JP6650669B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet amount is set, and based on the start operation being performed, a game machine such as a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed or a game ball is played by a launch device in a game area. There is a pachinko gaming machine which variably displays a plurality of types of identification information when a game medium wins in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  In addition, a demonstration effect that is executed when a state in which a game is not progressing after the end of the game continues. The demonstration effect is an effect performed irrespective of the progress of the game.

  Further, a continuous effect performed over a plurality of games is known. Since the continuous effect is performed over a plurality of games, the data amount is generally larger than the effect data of the effect performed only in one game. Therefore, when the effect data of the continuous effect is transferred from the ROM to a predetermined area of the RAM, a larger overhead is required than when other effect data is transferred from the ROM to a predetermined area of the RAM.

  Therefore, in order to prevent unnecessary overhead required for reading the effect data of the continuous production from the ROM and writing it to the RAM, a slot machine that inhibits the execution of the demonstration production during the continuous production is known (for example, there is known a slot machine). And Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-023123 A

  Note that, for example, even if a condition advantageous to the player is established, an effect indicating that the condition advantageous to the player is not established may be executed in the production in the middle of the continuous production. In addition, even if the condition advantageous to the player is satisfied, if the game is not executed after the effect indicating that the advantageous condition is not satisfied in the production in the middle of the continuous production, it is advantageous for the player. It is conceivable that the effect is left as it is to indicate that the condition is not satisfied.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately perform notification that a condition advantageous to a player has been established.

(1) A gaming machine (slot machine 1, sparrow ball, arepachi) capable of playing a game,
Variable display means (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying identification information;
Special information notifying means (effect control board 90) for notifying information capable of specifying whether or not a special condition is satisfied in relation to derivation of the display result of the variable display;
After the display result of the variable display means is derived, a demonstration effect is performed based on the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed without the player performing a predetermined operation for performing a new variable display on the variable display means. Possible production control means,
With
The special information notification means,
Even when the special condition is satisfied (special role is won), non-special information that can specify that the special condition is not satisfied can be notified (a non-winning suggestion effect is executed),
Upon notification of the non-special information when the special condition is satisfied, when the non-special information after notifying the prior Kisho constant operation (bet operation) has been performed by the player, or the non specials to come to the predetermined operation after the notification has passed the specified time without being effected by the player, the special condition is broadcast specials which can specify that you are satisfied (execution revival effect),
The effect control means ,
When the power saving mode is set, a power saving demonstration effect is executed as the demonstration effect, and when the power saving mode is not set, the power saving demonstration effect is performed as the demonstration effect. Different normal demonstration effects can be performed,
If the non-special information is notified when the special condition is satisfied, the demonstration effect is not executed even if the specific time has elapsed without the predetermined operation being performed by a player ,
If the non-special information is notified when the power saving mode is not set and the special condition is not satisfied, the predetermined time elapses without the predetermined operation being performed by the player. We usually perform demonstration effects,
If the non-special information is notified when the power saving mode is set and the special condition is not satisfied, the power saving mode is set when the specific time elapses without the predetermined operation being performed by the player. Perform power demonstrations,
It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify that the special condition is satisfied.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
After the display result of the variable display means is derived, the effect control means (effect control board 90) for executing the demonstration effect based on the demonstration condition (demonstration effect start condition, 60 seconds elapsed from the end of the game) established. Prepared,
The non-operation condition may be the same condition as the demonstration condition.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify that the special condition is satisfied when starting the demonstration effect.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The notification of the special information when the predetermined operation is performed and the notification of the special information when the non-operation condition is satisfied may be performed in a common notification mode.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify that the special condition is satisfied. Further, the control load can be reduced without complicating the control.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The special condition includes a first special condition (REG bonus) and a second special condition (BIG bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special condition,
In the case where the special information is notified after the non-special information is notified, a rate at which the second special condition is satisfied may be high.

  According to such a configuration, the player's sense of expectation can be suitably maintained.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The effect control means includes setting means for setting a normal state and a power saving state,
When the demonstration effect is performed, a normal demonstration effect is performed when the normal state is set by the setting unit, and a power-saving demonstration effect is performed when the power saving state is set by the setting unit. It may be executed.

  According to such a configuration, processing for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (5),
The normal demonstration effect may be an effect in which an effect for a specific time is repeated, and the power-saving demonstration effect may be an effect in which the effect means is kept in a specific state.

  According to such a configuration, processing for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
Abnormality detection means for detecting a predetermined abnormality,
Abnormality notification means for performing notification in response to detection of an abnormality;
Notification setting means for setting a notification level by the abnormality notification means,
With
When the notification level is set to a predetermined level, the abnormality notification unit does not notify even if an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit, while the abnormality detection unit detects an abnormality in the timekeeping-related processing. Sometimes, regardless of the notification level, the occurrence of the abnormality may be stored in association with the timing information.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the abnormality while reducing the trouble caused by the notification.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), when an error (abnormality) occurs during the game, an error signal (security signal) is output after the game is over, and there is a payout. If an error occurs during the game, the output of the error signal may be started before the external output of the payout signal is completed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the occurrence timing of the error.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main control unit. It is a figure for explaining the production screen where output control is carried out to a liquid crystal display by a sub control part. It is a figure for explaining warning information performed by a sub control part. FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing error notification executed by a sub control unit. It is a figure for explaining an effect menu performed by a sub control part. It is a figure for explaining demonstration production performed by a sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the demonstration effect performed by a sub control part. It is a figure for explaining a change screen of a power saving mode. It is a figure showing the production mode of the demonstration production after the setting was changed on the change screen of the power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the start condition of the demonstration effect by a sub control part. It is a timing chart for explaining a flow until a demonstration effect is started for each effect mode. It is a timing chart for explaining the flow from the execution of the effect menu to the start of the demonstration effect. It is a figure for explaining the modification of the start timing of the demonstration production after the end of the change state of the power saving mode. It is a figure for explaining the modification of the start timing of the demonstration production after the end of the change state of the power saving mode. It is a figure for explaining the modification at the time of browsing a game history during demonstration production. It is the figure which showed the execution timing of "non-winning suggestion production" and "resurrection production (winning suggestion production)" in special condition notification production. Display screen of "non-winning suggestion effect" and "resurrection effect" when executing "non-winning suggestion effect" that indicates that the special condition does not hold even when the special condition is satisfied It is a figure showing an example. When the special condition is not satisfied, the display screen example of “non-winning suggestion effect” and “normal background effect” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition does not hold FIG. It is a figure showing execution timing of each production in special condition notification production. When the special condition is not satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” is executed to indicate that the special condition is not satisfied. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of “Demonstration effect”. It is the figure which showed the execution timing of each effect in the special condition notification effect when the settlement switch 10 was operated as a non-operation condition. In the case where the start of the sound output of the resurrection effect and the start of the screen display of the resurrection effect are performed at the same time, even when the special condition is satisfied, it is suggested that the special condition is not satisfied. It is a figure showing execution timing of “non-winning suggestion production” and “rebirth production” when performing “production”. It is a figure showing execution timing of each production in a special condition notification production when an operation to display a production menu on the liquid crystal display 51 was performed as a non-operation condition. When the special condition is not satisfied, the display screen example of the “non-winning suggestion effect” and the “production menu” when executing the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition does not hold is shown. ing.

  Embodiments for implementing a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

  A slot machine as an embodiment of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. I have.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three continuous symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. A plurality of mutually identifiable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order, each of which includes 21 symbols. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, middle, lower, and upper tiers, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other, and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4). In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back are provided for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. , Are provided. The reel LED 55 includes twelve LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. The liquid crystal display 51 is provided with a transparent region 51 b corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display region 51 a and a transparent window 3. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side. A light guide plate (not shown) for irradiating the display region 51a from the back surface side is provided on the back surface of the display region 51a, and further, on the back surface, the transmission region 51b of the display region 51a is excluded. A concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside is provided in the region. The liquid crystal display 51 is a display device capable of changing the display mode by controlling the liquid crystal element to either a state in which the light emitted from the light guide plate is transmitted or a state in which the light is not transmitted.

  In the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). The MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits The adjustment switch 10 operated when the medals used in the game are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the bet amount are returned), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the reels 2L, 2C Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotations of 2R and 2R, respectively, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotating, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop. Alternatively, it is referred to as a final stop.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 displaying the number of medals stored as credits, and shows the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and the contents of the error when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 for notifying by light that the bet number is set to 1, a 2 BET LED 15 for notifying by light that the bet number is set to 2, and a setting of 3 bet numbers A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that a game has been inserted, a request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (because a certain period of time has not elapsed since the last game started, reel rotation starts Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet amount by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by light that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid. Have been.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state described later and a hit state described later by a predetermined key operation, as shown in FIG. The set value display 24 displays the current set value while the set value is being changed or the set value is being checked, and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined timing ), A strike switch 36a for selecting the valid / invalid of the strike function to be controlled, an automatic settlement process (a process of adjusting (returning) a medal stored as a credit regardless of a player's operation at a predetermined opportunity) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled in (1), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are connected to a hopper tan described below provided inside the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 (see FIG. 4) for selectively switching to one of the medal payout port 34a and the medal payout port 9 side. A medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 (see FIG. 4) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively detected inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. The reel unit 2 includes possible reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 4), and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. The hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout port 9, and a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. 4) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a for detecting that the stored amount of medals has become equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank 35 has become full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and normally functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stopped state. In a setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (a payout rate) of an internal lottery described later, and a power supply operated when turning on / off the power supply A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b is provided on the front of the power supply box 100 because the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk having the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who has the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the clerks at the game arcade. Operation is allowed.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets set according to the game state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. When medals are inserted in more than the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, the medals are added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of the winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle section of the reel 2C, and the middle section of the reel 2R, that is, the middle row, is a winning line. Stipulated. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the prize is arranged in the prize line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set separately from the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of the symbols arranged on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of the symbols constituting the specific prize is arranged on the prize line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are invalid. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that wins when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, a symbol forming a specific winning on the winning line LN is formed. This is to make it easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper line of the reel 2L, the upper line of the reel 2C, and the upper line of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the lower line of the invalid line LM1, which are set over the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper line. , The lower line of the reel 2C, the lower line of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols horizontally arranged in the lower line, the upper line of the reel 2L, the middle line of the reel 2C, the lower line of the reel 2R, that is, the lower line There are four types of invalid lines LM: an invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, a lower row of the reel 2L, a middle row of the reel 2C, and an upper row of the reel 2R, that is, an invalid line LM4 set across the patterns arranged to the right. It is defined as.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, “Bell-watermelon-cherry b”) determined as a combination in the winning line LN is completed, a prize is won and a predetermined symbol is formed. When the combination is complete, a symbol combination (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, and the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are obtained. And a combination that can make it appear as if a prize has been won by a combination of symbols arranged in any of the above. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the pay line LN is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination as an index. The design is called an index design.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3.

  One game is completed by stopping all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. As a result, when the game stops, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the prize and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the gaming state is stopped on the pay line LN as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to a gaming state corresponding to the combination of the symbols. .

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and ends when all the reels stop. One unit of control (game control) for executing the game is started when all controls accompanying the end of the previous game are completed, and when all controls accompanying the end of the game are completed. finish.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, the winning may be determined based on a combination of display results derived for all of the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is constituted by physical reels, but the variable display device may be constituted by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. Then, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (millisecond).

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and change 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1,680 symbols, so that a maximum of four symbols are drawn during 190 ms. You can do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols four frames away from the symbols, for a total of five symbols.

  Therefore, for example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is set as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is displayed. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is operated. Can be displayed on the winning line, including symbols arranged within five frames.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. Is produced, and a drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each unit.

  A power supply of AC 100 V is externally supplied to the power supply board 101, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of AC 100 V, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the. A power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without passing through the game control board 40, and the power supply line is directly supplied from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

  The hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the inserted medal sensor 31, and the door opening are provided. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes the above-described credit indicator 11, game assist indicators 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, insertion request LED 17, start valid LED 18, waiting LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, , Middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, and reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the hopper motor 34b described above via the power supply board 101. These electric components are connected and driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power cutoff detection circuit. 48, and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK that becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK, which is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

  The switch detection circuit 44 receives a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits the signal to the main control section 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating this to the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 supplies a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a check block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, a reset / interrupt. A controller 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, An interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decode circuit 514 are provided.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 controls various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41.

  The reset / interruption controller 506 includes an out-of-designation area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit for monitoring whether or not the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when detecting that the user program has been executed outside the designated area. In addition, the watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal every set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by dividing the control clock CCLK by two or the like.

  The verification block 503 has a function of connecting to an external verification machine and verifying a chip. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes a game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (a game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various variable data in the RAM 41c and temporarily stores the same, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading various kinds of variable data, a reception operation in which the CPU 41a receives an input of various signals from outside the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like; A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores control codes indicating user programs (game control processing programs for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data such as an 8-bit random number and a 16-bit random number, which are random numbers having a predetermined update range. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for an internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 41 includes three channels of an 8-bit counter as the timer circuit 509. In this embodiment, a real-time interrupt request and time measurement can be performed by setting using the timer circuit 509 by a user program.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit for controlling an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, the serial communication circuit 512, the random number circuits 508a and 508b, and the timer circuit 509). is there.

  The parallel input port 511 includes an input-only port (PIP) having an 8-bit width. The parallel output port 513 included in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 has a built-in output-only port (POP) having a width of 11 bits.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output to / from the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a one-channel circuit for both transmission and reception, and a three-channel circuit for transmission only.

  The address decode circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block inside the main control unit 41 and decoding a chip select signal which is a decode signal for an external device. The chip select signal allows the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device serving as a peripheral device to selectively operate effectively, thereby enabling access from the CPU 41a.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal. A configuration for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration for transmitting the command as a serial signal may be employed.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. Then, the main control unit 41 executes a basic process of shifting stepwise according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed when a timeout has occurred in the timer circuit 509, that is, at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment).

  Further, the main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt processing, and when a plurality of interrupts occur simultaneously, the main control unit 41 gives priority to a predetermined order. Interrupts to execute are set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt occurs at that time. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops processing according to the control state until the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as basic processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of various switches. Execute the process of shifting in stages. In addition, the main control unit 41 executes the timer interrupt processing (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken for the repetition of the processing according to the control state in the basic processing and the execution time of the timer interrupt processing (main). Thus, at least one cycle of the process repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is performed at least.

  The rendering control board 90 is connected to rendering devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, rendering effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LEDs 55, and the like. These rendering devices include sub-controls mounted on the rendering control board 90 and described later. It is driven based on the control by the unit 91.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly performs output control of the effect device separately from the sub-control unit 91 is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the rendering device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 and the output control The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a display that is driven mechanically. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as the rendering device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for controlling display of the display 51; an effect effect LED 52; an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling drive of the reel LED 55; an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53 and 54; A reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when no initialization command is input for a certain period of time, a switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90, date information and time Clock device 97 for outputting time information including information, slot machine 1 A power cutoff detection circuit 98 for monitoring the supplied power supply voltage and outputting a voltage drop signal to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits are mounted. The CPU 91a receives commands transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the reset circuit 95, the voltage at which the reset signal is released is set lower than that of the reset circuit 49 that supplies a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 performs the main control. It is designed to be started earlier than the section 41. On the other hand, in the power interruption detection circuit 98, the voltage at which the voltage drop signal is output is set to be lower than that of the power interruption detection circuit 48 which outputs the voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. In, the sub-control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  The sub-control unit 91 has an interrupt function similarly to the main control unit 41, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Execute the command reception interrupt processing stored in the buffer. Further, the sub-control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, at certain time intervals (about 2 ms), and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later.

  Further, unlike the main control unit 41, when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, the sub-control unit 91 interrupts the timer interrupt process (sub) even during execution of the process. , A command reception interrupt process is executed, and even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

  The backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in a lottery that affects the degree of advantage to a player such as an internal lottery described later. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated by one (when further operated from the set value 6, the set value is changed to 1). Return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state where the game can proceed.

  When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on, the configuration may be changed to a setting change state on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting from being illegally changed when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration in which the shift to the setting change state is performed on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the opening of the front door 1b is not detected by the door open detection switch 25 after the shift to the setting change state. Also, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the operation for shifting to the setting change state is not required again, and the setting change state is not required. The operation is not complicated. Further, after shifting to the setting change state, after the start switch 7 is operated and the set value is determined, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. The condition may be changed to a state in which the setting change state is terminated and the game can proceed, and even in such a configuration, the setting change is illegally performed in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Can be prevented.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting check state in which the setting value can be checked. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is not possible, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state ends, and the game returns to a state in which the game can proceed.

  After the game, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on in a state where the bet amount has not been set, the setting is performed on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detecting switch 25. The configuration may shift to the confirmation state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration in which the opening of the front door 1b is detected on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the opening of the front door 1b is not detected by the door opening detection switch 25 after the shifting to the setting checking state. Also, it is preferable that the setting confirmation state be maintained, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state is not required again, and the setting confirmation state is not required. The operation is not complicated. When the setting switch is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the set value is determined after shifting to the setting confirmation state, the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. On the condition that the setting check state is terminated and the game can be advanced to a state where the game can proceed. In such a configuration, the setting value is incorrectly set in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Confirmation can be prevented.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery is performed. Execute.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, when the data of the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, the state is controlled to the RAM abnormal error state, and the progress of the game is disabled.

  The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 has been detected in the timer interrupt processing (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal has been detected, At the next recovery, a power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, on condition that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, the execution of the effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Further, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of the startup, the sub-control unit 91 receives the setting command described later indicating that the state has shifted to the setting change state from the main control unit 41. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither the later-described return command nor the setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned after a certain period of time has elapsed. Also in this case, the execution of the effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, an unsaved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores data in the RAM 41c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, at the time of startup with the setting key switch 37 turned on, at the end of CB, and at the time of startup with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When the game is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initialization with different areas to be initialized are performed according to the respective initialization conditions.

  Initialization 1 is a state in which the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of start-up. When shifting to the setting change state, initialization is performed before that or when a RAM error occurs, initialization is performed. The areas other than the important work and the special work in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. The initialization 2 is an initialization performed at the end of the CB. In the initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, the non-stored work, the unused area, and the unused The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed at the end of one game. In the initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, the initialization 1 is performed before the transition of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. You may do it.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the game state is determined, and the game is performed on the condition that the specified number of bets is set according to the game state. Can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets is set according to the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in this embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. A winning combination is achieved when a combination of symbols called combinations is arranged on the winning line that has been formed (hereinafter, simply referred to as a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into small winning combinations with medal payout and re-starting so that the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. There are a gaming role and a special role accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small role and the replaying role are also collectively referred to as a general role. In the present embodiment, the special combination includes a REG bonus (first special condition) and a BIG bonus (second special condition more advantageous to the player than the first special condition).

  In order for the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Note that among the winning flags of these roles, the winning flags of the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The combination is enabled until the combination of the permitted combinations is completed by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the permitted combinations is completed. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Becomes

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, the main controller 41 determines whether or not to permit the winning of each of the above-mentioned roles before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, the start switch 7). At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, when the start switch 7 is detected, a random number for the internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is obtained. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, etc., according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value. It is determined whether or not a prize is permitted.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the role to be subjected to the internal lottery, the current game state, etc. and the set value are converted into a random number value for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). The addition is sequentially performed, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, the winning combination is determined based on the probability (the number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values.

  When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning-determined winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the CPU 41a. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as a special role storing work in which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is a general role winning work. Assigned as a general role storage work for which the flag is set. Specifically, when the special combination is won, the special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination has been won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When the general role is won, a general role winning flag indicating that the general role has been won is set in the general role storing work. If any of the combinations and combinations of combinations are not won, only the general combination storage work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reels has started and when the reels have stopped and the reels that are still rotating still remain. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the spinning reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the slippage of the stop control table referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index indicating a head address of an area storing table creation data from a reference address when referring to the table index for each setting state of a winning flag by an internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state). The difference up to the address where the data is stored is registered. As a result, it is possible to acquire a difference corresponding to the internal winning state, and to acquire the corresponding index data by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the role is different, the same address is stored as the index data when the same control is applied. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop state.

  The stop control table referred to according to the stop state of the reels indicates whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, the left, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, or the middle and right reels are stopped. The stop control table address to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the start address of the table creation data, the status is referred to. It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the situation, and from this identified address, And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop positions of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R use stepping motors that make one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335). That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R for 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one revolution. Twenty-one areas (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) for one revolution of the reel are defined, and these areas include areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number has been assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and the symbol numbers of 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to the symbols of each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are sequentially assigned. In the stop control table, the number of sliding frames for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule. By expanding the stop control table, the number of sliding frames for each region number can be obtained. I have.

  As described above, in the stop control table created with reference to the table index and the table creation data, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the area reference number. When the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) positioned at the lower pattern area of FIG. This is a table in which numbers are set respectively.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the start address of table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, first, the table index is referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, and table creation data is specified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the specified table creation data. Acquires the address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the rotating state, develops the stop control table of each reel stored at the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all reels.

  When any one of the reels stops or any two of the reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of the reel rotation, that is, the start address of the table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game. The table creation data is specified based on the table creation data, and the stopped reel and the stop control table address of the unstopped reel corresponding to the area number of the stopped position of the reel are acquired from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is developed to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the spinning reel, the control for causing the corresponding reel to derive the display result is described. More specifically, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively detected, the stop operation position is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number at the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation has been detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the acquired number of sliding frames is calculated as the number of steps until the reel is stopped, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Perform control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the area of the see-through window 3 in the present embodiment). (The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop state (and the stopped position of the stopped reel). That is, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one game state, and a stop control table corresponding to a reel stop state (and a stopped reel stop position) are uniquely determined. Is also unique for one internal winning state and one reel stop state (and a stopped reel stop position) in one game state. For this reason, when all of the game state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stopped reel stop position) satisfy the same condition, the reels are controlled based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Will be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames in the stop control table, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing up to four frames of symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to draw up to four symbols and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. The stop position of the symbol can be designated from a maximum of five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum within a range of four frames on the winning line, and the unwinning roles are drawn so as not to be aligned on the winning line. Creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined and performs stop control of the reels. If none of the roles are won, stop control in which the number of sliding frames in which none of the roles are aligned is determined A table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thereby, in the normal gaming state or inside, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped in a pull-in range of a maximum of four frames on the pay line, if the stop is performed, the stop is performed. The control for stopping is performed, and the control for stopping the winning combination that has not been won is performed without being aligned within a pull-in range of a maximum of four frames.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the small role is won while the special role is being carried over, that is, when the special role and the small role are simultaneously won, the selected small role is placed on the winning line within a range of 4 frames. The number of sliding frames is determined so as to be drawn in as far as possible, and for the stop operation position where the winning small role cannot be drawn within the maximum of 4 frames on the winning line, the selected special role will be within 4 frames on the winning line. Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to maximize the pull-in is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, if the special role and the small role are simultaneously won, when the stop operation is performed, the small roles that have been won within the pull-in range of up to four frames on the pay line are stopped together. If it is possible, the control is performed to align and stop them. If the winning small role cannot be drawn in the pay-in line with a maximum of 4 frames, the control is stopped in the pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames. If the winning special roles can be stopped together, control will be performed to stop them together, and the unwinned roles will be stopped without being aligned within the 4-frame pull-in range. Become. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the small role on the pay line is given priority over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role is drawn in, and the special role and the small role are not aligned on the winning line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the replaying role is won while the special role is being carried over, that is, when the special role and the replaying role are simultaneously won, the winning replaying role is placed on the winning line by four frames. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to draw in the maximum range is created, and reel stop control is performed. With this, when the special combination and the re-game combination are won at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the control of aligning and stopping the symbols of the re-game combination within a pull-in range of up to four frames on the pay line is performed. I do. In this case, the symbols constituting the replaying game or the symbols forming the replaying game simultaneously won are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less on any of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. Since the stop can be stopped at an arbitrary position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the replaying role are simultaneously won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, the re-game players will always win. In other words, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-gaming combination on the winning line is given priority over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination always wins. When the special role and the replaying role can be drawn in at the same time, only the replaying role is drawn in and the special role does not coincide with the replaying role on the winning line.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration in which the stop position is specified from the table and stop control for stopping the reel at the specified stop position is performed.The stop position that can be stopped at the timing of the stop operation is searched without using the stop control table or the stop position table. Specified and configured to perform stop control to stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using stop control table, stop control using stop position table, stop possible without using stop control table or stop position table A configuration in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position is used together, and a configuration in which stop control is performed by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table It may be.

  In the present embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 controls the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is resumed. On the condition that the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the control of stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed.

  In this embodiment, the control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. After that, when a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and the automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel is performed. May be. In this case, since the reels stop without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination has been won.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time that has elapsed since the start of the game, each time the reel rotation is started, that is, the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation. After the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals or the like and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time from which the timing was started is equal to or longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that time, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals or the like and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started counting from the point in time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is started at that point. Instead, the game waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a specified time, and starts reel rotation when the specified time is reached.

  Next, a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub-control unit 91 to insert a number-of-insertion command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel acceleration information command, a stop operation command, a sliding frame number command, a stop command, and a game end. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command capable of specifying the inserted number of medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet amount, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a medal is inserted in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the number of bets, this is transmitted. Further, since the inserted number command is transmitted when the operation of setting the bet amount is performed, it is possible to specify that the operation of setting the bet amount has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command capable of specifying the number of medals stored as credit, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. In a state in which a specified number of bets is set, Sent when medals are inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. .

  The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. It is transmitted each time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The number of sliding frames command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped to when it is stopped. Each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, it is transmitted after the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and the stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel. Is transmitted after the corresponding slide frame number command is transmitted.

  The stop operation command, the number of sliding frames command, and the stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and is associated with the stop operation of each reel. Since the command is transmitted every time the stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that any one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command capable of specifying that the game has ended and the game state of the next game (normal, medium, CB), and the player presses a stop switch to stop the third stop reel. Sent when the stop switch is released.

  The winning number command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed down and the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the transmission of the game end command.

  Since both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch, by receiving these commands, It is possible to specify that all the operations necessary to advance one game are completed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals due to winning or the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when payout of medals due to winning and credit settlement is completed.

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to a standby state is performed. After the end of one game, when the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without a bet amount being set and a transition is made to the standby state, a credit is issued. When the payout of payouts (including medals used for setting the number of bets) by payout is completed and a payout end command is transmitted to shift to a standby state, a setting command or setting described below indicating the end of the setting change state. A setting confirmation command, which will be described later, indicating the end of the confirmation state is transmitted, and is transmitted when shifting to the standby state.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the BB ends, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. At the time when the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  The error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state and the type of the error state.When an error is determined, and when the state is controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence and the type of the error state is transmitted and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure at the time of activation.

  The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state, the setting value after the setting change, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted at the time of transition to the setting change state, and when the setting change state ends, A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. In addition, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized along with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of the setting confirmation is sent when moving to the setting confirmation state, and a setting that indicates the end of the setting confirmation when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / off (closed state). When the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the end of the game, the bet amount of the next game) Before the setting can be started) and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating a detection state (on / off) of operation switches (MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic processing, temporarily stored in a command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main). You.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interruption process (main), temporarily stored in a command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interruption process (main). Is done.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed ten times, and is temporarily stored in a command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Is transmitted in the command transmission processing of the subsequent timer interruption processing (main).

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt processing, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in a reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be stored.

  In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the step, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various effect devices.

  In the control pattern table, for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, a lighting mode of the effect LED 52, an output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting mode of the reel LED 55, and the like. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and upon receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the control pattern of the control pattern registered in the control pattern table corresponding to the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game. The control device refers to the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command, and controls the output of the effect device based on the control pattern. As a result, an effect according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  When a new command is received during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and returns to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, when a new command is received even in a state where the production has not been completed to the end, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new production is performed unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command will be executed.

  The effect pattern is selected at the selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command when the internal winning command is received, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the internal control command is received, the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal win command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of a plurality of effect patterns is selected from the plurality of effect patterns in accordance with the selected rate, and the selected effect pattern is set as the effect pattern of the game in the RAM 91c. Also, even if the same command is received, different control patterns are selected depending on the effect pattern selected at the time of receiving the internal winning command, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  Next, an effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment based on the effect pattern will be described.

  Based on the result of the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment determines whether or not to perform control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and if it is determined that the control is to be performed to an advantageous state, then the predetermined Is controlled in an advantageous state over the number of games. In the advantageous state, the probability that a privilege that is advantageous to the player is given is more favored than when the advantage is not controlled. Further, in a state in which the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled to the advantageous state (hereinafter, referred to as a normal state), based on the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, as shown in FIG. While the background image is output to the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a normal background effect, in the advantageous state in which the state is controlled to the advantageous state, based on the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, as shown in FIG. Then, a special background image indicating that the state is controlled to be in an advantageous state is output to the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a special background effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the special background effect, a special background different from the background of the normal background effect is output to the liquid crystal display 51, and is controlled to be in an advantageous state. To the player that there is a high possibility that an award will be given.

  In this embodiment, the normal background effect is performed in the normal state, and the special background effect is performed in the advantageous state. However, in the advantageous state, the normal background effect and the special background effect are performed at a higher ratio than the normal state. By increasing the ratio of performing the special background effect, a configuration may be suggested that indicates that the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state by the special background effect is high.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the order of the stop operation of each reel based on the stop operation command, the number of sliding frames command, and the stop command, and recommends a recommended operation mode for the player (in this embodiment, When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the operation sequence in which the left stop switch 8L is set to the first stop, a warning notification is issued to warn the user to perform the stop operation in the recommended stop order. In the warning notification, as shown in FIG. 7, a warning message indicating that the stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the recommended operation mode recommended to the player is recognized. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the recommended operation mode is prompted.

  When an error such as a hopper empty, a medal full, a medal jam, or the like has occurred, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the occurrence and type of the error based on the error command, as shown in FIG. According to the type of the specified error state (in the present embodiment, the error of the medal selector 29), an image indicating that an error has occurred is output to the liquid crystal display 51, and the error notification sound is output to the speaker 53, An error notification is made by outputting the error from the terminal 54. Also, when the open state of the front door 1b is specified based on the door command, the error is notified by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, as in the case where an error has occurred based on the error command. It is supposed to do. When the release of the error state is specified based on the error command, or when the closed state of the door is specified based on the door command, the error state is released and the error notification is terminated, and the error state is terminated. An error release timer for measuring the elapsed time from the release of the error is set in the RAM 91c, and the time measurement is started.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 does not enable the game start operation by the start switch 7 and the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R from the end of the game to the setting of the specified number of bets. In this state, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is continuously pressed for 5 seconds or more, as shown in FIG. 9, an effect menu that displays items related to the effect according to the operation by the player. Is output to the liquid crystal display 51, and an effect operation elapsed time timer for measuring an elapsed time since the operation related to the effect menu is performed is set in the RAM 91c, and time measurement is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, as the menu items of the effect menu, the arrangement of the symbols and the payout table in the slot machine 1, the history of the game in the slot machine 1, and the character capable of selecting the leading character appearing in the effect In addition to displaying the selection, one of these items is selected by operating the start switch 7 and a message indicating that the selection can be determined by operating the middle stop switch 8C is displayed.

  In this state, when the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8C are operated and the arrangement and the payout table are selected and determined, the arrangement of the symbols and the payout for each winning combination shown in FIG. When the history is selected and determined, as shown in FIG. 9B, the number of games played in the slot machine 1 during the predetermined period, the number of shifts to the bonus and the AT (assist time), and the like. Display the game history. After that, the start menu 7 is operated to end the effect menu and shift to the effect with the normal background. Also, each time the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8C are operated, the effect operation elapsed time timer is reset and time measurement is started from 0 again.

  On the other hand, when the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8C are operated to select and determine the character selection, as shown in FIG. 9C, together with images of a plurality of characters that can be selected as leading characters. One of the characters is selected by operating the left and right stop switches 8L and 8R, and a message indicating that the character can be determined by operating the start switch 7 is displayed. In this state, when the left and right stop switches 8L and 8R are operated, the display is updated to indicate the character being selected in accordance with the operation, and the start switch 7 is operated to display the selected character. The character is set in the RAM 91c, the effect menu is ended, and the process proceeds to the effect with the normal background. Also, each time the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8C are operated, the effect operation elapsed time timer is reset and time measurement is started from 0 again. After that, after a character is set in the effect menu, the sub-control unit 91 controls an effect by selecting an effect pattern in which the character set in the RAM 91c appears.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment issues a standby command indicating transition to the standby state as described above, after the end of one game, for a time period in which the end of the game is estimated without setting the bet amount (this When the system shifts to the standby state after elapse of 60 seconds), the payout of the medals due to the settlement of the credit (including the medals used for setting the number of bets) ends, and after the payout end command is transmitted, the standby state is set. Sent when migrating. On the other hand, when the start condition of the demonstration effect including the reception of the standby command is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the control related to the demonstration effect due to the start condition of the demonstration effect being satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the power saving mode is set in the RAM 91 c when the standby command is received. (Sa01), the demonstration effect is started in the normal mode when the power saving mode is not set (Sa02), and the demonstration is performed in the power saving mode when the power saving mode is set. An effect is started (Sa06).

  When the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started in the step of Sa02, the effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the normal mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. In addition to the display on the display 51, the lighting mode of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 is controlled to change according to the passage of time. The effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the normal mode is configured to require a specific time (30 seconds in this embodiment) from the start to the end. In addition, when performing the demonstration effect in the normal mode, the demonstration effect in the normal mode can be continuously executed by repeatedly performing the effect of the effect pattern requiring a specific time.

  After the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started in the step of Sa02, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the setting operation of the bet number by inserting the medals from the medal insertion unit 4 is performed (Sa03), or the demonstration in the step of Sa02. Until a specific time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses from the start of the effect, control is performed in accordance with the elapse of time according to the control pattern defined by the effect pattern (Sa04). If the specific time has elapsed without performing the bet amount setting operation, the process returns to step Sa02 to start the normal mode demonstration effect from the beginning, and the normal mode demonstration effect starts the bet amount setting operation. Is repeated until is performed.

  If the operation of setting the number of bets has been performed in the step of Sa03, the demonstration effect is terminated (Sa05), and control is performed in an effect pattern according to the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, when the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is started in the step of Sa06, an effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value, and the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are controlled to be turned off. The effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is configured to be maintained at the start state regardless of the elapsed time from the start of the control by the pattern.

  After starting the power-saving mode demonstration effect in step Sa06, the process waits until a bet amount setting operation is performed regardless of the lapse of time (Sa07). When the bet amount setting operation is performed, the demonstration effect is terminated (Sa05), as in the case where the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started, and control is performed in an effect pattern according to the progress of the game. I do.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can execute a demonstration effect in one of the normal mode and the power saving mode according to the setting of the power saving mode as described above. The demonstration effect is executed according to the set settings. The setting and confirmation of the power saving mode by the store clerk or the like at the amusement arcade can be performed when the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state of the set value of the winning probability (ball rate) described above. .

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 receives the setting command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the setting change state has been started, or the sub-control unit 91 receives the setting confirmation command and starts the setting confirmation state. If it is determined that the power saving mode has been specified, the state shifts to the power saving mode change state and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a power saving mode change screen, as shown in FIG. On the power saving mode change screen, a message indicating that the normal mode or the power saving mode can be selected, a message indicating that the selected mode, and the mode can be selected and determined by operating the stop switches 8L, 8R and the start switch 7 are displayed. It is supposed to be. When either the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected and determined while the power saving mode change screen is displayed, the determined mode is set in the RAM 91c as the demonstration effect mode. Thereafter, when a setting command or a setting confirmation command is received from the main control unit 41 and it is specified that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has been completed, the power saving mode change state is terminated and the power saving mode Exit the display of the change screen. Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13, when the demonstration effect of the mode set in the RAM 91c is set, that is, when the normal mode is set as the demonstration effect mode, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started, and If the power mode is set, a demonstration effect of the power saving mode is started.

  The sub control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the start condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied as described above. As shown in FIG. 14, the start condition of the demonstration effect is determined for each effect mode before shifting to the demonstration effect, that is, for each effect mode being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode being executed is the normal background, the special background, or the special background with BGM, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu from the end of the game or the end of the effect menu. It is a demonstration effect start condition that 60 seconds have elapsed or a settlement operation is performed without performing the operation.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when an operation related to a game is not performed for 60 seconds after the end of the game. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 waits without performing the operation related to the effect menu for 60 seconds after the stop operation is performed in the game in which the effect with the normal background or the special background is performed and the game is ended. If a command is received or a standby command transmitted after the credit is settled by the checkout operation, a demonstration effect is started when the standby command is received. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 15B, when the effect mode being executed is a special background with BGM, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation related to the game for 30 seconds after the game ends. And when the operation related to the effect menu is not performed, the BGM is stopped, and a standby command is received without performing the operation related to the effect menu for another 30 seconds, that is, 60 seconds after the game ends. Starts a demonstration effect when a standby command is received.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, after the effect menu is completed, a standby command due to the fact that an operation related to the game has not been performed during the execution of the effect with the normal background, the special background, or the special background with BGM is executed. In the case of receiving, and when the value of the above-mentioned effect operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds before the standby command is received, the demonstration effect is performed when the value of the effect operation elapsed time timer has elapsed 60 seconds. To start.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode being executed is a warning notification, 60 seconds have elapsed without the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu being performed from the end of the game. Or, it is a demonstration production start condition that the settlement operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 15C, the main control unit 41 receives a standby command transmitted when an operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds or after a credit is settled by the adjustment operation after the end of the game. If so, send a wait command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the warning notification when the stop operation is performed in the non-recommended stop order, thereafter, continues the warning notification, and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received. Let it.

  Further, although not particularly shown, even when the effect mode being executed is a prize notification effect indicating that a prize is generated, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed from the end of the game. The demonstration production start condition is that seconds have elapsed or that the settlement operation is performed. The main control unit 41 transmits the standby command when an operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game is completed or when a standby command transmitted after the credit is settled by the adjustment operation is received. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the prize information production when any of the winning combinations is won, thereafter continues the prize information production, and starts the demonstration production when a standby command is received.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the error notification is performed, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed. is there. As illustrated in FIG. 15D, after transmitting the standby command when the operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds as described above, for example, the medal selector 29 detects a medal clogging. An error command is transmitted when the error is performed, and the error command is transmitted again when the error is released. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received, ends the demonstration effect when the error command is first received, and starts the error notification. Then, when the error command is received again, the error notification is ended and the process returns to the effect mode before the demonstration effect. Thereafter, based on the above-described error cancellation timer, the demonstration effect is started when 60 seconds have elapsed without performing the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu. If the settlement operation is performed before the elapse of 60 seconds and the standby command is transmitted, the demonstration effect is started by receiving the standby command.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode being executed is the effect menu, and the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, and the character is being selected, the effect menu start operation or the last in the effect menu is performed. It is a demonstration effect start condition that 60 seconds have elapsed since the operation of the step (1). As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the sub-control section 91 performs the start operation of the effect menu by pressing any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R continuously for 5 seconds or more as described above. When the effect menu is started. Thereafter, while the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, and the character is being selected, when 60 seconds have elapsed from the production menu start operation or the last operation in the production menu based on the value of the production operation elapsed time timer, Start demonstration. When the standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the effect menu, the effect menu is continued without executing the demonstration effect.

  In the configuration in which the input of the password for setting the production content in the production menu, the game history and the like can be converted into a two-dimensional code and outputted, as shown in FIG. When the password is being input and the two-dimensional code is being displayed, the demonstration effect start condition is that five minutes have elapsed since the last operation in the effect menu. As shown in FIG. 16C, after starting the effect menu, the sub-control unit 91 sets the password based on the value of the effect operation elapsed time timer while inputting the password and displaying the two-dimensional code. The demonstration effect is started when 5 minutes have passed since the effect menu start operation or the last operation in the effect menu. When the standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the effect menu, the effect menu is continued without executing the demonstration effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode being executed is the change state of the power saving mode, the end of the change state of the power saving mode is the demonstration effect start condition. As shown in FIG. 15E, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting command when shifting to the setting change state and when ending the setting change state, and transmits a setting confirmation command when shifting to the setting check state and when ending the setting change state. The setting change state or the setting confirmation state is ended, and the setting command or the setting confirmation command is transmitted. On the other hand, when receiving the setting command indicating the start of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the start of checking, the sub control unit 91 shifts to the power saving mode change state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15E, when a setting command indicating the end of the setting or a setting confirmation command indicating the end of the confirmation is received, the demonstration effect corresponding to the changed mode is immediately executed.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game, and a sub control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. 41 transmits a standby command capable of specifying the transition time to the standby state. In response to this, the sub-control unit 91 executes the demonstration effect based on the reception of the standby command, and Can set whether or not to control to the power saving mode.

  In such a configuration, if the process of executing the demonstration effect in response to the reception of the standby command and the process of controlling the normal mode or the power saving mode are separately performed, the sub-control unit 91 There is a problem that the control to be performed becomes complicated.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can set whether the demonstration effect is executed in the normal mode or the power saving mode, and performs the demonstration effect such as when a standby command is received. When the start condition is satisfied and the demonstration effect is executed, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is executed when the normal mode is set, and the demonstration effect of the power saving mode is executed when the power saving mode is set. When the power saving mode is set, the power required to execute the demonstration effect can be saved, and the control according to the power saving mode as part of the control to execute the demonstration effect Is performed, the control by the sub-control unit 91 can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly performs an effect requiring a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) using the liquid crystal display 51 as the demonstration effect in the normal mode, and performs the demonstration effect in the power saving mode. The brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value, a message of “during power saving mode” is displayed, and the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are kept in a state of being turned off regardless of the elapsed time. Since the processing load of the sub-control unit 91 when executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be reduced as compared with the execution of the demonstration effect in the normal mode, the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is further executed. Power can be saved.

  In the present embodiment, after one game is completed, the main control unit 41 measures whether the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet amount, and sets the power saving mode. Regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set, the standby command is transmitted when the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, and in response to this, the sub control unit 91 When the standby command is received, the demonstration effect is executed, and the sub-control unit 91 can start the demonstration effect according to the period measured by the main control unit 41. At this time, there is no need to measure different periods on the main control unit 41 side depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines that any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is continuously pressed for 5 seconds or more in a state where the stop operation of the reels by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is not valid. Thus, it is possible to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect menu for displaying items related to the effect in response to an operation by the player, and to indicate a period from when the operation relating to the effect menu is performed to an effect operation elapsed time. Measured by a timer, regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, the effect operation elapsed time timer is used for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, (60 seconds or 5 minutes, depending on the time) is measured, the demonstration effect is executed, and the operation of the player related to the effect menu is received. It is possible to start the demonstration effect in response to al the measured period. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit, after the end of the change state of the power saving mode, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of the setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of the confirmation, immediately sets the normal mode and the power saving mode. The demonstration effect according to the newly set mode is executed, and immediately after the end of the change state of the power saving mode, the normal mode and the power saving mode are immediately followed according to the newly set mode. Since the demonstration effect is executed, it is possible to confirm whether or not the mode set on the power saving mode change screen is reflected.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the order of the stop operation of each reel based on the stop operation command, the number of sliding frames command, and the stop command, and recommends the recommended operation mode (the present embodiment) to the player. In the example, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode in which the left stop switch 8L is set to the first stop, a warning notification is issued to warn the user to perform the stop operation in the recommended stop order. When the game does not proceed after executing the warning notification, the warning notification is continued until the start of the demonstration effect, and the stop switches 8L, 8C are provided in the recommended operation mode. , 8R can be reliably recognized as not being properly performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a prize notification effect when any of the winning combinations is won, and when the game does not progress after executing the prize notification effect, the prize information is displayed. The production is continued until the demonstration production is started, and it is possible to reliably recognize that a winning has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when shifting to the standby state, and the sub control unit 91 starts control of the demonstration effect by receiving the standby command. However, the command that triggers the sub-control unit 91 to start the control of the demonstration effect is transmitted at the timing of transition to the standby state, so that the execution time of the demonstration effect can be specified. Alternatively, the command may be transmitted at a timing serving as a starting point for measuring the time until the timing at which the demonstration effect is executed, so that the execution time of the demonstration effect can be specified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when shifting to the standby state. The standby command is used by the sub-control unit 91 to specify the execution time of the demonstration effect. However, instead of such a dedicated command, the sub-control unit 91 can share not only the execution time of the demonstration effect but also other control states (for example, , A command indicating the end of credit settlement, etc.). In such a configuration, the sub-control unit may be configured to execute the demonstration effect when a specific command is received, or to execute the demonstration effect when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the specific command. A configuration may be used. More specifically, the main control unit determines the time until the transition to the standby state, such as when one game ends, when the payout of medals due to credit settlement ends, when the setting change state and the setting confirmation state end, and the like. A specific command is transmitted when the timing to be the starting point of the measurement is reached, and the sub-control unit measures a period from the reception of the specific command by a timer set in the sub-control unit 91, Regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, the demonstration effect is configured to be executed when a predetermined period is measured based on the timer. Is also good. With such a configuration, the demonstration effect can be started according to the period measured by the sub control unit. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and control can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately returns to the normal mode and the power saving mode after the end of the change state of the power saving mode, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the setting end or the setting confirmation command indicating the checking end. This is a configuration in which a demonstration effect according to a newly set mode among the power modes is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. While the demonstration effect in the normal mode is executed, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the newly set mode is the power saving mode, the demonstration effect in the normal mode is first executed for one loop. After that, the power saving mode may be configured to perform a demonstration effect of the power saving mode. With such a configuration, even when the power saving mode is set in the power saving mode change state, the power saving mode After the end of the change state, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is executed once, so even if the power saving mode was set immediately before opening the store, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is first executed immediately after opening the store Therefore, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening can be improved.

  In addition, not only after the end of the power saving mode change state, but also after a specific situation such as after turning on the power or after changing the setting of the setting value, the power saving mode is set when the demonstration effect is first executed. Even if there is, the demonstration effect in the normal mode is executed once, and then the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is executed. Thus, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command after the credit settlement is completed, and the sub-control unit 91 starts a demonstration effect when the standby command transmitted after the credit settlement is received. The configuration, that is, the demonstration effect is started immediately after the settlement of the credit, but the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed after the settlement of the credit, The demonstration effect is started when the sub-control unit 91 receives the standby command, or the main control unit 41 transmits a specific command at the end of credit settlement, and the sub-control unit 91 receives the specific command. The demonstration effect starts when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed since the end of the period, that is, the predetermined period has elapsed after the settlement of the credit has been completed. It may be configured to start the demonstration effect to come.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately returns to the normal mode and the power saving mode after the end of the change state of the power saving mode, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the setting end or the setting confirmation command indicating the checking end. Although the configuration is such that the demonstration effect according to the newly set power mode is executed, the sub-control unit 91 sets the estimated end time without setting the bet amount after the end of the power saving mode change state. A configuration in which a demonstration effect is executed when 60 seconds have elapsed in this embodiment) may be adopted.

  Further, in such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 18A, if the effect mode before shifting to the power saving mode change state is a normal background, a special background, or a special background with GM, After the end of the power saving mode change state, the effect state before shifting to the power saving mode change state is set. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, the effect state before shifting to the power saving mode change state is set. Is an effect menu, after the change state of the power saving mode is completed, an effect menu such as a normal background is displayed instead of the effect menu which is the effect mode before shifting to the power saving mode change state. The effect mode may be set to the previous effect mode. In this way, when the transition to the energy saving mode change state is performed during execution of the effect menu, the effect menu is changed after the energy saving mode change state ends. In order to return the current presentation aspects normal background, in addition to the special background or the like, it is not necessary to hold until the display contents of the current presentation menu can be simplified control.

  In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is finished by performing an operation for displaying the effect menu during the demonstration effect. However, a predetermined operation (for example, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) is performed during the demonstration effect. As shown in FIG. 19, information such as the game history is displayed on a part of the liquid crystal display 51 so as to be browsed while the demonstration effect is continued, as shown in FIG. The effect may be returned to the effect. With such a configuration, the demo effect is not terminated, particularly by the browsing operation of the game history during the execution of the energy saving mode demonstration effect. Except for the display, the demonstration effect of the energy-saving mode continues, and the demonstration effect of the energy-saving mode does not return to the normal effect mode even after the display of the game history or the like. The power required to run the presentation can be labor saving.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to end the demonstration effect by performing an operation of setting the number of bets during the demonstration effect, and perform control in an effect pattern according to the progress of the game. However, when a setting operation of the number of bets is performed, a predetermined game start effect may be performed, and then control may be performed in an effect pattern according to the progress of the game. Then, a message indicating that the start of the game is welcome may be displayed, or a video of a character indicating the same may be displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to surely recognize that the state has been shifted to a state in which the game can be started.

[Special Condition Notification Direction]
Next, the special condition notification effect will be described. The special condition notification effect is an effect performed by the effect control board 90, and is an effect for notifying whether or not the special condition is satisfied. Note that the special condition is, for example, a condition that produces an advantageous effect for the player. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a special condition is satisfied when a special combination (BIG bonus, REG bonus) accompanied by transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player is won.

  In the special condition notification effect, a “winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is satisfied, and a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied are executed. The winning suggestion effect in the present embodiment is, for example, a "winning" screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are flashed in accordance with the winning suggestion effect, and the speakers 53 and 54 are used for the winning suggestion effect. This is an effect that outputs a corresponding sound. In addition, in the non-winning suggestion effect in the present embodiment, a “sorry” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are blinked according to the non-winning suggestion effect, and the non-winning effect is output from the speakers 53 and 54. This is an effect that outputs sound according to the winning suggestion effect.

  In order to enhance the interest of the game, a “non-winning suggestion effect” that indicates that the special condition is not satisfied may be executed even when the special condition is satisfied. In this case, if a bet operation (operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or operation of setting the number of medals by inserting medals from the medal insertion unit 4) is performed after the game in which the “non-winning suggestion effect” is executed, the “winning suggestion effect” is performed. Is executed to indicate that the special condition is satisfied. That is, the special condition notification effect in this case is a continuous effect in which “non-winning suggestion effect” and “winning suggestion effect” are executed.

  In the continuous production of the special condition notification production, the “winning proposal” executed after the “non-winning proposal” may be a production different from the “winning proposal” described above. For example, the "winning suggestion effect" that is executed after the "non-winning suggestion effect" is not simply an effect that suggests that the special condition has been established, but a "resurrection effect" that is a production related to the "non-winning suggestion effect". It may be executed. “Resurrection effect” in the present embodiment is an effect of displaying a “resurrection” screen on the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting sound according to the resurrection effect from the speakers 53 and 54. The "resurrection effect" is also a "winning suggestion effect" that indicates that the special condition is satisfied.

  Even when the special condition is satisfied, the ratio of executing the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied and then executing the “winning suggestion effect” is predetermined. ing. Further, when the special state is established, the ratio of executing the “winning suggestion effect” is predetermined. Therefore, when the special state is established, the effect control board 90 executes the “winning suggestion effect”, executes the “non-winning suggestion effect”, and then executes the “resurrection effect”, or does not perform the effect. Is determined based on a predetermined ratio.

  When the “revival effect” is executed after the “non-winning suggestion effect” is executed, the BIG bonus (1st special condition) in the special conditions is more than the ratio of the special condition in which the REG bonus (first special condition) is satisfied. The ratio in which the second special condition (which is more advantageous for the player than the first special condition) is satisfied may be higher. That is, when the “resurrection effect” is executed after the “non-winning suggestion effect” is executed, the ratio allocated to the BIG bonus may be higher than the ratio allocated to the REG bonus. Thus, when the “resurrection effect” is executed, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation that the special condition (BIG bonus) more advantageous to the player among the special conditions is satisfied.

  FIG. 20 shows the execution timing of the “non-winning suggestion effect” and the “revival effect (winning suggestion effect)” in the special condition notification effect. 21 to 22 show examples of display screens in the special condition notification effect.

  FIG. 20A shows “non-winning suggestion effect” and “non-winning suggestion effect” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied even when the special condition is satisfied. "Resurrection effect". In the illustrated example, even when the special condition is satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a “sorry” screen. In addition, since the special condition is satisfied, the “revival effect” is executed when the bet operation is performed. That is, after the betting operation, a “Resurrection” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 21 shows “non-winning suggestion effect” and “resurrection effect” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition does not hold even when the special condition is satisfied. Is shown on the display screen. FIG. 21A shows the display of “non-winning suggestion effect” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied even when the special condition is satisfied. It is an example of a screen. In the example shown in the figure, a character whose rendering has failed is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and “Sorry” is displayed below the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 21B is an example of a display screen of “Resurrection effect”. In the example shown in the figure, the character revived from the failed effect is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and "Resurrection" is displayed below the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 20A, as illustrated in FIG. 21A, even when the special condition is satisfied, “non-indicating that the special condition is not satisfied” is indicated. "Winning suggestion effect" is executed after the game is over. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), since the special condition is satisfied, the “revival effect” is executed when the betting operation is performed. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 20B shows “non-winning suggestion effect” and “normal background effect” when “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition does not hold when the special condition is not satisfied is executed. ". In the illustrated example, when the special condition is not satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a “sorry” screen. Further, since the special condition is not satisfied, the “normal background effect” is executed when the bet operation is performed. That is, after the betting operation, the “normal state background” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is not satisfied.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the relationship between the “non-winning suggestion effect” and the “normal background effect” when the “non-winning suggestion effect” that indicates that the special condition does not hold when the special condition is not satisfied is executed. 9 shows an example of a display screen. FIG. 22 (A) is a display screen example of “non-winning suggestion effect” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied when the special condition is not satisfied. is there. In the example shown in the figure, a character whose rendering has failed is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and “Sorry” is displayed below the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 22B is a display screen example of “normal background effect”. In the illustrated example, the background of the normal state is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20B, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the special condition is not satisfied, it is suggested that the special condition is not satisfied. Is executed after the game is over. Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, since the special condition is not satisfied, the “normal background effect” is executed when the betting operation is performed. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is not satisfied.

  As described above, if a betting operation is performed after the "non-winning suggestion effect" is executed, the "non-winning suggestion effect" to the "resurrection effect" or the "non-winning suggestion effect" to the "normal background effect" The screen display switches to. However, when the bet operation is not performed, the “non-winning suggestion effect” continues to be executed. That is, the “sorry” screen is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, for example, even if the special condition is satisfied, there may be a case where the user is left with the recognition that the special condition is not satisfied.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the special condition is satisfied, the player stops the game after the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed. When the condition (non-operation condition) assumed to be satisfied is satisfied, the “resurrection effect” is executed.

  Next, the difference between the special condition notification effect in the present embodiment and the conventional special condition notification effect will be described. FIG. 23 shows the execution timing of each effect in the special condition notification effect. FIG. 24 shows an example of a display screen in the special condition notification effect.

  FIG. 23 (A) shows the execution timing of the “non-winning suggestion effect” in the case of executing the “non-winning suggestion effect” that suggests that the special condition is not satisfied. In the illustrated example, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a “sorry” screen. In addition, since the betting operation has not been performed by the player after the game, the “non-winning suggestion effect” continues to be executed. That is, the “sorry” screen is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 23A, as illustrated in FIG. 21A, the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is continuously executed after the game ends. Therefore, for example, even if the special condition is satisfied, there may be a case where the user is left with the recognition that the special condition is not satisfied.

  FIG. 23 (B) shows a case where “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed even when the special condition is satisfied in the present embodiment. It shows the execution timings of the winning suggestion effect and the resurrection effect. In the illustrated example, even when the special condition is satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, a “sorry” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, since the special condition is satisfied, the “resurrection effect” is executed when 60 seconds have elapsed since the end of the game as a non-operation condition. That is, after 60 seconds have elapsed from the end of the game, a “Resurrection” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 23B, as illustrated in FIG. 21A, even when the special condition is satisfied, it is indicated that “non-specified” is not satisfied. "Winning suggestion effect" is executed after the game is over. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, since the special condition is satisfied, the “revival effect” is executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 23C shows a “non-winning suggestion effect” in the case where a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed when the special condition is not satisfied in the present embodiment. "And" demonstration effect "are shown. In the illustrated example, when the special condition is not satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a “sorry” screen. In addition, since the special condition is not satisfied, the “demonstration effect” is executed when 60 seconds have elapsed since the end of the game as a non-operation condition. That is, a “demo” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 60 seconds after the end of the game. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is not satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the demonstration effect in the normal mode and the demonstration effect in the power saving mode are provided as the demonstration effects. Therefore, even in this case, when the power saving mode is not set, the demonstration effect in the normal mode is executed. If the power saving mode is set, a demonstration effect of the power saving mode is executed.

  FIG. 24 shows that when the special condition is not satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed. It shows a display screen example of "winning suggestion effect" and "demo effect". FIG. 24A is a display screen example of “non-winning suggestion effect” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied when the special condition is not satisfied. is there. In the example shown in the figure, a character whose rendering has failed is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and “Sorry” is displayed below the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 24B is a display screen example of “demonstration effect” in the normal mode. In the illustrated example, a moving image of a flying character is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 24C is an example of a display screen of “demonstration effect” in the power saving mode. In the illustrated example, the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is black, and “during power saving mode” is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 23C, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the special condition is not satisfied, it is suggested that the special condition is not satisfied. Is executed after the game is over. In the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 24B, since the special condition is not satisfied, the “demonstration effect” of the normal mode is executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied. Further, in the power saving mode, as shown in FIG. 24C, since the special condition is not satisfied, the “demonstration effect” of the power saving mode is executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is not satisfied.

  When the settlement switch 10 is operated as a non-operation condition, a sound is output after the settlement process is completed. Further, the voice output after the settlement process is a voice that is output in order to prevent unauthorized execution of the payment process. Therefore, it is preferable that the voice output after the payment process is preferentially output.

  FIG. 25 shows the execution timing of each effect in the special condition notification effect when the settlement switch 10 is operated as a non-operation condition. FIG. 25 (A) shows a case in which the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed even when the special condition is satisfied in the present embodiment. It shows the execution timings of the winning suggestion effect and the resurrection effect.

  In the illustrated example, even when the special condition is satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, a “sorry” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, since the special condition is satisfied, the settlement switch 10 is operated as a non-operation condition, and when the settlement process is completed, the “revival effect” is executed. That is, after the settlement process is completed, the “restoration” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied. Further, after the settlement process is completed, a sound of “payment has been made” is output, and thereafter, a sound of a resurrection effect is output. Thus, by executing the resurrection effect, the sound output after the settlement process is not disturbed, so that it is possible to prevent the payment process from being executed improperly.

  FIG. 25 (B) shows a “non-winning suggestion effect” in the case where the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed when the special condition is not satisfied in the present embodiment. "And" demonstration effect "are shown.

  In the illustrated example, when the special condition is not satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, a “sorry” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, since the special condition is not satisfied, the settlement switch 10 is operated as a non-operation condition, and the “demonstration effect” is executed when the settlement process is completed. That is, after the settlement process is completed, the “demo” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is not satisfied. Further, after the settlement process is completed, a sound saying “payment is completed” is output. Thus, by executing the demonstration effect, the sound output after the payment processing is not disturbed, so that it is possible to prevent the payment processing from being executed improperly. It should be noted that in the case of outputting the sound in the demonstration effect, the sound output after the settlement process is performed after the output of the sound output after the settlement process is completed, so that the sound output after the settlement process is not obstructed.

  In addition, when the start of the sound output of the resurrection effect and the start of the screen display of the resurrection effect are performed at the same time, the resurrection effect can be realized by setting the execution timing of the resurrection effect to after the output of the sound output after the settlement process is completed. it can.

  FIG. 26 suggests that the special condition is not satisfied even when the special condition is satisfied in the case where the start of the sound output of the resurrection effect and the start of the screen display of the resurrection effect are performed at the same time. It shows the execution timing of the “non-winning suggested effect” and the “revival effect” when the “non-winning suggested effect” is executed.

  In the illustrated example, even when the special condition is satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, a “sorry” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, since the special condition is satisfied, the settlement switch 10 is operated as a non-operation condition, the settlement process is completed, and when the output of the sound output after the settlement process is completed, the “resurrection effect” is executed. are doing. That is, when the settlement process is completed, the “sorry” screen is still displayed, but after the output of the sound output after the settlement process is completed, the “resurrection” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. ing. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied. After the settlement process is completed, a sound "Payment has been made" is output, and then a resurrection effect has been started. Thus, by executing the resurrection effect, the sound output after the settlement process is not disturbed, so that it is possible to prevent the payment process from being executed improperly. Furthermore, the start of the voice output of the resurrection effect and the start of the screen display of the resurrection effect can be performed simultaneously.

  Next, among the non-operation conditions, the execution timing of each effect in the special condition notification effect when an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed will be described. FIG. 27 shows the execution timing of each effect in the special condition notification effect when the operation of displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed among the non-operation conditions.

  FIG. 27 (A) shows a case where “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed even when the special condition is satisfied in the present embodiment. It shows the execution timings of the winning suggestion effect and the resurrection effect. In the illustrated example, even when the special condition is satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, a “sorry” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, since the special condition is satisfied, the “revival effect” is executed when the effect menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a non-operation condition. That is, after an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 after the game is over, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a “Resurrection” screen. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied.

  As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 27A, as illustrated in FIG. 21A, even when the special condition is satisfied, “non-indicating that the special condition is not satisfied” is performed. "Winning suggestion effect" is executed after the game is over. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, since the special condition is satisfied, the “revival effect” is executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 27B shows a “non-winning suggestion effect” in the case where a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed when the special condition is not satisfied in the present embodiment. "And" demonstration effect "are shown. In the illustrated example, when the special condition is not satisfied, a “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is executed after the game is over. That is, after the game is over, a “sorry” screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, since the special condition is not satisfied, the “effect menu” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the operation menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a non-operation condition. That is, after an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 after the game is over, the “effect menu” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is not satisfied.

  FIG. 28 is a view showing “non-winning suggestion effect” and “effect menu” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied when the special condition is not satisfied. The screen example is shown. FIG. 28A is a display screen example of “non-winning suggestion effect” when executing “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied when the special condition is not satisfied. is there. In the example shown in the figure, a character whose rendering has failed is displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and “Sorry” is displayed below the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 28 (B) is an example of a display screen of the “effect menu”. In the illustrated example, an effect menu is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 27B, as shown in FIG. 28A, when the special condition is not satisfied, it is suggested that the special condition is not satisfied. Is executed after the game is over. Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), since the special condition is not satisfied, after the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 after the game is over, the “effect menu” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. Thereby, the player can specify that the special condition is not satisfied.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the special condition is satisfied, after the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied, the player When the condition (non-operation condition) assumed to stop the operation is satisfied, the “resurrection effect” is executed. Note that the "resurrection effect" executed when the bet operation is performed is the same as the "resurrection effect" executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied. Thus, it is possible to appropriately notify that the special condition is satisfied. Further, the control load can be reduced without complicating the control.

  The non-operation conditions include, for example, a case where a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed after the end of the game, a case where the settlement switch 10 is operated, a case where an effect menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the like. Any condition may be used as long as it is assumed that the player will stop playing the game. For example, it is assumed that the player stops playing the game when the game has not been played for a predetermined time. Therefore, a case where a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the game may be regarded as a non-operation condition. The predetermined time is not limited to 60 seconds and may be set arbitrarily. Further, for example, when ending the game, the player operates the settlement switch 10 to perform the settlement processing. Therefore, the case where the settlement switch 10 is operated may be regarded as the non-operation condition. Further, for example, in some slot machines 1 having an interlocking function with a mobile phone, a game history can be collected in an effect menu. In such a case, the player performs an operation of displaying an effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 when ending the game, and collects the game history in the effect menu. Therefore, the non-operation condition may be satisfied when the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed.

  The establishment of the non-operation condition may be detected by the effect control board 90 or the game control board 40. For example, if the non-operation condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game is over, the effect control board 90 may measure the elapsed time after the game is over, and the game control board 40 may measure the elapsed time after the game is over. Time may be measured. When the game control board 40 measures the time elapsed after the end of the game, it is necessary to notify the effect control board 90 when the non-operation condition is satisfied. As a specific example, after each game, the game control board 40 measures the time elapsed from the end of the game. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game is over, the game control board 40 outputs to the effect control board 90 a command indicating that the non-operation condition has been satisfied. Thereby, the effect control board 90 can recognize that the non-operation condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 90 detects the measurement of the time elapsed after the end of the game, the effect control board 90 measures the time elapsed since the game ended after each game. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the game, the effect control board 90 detects that the non-operation condition has been satisfied. Thereby, the effect control board 90 can recognize that the non-operation condition is satisfied.

  Further, for example, when the non-operation condition is satisfied when the settlement switch 10 is operated, the effect control board 90 may detect that the settlement switch 10 is operated, and the game control board 40 The operation of the settlement switch 10 may be detected. For example, when the game control board 40 detects that the settlement switch 10 has been operated, it is necessary to notify the effect control board 90 when a non-operation condition is satisfied. As a specific example, the game control board 40 detects whether or not the settlement switch 10 is operated after each game. Then, when detecting that the settlement switch 10 is operated after the game is over, the game control board 40 outputs a command indicating that the non-operation condition is satisfied to the effect control board 90. Thereby, the effect control board 90 can recognize that the non-operation condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 90 detects that the settlement switch 10 has been operated, the game control board 40 issues a command indicating that the settlement switch 10 has been operated each time the settlement switch 10 is operated. Output to the effect control board 90. This allows the effect control board 90 to recognize that the settlement switch 10 has been operated. The effect control board 90 detects whether or not the settlement switch 10 is operated after each game. That is, the effect control board 90 detects whether or not a command indicating that the settlement switch 10 has been operated is input from the game control board 40 after each game. Then, when it is detected that the settlement switch 10 has been operated after the game is over, the effect control board 90 detects that the non-operation condition has been satisfied. Thereby, the effect control board 90 can recognize that the non-operation condition is satisfied.

  Further, for example, when the non-operation condition is satisfied when an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed, the effect control board 90 performs an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51. The game control board 40 may detect that the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed. For example, when the game control board 40 detects that the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed, it is necessary to notify the effect control board 90 when the non-operation condition is satisfied. As a specific example, the game control board 40 detects whether or not an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed after each game. When the game control board 40 detects that an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed after the game is over, the game control board 40 issues a command indicating that the non-operation condition is satisfied. Output to Thereby, the effect control board 90 can recognize that the non-operation condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the effect control board 90 detects that the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed, the game control board 40 performs the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 each time. Then, a command indicating that the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed is output to the effect control board 90. Thereby, the effect control board 90 can recognize that the operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed. After each game, the effect control board 90 detects whether or not an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed. That is, the effect control board 90 detects whether or not a command indicating that an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed is input from the game control board 40 after each game. Then, when the effect control board 90 detects that an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 has been performed after the game is over, the effect control board 90 detects that the non-operation condition is satisfied. Thereby, the effect control board 90 can recognize that the non-operation condition is satisfied.

  The non-operation condition and the demonstration effect start condition may be the same condition. For example, the non-operation condition and the demonstration effect start condition may be a case where 60 seconds have elapsed after the game is over. The game control board 40 transmits a standby command to the effect control board 90 when the demonstration effect start condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the non-operation condition and the demonstration effect start condition are the same condition, the game control board 40 may recognize that the non-operation condition is satisfied when receiving the standby command.

  In addition, when the special condition is not satisfied, after the “non-winning suggestion effect” indicating that the special condition is not satisfied is performed, and then when the non-operation condition is satisfied, the “demo effect” is performed. Execute. Note that, among the non-operation conditions, when an operation for displaying the effect menu on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed, the effect menu may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 instead of the “demonstration effect”.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (variable display means) perform variable display of identification information. The effect control board 90 (special information notifying means) notifies information that can specify whether a special condition is satisfied (whether or not a special combination has been won) in connection with the variable display. I do. Further, the effect control board 90 can execute “non-winning suggestion effect” (notifying non-special information) that can specify that the special condition is not satisfied even when the special condition is satisfied. When the “non-winning suggestion effect” is executed while the special condition is satisfied, a predetermined operation for newly performing variable display on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R after notifying the “non-winning suggestion effect” is performed. Is performed by the player (for example, when a betting operation is performed), and the non-operation condition (the player is assumed to stop the game without performing a predetermined operation after notifying the non-special information is performed. When the (condition) is satisfied, special information that can specify that the special condition is satisfied is notified.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the “non-winning suggestion effect” is executed while the special condition is satisfied, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are notified after the “non-winning suggestion effect” is notified. Not only when a predetermined operation for newly performing variable display is performed by the player, but also when a non-operation condition is satisfied without performing the predetermined operation after notifying the non-special information, The special information which can specify that the condition is satisfied is notified. Therefore, it can be appropriately left that the special condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if the special condition is satisfied, the user is not left unrecognized that the special condition is not satisfied.

  (2) Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived, the demonstration control board 90 (the demonstration control means) performs the demonstration based on the demonstration condition being satisfied. Perform the production. Further, the non-operation condition may be the same condition as the demonstration condition (60 seconds have passed since the end of the game).

  As described above, by setting the non-operation condition and the demonstration condition to be the same condition, it is possible to appropriately notify that the special condition is satisfied when starting the demonstration effect.

  (3) Also, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined operation is performed (when a bet operation is performed), the special information is notified, and when the non-operation condition (the player stops the game). When the special information is notified when the condition assumed to be satisfied) is satisfied, the notification may be performed in a common notification mode.

  As described above, when the special information is notified when the predetermined operation is performed, and when the special information is notified when the non-operation condition is satisfied, by performing the common notification mode, It is possible to appropriately notify that the special condition is satisfied. Further, the control load can be reduced without complicating the control.

  (4) In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, the special condition includes a first special condition (REG bonus) and a second special condition (BIG bonus) which is more advantageous for the player than the first special condition. When the special information is notified after the non-special information is notified, the rate at which the second special condition is satisfied may be high.

  As described above, when the special information is notified after the non-special information is notified, the expectation of the player can be appropriately maintained by increasing the ratio of the second special condition being satisfied. Can be.

  (5) In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control board 90 (effect control means) includes setting means for setting a normal state and a power saving state. The demonstration effect in the normal mode may be executed when the normal state is set by the means, and the demonstration effect in the power saving mode may be executed when the power saving state is set by the setting means.

  As described above, by executing the demonstration effect based on the state set by the setting unit, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

  (6) In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the demonstration effect in the normal mode is an effect in which an effect for a specific time is repeated, and the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is effect means (liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52). , The reel LED 55) in a specific state.

  Thus, by providing the normal demonstration effect and the power-saving demonstration effect, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

[Modification]
The embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described embodiment and the technical items described in the following modified examples may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment may be combined. May be replaced with the technical matter described in the following modified example, and the replaced technical matter may be further combined with the technical matter described in the following modified example. .

  In the example described above, the “non-winning suggestion effect” is executed at the end of the game (at the time of the third stop), but is not limited to this. For example, the “non-winning suggestion effect” may be executed at a timing when any one of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R first stops. That is, the “non-winning suggestion effect” may be executed at the time of the first stop. Further, for example, the “non-winning suggestion effect” may be executed at the timing when the second reel of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stops. That is, the “non-winning suggestion effect” may be executed at the time of the second stop. Further, an effect executed before the “non-winning suggestion effect” (for example, a continuous effect following the non-winning suggestion effect) may be executed at least once at the time of the first stop or the second stop. .

  Further, in the above-described example, the description has been given using an example in which the “resurrection effect” executed when the bet operation is performed and the “resurrection effect” executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied are the same effect. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the “resurrection effect” executed when the bet operation is performed may be different from the “resurrection effect” executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied. For example, when the non-operation condition is satisfied, the player is not performing a game operation. Also, if a sound is output while the player is not performing a game operation, the player may be surprised. Therefore, in the “resurrection effect” executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the lighting of the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 may be performed, and the sound output may not be performed. Thereby, even if the non-operation condition is satisfied in a state where the player is not performing the game operation and the “resurrection effect” is executed, the player is not surprised by the sound. As described above, even if some notification modes are different between the “resurrection effect” executed when the betting operation is performed and the “resurrection effect” executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied. Good. Also, the “revival effect” executed when the bet operation is performed and the “resurrection effect” executed when the non-operation condition is satisfied may be completely different “resurrection effects”.

[About gaming machines such as sparrow balls, arepachi and pachinko]
In the present embodiment, the effect control board 90 has been described as being applied to the slot machine 1. However, the effect control board 90 may be applied to a game machine such as a sparrow ball, arepachi, and pachinko. The gaming machine such as a sparrow ball, arepachi, and pachinko is, for example, an effect control board 90 for controlling an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display, a speaker, and an LED. In such a gaming machine as a sparrow ball, arepachi, pachinko, etc., the effect control board 90 controls a liquid crystal display, a speaker, and an effect display device such as an LED to execute a special effect. Enhance the interest of.

[Others]
The main control unit 41 may include an abnormality detection unit that detects a predetermined abnormality, an abnormality notification unit that performs notification according to the detection of the abnormality, and a notification setting unit that sets a notification level by the abnormality notification unit. When the notification level is set to a predetermined level, the abnormality notifying unit does not notify even if an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting unit, and associates an event occurring in the game control board 40 and a related portion with a time. In the timekeeping-related processing for performing the processing of storing the abnormality, when the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means, the occurrence of the abnormality may be stored in association with the timekeeping information regardless of the notification level. With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the abnormality while reducing the trouble caused by the notification.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 includes an abnormality detection unit that detects a predetermined abnormality, an abnormality notification unit that performs notification according to the detection of the abnormality, and a notification setting unit that sets a notification level by the abnormality notification unit. May be provided. When the notification level is set to a predetermined level, the abnormality notifying unit does not notify even if an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting unit, and associates an event occurring in the effect control board 90 and a related portion with time. In the timekeeping-related processing for performing the processing of storing the abnormality, when the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means, the occurrence of the abnormality may be stored in association with the timekeeping information regardless of the notification level. With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the abnormality while reducing the trouble caused by the notification.

  The external output board 1000 outputs an external output signal such as a security signal or a payout signal to an external device (for example, a hall computer). When detecting an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game during the game, the external output board 1000 does not output the security signal immediately after detecting the abnormality, but outputs the security signal after the game ends. Further, the external output board 1000 outputs a payout signal each time one medal is paid out. Further, when detecting an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game during the game with payout processing, the external output board 1000 does not output the security signal immediately after detecting the abnormality, but completes the output of the payout signal. Before outputting the security signal. Thereby, it is possible to determine the occurrence timing of the abnormality.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine using medals as a game medium used for setting a bet amount and providing a game value with a prize has been described as an example. However, the slot machine that embodies the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) in which a game ball used in a pachinko game machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. When the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Is used to set the number of bets.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a fully credit-type slot machine that sets the number of bets using only. When a game ball is used as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Is used to set the number of bets.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls. It may be one that can be used together with utility value. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by the occurrence of a prize. Any utility value may be paid out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels stop, one game is completed, and according to a combination of the display results derived on the three reels. The slot machine in which a prize occurs is explained. In other words, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and a game value is used for one game using a game value. By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, thereby ending one game, and as a result of one game, A description has been given of the slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas. However, one game is ended by a display result being derived on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified, and a prize is won in accordance with the display result derived by the variable display device. The slot machine which can be generated is not limited to the one having the variable display device having three reels, but the one having only one reel, or the slot machine having the variable display device having plural reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as a horizontal direction and an oblique direction.

  Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can derive a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (perspective windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each of which can be identified. A variable display device is provided, and a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming values (medals and credits), and the game can be started. One game is completed by deriving the display result, and even if the slot machine is capable of generating a prize according to a combination of the display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is brought to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be employed. The base and the drum can be distributed and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine.

  It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

Reference Signs List 1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 40 game control board 41 main control section 51 liquid crystal display 90 effect control board 91 sub control section 91a sub CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can play games,
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information;
Special information notifying means for notifying information capable of specifying whether or not a special condition is satisfied in relation to derivation of the display result of the variable display,
After the display result of the variable display means is derived, a demonstration effect is performed based on the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed without the player performing a predetermined operation for performing a new variable display on the variable display means. Possible production control means,
With
The special information notification means,
Even when the special condition is satisfied, it is possible to report non-special information capable of specifying that the special condition is not satisfied,
Wherein when the special condition is informed the non specials when they are satisfied, when the non-special information after notifying the prior Kisho constant operation is performed by the player, or the after notifying the non specials When the specific time has elapsed without a predetermined operation being performed by the player, a special information that can specify that the special condition is satisfied is notified,
The effect control means ,
When the power saving mode is set, a power saving demonstration effect is executed as the demonstration effect.When the power saving mode is not set, the power saving demonstration effect is executed as the demonstration effect. Different normal demonstration effects can be performed,
If the non-special information is notified when the special condition is satisfied, the demonstration effect is not executed even if the specific time has elapsed without the predetermined operation being performed by a player ,
If the non-special information is notified when the power saving mode is not set and the special condition is not satisfied, the predetermined time elapses without the predetermined operation being performed by the player. We usually perform demonstration effects,
If the non-special information is notified when the power saving mode is set and the special condition is not satisfied, the power saving mode is set when the specific time elapses without the predetermined operation being performed by the player. Perform power demonstrations,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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