JP6682169B1 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of surely grasping a payout number for a player. SOLUTION: In a slot machine that displays game progress information including a "payout" item that displays the payout number of medals on a liquid crystal display, the payout number of medals displayed as a "payout" item is set in the next game. Predetermined timing from the start of reel rotation by the start operation until all of the symbols that were stopped at the end of the previous game (the symbols that had been stopped) become invisible (start) It is maintained until the timing d) when the time T has elapsed from the operation, and is erased when the predetermined timing is reached, and the default value is displayed. [Selection diagram] Fig. 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is capable of playing a game and that can be provided with a gaming value in accordance with the result of the game.

  As an example of a gaming machine, it is equipped with a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and the start switch is operated while the bet number is set using medals etc. However, the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the winning lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (pushing order, operation timing, etc.), and the medals are selected according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels are stopped There are slot machines that can be paid out. Further, as a privilege (for example, an advantageous state) for the player, a bonus for improving the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small winning combination or a replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of a winning combination lottery are won for a plurality of winning combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information which is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege when the result is obtained.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, in the image display device for production, the number of stored credits and the number of paid-out medals are displayed, and the counter values of the stored number and the paid-out number are accompanied by the payout of medals. There is a method in which the count value of the payout number is cleared together with the counter value of the stored number when the bet number setting operation is added and updated (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-016258, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the number of stored sheets and the number of paid-out sheets displayed on the image display device are provided at positions separated from each other across the reel window. Therefore, when confirming the number of stored coins, the line of sight is directed to the left side of the reel window, while when confirming the number of coins to be paid out, the line of sight is directed to the right side of the reel window. Had to actively switch his line of sight. On the other hand, it is also conceivable that the stored number and the paid-out number are fixedly provided in one direction (one place) so that the stored number and the paid-out number can be checked at a glance.

  However, when the player confirms the stored number, the payout number is also in the player's field of view, which gives the player the illusion that not only the stored number but also the payout number can be confirmed. As a result, if the display of the number of payouts is cleared by the operation for setting the bet number, etc., the player can grasp the number of reserves, but cannot actually know the number of payouts. There was a risk that many cases such as not happening may occur.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to grasp the number of payouts as reliably as possible.

  A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention displays a reel around which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and a part of the plurality of types of symbols arranged on the reel so that the player can visually recognize the symbols. The symbol display window, bet number setting means for setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of bets for one game, and a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels, that the bet number is set. Start operation acceptance means that is validly accepted as a condition, rotation control means that rotates the reel by accepting the start operation, rotation of the reel is stopped, and a game is displayed according to the symbol displayed in the symbol display window section. A game value giving means for giving a utility value, and an image display means for displaying an image according to the progress of the game in a predetermined display area, wherein the image display means is the game value giving means. When the game value is given, the number-of-addition image display unit displays the number-of-addition image for displaying the number-of-addition image capable of specifying the size of the provided game-use value. After the rotation of the reel is started by setting the bet number for the next game and accepting the start operation, the display of the image is displayed in the symbol display window portion when the rotation of the reel is started. It is maintained until a predetermined timing is reached until the symbol that has been displayed is in a position where it is not displayed in the symbol display window portion with the rotation of the reel, and when the predetermined timing is reached, the display of the given number image To finish.

  According to this configuration, even after the rotation of the reel is started, the display of the imparted number of images is maintained until the predetermined timing is reached. After the award number image is displayed and before the reel starts to rotate in the next game, the player concentrates on setting the bet number and performing the start operation, and the award number image is displayed. Even if it is overlooked, the display of the imparted number image is maintained until the predetermined timing is reached, so that the rotation of the reel is started to set the bet number and the player's concentration on the start operation is reduced. It is possible to confirm the number-of-applied images once the image is interrupted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the display of the number-of-applied images.

  Further, the display of the number-of-applied images is accompanied by the rotation of the reel in the next game, and then the rotation of the reel causes the symbol displayed in the symbol display window portion to be displayed. The process ends by reaching a predetermined timing until the position is not displayed in the symbol display window. Therefore, it is clear to the player that the number-of-addition image in the previous game is clear to the player, and it is possible to prevent the player from having the misunderstanding that the number-of-addition image in the current game has started.

  Here, "the display of the number-of-addition image is displayed after the number of bets for the next game is set and the rotation of the reel is started by accepting the start operation" is, for example, "given in a predetermined game. The display of the given number image that can specify the magnitude of the game value is displayed, the number of bets for the next game is set after the predetermined game is finished, and the rotation of the reel is started by accepting the start operation. "After being done" is equivalent.

  It should be noted that the “number-of-addition image” displayed by the number-of-addition image display means is not a cumulative total of the game value provided by the game value providing means over a plurality of games, but is, for example, once. In the game, it means the size of one game value provided by the game value providing means. “Ending the display of the number-of-applied images” may be such that the magnitude of one-time game value cannot be specified. For example, a predetermined default state (initial value) is set for each game. The image may be switched to the image shown (for example, "00" or "-"), or the number of images to be added may be deleted.

  Preferably, the award number image display means displays the award number image in a specific display area of the predetermined display area, and the image display means, on condition that the bet number is set, The effective image display means for displaying an effective image for notifying that the start operation can be effectively accepted in a display area close to the specific display area, wherein the effective image display means is the number-of-applied images. When the number-of-addition image is displayed by the display means, the display of the valid image is maintained together with the display of the number-of-addition image, and the display of the valid image is ended when the display of the number-of-addition image is ended.

  With this configuration, the effective image is displayed in the display area close to the specific display area, and ends at the same timing as the number-of-applied images in the specific display area. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the display and end of the effective image regardless of the display size of the effective image. Further, it is not necessary to separately perform the display end of the added number image and the display end of the effective image at different timings, and the processing can be simplified.

  Here, the above-mentioned "on condition that the bet number is set" means, in detail, that the bet number that satisfies the specified number set in the game (or game state) in which the bet number is set is set. It means "on the condition that you are present". In this case, for example, in the game in which the prescribed number is set to "3", even if the bet number is set to "1" or "2", the condition is not satisfied and the start operation is not effective. May be.

  Further, the “terminate the display of the effective image when the display of the number of images to be added is ended” may be any one as long as the effective image notifies “the start operation can be effectively accepted”, For example, when the display of the number-of-applied images is finished, the display of the valid image is changed from the display indicating that “the start operation can be effectively accepted” (for example, a black circle image) to “the acceptance start operation is not valid (invalid). The display may be switched to a display (for example, a red circle image).

  Preferably, a game operation detecting means for detecting an operation for advancing a game including the start operation, a first image display section provided above the game operation detecting means, and the game operation detecting means. A second image display section provided below the first image display section and the second image display section when the special condition is not satisfied according to the progress of the game. A game information image including the number-of-applied images and the valid image is displayed using the display area of the first image display unit of the copy, and when the special condition is satisfied, the first image display unit and the first image display unit are displayed. A game information image including the number-of-applied image and the valid image is displayed using the display area of the second image display unit of the two-image display unit.

  With this configuration, when the special condition is satisfied, for example, an image using the entire display area of the first image display unit can be displayed, and a variation of the image that can be displayed on the first image display unit can be displayed. It is possible to spread the game, and it is possible to concentrate the player on the image. Further, when the special condition is satisfied, the number of images to be imparted is displayed on the second image display section on the lower side, which is separated by the game operation detecting means, to maintain the state that the player can grasp, The player can be made to pay attention to the effect display on the image display unit.

  The above-mentioned configuration relates to the display of the number-of-addition image using the first image display unit and the second image display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number-of-addition image and the effective image are Display may be performed using the first image display unit and the second image display unit. Specifically, when the special condition is not satisfied, the number-of-applied images and the effective image are displayed using the display area of the first image display unit without using the second image display unit, and When the special condition is not satisfied, the display area of the second image display unit may be used to display the number-of-applied images and the effective image without using the first image display unit.

  Preferably, a rotation start delay means for delaying the timing of starting rotation of the reel by the rotation control means when the start operation is received and a predetermined delay condition is satisfied, is provided. When the predetermined delay condition is satisfied, the number image display means reaches a specific timing before the reel is started to rotate, when the delay by the rotation start delay means is released, when the given number image is displayed. The display is continued until the specific timing is reached, and the display of the given number image is ended.

  With this configuration, when the predetermined delay condition is satisfied, the display of the number-of-applied images ends at a specific timing before the reel starts rotating. Therefore, at least the predetermined delay condition is satisfied when the number-of-applied images is not displayed when the reel is rotated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing that the predetermined delay condition is satisfied.

  Preferably, the predetermined delay condition includes a first delay condition that can be satisfied based on a timing at which the start operation is accepted, and a second delay condition that can be satisfied based on a result of a role lottery performed for each game. Including the time required to reach the specific timing when the predetermined delay condition is satisfied after the start operation is accepted, whether the predetermined delay condition is the first delay condition or the second delay condition. It is set to be the same time regardless of the delay condition.

  According to this configuration, it is not necessary to end the display of the number-of-applied images when the predetermined delay condition is satisfied, regardless of the first delay condition or the second delay condition. The processing can be simplified.

  Preferably, the game control means includes the bet number setting means, the start operation acceptance means, and the game value giving means and controls the progress of the game, and outputs game information in accordance with the progress of the game, and the image. A predetermined display based on effect control information including display means for controlling the progress of the effect based on the game information and outputting effect information according to the effect of the effect, and effect information relating to an image in the effect information. An image control means for controlling an image displayed in the area, wherein the effect control means starts timing with reception of start information for specifying that the start operation is accepted in the game information. And a time that is predetermined by the clocking means and that is required to reach the predetermined timing after the reel starts rotating. When the number-of-addition image end information is displayed, the image control means outputs the number-of-addition image end information as the effect information until the number-of-addition image end information is received. The display of the image is maintained, and the display of the number-of-addition image is ended based on the reception of the end-number-of-application image information.

  According to this configuration, the imparted number image end information is output at a predetermined timing based on the time counting by the timing unit on the effect control unit side, and the image control unit receives the imparted number image end information, resulting in the imparted number image. Can be ended at a predetermined timing after the rotation of the reel is started. As a result, the processing load on the image control means side can be reduced and the display / non-display of the added number of images can be controlled more reliably.

  Preferably, the number of stored gaming values among the gaming values owned by the player is updated based on the gaming value set as the bet number and the gaming value assigned according to the symbol. A storage number updating unit, wherein the number-of-addition image display unit displays the number-of-addition image in a specific display region of the predetermined display region, and the image display unit includes the number-of-addition image in the predetermined display region. In a display area close to the specific display area, a storage number image display means for displaying a storage number image capable of specifying the storage number updated by the storage number updating means is provided, wherein the storage number image display means is for the game. After updating the stored number image based on the fact that the game value has been given by the value giving means, the bet number is set by accepting a bet number setting operation for setting the bet number for the next game. Depending updates the reserved number image.

  According to this configuration, the stored number image is displayed in the display area close to the specific display area in which the added number image is displayed. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player can grasp both the stored number image and the imparted number image by turning the line of sight to the specific display area side. Further, the stored number image is updated by accepting a bet number setting operation for setting the bet number for the next game, which further increases the possibility that the player can grasp the provided number image. it can.

  Preferably, the image display means is a bet number image capable of specifying the bet number of the game value set by the bet number setting means, and the stored game value of the game value owned by the player. It is possible to display the number-of-reservations image capable of specifying the number-of-reservations, and the bet-number image is set by the bet-number setting means by using the stored gaming value. When updating each image, the number of bets set by the bet number setting means is displayed before displaying the number-of-reservations image in which the number of reserves obtained by subtracting the gaming value used for setting the bet number can be specified. Each of the bet number image and the accumulated number image is updated and displayed so that the corresponding bet number image is displayed.

  With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the stored number image from being updated before the bet number image. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful without causing a situation in which the bet number is not set even though the accumulated number is subtracted.

  Preferably, the symbol display window portion can display a predetermined number of symbols of 2 or more out of the symbols arranged on the reel in a state where the reel is stopped, and the rotation of the reel is started. Until the symbol displayed on the symbol display window is not displayed on the symbol display window due to the rotation of the reel, when the reel starts rotating, Any of the predetermined number of symbols displayed in the symbol display window as a symbol is until the position is not displayed in the symbol display window with the rotation of the reel.

  According to this configuration, when the reel starts to rotate, the next game is started because the predetermined number of symbols displayed in the symbol display window are not displayed in the symbol display window. The display of the number-of-applied images ends by the time when the timing at which the player is more likely to recognize the increase is reached. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from having a misunderstanding that the image is the number-of-applied image in the started game this time.

  Preferably, the predetermined timing is the symbol display window when the rotation of the reel is started after the rotation of the reel is started by setting the bet number for the next game and receiving the start operation. The symbol displayed on the part may change with the rotation of the reel until it reaches the position not displayed on the symbol display window.

  According to this configuration, the predetermined timing for ending the display of the number-of-applied images can be changed after the rotation of the reel in the next game is started. Therefore, variations can be widened and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door opened. FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for explaining a combination name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for explaining a winning combination group, a winning combination, and the like. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of each of the gaming state and the advantageous period. It is a figure for explaining a display example of game progress information on a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for explaining a display example of game progress information on a liquid crystal display. It is a timing chart for explaining the update timing of the game progress information in the liquid crystal display. The update display of each of the "payout" item and the "start" item when a weight is generated at the timing of starting the reel rotation will be described. The update display of each of the "payout" item and the "start" item when a freeze occurs at the timing of starting reel rotation will be described. It is a figure for explaining a display example of game progress information on a liquid crystal display. It is a timing chart for explaining the update timing of the game progress information in the liquid crystal display.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as a game medium will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and it is not a gaming machine that can execute a game using a game ball as a game medium or a game medium (value of a tangible object such as a medal) but internally. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine that can execute a game using the given score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

<Structure example of slot machine>
The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked / unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game hall manager. The door sensor 20 detects whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 (an example of a symbol display window portion) is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, the state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed can be visually recognized from the display window 7. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display portion 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

  The variable display section 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display portion 13 is a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display column 10R including a reel 11R and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called middle stage line configured by the middle stage of the left variable display column 10L, the middle stage of the middle variable display column 10M, and the middle stage of the right variable display column 10R is set as the winning line to be the winning determination target of the winning combination. There is. The winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

  A liquid crystal display 27 a is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27a executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of the game (game). Further, above the liquid crystal display 27a of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols, the number of payouts, and the like are printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29, respectively. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. Each of the lamp units 33L, 33M, 33R includes a light source such as an LED and emits light in accordance with the progress of the game to execute the effect.

  On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46, a notification display 60, and an advantageous period notification lamp 80 are arranged. The credit indicator 45 displays a credit, which is the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set to 50.

  The payout display device 46 is a display device that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning of a winning combination occurs and also displays various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the setting values 1 to 6, and indicates the setting value that has been set. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, a pressing order, etc., which will be also referred to as an advantageous operation mode hereinafter) and a result of a winning combination lottery which are advantageous to the player. It is a vessel. The information displayed on the notification display device 60 (for example, the operation mode) may be displayed on the payout display device 46. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display device for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be permitted. It should be noted that the fact that it is an advantageous period may be notified by the credit indicator 45 (for example, turning on / off the dot portion).

  The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is configured by, for example, an LED, and is turned on during the advantageous period and turned off during the normal period which is not the advantageous period.

  Various operation parts are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. As the operation unit, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a performance operation unit 81, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum number of bets refers to the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game) (set to “3” in this embodiment).

  The effect operation unit 81 is a switch that detects an operation related to effect. The operations related to the performance include operations for executing / developing the performance, operations for selecting the performance mode, characters, etc., and an administrator menu for displaying the player menu state and setting history etc. for displaying the game history etc. It includes operations for shifting to the state.

  The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or a set bet number. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches that detect the operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R and stopping the variable display of the symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert medals.

  Various switches including the effect operation unit 81 detect an operation to the operation unit (button unit) corresponding to each switch. The operation unit corresponding to each switch is composed of a transmissive member that transmits light. In addition, a light source such as an LED is mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches, and the light is emitted at an operable timing (timing to effectively accept the operation) according to the progress of the game, etc. To execute.

  A liquid crystal display 27b is provided below the various operation parts of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27b statically displays characters and the like that can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a according to the progress of the game, and also displays on the liquid crystal display 27a when a special condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game. The predetermined image that has been displayed is displayed. The liquid crystal display 27b is provided below the operation unit, while the liquid crystal display 27a is provided above the operation unit. Therefore, when the player plays a game in the slot machine 1, it can be said that the liquid crystal display 27a is provided at a position easier for the player to visually recognize than the liquid crystal display 27b. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right of the liquid crystal display 27b, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R include a light source such as an LED, for example, and produce effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

  Note that the liquid crystal display 27b of the present embodiment shows an example in which the screen size is larger than that of the liquid crystal display 27a as shown in FIG. The screen size may be the same, or the screen size may be smaller than that of the liquid crystal display 27a.

  The front door 5 of the present embodiment shows an example in which a large liquid crystal display 27b is provided below various operating parts, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display 27b shown in FIG. Alternatively, a liquid crystal display having a small screen size may be provided in combination with a decorative panel that can emit light by an internal LED that displays characters and model names that appear in game production and the like.

  Further, below the liquid crystal display 27b, there are provided a medal payout opening 39 for paying out medals in accordance with occurrence of a winning prize, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39. . Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right of the medal payout opening 39 for producing effects by outputting sound effects and sounds according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the internal configuration of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 for housing reels 11L to 11R side by side is provided in the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall of the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R) and position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter, position sensors 55L to 55R). It says).

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotation shafts thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by stepping motors, for example.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of, for example, photo interrupters. The position sensors 55L to 55R are arranged such that, when the protrusions of the corresponding reels are detected, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is located in the middle of the display window 7. Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case cannot contact the control board without breaking some members, for example, in order to make it easy to identify the traces when the stored control board is tampered with. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

  A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

  The hopper container 42 is a container for storing the medals received from the medal insertion slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor that is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medals stored in the hopper container 42 have reached a predetermined amount and are in a full tank state.

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is composed of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout opening 39 via the medal chute 47 provided below the back surface of the front door 5.

  On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying electric power to various devices included in the slot machine 1 is arranged. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change process start switch 56.

  The power switch 50 is a switch that switches whether to supply power to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during the setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change process, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change process start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the game arcade can operate it.

  The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the winning probability of winning a predetermined winning combination in the winning combination lottery. In the role lottery, the probability of winning the winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability according to the set value. That is, when the set values that are set are different, even if the same winning combination, the winning probability of winning in the winning combination lottery may differ. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out while the game is executed a predetermined number of times is different depending on the set value that is set, and as a result, the payout rate can be made different. Therefore, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and also a value for specifying the payout rate. As the set values, for example, 1 to 6 (four levels of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6 in the present embodiment) having different winning probabilities are provided, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be provided in 6 stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by turning on the power with the setting process start switch 56 being turned on by the setting change key managed by the manager of the game arcade to shift to the setting change process.

  The set value can be sequentially switched (for example, 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 5 ...) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout indicator 46. In the setting change process, after the operation of the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned off to store the set value displayed at that time. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like described later is performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

  On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is arranged at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is a legal medal, and the regular medal is provided on the first flow path 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, it has a structure of guiding the non-genuine medal to the second flow path 44 side for discharging to the outside.

  Further, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medals to the second flow path 44 side depending on the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, when the credit upper limit is reached, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects, one by one, the medals introduced from the medal insertion slot 25 and guided to the first flow path 40 side. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 with the front door 5 closed. On the other hand, the medals guided to the second flow path 44 side are discharged from the medal payout opening 39 via the medal chute 47.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the symbol array of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. On each of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. 3A, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. The plurality of types of designs are composed of designs. In the following, each of a plurality of types of symbols, the name ("R7" "B7" "BAR" "BL" "R1" "R2" "BE" "CH, which is shown as corresponding in FIG. “WM1” and “WM2”). The plurality of types of designs are not limited to the designs as long as they can be distinguished from other designs, and may be patterns, symbols, numbers, or any other forms. Although "R7" and "B7" have a common shape because the pattern is mainly "7", the position and direction of the pointed part (R7: pointed leftward in the upper right part + upward in the lower left part) Sharp, B7: upper right part and lower left part are not sharp in the left part) and color tone (R7: red, B7: blue) are different. Also, “R1” and “R2” are described as “Replay” in the center of the pattern, and have protruding parts (R1: up and down, left and right, R2: upper left, lower left, upper right, right) even though the shape and color are common. (Below) is different. As described above, since “R1” and “R2” are composed of the pictures having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as “R”. Similarly, "WM1" and "WM2" are mainly composed of "watermelon" and have a common shape and color, but there is a special design (a design that gives an image of glittering) (WM1: none, WM2: at the cut end). Scattered along)). As described above, since “WM1” and “WM2” are composed of the patterns having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as “WM”.

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end thereof in association with the symbol arrangement areas in which the symbols are arranged on the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area is the symbol in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

  In the case of the present embodiment, for example, reel tapes on which symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as a symbol number ... 19 → 18 → 17 → ... 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18. Can be made.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the specified number required for starting one game by inserting the medals into the medal slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 (set to "3" in this embodiment). By setting the bet number for the number of medals, it becomes possible to start the rotation, and by operating the start switch 19, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated and the symbols are variably displayed to start one game. In the present embodiment, an example in which "3" is set as the prescribed number regardless of the gaming state will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a prescribed number different depending on the gaming state is set (for example, other than "bonus state"). "3" is set as the prescribed number of the game state and "2" is set as the prescribed number of the "bonus state").

  After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped to end one game. To do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined game value to the player in accordance with a symbol combination (game result) when all the reels 11L to 11R stop rotating. As the gaming value, for example, payout of a predetermined number of medals (or credit addition), a re-gaming provided by automatically setting the bet number of the next game without newly using medals, etc. It is not limited to these.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

  The main control board 63 is a board on which the main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The main control board 63 including the main CPU 61 is an example of game control means. The sub-control board 73 is a board on which the sub-CPU 71 that controls effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 including the sub CPU 71 is an example of an image display unit and also an example of an effect control unit. The power supply unit 49 uses power supplied from the outside to generate a power supply for driving various electric components mounted on the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each table, etc.).

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data regarding the game, etc., and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions that are performed and various functions that are realized by controlling the hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and switches from a switch (operation means) and a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. A process relating to the progress of the game is performed based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. Examples of the error include a selector error detected by the input sensor 53 for a predetermined time or more, a full tank error detected by the full tank sensor 58 that the hopper container 42 is full, and a hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal-out error or the like which has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or longer.

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the closing sensor 53, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the door sensor 20, the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the adjustment switch 23 shown in FIG. The reset switch 52, the change process start switch 56, the position sensors 55L to 55R, the payout sensor 54, and the full tank sensor 58 are included.

  In addition, the main CPU 61 performs processing relating to the progress of the game and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the notification display 60, the advantageous period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , A hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display composed of 7-segment LEDs. On the main control board 63, an advantage period stay ratio staying in an advantage period with respect to the entire game period, a character ratio of bonus payout numbers to the total payout number, a bonus prize for the total play number to the end of the bonus The ratio of the number of games played, such as the role state, the ratio of the total payout number to the total payout number of medals due to the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous period and the payout number in the bonus state (for example, the instruction combination It is also equipped with an indicator that displays things such as ratios. Note that the ratio of staying in the advantageous period, the ratio of characters, the ratio of states of characters, and the ratio of instructed characters are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, and are separately provided. It may be displayed on a display device (for example, the payout display device 46 or the like). In this case, when the reset switch 52 is operated, for example, the main CPU 61 displays the advantageous period stay ratio, the role ratio, the state ratio of the role product, the ratio of the instructed role products on the display. Good.

  The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls an effect based on a command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

  The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 that stores an effect control program for controlling the effect, and a RAM 75 that temporarily stores data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Etc. are performed, and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are drive-controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include speakers 31L and 31R, a liquid crystal display 27a (an example of a first image display section), a liquid crystal display 27b (an example of a second image display section) shown in FIG. ), Various lamps / LEDs, and the effect operation unit 81. The liquid crystal display 27a includes a display control unit (an example of an image control unit) that executes a display process for displaying an image in the display area. Similarly, the liquid crystal display 27b includes a display control unit that executes a display process for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit of each of the liquid crystal display 27a and the liquid crystal display 27b executes display processing based on a display control command from the sub-control board 73 to display a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a. To do. The display control unit can also send a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits a command corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R and various lamps / LEDs, etc. based on a command from the display control unit to produce a sound or light corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. To execute. Various lamps / LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches. The sub CPU 71 can light the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the controlled mode, depending on whether or not the mode is the eco mode.

  The “display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a” of the present embodiment may be a first display control unit (specifically, an image control IC called GPU or VDP) that controls the image display of the liquid crystal display 27a. . In this case, the first display control unit is provided between the sub CPU 71 and the liquid crystal display 27a, receives a command for display control transmitted from the sub control board 73, and based on the received command, the liquid crystal display unit. It may be one that controls the image displayed on the display 27a. That is, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 and the first display controller may be interposed between the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the liquid crystal display 27a.

  The “display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27b” of the present embodiment may be a second display control unit (specifically, an image control IC called GPU or VDP) that controls the image display of the liquid crystal display 27b. . In this case, the second display control unit is provided between the sub CPU 71 and the liquid crystal display 27b, receives the command for display control transmitted from the sub control board 73, and based on the received command, the liquid crystal display unit. It may control the image displayed on the display 27b. That is, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 and the second display control unit may be interposed between the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the liquid crystal display 27b.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control board 73 is arranged on the inner side surface of the housing 3, and the liquid crystal display 27a and the liquid crystal display 27b are arranged on the back side of the front door 5. There is. Although not shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the first display control board on which the first display control section is mounted is fixed to the back surface side of the liquid crystal display 27a, and the second display control section is provided. The mounted second display control board is fixed to the rear surface side of the liquid crystal display 27b, and the first display control board and the second display control board and the sub control board 73 are connected via a predetermined relay board. It is assumed that they are connected via a predetermined communication cable.

  In the effect operation unit 81, a decision switch 81a for decision, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are collectively referred to as up / down / left / right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation to the decision switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops a predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. Control. In addition, the sub CPU 71 can set any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (characters or backgrounds) of different effects (character or background) executed by the liquid crystal display 27a or the like (during the effect mode selection screen is displayed). In the above, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a while the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and displays the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. It can be displayed on the container 27a. On the administrator menu screen, "date and time setting", "setting change history" display, "mobile / phone linked service ON / OFF setting", "eco mode setting", and the like can be performed. The eco-mode is a mode in which the power consumed by the performance execution by the devices connected to the sub control board 73 is saved as compared with the normal time. When the eco mode is set, for example, control for lowering the brightness of the liquid crystal display 27a, the liquid crystal display 27b, and various lamps / LEDs, control for shortening the driving time or the lighting time, and the speaker 31L than in the normal state. , 31R to reduce the volume output.

  In addition, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and a specific effect that is generated in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, continuous effect continuous over a plurality of games, urging operation to a specific button). When the chance button effect, etc.) is not executed, and a predetermined time has passed without any operation being detected (hereinafter, also referred to as a standby state, a freeze state, or a game standby state) The determination switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. In the standby state, a guidance effect (included in the promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the decision switch 81a to guide the player to the menu state is executed. By operating the determination switch 81a during the guide effect, the player menu state is entered and the player menu screen is displayed.

  In addition, in the player menu screen, in accordance with the operation on the effect operation unit 81, for example, a portable link service for confirming the winning combination history such as the number of times of winning and the probability of occurrence, and for accumulating the playing history of the player (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as cell-phone interlocking) setting, volume setting output from the speakers 31L and 31R, and brightness adjustment of each of the liquid crystal display 27a and the liquid crystal display 27b can be performed. The setting of the eco mode will be described by way of an example that can be set in the administrator menu state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be set in the player menu state.

  The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up, down, left, or right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and depending on the item or object selected by operating the decision switch 81a. Perform the processing. Note that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer and operates the decision switch 81a, so that the player menu screen in the player menu state in the layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. The player menu screen may be preferentially displayed by drawing the image. It should be noted that while the player menu screen is being displayed, a specific effect in a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect in a specific layer may be temporarily ended.

  Further, in the case of continuously executing a specific effect in a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, when the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts the user to operate a specific button, the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated. You may not. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally advanced to the next stage by the operation of the decision switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, operate the switch for developing the opportunity button effect while the player menu screen is displayed. It is possible to prevent undesired development of the performance.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs a game control process for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control processing.

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-play flag set when the re-winning combination is won. Processing for setting (an example of a bet number setting means) is performed. In the bet number setting process, when the bet number is set, a bet number setting command that can specify the set bet number is output. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the operation to the start switch 19 (an example of the start operation) is effectively accepted (an example of the start operation accepting means) so that the rotation can be started (validation).

  In the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the number of medals corresponding to the credit or the set number of bets is paid out. The settlement process for is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving an operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where the rotation can be started, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process, a bet command that can specify the actually set bet number (medal number) is output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 side can specify the number of medals for which the bet number is set for one game.

  In the present embodiment, when the maximum bet switch 17 can be effectively operated, the inserted number lamp (not shown) indicating the inserted number is controlled to be in the “off state” corresponding to non-input, and the maximum bet switch 17 is set. Is operated by the player, it is determined whether or not the operation of the maximum bet switch 17 is within the valid period in the bet number setting process, and it is determined that "there is within the valid period". By doing so, all of the three inserted number lamps are controlled to be in the “lighting state” corresponding to the inserted state almost at the same time (specifically, there is a time lag that is recognized as simultaneous from the player's point of view).

  When the sub-control CPU 71 receives a bet-number setting command (contents indicating bet-number = 3 in this case) transmitted from the main CPU 71 in the bet-number setting processing, the display content corresponding to the bet-number setting command is displayed. A command for updating is output, and the liquid crystal display 27a is display-controlled by this. More specifically, the first image control unit outputs a signal output from the sub-control CPU 71 to the first image control unit, and the first image control unit inputs the signal, and the bet number setting display unit is in the off display mode one by one. The first image control unit is controlled to change to the lighting display mode.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for the role lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number value within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is determined in advance based on the extracted value (hereinafter, referred to as an extracted value). In addition, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win one of a plurality of types of hands. With reference to FIG. 6, types of winning combinations and winning combination names set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As the types of winning combinations, a bonus winning combination, a replay winning combination, and a small winning combination are provided. The bonus role is a transition role accompanied by the privilege of transitioning to a bonus state in which the winning probability of the small role is high. The re-game combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a re-play) is a combination accompanied by setting the re-play flag and giving a re-play when a prize is won. In the bet number setting process, when the re-play flag is set, the stipulated number of the game (current game) to be started next (from now on) is newly used without newly using the medal (or credit) owned by the player. The corresponding bet number is automatically set as the next game bet number. The small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (or credits are added).

  As the bonus combination, a combination name “RBB1” is provided. In the symbol combination of "RBB1", a combination of three "R7" is defined. When "RBB1" is won, the bonus state is controlled. The bonus state ends with a game in which the number of paid out medals exceeds the number of medals (200 described in the remarks column of FIG. 6) corresponding to the winning bonus combination.

  As the re-game combination, combination names “RP1” to “RP10” are provided. In the symbol combination of "RP1", a combination of three "R1" is defined. Also for each of "RP2" to "RP10", the symbol combination as described in FIG. 6 is defined. When the symbol combination of "RP1" and "RP2" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "R" symbol is stopped on the middle, middle, and middle stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "R" symbol is apparently the prize line. Align on NL. When the symbol combination of "RP3" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "R" symbols are stopped on the lower, middle, and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and apparently, the "R" symbols are aligned on the right upward line. . "RP4" and "RP5" are also called promotion replays because they are the roles that trigger the game state (RT2, which will be described later) that is advantageous for the player who has a high probability of winning the re-game combination. When the symbol combination of each of "RP4" and "RP5" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "R" symbol is stopped in the middle / middle stages of the reels 11L and 11M and the "BE" symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the reel 11R. However, from the appearance, the "R" symbol is in a ten-pie state on the reel 11L and the reel 11M.

  When the symbol combination of each of "RP6" and "RP7" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "BAR" symbol is stopped on the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper or lower stage of the reel 11R, and the "BE" symbol is displayed on the middle stage of the reel 11L. There is a case in which the "BAR" symbol on the reel 11M and the reel 11R is in a ten-tempered state due to the stop. Therefore, "RP6" and "RP7" are also called BAR tempire replay or fake BAR.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination of "RP8" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "BAR" symbol is stopped at the lower, middle and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "BAR" symbol is apparently rising to the right. The line may be stopped. For this reason, "RP8" is also referred to as a right-up BAR complete replay. Also, when the symbol combination of "RP9" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "BAR" symbol is stopped on the upper, middle, and lower stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and apparently, the "BAR" symbol is on the lower right line. It may be stopped. Therefore, “RP9” is also referred to as a downward falling BAR complete replay. When the symbol combination of "RP10" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped in the middle and upper stages of the reels 11L and 11M.

  The role names “PZ1” to “PZ41” are provided as the small roles. Also for "PZ1" to "PZ41", the symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are determined. Of these, when the symbol combination of each of "PZ1" and "PZ2" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "BE" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and apparently "BE". The design is stopped at the line descending to the right. Therefore, “PZ1” and “PZ2” are also referred to as downward-sloping bells. When the symbol combination of "PZ3" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "BE" symbol is stopped on the middle / middle / middle stages of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "BE" symbol is stopped on the pay line NL. Therefore, "PZ3" is also referred to as a middle bell. In the states other than the bonus state, "PZ1" to "PZ3" are won when the correct pressing order is obtained, and in the bonus state, regardless of the pressing order, the winning is won and nine medals are paid out. “PZ4” to “PZ36” can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failure), and four medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" are also referred to as push order incorrect answer bells.

  When the symbol combination of "PZ37" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "WM" symbol is stopped on the upper, middle, and lower stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "WM" symbol is stopped on the lower right line. There is. Therefore, "PZ37" is also called a watermelon. When the symbol combination of each of "PZ38" to "PZ40" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage of each of the reel 11L and the reel 11M. Therefore, "PZ38" to "PZ40" are also called cherries. "PZ41" is a role that can stop the chance of a "WM" symbol being tempted on the pay line NL. "PZ37" to "PZ41" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. When either "PZ37" or "PZ41" wins, five medals are paid out, and "PZ38". ~ When any one of "PZ40" wins, three medals are paid out.

  In the internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups each including a predetermined winning combination among the winning combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, a winning combination group and a winning combination according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, “RBB” including a bonus combination “RBB1” is provided. The winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination, but also a winning combination group that wins simultaneously with other combinations (for example, “PZ38” to “PZ41”).

  As a winning combination group of replay roles, "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" (hereinafter also collectively referred to as "RT2 transition replay"), "fake replay", and " BAR complete replay ”is provided. The "normal replay" is a winning group composed of "RP1" and "RP2". The “RT2 transition replay 1” is a winning group composed of “RP1”, “RP2”, “RP4”, and “RP5”. The winning combination groups of other re-play combinations are also composed of the combinations described in the combination configuration column of FIG.

  As the winning role group of the small roles, “cherry”, “watermelon”, “chance eye”, “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4”, and “all small wins” are provided. Among these, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are multiple types of roles of "PZ4" to "PZ36" in addition to "PZ1" and "PZ2" or "PZ3". Is a winning combination group configured to include different combinations of winning combinations. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are collectively referred to as "push order bell". "All small wins" is a winning combination group consisting of all small wins. The winning combination groups of other small combinations are also composed of the combinations described in the combination configuration column of FIG.

  Of these plural types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups targeted for the lottery are defined for each of the plural types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value that is set.

  As the gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "RT0" to "RT2", "RBB1" are elected, so-called carry-over gaming state and internal winning state, "RT3", and winning of a bonus role There is provided a bonus state such as "RBB1". "RT0" to "RT2" are collectively referred to as a general game state.

  In the winning combination group including the bonus combination, “RBB” is the target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. For the winning combination group including the bonus combination, for example, when the setting value is 1, the determination value is set so that the winning probability becomes 1/400. The determination value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination is determined differently according to the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the setting value is 6, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/380. It should be noted that “RBB” may have a determination value set so that the player wins with a uniform probability regardless of the set value. Also, the probability of winning the winning combination group including the bonus combination is not limited to the exemplified one, and may be set to be another probability.

  Next, in the winning combination group including the re-game combination, the "normal replay" is subject to the combination lottery in the general game state "RT3". Also, "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are subject to the lottery only in "RT1". The "fake replay" and the "BAR complete replay" are subject to the lottery in "RT1" and "RT2", respectively. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-game combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The probability of winning one of the “normal replay”, the “RT2 transition replay 1” to the “RT2 transition replay 3”, the “fake replay”, and the “BAR complete replay” is, for example, “RT1” ≦ “RT0” <“RT3 The determination values are stored so that the relation “<RT2” is satisfied. Therefore, "RT2" in the general gaming state is an advantageous state for the player, because the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is improved as compared with other gaming states. Further, the determination value is stored such that the probability of winning one of “RT2 transition replay 1” to “RT2 transition replay 3” is, for example, 1/20 in “RT1”. Further, the probability of winning the “fake replay” and the probability of winning the “BAR complete replay” are, for example, 1/20 in “RT1” and 1/10 in “RT2”, respectively. Is remembered. The probability of winning the winning combination group including the re-game combination is not limited to the exemplified one, and may be set to be another probability.

  Among the winning combination groups including small roles, "cherry", "watermelon", "opportunity", "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are targeted for the role lottery in the normal gaming state and "RT3", respectively. Become. Also, the probability of winning each of “cherry”, “watermelon”, “opportunity”, “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” has a uniform determination value regardless of the gaming state or the set value. Remembered For example, the probability of winning one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" is, for example, ⅕ regardless of the game state and the set value, and the "left correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell". 4 ”The determination values are evenly distributed so that the respective winning probabilities are the same. The determination value is stored such that the probability of winning one of "cherry", "watermelon", and "chance" is, for example, 1/100 regardless of the gaming state or the set value. In addition, "all small wins" are subject to the lottery in "RBB1", and the judgment value is set so that there is a 1/1 probability of winning, and every small win is won for each game. Win "PZ3" with payout. Therefore, it can be said that "RBB1" is in a more advantageous state for the player than in the normal game state or the like. The probability of winning a winning group including a small winning combination is not limited to the one exemplified, and may be set to have another probability, and is determined according to the set value. It may be

  In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (the judgment value according to the set value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the role lottery in the current gaming state is read and the value subtracted from the extracted value (the extracted value is updated) Determination process is performed to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), determination process is performed for the next winning combination group. This cycle is repeated.

  When it is determined that the value is smaller than the predetermined value in the determination process for any winning combination group, it is determined that the winning group is won, and the winning flag of the winning combination included in the winning combination group. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 to end the winning combination lottery. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning group is “the winning group determination value / 65536”. It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the winning combination lottery, the smaller the predetermined value. On the other hand, when the determination process is performed for all winning combination groups subject to the role lottery, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, the winning combination is not won in any winning combination group. It is determined that The probability of "disappearance" in the present embodiment may be set such that "RT1" ≥ "RT0"> "RT3"> "RT2".

  In the internal lottery process, if it is judged that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is judged that the winning combination has not been won to any of the winning combination groups and it is determined that it is “out”, the part lottery is terminated. , S300 shifts to the advantageous period related processing.

  In the internal lottery process, the start command is output as described above by effectively accepting the operation of the start switch 19. In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery to the sub control board 73. For example, when "RBB1" is won, a winning type command that can specify that a bonus combination is won is output, and when one of the winning combination groups including the re-playing combination is won, one of the re-playing combinations is selected. The winning type command that can specify that you have won is output, and when you win any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4", you can specify that you are winning the push order bell Output the type command. As a result, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, a process relating to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, during the normal period, it is possible to perform control in the advantageous period when a predetermined advantageous period shift condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes an advantageous general, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). An advantage is generally a period during which the CZ transition lottery for deciding whether to transition to CZ can be executed. CZ is a period during which the AT transfer lottery can be executed to determine whether or not the AT game can be executed. Advantageous In general, it is a period in which a transition lottery (CZ transition lottery, AT transition lottery) for deciding whether or not to shift to an AT capable of executing a CZ or AT game is possible. The CZ is a period in which the AT transfer lottery to determine whether or not to transfer to the AT can be executed. The rate at which it is decided to shift to AT in the AT shift lottery is higher in the CZ than in the advantageous general.

  The advantageous general and CZ of the advantageous period are periods in which the payout rate during the period does not exceed 1 (for example, also referred to as non-ball-out period during the advantageous period), while AT is used for AT games. As a result, it can be said that it is a period in which the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during an advantageous period). Therefore, AT is an advantageous privilege for the player. During the advantageous period, the advantage is generally controlled first. Further, in the advantageous general state, the CZ can be controlled by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. Further, during the advantageous general and CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when the predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period in which the AT can control. Further, it can be said that the AT within the advantageous period is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  The predetermined advantageous period transition condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the role lottery in the internal lottery process, and is established by winning one of the winning combination groups including, for example, a re-game combination and a small combination. Including conditions. The condition for transitioning to the advantageous period is also established by winning the winning group with a set difference in the winning probability, and it is also established by winning the winning group with no setting difference in the winning probability. To do. The condition for shifting to the advantageous period may be established by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly set regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is controlled. The phrase "the winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly set regardless of the type of state in which it is controlled" means that the winning probability in the role lottery is uniform in any state described later with reference to FIG. 8 (a). Refers to what has been set.

  Also, the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions and the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, respectively, are conditions that are satisfied by winning one of "cherry," "watermelon," and "opportunity" and conditions that are satisfied by winning the "RBB". Including etc. Therefore, for example, when the player wins "cherry", "watermelon", "opportunity" or "RBB", the advantageous transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are satisfied. As a result, even during the normal period, by winning "cherry", "watermelon", "opportunity" and "RBB", and winning in the CZ transition lottery and AT transition lottery, the AT is controlled to the advantageous period. It may also occur. The advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. .

  The conditions for ending the advantageous period are the first condition satisfied when the advantageous period counter = 1500 indicating that the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit number of games: 1500) is reached, as will be described later, and the bet number in the advantageous period. Is set as 0 as the base point, and the current total number from the base point reaches the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit total number: 2400). The second condition that is satisfied by doing so is included. The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter updated during the advantageous period. Both the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. It should be noted that the upper limit number of games 1500 which is the first condition and the upper limit cumulative number 2400 which is the second condition do not always reach the numerical values, and the advantageous period is a numerical value that does not exceed these conditions. It may be terminated, for example, it may be terminated at around 1450 in the first condition, or may be terminated at around 2300 in the second condition.

  Conditions for ending the advantageous period are that the number of AT games and the number of AT navigations are finished, and that the game is played a predetermined number of times without being transferred to CZ or AT during the advantageous general after the AT is finished. Also, it includes a third condition that is satisfied by playing a game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to the AT during CZ after the AT is finished. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period (generally advantageous, either CZ or AT) are collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period (end condition for advantageous period)”. The conditions for ending the advantageous period are not limited to those exemplified in the present embodiment as long as they include at least the first condition and the second condition, and conditions that can be satisfied by other predetermined events. May be

  In the advantageous period related processing, during the advantageous period, a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition (e.g., winning a predetermined winning combination group), and the advantageous period can end with the end of the current game. It is determined whether or not the situation (for example, the upper limit number of games (1500) or the upper limit cumulative number (2400) of the advantageous period is reached by the game this time) is determined, and when the situation can be satisfied, the condition may be satisfied. Perform a production that fuels something. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display device 46, the notification display device 60, and the like in such a manner that all the segments blink.

  In the advantageous period-related processing, the main CPU 61 determines that during the advantageous period, a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a situation in which the advantageous period can end with the end of the current game. A condition-related command that can specify a condition that may be satisfied is output to the sub control board 73. Thus, for example, the liquid crystal display 27a can notify the possibility that the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions, the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, and the conditions for ending the advantageous period will be satisfied. As described above, the advantageous period-related process is a process that is performed depending on whether or not a condition or the like relating to the advantageous period can be satisfied. The process for actually shifting to the advantageous period, the process for determining whether or not the condition for terminating the advantageous period is satisfied and ending the advantageous period, and the like are performed by the advantageous period setting process of S700 described later. Be seen.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, it is possible to execute the notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during AT in the advantageous period. For example, when the player has won "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" in the winning group, the notification display is set to stop from the left reel 11L to win "PZ1" or "PZ2" as described later. The indicator 60 for driving is driven and controlled in such a manner that among the seven segments constituting the 60, the segment at the position corresponding to the capital letter "L" of the alphabet (upper and lower left of the left side and one of the lower side) is turned on. Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command that can specify the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, an effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the sub-control board 73 side on the liquid crystal display 27a or the like. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

  In other words, triggered by the operation of the start switch 19 by the player, in the internal lottery process of S200 and the advantageous period related process of S300, for example, various lottery processes such as a winning lottery, a CZ transition lottery, and an AT transition lottery, and various counters. Update processing is performed. Along with this, the number of commands output from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 triggered by the operation of the start switch 19 is larger than in other situations. As a result, the processing load of the sub CPU 71 at the time of operating the start switch 19 is larger than in other scenes.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, a process of driving and controlling the reel motors 14L to 14R to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R (the process of rotating the reel based on the start operation is an example of a rotation control unit) is performed. . In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and the measurement is started after the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate in the reel control process of the previous game.

  In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. As a result, the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in this game is delayed (also referred to as generation of weight) until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R in the previous game was started (start of rotation). An example of delay means) can be provided. The reel control process when the weight is generated causes the reels 11L to 11R to start rotating when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game. The wait generation condition (an example of the first delay condition) is satisfied by operating the start switch 19 by 4.1 seconds after the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate in the previous game.

  Further, in the reel control process, control for delaying the timing for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R until a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses even when the freeze condition (an example of the second delay condition) is satisfied. Is performed (an example of the rotation start delay means). The freeze condition includes a condition established according to the result of the lottery. The freeze condition includes, for example, a condition established by winning one of the “cherry”, “watermelon”, and “opportunity” and a condition established by winning the “RBB”. The reel control process starts the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R when the freeze condition is satisfied and a predetermined period has elapsed. In the reel rotation processing, when the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is started, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern of a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R. When the respective reference positions are detected by the position sensors 55L to 55R, the stop operation becomes possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation).

  Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state in which the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch are arranged within a predetermined retractable range. One of the symbols is drawn into the pay line NL to perform reel stop processing for stopping the reel. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged on the winning line NL to the symbols arranged up to 4 symbols ahead can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

  If you have won one of the winning combinations in the role lottery, when you can draw the symbols that make up the winning combination on the winning line within the pullable range, pull the symbol on the winning line. Stop. On the other hand, if none of the winning combinations has been won, the winning symbols, which are not winning any winning combinations, are drawn onto the pay line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols constituting the winning combination are drawn on the pay line NL within the pullable range, the symbols are drawn on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the pay line NL.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, "when a winning combination is won in the winning combination, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line within the pullable range. It is something. Here, since the winning lottery is performed for each "winning winning group", the "winning winning role" corresponds in detail to one of the winning hands of the "winning winning group". Will be things.

  In the reel stop process, the symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, but the symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the pay line NL. Therefore, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, if there is a part where the symbols forming the winning combination are not present within the retractable range, even if the winning is achieved in the winning combination lottery There is a case where the symbol forming the winning combination cannot be drawn onto the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning prize).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting “RBB1” have a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array. For example, only one symbol “R7” that constitutes “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, "RBB1" may not be able to pull in the symbol constituting the bonus combination to the pay line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R even if the player wins, and there is a possibility that the symbol will be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when “RBB1” is won, reel control is performed to pull in the winning bonus combination within the retractable range, but there is a case where none of the winning combinations is won. As for "RBB1", if the winning game cannot be won, a process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is carried out under the control of RT3 until the bonus combination is won.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "R1" that constitutes the middle symbol and the right symbol of "RP1" and "RP2" included in the "normal replay" are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R. There is. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" forming the left symbols of "RP1" and "RP2" each have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel. However, when "normal replay" is won, both "RP1" and "RP2" are won. As a result, when "normal replay" is won, it is possible to always win either "RP1" or "RP2" regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  Further, the symbols constituting the re-game combination included in each of the "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" have a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array, but the "RT2 transition replay" When each of "1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, all of the corresponding re-game combinations are won. As a result, when one of the "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, the replay included in the winning "RT2 transition replay" regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. You can always win one of the roles.

  In addition, when "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are elected, the target to be drawn in preferentially differs depending on the kind of the first stopped reel. The first stop means to stop the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel. Further, the second stop means stopping when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop is that one reel is rotating. Sometimes it means stopping. The operation of the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop is also referred to as a first stop operation, a second stop operation, and a third stop operation.

  For example, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the left first stop (the left reel 11L is first stopped), "RP4" and "RP5" accompanied by the transition to RT2 are changed to other roles. It is stipulated that it should be prioritized to draw in. "R1" and "BE", which form the middle symbol and the right symbol of "RP4" and "RP5", are arranged within the retractable range on the reels 11M and 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" that make up the left symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" have a portion that is not within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is a winning line. It is arranged within the range where it can be pulled in on the NL. In addition, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, both "RP4" and "RP5" are won. As a result, when "RP4" and "RP5" are drawn in with priority over other roles, either "RP4" or "RP5" can be won. Therefore, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, the reel control is performed so as to always win one of "RP4" and "RP5" when the first left stop is performed.

  On the other hand, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is first stopped), "RP1" rather than "RP4" and "RP5" ”And“ RP2 ”are preferentially drawn in. For this reason, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that the player wins either "RP1" or "RP2" when the player makes a middle stop or a right first stop.

  In addition, when the player has won the "RT2 transition replay 2", the reel control is performed so as to always win one of the "RP4" and the "RP5" when the middle first stop is performed, and the left or right first When stopped, the reel control is performed so that the player wins either "RP1" or "RP2" without fail. Also, when the player has won the "RT2 transition replay 3", when the first stop on the right side is performed, the reel control is performed so that the player always wins either "RP4" or "RP5", and the left or middle first When stopped, the reel control is performed so that the player wins either "RP1" or "RP2" without fail.

  When the player wins any one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", the pushing order for winning any of "RP4" and "RP5" is also called a correct answer procedure. When any one of “RT2 transition replay 1” to “RT2 transition replay 3” is won in the above-mentioned AT, the information capable of specifying the correct answer procedure as the advantageous operation mode is notified.

  Next, the reel control when the "fake replay" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the replay role included in "Fake Replay" have some locations that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array, but when you win "Fake Replay," all of the corresponding replay roles Win. As a result, when the "fake replay" is won, any of the re-gaming combinations included in the "fake replay" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  Further, when the "fake replay" is won, it is determined that the target to be drawn in preferentially differs according to the type of the first stopped reel. For example, at the time of "Fake Replay" winning, when the left first stop or the middle first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so as to always win one of "RP1" and "RP2".

  On the other hand, when "Fake Replay" is elected, when the right first stop is made, "RP6" and "RP7" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". “R1” and “BE” that form the right symbols of “RP6” and “RP7” are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. In addition, "BE" forming the left symbols of "RP6" and "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L. On the other hand, "BAR", which constitutes the middle symbols of "RP6" and "RP7", has a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, at the time of "Fake Replay" winning, when the first stop on the right is made, "RP6" and "RP7" are pulled in prior to other winning combinations, and the stop switch 21M brings the middle symbol "BAR" to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the stop switch 21L can be pulled up, either "RP6" or "RP7" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21L.

  When the stop switch 21M is not stopped at a timing at which the middle symbol "BAR" can be drawn onto the pay line NL, the winning is caused according to the symbols already stopped among "RP1" to "RP3". It is stipulated to give priority to the role. For example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win the prize. Further, when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP3" is preferentially drawn in. "BE" constituting the left symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L, and "R1" constituting the middle symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11M. Has been done. Therefore, when "RP3" is preferentially drawn in, "RP3" can be won.

  When the first stop to the right is made during the "fake replay" winning, as described above, either "R1" or "BE" can be surely stopped on the pay line NL. At this time, when both "R1" of the symbol number 0 and "BE" of the symbol number 1 of FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing at which the symbol can be drawn onto the pay line NL, from "R1" of the symbol number 0 Is also defined to preferentially draw in the symbol number "BE" on the pay line NL. Further, when both "R1" of the symbol number 5 and "BE" of the symbol number 6 of FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing at which the symbol can be pulled in on the pay line NL, rather than "BE" of the symbol number 6 It is set to preferentially draw in "R1" of the symbol number 5 on the pay line NL. Therefore, when the first right stop at the time of "fake replay" winning, when the stop operation is aimed at the "BAR" symbols of the symbol numbers 2 to 4, "BE" of the symbol number 1 is on the pay line NL. It is possible to stop and stop the "BAR" symbol in the lower stage, or stop "R1" of the symbol number 5 on the pay line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol in the upper stage.

  Also, at the time of "Fake Replay" winning, in the state where the "BAR" symbol is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage by the first stop on the right, when the second stop is made inside, the stop operation is aimed at the "BAR" symbol of the symbol number 3. When this is done, it is possible to stop the symbol number “BAR” on the pay line NL. In this way, when the "fake replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol is stopped by aiming at the "BAR" symbol by the first right stop and the second middle stop, so that the "BAR" symbol is either on the right rising line or the right descending line. You can make tempai. In addition, when "BE" of the left symbol constituting "RP6" and "RP7" is stopped on the pay line NL, at least the "BAR" symbol of the symbol number 2 is in the upper row from the symbol array of the reel 11L shown in FIG. Or, since it is not stopped in the lower stage, the "BAR" symbols are not stopped in line on the line.

  Next, the reel control when the "BAR complete replay" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the re-game combination included in the "BAR-matching replay" have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the "BAR-matching replay" is won, the corresponding re-gaming role Win all. As a result, when the player wins the "BAR matching replay", any of the re-gaming roles included in the "BAR matching replay" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  In addition, at the time of winning the "BAR complete replay", it is determined that the target to be preferentially drawn in differs depending on the type of the first stopped reel. For example, when the "BAR complete replay" is won, when the left first stop or the middle first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so that the player wins either "RP1" or "RP2" without fail.

  On the other hand, when the "BAR complete replay" is won, when the right first stop is made, "RP8" and "RP9" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". "R1" and "BE" that form the right symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "CH" forming the left symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" have a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L. Further, "BAR", which constitutes the middle symbols of "RP8" and "RP9", has a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, at the time of the "BAR complete replay" winning, when the first stop on the right is made, "RP8" and "RP9" are pulled in preferentially over other roles, and the stop switch 21L is left symbols "R1" and "CH". When any one of "" is stopped at a timing when it can be pulled onto the pay line NL, and the stop switch 21M is stopped at a timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled onto the pay line NL, "RP8" ”And“ RP9 ”can be won.

  On the other hand, when neither of "RP8" and "RP9" can be won due to the timing of the stop operation to the stop switches 21L and 21M, the following reel control is performed. First, by the second stop operation, when the stop switch 21M is not stopped at a timing at which the middle symbol "BAR" can be drawn onto the pay line NL, or when the stop switch 21L is the left symbol "R1" or "CH". When the stop operation is not carried out at a timing at which the “” can be drawn onto the pay line NL, it is determined to preferentially draw the winning combination according to the symbols already stopped among “RP1” to “RP3”. Has been. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win, and "BE" is stopped as the right symbol. At times, "RP3" can be preferentially drawn in to win the prize.

  Next, in the state in which the middle symbol "BAR" is pulled into the pay line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21L causes the left symbol "R1" or "CH" to be paid line NL by the third stop operation. When the stop operation is not performed at a timing at which the player can pull up, it is determined that the winning combination of "RP6" and "RP7", which has already been stopped, is preferentially drawn. For this reason, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP6" can be preferentially drawn to win, and when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP7" is prioritized. You can draw in and win the prize.

  The second stop operation pulls the left symbol "R1" or "CH" onto the pay line NL, and the stop switch 21M pulls the middle symbol "BAR" onto the pay line NL by the third stop operation. When the stop operation is not performed at a possible timing, it is determined that the winning combination that causes the prize to be drawn is preferentially drawn in according to the already stopped symbols of "RP1" and "RP10". Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP1" can be preferentially drawn to win the prize, and when "CH" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP10" is prioritized. You can draw in and win the prize.

  When the first right stop is made at the time of winning the "BAR complete replay", as described above, either "R1" or "BE" can be surely stopped on the pay line NL. At this time, when both “R1” with the symbol number 0 and “BE” with the symbol number 1 in FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing at which they can be drawn onto the pay line NL, the same as when the “fake replay” is won Since the reel control is performed, when the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbols of the symbol numbers 2 to 4, the "BE" of the symbol number 1 is stopped on the winning line NL and the "BAR" symbol is displayed on the lower stage. It is possible to stop or to stop "R1" of the symbol number 5 on the pay line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol on the upper stage.

  Also, in the state where the "BAR" symbol is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage by the right first stop at the time of winning the "BAR matching replay", the "BAR" symbol of each of the reel 11L and the reel 11M at the second stop and the third stop. When the stop operation is performed aiming at, the "BAR" symbol can be stopped on the pay line NL. Therefore, by stopping the "BAR" symbol at the time of winning the "BAR Alignment Replay", the "BAR" symbol can be tempered or aligned on either the line rising to the right or the line descending to the right. . As a result, by aligning the "BAR" symbols with the line rising to the right or the line descending to the right, it is possible to definitely notify the player that the "BAR aligned replay" has been won. In addition, when the "BAR" symbol is tempted to the line rising to the right or the line descending to the right, when the stop operation timing does not match, the player has an expectation that he or she has won the "BAR complete replay". You can make it happen.

  The left symbols (“BAR”, “BL”, and “WM1”) that make up the small winning combination included in the “cherry” among the small winning combinations are places that are not within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel 11L, as shown in FIG. Exists. Therefore, "Cherry" may not be able to pull in the left symbol constituting the small winning combination included in "Cherry" depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L even if it is elected, and there is a possibility that it will be missed. .

  The symbols constituting the small winning combination included in the “watermelon” of the small winning combinations are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R. For this reason, when the "watermelon" is won, the small winning combination included in the "watermelon" can be drawn and won regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  The left symbol (“WM1”) and the middle symbol (“WM2”) that make up the small symbol included in the “chance eye” among the small symbols are the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L and 11M as shown in FIG. There are places that do not exist. Therefore, the "chance eye" may not be able to pull in the left symbol or the middle symbol that constitutes the small winning combination included in the "chance eye", depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L and 21M even if the player wins. , There is a possibility of dropping.

  Next, the reel stop processing when one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won will be described. When any one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" is won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in preferentially differs depending on the type of the first stopped reel.

  For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is elected, when the left first stop is performed, it is determined that "PZ1" and "PZ2", which are payouts of 9 cards, are preferentially drawn in over other winning combinations. There is. "R1" and "R2" forming the left symbols of "PZ1" and "PZ2" have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is on the pay line NL. It is arranged within the range where it can be pulled into. When "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, both "PZ1" and "PZ2" are won. As a result, when "PZ1" and "PZ2" are drawn in with priority over other combinations, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" can be won. Therefore, when the player has won the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1", when the first stop on the left side is performed, the reel control is performed so that the player always wins either "PZ1" or "PZ2".

  On the other hand, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won and when the player is in the middle or right first stop, other small wins such as "PZ4" that are simultaneously won are given priority over "PZ1" and "PZ2". It is stipulated to pull in. In all the symbols constituting the other small winning combination such as "PZ4", there is a portion which is not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to pull in the symbols that make up another small winning combination such as "PZ4" that is simultaneously won on the winning line, and even if "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won. In some cases, it may not be possible to win a prize in any of the roles.

  In addition, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ1" and "PZ2" can be always won when the left first stop is made, but when the middle or right first stop is made. There is a place where other small wins that are simultaneously elected than "PZ1" and "PZ2" are drawn in preferentially, and the symbols array of the reels 11L to 11R cannot draw in the symbols constituting the other small wins. Because of the existing symbol arrangement, it may not be possible to win any small winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Similarly, even when "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 4" are elected, "PZ3", in which 9 coins are paid out at the first middle stop, can be won. However, when the left or right first stop is made, other small winning combinations that are simultaneously elected are drawn in preferentially over "PZ3", and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R changes the symbols forming the other winning combinations. Since the design is such that there is a part that cannot be pulled in, there may be a case where it is not possible to win any winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. In addition, even when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 coins, can be won when the first stop on the right is stopped, but the first stop on the left or middle is stopped. Occasionally, other small winning combinations that are simultaneously elected than "PZ3" are drawn in preferentially, and there are places where the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R cannot draw in the symbols forming the other small winning combinations. Because of the arrangement, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it may happen that none of the small wins can win the prize.

  The pushing order for winning any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which is a payout of nine coins when winning any of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4", is also called a correct answer procedure. When any one of the "left correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, the information capable of specifying the correct answer procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  Timing when the player can't operate in the correct answer procedure and cannot win any of the other small wins at the same time when the player has won any of the "right answer bell 1" to "right answer bell 4" When the stop operation is performed, in the "outside" symbol combination, a specific "outside" symbol combination that does not stop on the pay line unless "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won Reel control is performed to draw in the winning line. The specific “off” symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to “RT1” when stopped on the pay line NL at “RT0” or “RT2”. Therefore, the specific “off” symbol combination is also called a normal transition item.

  When the player wins "all small wins" (for example, in the "bonus state"), regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, 9 pieces are always paid out, whichever of "PZ1" to "PZ3". Reel control is performed so that the crab wins.

  Further, in the reel stop process when the re-winning combination or the small combination is won in the state where the winning of the bonus combination is carried over (RT3), the re-playing combination or the small combination is preferentially drawn in over the bonus combination. Has been.

  In the reel stop process, each time any of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is issued. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can specify the reel that has stopped and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome determination process of S500.

(Determination process)
In the outcome determination process of S500, based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed. For example, when a small winning combination is won, a payout process (an example of a game value giving means) for paying out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or adding credits is executed. The processing for adding or subtracting the credit corresponds to the stored number updating means. In the payout process, a payout command capable of specifying the number of medals (including 0) given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side as well. Also, when the replay combination is won, a process for setting the replay flag is executed. In the winning determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of the winning combination, etc. is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. Further, in the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio, the character ratio, the character state ratio, etc. are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the outcome determination process ends, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S600.

  Here, in the sub-control board 73 to which the payout command transmitted from the main CPU 61 is input, as described above, the number of medals (payout medal number) corresponding to the input payout command is specified. After that, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display 27a so that the payout number display displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a becomes a display corresponding to the specified number of medals.

  For example, when the specified number of medals is 10, the payout number display of the liquid crystal display 27a which is “00” at this point is changed to “00 → 01 → 02 → ... → 09 → 10”. Thus, the command (one or more) corresponding to this change content is transmitted to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. The display control unit outputs a video control signal (one or more) according to the received command to the liquid crystal display 27a, so that the payout number display on the liquid crystal display 27a is "00 → 01 → ... → 09 → 10". "."

  Further, for example, when the specified number of medals is 10, when the credit number information stored in the sub CPU 71 is “25”, the liquid crystal display 27a which is “25” at this point of time. The command (one or more) corresponding to the contents of the change is transmitted to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a so that the stored number display is changed to “25 → 26 → 27 → ... → 34 → 35”. The display control unit outputs the video control signal (one or more) according to the received command to the liquid crystal display 27a, so that the stored number display on the liquid crystal display 27a is “25 → 26 → 27 → ... → 34. → Change to "35".

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag capable of specifying the game state after the next time is set based on the result of the lottery or the game. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled game state based on the game state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the game state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "RT1" when the normal transition result is stopped on the pay line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "RT2" when winning the "RP4" to "RP5" which are promotion replays in "RT1".

  Further, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "RT3" when no prize is won in the game in which "RBB1" is won in any of "RT0", "RT1" and "RT2". . In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify the "bonus state" when the "RBB1" is won. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the "bonus state" and sets a game state flag that can specify "RT0" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag that can specify “RT0” when initialized by changing the setting or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, the transition of the game state will be described with reference to FIG. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT within the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by changing the setting or the like, the game state is set to RT0 and the game is started. At RT0, while the "push order bell" wins with a relatively high probability (1/5), the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) is not performed when the "push order bell" is won. . Therefore, the pushing order bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition item is stopped, and the control is performed by RT1.

  At RT1, when "RT2 transition replay" is won and "promotion replay" is won, control is made to RT2. However, since the non-AT is in progress, the AT game for informing the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) is not performed at the time of winning the "RT2 transition replay". Also, since I'm not in AT after being promoted to "Promotion Replay" and controlled by RT2, as in RT0, "Push order bell" wins with a relatively high probability, resulting in normal at relatively early timing. The transition result is stopped and controlled to "RT1". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the game is played at RT1.

  Further, even if "RBB1" is won during RT1 or the like, it is not possible to win the prize unless the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols forming the "RBB1" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, if no prize can be won in the game in which "RBB1" is won, it is controlled to "RT3".

  When the "RBB1" is won, the bonus state is controlled. In the bonus state, as a result of winning all the small winning combinations in each game, any of “PZ1” to “PZ3” that pays out 9 coins can be won regardless of the operation mode, so that the medals can be efficiently won. Can be earned. When the number of payouts exceeds the predetermined number, the bonus is over and the game is controlled to "RT0".

  On the other hand, when the AT is controlled within the advantageous period, when one of the “RT1” and “RT2” wins the “push order bell”, any one of “PZ1” to “PZ3” that pays out 9 cards An advantageous operation mode for winning a prize is notified by the notification display device 60 and the liquid crystal display device 27a. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" can be surely won. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. Further, when "RT2 transition replay" is won in "RT1" when controlled by AT, an advantageous operation mode for winning "promotion replay" is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27a. To be done. As a result, the "promotion replay" can be surely won as long as the stop operation is not mistaken. As a result, "RT2" can be controlled. Further, when controlled by AT, as described above, it is possible to avoid a normal transition result by being able to win "PZ1" etc. at the time of winning the "push order bell", so it is possible to fall from "RT2" to "RT1". It is also possible to prevent it. As a result, during AT, most of the game can be played at RT2.

  Also, after the RBB won during AT is over, the number of AT games is carried over, so AT is resumed, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and the control is controlled to "RT2". Since the period controlled by “RT0” and “RT1” until the control by “RT2” is completed after the RBB won in AT is completed is the preparation stage until controlled by “RT2”. Also called a period. In addition, in order to be able to move to "RT1" when "Push order bell" is won in "RT0" which is controlled after the end of the RBB won in AT, "PZ1" etc. are awarded. The advantageous operation mode for is not notified.

(Advantage period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the advantageous period is controlled based on the fact that the advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the normal period. In the advantageous period setting process, a process for controlling state transition during the advantageous period is executed. Here, the outline of the state transition during the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period is controlled based on that the advantageous period shift condition is satisfied in the normal period. The advantageous period transition condition is satisfied, for example, by winning one of the winning combination groups including the re-gaming combination and the small combination in the internal lottery. Therefore, most of the games are played in the advantageous period. During the advantageous period, the lowest value at which the cumulative total of differences based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded since the start of the advantageous period is the lowest is set as 0, and the base point is set as the base point. The number (so-called MY value) and the number of games played are counted.

  When the normal period is controlled to the advantageous period, the advantageous general control is performed as shown in FIG. In the general advantage, even if the probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery (degree of advantage to the player) is different, it may be controlled to any one of a plurality of types of modes such as low accuracy, normal operation, and high accuracy. Well, for example, when the normal period is controlled to the advantageous period, the mode may be controlled to be a mode having a high probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery among a plurality of types of modes. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation when the normal period immediately after the end of AT is controlled to the advantageous period. Further, the degree of advantage of the AT transition lottery during the general advantage (for example, the proportion of winning the AT) may be different depending on the mode type such as low-probability / normal / high-probability. One or both of the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery may be set to be constant.

  Further, when the normal period is controlled to the advantageous period, the number of ceiling games required to control the AT is set. The AT is different from the RBB or the like which can be controlled by winning a bonus in the winning combination lottery in that it is in a state of being controlled by reaching the ceiling game number and winning the AT. The number of ceiling games is the number of times the AT is forcibly controlled. When the number of games played after the start of the advantageous period reaches the number of ceiling games, the AT is controlled. The number of ceiling games may be uniformly set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times), or a plurality of games (for example, 250 times) when controlled from the normal period to the advantageous period. , 500 times, 999 times).

  When winning in the CZ transition lottery in the advantageous general, the CZ is controlled for a predetermined period (for example, a period in which a predetermined number of games are consumed). In the CZ, when the predetermined period of time elapses without winning the AT transfer, the general control is performed again advantageously. When winning in the AT transition lottery in the advantageous general or CZ or when the number of ceiling games is reached, the AT is controlled. When the AT is started, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on.

  During AT, a navigation effect is executed to notify an advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) when a “push order bell” and an “RT transition replay” (hereinafter collectively referred to as a navigation target combination) are won. In addition, during AT, whether or not to add the number of AT games that can be controlled to AT (additional lottery), the end condition of one AT is satisfied (as the number of AT games corresponding to one AT by lottery Whether to continue to control AT (next AT) again after the determined number of games (for example, 30 to 100 games, etc.) or the number of games (30 to 100 games + α) added to the number of AT games is consumed) Whether or not (AT continuous lottery), when there is no AT stock after one AT termination condition is satisfied, whether to control to general or CZ (state lottery after AT end) Done. Various AT lottery is performed by, for example, winning a predetermined winning combination group (for example, BAR complete replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc.) in internal lottery.

  During AT, each AT is controlled to any one of a plurality of modes (stages) having different degrees of advantage. A plurality of types of modes are determined as, for example, an additional win percentage that is won in the additional lottery, a continuous win percentage that is continuously won in the AT continuous lottery (corresponding to the continuation determination percentage), and the number of AT games when the continuous win is achieved. By varying the expected number of games that can be expected for each mode, the degree of advantage during AT is determined to be different for each mode. The types of modes are space mode, sky mode, ground mode, sea mode, and ground mode. The type of background image on the liquid crystal display 27a in AT, the type of sound effect output from the speakers 31L and 31R, and the like differ depending on the type of mode being controlled. For example, in the space mode, a background image that reminds us of the universe is displayed, and sound effects that give a quiet impression are output. In the sea mode, a background image reminiscent of the sea is displayed, and a sound effect reminiscent of the sound of waves is output. Further, the continuous winning ratio among the modes is determined so that, for example, the space mode is the highest, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode in this order, and the bottom mode is the lowest. In addition, the expected number of games between modes is set such that, for example, the space mode has the largest number, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode in this order, and the bottom mode has the smallest number. For this reason, the degree of advantage for the player in the AT continuous lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode in this order, and the lowest in the bottom mode.

  In the AT continuous lottery, by winning, the controllable number (AT stock number) is incremented by one. As a result, it is determined that the next AT will be controlled even after the termination condition of the currently controlled AT is satisfied. Specifically, when one AT ends, the AT stock count is decremented by 1 on condition that the AT stock count is 1 or more, and the next AT is continuously controlled. The mode of the AT is determined by lottery or the like when starting the AT. Further, when the AT continuous lottery is won, the number of AT games of the stocked AT is determined by lottery from 30 to 100 games.

  Similarly, the additional winning percentage among the modes is set such that the space mode is the highest, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode in this order, and the bottom mode is the lowest. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player in the additional lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode in this order, and the lowest is the bottom mode. Therefore, the degree of advantage to the player depending on the mode is the highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode in this order, and the lowest mode in the bottom mode.

  In the additional lottery, the number of AT games of the AT currently controlled is increased by winning. As a result, the number of games that can be consumed by the currently controlled AT increases, and the AT controlled period can be extended. In addition, when winning in the additional lottery, the number of games to be added is determined by lottery from 10 games to 30 games. Expected games that can be expected to be determined as the number of games to be added when winning are, for example, the most in space mode, followed by sky mode, ground mode, sea mode, and the number of underground mode is the smallest. Stipulated in.

  When the number of AT games is increased in the additional lottery among various AT lottery, the number of remaining AT games of the currently controlled AT is added. As a result, the number of games that can be consumed by the currently controlled AT increases, and the AT controlled period can be extended. When the termination condition of the AT being controlled is satisfied and the AT stock count is 1 or more, the AT is continuously controlled again. Further, when the condition for ending the AT being controlled this time is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is not 1 or more, it is controlled to either advantageous general or CZ depending on the result of the post-AT end state lottery. . After being controlled by the AT at least once during the advantageous period, a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without being won in the AT transition lottery during the advantageous general and CZ controlled after the AT ends (for example, a predetermined game When the number is exhausted), it is controlled during the normal period. At this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all the information regarding the advantageous period such as the difference number and the number of games that have been updated during the advantageous period are reset.

  In the advantageous period, whether the first condition is satisfied when the number of games during the advantageous period reaches the upper limit number of games 1500, or the difference number based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded during the advantageous period is accumulated. The lowest value of the cumulative total is set to 0 as a base point, and when the second cumulative upper limit cumulative number 2400 from the base point is reached and the second condition is satisfied, the process ends. When the number of remaining games or the total number of games until the first condition and the second condition are satisfied is less than a predetermined value, the ending is controlled. Specifically, during AT, when the number of games during the advantageous period reaches 1200, or when the difference number during the advantageous period reaches 2000, the ending is controlled. It is defined that the navigation effect is executed even during the ending. The ending is continued until the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and is controlled in the normal period when the advantageous period ending condition is satisfied by the satisfaction of the first condition or the second condition. Also at this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all the information relating to the advantageous period such as the difference number and the number of games that have been updated during the advantageous period are reset.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in, the normal period, the advantageous general of the advantageous period, CZ, and AT ( It outputs a status command capable of specifying which of the remaining AT game number counters is included), various information updated during the advantageous period (establishment of conditions for performing various AT lottery), and the like. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the next and subsequent states. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the process goes to the bet number setting process in S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and when it determines that an error has occurred, it outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 on the basis of the command from the main control board 63, and performs the effect lottery to determine the effect execution presence / absence and the type by random number lottery according to the progress of the game. , Based on the result of the lottery, performs a production control process for driving and controlling production means such as the liquid crystal display 27a, the liquid crystal display 27b, the speakers 31L and 31R connected to the sub-control board 73, and various lamps / LEDs. . The effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect is included in the effect control process performed by the sub CPU 71. An example of effects executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Direction on winning group)
In the effect control process, when a win type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group that has been won in the winning combination is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group. The effect control process is based on the fact that the winning type command is received. For example, when the winning type command of “RBB” is received, an effect of displaying a confirmation screen including “bonus confirmation!” On the liquid crystal display 27a, and “ The effect of displaying an image of a "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27a is executed based on the winning type command that can specify the "press order bell". As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group that has won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect for displaying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27a is displayed. Run. As a result, when one of the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won in AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure, and any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" is surely won. It becomes possible. In addition, during "RT2" and AT during AT, "PZ1" etc. can be won even if one of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won. It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "RT1". Also, if you win one of the "RT2 transition replays" during AT and "RT1", you can perform the stop operation in the correct answer procedure to make sure that "promotional replays" are won, and control to RT2. It will be possible. The image for which the advantageous operation mode can be specified is also referred to as a navigation effect.

(About display status of game progress information on liquid crystal display)
On the main CPU 61 side, as the game progress information updated according to the progress of the game, the credit display unit 45, the payout display unit 46, and the like are controlled as described above to notify the payout number of credits and medals. Such game progress information is notified not only on the main CPU 61 side but also on the sub CPU 71 side. Hereinafter, a display example and the like in the case of displaying game progress information including the number of paid-out credits and medals on the liquid crystal display 27a and the like will be described.

  9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining a display example of the game progress information on the liquid crystal display 27a. 9 and 10 show a display example of the liquid crystal display 27a and a display example of the symbols that are visible from the display window 7 among the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. 9 and 10, the symbols are shown by names corresponding to the symbols arranged on the reels shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9A shows a display example when the result of one game is missed (“R2-B7-BL” is stopped on the pay line NL) and the one game is finished. On the liquid crystal display 27a, an effect screen (for example, an effect in which a specific character appears) according to the progress of the game is displayed, and game progress information when one game is finished in the lower left area of the display area is displayed. It is displayed by being superimposed on the effect screen. The game progress information includes items such as “number of bets”, “payout”, “storage”, “beginning”, and “re”. The image displayed in the “payout” item corresponds to the number-of-addition image, and the process for displaying the image of the “payout” item corresponds to the number-of-addition image display means. The image displayed in the “start” item corresponds to the valid image, and the process for displaying the image in the “start” item corresponds to the valid image display means. The image displayed in the "reserved" item corresponds to the stored number image, and the process for displaying the image in the "stored" item corresponds to the stored number image display means. The image displayed in the "bet number" item corresponds to the bet number image. Further, at least the images displayed in the "payout" item and the "start" item are collectively referred to as a game information image. The game progress information displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a or the like is not limited to these.

  The “bet number” is an item indicating a value currently set as the bet number by a bet number setting operation or the like, and is displayed in the display area 28. In the present embodiment, among the three round images on the right side of the "bet number" item, the value of the bet number currently set is indicated by the number of round images displayed in a predetermined mode (for example, red), The round image displayed in a mode different from the predetermined mode (only the outline of the circle image, and the inside is transparent, etc.) indicates that the bet number is not set. In FIG. 9A, since the game is over, three round images are displayed in a mode different from the predetermined mode, and the set bet amount is “0”. When the game in which the re-gaming combination is won (established) is finished, when the game is finished, the three circle images are automatically updated to a predetermined mode. The mode of indicating the bet number is not limited to being notified by the number of images such as round images, but is, for example, that the set bet number is notified by a numerical value (for example, any one of 0 to 3). May be.

  “Payout” is an item indicating the number of medals paid out according to the result of one game, and is displayed in the display area 30 (an example of a specific display area). In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is indicated by the numerical value (for example, any of 00 to 15) on the right side of the “payout” item. In FIG. 9 (a), since the result of the game is off, "00" is displayed for the "payout" item, and the number of medals paid out according to the result of one game is "0". It is shown. Note that the mode showing the number of paid-out medals is not limited to a notification of the number of paid-out medals by a numerical value. It may be one.

  The “stored” is an item indicating a credit, which is the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among medals owned by the player, and is displayed in the display area 32. In the present embodiment, the number on the right side of the “storage” item (for example, any of 00 to 50) indicates the number of credited medals. FIG. 9A is a display example corresponding to the case where the credit is "3", "03" is displayed for the "stored" item, and the number of credited medals is "3". Is shown. It should be noted that the mode showing the number of credited medals is not limited to notifying the number of credited medals by a numerical value, and for example, the number of images simulating medals according to the number of medals credited. Alternatively, it may be informed by a gauge display that is variable within the range of 0 to 50.

  In the present embodiment, the “bet number” and “payout” included in the game progress information displayed on the effect screen, even if the number of paid out medals or credited medals is a single digit, Although it is always shown in two digits, it is not limited to this and may be displayed in one digit when the number of each medal is one digit. Further, the numerical values of “payout” and “storage” may be displayed such that the numerical values are increased by one when they are updated.

  “Start” is an item for notifying that the operation of the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted, and is displayed in the display area 34. In the present embodiment, the fact that the round image on the right side of the “start” item is displayed in a predetermined mode (for example, red) notifies that it can be effectively accepted, and the round image is different from the predetermined mode ( Since the outline of the circular image is only displayed and the inside is transparent, etc., it is notified that the image cannot be effectively accepted (invalid). In FIG. 9A, since the game is over, the round image is displayed in a mode different from the predetermined mode, indicating that the operation to the start switch 19 cannot be effectively accepted. Note that the mode of the “start” item indicating whether or not the operation to the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted is not limited to the mode such as the circle image, and is notified by, for example, a ◯ image and a × image. It may be one.

  The “re” is an item for notifying that the replay is provided along with the winning of the replay combination, and the operation to the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted, and is displayed in the display area 36. . In the present embodiment, the circular image on the right side of the “re” item is displayed in a predetermined mode (for example, red) to notify that the replay is given, and the circular image is different from the predetermined mode. The fact that the replay is not given is informed by being displayed as (only the outline of the circle image and the inside is transparent, etc.). In FIG. 9A, since the result of the game is out of alignment, the round image is displayed in a mode different from the predetermined mode, indicating that the re-game is not given. The mode of the “re” item indicating whether or not the re-game is given is not limited to the mode such as the circle image, but is notified by, for example, the display / non-display of the character image such as “re”. It may be one.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, items such as “number of bets”, “payout”, “storage”, “start”, and “re” are displayed within a predetermined range in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 27a. It is displayed in areas 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. Further, these display areas 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 are display areas that are close to each other. Therefore, the player can visually recognize each item by directing his line of sight to a predetermined range in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 27a. On the other hand, since a plurality of items are displayed within the predetermined range, a situation may occur in which the player can only visually recognize a certain item but cannot actually grasp the content of the item. There is a risk. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring as much as possible, the slot machine 1 displays items (for example, “payout” item, “start” item, etc.) that have an influence on the profit and loss of the player, as described below. The period (especially the timing when it ends) is updated at a unique timing.

  FIG. 9B shows a display example when the bet number setting operation is performed after the game is over. Here, for example, the case where the maximum bet switch 17 is operated and “3” is set as the number of bets using credits is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 9B, three round images are displayed in a predetermined manner in the "bet number" item, which indicates that the set bet number is "3". Further, with the set number of bets set, the number of medals in the "storage" item is subtracted and updated to "0", and the round image in the "start" item is updated and displayed in a predetermined manner. It is indicated that the operation of the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted.

  FIG. 9C shows a display example of the timing 1 after the start operation is performed after the bet number is set. Timing 1 exemplifies the timing when the symbol displayed in the display window 7 moves by half (one half frame) of the symbol as the reels 11L to 11R rotate by the start operation. FIG. 9C shows that “BE-WM1-WM2”, which has been stopped at the upper line in FIG. 9A, is moving to a position shifted by half a frame. On the other hand, regarding the game progress information on the liquid crystal display 27a at the timing 1 after the start operation, the state shown in FIG. Has been maintained.

  FIG. 9D shows a display example of the timing 2 when the reel further rotates from the timing 1 after the start operation. Timing 2 exemplifies the timing when the symbols displayed in the display window 7 have moved by three symbols (three frames) as the reels 11L to 11R further rotate from the timing 1. In addition, the downward arrow indicates the state of rotation. In FIG. 9D, for example, a state where “BE-WM1-WM2”, which has been stopped at the upper line in FIG. 9A, is moving to a position (outside the display window 7) that is offset by three frames each It is shown. After the rotation of the reel is started, when the stopped symbol moves to a position outside the display window 7 by moving three frames, the symbol that was stopped at the end of the previous game (was stopped All of the design itself) cannot be seen. Therefore, the player who visually recognizes the rotation of the reel is likely to visually recognize that a new game has started. In such a situation, if the round image of the “start” item is maintained in a predetermined manner, the player may feel distrust that the game may not have started yet. is there. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9D, the round image in the "start" item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode, and the player surely knows that a new game has started. With the arrival of the timing, the state is updated to indicate that the operation of the start switch 19 cannot be effectively accepted. This can prevent the player from feeling distrustful.

  9 (e) and 9 (f) show a display example when the stop operation is performed in the game started in FIG. 9 (c) and the like, and as a result, the right downward bell is won. When a small win is awarded and a medal is given, both the number of medals paid out corresponding to the “payout” item and the number of medals corresponding to the “storage” item are paid out ( Up to one minute is added and updated at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) and displayed.

  In the state before the downward-sloping bell is won, as shown in FIG. 9D, the number of medals paid out corresponding to the “payout” item and the number of medals corresponding to the “stored” item are both “00”. It is. Further, the payout number corresponding to the downward-sloping bell is set to "9" as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the downward-sloping bell is won, the number of medals paid out corresponding to the “payout” item and the number of medals corresponding to the “storage” item are both set at predetermined intervals (for example, “00” to “09”). Every 0.2 seconds), it will be displayed by adding and updating one by one. FIG. 9E shows a display example of the timing (moment) at which the addition and renewal up to “03” is performed during the process of adding up to “09”, and FIG. 9F shows “09”. The display example of the timing when the addition update is completed is shown.

  Further, the display of the round image indicating that the bet number is set in the "bet number" item is not updated after the start operation as shown in FIG. 9C and the like, and the bet number is displayed when the game is finished. Is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode in which is not set. When the finished game is a game without a small winning combination (that is, with no payout), the "number of bets" item is different from the predetermined mode at the timing when all the rotations of the reels 11L to 11R are stopped. It is updated to the mode. On the other hand, when the finished game is a game with a small winning a prize (that is, with a payout), the "number of bets" item is not updated at the timing when all the rotations of the reels 11L to 11R are stopped. , When the addition update display of the payout number of medals corresponding to the “payout” item is completed (that is, the payout is completed) along with the small winning a prize, the “bet count” item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode. To be done. Therefore, when the downward-sloping bell is won, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the payout number of medals corresponding to the "payout" item is updated to "09", and the addition update display is completed (that is, payout). The “number of bets” item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode at the timing of (completed).

  FIG. 10A shows a display example when the bet number setting operation is performed after the state shown in FIG. 9F. Also here, as in the case of FIG. 9B, the maximum bet switch 17 is operated to exemplify the case where “3” is set as the number of bets using credits, as shown in FIG. In the "bet number" item, three round images are displayed in a predetermined manner, and it is shown that the set bet number is "3". Further, with the set number of bets set, the number of medals in the “storage” item is subtracted and updated to “06”, and the round image in the “start” item is updated and displayed in a predetermined manner. It is indicated that the operation of the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted. On the other hand, for the “payout” item, the state of FIG.

  FIG. 10B shows a display example of the timing 1 after the start operation is performed after the bet number is set. The timing 1 exemplifies the timing when the symbol displayed in the display window 7 has moved by half a frame, as in FIG. 9C. FIG. 10B shows that “BE-WM2-BAR”, which has been stopped at the upper stage in FIG. 10A, is moving to a position shifted by a half frame.

  Further, FIG. 10C shows a display example of the timing 1'after the start operation is performed after setting the bet number. Timing 1'exemplifies the timing when the symbol displayed in the display window 7 moves by one symbol (for one frame). FIG. 10C shows that, for example, the “BE-WM2-BAR” stopped at the upper stage in FIG. 10A is moving to a position shifted by one frame. On the other hand, as for the game progress information of the liquid crystal display 27a at the timings 1 and 1'after the start operation, the state shown in FIG. It is maintained for any of the "start" items.

  At timing 1 and timing 1 ', the amount of movement of the symbols displayed in the display window 7 before the start of rotation is small. Therefore, the possibility that the player visually recognizes that a new game has started from the rotation state of the reel is lower than at timing 2 (when moving three frames) shown in FIG. 9D. On the other hand, even if medals are paid out according to the result of the game as shown in FIG. 9E, after that, the bet number setting operation and the start operation for starting the next game are performed. Players tend to concentrate. Even if the player is looking at a predetermined range including the "payout" item, etc., since the plurality of items are displayed as described above, even if the player intends to confirm the contents of the "payout" item. Actually, it is not possible to accurately grasp the content, and there is a possibility that the payout number of medals in the previous game was overlooked. In consideration of such a situation, the slot machine 1 has a unique control such that the number of medals paid out in the “payout” item is maintained without being updated even after the start operation in a period in which the rotation amount of the reel is small. Be seen. With this, at the timing when a new game is started by performing the start operation and the player's concentration on the operation for starting the game is once interrupted, the number of medals to be paid out of the "payout" item is set to the player. Can be visually confirmed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking (not accurately grasping) the number of medals paid out by the small winning combination in the previous game. In addition, as for the “start” item, the mode of FIG. 10A or the like is maintained during the period in which the rotation amount of the reel after the start operation is small.

  FIG. 10D shows a display example of the timing 1 "when the reel further rotates from the timing 1'after the start operation. The timing 1" means that the symbol displayed in the display window 7 is two symbols. The timing when moving (two frames) is illustrated. FIG. 10D shows a state where “BE-WM2-BAR”, which has been stopped at the upper stage in FIG. 10A, is moving to a position displaced by two frames. The state of FIG. 10 (d) in which the symbol has moved by two frames in the display window 7 is a state in which a part of the symbol which has been stopped at the end of the previous game can be visually recognized, so that the reel rotation amount is large. Absent. However, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display state of the “payout” item is updated to “00” (at the same time) and the “start” item is displayed at the timing when the symbol moves by two frames after the start operation. The round image is updated and displayed in a mode different from the predetermined mode.

  FIG. 10E shows a display example of the timing 2 when the reel is further rotated from the timing 1 ″ after the start operation. The timing 2 is similar to FIG. 10B shows an example of the timing when the displayed symbol moves by 3 frames, for example, “BE-WM2-BAR” that is stopped at the upper line in FIG. It is shown that they are moving to positions (outside the display window 7) that are offset by three frames each. At the timing 2, as described above, all of the symbols stopped at the end of the previous game become invisible, so the player visually recognizing the rotation of the reel has started a new game. It is highly possible that you are recognizing it from your eyes. In such a situation, if the display state of the “payout” item is maintained, the player may be misunderstood that it is the payout number of a new medal in the newly started game. is there. However, as shown in FIG. 10D, the display state of the “payout” item is updated to the default value “00” at the timing 1 ″ until the timing 2 is reached. As a result, it becomes clear to the player that the number of medals of the “payout” item that has been displayed until then is the payout number in the previous game, and it is possible to avoid giving the above-mentioned misunderstanding.

  Also, regarding the display state of the “start” item, the round image is updated and displayed in a mode different from the predetermined mode at the same timing as when the display state of the “payout” item is updated. The "beginning" item is notified in the form of one round image, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. Therefore, the player is more likely to overlook the contents of the “start” item than the “payout” item. However, regardless of the display size of the round image of the “start” item, switching of the “start” item to a mode different from the predetermined mode is performed at the same timing as the update of the “payout” item. Further, the "beginning" item is switched to a predetermined mode at the same timing as the updating of the "betting number" item (FIG. 9 (b), FIG. 10 (a), etc.). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the display and the end of the "start" item. Further, it is not necessary to separately perform the display end of the “payout” item and the display end of the “start” item in timing. Furthermore, it is not necessary to separately update the "storage" item and the display start of the "start" item in timing. As a result, the processing can be simplified.

  The payout number of medals displayed in the "Payout" item along with the small winning a prize is deleted at the timing 1 "(when moving two frames) after the start operation of the next game and updated to the default value (" 00 "). An example of this has been described with reference to the display example on the liquid crystal display 27a in FIG. 10, but will be described next with reference to the timing chart. FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining the update timing of the game progress information on the liquid crystal display 27a. In FIG. 11, from the top, operation of the maximum bet switch 17 is turned ON / OFF, operation of the start switch 19 is turned ON / OFF, the reels 11L to 11R are rotating / stopped, the “storage” item is displayed, and the “start” is displayed. Item display, “payout” item display, related processing on the main control board 63 side, related processing on the sub control board 73 side, related processing on the display control section side of the liquid crystal display 27a, and effect state on the liquid crystal display 27a. Etc. are illustrated. The horizontal axis of FIG. 11 indicates the passage of time.

  Timing a shows the timing when the reels are stopped and a small win (here, a watermelon or the like accompanied by paying five coins) is won as a result of the game. When the small winning combination is won, as described above, the payout command is output from the main control board 63 side to the sub control board 73 side. In response to this, the sub control board 73 outputs a command capable of specifying the payout number of medals to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. Thereby, on the liquid crystal display 27a, for example, a predetermined effect end display that can be performed during the game standby is displayed, and addition update display is performed one by one at predetermined intervals for each of the "storage" item and the "payout" item. Be seen. In the example of FIG. 11, “10” to “15” are added and updated for the “storage” item, and “00” to “05” are added and updated for the “payout” item.

  Timing b indicates the timing when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated and the bet number is set. When the bet number is set, as described above, the bet number setting command is output from the main control board 63 side to the sub control board 73 side. In response to this, the sub control board 73 outputs a command capable of specifying the set bet number to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. As a result, in the liquid crystal display 27a, “15” is subtracted and updated from “15” to “12” according to the number of bets, and the “start” item is updated to a predetermined round image. The display of "05" is maintained for the "payout" item.

  Timing c shows the timing when the start switch 19 is operated and the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is started. When no weight is generated, the reels 11L to 11R start rotating when the start switch 19 is operated. When the start switch 19 is operated, as described above, the bet command (start command) is output from the main control board 63 side to the sub control board 73 side. In response to this, the sub control board 73 outputs a command capable of specifying the set bet number to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. As a result, on the liquid crystal display 27a, a predetermined normal effect display associated with the start of the game is started. The display states of the "payout" item and the "start" item are maintained.

  In addition, the sub-control board 73 that has received the bet command (start time command) starts counting the time T required for each symbol on the reels 11L to 11R to move by two frames. The sub control board 73 drives the reel motors 14L to 14R to rotate the reels 11L to 11R. In addition, the reel motors 14L to 14R have such performance that the time required to start driving and reach a constant speed is a predetermined time (constant time). Therefore, from the performance of each of the reel motors 14L to 14R, the time T required for the symbols to move by two frames after the reels 11L to 11R start rotating from the stopped state is calculated in advance, and the time T is to be measured. Is set as a time. Upon receiving the bet command (start time command), the sub control board 73 starts measuring time T (an example of a time measuring means), and when the time T is measured, a command indicating that fact is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. Is output to the display control unit.

  Timing d is a timing at which the time T is measured, and a command (an example of added number image end information) indicating that the time T is measured is output from the sub-control board 73 to the display controller of the liquid crystal display 27a. It shows the timing of the operation. When the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a receives the command indicating that the time T has been measured, the display state of the "payout" item is set to the default value "00", as shown in FIG. "(At the same time), the round image in the" start "item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode. As a result, the processing load on the display control unit side of the liquid crystal display 27a can be reduced, and the display / non-display of the "payout" item and the like can be controlled more reliably.

  In FIG. 11, when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated and the bet number is set to the specified number (3) using the credit as shown at the timing b, three items are set as the “bet number” item in the display area 28. An example in which the round image is updated to a predetermined mode will be described, but the bet number is set one by one by operating the bet switch 15 or detecting the medals inserted from the medal slot 25 by the insertion sensor 53. You can also Even in this case, similarly to the timing b in FIG. 11, the “payout” item is maintained and the “start” item is updated to the predetermined mode when the round image is not displayed in the predetermined mode. . On the other hand, the "storage" item and the "bet number" item are updated one by one.

  For example, when one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 25, unlike the case where the maximum bet switch 17 is operated, the three round images on the right side of the “number of bets” item are displayed by the insertion sensor 53. Each time a medal is detected, the display mode is updated from "" only "outline (black)" to "red" one by one (specifically, "○○" → "● ○○" → " ●● ○ ”→“ ●●● ”). When the number of bets is set to the medal insertion slot 25 with medals, credits are not used, and thus the “reserved” item is maintained.

  On the other hand, when the bet switch 15 is operated, the numerical value on the right side of the "storage" item is displayed by subtracting "1" each time the main CPU 61 receives the detection signal from the bet switch 15 (specifically, " 15 "→" 14 "→" 13 "→" 12 "). Also, the three circle images on the right side of the "bet number" item are "one" each time the main CPU 61 receives the detection signal from the bet switch 15, "from contour only (black)" to "red". The display mode is updated to "(specifically," ○○ "→" ● ○○ "→" ●● ○ "→" ●●● ").

  Here, in the case where the bet switch 15 is operated and the bet number is set, and when updating each of the "reservation" item and the "bet number" item, the "value" is more than the value on the right side of the "reservation" item. The display mode of the circle image on the right side of the "bet number" item is executed so as to be completed first. When the bet switch 15 is operated three times in succession, for example, all the round images on the right side of the “bet number” item are displayed in “red”, and then the numerical value on the right side of the “storage” item is decremented by “1”. It may be displayed (for example, "15" to "12" in the situation of timing b in FIG. 11). Further, when the bet switch 15 is operated three times in succession, the round image on the right side of the “bet number” item and the number on the right side of the “storing” item are not limited to this. May be alternately updated in the order of "1" or "1". As a result, it is possible to prevent the round image of the “storage” item from being updated before the “bet number” item. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful without causing a situation in which the bet number is not set even though the accumulated number is subtracted.

  In FIG. 11, an example in which the delay condition for delaying the reel rotation start such as the wait or the freeze is not satisfied at the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R has been described. FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 describe update display of each of the “payout” item and the “start” item when the delay condition is satisfied at the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R.

  FIG. 12 illustrates a case where the start operation of the next game is performed (wait occurs) before the wait time elapses after the game started at timing c in FIG. 11 ends. In FIG. 12, in the game started at the timing c, a small winning combination (here, cherry with three payouts, etc.) is won, and "12" to "15" are added to the "storage" item as shown at the timing e. It has been updated, and "00" to "03" have been added and updated for the "payout" item.

  Timing f indicates the timing when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated and the number of bets is set. Similar to the timing b in FIG. 11, in the liquid crystal display 27a, “15” is subtracted and updated from “15” according to the number of bets on the “reserved” item, and the “start” item is circled in a predetermined manner. The image is updated. The display of "03" is maintained for the "payout" item.

  Timing g indicates a case where the start switch 19 is operated at a timing when 4.1 seconds have not elapsed from the start of the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R in the previous game (timing c) and a wait may occur. ing. Even if a weight is generated, when the start switch 19 is operated, as described above, the bet command (start command) is output from the main control board 63 side to the sub control board 73 side. In response to this, the sub-control board 73 starts measuring the time T and outputs a command indicating that the time T has been measured to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. That is, the sub-control board 73 starts measuring time T by receiving the bet command (start command) regardless of whether or not a wait is generated, and when the time T is measured, a command indicating that fact. Is output to the display controller of the liquid crystal display 27a. Regarding the “payout” item, the display of “03” is maintained until timing h.

  Timing h is the timing at which the time T is measured, and indicates the timing at which a command indicating that the time T has been measured is output from the sub control board 73 to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. Even at the timing of measuring the time T, there may be a case where the rotation of the reel is not yet started as shown in FIG. 12, depending on the remaining time of the wait time. As described above, the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a receives the command indicating that the time T has been counted, regardless of whether or not the rotation of the reel is started, thereby displaying the "payout" item. Is updated to the default value "00" (at the same time), and the round image in the "start" item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode. Even in this case, after the start operation, the player can confirm and grasp the payout number of medals and the like until the time T elapses. In FIG. 12, after the display state of the “payout” item is updated and the wait time has elapsed, the reels 11L to 11R start rotating.

  Note that, in FIG. 12, an example in which the timing at which the wait time elapses is after the time T has elapsed from the start operation has been described, but when the timing at which the wait time elapses is from the start operation to the time T elapses, After the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is started and at the timing when the time T has elapsed from the start operation, the display state of the “payout” item is updated to the default value “00” (at the same time), and “ The round image in the "start" item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode.

  FIG. 13 illustrates a case where a freeze occurs at the start operation of the next game after the game started at timing c in FIG. 11 is finished. In FIG. 13, in the game started at the timing c, a small winning combination (here, cherry with three payouts, etc.) is won, and from “12” to “15” for the “storage” item as shown at the timing e ′. The addition is updated, and the addition is updated from “00” to “03” for the “payout” item.

  Timing f'indicates the timing when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated and the number of bets is set. Similar to the timing b in FIG. 11, in the liquid crystal display 27a, “15” is subtracted and updated from “15” according to the number of bets on the “reserved” item, and the “start” item is circled in a predetermined manner. The image is updated. The display of "03" is maintained for the "payout" item.

  Timing g ′ indicates the case where freeze occurs when the start switch 19 is operated. The freeze condition that triggers the occurrence of the freeze may be established according to the result of the winning combination lottery performed by operating the start switch 19, or before the operation of the start switch 19. It may be already established at the timing of. Even when the freeze occurs, when the start switch 19 is operated, as described above, the bet command (start command) is output from the main control board 63 side to the sub control board 73 side. In response to this, the sub-control board 73 starts measuring the time T and outputs a command indicating that the time T has been measured to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. That is, the sub-control board 73 starts counting time T by receiving the bet command (start-time command) regardless of whether or not the freeze occurs, and a command indicating that when the time T is counted. Is output to the display controller of the liquid crystal display 27a. Regarding the “payout” item, the display of “03” is maintained until the timing h ′.

  The timing h'is the timing at which the time T is measured, and indicates the timing at which a command indicating that the time T has been measured is output from the sub control board 73 to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. In FIG. 13, since the freeze occurs even at the timing when the time T is clocked, the rotation of the reel is not yet started at the timing h ′. In this way, even when the rotation of the reel is not started (regardless of whether or not the freeze is generated), the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a is a command indicating that the time T has been measured. By receiving, the display state of the “payout” item is updated to the default value “00” (at the same time), and the round image in the “start” item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode. In FIG. 13, the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate after the display state of the “payout” item is updated and after the freeze ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the delay condition is satisfied, the display of the “payout” item is updated (finished) at the timing before the rotation of the reel is started. Therefore, at least the delay condition is satisfied when the “payout” item (the number of medals paid out) is not displayed when the reel starts rotating. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing that the delay condition is satisfied.

  Further, the sub control board 73 starts measuring the time T by receiving the bet command (start command) regardless of whether or not the delay condition is satisfied, and indicates that the time T has been measured. Common processing such as outputting a command to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a is performed. Further, the sub-control board 73 performs common processing even when the delay condition is satisfied, regardless of whether a wait is occurring or a freeze is occurring. Furthermore, the sub-control board 73 does not need to separately update the “payout” item when the delay condition is satisfied, regardless of whether a wait is occurring or a freeze is occurring. Thereby, the processing can be simplified.

  In FIG. 9 to FIG. 13, it has been described that the liquid crystal display 27a displays the game progress information such as the “payout” item and the effect image according to the progress of the game, but in FIG. An example will be described in which game progress information such as items is temporarily displayed on the liquid crystal display 27b provided below the operation unit. In FIG. 14, the liquid crystal display 27a is shown from above in accordance with the positional relationship of the front door 5 of the slot machine 1, and the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L to 21R (an example of game operation detection means) are shown below it. Further, a liquid crystal display 27b is shown therebelow.

  FIG. 14A shows an example in which game progress information such as a "payout" item is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. On the liquid crystal display 27a, an effect screen according to the progress of the game is displayed, and game progress information such as a "payout" item is displayed so as to be superimposed on the effect screen. On the other hand, the liquid crystal display 27b displays an image of a predetermined effect such as an effect of statically displaying a predetermined character. As described above, since the liquid crystal display 27a is provided above the operation unit in which the start switch 19 and the like are arranged, when the player plays a game in the slot machine 1, the liquid crystal display 27a is displayed. Also, the liquid crystal display 27a is provided at a position where the player can easily see it. Therefore, the game progress information such as the “payout” item can be displayed at a position where the player can easily see the information.

  FIG. 14B shows a display example when a special effect is executed. The effect images that can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a include, for example, special effect images that can be displayed when a special condition is established according to the progress of the game. The special condition is a condition that is satisfied, for example, when a privilege granting lottery for granting a privilege that is advantageous to the player is performed, or when it is determined that the privilege is granted. Therefore, the special effect image is an image for informing information related to the grant of a privilege, and is preferably displayed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27a in order to increase the player's expectation and the like. The special condition is an example of a special condition for switching the image display unit that displays the game information image.

  On the other hand, when a special effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a, if the game progress information such as the "payout" item is continued to be displayed, the player's line of sight should be concentrated on the special effect image. Nevertheless, it may be dispersed in the game progress information such as the "payout" item, which may distract the player. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, when a special condition is satisfied and a special effect is executed, game progress information such as a “payout” item on the liquid crystal display 27a. Is erased (not displayed), and an image of a special effect is displayed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27a. As a result, since a special effect can be executed using the entire display area, it is possible to widen the variation of the effect and provide it to the player in a powerful manner, and the game can be displayed on the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. People can be concentrated. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved. On the other hand, when the special condition is satisfied and the special effect is executed, the game progress information such as the "payout" item is displayed by being superimposed on the image of the predetermined effect on the liquid crystal display 27b. Thereby, while keeping the line of sight of the player on the liquid crystal display 27a, the state in which the game progress information such as the "payout" item can be confirmed by shifting the line of sight downward according to the intention of the player can be maintained. You can

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It should be considered that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope. The following is a modification of the embodiment.

  (1) In the above embodiment, in order to prevent the line of sight from being dispersed in the game progress information such as the “payout” item when the special effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a in FIG. 14B. In the above, an example in which the game progress information such as the “payout” item is erased and the game progress information is continuously displayed by switching to the liquid crystal display 27b has been described. However, the opportunity to switch the game progress information to the liquid crystal display 27b and continuously display it is not limited to the case where a special effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a, and there is a special effect that the player should pay attention to. It may be one that is satisfied by being executed.

  FIG. 14C shows, as a special effect, when the movable member effect using the movable member 78 movable on the front side of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a is executed, the game progress information is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27b. An example of switching to and continuously displaying is shown. The movable member 78 is disposed, for example, on the left side of the liquid crystal display 27a in a position that does not overlap the display area, and is movable to a position that overlaps the display area when the execution condition of the movable member effect is satisfied. It is configured.

  FIG. 14C shows a situation where the movable member 78 is moved to a position overlapping the left half of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a by the movable member effect. Further, during the movable member effect, an effect image according to the movement of the movable member 78 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a where the movable member does not overlap. In such a situation, when the game progress information such as the "payout" item is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a, when the movable member 78 moves to a position where it does not overlap the display area during the movable member performance. In such cases, the line of sight of the player may be dispersed in the game progress information such as the “payout” item, which may distract the player. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the movable member effect is executed as a special effect, the game progress information such as the "payout" item on the liquid crystal display device 27a is erased while the predetermined value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 27b. The game progress information such as the "payout" item is displayed by being superimposed on the effect image. Thereby, while gathering the line of sight of the player in the movement of the liquid crystal display 27a and the movable member 78, it is possible to confirm the game progress information such as the "payout" item by shifting the line of sight downward according to the intention of the player. Can be maintained.

  (2) In the above embodiment, as the time T from the start operation until the display state of the “payout” item is updated to the default value, the time required for the symbols of the reels 11L to 11R to move by two frames is set. I have explained the examples. However, the time T is set to a predetermined time that is less than the time required until all of the symbols (the symbols themselves that have been stopped) stopped at the end of the game last time after the start operation is received become invisible. As long as the symbols on the reels 11L to 11R move by one frame, it may be time until the symbols on the reels 11L to 11R move by 2.5 frames. It may take time.

  Further, the time T is described as an example of being constant, but it is a time required until all of the symbols (the symbols themselves which have been stopped) stopped at the end of the game last time are invisible after the start operation is accepted. If it is less than that time, it may be a time that can change within the time, for example, one that is selected each time from a plurality of types of time that is less than the time (at a different ratio depending on the result of the role lottery). Selected one) or the like. Thereby, the variation of the timing of updating the display state of the "payout" item to the default value is widened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, although the example in which the time T is started when the start operation is received has been described, the time T is not limited to this, and when the weight, the freeze, or the like does not occur, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated. If the start operation is started and a wait or freeze occurs, the operation may be started when the start operation is received.

  Further, regarding the time T, an example in which the same time is set when the weight or freeze etc. does not occur (FIG. 11 etc.) and when the weight or freeze etc. occurs (FIG. 12, FIG. 13 etc.) explained. This can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable because the display state of the "payout" item is updated to the default value at the same timing from the start operation. However, the time T is determined differently depending on whether a weight or freeze has occurred (FIG. 11, etc.) and when a weight, freeze, etc. has occurred (FIG. 12, FIG. 13, etc.). It may be. For example, the time T1 is set when no weight or freeze occurs (FIG. 11, etc.), and the time T2 is set when a weight or freeze occurs (FIG. 12, FIG. 13, etc.). It may be defined. In this case, time T1 <time T2 may be satisfied.

  (3) In the above embodiment, as an example of updating the display state of the “payout” item to the default value, as shown in FIG. 11, the time T is counted from the start operation (bet command reception) on the sub-control board 73 side. The example in which the display state of the “payout” item is updated to the default value by outputting a command to that effect to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a when the time T is counted has been described. . However, the display state of the "Payout" item is updated to the default value until the state in which all the symbols that were stopped at the end of the previous game (the symbols themselves that were stopped) become invisible after the start operation is accepted The sub-control board 73 side is not limited to the one that manages the time T as long as it is performed. An example is shown below.

  In recent years, the size of the display area of a liquid crystal display mounted on a game machine has tended to increase, and the effect of the effect display has become complicated (lights and moves), and a large amount of information on one screen ( For example, the number of games, total number of acquisitions, navigation, points, number of payouts, number of storages, etc.) may be displayed simultaneously, or a plurality of liquid crystal screens may be controlled. In such a situation, the drawing process does not catch up even if the program, image data, etc. are devised (optimization, priority order, bit rate, and number of colors) in the development stage of the game machine, and the desired drawing process is executed. There is a tendency that a delay time easily occurs, especially when a start operation is performed in which many processes are easily overlapped. By utilizing the occurrence of such a processing delay time (in particular, a delay time when a start operation is performed: a time from a timing r to a timing t described later), “payout” is performed after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start operation. The display state of the item may be updated to the default value. Such an example will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, as in FIG. 11, FIG. 15 shows the timing when the bet number is set at the timing b, the start switch 19 is operated at the timing r, and the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is started. When the start switch 19 is operated, as described above, the bet command (start command) is output from the main control board 63 side to the sub control board 73 side. In response to this, the sub-control board 73 executes the process corresponding to the bet command, and when all the processes (or the predetermined range) corresponding to the bet command are completed, the sub-control board 73 sends a predetermined command to the display controller of the liquid crystal display 27a. Outputs (addition number image end information). In a typical gaming machine, at the timing when a start operation is performed by the player, for example, various effects such as the effect display contents are switched, a character is added, a sound effect is output, a lamp is lit, and so on. Alternatively, for example, internal processing relating to the production such as the mode, the production pattern, the lottery of points, the number of games and the number of stored sheets is started. Therefore, on the side of the sub control board 73, when the bet command is received, there is a tendency to execute more processing than when other commands are received. The process of outputting the predetermined command (addition number image end information) tends to be delayed. At timing s in FIG. 15, the sub-control board 73 completes all the processing (or a predetermined range) corresponding to the bet command, and outputs a predetermined command (addition number image end information) to the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a. The timing is shown.

  Upon receipt of the predetermined command, the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a performs the drawing process corresponding to the predetermined command until all of the drawing process (or the predetermined range) being executed at the time of receiving the predetermined command is completed. Tolerate delays. In a general gaming machine, as a process related to the liquid crystal display 27a or the like at the timing when the player performs a start operation, for example, various effects such as switching of effect display contents and addition of characters are started. . Therefore, the display control unit side of the liquid crystal display 27a tends to execute more processing when a predetermined command is received than when other commands are received. There is a tendency that the load of the parts increases, and for example, the timing of completing all of the drawing processing (or a predetermined range) is delayed.

  The timing t in FIG. 15 is the timing when the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27a completes all (or a predetermined range) of the drawing processing that is being executed at the time when the predetermined command is received, and the display of the “payout” item is displayed. The state is updated to the default value (at the same time), and the round image in the “start” item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode. As described above, the display state of the "payout" item is maintained until the timing t is reached even after the timing r when the start operation is performed, and the player confirms and grasps the payout number of medals during this period. It becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, if the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 directly control the liquid crystal displays 27a and 27b, respectively, the above-mentioned delay problem in the liquid crystal display can be alleviated. However, in this case, the amount of programs and data is increased, the load on the main CPU 61 and the sub CPU 71 is increased, and game control and effect control are hindered instead of the drawing process of the liquid crystal display. On the other hand, by adopting a high-performance display control unit, although the problems as described above are alleviated, for example, the price of the display control unit itself rises, or, for example, a structure for stabilizing the operation of the display control unit. (Cooling structure / anti-vibration structure) is required, resulting in an increase in manufacturing cost of the entire gaming machine.

  (4) In the above embodiment, an example in which the payout number of medals is notified as a “payout” item on the liquid crystal display 27a or the like when a small winning combination occurs is described. The payout indicator 46 controlled by the board 63 also notifies. The main control board 63 additionally updates and displays the number of paid-out medals on the payout display 46 when a small winning combination occurs, but the bet-number setting operation is performed on the number of paid-out medals on the payout display 46. Sometimes it is erased and updated to the default value (eg "00"). However, for the "payout" item on the liquid crystal display 27a, as described with reference to FIG. 11 and the like, the medal payout number is maintained even after the bet number setting operation. This makes it possible to supplement the oversight of the number of paid-out medals.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the fact that the operation of the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted is notified as the “start” item of the liquid crystal display 27a or the like has been described, but the main control board 63 controls it. You may make it notify also by LED etc. The main control board 63 lights up and displays the first LED that is predetermined by setting the bet number of the specified number, and when the start operation is performed (without waiting for the elapse of the time T or the like), You may make it turn off 1LED. Even in this case, since the “start” item of the liquid crystal display 27a or the like is maintained even after the start operation, it is possible to supplement the oversight that the start operation is valid.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the fact that the re-play is given along with the winning of the re-play combination, and that the operation to the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted is a "re-item" of the liquid crystal display 27a or the like. The example of notifying has been described. The sub-control board 73 updates the round image of the “re” item to a predetermined mode by winning the re-play combination, and the reels 11L to 11R rotate when the start operation is performed and the reel 11L responds to the stop operation. The round image of the "re" item is updated to a mode different from the predetermined mode in response to the fact that all of 11R have stopped (other than the replay winning combination). Along with this, the fact that the re-play is given in association with the winning of the re-play combination and that the operation to the start switch 19 can be effectively accepted is also performed by the LED or the like controlled by the main control board 63. You may make it notify. The main control board 63 lights up and displays the predetermined second LED by winning the replay combination, and the start operation is performed to rotate the reels 11L to 11R, and the reels 11L to 11R are rotated in response to the stop operation. The second LED may be turned off in response to all stop (other than replay winning combination). As a result, it is possible to let the player recognize that the game is being accompanied by the replay winning combination even while the reels are rotating.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of medals to be paid out in the “payout” item on the liquid crystal display 27a is after the start operation and after the reels 11L to 11R start to rotate. In the above, an example that can be maintained is explained. Further, the number of credited medals is also displayed in the "reserved" item on the liquid crystal display 27a or the like. That is, after the start operation, there may occur a time zone in which both the number of stored medals and the number of paid-out medals in the previous game are displayed. For example, at timings c to d in FIG. 11, “12” is displayed as the “storage” item and “05” is displayed as the “payout” item. If the operation to the settlement switch 23 is effectively accepted during this period, the game progress information of the "storage" item and the "payout" item gives the impression that 17 cards are returned (paid). There is a risk that it will be held by the player. On the other hand, in actuality, since the payout number of medals of the previous game is added to the number of medals already credited (for example, see timings a to b in FIG. 11), the number of medals that can be returned (paid) is It becomes "12" displayed as the "storage" item. Therefore, after the start operation, at least until the display of the number of paid-out medals in the “payout” item is cleared, the operation of the settlement switch 23 may not be effectively accepted (invalidated). Accordingly, after the start operation, until the display of the number of paid-out medals in the "payout" item is cleared, even if the settlement switch 23 is operated, the medal is not returned. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding.

  (6) In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display section 13 includes three left variable display rows 10L to right variable display rows 10R will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine includes one variable display row. Alternatively, it may be a gaming machine having four or more variable display rows. Further, although the variable display unit 13 is shown as an example including the reels 11L to 11R, the variable display unit 13 is not limited to this, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one pay line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of pay lines may be set.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which all three variable display columns start rotating at the same time in response to the operation of the start switch 19 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and all three variable display columns (or one (Parts) may start rotating at different timings (for example, rotation of some variable display rows may be delayed). In this case, "after the rotation of the reel is started by setting the number of bets for the next game and accepting the start operation" means that after the rotation of the variable display example that first started the rotation is started. Means

  1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

Claims (1)

With a reel with multiple types of patterns arranged around it,
A symbol display window section for displaying a part of symbols of a plurality of types arranged on the reel so that the player can visually recognize it,
Betting number setting means for setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the betting number for one game,
Start operation receiving means for effectively receiving a start operation for starting the rotation of the reel on condition that the bet number is set,
Rotation control means for rotating the reel by receiving the start operation,
A game value giving means for giving a game value according to the symbol displayed in the symbol display window portion when the reel is stopped from rotating,
An image display means for displaying an image according to the progress of the game in a predetermined display area,
The image display means includes an award number image display means for displaying an award number image capable of specifying the magnitude of the amusement value provided when the amusement value is imparted by the amusement value imparting means. ,
The award number image display means starts the rotation of the reel after the reel number starts to be displayed by setting the bet number for the next game and receiving the start operation for displaying the award number image. It is maintained until a predetermined timing is reached during which the symbol displayed in the symbol display window portion is not displayed in the symbol display window portion due to the rotation of the reel when the symbol is displayed. A gaming machine that ends the display of the number-of-applied images by reaching the .