning of the bell stop is not instructed, the normal advantageous effect state is continuously controlled. In the case where the winning of the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information is instructed, and the case where the winning of the bell stop is not instructed, the bell spilling is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Case.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to perform “add-on” that increases the number of advantageous stays when the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is instructed. In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not the extra is performed, and the number of times to be added to the normal advantageous stay number when the extra is performed is determined. In the following description, the amount (period) for increasing the number of normal advantageous stays, that is, the number added to the number of normal advantageous stays is referred to as “the number of additions”.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of times of addition is determined by the extra lottery, and when “0 (zero) times” is determined as the number of additions, the addition is not performed. However, it may be configured to determine whether or not the addition is performed by performing a lottery on whether or not to perform the addition and a lottery that determines the number of additions one or more times. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of times of addition from a plurality of times that can be determined as the number of times of addition based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery.

  Note that the addition is equivalent to extending the stay period in the normal advantageous performance state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the normal advantageous stay number by adding the additional number of times to the normal advantageous stay number when adding.

  In the normal advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special advantageous entry lottery when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. In the special advantageous entry lottery, it is determined whether the transition to the special advantageous effect state is permitted (or whether the transition to the special advantageous effect state is allowed). In the special advantageous rush lottery of the present embodiment, a transition to the special advantageous effect state is permitted by winning, whereas a transition to the advantageous effect state is not permitted if not winning. The special advantageous entry lottery is performed with a winning probability corresponding to the winning information that has been won. The random number used in the special advantageous entry lottery may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined lottery condition that triggers the special advantageous entry lottery is established by winning specific winning information (for example, eleventh winning information or twenty-first winning information). As described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined lottery condition is established according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery. For example, the predetermined lottery condition is set every time a predetermined number of variable games are performed. It can be configured to be established, or can be configured to be established by performing a predetermined effect.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a wins the special advantageous entry lottery, the sub-control RAM 41c stores special effect information indicating that the transition to the special advantageous effect state is permitted. The sub-control CPU 41a erases the special effect information from the sub-control RAM 41c when the special advantageous effect state ends and the normal advantageous effect state is entered. In addition, during the control of the normal advantageous effect state, the sub control CPU 41a stores the special effect information in the sub control RAM 41c (wins the special advantageous entry lottery), and shifts from the normal advantageous effect state to the standby advantageous effect state. Take control.

Next, the control contents in the standby advantageous effect state in the advantageous effect state will be described.
The standby advantageous effect state is an effect state that is not controlled unless an event that triggers storage of special effect information occurs (for example, a special advantageous entry lottery is won). For this reason, during the control of the standby advantageous effect state, the special effect information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

During the control of the standby advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.
The sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation sequence of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye when the winning of the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information is instructed during the control of the standby advantageous effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the navigation effect to be gated.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the special replay stop eye when it is allowed to display the special replay stop eye during the control of the standby advantageous effect state (when the winning of the 44th winning information is instructed). The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order of the stop button 23 for display. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift from the standby advantageous effect state to the special advantageous effect state when the winning of the special replay stop is instructed during the control of the standby advantageous effect state. As described above, in this embodiment, it corresponds to the advantageous gaming state when the special replay stop eye corresponding to the specific display result is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL (a position visible from the transmission area). The sub-control CPU 41a capable of controlling the special advantageous performance state corresponds to the game state control means.

Next, the control content in the special advantageous effect state of the advantageous effect state will be described.
During the control of the special advantageous effect state, the sub control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

  During the control of the special advantageous effect state, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game performed in the special advantageous effect state in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a sets (stores) the number of special advantageous stays in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the standby advantageous effect state (the effect state other than the special advantageous effect state) to the special advantageous effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of special advantageous stays every time a variable game is performed in the special advantageous effect state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)". When the number of special advantageous stays reaches “0 (zero)”, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to shift to the normal advantageous effect state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation sequence of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the bell stop eye when the winning of the 32nd winning information or the 33rd winning information is instructed during the control of the special advantageous effect state. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the navigation effect to be gated. As described above, in the special advantageous effect state, by executing the navigation effect, the number of opportunities for the bell stop eye to be stopped and displayed on the winning line NL becomes larger than that in the normal effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to perform “add-on” that increases the number of normal advantageous stays when the variable game is performed in the special advantageous effect state. In the special advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the extra lottery even if the eleventh winning information or the twenty-first winning information is not won in the winning information lottery. In addition, in the special advantageous effect state of this embodiment, it is comprised so that it may be added every time a change game is performed. Then, in the special advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of times to be added when the variable game is performed.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of additions from a plurality of times that can be determined as the number of additions based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery. In this way, in the special advantageous performance state, an extra is performed every time the variable game is played regardless of the lottery result of the winning information (the number of times of addition is determined), so that it is higher than in the normal advantageous performance state. There will be more opportunities for In other words, in the special advantageous performance state, the game period in the normal advantageous performance state is more easily extended than in the normal advantageous performance state or the standby advantageous performance state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that can determine to extend the game period in the normal advantageous effect state by performing addition functions as an extension determination unit. In the present embodiment, the number of times of addition corresponds to the amount of extension of the game period in the normal advantageous effect state.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special advantageous effect state corresponding to the advantageous game state advantageous to the player is performed with any one of the plurality of types of effect contents. The effect contents in the special advantageous effect state of the present embodiment include the first effect content, the second effect content, the third effect content, and the fourth effect content.

  The production contents in the special advantageous production state have different degrees of advantage. In the present embodiment, among the first effect content to the fourth effect content, the first effect content is the effect content having the lowest advantage, and the fourth effect content is the effect having the highest advantage. Moreover, in this embodiment, the advantage of the 2nd effect content is higher than the 1st effect content, and the advantage of the 3rd effect content is higher than the 2nd effect content.

  In the present embodiment, the degree of advantage of the contents of the special advantageous effect state is determined by the ease with which the number of additions increases. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an extra lottery in accordance with the contents of the special advantageous effect state when the variable game is performed in the special advantageous effect state. In addition, even if the advantage of the special advantageous performance state is not determined by the ease of increasing the number of additions, for example, the advantage of the content of the special advantageous performance state is determined by the length of the period of stay in the special advantageous performance state. You can also.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the content of the special advantageous effect state when the special advantageous entry lottery is won. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the content of the special advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the special advantageous content information that can specify the content of the effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. The special advantageous content information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is cleared (erased) by the sub control CPU 41a in accordance with the transition from the special advantageous effect state to the normal advantageous effect state.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the special advantageous performance state corresponds to the game content of the advantageous game state. And in this embodiment, after the special replay stop eye resulting in a specific display result is stopped and displayed in the area partitioned by the fluoroscopic window 16 corresponding to the fluoroscopic area, by determining the content of the special advantageous effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a that determines the game development of the game functions as a game development determination means.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when shifting to the special advantageous effect state, the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed regardless of the effect content in the special advantageous effect state to be transferred. In the present embodiment, the special replay stop eye includes a symbol combination composed of white symbols. Specifically, the special replay stop eye includes a symbol combination composed of three symbols in which the number “7” is outlined.

  In the special replay stop, there is a symbol combination that does not include the symbol “7” that is white, or a symbol combination that includes less than three symbols that are the number “7” that is white. include. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the stop button 23 is operated at a predetermined timing, a symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” outlined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. The On the other hand, when the stop button 23 is operated at a timing other than the predetermined timing, the symbol combination classified as a special replay stop other than the symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” outlined. Is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

  In the present embodiment, after the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the content of the special advantageous effect state (advantageous content of the advantageous game state), that is, the game, depending on the type of the transition suggestion image SG. The transition suggestion image SG corresponding to the development is displayed on the effect display device 14. At this time, the transition suggestion image SG is displayed so as to overlap the special replay stop. Thereby, after the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the fluoroscopic area, the visual contents in the transparent area where the special replay stop eye that is stopped and displayed can be visually recognized are determined by the sub-control CPU 41a. The visual contents are changed according to the contents of the advantageous effects.

  Incidentally, when the first effect content is determined as the effect content in the special advantageous effect state, a purple 7-color image (purple 7-color image) is displayed as the transition suggestion image SG. In addition, when the second effect content is determined as the effect content in the special advantageous effect state, seven red images (7 red images) are displayed as the transition suggestion image SG. In addition, when the third effect content is determined as the effect content in the special advantageous effect state, a green seven-match image (green seven-match) is displayed as the transition suggestion image SG. Further, when the fourth effect content is determined as the effect content in the special advantageous effect state, the blue seven-aligned image (blue seven-aligned) is displayed as the transition suggestion image SG.

  The various transition suggestion images SG are configured by the number “7” image. Specifically, the transition suggestion image SG is composed of three number “7” images. That is, the transition suggestion image SG is composed of images of three numbers “7”, similarly to a symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” included in the special replay stop eye outlined. . Furthermore, when the transition suggestion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 14 as a transmissive display, the number “7” image constituting the transition suggestion image SG is a number “7” that can constitute a special replay stop eye. It is displayed larger than the symbol with white.

Hereinafter, the control of the sub control CPU 41a related to the display of the transition suggestion image SG will be described.
As described above, during the control of the standby advantageous effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates the operation sequence of the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the special replay stop eye when the winning of the 44th winning information is instructed. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute the navigation effect to be gated.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a overlaps with the special replay stop eye that is stopped and displayed on the pay line NL when a special replay stop win is instructed during the control of the standby advantageous effect state (specific position). In addition, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to display the transition suggestion image SG. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a of the effect display device 14 displays the transition suggestion image SG corresponding to the effect content in the special advantageous effect state that can be specified from the special advantageous content information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Control display content. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to control the display of the transition suggestion image SG corresponding to the image corresponding to the production content in the special advantageous production state that can be identified from the special advantageous content information (the content decided by the game development determining means). The sub control CPU 41a functions as an image display control means.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 to be turned off when displaying the transition suggestion image SG on the effect display device 14. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 to turn off before displaying the transition suggestion image SG on the effect display device 14.

  In this way, when the backlights BL1, BL2, BL3 are turned off, the symbols arranged on the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are displayed on the effect display device 14 in the area defined by the see-through window 16 that can visually recognize the symbols. And the image displayed on the effect display device 14 can be made to stand out. As described above, in the present embodiment, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 serving as the rear light emitting units are displayed before the image corresponding to the content of the special advantageous performance state (the content determined by the game development determining means) is displayed. Turns off (becomes off).

  Thereafter, when the MAXBET button 20 or a medal is inserted, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the transition suggestion image SG. Further, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to shift to the special advantageous effect state of the effect contents that can be specified from the special advantageous content information stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned on when the display of the transition suggestion image SG is finished. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control so that the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned on after the display of the transition suggestion image SG displayed on the effect display device 14 is finished. As described above, in the present embodiment, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 as the back light emitting portions are turned on after the display of the image corresponding to the content of the special advantageous performance state (the content determined by the game development determining means) is finished. (Lights up)

Here, based on FIG. 7, the flow until the transition suggestion image SG is displayed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that the 44th winning information is won in the winning information lottery when the start lever 22 is operated and the start operation is performed. By winning the 44th winning information, if the stop button 23R is operated first, the special replay stop eye is stopped on the winning line NL, and if the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C is operated first, the winning line NL is displayed. The situation is such that the normal replay stop eye can be stopped and displayed above.

  Then, when the stop button 23R is operated first (indicated as “first stop operation” in the drawing), the rotation of the right reel 13R stops. Thereafter, when the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C is operated (shown as “second stop operation” in the drawing), the reel (left reel 13L or middle reel 13C) corresponding to the operated stop button is rotated. Stop. Finally, when the stop button 23L or the stop button 23C is operated (shown as “third stop operation” in the drawing), the rotation of the reel (the left reel 13L or the middle reel 13C) corresponding to the operated stop button is performed. The movement stops. Incidentally, when the second stop operation is performed by operating the stop button 23L, the third stop operation is performed by operating the stop button 23C. Similarly, when the second stop operation is performed by operating the stop button 23C, the third stop operation is performed by operating the stop button 23L.

  In addition, when the stop button 23 is operated in the operation order for stopping and displaying the special replay stop eye, the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Thereafter, the transition suggestion image SG is displayed so as to overlap the special replay stop eye in the transmission region that can transmit the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R of the effect display device 14. In addition, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned off before the transition suggestion image SG is displayed.

Next, based on FIGS. 8A to 8C, the contents of visual recognition in the transmissive area through which the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R can be transmitted until the transition suggestion image SG is displayed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the 44th winning information is won in the standby advantageous effect state and the stop button 23C is operated after the stop button 23R is operated, the left reel 13L remains rotated. Then, the rotation of the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R stops. Further, when the stop button 23R and the stop button 23C are operated at a predetermined timing at which a symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” outlined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the middle reel 13C A symbol with the number “7” outlined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL of the right reel 13R.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the stop button 23L is finally operated (third stop operation), the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed on the pay line NL. Further, when the stop button 23L is operated at a predetermined timing at which a symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” outlined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the number is displayed on the winning line NL. A symbol combination (special replay stop eye) composed of three symbols with “7” outlined is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed, after the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned off, the transition suggestion image SG is superimposed on the special replay stop eye. Is displayed. At this time, the transition suggestion image SG is an image of the number “7” constituting the transition suggestion image SG in a transmission region that can be transmitted through the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R of the effect display device 14, and constitutes a special replay stop eye. Are displayed so as to overlap the symbols of each column. In particular, when the special replay stop eye that is stopped and displayed is a symbol combination composed of three symbols in which the number “7” is outlined as shown in the figure, the number “7” is overlapped with each symbol that is outlined. The image of the number “7” constituting the transition suggestion image SG is displayed.

  By the way, among symbol combinations classified as special replay stop, a symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” outlined corresponds to a symbol combination that can easily be identified as a special replay stop eye. However, even if the symbol combination classified as special replay stop other than the symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” outlined is stopped and displayed, the transition suggestion image SG is displayed. In addition to notifying the contents of the effect in the special advantageous effect state, it can be easily identified that the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) After a special replay stop eye corresponding to a specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position that can be visually recognized from a transmission region that can transmit through the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R, a transition suggestion image SG ( Image) is displayed in the transparent area. Thereby, the visual recognition contents in the transparent area where the special replay stop eye that is stopped and displayed can be visually recognized are changed to the visual recognition contents according to the development of the game.

  In this way, the situation in which the special replay stop eye displayed in a stopped state can be visually recognized is changed to the situation in which the transition suggestion image SG corresponding to the subsequent game development can be seen, so that the game after the special replay stop eye can be viewed. It can be more interesting and more interesting than the case where it is possible to grasp even the development of.

  (2) The determination contents of the main control CPU 40a in the main control board 40 as the main control unit can be determined and controlled by the sub control CPU 41a in the sub control board 41 as the sub control unit. Similarly, the determination contents of the sub control CPU 41a can be determined and controlled by the main control CPU 40a.

  However, the determination contents of the main control CPU 40a (stop display of the special replay stop corresponding to a specific display result) are notified by the control of the main control CPU 40a, and the determination contents of the sub control CPU 41a (game development, special advantage) The production contents in the production state) are configured to be notified under the control of the sub-control CPU 41a. That is, the control related to various notifications is shared between the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a. As a result, it is possible to improve interest while reducing the control burden on the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a.

  (3) The player is notified that the special advantageous effect state as the advantageous gaming state is controlled by the stop display of the special replay stop corresponding to the specific display result. Thereafter, the effect content in the special advantageous effect state (game content in the advantageous game state) is notified by the transition suggestion image SG (image) displayed in the transmission area that can be transmitted through the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. By performing various notifications in such a flow, it is possible to enhance the interest in various notifications and improve the interest.

  (4) When a special replay stop eye corresponding to a specific display result is stopped and displayed, the visibility of the special replay stop eye is improved by turning on the backlights BL1, BL2 and BL3 as the rear light emitting units. And make the special replay stop stand out. On the other hand, when the transition suggestion image SG is displayed, the visibility of the transition suggestion image SG is improved by turning off the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3, thereby making the transition suggestion image SG stand out. As described above, since the contents to be visually recognized can be highlighted by turning on and off the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 as the back light emitting units, it is possible to effectively improve the interest.

  (5) The degree of advantage differs depending on the content of the special advantageous performance state (game content in the advantageous game state). Thereby, it is easy to attract the player's interest in notifying the contents of the effect in the special advantageous effect state, that is, notifying the development of the game, and the interest can be improved effectively.

  (6) The image of the number “7” constituting the transition suggestion image SG is configured to be displayed larger than the symbol “7” that can constitute the special replay stop eye. For this reason, the angle (direction) in which the image of the number “7” appears to overlap the symbol in which the number “7” is outlined can be expanded, and it is easy to improve the interest.

  (7) The symbol “7”, which can constitute a special replay stop eye corresponding to a specific display result, is configured in white. For this reason, compared to the case where the symbol “7” is colored in a color other than white, the color of the symbol “7” is less likely to affect the migration suggestion image SG, and the transition suggestion image SG is visually recognized. Easy to do.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, regardless of the timing of operating the stop button 23, the 44th winning information is won and the stop button 23 is operated in a predetermined operation order (in the above embodiment, the stop button 23R is operated first). May be configured such that a symbol combination composed of three symbols with the number “7” outlined is stopped and displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the transition suggestion image SG may not be configured by the number “7” image, and may be, for example, a character image corresponding to the content of the special advantageous effect state. For example, a name may be assigned to each effect content in the special advantageous effect state, and an image with the name may be displayed as the transition suggestion image SG. In addition, the background image may be made different for each effect content in the special advantageous effect state, and the effect contents in the special advantageous effect state may be notified by displaying the background image.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that the backlight BL1, BL2, BL3 may be light-extinguished simultaneously with the transition suggestion image SG being displayed.
In the above embodiment, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 may be lit when displaying the transition suggestion image SG.

  In the above embodiment, the timing for terminating the display of the transition suggestion image SG may be changed. For example, after the transition suggestion image SG is displayed, the display of the transition suggestion image SG may be terminated when the start lever 22 is operated to start the next variation game. When configured in this manner, the display of the transition suggestion image SG may be terminated and the special advantageous effect state may be shifted.

  In the above embodiment, for example, even if the transition suggestion image SG is displayed, the contents of the special advantageous effect state may be specified depending on the type of the transition suggestion image SG. For example, all transition suggestion images SG can be displayed regardless of the effect content in the special advantageous effect state, while the transition suggestion image SG to be displayed is displayed according to the effect content in the special advantageous effect state. The ratio (probability) to be performed may be varied. When comprised in this way, it is equivalent to the effect content (game content of an advantageous game state) being suggested by the display of the transition suggestion image SG.

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination content of the main control CPU 40a in the main control board 40 as the main control unit is determined and controlled by the sub control CPU 41a in the sub control board 41 as the sub control unit. May be. Similarly, in the above embodiment, the determination contents of the sub control CPU 41a may be determined and controlled by the main control CPU 40a together.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to make an advantage differ for every production content of a special advantageous production state, and all the production contents may have the same advantage.
In the above embodiment, the content of the special advantageous performance state is the development of the game. For example, when the special replay stop eye (specific display result) is stopped and displayed, the special advantageous performance state and the special advantageous performance state are entered. It may be configured so as not to shift to the effect state, and whether or not to shift to the special advantageous effect state may be set as the development of the game after the specific display result is displayed. In addition, it is configured so that an extra lottery is performed when the special replay stop eye is stopped and displayed as a game development after a specific display result is displayed as to whether or not the extra number will be added Good.

  In the special advantageous effect state of the above embodiment, a lottery is performed to determine the end of the special advantageous effect state every time a variable game is performed, and the special advantageous effect state is determined when the end of the special advantageous effect state is determined in the lottery. You may comprise so that control which transfers from a state to a normal advantageous performance state may be performed.

-You may change the mode of transition of the production state in the said embodiment. For example, you may comprise so that it may transfer to a special advantageous effect state from a normal advantageous effect state.
In the embodiment described above, the navigation effect is not limited to being performed by the effect display device 14, but may be configured to be performed by the speaker SP. Alternatively, a light emitter may be built in the stop button 23 and a navigation effect may be executed using the light emitter. Further, the navigation effect may be configured to be executed using a plurality of effect execution means (effect display device 14, speaker SP, light emitter incorporated in stop button 23, etc.).

  A setting device may be provided in the slot machine 10 of the above embodiment. The setting device is connected to the main control CPU 40a. The setting device is preferably disposed inside the slot machine 10 and cannot be operated by the player. Then, the setting state of the slot machine 10 may be changed by operating the setting device when the power to the slot machine 10 is turned on. By changing the setting state of the slot machine 10, it is possible to change the winning probability (that is, the probability that the display result is allowed) of at least some of the winning information among a plurality of types of winning information. . Then, the payout rate (probability of giving a profit to the player) may be changed by changing the setting state of the slot machine 10.

The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a revolving game machine (slot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
In the above-described embodiment, a BET button (for example, 1 BET button) that can bet 1 from credit by operating may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the type of winning information that can be won may be changed. Moreover, you may change arbitrarily the probability of winning each winning information.
-The above embodiment is applied to a revolving game machine (slot machine) to which a bonus game is granted (occurred) when a symbol combination classified as a bonus stop is displayed on the winning line NL. May be.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The degree of advantage differs depending on the game content in the advantageous game state.
(B) A symbol is arranged on the reel, and the specific display result is configured by the design of each reel, and the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transmission area. The specific display result that is stopped and displayed is displayed by displaying an image according to the determination content of the game development determining means so as to be superimposed on the symbol in the transparent region on the front side of the symbol constituting the display result of The visual recognition content in the visible transparent area is changed to visual recognition content according to the determination content of the game development determining means.

  LA ... decorative lamp, NL ... winning line, SP ... speaker, 10 ... slot machine, 13 ... drum unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... effect display device, 16 ... see-through window, 22 ... Start lever, 23 ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

Multiple reels,
A transmissive display having a transmissive region disposed on the front side of the reel and configured to transmit the reel disposed on the rear side;
A main control unit;
A sub-control unit capable of inputting a control signal from the main control unit,
The main control unit includes an allowance determining unit that can determine whether to permit at least stop display of a specific display result, a stop control unit that stops the rotation of the reel, and a signal output unit that outputs the control signal And having
The sub-control unit controls game development determining means for determining game development after the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent area, and controls display of an image at least in the transparent area. Possible image display control means,
The stop control means is configured to stop and display the specific display result at a position that can be visually recognized from the transmission region when the stop determination of the specific display result is permitted by the permission determining means. Can be controlled to stop,
The signal output means outputs a control signal indicating that the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transmission region to the sub-control unit,
The content of the game development determining means in the transparent area after the control signal indicating that the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent area is input to the image display control means. Display an image according to the
After the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent area, an image corresponding to the determination content of the game development determining means is displayed in the transparent area, whereby the specific display that has been stopped and displayed The gaming machine is characterized in that the viewing content in the transparent area where the display result can be visually confirmed is changed to the viewing content according to the determination content of the game development determining means. Multiple reels,
A transmissive display having a transmissive region disposed on the front side of the reel and configured to transmit the reel disposed on the rear side;
An acceptable determination means capable of determining whether or not at least a specific display result is allowed to be stopped;
Game development determining means for determining the development of the game after the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent region,
After the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent area, an image corresponding to the determination content of the game development determining means is displayed in the transparent area, whereby the specific display that has been stopped and displayed The visual contents in the transparent area where the display result of the visual information can be visually confirmed is changed to visual contents corresponding to the determined contents of the game development determining means,
Symbols are arranged on the reels, and the specific display result is configured by the symbols of each reel.
On the inside of the reel, a back light-emitting unit capable of irradiating light from the back to the symbols arranged on the reel is disposed,
The back light emitting unit displays an image corresponding to the determination content of the game development determining means in the transparent area after the specific display result is stopped and displayed at a position visible from the transparent area. Ruyori Yu technique machine also shall be the equal to an off state before.