JP6407842B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko and slot machines, among the gaming machines, in addition to a transmissive display arranged on the front side of the reel, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a backlight or There is one that uses a back lamp to illuminate a symbol stopped at the symbol stop position. In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, an effect using a back lamp is performed for the purpose of conspicuous the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-91479

  By the way, with illumination means such as a transmissive display and a backlight, it is possible to illuminate the symbol stopped at the stop position or not to illuminate the symbol stopped at the stop position, but only to change the illumination color. Can not. For this reason, in order to make it easy to improve the interest by making the purpose of the production using the illumination means easy to understand, further improvement is desired.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at improvement of interest easily.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a transmission portion that is disposed on the front side of the reels and is capable of transmitting a part of the symbols in the reel that has stopped rotating, and the transmission and illuminable illuminating means stopped symbols to the stop position of the symbols to be transmitted in parts, and lighting control means for controlling said illuminating means, and settlement means for settling credit triggered by the settlement operation means is operated The illumination pattern by the illumination means after the rotation of all reels has stopped is an illumination pattern that illuminates symbols that are larger than the number of reels and stopped at some stop positions. include, in response to the settlement of the credit is carried out, the occurrence standby state, wherein the illumination pattern by the illumination means, the illumination pattern there in a standby state is, stop position of each reel Includes a specific stop position and a non-specific stop position, an effective line is configured by the specific stop position of each reel, and an invalid line is configured by including the non-specific stop position, The illumination pattern by the illumination means after the rotation of the reel is stopped does not include an illumination pattern that illuminates the stop position of the symbol constituting one invalid line .

The gaming machine may include an error detection unit that detects an error, and the illumination pattern by the illumination unit may include an illumination pattern when an error is detected .

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

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a slot machine. (A) is a figure which shows the stop position which comprises an effective line, and the stop position which comprises an invalid line, (b) is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the backlight which illuminates the symbol stopped at the stop position. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the illumination pattern which illuminates only the symbol of the said stop position with a backlight, when the same kind of symbol stops in the stop position of the symbol located on a straight line. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows an example of the illumination pattern of the backlight which illuminates the symbol stopped at the stop position of the number larger than the number of reels. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of the illumination pattern by a backlight when a cherry symbol stops in the 1st upper stage stop position. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the illumination pattern by a backlight when a cherry symbol stops in the 1st middle stage stop position. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of the illumination pattern by a backlight when a cherry symbol stops in the 1st lower stage stop position. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the illumination pattern by a backlight when an error is detected. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the illumination pattern of the backlight in a standby state. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the transition of the illumination by a backlight. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the illumination pattern by a backlight when a sun symbol stops in the stop position of a symbol in another example.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) shown in this specification indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

  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. The opening / closing door 12 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to one side edge of the main body cabinet 11. Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a door opening sensor KS (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting that the opening / closing door 12 is opened.

  Inside the main body cabinet 11, a reel unit 13 having reels 13a to 13c is disposed. The reels 13a to 13c as rotating bodies (rotating bodies) include a first reel 13a (left reel), a second reel 13b (middle reel), and a third reel 13c (right reel). The first reel 13a, the second reel 13b, and the third reel 13c are arranged side by side. The second reel 13b is disposed on the right side of the first reel 13a, and the third reel 13c is disposed on the right side of the second reel 13b. Is arranged.

  The reel unit 13 has an actuator (not shown) such as a stepping motor. Each of the reels 13a to 13c is configured to be rotatable (rotated) in the vertical direction independently of each other by operating an actuator. The reels 13a to 13c can be stopped independently of each other by stopping the operation of the actuator. The reel unit 13 includes reel sensors SE1 to SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detect the rotational positions of the reels 13a to 13c. Specifically, the reel unit 13 includes a first reel sensor SE1 that detects a rotation position of the first reel 13a, a second reel sensor SE2 that detects a rotation position of the second reel 13b, and a third reel 13c. And a third reel sensor SE3 for detecting the rotation position. In addition, when each reel 13a-13c is rotating, it can be said that each reel 13a-13c is a rotation state. Similarly, when the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, it can be said that the reels 13a to 13c are in the rotation stopped state.

  A translucent film on which a plurality of symbols (identification information) are printed along the longitudinal direction is attached to each of the reels 13a to 13c in a state of being wound outward. Thereby, a plurality of symbols are arranged (arranged) on the reels 13a to 13c along the outer peripheral surface. In the present embodiment, 21 symbols are arranged on each of the reels 13a to 13c. Each symbol occupies a predetermined area. The multiple symbols include, for example, a replay symbol that imitates the letter REPLAY, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a cherry symbol that imitates a cherry, a bar symbol that imitates a BAR character, and an Arabic numeral There are seven symbols imitating “7”.

  In the open / close door 12, an effect display device 14 is disposed on the front side of the reels 13a to 13c (reel unit 13). A transmission type display (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.

  The effect display device 14 includes a transmissive region 16 as a transmissive portion that allows a part of the symbols of the reels 13a to 13c whose rotation is stopped to be transmitted (visible). That is, the slot machine 10 includes a transmission region 16 (transmission portion).

  Further, in the effect display device 14, the region surrounding the transmissive region 16 is a non-transmissive region that cannot transmit the symbols of the reels 13a to 13c (not transparent). In the present specification, when “transparent” is indicated, the design of each reel 13a to 13c arranged on the rear side of the effect display device 14 is seen through with the effect display device 14 interposed. It shall indicate that it is in a visible state (a state in which it is visible).

  The transmission region 16 is formed in a size that allows transmission of three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction (vertical direction) in each of the reels 13a to 13c. That is, the transmission region 16 is configured so that three symbols are transmitted for each of the reels 13a to 13c. In the present embodiment, as the reels 13a to 13c rotate, the symbols are variably displayed so as to loop in the vertical direction from the upper side to the lower side in the transmissive region 16, and a variable game is played.

  Incidentally, in the reels 13a to 13c of the present embodiment, the types of symbols arranged on the reels 13a to 13c and the arrangement order of the symbols are different. In each of the reels 13a to 13c, it is preferable that at least one of the symbol types and symbol arrangement order of some reels is different from the symbol types and symbol arrangement order of other reels. However, the symbol type and symbol arrangement order on some reels may be the same as the symbol type and symbol arrangement order on other reels.

  As shown to Fig.2 (a), the permeation | transmission area | region 16 is comprised so that rotation of each reel 13a-13c stops and the symbol which stopped in the symbol stop position can be permeate | transmitted. In each of the reels 13a to 13c, a symbol stop position for stopping the symbol is set so that the player can see through the transmissive region 16. In the present embodiment, a plurality of symbol stop positions are set on each of the reels 13a to 13c.

  The first reel 13a corresponds to a first upper stop position A1 corresponding to a symbol stop position visible at the upper position of the transmission region 16, and a symbol stop position visible at a middle position of the transmission region 16. A first lower stop position C1 corresponding to the stop position of the symbol that is visible at the first intermediate stop position B1 and the lower position of the transmission region 16 is set. Similarly, the second reel 13b has a second upper stop position A2 corresponding to the symbol stop position visible at the upper position of the transmission region 16, and a symbol stop position visible at the middle position of the transmission region 16. The second lower stop position C2 corresponding to the second stop position B2 corresponding to the symbol and the stop position of the symbol that is visible at the lower position of the transmission region 16 is set. Further, the third reel 13c is provided with a third upper stop position A3 corresponding to the symbol stop position visible at the upper position of the transmission region 16, and a symbol stop position visible at the middle position of the transmission region 16. A third lower stop position C3 corresponding to a stop position of the symbol that is visible at the corresponding third middle stop position B3 and the lower position of the transmission region 16 is set. In the following description, “symbol stop position” may be simply indicated as “stop position”, and “reel stop position” may be referred to as “symbol stop position on reel (reel symbol stop position)”. Point to.

  The first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2, and the third upper stage stop position A3 at the upper stage position in the transmission region 16 are located on a straight line. Similarly, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3 at the middle stage position of the transmission region 16 are located on a straight line. Further, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second lower stage stop position C2, and the third lower stage stop position C3 at the lower stage position of the transmission region 16 are located on a straight line. Further, the upper stage stop positions A1 to A3, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3 based on the first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2, and the third upper stage stop position A3. The middle stage stop positions B1 to B3 and the first stage stop position C1, the second stage stop position C2, and the stage stop positions C1 to C3 based on the third stage stop position C3 are located in parallel.

  Further, in the transmission region 16, a transmission position (visible display position) through which symbols stopped at the respective stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 are set. The transparent position is a position overlapping the corresponding symbol stop position as seen from the player.

  The transmission region 16 includes a first upper transmission position a1 that can transmit a symbol stopped at the first upper stop position A1, a first intermediate transmission position b1 that can transmit a symbol stopped at the first middle stop position B1, and the first A first lower transmission position c1 is set which can transmit the symbol stopped at the lower stop position C1. Similarly, in the transmission region 16, a second upper stage transmission position a2 through which the symbol stopped at the second upper stage stop position A2 can be transmitted, and a second middle stage transmission position b2 through which the design stopped at the second middle stage stop position B2 can be transmitted. And the 2nd lower stage transmission position c2 which can permeate | transmit the symbol stopped at the 2nd lower stage stop position C2 is set. Further, the transmission region 16 has a third upper transmission position a3 that can transmit the symbol stopped at the third upper stop position A3, a third intermediate transmission position b3 that can transmit the symbol stopped at the third middle stop position B3, and A third lower-stage transmission position c3 that can transmit the symbol stopped at the third lower-stage stop position C3 is set.

  A symbol having a predetermined area is stopped at each of the stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3. Therefore, the transparent region 16 includes the transparent positions of the transparent positions a1 to a3, b1 to b3, and c1 to c3, and the player can visually recognize the symbol stopped at the stop position of the symbol corresponding to the transparent position. It can be said that the area to be set is set.

  And in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the combination of the symbols stopped by the combination of one stop position from among the three stop positions of the upper, middle and lower stages set for each of the reels 13a to 13c. A combination of effective stop positions that can be determined as winning is set. In the following description, a combination of stop positions composed of only effective stop positions among combinations of stop positions of the reels is indicated as an effective line YL.

  In the present embodiment, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3 constitute an effective line YL (a combination of effective stop positions). In other words, the effective line YL in the present embodiment is configured by the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. In the following description, there are cases where a symbol stops at each stop position constituting the effective line YL is indicated as “a symbol stops on the effective line YL”. In the present embodiment, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third middle stage stop position B3 constituting the effective line YL correspond to the specific stop positions constituting the valid line.

  And in this embodiment, transmission position b1-b3 is a transmission position which can permeate | transmit the symbol of stop position B1-B3 which comprises the effective line YL. Therefore, the symbol display area including each of the transmission positions b1 to b3 is an effective symbol transmission area (valid) in which the player can visually recognize the symbols stopped at the respective stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the effective line YL. Display area).

  In the following description, “winning” is given when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line YL is a combination of symbols that determines a prize. In the slot machine 10, when a combination of symbols that determines a prize is awarded, a prize determined for the combination of symbols is awarded. As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop positions of the symbols constituting the effective line YL correspond to the stop positions of the symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the winning information lottery (so-called role lottery).

  A stop position other than the valid stop position is an invalid stop position. And the combination of the stop position comprised including an invalid stop position turns into a combination of the invalid stop position which cannot determine the combination of the stopped symbol as a prize on internal control. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a combination of stop positions including an invalid stop position among combinations of stop positions of the reels will be referred to as an invalid line ML.

In the present embodiment, the invalid lines ML1 to ML4 that are combinations of stop positions located on a straight line among a plurality of invalid lines will be described.
The invalid line ML shown in the present embodiment includes a first invalid line ML1 constituted by a first upper stage stop position A1, a second upper stage stop position A2, and a third upper stage stop position A3, a first lower stage stop position C1, and a first 2 and a second invalid line ML2 constituted by a second lower stop position C2 and a third lower stop position C3. In addition, the invalid line ML shown in the present embodiment includes a third invalid line ML3 constituted by the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third lower stage stop position C3, and the first lower stage stop position C1. And a fourth invalid line ML4 configured by the second middle stop position B2 and the third upper stop position A3. In the following description, it may be indicated that “the symbol stops on the invalid line ML” that the symbol stops at each stop position constituting the invalid line ML.

  In the present embodiment, the first upper stage stop position A1, the second upper stage stop position A2, and the third upper stage stop position A3 that constitute the invalid line ML1, and the first lower stage stop position C1 and the second lower stage stop that constitute the invalid line ML2. The position C2 and the third lower stop position C3 correspond to a non-specific stop position that does not constitute an effective line.

  Similarly, in the present embodiment, of the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third lower stage stop position C3 constituting the invalid line ML3, other than the second middle stage stop position B2 constituting the valid line YL. The first upper stage stop position A1 and the third lower stage stop position C3 correspond to non-specific stop positions that do not constitute an effective line. On the other hand, of the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third lower stage stop position C3 constituting the invalid line ML3, the second middle stage stop position B2 constituting the valid line YL is a specific that constitutes the valid line. Corresponds to the stop position.

  In the present embodiment, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2, and the third upper stage stop position A3 constituting the invalid line ML4, except for the second middle stage stop position B2 constituting the valid line YL. The first lower stop position C1 and the third upper stop position A3 correspond to non-specific stop positions that do not constitute an effective line. On the other hand, the second middle stage stop position B2 constituting the valid line YL among the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2 and the third upper stage stop position A3 constituting the invalid line ML4 is a specification constituting the valid line. Corresponds to the stop position.

  In the present embodiment, the transmission positions a1 to a3, c1 to c3 are transmission positions that can transmit the symbols of the stop positions A1 to A3 and C1 to C3 that do not constitute the effective line YL. Therefore, in the symbol display area including the transmission positions a1 to a3 and c1 to c3, the player can visually recognize the symbols stopped at the stop positions A1 to A3 and C1 to C3 that do not constitute the effective line YL. It becomes a transparent area of invalid symbols (invalid symbol display area).

  The “stop position constituting one invalid line ML” does not mean “one stop position constituting any invalid line ML among a plurality of invalid lines ML”, but “one invalid line ML”. This is intended to be “three stop positions constituting the line ML”. Similarly, “a stop position forming one effective line YL” intends “three stop positions forming one effective line”.

  As described above, the stop positions of the reels 13a to 13c include the stop positions constituting the effective line YL. The stop positions of the reels 13a to 13c include stop positions that do not constitute the effective line YL (stop positions that constitute the invalid line ML).

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a backlight BL as illumination means. The backlight BL is disposed behind the reel sheet attached to each of the reels 13 a to 13 c in the reel unit 13 so as to irradiate light toward the transmission region 16. Moreover, the backlight BL can illuminate the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position.

  Illuminating the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position by the backlight BL is equivalent to illuminating the symbol stop position. Therefore, the backlight BL corresponding to the illumination means can illuminate the stop position of the symbol. In the following description, the phrase “illuminate a symbol stopped at a symbol stop position” corresponds to “illuminate a symbol stop position”.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of backlights BL. Specifically, the backlight BL of the present embodiment illuminates the first upper backlight BA1 that illuminates the symbol stopped at the first upper stage stop position A1 and the first symbol that stops at the second upper stage stop position A2. There is a second upper backlight BA3 that illuminates the symbols stopped at the second upper backlight BA2 and the third upper stop position A3. The first upper stage backlight BA1 corresponds to illumination means for illuminating the first upper stage stop position A1. The second upper stage backlight BA2 corresponds to an illuminating unit that illuminates the second upper stage stop position A2. The third upper stage backlight BA3 corresponds to an illumination unit that illuminates the third upper stage stop position A3.

  The backlight BL includes a first middle backlight BB1 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the first middle stop position B1, a second middle backlight BB2 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the second middle stop position B2, and There is a third middle stage backlight BB3 that illuminates the symbol stopped at the third middle stage stop position B3. The first middle stage backlight BB1 corresponds to an illumination unit that illuminates the first middle stage stop position B1. Further, the second middle stage backlight BB2 corresponds to an illumination unit that illuminates the second middle stage stop position B2. The third middle stage backlight BB3 corresponds to an illuminating unit that illuminates the third middle stage stop position B3.

  Similarly, the backlight BL has a first lower backlight BC1 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the first lower stop position C1, and a second lower backlight BC2 that illuminates a symbol stopped at the second lower stop position C2. And there is a third lower backlight BC3 that illuminates the symbol stopped at the third lower stop position C3. The first lower stage backlight BC1 corresponds to an illumination unit that illuminates the first lower stage stop position C1. Further, the second lower stage backlight BC2 corresponds to an illumination unit that illuminates the second lower stage stop position C2. The third lower stage backlight BC3 corresponds to an illuminating unit that illuminates the third lower stage stop position C3.

  Incidentally, the backlight BL in the present embodiment illuminates the stop position of the symbol on the rotating reel when each of the reels 13a to 13c is rotating. In this way, by illuminating the stop position of the symbol on the rotating reel, the symbol of the rotating reel is compared with the case of not illuminating the stop position of the symbol on the rotating reel. It becomes easy to visually recognize.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means for performing a light emitting 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 units 17 for displaying various information related to the variable game. In the various information display unit 17, for example, the number of bets (number of bets) in a variable game, the number of credits stored internally, and information for notifying an error type when an error is detected are displayed.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a medal slot 18 as a slot into which medals (game media) can be inserted. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 pass through a medal selector provided inside. The medal selector is provided with a medal sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the inserted medal. The medals that have passed through the medal selector are stored in the slot machine 10. In addition, the slot machine 10 is provided with a medal discharge port 24 through which medals are discharged such as paying out and returning medals.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a MAXBET button 20 as a bet number setting operation means for setting the bet number in the variable game. The MAXBET button 20 is provided at a position where the player can operate. When the MAXBET button 20 is operated, the maximum bet number (maximum bet number) allowed in one variation game is bet.

  A settlement switch 21 (so-called settlement button) is provided as a settlement operation means on the lower left side of the MAXBET button 20. The settlement switch 21 is provided at a position where the player can operate. When the settlement switch 21 is operated, the bet medals and the stored and stored credits are settled (refunded).

  Further, a start lever 22 as a start operation means is provided at the right position of the settlement switch 21. And in this embodiment, rotation of each reel 13a-13c is started by operating the start lever 22 after completion of the setting of the maximum bet number. The operation of the start lever 22 for starting the variable game corresponds to the start operation.

  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 first stop button 23a, a second stop button 23b, and a third stop button 23c. The first stop button 23a is operated when stopping the rotation of the rotating first reel 13a. The second stop button 23b is operated when stopping the rotation of the rotating second reel 13b. The third stop button 23c is operated when stopping the rotation of the rotating third reel 13c. Thus, the first stop button 23a corresponds to the first reel 13a, the second stop button 23b corresponds to the second reel 13b, and the third stop button 23c corresponds to the third reel 13c.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols of a plurality of types is set as a combination of symbols to which a prize is awarded on the condition that the award is stopped on the active line YL, that is, a combination of symbols that determines the award. ing.

  As a combination of symbols for which a prize is determined, a combination of symbols for which award of a medal (grant of award medal) is determined as a prize, a combination of a symbol for which a replay is granted as a prize, and a bonus game is granted as a prize Some or all of the symbol combinations can be adopted.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that determine a prize can be stopped on the effective line YL according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery (so-called role lottery) performed internally. By the way, depending on the lottery result of the winning information lottery, there is a case where the combination of symbols defining the award cannot be stopped on the active line YL (so-called “out of case”).

  As for bonus games, it is decided by winning information lottery that the combination of symbols that are determined to be awarded award medals can be stopped on the active line YL as compared to general games that are not bonus games (non-bonus games). This is an advantageous condition that is easy to do. The bonus game is terminated when the bonus game end condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of medals paid out during the bonus game reaches a specified number.

  In the re-game, the player can play the next variable game by automatically setting the bet number inside the machine without newly betting a medal. In replay, the player can play a variable game without consuming medals, but no medals are paid out.

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to specify that a profit is given when a specific symbol is stopped at a stop position of a specific reel among the plurality of reels 13a to 13c. Specifically, the stop position of any one of the first upper stop position A1, the first intermediate stop position B1, and the first lower stop position C1 corresponding to the stop position of the first reel 13a among the plurality of reels 13a to 13c. It is possible to specify that a profit is granted when the cherry symbol is stopped. Thus, in the present embodiment, the first reel 13a corresponds to a specific reel, and the cherry symbol corresponds to a specific symbol.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the cherry symbol stops at the stop positions A1, B1, C1 of the first reel 13a, a profit is given by giving a predetermined number of prize medals. In addition, as a benefit given when the cherry symbols stop at the stop positions A1, B1, C1 of the first reel 13a, a lottery for shifting to the ART state (or the RT state) that is advantageous to the player is possible. It is possible to adopt what is performed, that the transition to the advantageous state is determined, or that replay is given.

  The case where the cherry symbol is stopped at the first upper stop position A1 of the first reel 13a means that the effective line YL is formed when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first upper stop position A1 of the first reel 13a. This is a case where it is permitted by the winning information lottery that the combination of symbols stopped at the stop positions B1 to B3 is stopped on the effective line YL.

  Similarly, when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 of the first reel 13a, the effective line YL is formed when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 of the first reel 13a. The combination of symbols stopped at the stop positions B1 to B3 to be stopped at the effective line YL is permitted by the winning information lottery. The case where the cherry symbol is stopped at the first lower stop position C1 of the first reel 13a means that the effective line YL is formed when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first lower stop position C1 of the first reel 13a. This is a case where it is permitted by the winning information lottery that the combination of symbols stopped at the stop positions B1 to B3 is stopped on the effective line YL.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The slot machine 10 is equipped with a main control board 40 as a main control unit. Further, the main control board 40 executes various processes, calculates various control information (control command, control signal) according to the processing results, and outputs the control information. The slot machine 10 is equipped with a sub control board 41 as a sub control unit. The sub-control board 41 inputs various control information output from the main control board 40, and executes predetermined control based on the control information.

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.

  A first position signal (control information) is input from the reel sensor SE1 to the main control CPU 40a according to the rotation position of the first reel 13a. Further, a second position signal (control information) is input from the reel sensor SE2 to the main control CPU 40a according to the rotation position of the second reel 13b. Similarly, a third position signal (control information) is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE3 according to the rotation position of the third reel 13c. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the rotation and stop of the reels 13a to 13c based on the first position signal to the third position signal. Accordingly, control information from the main control CPU 40a is input to the actuator that rotates the reels 13a, 13b, and 13c of the reel unit 13.

  Further, whenever the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal, control information indicating that the medal is detected is input to the main control CPU 40a. When the door opening sensor KS detects that the door 12 is opened, the main control CPU 40a receives control information indicating that the door 12 is opened from the door opening sensor KS. Further, the control information from the main control CPU 40a is input to the various information display unit 17.

  Further, when the MAXBET button 20 is operated, control information indicating that the MAXBET button 20 is operated is input from the MAXBET button 20 to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the settlement switch 21 is operated, control information indicating that the settlement switch 21 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  When the start lever 22 is operated, control information indicating that the start lever 22 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. When any one of the three stop buttons 23 is operated, control information indicating that the main control CPU 40a is operated from the operated stop button is input.

  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 winning information, a combination of symbols that is allowed to be stopped on the effective line YL among a plurality of types of symbols is defined. In the winning information, if there is winning information in which one kind of symbol combination is defined as a symbol combination that is allowed to stop on the effective line YL, a symbol combination that is allowed to stop on the effective line YL There is also winning information in which combinations of multiple types of symbols are defined.

  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. 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. Since the combination of symbols that are allowed to be stopped on the effective line YL is determined by the lottery information lottery, this corresponds to the determination of the display content that is allowed as the display content that is visible from the transparent region 16.

  The control information (control command, control signal) output from the main control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a is set in an output buffer (not shown) in the main control board 40 and is output in a predetermined control cycle. It is set to an input port (not shown) of the sub control board 41. Then, in the reading process performed by the sub control CPU 41a at a predetermined control cycle, the control information set in the input port of the sub control board 41 is read, and the control information is input to the sub control CPU 41a. Therefore, in the following description, “the main control CPU 40a outputs control information to the sub control CPU 41a” means that the main control CPU 40a outputs various control information directly to the sub control CPU 41a. It doesn't mean that. Specifically, “the main control CPU 40a outputs the control information to the sub control CPU 41a” means that the main control CPU 40a sets the control information in the output buffer in the main control board 40 and stores it in the output buffer. The process of outputting the set control information by the output process (setting to the input port) is performed. Similarly, in the following description, “the sub control CPU 41a inputs control information” means that the control information set in the input port in the sub control board 41 is input by reading the control information. Say.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 has 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 that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 41c is provided.

  Control information from the sub-control CPU 41 a is input to the effect display device 14. In addition, control information from the sub-control CPU 41a is input to the decoration lamp LA. Further, control information from the sub-control CPU 41a is input to the speaker SP. Control information from the sub-control CPU 41a is input to each of the backlights BA1 to BA3, BB1 to BB3, and BC1 to BC3.

  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 rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the slot machine 10.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
When the control information indicating that the main control CPU 40a is operated from various buttons or the like is input, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control defined in the control information. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the various information display units 17 each time by inputting various control information and various controls. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when giving a prize medal by stopping the combination of symbols that determine the payout of medals as a prize on the active line YL, when the credit upper limit is exceeded, Control to discharge more medals.

  Further, when the control information from the settlement switch 21 is input when the credit settlement is permitted, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that the credit medals are discharged (credit is settled). Credit settlement is configured to be acceptable when at least the number of credits is “1 or more”. In addition, when the credit control is performed, the main control CPU 40a outputs, to the sub control CPU 41a, control information that can specify that the credit is settled. Thus, in this embodiment, the function as a payment means is implement | achieved by the process which settles a credit by CPU40a for main control.

  Incidentally, the settlement of credits is restricted (not allowed) when at least one reel 13a, 13b, 13c is rotating. In addition, the payment of credits is restricted when a re-game is awarded or when a combination of symbols that determines the prize medal as a prize stops on the active line YL and the prize medal is awarded. .

  In this embodiment, the credit is settled when the settlement switch 21 is operated. However, the credit is settled when the settlement switch 21 is operated for a predetermined time. You can also. In this case, it is possible to prevent the credit from being settled by touching the settlement switch 21 unexpectedly.

  Further, when the control information from the medal sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets. Further, when the control information from the MAXBET button 20 is input, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets. When the bet amount is set, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information that can specify that the bet number has been set to the sub control CPU 41a. As described above, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the process of setting the betting number (the betting number), thereby realizing the function of the betting number setting control means.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits according to the control information from the MAXBET button 20. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when increasing the number of credits according to the control information from the medal sensor SE4. 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. In this way, a variable game start enabling condition is established in which a variable game can be started by placing the maximum bet amount.

  Subsequently, when the control information from the start lever 22 is input in a state where the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery information lottery. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning information lottery corresponding to the role lottery in response to the start operation. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning information determination random number, refers to the value of the winning information determination random number and the winning information table, and performs the winning information lottery. In addition, when no winning information is won in the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss. In this way, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the winning information lottery corresponding to the role lottery, thereby realizing the function of the role lottery means.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines the winning information, the main control CPU 40a uses the result display information (such as a flag) that can identify combinations of symbols that are allowed to stop on the active line YL in the determined winning information. Store (set) in the RAM 40c.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a can display the result display information that can identify the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed in the determined winning information by the end of the variable game that is the target of the winning information lottery for which the winning information has been determined. Is erased (cleared). In the present embodiment, there is no result display information in the case of an outage, and the main control CPU 40a can specify that it is out of place when no result display information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Has been.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to start a variable game (after performing predetermined processing such as winning information lottery) when the control information from the start lever 22 is input (after winning information lottery and the like), Control information indicating the lottery result (hereinafter referred to as “variable game start command”) is output to the sub-control CPU 41a. Note that the main control CPU 40a inputs the control information from the start lever 22 and starts the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c in a state where the wait time has elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding variable game. The reels 13a to 13c are controlled. Incidentally, you may comprise so that the change game start command to CPU41a for subcontrols may be output according to the start of rotation of each reel 13a-13c.

  Subsequently, when the control information from the stop button 23 is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control for stopping rotation of the reels 13a to 13c corresponding to the control information (hereinafter referred to as “stop control”). . Further, the main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotation positions and stop positions of the reels 13a to 13c based on position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 corresponding to the reels 13a to 13c. That is, the position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 cause the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation status of the reels 13a to 13c during the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c, while the reels 13a to 13c rotate. When not moving (during stop), the main control CPU 40a is made to specify the stop status of the reels 13a to 13c.

  In addition, when the control information from the stop button 23 is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs various control information corresponding to the control information to the sub control CPU 41a. Based on the control information corresponding to the control information from the stop button 23, the sub-control CPU 41a is made aware of the operation status (operation order and operation timing) of the stop button 23.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing at which each stop button 23 is operated based on the selected winning information. Stop the combination. When the main control CPU 40a stops the rotating reels 13a to 13c, it is stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the operation sequence and operation timing of each stop button 23. Based on the control data for stop control, the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. 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. .

  Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c based on the control data for the stop control that does not stop the same kind of symbols at the stop position constituting one effective line YL in the case of the deviation. Take control. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the case of deviation, the same kind of symbols is controlled so as not to stop at the stop position that constitutes one effective line YL. Similarly, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c based on the control data for stop control that does not stop the same kind of symbols at the stop position that constitutes one invalid line ML in the case of a deviation. To control. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the event of a loss, the same kind of symbols is controlled so as not to stop at the stop position constituting one invalid line ML.

  In a general slot machine 10, a prize is often given when a symbol of the same type stops at a stop position of a symbol positioned on a straight line. Therefore, in the case of a loss, it is the same as the valid line YL and the invalid line ML. There may be a player who misunderstands that a prize is awarded when a combination of symbols composed of types of symbols stops. Therefore, in the case of a loss, that is, when no prize is awarded, the player is configured not to stop the combination of symbols composed of the same type of symbols in both the active line YL and the invalid line ML. Can be prevented from being misunderstood, and it is easy to improve interest.

  Subsequently, when the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning determination. 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 on the effective line YL. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies a combination of symbols that are stopped on the effective line YL from the position signal that is input as the rotation of the reels 13a to 13c stops, and the combination of the symbols is the result. It is determined whether or not the display information is a combination of symbols that is allowed to stop on the active line YL.

  In the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a determines that if the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL is a combination of symbols allowed to stop on the effective line YL in the result display information, the result The winning of the combination of symbols allowed to be stopped by the display information is determined. On the other hand, in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a determines that if the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL is not the combination of symbols permitted to stop on the effective line YL in the result display information, the result The non-winning of the combination of symbols permitted to be stopped by the display information is determined.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines a winning combination of symbols that is allowed to be stopped on the active line YL by the result display information in the winning determination, the main control CPU 40a gives a predetermined prize to the symbol combination. Take control.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a prize medal when determining winning of a combination of symbols in which a prize medal is given as a prize. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a re-game when determining winning of a combination of symbols determined to give a re-game as a prize. As a control for giving a replay, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, when determining a winning combination of symbols, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a “winning instruction command”) instructing a combination of symbols determined to be winning to the sub-control CPU 41a.

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 control information such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display contents of the effect display device 14 and the speaker are executed so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the control information. The sound output mode of the SP 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 combination of symbols for which no prize is determined has been stopped on the active line YL. Since the sub-control CPU 41a can also grasp the stop status of each of the reels 13a to 13c, the sub-control CPU 41a can recognize that the combination of symbols for which no prize has been determined has been stopped on the active line YL.

  The sub-control CPU 41a causes a standby state when a predetermined time elapses without inputting control information that can specify that the betting amount has been set after the power is turned on or after the end of the variable game. In addition, when the control information that can specify that the credit is settled is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a standby state. As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the standby state is generated when the credit is settled.

  In the standby state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 14, the sound output of the speaker SP, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp, and the like so as to execute a demonstration effect (a so-called demonstration effect). In addition, when the standby state occurs, the sub control CPU 41a controls the sound output of the speaker SP so that the volume is lower than before the standby state.

  Further, in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby state when the control information that can specify that the betting amount has been set is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the control for executing the demonstration effect. Thus, it can be said that the standby state is a state in which a demonstration effect is executed.

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to detect errors. Specifically, the slot machine 10 detects that the door 12 is opened as an error. Further, in the slot machine 10, it is detected as an error that a problem has occurred in the medal selector due to a clogging of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 in the medal selector.

  In addition, medals are not paid out normally due to a lack of medals stored in the slot machine, or a movable body that is generally called an accessory does not operate normally. Can be adopted as an error.

Hereinafter, specific control related to the error will be described.
When the control information from the door opening sensor KS is input to the main control CPU 40a, control information (hereinafter referred to as a “door error signal”) that can specify that the opening / closing door 12 has been opened is detected. Output to the sub-control CPU 41a. Further, when the main control CPU 40a inputs control information from the door opening sensor KS, the process of outputting a door error signal to the sub control CPU 41a causes the main control CPU 40a to generate an error based on the control information from the door opening sensor KS. This corresponds to the processing to detect. In the present embodiment, the function of the error detection means is realized by the main control CPU 40a performing a process of detecting an error based on the control information from the door opening sensor KS.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines that “a problem has occurred (abnormal)” based on the control information from the medal sensor SE4, control information that can identify that a problem has occurred in the medal selector ( (Hereinafter referred to as “selector error signal”) is output to the sub-control CPU 41a. The process for determining that the main control CPU 40a is “abnormal” based on the control information from the medal sensor SE4 is determined to be “abnormal” on condition that the control information from the medal sensor SE4 is continuously input for a predetermined time. There is a process to do. In addition, the medal sensor SE4 is configured by a plurality of sensors, and control information from the sensor provided on the upstream side in the medal selector is not input for a predetermined time after the control information from the sensor provided on the downstream side is input. There is also a process of determining “abnormal” on the condition of. Further, the process for the main control CPU 40a to determine “abnormal” based on the control information from the medal sensor SE4 corresponds to the process for the main control CPU 40a to detect an error based on the control signal from the medal sensor SE4. To do. In the present embodiment, the function of the error detection unit is realized by the main control CPU 40a performing a process of detecting an error based on the control signal from the medal sensor SE4.

  Further, when detecting an error, the main control CPU 40a controls the various information display units 17 so as to display information that can specify the type of the error. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, based on the information displayed on the various information display unit 17, any error occurs between the opening / closing door 12 being open and a problem occurring in the medal selector. You can identify what you are doing.

  Further, when the door error signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 so as to display an image informing that the open / close door 12 is opened. Further, when the door error signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the speaker SP so as to output a sound (or music or voice) for notifying that the open / close door 12 is opened. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the door error signal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp LA so that it emits light in the light emission mode when the door 12 is opened.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the selector error signal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 14 to display an image informing that a problem has occurred in the medal selector. In addition, when the selector error signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the speaker SP so as to output a sound (or music or sound) for notifying that a problem has occurred in the medal selector. When the selector error signal is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp LA so as to emit light in the light emission mode when a problem occurs in the medal selector.

  Incidentally, when it is determined that the medal is not paid out normally due to a lack of medals stored in the slot machine 10 or the like, the control for detecting the error is as follows. The following controls are conceivable. As a physical configuration, it is conceivable to provide a sensor (hereinafter referred to as “payout detection sensor”) that can detect a medal to be paid out. The control information from the payout detection sensor is preferably input to the main control CPU 40a that controls the payout of medals.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control information from the payout detection sensor has been input after instructing the payout of medals. Further, when the control information from the payout detection sensor is not input in spite of the medal payout, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the medal payout is not normally performed. In the present embodiment, the function of the error detection means is realized by the main control CPU 40a performing the “process for specifying that the medal payout is not normally performed” as described above.

  In addition, when an error is that a movable body that is generally called an accessory does not operate normally, the following control can be considered as a control for detecting the error. As a physical configuration, it is conceivable to provide a sensor for detecting the position of the movable body (hereinafter referred to as “position detection sensor”). Moreover, it is preferable that the control information from a position detection sensor is input into CPU which controls a movable body. Incidentally, in general pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, the sub control CPU among the main control CPU and the sub control CPU often controls the movable body. For this reason, the following description is given on the assumption that control information from the position detection sensor is input to the sub-control CPU 41a.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of determining whether or not control information from the position detection sensor has been input after performing control to move the movable body to a position where the movable body can be detected by the position detection sensor. The sub-control CPU 41a operates normally when no control information is input from the position detection sensor even though the position detection sensor operates the movable body to a position where the movable body can be detected. Identify what is not. In the present embodiment, the function of the error detection means is realized by the sub-control CPU 41a performing the “process for specifying that the movable body is not operating normally” as described above.

  When an error such as “the medal is not paid out normally” or “the movable body is not operating normally” is detected, the effect display device 14 or the decorative lamp is used to produce an effect to notify the error. You may comprise so that it may be performed by LA and the speaker SP.

Next, the control of the backlight BL and the illumination pattern by the backlight BL in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL (BA1 to BA3, BB1 to BB3, BC1 to BC3), so that the backlight BL illuminates the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position. To do. In the present embodiment, the backlight BL that can illuminate the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position that is transmitted through the transmission region 16 as the transmission portion corresponds to the illumination unit. In the present embodiment, the function of the illumination control unit is realized by the sub-control CPU 41a performing a process of controlling the backlight BL corresponding to the illumination unit.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the backlight BL illuminates the symbol (design stop position) by turning on the backlight BL, and the symbol (design stop position) by blinking the backlight BL. There are cases of lighting.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of bets is set, the backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate symbols stopped at all stop positions. Incidentally, in the situation where the bet number can be set in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, and the symbols are stopped at all the stop positions.

  As a specific control, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs control information that can specify that the bet amount has been set from the main control CPU 40a, the backlight is lit so as to illuminate the symbols that are stopped at all stop positions. Control BL. At this time, the backlight BL is lit to illuminate the symbol (the symbol stop position).

  The main control CPU 40a not only receives control information from the MAXBET button 20 (when the MAXBET button 20 is operated) but also inputs control information from the medal sensor SE4 (medal at the medal slot 18). Control information that can specify that the betting amount has been set is output to the sub-control CPU 41a. Therefore, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET button 20 or when a bet number is set by inserting a medal into the medal slot 18, symbols stopped at all stop positions are illuminated by the backlight BL. Will be. At this time, the backlight BL is lit to illuminate the symbol (the symbol stop position).

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate all stop positions when at least some of the reels 13a to 13c are rotating. The sub-control CPU 41a can grasp whether or not the reel is rotating by inputting control information corresponding to control information from the stop button 23 after the input of the variable game start command.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the rotation of some of the reels is stopped, all the stop positions including the stop positions of the reels where the rotation has stopped are illuminated by the backlight BL. However, the stop position of the reel whose rotation has already stopped may be configured not to be illuminated by the backlight BL, and may or may not be illuminated by the backlight BL depending on the lottery result of the winning information lottery. You may comprise so that there may be.

Next, the control of the backlight BL and the illumination pattern of the backlight BL after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, after all the reels 13a to 13c have stopped rotating, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL. If the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL after the rotation of all the reels is a combination of symbols defining a prize, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the backlight after the award is awarded. You may comprise so that BL may be controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a, which is triggered by the establishment of a condition including at least the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c being stopped, will be described below, “after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c has stopped. Control of backlight BL "is performed. In addition, by controlling the backlight BL after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, the backlight BL flashes to illuminate the symbol (the symbol stop position).

  The sub-control CPU 41a may control the backlight BL so as to illuminate only the symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting one effective line YL after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. is there. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a does not control the backlight BL so as to illuminate only the symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting one invalid line ML after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. .

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a illuminates the symbols stopped at all stop positions constituting the effective line YL when the types of symbols stopped at the stop positions constituting one effective line YL are the same. In some cases, the backlight BL is controlled. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that if the type of symbols stopped at some of the stop positions constituting one effective line YL is different from the type of symbols stopped at other stop positions, The backlight BL is not controlled so as to illuminate only the symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting the line YL.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 41a is configured such that even if the type of symbols stopped at some stop positions among the stop positions constituting one effective line YL is different from the type of symbols stopped at other stop positions, In some cases, the backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate only the symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting the effective line YL. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the cherry symbol stops at the first middle stop position B1 constituting the effective line YL among the stopping positions of the first reel 13a, stops all of the stops constituting the effective line YL. In some cases, the backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate only the symbol stopped at the position. However, when the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1 that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a, the sub control CPU 41a sets the effective line YL. The backlight BL is not controlled so as to illuminate only the symbols that are stopped at all the stop positions that are configured.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop positions larger than the number of reels (three in this embodiment) after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. May be controlled. At this time, after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped, the sub control CPU 41a illuminates the symbols that are larger than the number of the reels 13a to 13c and stopped at some of the stop positions.

  In a general slot machine, the number of symbol stop positions constituting the active line YL (or the number of symbols constituting the symbol combination based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery) is the same as the number of reels. There are many. For this reason, the illumination of the backlight BL is intended to point to the effective line YL by illuminating the symbols stopped at the stop positions more than the number of reels with the backlight BL ( Or, it is intended to indicate a symbol combination based on the lottery result of the winning information). In consideration of the above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a larger number of stop positions than the number of reels are provided for the purpose of indicating the effective line YL and indicating the symbol combination based on the lottery result of the winning information. The pattern stopped at the time is not illuminated by the backlight BL.

  Further, when the cherry symbol stops at the stop position of the first reel 13a, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. There is a case. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the backlight BL so as not to illuminate at least one of the symbols stopped at the stop positions of the reels 13b and 13c different from the first reel 13a.

  The sub-control CPU 41a stops at the stop position of the first reel 13a when the cherry symbol stops at the first middle stop position B1 constituting the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a. The backlight BL can be controlled to illuminate only the cherry symbol among the symbols. Further, when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 of the first reel 13a, the sub control CPU 41a stops all of the stops constituting one effective line YL including the stop position where the cherry symbol is stopped. The backlight BL can be controlled so as to illuminate one or more of the symbols stopped at the position.

  On the other hand, if the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1 that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a, the sub-control CPU 41a only receives the cherry symbol. The backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate a plurality of symbols out of the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a.

  When the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1 among the stop positions of the first reel 13a, the sub-control CPU 41a stops at the stop position that forms one effective line YL with the cherry symbol. In some cases, the backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate one or more symbols among symbols stopped at other stop positions in addition to all symbols stopped at the same time. As described above, when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1, the sub-control CPU 41a is stopped at the stop position that constitutes the cherry symbol and one effective line YL. There is a first control for controlling the backlight BL so as to illuminate one or more symbols among symbols stopped at other stop positions in addition to all the symbols performed.

  Further, when the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1 or the first lower stage stop position C1 among the stop positions of the first reel 13a, the sub control CPU 41a stops at the stop position constituting the effective line YL. In some cases, the backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate some symbols. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of reels by illuminating the symbols stopped at other stop positions by the illumination means in addition to some of the symbols stopped at the stop positions constituting the effective line YL. There are cases where the backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate a symbol that is larger than the number and stops at some stop positions. Thus, for the control of the sub-control CPU 41a when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1, the symbols stopped at the stop positions B1 to B3 constituting the effective line YL are used. There is a second control for controlling the backlight BL so as to illuminate some of the symbols.

  By performing the control as described above by the sub-control CPU 41a, a symbol stopped at the stop position in the illumination pattern (illumination mode) as described below is illuminated by the backlight BL.

  4A to 4E show an illumination pattern in which only the symbols stopped at the stop positions of the symbols located on a straight line across the reels 13a to 13c are illuminated by the backlight BL.

The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 4A is an illumination pattern that illuminates only symbols that are stopped at all stop positions constituting one effective line YL.
In addition, the illumination patterns shown in FIGS. 4B to 4E are illumination patterns that illuminate only the symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting one invalid line ML. Specifically, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 4B is an illumination pattern that illuminates only symbols stopped at all the stop positions A1, A2, and A3 constituting one invalid line ML1. Moreover, the illumination pattern shown in FIG.4 (c) is an illumination pattern which illuminates only the symbol stopped in all the stop positions C1, C2, and C3 which comprise one invalid line ML2. Moreover, the illumination pattern shown in FIG.4 (d) is an illumination pattern which illuminates only the symbol stopped in all stop position A1, B2, C3 which comprises one invalid line ML3. Moreover, the illumination pattern shown in FIG.4 (e) is an illumination pattern which illuminates only the symbol stopped in all the stop positions C1, B2, and A3 which comprise one invalid line ML4.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the backlight BL so as to illuminate only the symbols stopped at all stop positions constituting one effective line YL, while one invalid The backlight BL is not controlled so as to illuminate only the symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting the line ML. Therefore, among the illumination patterns shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, the illumination pattern employed in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment is only the illumination pattern shown in FIG. The illumination patterns shown in b) to (e) are not adopted.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the types of symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting one effective line YL are the same, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. The symbol can be illuminated. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the type of symbols stopped at some stop positions among the stop positions constituting one effective line YL is different from the type of symbols stopped at other stop positions. The pattern is not illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 5A to 5F show illumination patterns in which symbols stopped at a number of stop positions greater than the number of reels (three in this embodiment) are illuminated by the backlight BL. Note that the illumination patterns shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F are a part of the illumination patterns in which the symbols stopped at the number of stop positions larger than the number of the reels 13a to 13c are illuminated by the backlight BL. In some cases, the design is illuminated with an illumination pattern (not shown).

  The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (a) is a pattern stopped at the first upper stage stop position A1, the first middle stage stop position B1, the second lower stage stop position C2, the third upper stage stop position A3, and the third middle stage stop position B3. It is an illumination pattern to illuminate. When the symbol is illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5A, the illumination of the backlight BL in the transmissive region 16 is illumination reminiscent of the alphabet “V”.

  For example, since “V” is also an acronym for “Victory”, when a combination of symbols that stipulates that a bonus game is awarded as a prize is stopped on the active line YL, it is shown in FIG. You may make it illuminate a design with an illumination pattern. In this case, the player can specify that the bonus game is given by the illumination pattern shown in FIG.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols that triggers a transition to a state advantageous to the player is stopped on the active line YL, the symbols may be illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. In this case, the player can specify the transition to an advantageous state by the illumination pattern shown in FIG.

  In addition, when a transition to an advantageous state is determined in a transition lottery (for example, an ART lottery) that is advantageous to the player, the design is illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. Also good. In this case, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (a) makes it possible to specify that any combination of symbols on the effective line YL is shifted to an advantageous state.

  In addition, the illumination pattern shown to Fig.5 (a) illuminates the symbol stopped at the 1st upper stage stop position, the 1st middle stage stop position, the 2nd lower stage stop position, the 3rd upper stage stop position, and the 3rd middle stage stop position. On the other hand, it corresponds to an illumination pattern that does not illuminate the symbols stopped at the first lower stop position, the second upper stop position, the second middle stop position, and the third lower stop position.

  The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (b) is a pattern stopped at the first middle stage stop position B1, the second upper stage stop position A2, the second middle stage stop position B2, the second lower stage stop position C2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. It is an illumination pattern to illuminate. When the design is illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5B, the illumination of the backlight BL in the transmissive region 16 is illumination reminiscent of a plus sign “+”.

  For example, since “+” is reminiscent of adding, when a state advantageous to the player is extended (so-called addition is performed), the pattern is illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. You may make it do. Incidentally, when the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery on whether or not to add (so-called extra lottery), it can be specified that the main control CPU 40a has decided to add it. The control information is output to the sub control CPU 41a. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbol with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5B, triggered by the input of control information that can specify that it is determined to be added. It is realizable by comprising so. In this case, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (b) can specify that any combination of symbols on the effective line YL is to be added.

  The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5C includes a first upper stage stop position A1, a first middle stage stop position B1, a first lower stage stop position C1, a second middle stage stop position B2, a third upper stage stop position A3, and a third middle stage stop. It is an illumination pattern which illuminates the symbol stopped at the position B3 and the third lower stop position C3. When the symbol is illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5C, the illumination of the backlight BL in the transmission region 16 is illumination reminiscent of the alphabet “H”.

  For example, since “H” is also an acronym for “Hold”, when the progress of the variable game is stagnant (so-called “freezing”), the pattern is illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. You may do it. Incidentally, when the main control CPU 40a decides whether or not to freeze, when the main control CPU 40a decides to freeze, control information that can specify that the freeze is decided is added to the sub control information. Output to the control CPU 41a. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a turns on the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbol with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (c) when the control information that can specify that the freeze has been determined is input. This can be realized by configuring to control. In this case, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5C can specify that the freeze is performed regardless of the combination of symbols on the effective line YL.

  The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5D is an illumination pattern that illuminates symbols stopped at the first upper stage stop position A1, the second middle stage stop position B2, the second lower stage stop position C2, and the third upper stage stop position A3.

  The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (e) includes a first upper stage stop position A1, a first middle stage stop position B1, a second upper stage stop position A2, a second middle stage stop position B2, a second lower stage stop position C2, and a third middle stage stop. It is an illumination pattern which illuminates the symbol stopped at the position B3 and the third lower stop position C3.

  In addition, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5F includes a first middle stage stop position B1, a first lower stage stop position C1, a second upper stage stop position A2, a second middle stage stop position B2, a second lower stage stop position C2, and a third. It is an illumination pattern which illuminates the symbol stopped at the upper stage stop position A3 and the third middle stage stop position B3.

  For example, when the same type of symbol (in the drawing, watermelon symbol) is stopped at the stop position (the first upper stop position A1, the second middle stop position B2, and the third lower stop position C3) constituting the invalid line ML3. The pattern is illuminated with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the same type of symbol (in the drawing, watermelon symbol) is stopped at the invalid line ML4 (the first lower stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2, and the third upper stop position A3). You may comprise so that a design may be illuminated with the illumination pattern shown to 5 (f).

  As described above, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (e) and the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5 (f) may be properly used depending on the stop position on a straight line where the same kind of symbols is stopped. When the same type of symbol stops at the stop position that constitutes the invalid line ML3, if the backlight BL illuminates with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5E, it is misunderstood as if the invalid line ML3 is the valid line YL. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the fact that the same kind of symbols are stopped at the stop positions of the symbols located on a straight line while suppressing the occurrence of the symbols. Similarly, when the backlight BL illuminates with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5D when the same kind of symbols stop at the stop position that constitutes the invalid line ML4, whether the invalid line ML4 is the valid line YL. Thus, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the fact that the same type of symbols are stopped at the stop positions of the symbols located on a straight line while suppressing the misunderstanding.

  FIGS. 6A to 6C show the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbols are stopped at the first upper stop position A1 that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a. The illumination patterns shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C are a part of the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbols are stopped at the first upper stop position A1 of the first reel 13a. In some cases, the pattern is illuminated with an illumination pattern that is not.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1 on the first reel 13a includes the first upper stage stop position A1 and the first lower stage stop position. There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at C1, the second upper stage stop position A2, the second lower stage stop position C2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 6A is a case where the cherry symbol is stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a, and illuminates a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 6A corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates a plurality of symbols including a cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a among symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. To do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stop position A1 on the first reel 13a includes the first upper stop position A1 and the first middle stop. There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop position B1, the second upper stop position A2, and the second middle stop position B2. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 6B is a case where the cherry symbol is stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a, and illuminates a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. Moreover, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 6B corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates a plurality of symbols including a cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a among symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. To do.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6C, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stage stop position A1 on the first reel 13a includes the first upper stage stop position A1 and the first middle stage. There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop position B1, the second middle stage stop position B2, the second lower stage stop position C2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 6C is when the cherry symbol stops at the stop position of the first reel 13a, and illuminates a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. Moreover, the illumination pattern shown in FIG.6 (c) is corresponded to the illumination pattern which illuminates several symbols including the cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the 1st reel 13a among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the 1st reel 13a. To do. In addition, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 6C is stopped at another stop position in addition to the cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a and the symbol stopped at the stop position constituting one effective line YL. This corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates one or more symbols of the symbols.

  FIGS. 7A to 7D show the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 constituting the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a. The illumination patterns shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D are a part of the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbols are stopped at the first middle stop position B1 of the first reel 13a. In some cases, the pattern is illuminated with an illumination pattern that is not.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 on the first reel 13a includes only the symbol stopped at the first middle stop position B1. There are lighting patterns to illuminate. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 7A corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates only the cherry symbols stopped at the first middle stop position B1 that constitutes the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol stops at the first middle stop position B1 on the first reel 13a includes the first upper stop position A1, the first middle stage. There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop position B1, the second lower stop position C2, the third upper stop position A3, and the third middle stop position B3. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 7B is a case where the cherry symbol is stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a, and illuminates a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. Further, the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 7B corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates a plurality of symbols including the cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. To do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol stops at the first middle stop position B1 on the first reel 13a includes the first middle stop position B1 and the second upper stage. There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop position A2, the second lower stop position C2, the third upper stop position A3, and the third lower stop position C3. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 7 (c) illuminates only the symbol (cherry symbol) stopped at the first middle stop position B1 constituting the effective line YL among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first middle stage stop position B1 on the first reel 13a includes the first middle stage stop position B1 and the second middle stage. There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop position B2 and the third middle stop position B3. At this time, the symbols stopped at the second middle stop position B2 and the third middle stop position B3 may be the same as the cherry symbols stopped at the first middle stop position B1, or different symbols (for example, Watermelon design).

  The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 7 (d) illuminates only the symbols (cherry symbols) stopped at the first middle stop position B1 constituting the effective line YL among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. Moreover, the illumination pattern shown in FIG.7 (d) is corresponded to the illumination pattern which illuminates only the symbol stopped at all the stop positions which comprise one effective line YL.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C show the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first lower stop position C1 that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a. The illumination patterns shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C are a part of the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbols are stopped at the first lower stop position C1 of the first reel 13a. In some cases, the pattern is illuminated with an illumination pattern that is not.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol stops at the first lower stop position C1 on the first reel 13a includes the first upper stop position A1, the first lower stop position. There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at C1, the second upper stage stop position A2, the second lower stage stop position C2, and the third middle stage stop position B3. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 8A is when the cherry symbol stops at the stop position of the first reel 13a, and illuminates a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 8A corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates a plurality of symbols including a cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a among symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. To do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first lower stop position C1 on the first reel 13a includes the first middle stop position B1, the first lower stop There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop position C1, the second middle stop position B2, and the second lower stop position C2. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 8B is a case where the cherry symbol stops at the stop position of the first reel 13a, and illuminates a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 8B corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates a plurality of symbols including a cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a among symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. To do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first lower stop position C1 on the first reel 13a includes the first middle stop position B1, the first lower stop There is an illumination pattern that illuminates the symbols stopped at the stop position C1, the second upper stop position A2, the second middle stop position B2, and the third middle stop position B3. The illumination pattern shown in FIG. 8C is when the cherry symbol stops at the stop position of the first reel 13a, and illuminates a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. It corresponds to an illumination pattern. 8C corresponds to an illumination pattern that illuminates a plurality of symbols including a cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a among symbols stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a. To do.

  As described above, among the stop positions of the first reel 13a corresponding to a specific reel, the nine stop positions are valid only when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first middle stop position B1 constituting the effective line YL. Only the symbols stopped at the three stop positions constituting the line YL can be illuminated by the backlight BL. On the other hand, when the cherry symbol stops at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1 that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a, the effective line YL among the nine stop positions. Only the symbols stopped at the three stop positions that constitute the can not be illuminated by the backlight BL.

  Even if the cherry symbol stops at any stop position of the first reel 13a, only the symbols stopped at all stop positions constituting one invalid line are not illuminated. . That is, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment illuminates only the symbols stopped at all the stop positions constituting one invalid line as the illumination pattern of the illumination means when the specific symbol stops at the stop position on the specific reel. Never do.

Next, based on FIGS. 9A and 9B, the control of the backlight BL and the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when an error is detected will be described.
When an error is detected, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL in a manner in which an error is detected. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a door error signal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL in a manner in which an error is detected. Further, when receiving the selector error signal, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL in a manner in which an error is detected.

  When an error is detected, the sub-control CPU 41a detects the first upper stage stop position A1, the first middle stage stop position B1, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second upper stage stop position A2, the second lower stage stop position C2, the third The backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate symbols stopped at the upper stop position A3, the third middle stop position B3, and the third lower stop position C3 (hereinafter referred to as “first error time control”). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first upper stage stop position A1, the first middle stage stop position B1, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second upper stage stop position A2, the second lower stage stop position C2, the third The symbols stopped at the upper stop position A3, the third middle stop position B3, and the third lower stop position C3 are illuminated by the backlight BL.

  After the first error control, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbols stopped at the second middle stop position B2 among the nine stop positions (hereinafter referred to as “second error”). "Time control"). As a result, as shown in FIG. 9B, only the symbol stopped at the second middle stage stop position B2 is illuminated by the backlight BL.

  When an error is detected, the sub control CPU 41a alternately performs the first error time control and the second error time control. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a switches between the first error time control and the second error time control every predetermined time. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs second error control when a predetermined time elapses after performing the first error control, and performs first error control when a predetermined time elapses after performing the second error control. I do.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the symbols stopped at the stop positions A1 to A3, B1, B3, C1 to C3 are illuminated and only the symbols stopped at the second middle stop position B2 are illuminated. The aspect of illumination by the backlight BL, which is alternately repeated, corresponds to the illumination pattern when an error is detected.

  As described above, when an error is detected, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL in a manner in which an error is detected. That is, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, an error is detected in addition to the illumination pattern after the rotation of all the reels is stopped when the condition including that the rotation of all the reels is stopped is established. Have the lighting pattern of the case.

Next, the control of the backlight BL and the illumination pattern of the backlight BL in the standby state will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the standby state is generated, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL in the standby state.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbols stopped at the first upper stage stop position A1 and the second upper stage stop position A2 (hereinafter referred to as “first standby control”). . Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10A, the symbols stopped at the first upper stage stop position A1 and the second upper stage stop position A2 are illuminated by the backlight BL.

  Further, after the first standby control, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbols stopped at the third upper stage stop position A3 and the third middle stage stop position B3 (hereinafter referred to as “second” This is called "standby control"). As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, the symbols stopped at the third upper stage stop position A3 and the third middle stage stop position B3 are illuminated by the backlight BL.

  Further, after the second standby control, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbols stopped at the second lower stop position C2 and the third lower stop position C3 (hereinafter referred to as “third”. This is called "standby control"). Thereby, as shown in FIG.10 (c), the symbol stopped at the 1st lower stage stop position C1 and the 1st middle stage stop position B1 is illuminated by the backlight BL.

  Further, after the third standby control, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbols stopped at the first middle stop position B1 and the first lower stop position C1 (hereinafter referred to as “fourth”). This is called "standby control"). As a result, as shown in FIG. 10D, the symbols stopped at the first middle stop position B1 and the first lower stop position C1 are illuminated by the backlight BL.

  Further, after the fourth standby control, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL so as to illuminate the symbol stopped at the second middle stop position B2 (hereinafter referred to as “fifth standby control”). Thereby, as shown in FIG.10 (e), the symbol stopped in 2nd middle stage stop position B2 is illuminated by backlight BL.

  Further, after the fifth standby control, the sub control CPU 41a performs the first upper stage stop position A1, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2, the third upper stage stop position A3, and the third lower stage stop position C3. The backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate the symbol that has stopped (hereinafter referred to as “sixth standby control”). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), the vehicle stops at the first upper stage stop position A1, the first lower stage stop position C1, the second middle stage stop position B2, the third upper stage stop position A3, and the third lower stage stop position C3. The design is illuminated by the backlight BL.

  In the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a repeatedly performs the first standby control to the sixth standby control in order. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the standby control every predetermined time. For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs the third standby control when a predetermined time elapses after performing the second standby control, and performs the fourth standby control when the predetermined time elapses after performing the third standby control. I do.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10F, the symbols stopped at the stop positions A1, A2 are illuminated until the symbols stopped at the stop positions A1, C3, B2, A3, C3 are illuminated. The illumination mode of the backlight BL in which is repeated corresponds to the illumination pattern in the standby state.

  In this way, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL in a manner in the standby state as the standby state occurs. That is, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the illumination pattern in the standby state in addition to the illumination pattern after the rotation of all the reels is stopped when the condition including that the rotation of all the reels is stopped is established. have.

Here, the transition of illumination by the backlight BL will be described based on FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 11A, when the start lever 22 is operated and the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is started, all the stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3 are caused by the backlight BL. C1-C3 are illuminated. At this time, the backlight BL does not blink, and illuminates all the stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 in a lighting state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the stop button 23 is operated, the rotation of the first reel 13a and the second reel 13b is stopped, and the third reel 13c is rotated, the backlight BL Thus, all stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 are illuminated. At this time, the backlight BL does not blink, and illuminates all the stop positions A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 in a lighting state.

  And as shown in FIG.11 (c), when rotation of all the reels 13a-13c stops, the symbol stopped in the stop position by the backlight BL will be illuminated by the backlight BL. In addition, in FIG.11 (c), the case where the symbol stopped in the stop position with the illumination pattern shown in FIG.5 (f) illuminates is shown. At this time, the backlight BL blinks and illuminates the symbols (design stop positions) stopped at the stop positions B1, C1, A2, B2, C2, A3, and B3.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), when an error is detected, the design (the stop position of the design) is illuminated by the backlight BL in the manner in which the error is detected. Thus, when an error is detected, the illumination mode by the backlight BL is switched to the mode when an error is detected.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.11 (e), when a standby state arises, a design (symbol stop position) is illuminated by the backlight BL in a mode in the standby state. Thus, when the standby state occurs, the mode of illumination by the backlight BL is switched to the mode in the standby state.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In a general slot machine, a symbol combination is configured by each symbol of each reel 13a to 13c, so the number of symbols constituting the symbol combination is the same as the number of reels, or In many cases, the number of symbols constituting the symbol combination is smaller than the number of reels.

  For this reason, by illuminating a number of symbols larger than the number of reels (three in this embodiment), it is possible to easily recognize that the illumination is not for informing the effective line YL or the combination of symbols. it can. Therefore, by illuminating a number larger than the number of reels, it becomes easy to understand that the effective line YL and the combination of symbols are not shown, and it is easy to improve the interest.

  (2) When a specific symbol stops at a symbol stop position on a specific reel, if all symbols at one stop position constituting one effective line are illuminated in addition to the specific symbol, the specific reel stop position It is difficult to understand whether a specific symbol has been stopped or whether a combination of symbols on an active line is being reported, and this may cause misunderstanding.

  Therefore, when the cherry symbol (specific symbol) stops at a stop position that does not constitute the effective line YL among the symbol stop positions on the first reel 13a (specific reel), the cherry symbol and one effective line YL are configured. In addition to all symbols stopped at the stop position, one or more symbols among the symbols stopped at other stop positions can be illuminated by the backlight BL. In addition, when the cherry symbol stops at a stop position that does not constitute the effective line YL among the symbol stop positions on the first reel 13a, a part of the symbols stopped at the stop position that constitutes one effective line YL is backlit BL. It was possible to illuminate. This makes it difficult to cause misunderstandings and makes it easy to understand that the cherry symbol corresponding to the specific symbol has stopped at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a corresponding to the specific reel.

  (3) When the cherry symbol (specific symbol) stops at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a corresponding to the specific reel, a plurality of symbols out of the symbols stopped at the stop position on the first reel 13a are backlit. Illuminated by BL (illuminating means). This makes it easy to understand that the cherry symbol has stopped at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a, making it easier to improve the interest.

  Also, in general, in a gaming machine configured to be able to specify that a profit is granted when a specific symbol is stopped on a specific reel, it stops at the stop position of the symbol on each reel constituting the active line. It is merely defined that a profit is given to a combination of symbols, and it merely shows that “a profit is given when a specific symbol stops on a specific reel”.

  Therefore, if there is a player who specifies that a benefit is given from the situation that “the specific symbol has stopped at the stop position of the symbol on the specific reel”, “the symbol that has stopped at the stop position of the symbol constituting the active line” Some players specify that a benefit is granted from a "combination of".

  For this reason, the former player can easily understand that the cherry symbol has stopped when the cherry symbol is illuminated, but the latter player can see where the actual effective line is. May be difficult. Therefore, instead of illuminating only one cherry symbol stopped at the stop position of the first reel 13a, the illumination is performed by illuminating a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a. However, it is easy to understand that it does not indicate an effective line, and it can be easily understood for both the former player and the latter player, and it is easy to improve the interest.

  (4) If there is a player who specifies that a profit is given from the situation that "a specific symbol has stopped on a specific reel", a profit is given from "a combination of symbols stopped at the stop position of each reel" Some players specify that. However, when a specific symbol stops at a stop position (specific stop position) that constitutes an effective line among the stop positions of a specific reel, it is not possible to mislead the player even if only the specific symbol is illuminated. Few.

  In a situation where the possibility of misunderstanding such a player is low, only the cherry symbol (specific symbol) can be illuminated on the first reel 13a (specific reel), while in the situation where the player is likely to misunderstand. A plurality of symbols are illuminated on the first reel 13a. Thus, according to the situation, by illuminating the design of the first reel 13a where the cherry design is stopped, even if the situation changes, it is easy for the player to understand and to improve the interest.

  (5) When the cherry symbol (specific symbol) stops at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a corresponding to the specific reel, a plurality of symbols among the symbols stopped at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a While illuminated, at least one of the symbols stopped at the symbol stop position on the other reel is not illuminated. As a result, the degree of attention to the first reel 13a on which the cherry symbol is stopped can be further increased, so that it is easy to understand that the cherry symbol has stopped at the stop position of the symbol on the first reel 13a. It becomes easy.

  (6) In a situation where the types of symbols stopped at the stop position (specific stop position) constituting one effective line YL are the same and the combination of symbols is easily understood by the player, all of the components constituting the effective line YL The symbol stopped at the stop position can be illuminated by the backlight BL (illuminating means). Thereby, it becomes easy to understand the stop positions of the symbols constituting the effective line YL, and it is easy to improve the interest.

  On the other hand, in the situation where some of the symbols that are stopped at the stop position that constitutes one active line YL are different from other symbol types and it is difficult for the player to understand the combination of symbols, Only the symbols that are stopped at all the stop positions are not illuminated by the backlight BL. Thus, by not performing lighting that may cause misunderstanding, it becomes easy for the player to understand and to improve the interest.

  (7) After all the reels 13a to 13c stop rotating, only one symbol stopped at all stop positions (specific stop positions) constituting one effective line YL may be illuminated. Only the symbols stopped at all stop positions (non-specific stop positions) constituting the invalid line ML are not illuminated. In this way, by illuminating only the symbols stopped at all stop positions constituting one invalid line ML, illumination that may cause misunderstanding as if the invalid line is an effective line is not performed. Thereby, it can suppress that misunderstanding arises, it becomes easy for a player to understand, and it becomes easy to aim at improvement of interest.

  (8) When the cherry symbol (specific symbol) stops at the stop position (specific stop position) constituting the effective line YL among the stop positions on the first reel 13a corresponding to the specific reel, the cherry symbol stops when the cherry symbol stops One or more symbols among the symbols stopped at the stop position constituting the effective line YL including the position are illuminated. This makes it easy to understand that the cherry symbol has stopped at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a, making it easier to improve the interest.

  (9) Generally, the situation where the credit is settled is considered when the player interrupts the game. Therefore, it is assumed that the player who plays the next variation game is a player who is different from the player who operated the settlement switch 21 (the settlement operation means) (the player who performed the previous variation game). For this reason, in the standby state caused by the payment of the credit, the backlight BL (illuminating means) illuminates with the illumination pattern in the standby state, so that the standby state is notified by illumination by the backlight BL. be able to.

  In addition, when the player who performs the next variable game plays a game, if the backlight BL illuminates the pattern with the illumination pattern after all the reels have stopped rotating in the previous variable game, It makes you think about what the lighting means and can be confusing. However, if the backlight BL illuminates the pattern with the illumination pattern after all the reels have stopped rotating in the previous variation game, the backlight BL illuminates with the illumination pattern in the standby state if it enters the standby state. I do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the next player from being confused and to easily improve the interest.

  (10) When an error is detected, the backlight BL as the illumination means illuminates in the illumination pattern when detecting the error (a mode when the error is detected). Thereby, it becomes easy to understand that an error has been detected by illumination by the backlight BL, and it becomes easier to improve the interest.

  (11) By inserting medals as game media into the medal insertion slot 18 (insertion slot), all symbols at the stop positions are illuminated by the backlight BL (illuminating means). For this reason, lighting by the backlight BL makes it easier for the player to understand that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 18 and has begun preparations for starting the next variable game, and it is easy to improve the interest.

  (12) By operating the MAXBET button 20 (betting number operating means), the symbols at all the stop positions are illuminated by the backlight BL (illuminating means). For this reason, the player can easily understand that the MAXBET button 20 has been operated by the illumination by the backlight BL and has begun preparations for starting the next variable game, and it is easy to improve the interest.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, there may be a symbol (hereinafter referred to as “sun symbol TZ”) arranged only on some of the reels 13a to 13c. For example, a reel on which the sun symbol TZ is arranged among the reels 13a to 13c is referred to as a third reel 13c.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12A, the sun symbol TZ stops at the stop position (in the above embodiment, the third middle stop position B3) that constitutes the effective line YL among the symbol stop positions on the third reel 13c. In this case, the backlight BL may be controlled so as to illuminate only the sun symbol TZ.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the stop position on the third reel 13c is set to a stop position that does not constitute the effective line YL (in the above embodiment, the third upper stop position A3 or the third lower stop position C3). When the sun symbol TZ is stopped, the backlight BL may be controlled so as to illuminate only the sun symbol TZ.

  It is assumed that a prize is set for a combination of symbols in which the sun symbol TZ is stopped at the stop position constituting the effective line YL among the stop positions on the third reel 13c. In this case, when the sun symbol TZ stops at a stop position that constitutes the effective line YL among the stop positions on the third reel 13c, only the sun symbol TZ may be illuminated by the backlight BL. . On the other hand, when the sun symbol TZ stops at a stop position that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions on the third reel 13c, the sun symbol TZ stops at the stop position on the third reel 13c. Regardless, there is a risk that the player may feel uncomfortable because no prize is awarded. For this reason, when the sun symbol TZ stops at a stop position that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions of the third reel 13c, it is configured that only the sun symbol TZ is illuminated by the backlight BL. It is not preferable.

  In addition, it is assumed that no prize is determined for a combination of symbols in which the sun symbol TZ is stopped at the stop position constituting the effective line YL among the stop positions on the third reel 13c. In this case, when the sun symbol TZ stops at a stop position that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions on the third reel 13c, only the sun symbol TZ may be illuminated by the backlight BL. . On the other hand, when the sun symbol TZ is stopped by the backlight BL when the sun symbol TZ stops at the stop position constituting the effective line YL among the stop positions on the third reel 13c, as if a prize is awarded. There is a risk of misunderstanding by the player. For this reason, when the sun symbol TZ stops at the stop position constituting the effective line YL among the stop positions on the third reel 13c, it is configured that only the sun symbol TZ is illuminated by the backlight BL. It is not preferable.

  In the slot machine 10 in the above embodiment, the number of effective lines YL is one, but there may be a plurality of effective lines YL. For example, some or all of the invalid lines ML1 to ML4 in the above embodiment may be used as the valid line YL. Moreover, the stop position which comprises the effective line YL may not be the stop position located on a straight line. For example, the effective line YL may be configured by a first lower stage stop position C1, a second middle stage stop position B2, and a third lower stage stop position C3, or the first middle stage stop position B1 and the second middle stage stop position. You may make it comprise from B2 and the 3rd lower stage stop position C3.

  In the above embodiment, the number of symbol stop positions on all reels may not be the same. Moreover, the stop position of the symbol on the reel may not be plural but single. For example, the symbol stop positions on the first reel 13a and the second reel 13b are three stop positions as in the above embodiment, while the symbol stop position on the third reel 13c is only the third middle stop position B3. Good. In this case, the number of stop positions of the entire symbol is seven.

  In the above embodiment, the fact that the door 12 is opened and a problem has occurred in the medal selector is adopted as an error. However, as illustrated in the above embodiment, the medal is not paid out normally. The fact that the movable body does not operate normally may be adopted as an error, and other events may be adopted as errors. Further, it is not always necessary to adopt as an error that the door 12 has been opened and a problem has occurred in the medal selector. It may be adopted as an error.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a controls the backlight BL. However, the main control CPU 40a may control the backlight BL. In this case, the function of the illumination control means is realized by the main control CPU 40a performing the process of controlling the backlight BL.

  In the above embodiment, the control of the backlight BL performed by the sub-control CPU 41a after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped is when the combination of symbols defining the prize on the effective line YL is stopped. It may be configured to be performed. That is, when the combination of symbols that determine the prize on the active line YL is not stopped, the sub-control CPU 41a does not control the backlight BL after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. You may comprise.

  -In the above embodiment, even if the type of symbols stopped at some of the stop positions constituting the effective line YL is different from the type of symbols stopped at other stop positions, one effective line You may comprise so that only the symbol stopped at all the stop positions which comprise YL may be illuminated. At this time, it is preferable that the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL is a combination of symbols that determines a prize.

  In the above embodiment, when the cherry symbol stops at the stop position (in the above embodiment, the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1) that does not constitute the effective line YL among the stop positions of the first reel 13a. In addition, the backlight BL may be controlled so as to illuminate only the cherry symbols.

  In the above embodiment, at least one of the first control and the second control as the control of the sub control CPU 41a when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1 on the first reel 13a. You may comprise so that one control may be performed. Further, as the control of the sub-control CPU 41a when the cherry symbol is stopped at the first upper stop position A1 or the first lower stop position C1 on the first reel 13a, either the first control or the second control is performed. You may comprise so that it may not exist.

  -It is not necessary to use the illumination pattern of the backlight BL of FIG. 5 in the said embodiment in the usage example illustrated in the said embodiment. For example, the backlight BL may be configured to illuminate with the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5A when an extra is performed, or the illumination pattern shown in FIG. 5B when a bonus game is given. The backlight BL may be configured to illuminate.

  In the above embodiment, the backlight BL is configured to illuminate the symbols stopped at the symbol stop positions on the reels 13a to 13c, but the transmission positions a1 to a3, b1 to b3, c1 to the transmission region 16 are configured. You may comprise so that the symbol stopped in the symbol stop position in each reel 13a-13c may be illuminated by displaying an image on c3. Thus, in the said embodiment, although the symbol of each stop position was illuminated from the back surface (back side) of each reel 13a-13c with the backlight BL, the symbol of each stop position was illuminated from the surface (front side) of each reel 13a-13c. May be configured to illuminate. In this case, for example, in the above embodiment, “the backlight BL is controlled so as to illuminate the symbol stopped at the second middle stop position B2” is described as “illuminating the symbol stopped at the second middle stop position B2. The effect display device 14 is controlled to do so. " Moreover, when the design (or the stop position of the symbol) stopped at each stop position by the effect display device 14 is illuminated, the effect display device 14 functions as an illumination unit.

  In the above embodiment, the following illumination pattern is used as the backlight BL illumination pattern when the cherry symbol (specific symbol) stops at any of the symbol stop positions on the first reel 13a (specific reel). There may be. For example, all symbols stopped at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a where the cherry symbols are stopped are illuminated, while all symbols stopped at the symbol stop positions on the other reels 13b and 13c are not illuminated. There may be an illumination pattern. In addition, there may be an illumination pattern for illuminating a plurality of symbols other than the cherry symbol among the stop positions on the first reel 13a. At this time, with respect to the symbols stopped at the symbol stop positions on the other reels 13b and 13c, all symbols may be illuminated, some symbols may be illuminated, or all symbols may be illuminated. You don't have to.

  In the above embodiment, the specific reel may be the second reel 13b or the third reel 13c instead of the first reel 13a. For example, when the second reel 13b is a specific reel, it can be specified that a profit is given when the cherry symbol stops at the symbol stop position on the second reel 13b. Further, when the second reel 13b is a specific reel, the second middle stop position B2 corresponds to the stop position of the symbols constituting the effective line YL in the specific reel.

  Further, the specific reel is not limited to one reel, and a plurality of reels may be the specific reel. For example, the first reel 13a and the second reel 13b may be specified reels. In this case, if the cherry symbol (specific symbol) stops at the symbol stop position on the first reel 13a and further the cherry symbol stops at the symbol stop position on the second reel 13b, a profit is given. Configured to be identifiable. Further, when the first reel 13a and the second reel 13b are specified reels, the first middle stop position B1 and the second middle stop position B2 are the stop positions of the symbols constituting the effective line YL in the specific reel. Applicable.

  In the above embodiment, the backlight BL is turned on to illuminate the symbol (the symbol stop position) by controlling the backlight BL after the rotation of all the reels 13a to 13c is stopped. May be.

  In the above embodiment, without inputting control information (control information that can specify that the start lever 22 has been operated) that can specify that a variable game has started even after the number of bets has been set. When the predetermined time has elapsed, a standby state may be generated.

  -In the standby state of the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the symbol stopped at all the stop positions may not be illuminated by the backlight BL. In this case, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL in the standby state is an illumination pattern that does not illuminate the symbols stopped at all stop positions.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when an error is detected, you may comprise so that the symbol which stopped at all the stop positions may not be illuminated by the backlight BL. In this case, the illumination pattern of the backlight BL when an error is detected is an illumination pattern that does not illuminate symbols stopped at all stop positions.

  In the above-described embodiment, there are cases where the symbol that stops at the stop position is illuminated or not, but the symbol is illuminated depending on the illumination intensity (intensity of light intensity) by the backlight BL. May be. Specifically, in the scene where the symbol is illuminated in the above embodiment, the intensity of the backlight BL may be increased (higher) than in the scene where the symbol is not illuminated in the above embodiment. And in the scene which does not illuminate a symbol in the said embodiment, you may make the brightness of the backlight BL weaker (lower) than the scene which illuminates a symbol in the said embodiment. That is, “illuminate” in the above embodiment has a higher intensity of illumination than “do not illuminate” in the above embodiment, and “do not illuminate” in the above embodiment “illuminate” in the above embodiment. It is good also as that the light intensity illuminated is weaker than.

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. When the BET button is operated, the control information from the BET button is input to the main control CPU 40a, and the main control CPU 40a takes the bet number (the number of bets) when the control information is input. Configure to set. In this case, the BET button here also corresponds to the betting number setting operation means.

  -You may apply the said embodiment to a pachinko game machine. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a reel-type (drum-type) display device, a design (or a stop position of the design) arranged on the reel may be illuminated by a backlight BL or the like. In addition to mechanical drums, pachinko machines and slot machines that display reels on a liquid crystal screen are configured to illuminate (or not illuminate) the reel symbols displayed on the liquid crystal screen with image effects. May be.

  -You may apply the said embodiment to the gaming machine which can give the penalty which produces a disadvantage to a player. For example, when the second stop button 23b or the third stop button 23c is not permitted to be operated first among the three stop buttons 23, the second stop button 23b or the third stop button 23c is operated first. You may comprise so that a penalty may be provided at the opportunity. Further, for example, when a penalty is awarded, it may be configured so that the transition to a state advantageous to the player is not determined, and the extension of the period during which the state becomes advantageous (so-called addition) is not performed. You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 14, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP may be controlled by dedicated CPUs. At this time, each CPU may be provided on a single control board, or may be provided on a different control board. Further, along with the provision of each CPU, a ROM or a RAM managed by each CPU may be provided. For example, an overall control board (relay board) is provided, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 14 separately from the overall control board, an audio control board that specially controls the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA and backlight BL A lamp control board that specially controls the lamp may be provided. In this case, the overall control board, the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board correspond to the sub control board.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The reel includes a first reel, a second reel disposed on the right side of the first reel, and a third reel disposed on the right side of the second reel, The transmitting part is configured to transmit three symbols for each reel, and the stop position of the symbols of the first reel includes a first upper stop position located at the upper stage and a middle position. There are a first middle stop position and a first lower stop position located at the lower stage, and the second reel design position located at the upper stage and the second upper stop position located at the middle stage at the stop position of the symbol of the second reel There are a second middle stop position and a second lower stop position located at the lower stage, and the stop positions of the symbols of the third reel include a third upper stop position located at the upper stage and a second upper stage stop position located at the middle stage. 3 Middle stop position and 3rd lower stop position located in the lower stage. Of the illumination patterns by the illumination means after the rotation of all reels has stopped, the illumination pattern for illuminating the symbols stopped at a number of stop positions greater than the number of reels is the first upper stop position. Illuminating symbols stopped at the first middle stage stop position, the second lower stage stop position, the third upper stage stop position, and the third middle stage stop position, while the first lower stage stop position and the second upper stage stop position are illuminated. There is an illumination pattern that does not illuminate the symbols stopped at the position, the second middle stop position, and the third lower stop position.

  (B) It is provided with an insertion slot through which game media can be inserted, and the illumination control means controls the illumination means so as to illuminate symbols at all stop positions when a game medium is inserted into the insertion slot. To do.

  (C) provided that a bet number setting control means for setting a bet number in a variable game is triggered when the bet number setting operation means is operated, wherein the lighting control means indicates that the bet number in the variable game is set; The illumination means is controlled so as to illuminate all symbols at the stop positions.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13a-13c ... Reel, 14 ... Production display device, 16 ... Transmission area, 21 ... Settlement switch, 22 ... MAXBET button, 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, BL (BA1 ~ BA3, BB1 to BB3, BC1 to BC3) ... backlight, LA ... decorative lamp, SP ... speaker.

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged;
A transmission part arranged on the front side of the reel and capable of transmitting a part of the symbols in the reel whose rotation has stopped;
Illumination means capable of illuminating the symbol stopped at the symbol stop position that is transmitted by the transmission unit;
Illumination control means for controlling the illumination means;
A checkout means for paying credits when the checkout operation means is operated,
The illumination pattern by the illumination means after all the reels have stopped rotating includes a lighting pattern that is larger than the number of the reels and that illuminates the symbols stopped at some stop positions,
When the credit is settled, a standby state occurs,
The illumination pattern by the illumination means includes an illumination pattern in the standby state,
The stop position of each reel has a specific stop position and a non-specific stop position,
An effective line is configured by the specific stop position of each reel, and an invalid line is configured by including the non-specific stop position,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the illumination pattern by the illumination means after the rotation of all the reels does not include an illumination pattern that illuminates a stop position of the symbol constituting one invalid line. An error detection means for detecting an error;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination pattern by the illumination unit includes an illumination pattern when an error is detected .

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