JP6685655B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, it is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a slot in which a prize can be generated according to a display result derived after the variable display unit variably displays and stops. I have a machine. Further, as a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. Pachinko game machines and the like are known.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a slot machine in which when a setting value is changed and the information stored in the RAM is initialized, a setting change sound is notified from a speaker while the setting change is being performed. There was (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5374540

  Since the game machine described in Patent Document 1 is notified of the setting change and initialization only from one notification means exemplified by the speaker, it depends only on whether the notification means of one notification means is continued or terminated. Then the notification time is decided. However, since no consideration has been given to the case where the notification is made by using the plurality of notification means, there is a problem that the notification time cannot be suitably secured without waste when the plurality of notification means are used.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately and appropriately secure a notification time while using a plurality of notification means.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Storage means for storing predetermined information,
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means;
When the initialization processing is performed, as a means for executing the specific notification capable of specifying that the initialization processing has been performed, a sound notification means for executing the specific notification by sound, and the sound notification means, Are different notification means ,
Movable means,
Movable means control means for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Receiving means for receiving the operation of the player,
Specific control execution means for performing specific control according to the reception of the reception means,
And a notification means for notifying that the operation of the player can be received ,
The sound notification means, the start timing of the specific broadcast than other notification means rather slow,
The movable means control means includes a confirmation operation control means for controlling a confirmation operation of the movable means,
Even if the accepting means can accept the operation of the player during the confirming operation execution period, which is a period for controlling the confirming operation of the movable means, there is no notification that the operation of the player can be accepted. .
The gaming machine may be configured as follows.
A gaming machine (eg, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 200) that performs a predetermined game,
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the predetermined information,
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means (for example, processing of S120 and S127 of FIG. 17),
When the initialization process is performed, a first notification unit (for example, a diagram) that executes a specific notification (for example, initialization lamp notification, initialization voice notification) that can specify that the initialization process has been performed. 18) and a second notification means (for example, the processing of S229 in FIG. 18),
The start timing of the specific notification differs between the first notification means and the second notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the initialization voice notification starts 30 seconds later than the initialization lamp notification).

  According to such a configuration, since the start timing of the specific notification is different between the first notification means and the second notification means, the notification time of the specific notification by one notification means is not sufficiently secured, but the other notification means If the specific notification by is continued, a sufficient notification time can be secured. Thereby, the notification time can be appropriately secured without waste while using a plurality of notification means.

(2) A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Storage means for storing predetermined information,
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means;
When the initialization processing is performed, as a means for executing the specific notification capable of specifying that the initialization processing has been performed, a sound notification means for executing the specific notification by sound, and the sound notification means, Are different notification means ,
Movable means,
Movable means control means for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Receiving means for receiving the operation of the player,
Specific control execution means for performing specific control according to the reception of the reception means,
And a notification means for notifying that the operation of the player can be received ,
The sound notification means, the other of the duration of the specific notification than the notification means rather short,
The movable means control means includes a confirmation operation control means for controlling a confirmation operation of the movable means,
Even if the accepting means can accept the operation of the player during the confirming operation execution period, which is a period for controlling the confirming operation of the movable means, there is no notification that the operation of the player can be accepted. .
Furthermore, the gaming machine may be configured as follows.
A gaming machine (eg, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 200) that performs a predetermined game,
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the predetermined information,
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means (for example, processing of S120 and S127 of FIG. 17),
When the initialization process is performed, a first notification unit (for example, a diagram) that executes a specific notification (for example, initialization lamp notification, initialization voice notification) that can specify that the initialization process has been performed. 18) and a second notification means (for example, the processing of S229 in FIG. 18),
The duration of the specific notification differs between the first notification means and the second notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the initialization voice notification is shorter than the initialization lamp notification by 30 seconds).

  According to such a configuration, since the duration of the specific notification differs between the first notification means and the second notification means, the notification time of the specific notification by one of the notification means may be sufficient, but the other notification means A sufficient notification time can be secured by the specific notification by. Thereby, the notification time can be appropriately secured without waste while using a plurality of notification means.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The duration of the specific notification is further different between the first notification means and the second notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the initialization voice notification is shorter than the initialization lamp notification by 30 seconds).

  According to such a configuration, since the duration of the specific notification differs between the first notification means and the second notification means, the notification time of the specific notification by one of the notification means may be sufficient, but the other notification means A sufficient notification time can be secured by the specific notification by. Thereby, the notification time can be appropriately secured without waste while using a plurality of notification means.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The first notification unit executes the specific notification by voice output (for example, the initialization voice notification is notified by voice output from the speakers 53 and 54),
The second notification means executes the specific notification by a method other than voice output (for example, initialization voice notification is notified by lighting the effect LED 52).
The first notification means has a shorter duration of the specific notification than the second notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the initialization voice notification is shorter than the initialization lamp notification by 30 seconds).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the person in the vicinity of the gaming machine from hearing the sound of the particular notification for a long time to the person in the vicinity of the gaming machine that is not the target of the particular notification, and the person in the vicinity of the gaming machine feels annoyed. It is possible to prevent that.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
After the initialization process is performed, a standby state control unit (for example, processes Sa02 and Sa06 in FIG. 28) for controlling a standby state for waiting for a player (for example, a demonstration effect execution state) after a predetermined period has elapsed. Further preparation,
The first notification means and the second notification means execute the specific notification within the predetermined period and end the specific notification at the timing controlled to the standby state (for example, the process of S235 in FIG. 18). ).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific notification ends at the timing when the standby state is controlled, the end timing of the specific notification can be easily understood.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Movable means (for example, movable means 901 to 903),
Movable means control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Accepting means for accepting the operation of the player (for example, the player-side setting switch 70),
A specific control execution unit (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that performs specific control (for example, display of a setting screen) according to the reception of the reception unit,
The movable means control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (for example, moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then to the initial positions 911 to 913) confirmation operation control means ( For example, having a sub control unit 91),
The specific control executing means does not execute the specific control even if the accepting means accepts a player's operation during a confirming operation execution period during which the confirming operation control means controls the confirming operation of the movable means. .

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being performed while the movable member is operating.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Movable means (for example, movable means 901 to 903),
Movable means control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Accepting means for accepting the operation of the player (for example, the player-side setting switch 70),
A specific control execution unit (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that performs specific control (for example, display of a setting screen) according to the reception of the reception unit,
And a reception and notification unit (for example, a player side setting switch 70 is turned on) for notifying that the operation of the player can be received,
The movable means control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (for example, moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then to the initial positions 911 to 913) confirmation operation control means ( For example, including the sub-control unit 91),
The reception notification means does not notify that the operation of the player can be received during the confirmation operation execution period, which is a period during which the confirmation operation control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (for example, a game. The person-side setting switch 70 is turned off).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a specific control operation while the movable member is operating.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
The specific control execution means does not execute the specific control even if the reception means receives a player's operation during the confirmation operation execution period.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being performed while the movable member is operating.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above,
Further comprising display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for performing an effect display in the display area,
The movable means operates so as to overlap with the display area of the display means,
In the specific control, specific information is displayed in the display area of the display means.

With such a configuration, the visibility of the specific information can be prevented.
(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above,
A display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for performing a performance display,
A display setting unit (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that performs setting for performing display on the display unit,
Until the setting of the display setting means is completed, the specific control is not executed even if the accepting means accepts the operation of the player.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being performed in the state where the effect display is not normally performed.

(11) In the gaming machine of (10) above,
The confirmation operation by the confirmation operation control means and the setting by the display setting means are performed in parallel.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a long time from being set for performing the effect display.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (11) above,
While the door (for example, the front door 1b) is open, the reception means is invalid.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the settings related to the performance from being tampered with or to accidentally tamper with the settings related to the performance while the door is open.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (12) above,
Production control means (sub-control unit 91),
Further comprising a power consumption setting means for setting the normal state and the power saving state,
When performing the demonstration effect, the normal demonstration effect is executed when the normal state is set by the power consumption setting unit, and the power saving is performed when the power saving state is set by the power consumption setting unit. Perform demonstration production.

  With such a configuration, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

(14) In the gaming machine of (13) above,
The normal demonstration effect is an effect that repeats the effect of a specific time,
The power-saving demonstration effect is an effect for keeping the effecting means in a specific state.

  With such a configuration, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (14) above,
When an error (for example, an abnormality) occurs during the game, an error signal (for example, a security signal) is output after the end of the game, and when an error occurs during the game with payout, before the external output of the payout signal is completed. The output of the error signal is started.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the present embodiment. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure showing a store side setting switch. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a movable means. Confirmation operation execution period of the movable means, a period of prohibiting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch and a period of turning off the player side setting switch, a period of allowing the input acceptance of the player side setting switch and the player side setting It is the figure which showed the period which makes a switch light. When the confirmation operation execution period is longer than normal, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means, the period of prohibiting the input of the player side setting switch and the period of turning off the player side setting switch, and the player side setting It is the figure which showed the period which permits the input reception of a switch, and the period which lights a player side setting switch. Confirmation operation execution period of the movable means, a period of prohibiting the input acceptance of the player side setting switch and a period of turning off the player side setting switch, a period of allowing the input acceptance of the player side setting switch and the player side setting It is the figure which showed the period which makes a switch light. It is a figure for explaining the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of the special combination, and the technical matters related to the special combination. It is a diagram for explaining the types of small winning combinations and re-gaming combinations, symbol combinations of small winning combinations and re-gaming combinations, and technical matters related to small winning combinations and re-gaming combinations. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won depending on a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. It is a figure for explaining an AT lottery table and lottery conditions for AT lottery. It is a figure for explaining the contents of an expected production lottery table and expected production. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of initialization processing executed by the main control unit 41. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the notification process executed by the sub control unit 91. 6 is a timing chart for explaining a start timing and an end timing of the notification process, and a control timing of a standby state. 7 is a timing chart showing the timing at which the sub-control unit executes the initial operation of the movable means. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of store side production setting processing which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume and a light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the state of a store side setting switch, and a sound volume and a light quantity. It is a flow chart which shows the control contents of lighting and extinction of a player side setting switch which a sub control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of player side production setting processing which a sub control part performs. 6 is a flowchart showing the control content of a volume changing operation process executed by a sub control unit. It is a figure for explaining a demonstration effect performed by a sub-control part. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of the demonstration production performed by the sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the change screen of a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the demonstration production after the setting is changed on the power saving mode change screen. It is a figure which shows the start conditions of the demonstration production by a sub-control part. It is a timing chart for explaining the flow until the demonstration effect is started for each effect mode. It is a timing chart for explaining the flow from the execution of the effect menu to the start of the demonstration effect. It is a figure for explaining the modification of the start timing of the demonstration production after the end of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for explaining the modification of the start timing of the demonstration production after the end of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification at the time of browsing a game history during demonstration production. It is a figure which shows the setting screen of a store. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume. It is the figure which showed the example which displays the operation explanation on a screen, when using a production | generation switch for transfer to a setting screen. It is a perspective view showing a state in which a glass door and a front frame of the pachinko gaming machine are opened.

  A mode for carrying out the slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described below.

[Structure of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having a front opening and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is. The front door 1b can open and close the opened front side of the housing 1a by rotating with respect to the housing 1a.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right (Also called reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three continuous symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided on the front door 1b through the transparent window. It is arranged so that it can be seen from 3.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "reel 7" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. A plurality of 21 types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "cherry b", "bell", "replay", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows in the see-through window 3, respectively. In the following, "red 7", "blue 7", and "white 7" may be collectively referred to simply as "7", "cherry a", and "cherry b" may be simply referred to as "cherry".

  Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided correspondingly and is rotated by a reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously displayed on the see-through window 3. While being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting the reference position for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R respectively, and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the rear side are provided. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and each symbol can be independently illuminated.

  A see-through window 3 is arranged at the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each reel 2L, 2C, 2R through the see-through window 3.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a player-owned gaming value that can be used to set the number of bets). The maximum bet number out of the specified number of bets determined according to the game state within that range (2 in the present embodiment is 2 when the game state is RB (BB), 3 in the normal game state). ) Is set and the MAXBET switch 6 operated and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the bet number are returned). The adjustment switch 10 operated at the time, the start switch 7 operated at the time of starting the game, and the stop switch operated at the time of stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R respectively. Ji 8L, 8C, and a 8R are provided operable by the player. The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are buttons protruding to the front side of the slot machine 1. By pressing the stop switch from the front side of the slot machine 1 toward the depth side, the player can operate the stop switch corresponding to the pressed position.

  In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that first stops is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop thereof is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, that stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and that stop is the third stop or the final stop. To call. The first stop of the left reel 2L is called a left first stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is called a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is called a third left stop. Stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time is called a middle first stop, stopping the middle reel 2C for a second time is called a middle second stop, and stopping the middle reel 2C for a third time is called a middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is called the first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is called the second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is called the third right stop.

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pushing order or the stopping order) is forward pushing, forward sandwiching pushing, middle left pushing, middle right pushing, reverse sandwiching pushing. , And reverse push. The forward pressing means a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. The forward sandwiching pressing refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The middle-left pushing means a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. "Middle right pushing" means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. Reverse pinching refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse pressing means a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting an effect mode during a game. Since the player-side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), it will be located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . Therefore, it is possible to operate from the outside, such as being operated by a player playing in the slot machine 1. By operating the player-side setting switch 70, the player can set the volume and light amount in the effect during the game. The player-side setting switch 70 has an LED inside, and can be turned on or off to notify whether or not the operation of the player is effectively accepted. For example, by turning on the player-side setting switch 70, the player is notified that the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is effectively accepted. In this way, by turning on the player-side setting switch 70, the player's operation can be prompted. On the other hand, by turning off the player side setting switch 70, the player is notified that the operation of the player side setting switch 70 cannot be effectively accepted.

  The front door 1b is provided with a panel switch 150 and an effect switch 56 for performing an operation related to an effect. The panel switch 150 is provided substantially in the center of the lower panel 400 located below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the effect switch 56 is provided on the right side of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Each of the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 is a button projecting to the front side of the slot machine 1, and can be moved back and forth from the front side of the slot machine 1 toward the depth side. The player can operate the panel switch 150 by pressing the panel switch 150 from the front side of the slot machine 1 toward the depth side. Similarly, the player can operate the effect switch 56 by pressing the effect switch 56 from the front side of the slot machine 1 toward the depth side. It should be noted that the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 are provided with LEDs inside and can be turned on or off to notify whether or not the operation of the player is effectively accepted. For example, by lighting the panel switch 150, the player is notified that the operation of the panel switch 150 is effectively accepted. In this way, by lighting the panel switch 150, the player can be prompted to perform an operation. On the other hand, by turning off the panel switch 150, the player is notified that the operation of the panel switch 150 cannot be effectively accepted.

  The panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 can be continuously operated (also referred to as continuous hits) by being continuously pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) within a period in which the operation reception is valid. It is possible. However, when the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 are continuously pressed from a period in which the operation reception before lighting is ineffective, the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 are pressed even if they are turned on and the operation reception is in a valid period thereafter. The operation is invalid. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the panel switch 150 or the effect switch 56 after the panel switch 150 or the effect switch 56 is surely turned on. In addition, if the pressing is continued before the light is turned on, a warning sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 after the light is turned on. By doing so, the player can appropriately operate the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56.

  Further, the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 are provided at positions relatively close to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the operation directions of the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Is the same as the operation direction of. Therefore, when the player presses the panel switch 150 and the effect switch 56 excessively and strongly, the vibration is also transmitted to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated regardless of the player's intention. It may be pressed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the panel switch 150 is provided only when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without affecting the advantage (profit) of the player. Also, the production operation of the production switch 56 is prompted.

  On the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, an error such as the number of medals acquired in the BB, and foreign matter other than the regular medals being inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 occur. There is provided a game auxiliary display device 12 which displays an error code indicating the contents at times.

  On the front door 1b, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2 and 3 that the number of bets is set to 3 A 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, a throwing request LED 17 for notifying by lighting of a state in which a medal can be thrown, a start valid LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the start operation of the game by the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and a weight (A wait LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is waiting to start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) and a light to indicate that a replay game is in progress An LED 20 is provided during replay. The replay game is a game started after the bet number is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 that informs by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are respectively provided to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting. It is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state and a stopped state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation, A set value display 24 is provided for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value.

  Inside the front door 1b, the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided on either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side provided inside the casing 1a or the medal payout outlet 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid (not shown) for selectively switching, an input medal sensor for detecting medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side (on the hopper tank 34a side from the flow path switching solenoid). A medal selector (not shown) having an arrangement) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a store-side setting switch 60 is provided for making a setting that serves as a reference for an effect mode during a game. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store-side setting switch 60 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than a store clerk such as a player cannot operate the store side setting switch 60 because the front door 1b cannot be opened. That is, the store-side setting switch 60 is an operating means for a game store in which the slot machine 1 is installed. By operating the store-side setting switch 60, the store clerk can set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game as a reference.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the store-side setting switch 60 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The store clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 61. For each of the channels "0" to "F", the volume and the amount of light in the effect are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is referred to as a first volume level, and the level of light intensity corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is also referred to as a first light intensity level. For example, if the channel is "0", it is set to the first volume level set to the minimum volume and the first volume level set to the minimum light level. If the channel is "F", it is set to the first volume level set to the maximum volume and the first light level stage set to the maximum light level.

  It should be noted that the steps for the volume and the amount of light set by the clerk based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first volume level and the first light-level stage, while operating the player-side setting switch 70. Thus, the steps for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player are also referred to as the second volume level and the second light level.

  Inside the housing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R capable of detecting reel reference positions of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R (Fig. 5)) is provided. Inside the casing 1a, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a medal payment for the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out from the outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b is provided.

  An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a including a pair of conductive members provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals and separated from each other on the left and right. The full tank sensor 35a indicates that when the conductive member comes into contact with the medals stored in the overflow tank 35 to be conductive, the stored amount of medals stored therein becomes a predetermined amount or more, that is, the overflow tank is full. It detects that it is in a tongue state.

  A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. On the front surface of the power supply box 100, an effective / ineffective of a stop function for controlling a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of BB or AT (Assist Time) is performed. A stop switch 36a for selection is provided. The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is informed of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. It is controlled by the AT on the condition that it possesses the navigation stock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (50 games per set in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks it holds. Therefore, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the more the ATs are controlled for a long period of time. Navistock can be obtained by AT lottery described later. In AT, the payout rate of medals per game (the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals consumed for setting the bet number) is 1 or more. Therefore, the AT is in an advantageous state for the player, and the navigation stock which is a right controlled by the AT is an advantageous privilege for the player.

  Further, on the front surface of the power supply box 100, the valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function for controlling the automatic settlement process (the process of settlement (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selection, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on (at the time of startup), and for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a reset switch and functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery in the setting change state, and is operated when turning the power ON / OFF. The power switch 39 is provided. Note that changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery is also referred to as “setting change”.

  The power supply box 100 is equipped with a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power supply switch 39 that are operated when changing the set value.

  The store clerk can operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than a store clerk such as a player cannot operate the setting key switch 37 because the front door 1b cannot be opened. That is, the setting key switch 37 is an operating means for a game store in which the slot machine 1 is installed.

  A door opening detection switch 25 for detecting opening / closing of the front door 1b is provided above the side surface opposite to the side surface provided with the power supply box 100. The door opening detection switch 25 is turned on when the front door 1b closes the opened front side of the housing 1a, while the front door 1b opens the opened front side of the housing 1a. When it is, it is turned off.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 or a bet number is set by using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game. Is ready to start. When the maximum number of medals has been inserted among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line set to determine whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the transparent window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a specific symbol combination. In the present embodiment, these winning combinations are also referred to as “winning combinations” and “winning combinations”, and the combination of symbols that make up any one of the winning combinations is stopped on the winning line. Also called as. For example, when the symbol combination forming the re-play combination is derived on the pay line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals operates. It is also called that a re-game winning (replay winning) occurs that the symbol combination that constitutes the re-gaming combination is derived on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is determined as the pay line. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied. In addition to the winning line L1, an invalid line in which the winning is not determined by the combination of symbols is defined. Although illustration is omitted, in the case of the present embodiment, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L which are set over the upper row of the reel 2L, the upper row of the reel 2C, the upper row of the reel 2R, that is, the upper row, are arranged across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction. Lower stage, lower stage of reel 2C, lower stage of reel 2R, that is, ineffective line LM2 set across symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, upper stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, lower stage of reel 2R, that is, to the lower right Invalid line LM3 set across the aligned symbols, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols arranged in the right upward direction is an invalid line. It is defined as LM.

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

  One game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the pay line L1 is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. If it is stopped as a prize, a prize will be generated. When a winning occurs, the number of credits determined according to the winning is added. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 2). On the pay line L1, if the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the game state is stopped, the game state is shifted to the combination of the symbols.

  It should be noted that although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in the present embodiment, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Of course, in the configuration using two or more reels, the winning determination may be made based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate to start changing the symbols, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. When, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 × 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames are changed, so a maximum of 4 symbols are drawn in 190 ms. It will be possible. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of the symbols, for a total of five symbols.

  Therefore, for example, when the symbols displayed in the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is used as a reference, from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated It is possible to display symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbol on the pay line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish them. The reel 2L may be called a left reel, the reel 2C may be called a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be called a right reel. The operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90. The effect according to the game state is controlled by, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electric components that make up the slot machine 1, and supplies the drive power to each unit.

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

  On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the adjustment switch 10, the reset switch 23, the door opening detection switch 25, and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R. Is connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply substrate 101, and detection of these connected switches is performed. A signal is input.

  On the game control board 40, a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, an input request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a wait LED 19, a replay LED 20, and a BET switch are valid. LED 21, left, center, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, reset switch 23, set value display 24, stop switch 36a, automatic adjustment switch 36b, panel switch 150, reel motor 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. It

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control section 41 for controlling a game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d.

  On the game control board 40, a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. Switch detection circuit 44 that detects a detection signal input from switches that are directly connected to or through the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid, an LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and the voltage is monitored. When a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is output to the main control unit 41, and the power interruption detection circuit 48 is turned on. Or a reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, and other various devices and circuits are mounted when the initialization command from the main CPU 41a is not input.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer function and a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM 41b, performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40. Directly or indirectly controlling each part of the control circuit mounted on the. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). It is configured so that signals cannot pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with the effect switch 56, the store-side setting switch 60, and the player-side setting switch 70, and the detection signals of these switches are input.

  The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LEDs 55, movable means 901 to 903, light emission notification means 951 to 953, and the like. The effect devices are connected, and these effect devices are driven under the control of the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to "0", the sub-control unit 91 adjusts the first volume level of "0" to output the voice at the minimum volume, the speaker 53 ,. In addition to controlling 54, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum light amount in accordance with the first light amount step of “0”. Further, for example, when the setting is changed (it can be said that the RAM 41c is initialized due to the setting change), or when the RAM 41c is initialized in a case other than the setting change, the sub control unit 91 causes the speaker 53, Audio is output from 54 and the effect LED 52 is turned on.

  The production control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that controls production, a display control circuit 92 that controls display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the production control board 90, and drive control of the production effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The LED drive circuit 93 for performing the operation, the audio output circuit 94 for controlling the audio output from the speakers 53, 54, and giving a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a predetermined time. When a reset circuit 95, a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the production switch 56 connected to the production control board 90, a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and a voltage drop is detected In addition, an electric power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and an effect control board. The movable means drive circuit 99 for controlling the drive of the movable means 901 to 903 connected to 90 and other circuits are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and produces an effect. In addition to performing various controls to perform, each part of the control circuit mounted on the production control board 90 is directly or indirectly controlled.

  The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .

  Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when a command is received from the main control unit 41, and acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Execute the command reception interrupt process to store in the buffer. The sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt processing (sub) every time the number of inputs of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, at every certain interval.

  Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91, when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, interrupts the process and receives the command even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The interrupt reception process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if the interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

[Setting of payout rate]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. In terms of the payout rate, when the set value of 6 is set, the player is most advantageous to the game, and the smaller the value is from 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more advantageous the game is. Will be low.

  In order to change the set value of the payout rate, the front door 1b is opened and the power switch 39 of the power supply box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated to turn on the power of the slot machine 1. In this case, the slot machine 1 must be turned off, the setting key switch 37 is operated to turn on the setting key switch 37, and then the slot machine 1 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power source of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state is changed to a setting change state in which the game cannot proceed, and the setting value display 24 is read from the RAM 41c. The set value is displayed as the display value.

  In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1). ). After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is set as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the state is allowed to proceed with the game. It should be noted that the power switch 39 is temporarily turned off, the setting key switch 37 is turned on, and the power switch 39 is turned on, whereby the setting is changed to the setting change state. Therefore, the operation is collectively referred to as a setting change operation. .

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the setting value is confirmed, whereby the setting value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends, and the game returns to a state where the game can proceed.

[Initialization]
Next, the initialization of the RAM 41c of the main controller 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into important work, special work, non-save work, general work, unused area, and stack area.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the setting key switch 37 turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 turned on at the time of starting when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are turned on when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Is OFF, when the reset switch 23 is ON, when the setting key switch 37 is OFF, when the data in the RAM 41c has not been destroyed. When three initialization conditions are satisfied, five types of initialization of different regions to be initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when a RAM error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, and when the reset switch 23 is ON. In the conversion 0, all the areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 1 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the reset / setting switch 38 is OFF at the time of startup, and is accompanied by a setting change. In initialization 1, in the storage area of the RAM 41c, Areas other than important work and special work are initialized. In the initialization 2, the general work, the unused area and the unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, in the initialization 3, a non-saved work, an unused area, and an unused area are stored. The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In the initialization 4, the unused area and the unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, but it may be performed before the setting change state is transferred, or both before the setting change state is transferred and when the setting change state is ended. May be.

[Operation check of movable means]
Next, the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. Movable means 901 to 903 are members that move when performing an effect. The movable means 901 moves between the initial position 911 and the movable position 921. The initial position 911 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the movable position 921 is a position where it is superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 902 moves between the initial position 912 and the movable position 922. The initial position 912 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the movable position 922 is a position where it is superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 903 moves between the initial position 913 and the movable position 923. The initial position 913 and the movable position 923 are positions that do not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 operates as confirmation operation control means and confirms the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 under a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition is, for example, when the slot machine 1 is powered on, when an operation error of the movable means 901 to 903 is detected, or when it is desired to confirm the operation or the initial position of the movable means 901 to 903. is there.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored by the power failure detection circuit 98, and when a power supply voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating this is sent to the sub CPU 91a. When the voltage drop signal is output to the sub CPU 91a, various data indicating the progress of the game at that time is set in the RAM 91c. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 can return to the state when the power was cut off before the power supply to the slot machine 1 was started, and grasp the progress of the game at the time of the power cut. You can do it.

  Then, when the power supplied to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the sub control unit 91 first executes the initial control to perform the process at the time of startup. I do. In the initial control, after the activation process of the sub control unit 91 is executed, the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 is performed at different timings according to the type of command received from the main control unit 41, that is, the control state of the main control unit 41. Perform the initial operation process. In the initial operation processing, it is determined whether or not the movable means 901 to 903 normally operate, and thereafter, when performing an effect using the movable means 901 to 903, control according to the determination result in the initial operation processing is executed. To do.

  In the initial operation processing, the sub control unit 91 moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 6A to 6C). In the illustrated example, the movable means 901 to 903 exist at the initial positions 911 to 913 before the operation confirmation (FIG. 6A), but the movable means 901 to 903 do not move before the operation confirmation. Even when it does not exist in 913, the movable means 901 to 903 are moved to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIG. 6C). After that, the sub control unit 91 moves the movable means 901 to 903 from the movable positions 921 to 923 to the initial positions 911 to 913 (FIGS. 6C to 6E).

  By confirming the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in this manner, the movable means 901 to 903 can be moved to the initial positions 911 to 913 after the operation confirmation. Further, for example, by detecting the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the operation confirmation with a sensor (not shown), it is possible to confirm whether or not the movable means 901 to 903 operate normally.

  In the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, since the movable means 901 to 903 actually move, it takes time to finish the operation confirmation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the production control board 90 is initialized in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903. The initial setting of the effect control board 90 is a process of performing settings necessary for the effect control board 90 to perform an operation. For example, the sub control unit 91 operates as an initial setting unit, and the sub CPU 91a reads out and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b to initialize the effect control board 90. By initializing the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound from the speakers 53, 54, receiving an operation of the player-side setting switch 70, and performing a process based on the received operation. You can

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, while the movable means 901 to 903 move from the initial positions 911 to 913 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 6A to 6C), the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is performed. Is going. Further, by completing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, for example, an effect image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIGS. 6C to 6E).

  As described above, even if the movable means 901 to 903 are moving during the confirmation operation execution period in which the initial operation processing is performed, after the initial setting period setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, the player side setting switch 70 is set. The sub-control unit 91 can receive an operation and perform a process based on the received operation. However, it is troublesome that the process associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. In addition, in the present embodiment, the player-side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off to prevent the player-side setting switch 70 from being operated by the player, thereby reducing the annoyance of the confirmation operation execution period.

  FIG. 7 shows a confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 after turning on the power of the slot machine 1, a period of prohibiting input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70, and a period of turning off the player side setting switch 70. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is allowed to accept input and a period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned on.

  In the illustrated example, the confirming operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is from the time when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t1. Further, the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off are from after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on until time t2. Further, the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is allowed to accept input and the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned on are periods after time t2.

  As shown in the figure, the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t1 is longer than the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t2. In this way, by controlling the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is prohibited from accepting the input and the period during which the input is permitted, the operation on the player-side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period. You can As a result, processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not performed during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period in which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period in which it is turned on, it is possible to make it difficult for the player-side setting switch 70 to be operated during the confirmation operation execution period. As a result, it becomes difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Note that the relationship between the time t1 and the time t2 is any relationship as long as the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t2 is longer than the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t1. May be That is, it may be a period in which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends. Further, it may be a period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends.

  FIG. 8 shows a confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 when the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is defective and the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is longer than usual. A period during which the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited from accepting input, a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off, a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is permitted to accept input, and a period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned on. It is the figure which showed.

  The confirming operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 in the normal time is from the power-on of the slot machine 1 to the time t1. However, in the illustrated example, the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is longer than that in the normal time, and is from the time when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t3.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 becomes long, the period for prohibiting input of the player side setting switch 70 is set to the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903. Longer than. In the illustrated example, the confirming operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is from the time when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on to the time t3, and the period of prohibiting the input of the player side setting switch 70 is the slot machine 1 of the slot machine 1. After the power is turned on, it is from time t4. Further, the period during which the input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 is permitted is the period after time t4.

  As a result, even when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 becomes longer than the normal time, the processing associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not performed during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 becomes long, the period for turning off the player side setting switch 70 is longer than the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903. To do. In the illustrated example, the confirming operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 is from the power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t3, and the power-off of the slot machine 1 is a period of turning off the player-side setting switch 70. To time t4. The period in which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned on is the period after time t4.

  This makes it possible to prevent the player-side setting switch 70 from being easily operated during the confirmation operation execution period even when the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 becomes longer than the normal time. Therefore, the process associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is less likely to be performed during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  As shown in the figure, the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t3 is longer than the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t3. In this way, by controlling the period for prohibiting the input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 and the period for permitting the input according to the length of the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903, in the confirmation operation execution period. Can prevent the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 from being accepted. As a result, processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not performed during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, by controlling the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned on according to the length of the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903, the player side during the confirmation operation execution period. It is possible to make it difficult for the setting switch 70 to be operated. As a result, it becomes difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Note that the relationship between time t3 and time t4 is as long as the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t4 is longer than the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t2. May be That is, it may be a period in which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends. Further, it may be a period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903 ends.

  In the example described above, the movable means 901 to 903 are simultaneously operated during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable means 901 to 903 may be individually moved during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 to 903. As a specific example, first, the movable means 901 is moved to the movable position 921, and then the movable means 901 is operated from the movable position 921 to the initial position 911. Subsequently, the movable means 902 is operated to the movable position 922, and then the movable means 902 is operated from the movable position 922 to the initial position 912. Subsequently, the movable means 903 is operated to the movable position 923, and then the movable means 903 is operated from the movable position 923 to the initial position 913. The operation confirmation order of the movable means 901 to 903 may be any order. Further, the timings of the operation confirmation of the plurality of movable means 901 to 903 may overlap. For example, the operation confirmation of the movable means 902 and the movable means 903 may be started while the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 is being performed.

  Further, when individually confirming the operation of the movable means 901 to 903, after the confirmation of the operation of the predetermined movable means 901 to 903 is completed, the period for permitting the input of the player side setting switch 70 and the player side setting are permitted. It may be a period in which the switch 70 is turned on. For example, among the movable means 901 to 903, when it is only the movable means 901 that is troublesome to operate at the same time as the processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70, after the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 is completed, the player It may be a period in which the input acceptance of the side setting switch 70 is permitted and a period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned on.

  FIG. 9 shows confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 in a period after the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 is completed and when the player side setting switch 70 is allowed to receive an input and the player side setting switch 70 is turned on. The operation execution period, the period during which the player side setting switch 70 does not accept input and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off, the period during which the player side setting switch 70 allows input acceptance, and the player side setting switch It is a figure showing a period in which 70 is turned on.

  In the illustrated example, the confirming operation execution period of the movable means 901 is a period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t1. The confirming operation execution period of the movable means 902 is a period from time t1 to time t5. The confirming operation execution period of the movable means 903 is a period from time t5 to time t6.

  Further, the period during which the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off are from after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on until time t2. Further, the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is allowed to accept input and the period during which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned on are periods after time t2.

  As shown in the figure, the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t1 is longer than the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t2. In this way, by controlling the period during which the input of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the period during which the input is permitted, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901. You can As a result, processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not performed during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 can be reduced. In addition, by controlling the period in which the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off and the period in which it is turned on, it is possible to make it difficult for the player-side setting switch 70 to be operated during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901. it can. As a result, it becomes difficult to perform the processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 can be reduced.

  Note that the relationship between the time t1 and the time t2 is any relationship as long as the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t2 is longer than the period from power-on of the slot machine 1 to time t1. May be That is, it may be a period in which the input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 is prohibited until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 ends. Further, it may be a period in which the player side setting switch 70 is turned off until the confirmation operation execution period of the movable means 901 ends.

[Internal drawing]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a combination of symbols called a winning combination is completed on the activated pay line, and a prize is won. The winning combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning prizes are roughly divided into special roles that involve a transition to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, small roles that involve paying out medals, and the next game without the medals being used by the player. There is a re-gaming role in which the number of bets that can be made is set. In the following, the small role and the replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order for the winning of each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  The winning flags of the small combination and the re-game combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The winning flag of the special combination is valid until the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag is prepared, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the combinations allowed is prepared. That is, once the winning flag of the special winning combination is won, even if the combination of winning combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and carried over to the next game.

  The internal lottery decides whether or not the winning of each winning combination is permitted before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is. In the internal lottery, first, when the start switch 7 is detected, a random number value for the internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535) is acquired. A judgment value table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The range of the determination value (the number of determination values) corresponding to each winning combination defined within the range of the determination values of 0 to 65535 can be specified by the determination value table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow the winning, depending on the acquired random number value and the range of the determination value of each combination specified by the determination value table.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the winning combination of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery, When the result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (the number of judgment values / 65536) according to the size of the number of judgment values.

[Reel stop control]
When a special role and a small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the special role and the small role are elected at the same time, the control to align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role It is possible to win the special role only when the small role cannot be drawn in with priority. In addition, when a special combination and a small combination can be drawn in at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in and the small combination is not aligned with the special combination on the pay line.

  When a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, the control of aligning the special role on the winning line is given priority over the small role, and the small role is placed on the winning line only when the special role cannot be drawn. Alignment control may be performed.

  If a special player and a re-game player are elected at the same time, such as when the special player has been carried over from the previous game or before, and if the special player and the re-game player are elected at the same time, the winning line will be The control of stopping and aligning the symbols of the re-play combination is performed within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be simultaneously won are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames, for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the pulling range of the pieces, when the special combination and the re-gaming combination are simultaneously elected, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. , Be sure to win all the re-game players. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-gaming combination on the pay line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination is always won. In addition, when a special combination and a re-game combination can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-play combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not aligned with the re-play combination on the pay line.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning combination corresponding to the winning line has been completed on the activated winning line when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped due to the stop operation. If it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to any of the prizes is prepared, the control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when there are small wins, control is performed to give medals according to the small wins that have been set, and when there are replay wins, control to give a replay game (replay) is performed. To do.

[Winner]
10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  The special winning combination of the winning combinations will be described with reference to FIG. A BB (big bonus) is provided as a special role.

  BB, when a combination of any one of "white 7-bell-replay", "white 7-replay-white 7", and "white 7-replay-cherry a" is available on the pay line L1 in the normal gaming state. It becomes a prize and the game state shifts to BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out in the BB exceeds 360.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11, a small winning combination and a re-playing winning combination will be described. Small wins include 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, 1-bell 7B, 1-bell 8, 1-bell 9, 1-l, 1-l2, middle-bell, right-bell, lower-bell, middle-cherry, and lower-cherry are included. On the other hand, the replay combination includes middle-stage replay and rightward replay.

  In addition, 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, 1 bell 7B, 1 bell 8 and 1 bell 9 are also called 1 bell, and 1 1 and 1 2 are also called 1 role.

  Each of the 1-bells will not win the 1-bell that has been won unless the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are stopped at proper timing by themselves. However, depending on the type of winning hands at the same time, , One of the winning roles. When each one of the bells wins, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned on the upper stage, that is, the ineffective line LM1, and one medal is paid out.

  Each one of the winning combinations will win regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each one of the winning combinations wins, one medal is paid out.

  The middle bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Eight medals are paid out when the middle bell wins.

  Rising bells will win regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the upward-sloping bell is won, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is upward-sloping, that is, aligned on the ineffective line LM4. Eight medals are paid out when a rising bell is won.

  The lower bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the lower bell wins, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned in the lower row, that is, the ineffective line LM2. When the lower bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  Middle-tier cherries do not win unless the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped at appropriate timings. When the middle-tier cherry wins, one medal is paid out.

  The lower cherries will not win the prize unless the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are stopped at appropriate timings. When the lower cherries are won, the symbol "cherry" is derived to the lower tier of the left reel. When the lower cherry is won, one medal is paid out.

  Middle replays win regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle tier replay wins, the replay game is awarded.

  The rightward replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the rightward replay is won, the combination of "replay-replay-replay" goes rightward, that is, the combination is aligned on the ineffective line LM4. When the rightward replay is won, the replay game is awarded.

[Lottery target]
Next, a combination of lottery target combinations will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, internal lottery is performed, and the number of determination values is set for each of the winning combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery. The range of the judgment value corresponding to each winning combination can be specified by the judgment value table stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c stores a judgment value table for the normal state, a judgment value table for the inside, and a judgment value table for the BB, and the main control unit 41 responds to the type of the gaming state being controlled. The range of the judgment value is specified using the judgment value table and the internal lottery process is executed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read and different winning combinations can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 12, the vertical column shows the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column shows the number of judgment values. The ○ mark means that it will be the target of the lottery. FIG. 9 shows combinations of winning combinations read for each lottery target winning combinations. "+" Of the winning combination means that the internal lottery is simultaneously read as a winning target combination.

  The numerical value shown below the ◯ mark is the number of judgment values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in association with the random number for the internal lottery (integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “3000” is set as the determination value is 3000/65536.

  The winning combination for the internal lottery includes the push order bell A1, the push order bell A2, the push order bell A3, the push order bell B1, the push order bell B2, the push order bell B3, the push order bell C1, the push order bell C2, and the push order. Bell C3, push order bell D1, push order bell D2, push order bell D3, weak cherry, strong cherry, normal bell, BB middle push order bell, normal replay, and BB are included. As shown in FIG. 13, each of these lottery target winning combinations is composed of a predetermined winning combination.

  The push order bell A1 and the push order bell A2 are for winning the most paying hand of the winning hands (also called the middle stage bell, the rising bell, or the leading role) when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps. Also called the center left bell.

  Pushing bell A3 and pushing bell B3 are the middle bells because the most paid-out winning winning combination (also called the lower bell or leading character) wins when the stop switch is operated in the first stop. Also called.

  The push order bell B1 and the push order bell B2 are the middle payouts (the middle bell, also called the leading role) of the winning combination when the stop switch is operated in the procedure of the right middle and left, so the middle right Also called a bell.

  The push-out bell C1 and the push-down bell C2 win the winning combination of the winning combination (also called a middle-ranking bell, a rising bell, or a leading character) when the stop switch is operated in the right-left middle procedure. Therefore, it is also called right and left bell.

  The push order bell C3 and the push order bell D3 are the right bells because the winning portion of the winning combination (also called the lower bell or the leading role) wins when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right. Also called.

  The push-out bell D1 and the push-down bell D2 are the ones with the highest payout among the winning hands (also called the middle-stage bell, the rising bell, and the leading role) when the stop switch is operated in the procedure of right-center-left. Therefore, it is also called the right center bell.

  In addition, the pushing order bell A1, the pushing order bell A2, the pushing order bell A3, the pushing order bell B1, the pushing order bell B2, the pushing order bell B3, the pushing order bell C1, the pushing order bell C2, the pushing order bell C3, and the pushing order bell The pressing order bell D2 and the pressing order bell D3 are also called pressing order bells.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the normal state, all push-order bells, weak cherries, strong cherries, normal bells, normal replays, and BBs are targets for the internal lottery. Inside, all push order bells, weak cherries, strong cherries, normal bells, and normal replays are eligible for internal lottery. In BB, the BB middle push order bell is a target part of the internal lottery.

[Reel control corresponding to winning combination]
Next, the reel control corresponding to the winning combination will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when the push order bell is won.

  In the game in which the push order bell A1 or the push order bell A2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps (also referred to as the correct answer step), the main character is won and the steps other than the middle left and right steps (incorrect answer) When the stop switch is operated in (also referred to as a procedure), a winning combination (also called a winning combination) other than the main winning combination is won, or reel control is performed in which no winning combination is won.

  In the game in which the push order bell A3 or the push order bell B3 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop (also referred to as the correct answer procedure), the protagonist is awarded and the procedure other than the middle first stop ( When the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure), reel control for winning the sub-winning prize is performed.

  In the game in which the push order bell B1 or the push order bell B2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the procedure of the middle right and left (also referred to as the correct answer procedure), the main character is awarded and the procedure other than the middle right and left (incorrect answer) Also referred to as a procedure), when the stop switch is operated, the sub winning combination is won, or reel control is performed in which none of the winning combinations is won.

  In the game in which the push order bell C1 or the push order bell C2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the procedure of right and left (also referred to as correct answer procedure), the main character is won and the procedure other than right and left is selected (incorrect answer). Also referred to as a procedure), when the stop switch is operated, the sub winning combination is won, or reel control is performed in which none of the winning combinations is won.

  In the game in which the push order bell C3 or the push order bell D3 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the right first stop (also called the correct answer procedure), the main character is won, and the procedure other than the right first stop ( When the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure), reel control for winning the sub-winning prize is performed.

  In a game in which the push order bell D1 or the push order bell D2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the procedure of right-middle-left (also called the correct answer procedure), the main character is won, and the procedure other than right-middle left ( When the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure), the sub-winning prize is won, or reel control is performed in which none of the winning prizes is won.

  In this way, when you win one of the push order bells, when you stop the reels in the correct answer procedure depending on the type of winning combination, one of the middle bell, rising right bell, and lower bell must be won. , 8 medals can be obtained, but when the reel is stopped by the incorrect answer procedure, one medal can be obtained, or no medal can be obtained. Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out changes depending on whether or not the reels are stopped in the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning combination.

  Even if you win one of the push order bells, you cannot intentionally select the correct answer procedure if you do not know the type, and if you can stop the reels in the correct answer procedure, you will definitely win 8 medals Although it is possible, if the reels cannot be stopped in the correct answer procedure, even if a medal can be obtained, only one coin can be obtained, and in some cases no medal can be obtained. However, in the present embodiment, when controlled by the AT, the correct answer procedure is notified in the game in which the push order bell is won. Therefore, when controlled by AT, in the game in which the push order bell is won, it is possible to obtain 8 medals, which is more than 3 used for the bet number, so that the payout rate is 1 or more.

  In the game in which weak cherry is elected, when the left reel is stopped at a timing at which the "cherry" can be stopped in the middle and lower stages by the first stop on the left, "cherry" becomes the lower stage of the left reel. Reel control to stop is performed. On the other hand, in the game in which the strong cherry is won, when the left reel is stopped at a timing at which the "cherry" can be stopped in the middle and lower stages by the first left stop, the "cherry" is changed to the left reel. Reel control for stopping in the middle stage is performed. At the first stop of the middle or the first stop of the right, whether the weak cherry or the strong cherry is elected, and then, when the left reel is stopped at a timing at which the "cherry" can be stopped in the middle stage or the lower stage, Reel control is performed so that "cherry" stops at the lower stage of the left reel. Therefore, depending on whether or not the "cherry" is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel as a result of stopping the left reel at a timing at which the "cherry" can be stopped in the middle stage and the lower stage by the first left stop, It is possible for the player to recognize whether the winning of the cherry or the weak cherry is won. Since both the weak cherry and the strong cherry win one coin at the same time, when the left reel is stopped at a timing other than the timing at which the "cherry" can be stopped in the middle and lower tiers, one win is always won.

  In the game in which the normal bell is won, the reel control in which the middle-stage bell always wins is performed no matter which stop order the stop switch is operated.

  In the game in which the BB middle-press order bell is won, no matter which stop order the stop switch is operated, reel control is performed to win one of the middle bell, the upward rising bell, and the lower bell. .

  In the game in which the normal replay is won, the reel control in which the middle tier replay or the rightward replay is always won is performed no matter which stop order the stop switch is operated.

  In the game in which BB has won, reel control for winning BB is performed only when the left reel is stopped at the timing at which "white 7" is brought out on the payline L1. In other words, unless the left reel is stopped at the timing of deriving “white 7” on the payline L1, the BB is not won and the winning flag of the BB is carried over to the next game or later.

  As described above, the push order bell, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the BB are the display results in which the player's advantage (profit) is different depending on the operation of the stop switch (stop order or stop timing) in the winning game. Is derived. For example, when the push order bell is elected, if the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading role wins and 8 medals can be won, but if the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, the assistant role wins. Or miss the prize. Also, when the weak cherry or strong cherry is won, if the stop switch is operated at the stop timing when "cherry" is displayed on the left reel, the lower and middle cherries will win, but the stop switch at other stop timings. When is operated, it is not possible to recognize whether or not the lower and middle cherries are won and the cherry is won. Furthermore, when the BB is elected, if the stop switch is operated at the stop timing at which "white 7" is displayed on the left reel, the BB is won, but if the stop switch is operated at any other stop timing, the BB is won. It is impossible to shift the game state to BB by dropping the prize.

  On the other hand, in the normal bell, the BB middle press order bell, and the normal replay, a display result in which the player's advantage is different depending on the operation of the stop switch (stop order or stop timing) is not derived in the winning game. . That is, for the normal bell, the BB middle press order bell, and the normal replay, display results are derived in which the player's advantage is the same regardless of the operation of the stop switch (stop order or stop timing) in the winning game. . For example, when the normal bell is won, the middle bell is always won regardless of the operation of the stop switch, and when the normal replay is won, the middle replay or the upward replay is always won regardless of the operation of the stop switch.

  In addition, as described above, a lottery target combination for which a display result having different degrees of advantage of the player depending on the operation of the stop switch (stop order or stop timing) is derived is also referred to as a stopper, and the operation of the stop switch (stop) Regardless of the order or the stop timing), the lottery target winning combination from which the display result in which the player's advantage is the same is derived is also referred to as an unnecessary winning combination.

[AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery for deciding whether or not to grant the AT a navigation stock that is a right to control when any of the lottery conditions 1 to 6 is satisfied. In the AT lottery, by determining the number of navi stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navi stocks, and when giving, the number of navi stocks is determined. When the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired when the number of navigation stocks remains, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of remaining navigation stocks.

  The AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table and the lottery conditions for the AT lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the lottery condition 1 is a condition that the weak cherry is won. The lottery condition 2 is a condition that the strong cherry is won. The lottery condition 3 is a condition that the BB is won. The lottery condition 4 is a condition that the push order bell is won. The lottery condition 5 is a condition that the push order replay is won. The lottery condition 6 is a condition that a normal bell is won. That is, the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are conditions that are satisfied when the winning combination is won, and the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are conditions that are satisfied when the unneeded pressing combination is won.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the main control unit 41 determines, based on the AT lottery table, whether or not to give a navistock with different winning probabilities depending on the established lottery conditions, and the navistock. Determine the number.

[Expected production]
The expected effect executed by the main control unit 41 after the AT lottery is performed will be described with reference to FIG. The expected performance suggests to the player whether or not the navigation stock is given, and thereafter, by definitely informing the player whether or not the navigation stock is given, the AT winning in the AT lottery, In other words, it is an effect that makes the player expect the addition of navigation stock.

  After executing the AT lottery (immediately after execution or in a predetermined period after execution), the main control unit 41 executes expected effect lottery to determine the type of expected effect. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying the result of the AT lottery and the expected effect lottery to the sub control unit 91. Based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes the expected performance in accordance with the expected performance (in particular, the lighting control and the freeze control of the panel switch 150) executed by the main control unit 41. .

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the content of the expected production lottery table and the expected production. As shown in FIG. 16C, in the present embodiment, operation effects A, operation effects B, operation effects C, freeze effects A, and freeze effects B are provided as expected effects.

  The operation effect A is executed at the time of the start operation of the game in which the AT lottery conditions are satisfied, that is, during the rotation of all reels. When the operation effect A is executed, the panel switch 150 is turned on during the rotation of all reels, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image such as “striking panel switch continuously”. As a result, the player is prompted to repeatedly hit the panel switch 150. If the player repeatedly presses the panel switch 150 during the valid period of the operation reception, a character image such as “acquire navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 if the navigation stock is given, and the liquid crystal is displayed if the navigation stock is not given. A character image such as "sorry" is displayed on the display unit 51. As a result, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. On the other hand, if the player does not repeatedly hit the panel switch 150 during the valid period of the operation acceptance, or if the consecutive hits are not effectively accepted, the operation effect A is canceled and it is not notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. In addition, when the operation effect A is canceled, if the navigation stock is given, it is notified when the AT is controlled, and if the navigation stock is not given, no notification is given.

  The operation effect B is executed after all reels of the game in which the AT lottery condition is satisfied are stopped, for example, immediately after the third stop. When the operation effect B is performed, the panel switch 150 is turned on after all reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image such as “striking panel switch continuously”. As a result, the player is prompted to repeatedly hit the panel switch 150. If the player repeatedly presses the panel switch 150 during the valid period of the operation reception, a character image such as “acquire navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 if the navigation stock is given, and the liquid crystal is displayed if the navigation stock is not given. A character image such as "sorry" is displayed on the display unit 51. As a result, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. On the other hand, if the player does not repeatedly hit the panel switch 150 during the valid period of the operation acceptance, or if the consecutive hits are not effectively accepted, the operation effect B is canceled and it is not notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. When the operation effect B is canceled, if the navigation stock is given, it is notified when the AT is controlled, and if the navigation stock is not given, no notification is given.

  Here, the panel switch 150 can be continuously hit by continuously pressing it for a predetermined time. However, if the panel switch 150 is not pressed after being turned on, the continuous hit cannot be effectively accepted. Therefore, the player presses the panel switch 150 after surely lighting the panel switch 150 by the operation effects A and B in order to know whether or not the navigation stock is given. In this way, the player can appropriately operate the panel switch 150 by the operation effects A and B.

  The operation effect C is executed at the time of the start operation of the fifth game counting from the game in which the AT lottery conditions are satisfied, that is, during the rotation of all reels of the fifth game. When the operation effect C is executed, the panel switch 150 is turned on during the rotation of all reels, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image such as "Please operate the panel switch once". This prompts the player to operate the panel switch 150 once. If the player operates the panel switch 150 once during the valid period of the operation reception, if the navigation stock is provided, a character image such as "acquire navigation" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation stock must be provided. For example, a character image such as "sorry" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the panel switch 150 during the valid period of the operation reception, the operation effect C is canceled and it is not notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. When the operation effect C is canceled, if the navigation stock is given, the notification is given when the AT is controlled, and if the navigation stock is not given, no notification is given. In addition, when the push combination is won in the internal lottery of the fifth game, the operation effect C is canceled with a probability of 50%, or the execution timing is after the reels of the fifth game are stopped with a probability of 50%. Be changed.

  The freeze effect A is executed at the start operation of the game in which the lottery conditions for the AT lottery are satisfied. When the freeze effect A is executed, the progress of the game is controlled to a freeze that delays for a predetermined delay period, and a pseudo game is performed during the freeze. The pseudo game is different from the main game in which a prize can be generated depending on the combination of the stop symbols, the reel rotates during the freeze, and the reel is temporarily stopped by the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. It was a game. However, in the pseudo game, winning is not generated according to the combination of the stopped symbols. In the freeze production A, if navigation stock is given, 7 combinations of symbols are derived in the pseudo game, and a character image such as “acquire navigation” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and if navigation stock is not given, pseudo In the game, a symbol combination other than 7 is derived and a character image such as "sorry" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given. Also, during the simulated game, the panel switch 150 lights up. When the panel switch 150 is repeatedly hit and accepted effectively, the freeze control is released, and the player is immediately notified whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  The freeze effect B is executed at the start operation of the game in which the AT lottery lottery conditions are satisfied. When the freeze effect B is executed, the freeze control is performed. During the freeze, the reel rotates and the panel switch 150 lights up at a specific timing. When the panel switch 150 is operated once, the reel temporarily stops and a specific symbol combination stops. If the navigation stock is given, 7 sets of symbol combinations are derived, and a character image such as "navi acquisition" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If the navigation stock is not given, symbol combinations other than the 7 sets are simulated. Is derived and a character image such as “sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player is notified whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  As described above, the panel switch 150 is used for canceling the effect in the freeze effect A, whereas it is used in the effect operation for notifying whether or not the navigation stock is added in the freeze effect B.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the main control unit 41 has a different winning probability depending on whether or not the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery based on the expected lottery table and the established lottery condition. , Whether or not to execute the expected effect, and the type of expected effect to be executed.

  Here, in the game in which the winning combination is won, in order to derive a highly advantageous display result, the player intensively performs the reel stop operation, but the operation is performed when all reels are still spinning. Once the effect is executed, the user is distracted by the operation effect and lacks the ability to concentrate on the reel stop operation. If you lose your concentration like this, even if you win the push order bell you will not be able to follow the navigation production and you will lose the winning prize of the leading role, or even if you win the cherry, "cherry" on the left reel There is a risk that the stop switch may not be operated at the displayed stop timing, or that the winning of BB may be missed even if the BB is won. As described above, the execution of the operation effect may affect the advantage of the player.

  Furthermore, when the push order bell is won among the eye-catching combinations, the operation procedure for winning the main character is notified by the navigation effect. For example, in the navigation effect of the game in which the middle left bell is won, the navigation image such as “213” or the navigation image such as “middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while all reels are rotating before the stop switch is operated. If the operation effect is executed during the rotation of all reels, which is the timing at which such a navigation image is displayed, a character image such as "Press the panel switch repeatedly" and a navigation image of "213" or "Medium!" And are overlapped, which causes inconvenience such as making the navigation image difficult to see. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the navigation image is displayed in the game that wins the push order bell, but the navigation image is displayed in the games that win the other key combinations such as weak cherry, strong cherry, and BB. However, the above problem may occur even in the case of For example, in the game in which BB is won, when the operation effect is executed at the same timing as the navigation image such as "Aim for 7!" Is displayed during the rotation of all reels, the characters "repeat panel switch" are displayed. The image and the navigation image of “Aim for 7!” Overlap, which causes inconvenience such as making the navigation image difficult to see.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is given, the non-pressing hand is won more than when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 which are satisfied when the pushing hand is won are satisfied. The operation effect is executed with a higher probability when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 that are sometimes satisfied are satisfied.

  For example, the operation effect A and the operation effect B that are executed in the game in which the lottery conditions for the AT lottery are satisfied have a probability of 40% when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are satisfied (for example, in the case of the lottery condition 1, the operation effect A is One of the operation effects is executed with 10% of the operation effect B with a probability of 30%, whereas a probability of 70% is satisfied when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are satisfied (for example, the operation is performed in the case of the lottery condition 5). One of the operation effects is executed with the effect A of 60% and the operation effect B of 10%). As a result, it is possible to preferably execute the operation effect, prevent the player's advantage from being affected, and prevent the character image and the navigation image from overlapping in the operation effect. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is given, the non-pressing hand is won more than when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 which are satisfied when the pushing hand is won are satisfied. When the lottery conditions 5 and 6 that are sometimes satisfied are more likely to be satisfied, the operation effect is executed before the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, that is, while all reels are rotating. . On the other hand, it is higher when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 that are satisfied when the push combination is won are higher than when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 that are satisfied when the push unnecessary combination is won are satisfied. With a probability, the operation effect is executed after all reels are stopped.

  For example, when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are satisfied, the operation effect A performed during the rotation of all reels is executed with a probability of 0% or 10%, whereas when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are satisfied, 60% or The operation effect A is executed with a probability of 70%. As a result, it is possible to preferably execute the operation effect, prevent the player's advantage from being affected, and prevent the character image and the navigation image from overlapping in the operation effect. it can. Further, for example, when the lottery conditions 1 to 4 are satisfied, the operation effect B which is performed after all reels are stopped is executed with a probability of 30% or 40%, while 0% when the lottery conditions 5 and 6 are satisfied. Alternatively, the operation effect B is executed only with a probability of 10%. As a result, it is possible to preferably execute the operation effect, prevent the player's advantage from being affected, and prevent the character image and the navigation image from overlapping in the operation effect. it can.

  Further, since the operation direction of the panel switch 150 is the same as the operation direction of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, when the panel switch 150 is operated by the operation effect, the vibrations cause the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be arbitrarily operated in an operation mode not intended by the player. However, as described above, in a game in which a winning combination is won, which affects the player's advantage by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, there is a lower probability than in a game in which a non-pressing combination is won. Only the operation effect is executed, and in the game in which the winning combination is won, the operation effect is executed only during the rotation of all reels with a lower probability than in the game in which the unpressed combination is won. Thus, it is possible to prevent the advantage of the player from being influenced by suitably executing the operation effect.

  In addition, it is predetermined that the operation effect C is performed during the rotation of all reels of the fifth game counted from the game in which the AT lottery conditions are satisfied. If the player wins, there is a 50% chance of being canceled, or a 50% chance of changing the execution timing after stopping all reels of the fifth game. As described above, even if the game for which the operation effect C is scheduled to be executed is determined, the operation effect C is preferably executed according to whether the result of the internal lottery is the hitting combination or the non-sticking combination. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advantage of the player from being affected, and it is also possible to prevent the character image and the navigation image in the operation effect from overlapping each other.

[Initialization processing]
An example of the initialization process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main controller 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been turned on (S110). That is, the main controller 41 determines whether the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. Alternatively, the main controller 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been switched to the ON state while the slot machine 1 is powered on.

  When determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S110), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S111). That is, the main controller 41 determines whether or not the front door 1b closes the opened front side of the housing 1a. When determining that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S111), the main control unit 41 ends the initialization process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S111), the sub control unit 91 shifts to the setting change state. A setting command that can specify the action is transmitted (S112). After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change state (S113).

  In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 reads the current set value from the RAM 41c, converts the read set value into a display value (S114), and displays the converted display value on the set value display 24 (S115). . After that, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 is operated by the store clerk (S116). When determining that the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated within the predetermined period (Y in S116), the main control unit 41 updates the display value by 1 (S117), and displays the updated display value on the set value display 24. It is displayed (S115).

  On the other hand, when determining that the reset / setting switch 38 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S116), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S118). When determining that the start switch 7 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S118), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S116.

  On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 7 has been operated within the predetermined period (Y in S118), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been turned off (S119). When determining that the setting key switch 37 is not in the OFF state, that is, remains in the ON state (N in S119), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S116.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 has been turned off (Y in S119), the main control unit 41 executes the initialization process to initialize the RAM 41c (S120). After that, the main control unit 41 converts the display value displayed on the set value display 24 into a set value and stores it in the RAM 41c (S121).

  Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command capable of specifying that the setting change state is to be ended to the sub control unit 91 (S122). After that, the main control unit 41 sets the timer for 60 seconds in order to measure the time until the standby command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (S123). The standby command is a command indicating that the player is in a standby state waiting for a player. The sub-control unit 91 shifts to the standby state and starts a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) described later on condition that the standby command is received. Then, the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state (S124) and ends the initialization process.

  In this way, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, the store clerk operates the setting key switch 37, which cannot be operated by anyone other than the store clerk, thereby setting the payout rate that greatly affects the degree of advantage related to the game. can do. That is, the payout rate can be set on the condition that the power source of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and the setting key switch 37 is operated.

  Here, even when the front door 1b is closed, the setting key switch 37 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door 1b. There is a possibility that the same situation as when the setting key switch 37 is operated by using a special machine to pry open the gap of No. 2 with a tool.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated by such a fraudulent act, setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed, so that the payout rate is set. Can be prevented from being illegally performed.

  When it is determined in S110 that the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, that is, in the OFF state (N in S110), the main control unit determines whether the reset switch 23 is in the ON state (S125). . When determining that the reset switch 23 is not in the ON state, that is, remains in the OFF state (N in S125), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RAM 41c is normal (S126). On the other hand, when the main control unit determines that the reset switch 23 has been turned on (Y in S125), the process proceeds to S127.

  When the main control unit determines in S126 that the RAM 41c is normal (Y in S126), the initialization process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the RAM 41c is not normal, that is, the RAM 41c is abnormal (N in S126), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S127.

  The main control unit executes the initialization process in S127 to initialize the RAM 41c (S127). After that, the main control unit 41 transmits an initialization command indicating that the initialization has been performed to the sub control unit 91 (S128), and measures the time until the standby command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. , The timer is set for 60 seconds (S129). After that, the main control unit 41 ends the initialization process.

[Notification process]
The notification process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 18. The notification process is performed when the setting is changed in the initialization process (which can also be said to be when the RAM 41c is initialized due to the setting change), or when the RAM 41c is initialized by the operation of the reset switch 23 or a RAM abnormality. This is a process for notifying the effect. In the present embodiment, the notification of the setting change includes the setting change lamp notification using the effect LED 52 and the setting change voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54. The notification that the initialization process has been performed includes an initialization lamp notification using the effect LED 52 and an initialization voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54. The setting change lamp notification and the initialization lamp notification are also simply referred to as “lamp notification”, and the setting change voice notification and the initialization voice notification are simply referred to as “voice notification”.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a setting command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S220). When it is determined that the setting command is received (Y in S220), the sub control unit 91 lights up the effect LED 52 in a predetermined color (for example, red) to notify the setting change lamp notification. Is started (S221). Next, the sub-control unit 91 starts the setting change voice notification for notifying that the setting has been changed by repeatedly outputting a warning sound (for example, a sound of “setting changing”) from the speakers 53 and 54 at predetermined intervals. A timer is set for 30 seconds in order to measure the time until it is performed (S222). Then, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  When determining in S220 that the setting command has not been received (N in S220), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the initialization command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S223). When determining that the initialization command has been received (Y in S223), the sub control unit 91 lights up the effect LED 52 in a predetermined color (for example, yellow) to notify that the initialization process has been performed. The initialization lamp notification is started (S224). Next, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly outputs a warning sound (for example, a sound of “initializing”) from the speakers 53 and 54 at predetermined intervals to notify that the initialization processing is performed. In order to measure the time until the notification is started, the timer is set for 30 seconds (S225). Then, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  When it is determined in S223 that the initialization command has not been received (N in S223), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not it is time to start setting change voice notification based on the timer set in S222. (S225). When it is determined that it is time to start setting change voice notification (Y in S225), the sub control unit 91 starts setting change voice notification (S227). As a result, when the setting is changed, the setting change voice notification is started 30 seconds after the setting change lamp notification is started. Then, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in S225 that it is not time to start the setting change voice notification (N in S225), it is time to start the initialization voice notification based on the timer set in S225. It is determined (S228). When it is determined that it is time to start the initialization voice notification (Y in S228), the sub control unit 91 starts the initialization voice notification (S229). Accordingly, when the initialization process is performed, the initialization voice notification is started after 30 seconds have elapsed since the initialization lamp notification was started. Then, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification process.

  When it is determined in S228 that it is not time to start the initialization voice notification (N in S228), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 (S230). . When determining that the standby command has been received (Y in S223), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not it is informing that the setting has been changed (S231).

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that it is informing that the setting has been changed (Y in S231), it ends the ongoing setting change lamp notification and setting change voice notification (S232), and shifts to the standby state. Then, the demonstration effect control for starting the demonstration effect is executed (S233). As a result, after the setting change lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds and the setting change voice notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds, the setting change lamp notification ends at the timing of controlling the standby state.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that it is not informing that the setting has been changed (N in S231), it determines whether it is informing that the initialization process has been performed (S234). . When the sub control unit 91 determines that it is informing that the initialization processing has been performed (Y in S234), the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification that are being executed are ended (S235), and the standby state is established. The process shifts to and the demonstration effect control for starting the demonstration effect is executed (S233). As a result, after the initialization lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds, and the initialization voice notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds, the initialization lamp notification ends at the timing controlled to the standby state.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines in S234 that the initialization process has not been informed (N in S234), and after S233, the sub control unit 91 ends the informing process.

  As described above, when the setting is changed (including the initialization process accompanying the setting change), the start timing differs between the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, when sub control unit 91 receives a setting command from main control unit 41, the setting change lamp notification is first started, and when 30 seconds have passed thereafter. Setting change voice notification starts. Therefore, even if the notification time of the setting change lamp notification is not sufficiently secured, it is possible to secure a sufficient notification time as long as the setting change voice notification started after a delay continues. Thereby, the notification time can be appropriately secured without waste while using a plurality of notification means such as the effect effect LED 52 and the speakers 53 and 54.

  When the setting is changed, the notification duration differs between the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the setting change lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds, while the setting change voice notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to secure a sufficient notification time by the setting change lamp notification without sufficiently securing the notification time of the setting change voice notification. Thereby, the notification time can be appropriately secured without waste while using a plurality of notification means such as the effect effect LED 52 and the speakers 53 and 54.

  Further, the setting change voice notification by the speakers 53, 54 is notified in a shorter time than the setting change lamp notification by the effect effect LED which is a means other than the speakers 53, 54. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a person around the slot machine 1 who is not the subject of setting change notification from hearing the sound of the setting change sound notification for a long time. It is possible to prevent the surrounding people from feeling annoyed. On the other hand, the setting change lamp notification by means other than the speakers 53 and 54, for example, the effect LED 52 as in the present embodiment, is unlikely to be noticed by a person other than the notification target like voice output, so the setting is performed. It is possible to notify only the person to be notified for a longer time than the changed voice notification.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification are finished at the timing when the demonstration effect is executed by controlling the standby state. That is, the sub control unit 91 executes the demonstration effect by controlling the standby state when 60 seconds have elapsed after receiving the setting command from the main control unit 41. It should be noted that the game is possible for 60 seconds until it is controlled to the standby state. Only during the 60 seconds, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification are performed. Even if the game is started (betting number setting or start operation) for 60 seconds until the standby state is controlled, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification continue. Then, when the demonstration effect is started, the setting change lamp notification and the setting change voice notification are ended, and the display is switched to the demonstration effect lamp notification and voice notification. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand the end timing of the notification that the setting has been changed.

  When the initialization process (the initialization process other than the initialization process accompanying the setting change) is performed, the start timing differs between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives an initialization command from the main control unit 41, the initialization lamp notification is first started, and then 30 seconds have elapsed. The initialization voice notification starts. Therefore, even if the notification time for the initialization lamp notification is not sufficiently secured, it is possible to secure a sufficient notification time as long as the initialization voice notification started with a delay continues. Thereby, the notification time can be appropriately secured without waste while using a plurality of notification means such as the effect effect LED 52 and the speakers 53 and 54.

  When the initialization process is performed, the notification duration differs between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the initialization lamp notification is continuously notified for 60 seconds, whereas the initialization voice notification is continuously notified for 30 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to secure a sufficient notification time by the initialization lamp notification without sufficiently securing the notification time of the initialization voice notification. Thereby, the notification time can be appropriately secured without waste while using a plurality of notification means such as the effect effect LED 52 and the speakers 53 and 54.

  Further, the initialization voice notification by the speakers 53, 54 is notified in a shorter time than the initialization lamp notification by the effect effect LED which is a means other than the speakers 53, 54. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sound of the initialization sound notification from being heard for a long time by a person around the slot machine 1 which is not a target of notifying that the initialization processing has been performed. It is possible to prevent people around the machine 1 from feeling annoyed. On the other hand, the initialization lamp notification by means other than the speakers 53 and 54, for example, the effect LED 52 as in the present embodiment, is unlikely to be noticed by a person other than the notification target, such as voice output. It is possible to notify only the person to be notified for a longer period of time than the notification of the changed voice.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification are finished at the timing when the demonstration effect is executed by controlling the standby state. That is, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification are performed only for 60 seconds before the control to the standby state. Even if the game is started (betting number setting or start operation) for 60 seconds until the standby state is controlled, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification continue. Then, when the demonstration effect starts, the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification are terminated, and the lamp notification and the voice notification for the demonstration effect are switched to. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand the end timing of the notification that the initialization process has been performed.

  The initialization process of FIG. 17 described above is basically performed in a situation where the player is not present, such as before the opening of the game store. For example, before the opening of the game shop, the clerk may change the settings and perform the initialization process. In this case, the demonstration effect is executed by opening the game shop while the demonstration effect is being executed. In this state, the player is allowed to play a game. Therefore, even if the notification that the setting has been changed or that the initialization process has been performed, it is possible to make the player distrust by ending the process before the demonstration effect is executed. Absent. On the other hand, in the period until the demonstration effect is executed, by notifying the clerk of the setting change and the initialization process, the clerk can correctly perform the setting change and the initialization process. You can confirm that it was done.

[Initial operation processing]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the initial operation process in the confirmation operation execution period, and confirms the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. The initial operation processing is temporarily performed in parallel with the setting change notification and the initialization notification.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 starts the initial setting process. The initialization process is a process executed by the main control unit 41 when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and partially includes the initialization process shown in FIG. In the initialization processing, processing such as whether or not the power supply voltage is normal, whether or not the RAM 41c is normal, and whether or not an operation for shifting to the setting change state has been performed are performed. In the initial setting process, the main control unit 41 transmits a return command to the sub control unit 91 when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and the process returns to the setting change state without shifting. Has become.

  When the main control unit 41 sends a return command to the sub control unit 91, the main control unit 41 shifts to the main processing and executes control relating to a normal game. On the other hand, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub control unit 91 starts the initial control before the main control unit 41 is activated, and indicates that the sub control unit 91 is performing the initial control. The startup process is executed while the screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the process waits until a predetermined command is received. Then, by receiving the return command as the predetermined command, the initial operation is started to confirm the operation of the movable means 901 to 903.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the initial operation process of the movable means 901 to 903 when receiving the return command transmitted when the main control unit 41 shifts to the main process. To do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state and power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 starts the setting change process in the initial setting process. The state is changed to the setting change state, and the setting command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. After that, as described above, the set value is selected by operating the reset / setting switch 38, the setting is confirmed by operating the start switch 7, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting change state. Then, the process shifts to the main process, and the game can be progressed.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sets the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the effect to the non-permission in the starting process, and receives the setting command after the starting process, so that the setting is being changed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the setting has been changed. After that, by receiving the setting end command, the sub control unit 91 continues the setting change notification until the standby command is received, and also starts the initial operation process to perform the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903. Execution is performed, and permission or denial of the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the subsequent effect is set according to the result of the initial operation processing.

  As described above, when the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state, that is, when the sub control unit 91 is activated in the state where the main control unit 41 is executing the special control in which the game cannot be advanced, , The initial operation processing of the movable means 901 to 903 is not executed, the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is limited, and the initial operation processing is executed after the setting change state is finished, Perform the initial operation.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 continues the setting change notification until the main control unit 41 ends the setting change state and receives the standby command, and starts the initial operation process of the movable means 901 to 903. The setting change notification and the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 are performed in parallel.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment includes the movable means 901 to 903, and the movable means 901 to 903 operate normally when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. It is possible to execute an initial operation process for performing an initial operation to determine whether or not.

  Here, in such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-control unit 91 is uniformly used regardless of whether or not the game can be progressed on the main control unit 41 side. Executes the initial operation process of the movable means 901 to 903, for example, when the game cannot be progressed, such as when the setting change state of the main control unit 41 is entered, the movable means 901 to 903 Although it is not necessary to perform the initial operation, even in such a case, unnecessary control for performing the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 will be executed in the sub control unit 91.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub control unit 91 controls the main process that allows the game to proceed on the main control unit 41 side. In the state (normal state), the initial operation processing is executed, and the main control unit 41 executes special control that prevents the game from proceeding (special state, in the present embodiment, In the case of the setting change state), the initial operation process is not executed. Therefore, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and the main control unit 41 is in the special state, unnecessary initializing processing is performed. It is not necessary to control the operation processing.

  In the present embodiment, the state in which the main control unit 41 side controls the main process capable of advancing the game (normal state) is the state in which the main process control is performed, The state (special state) in which special control in which the game cannot progress is being executed is a state in which the setting change process is being executed, but the special state is a control state in which the game cannot progress. A control state other than the setting change process, for example, an error process due to a RAM abnormality, a setting confirmation state in which the progress of the game is impossible in a state where the main control unit 41 side confirms the set value, and reels 2L, 2C, 2R There may be a reel rotation error state where the rotation of the game is abnormal and the game cannot progress, and another error state where the game cannot be progressed due to other abnormalities. The Like the embodiment, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 when the progress non state of the game, it is not necessary to perform control of unwanted initial operation process.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is in a state where the main control unit 41 side controls the main processing that allows the game to proceed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In the case of (normal state), the initial operation process of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed, and in the case of the state (special state) in which the main control unit 41 is executing special control that prevents the game from proceeding. The initial control process is executed when the main control unit 41 side shifts from the special state to the normal state without executing the initial action process. However, the sub control unit 91 does not supply power to the slot machine 1. If the main control unit 41 side is in the special state when the supply is started, then even if the main control unit 41 side shifts to the normal state before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the initial state is set. The operation control process is not executed, that is, the sub control unit 91 executes the initial operation process only when the main control unit 41 returns to the normal state when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. May be.

  Further, in the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 is in a state of executing special control in which the game cannot proceed. In this case, when the special condition release condition (in the present embodiment, the setting key switch 37 is turned off in the setting change state) is established and the normal state is entered, the movable means 901 to By executing the initial operation of 903, the state shifts to the normal state, and the movable means 901 to 903 become operable in the subsequent production, and whether the movable means 901 to 903 normally operate by the initial operation is determined. The initial operation control can be executed when the determination becomes necessary.

  Further, in the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment, the condition for canceling the special state of the main control unit 41 (in the present embodiment, the setting key switch 37 is turned off in the setting change state) is satisfied. After the shift to the normal state, the main control unit 41 is performing the setting change notification for notifying that the main state has been controlled to the special state for a predetermined period from the shift to the normal state. When the main controller 41 is controlled to the special state when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the setting change notification is issued when the condition for canceling the special state is satisfied and the normal state is entered. In parallel with this, the initial operation processing of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed, and the setting change notification after the transition to the normal state and the initial operation processing are executed in parallel, so that the setting change information is transmitted. And it shortens the time required for the initial operation process, a rapidly startable game.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit a command capable of specifying the control status of the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, while the sub control unit 91 The configuration is such that the effect control can be performed based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the main control unit 41 determines that the RAM 41c is normal in the initial setting process when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. As a result, when the main processing in the normal state is performed, a return command indicating that the main processing has been normally returned is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 sends a command to the slot machine 1. After the power supply is started, when the return command is received, the initial operation processing of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is performed. If the return command is not received even if it is started, that is, if the main control unit 41 cannot confirm that the normal state has been entered, the sub-control unit 91 side can limit the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903. .

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit a command capable of specifying the control status of the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, while the sub control unit 91 The configuration is such that the effect can be controlled based on the command received from the main control unit 41. When the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and the setting is a special state. When controlling the change state, a setting command indicating that the control of the setting change state is started is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the setting key switch 37 is operated while the setting change state is being controlled. When the setting change state ends by being turned off and the process shifts to the main process, that is, when the special state release condition is satisfied and the process shifts to the normal process While the setting end command indicating that the setting change state has ended is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the sub control unit 91 starts the power supply to the slot machine 1 and sets the setting command. Is received, it is specified that the special state has been entered, and then the initial operation processing of the movable means 901 to 903 is executed when the setting end command is received, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is performed. If the setting end command is not received even if it is started, that is, if it is not confirmed that the main control unit 41 has shifted to the normal state, the sub-control unit 91 side may limit the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903. it can.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment receives the return command after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, or before receiving both commands in the order of the setting command and the setting end command. If a command other than these commands is received, that is, if the predetermined command transmitted by the main control unit 41 when the power is turned on is not normally received, the production is not executed thereafter. If the main control unit 41 does not receive the predetermined command to be transmitted when the power is turned on even when the power supply to No. 1 is started, that is, if the main control unit 41 cannot confirm that the normal state has been entered, the sub control unit 91 It is possible to limit the execution of effects on the side.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can normally receive the return command when it receives a command other than the return command before receiving the return command after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. If not, the effect is not executed thereafter. Therefore, if the predetermined command is not received even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, that is, the main control unit 41 has shifted to the normal state. When it is not possible to confirm, it is possible to restrict the execution of the effect on the sub control unit 91 side.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is not executed in the setting change state which is a special state in which the game cannot proceed, and the setting change is performed in the setting change state. It is possible to display a display indicating that the setting is in progress on the liquid crystal display 51 and execute a setting change notification for notifying that the setting is being changed, and the movable means 901 displays the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the initial operation. Since the initial operation is not performed in the special state because it operates in a position overlapping with 51a, the display of the setting change state displayed in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is hindered from being visually recognized. Never.

[Store side effect setting process]
The store side effect setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store side effect setting process is a process executed when a store clerk changes a setting that is a reference of an effect mode during a game. By performing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk sets the reference volume level in the effect (first volume step) and the reference light level level in the effect (first light level). can do. Further, by performing the store side effect setting process, the store clerk can set the normal mode in which the power is not saved or the power save mode in which the power is saved.

  The main controller 41 determines whether or not the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has been switched (S130). When determining that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has been switched (Y in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S131). When determining that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S131), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S131), the main control unit 41 sets the reference size of the volume and the light amount in the effect. , And the first volume level and the first light intensity level corresponding to the channel setting after switching (S132). The first volume level and the first light amount level set at this time are not immediately reflected in the volume and the light amount of the effect, and then the setting screen is displayed when the player operates the player side setting switch 70. It is reflected when displayed. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

  In this way, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60 that cannot be operated by anyone other than the store clerk, which serves as a reference for the volume and the amount of light in the performance during the game. You can set the size. That is, it is possible to set the reference level of the volume and the light amount on condition that the slot machine 1 is powered on, the front door 1b is opened, and the store side setting switch 60 is operated.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the store side setting switch 60 is operated by inserting a thin instrument such as wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door 1b. There is a possibility that the same situation as when the store side setting switch 60 is operated by using a special machine to pry open the gap 1b and using a special machine.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the store-side setting switch 60 is operated by such a fraudulent act, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. It is possible to prevent the standard setting of the light amount and the light amount from being illegally set, and it is also possible to prevent the standard setting of the volume and the light amount from being performed by a clerk not intended.

  When determining that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has not been switched (N in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all stop switches have been pressed and held at the same time (S133). When determining that all the stop switches have not been pressed and held at the same time (N in S133), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when determining that all the stop switches have been pressed and held at the same time (Y in S133), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S134). When determining that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S134), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S134), it shifts to the mode selection state for the sub control unit 91. A mode selection start command that can specify the action is transmitted (S135).

  In the mode selection state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the store clerk has selected the normal mode or the power saving mode (S136). When determining that one of the modes has been selected within the predetermined period (Y in S136), the main control unit 41 sets the selected mode (S137). After that, the main controller 41 transmits a mode specifying command capable of specifying the selected mode to the sub controller 91 (S138). Thereby, the sub control unit 91 controls various effect means according to the selected mode. For example, when the power saving mode is set, the number of LEDs used for the effect is reduced or the light amount of the LEDs is controlled as compared with the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that none of the modes has been selected within the predetermined period (N in S136) or after transmitting the mode specifying command, it determines whether or not the ending operation has been performed (S139). ). This ending operation is performed by pressing the start switch 7 for a long time. When determining that the ending operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S139), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S136.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been pressed and held within the predetermined period (Y in S139), the sub control unit 91 can specify that the mode selection state is to be terminated. The command is transmitted (S140), and the store side effect setting process ends.

  In this way, the store clerk can press and hold all the stop switches at the same time to set the power saving mode. That is, the power saving mode can be set on condition that the slot machine 1 is powered on, the front door 1b is opened, and all the stop switches are pressed and held at the same time.

  Here, since the stop switch is arranged outside the front door 1b, even a player other than a store clerk can operate the stop switch. Therefore, during the game, the player may abruptly press and hold all the stop switches at the same time, and the power saving mode may be set.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if all the stop switches are pressed and held at the same time, the setting of the power saving mode is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. It is possible to prevent the setting from being performed.

[Volume and light intensity setting screen]
A volume and light amount setting screen will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the present embodiment, the player operates the player-side setting switch 70 to display a setting screen for adjusting the volume and the amount of light on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. It

  On the setting screen, in the volume setting area 52a, numbers "2" to "14" (the higher the number, the higher the volume) corresponding to the level of the volume that the player can set (second volume level) are displayed. It This is also called volume display. Further, among the numbers “2” to “14”, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (blinking display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The player can change the second volume level by moving the highlighted display by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, a player can operate the stop switch 8R to move the highlighted display to the right to raise the second volume level, while operating the stop switch 8L to move the highlighted display to the left. The second volume level can be lowered.

  On the setting screen, in the light amount setting area 52b, the numbers of "50%", "75%", and "100%" (the larger one is larger) corresponding to the light amount stage (second light amount stage) that can be set by the player. Has a large amount of light) is displayed. This is also called light quantity display. Further, among the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”, the number corresponding to the currently set light amount is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). It The player can change the second light amount stage by moving the highlighted display by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can operate the stop switch 8R to move the highlighted display to the right to raise the second light level, while operating the stop switch 8L to move the highlighted display to the left. The second light intensity step can be lowered.

  The second volume level and the second volume level can be switched by operating the stop switch 8C.

  Further, on the setting screen, a battle effect screen of a teammate character and an enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen actually used during the game, is displayed in the character effect area 52c. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the light amount by using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player raises the second volume level, the volume of the ally character's voice (in the example of FIG. 11, the voice of "Did you come ?!") increases, and the player can lower the second volume level. For example, the volume of the voice of the teammate character decreases. Further, when the player raises the second light amount stage, the light amount on the screen for the battle effect increases and becomes brighter, and when the player lowers the second light amount stage, the light amount on the screen for the battle effect decreases and becomes darker.

  In this way, since it is possible to set the volume and the amount of light during the performance by taking the actual performance during the game as an example, the player can easily perform the setting.

[Relationship between the state of the store setting switch and the volume and light intensity]
The relationship between the state of the store-side setting switch 60 (that is, the set channel) and the volume and light amount will be described with reference to FIG.

  The channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 stages of "0" to "F". That is, the level of the volume and the light amount set by the clerk (corresponding to the first volume level and the first light level) is divided into 16 levels. Further, a number that is first highlighted (also referred to as an initial display) when the setting screen is displayed is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 60.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is switched to "0", the initial display of the volume is "2" and the initial display of the light amount is "30%". When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is switched to "9", the initial display of the volume is "14" and the initial display of the light amount is "100%". The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by checking the initial display screen (highlighted numbers).

  When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the setting of the second volume level and the second light level is prohibited, and the setting screen is not displayed. Therefore, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the initial display is not associated.

  An actual volume range is associated with the channel of the store setting switch 60. The numbers in parentheses in the actual volume range column in FIG. 23 are volume displays corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the numbers in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. The larger the value of the actual volume range, the larger the volume.

  For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "0" to "4", the actual volume is set within the range of "2" to "14", and the volume at that time is further set. The display is "2" to "14". When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the actual volume is set within the range of "10" to "22", and the volume display at that time is It becomes "2"-"14". Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "0" to "4", the second volume level is set to "2", "3", "4" by the player's operation. .. As the volume increases by "14", the actual volume also increases by "2", "3", "4" ... "14". Further, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the second volume level is set to "2", "3", "4" by the player's operation. .. As the volume increases by "14", the actual volume also increases by "10", "11", "12" ... "22".

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to "A", the actual volume is fixed to "2", and when set to "B", the actual volume is fixed to "4". When set to "C" the actual volume is fixed at "7", when set to "D" the actual volume is fixed at "10" and when set to "E" the actual volume is fixed. Is fixed to "15", and when set to "F", the actual volume is fixed to "22".

  Further, an actual light amount range is associated with the channel of the store setting switch 60. The actual light amount range matches the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount stage set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the numbers in the light amount setting area 52b in FIG. The larger the value of the actual light amount range, the larger the light amount.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "0" to "3", the actual light amount is set to any of "30%", "65%", and "100%". The light amount display at that time is “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "4" to "9", the actual light amount is set to any of "50%", "75%", and "100%", The light amount display at that time is "50%", "75%", and "100%". Therefore, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "0" to "3", the second light level is "30%", "65%", and "by the player's operation. When it is set to any of "100%", the actual light amount is also set to any of "30%", "65%", and "100%" accordingly. Further, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light level is “50%”, “75%”, and When it is set to any of "100%", the actual light amount is also set to any of "50%", "75%", and "100%" accordingly.

  When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "A" to "F", the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set to "A" or "B", the actual volume is fixed to "30%", and when the channel is set to "C" or "D", the actual volume is fixed. The volume is fixed to "75%", and when set to "E" or "F", the actual volume is fixed to "100%".

[Lighting / extinguishing the player-side setting switch]
Control of turning on and off of the player side setting switch 70 executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, it is troublesome that the process associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off during the confirmation operation execution period so that the player-side setting switch 70 is less likely to be operated by the player. As a result, it becomes difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, during the game, the setting screen is not displayed and the volume and the light amount are not set. That is, the input of the player-side setting switch 70 is prohibited during the game. Therefore, in order to inform that the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is invalid, the sub control unit 91 turns off the player side setting switch 70 during the game.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. For example, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, the "internal winning command" is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. Further, at the end of the game, a “game state command” is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the period from the reception of the “internal winning command” to the reception of the “game state command” is in the game. Further, the sub control unit 91 can determine that the period from the reception of the “game state command” to the reception of the “internal winning command” is not in the game.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress (S201). When it is determined that the game is not in progress (N in S201), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not it is during the movable means confirming operation execution period (S202). When it is determined that it is not during the movable means confirming operation execution period (N in S202), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the player side setting switch 70 is off (S203). When it is determined that the player-side setting switch 70 is off (Y in S203), the sub-control unit 91 turns on the player-side setting switch 70 (S204) and ends the player-side setting switch lighting process. . If it is determined in S203 that the player-side setting switch 70 is not turned off (N in S203), the player-side setting switch lighting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S201 that the game is in progress (Y in S201), or if it is determined in S202 that the movable means confirming operation is being performed (Y in S202), the sub-control unit 91 determines that the player It is determined whether the side setting switch 70 is lighting (S205). When it is determined that the player-side setting switch 70 is lighting (Y in S205), the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player-side setting switch 70 (S206), and ends the player-side setting switch lighting process. . If it is determined in S205 that the player-side setting switch 70 is not lit (N in S205), the player-side setting switch lighting process ends.

  By the player side setting switch lighting process described above, the sub control unit 91 can turn off the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. This makes it difficult for the player to operate the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, the process associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is less likely to be performed during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, by the player side setting switch lighting process described above, the sub control unit 91 can turn off the player side setting switch 70 during the game. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is invalid during the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an invalid operation by the player during the game.

  In the player-side effect setting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, but the player-side until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. The setting switch 70 may be turned off. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed within the confirming operation execution period, but there is also an example in which the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed within the confirming operation execution period. When the player-side setting switch 70 is turned on when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, the player-side setting switch 70 is activated by the player even though the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed. It becomes easy to operate. For example, if the player side setting switch 70 is operated while the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, the setting screen is displayed in a state where the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed. Sometimes it is done. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can make it difficult for the player to operate by turning off the player-side setting switch 70 until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 is It is possible to reduce the display of the setting screen in the state where the effect display to be displayed is not normally performed.

  Moreover, the sub-control unit 91 may turn off the player-side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed. For example, depending on the operation status of the movable means 901 to 903, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period, or the confirmation operation execution period may be longer than the initial setting of the effect control board 90. There are both cases where is completed first. As a specific example, when the movable means 901 to 903 operate smoothly, the confirmation operation execution period is completed earlier than the initial setting of the effect control board 90, but it is caught during the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. If there is, the confirmation operation execution period becomes longer, and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period.

  Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the player-side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed, so that the confirmation operation execution period and the effect control board 90 are initialized. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to operate the player-side setting switch 70 while the settings are being made. As a result, for example, it becomes difficult to perform processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, for example, it is possible to reduce the display of the setting screen in a state where the effect display displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

[Player side effect setting process]
The player side effect setting process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The player side effect setting process is a process executed when the player changes the setting of the effect mode during the game. By executing the player-side effect setting process, the player can set the volume level of the effect (second volume step) and the light level level of the effect (second light level). .

  As described above, it is troublesome that the process associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the confirmation operation execution period, the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the operation is invalidated. As a result, processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not performed during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, during the game, the setting screen is not displayed and the volume and the light amount are not set. That is, during the game, the input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the operation is invalidated.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether the player-side setting switch 70 has been operated (S150). When determining that the player-side setting switch 70 has not been operated (N in S150), the sub-control unit 91 ends the player-side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the player-side setting switch 70 has been operated (Y in S150), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress (S1501). When it is determined that the game is in progress (Y in S1501), the player side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in progress (N in S1501), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is in the movable means confirming operation execution period (S1502). When it is determined that the movable means confirmation operation is being executed (Y in S1502), the player side effect setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not during the movable means confirming operation execution period (N in S1502), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S151). When determining that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S151), the sub control unit 91 ends the player side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S151), the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is “A”. ~ It is judged whether it is in the range of "F" (S152). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S152), the player sets the second volume level and the second light amount level. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the player side effect setting process is ended. In this case, the volume and the light amount are set based on the channel setting of the player-side setting switch 70 (that is, the first volume level and the first light level stage).

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S152), the setting screen illustrated in FIG. 22 is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51 and the initial display according to the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 (S153).

  For example, FIG. 22 shows an example of the setting screen when the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “4” to “9”. In this case, in the volume setting region 52a, the volume display of "2" to "14" is performed, and in the light amount setting region 52b, the light amount display of "50%", "75%", and "100%" is performed. Is done. Further, in the volume setting area 52a, initial display with "10" highlighted is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, initial display with "75%" highlighted.

  In the present embodiment, the setting screen is displayed by operating the player-side setting switch 70 when the front door 1b is closed, but after that, it continues even after the front door 1b is opened. Then the setting screen is displayed. Therefore, after the front door 1b is closed again, the setting screen before opening is continuously displayed. That is, once the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen continues to be displayed even if the front door 1b is opened.

  After displaying the setting screen, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the volume or the light amount is changed based on the changing operation by the player using the stop switch (S154). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the light amount has not been changed within the predetermined period (N in S154), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S159.

  On the other hand, when determining that the volume or the light amount has been changed (Y in S154), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F”. Yes (S155). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S155), the player sets the second volume level and the second light level level. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is not within the range of "A" to "F" (N in S155), whether or not the changed target is the volume is determined. The determination is made (S156). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the changed target is not the volume but the light amount (N in S156), the magnitude of the light amount in the effect is set to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 and the player. The light amount is set according to the light amount setting selected by (S158). Note that in the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. 22, the highlighted display moves based on the selected light amount, and in the character effect area 52c, the light amount of the battle effect screen changes based on the selected light amount. After that, the sub control unit 91 shifts to the processing of S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the changed target is the volume (Y in S156), the sub control unit 91 executes the volume changing operation process (S157), and then shifts to the process of S159.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a termination operation has been performed in the process of S159 (S159). This ending operation is performed by long-pressing the player-side setting switch 70.

  When determining that the ending operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S159), the sub control unit 91 returns to the process of S154. On the other hand, when determining that the ending operation has been performed (Y in S159), the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the setting screen (S160), and ends the player side effect setting process. When the player side effect setting process is completed, the volume set based on the first volume level and the second volume level and the light level set based on the first light level and the second light level are reflected in the performance. It

  By the player side effect setting process described above, the sub control unit 91 can prohibit the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period. As a result, during the confirmation operation execution period, the processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not performed, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  Further, by the player-side effect setting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 can prohibit the input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 during the game. As a result, during the game, processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the player-side effect setting process described above, the sub-control unit 91 prohibits the input of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, but until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. Input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 may be prohibited. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed within the confirming operation execution period, but there is also an example in which the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed within the confirming operation execution period. If the acceptance of the input of the player side setting switch 70 is permitted when the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is not completed, for example, the setting screen is displayed in a state where the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed. May be performed. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 prohibits the input of the player-side setting switch 70 until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, and the player-side setting switch 70 is set until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. The setting screen may not be displayed even if the operation of the player is accepted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed while the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may prohibit the input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed. For example, depending on the operation status of the movable means 901 to 903, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period, or the confirmation operation execution period may be longer than the initial setting of the effect control board 90. There are both cases where is completed first. As a specific example, when the movable means 901 to 903 operate smoothly, the confirmation operation execution period is completed earlier than the initial setting of the effect control board 90, but it is caught during the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. If there is, the confirmation operation execution period becomes longer, and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 may be completed earlier than the confirmation operation execution period.

  Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 prohibits input acceptance of the player-side setting switch 70 until both the confirmation operation execution period and the initial setting of the effect control board 90 are completed, and the confirmation operation execution period and the effect control board 90 The setting screen may not be displayed even if the player-side setting switch 70 receives a player's operation until both the initial setting and the setting are completed. Thereby, for example, in the confirmation operation execution period, the process associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not performed, and the annoyance in the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced. Further, for example, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed while the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 (confirmation operation control unit) controls the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 (specific control execution means), even if the player side setting switch 70 receives the operation of the player during the confirmation operation execution period, which is a period for controlling the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903. , Does not display the setting screen (does not execute the specific control).

  As described above, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period, it is troublesome that the setting screen is displayed along with the operation of the player side setting switch 70. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the confirmation operation execution period, the input acceptance of the player side setting switch 70 is prohibited and the operation is invalidated. As a result, the setting screen is not displayed in association with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 during the confirmation operation execution period, and the annoyance during the confirmation operation execution period can be reduced.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) may perform effect display in the display area. Further, the movable means 901 and 902 may be operated so as to be superimposed on the display area (for example, the movable positions 921 and 922) of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the setting screen (specific information) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 70.

  In the present embodiment, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period, the setting screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 70. Therefore, the visibility of the setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 can be prevented.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) may perform effect display in the display area. Further, the production control board 90 may be initialized in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903. For example, the sub CPU 91a reads out and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b to initialize the effect control board 90. By initializing the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound from the speakers 53, 54, receiving an operation of the player-side setting switch 70, and performing a process based on the received operation. You can

  In this way, by performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90 in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, it is possible to prevent the initial setting of the effect control board 90 from taking a long time.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 does not display the setting screen until the player-side setting switch 70 accepts a player's operation until the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is completed. You may do it. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting screen from being displayed while the effect display displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 is not normally performed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player-side setting switch 70 may be disabled while the front door 1b is open. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the settings related to the effect from being tampered with or to accidentally tamper with the settings related to the effect while the front door 1b is open.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control board 90 (effect control means) includes a setting means for setting a normal state and a power saving state (also referred to as a power saving state), and executes the demonstration effect. When the normal state is set by the setting means, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is executed, and when the power saving state is set by the setting means, the demonstration effect of the power saving mode (also referred to as power saving mode) is performed. It may be executed.

  In this way, by executing the demonstration effect based on the state set by the setting means, the process for executing the demonstration effect is suitably performed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the demonstration effect in the normal mode is an effect of repeating the effect for a specific time, and the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is an effect means (a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, a reel). It may be an effect of keeping the LED 55) in a specific state.

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an error (abnormality) occurs during the game, an error signal (security signal) is output after the end of the game, and when an error occurs during the payout game, May start the output of the error signal before the external output of the payout signal is completed.

  By starting the output of the error signal at such a timing, it is possible to determine the occurrence timing of the error.

[Volume change operation processing]
The volume changing operation process executed by the sub control unit 91 in S157 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting (S170). In the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the player's change operation, the highlighted display moves in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. 22 based on the selected volume. Further, a confirmation sound is output using the battle effect performed in the volume setting area 52a. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 22, the voice of "Did you come?" Is output as a confirmation sound. By outputting the confirmation sound, the player can confirm the changed volume. The confirmation sound outputting timer counts according to the output time of the confirmation sound, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the timer is up and the counting is stopped.

  When it is determined that the confirmation sound outputting timer is not counting (N in S170), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has performed a change operation to a maximum volume that can be changed in the second volume stage ( S171). When determining that the volume has been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S171), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (S172).

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that the volume has not been changed to the maximum volume yet (N in S172), the player selects the volume of the volume in the effect based on the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 and the player. The volume is set according to the set volume (S177). After that, the sub control unit 91 outputs the confirmation sound of the volume set in the processing of S177 from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and shifts to the processing of S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S172), it sets the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the currently selected maximum volume setting. A confirmation sound of a volume corresponding to the above, that is, a confirmation sound of the maximum volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S173), and the process proceeds to S179.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S171 that the volume has not been changed to the maximum volume (N in S171), whether or not the player has performed the minimum volume changeable in the second volume stage. It is determined (S174). When determining that the volume volume has been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S174), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (S175).

  When determining that the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S175), the sub-control unit 91 responds to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 and the currently selected minimum volume setting. The confirmation sound of the volume, that is, the confirmation sound of the minimum volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S176), and the process proceeds to S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has not been changed to the minimum volume (N in S174) or has not been changed to the minimum volume (N in S175), the process of S177 is performed. Move to.

  In the process of S179, the sub control unit 91 starts counting of the confirmation sound outputting timer (S179), and ends the volume changing operation process.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines in the process of S170 that the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting (Y in S170), the sub control unit 91 subtracts 1 from the confirmation sound outputting timer (S180). After that, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer is up due to the count value of the confirmation sound outputting timer reaching a predetermined value (S181). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the timer is not up (N in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the volume change operation process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer is up (Y in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the output of the confirmation sound (S182) and ends the volume change operation process.

  In this way, the player operates the player-side setting switch 70 to set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game. That is, on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is closed, and the player-side setting switch 70 is operated, the setting screen is displayed and the volume and the light amount can be set. Is.

  Here, when the front door 1b is opened, the outside of the front door 1b may approach an adjacent slot machine. In such a case, another person other than the player, for example, a player sitting next to the player may touch the player-side setting switch 70 to operate it. Also, when the clogging of medals is being solved while the front door 1b is opened or the payout rate setting value is being changed, the clerk touches the player-side setting switch 70 without noticing the operation. There is a fear.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the player-side setting switch 70 is operated by a person other than the player who plays in the slot machine 1, setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited when the front door 1b is open. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from setting the volume and the light amount with contents that the player does not intend.

  Further, even if the front door 1b is once opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen continues to be displayed. For this reason, even if the front door 1b is once opened by the player for clearing a medal clogging during setting, when the front door 1b is closed again thereafter, the volume and the light amount are continuously set. be able to. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and no dissatisfaction is felt.

  In the present embodiment, the initial display of the volume and the amount of light, that is, the volume and the amount of light that are first highlighted when the setting screen is displayed is the state of the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 (first volume level, It depends on the first light amount stage). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, when the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is changed from "1" to "3", the initial display of the volume is also changed from "3" to "6", and the initial display of the light amount is performed. Also changes from "30%" to "60%". If the initial display of the volume and the light amount is constant regardless of the channel setting state of the store-side setting switch 60, the player may mistakenly recognize the actual volume and the light amount. For example, regardless of whether the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is "1" or "3", if the initial display of the volume is always "2", the player mistakenly recognizes the actual volume.

  However, since the initial display of the volume and the light amount changes according to the channel setting state of the store side setting switch 60 (first volume stage, first light amount stage), the player sets the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60. It is easy to understand the state of and does not mistake the actual volume. Thereby, the player can suitably set the volume and the light amount.

  Furthermore, since the initial display of the volume and the light amount is different between when the first volume level and the first light level are the highest level and when they are the lowest level, the actual volume and the light level are less likely to be mistaken, and the player is The volume and the amount of light can be set appropriately.

  When the initial display of the volume and the light amount is other than the first volume level and the first light level, the second volume level (“2” to “13”) other than the highest level and the second light level (“30 % "," 65% "," 50% "," 75% "), and the second volume level (" 14 ") which is the highest level when the first volume level or the first light intensity level is the maximum level. And the second light amount stage (“100%”). For this reason, the actual volume and light amount are less likely to be mistaken, and the player can adjust the volume and light amount appropriately. Furthermore, the volume and the amount of light will not be higher than the settings at the game shop side. Therefore, by setting the first volume level and the first light intensity level to the highest level, the gaming shop side can prevent the output of an unintended loud sound and the lighting with bright light.

  When the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 is changed, the first volume level and the first light intensity level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light intensity are reflected. That is, even if the store clerk changes the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60, at that time, it is not reflected in the volume and the light amount, and then the player operates the player side setting switch 70 to display the setting screen, The volume and the light amount are reflected only when the display of the setting screen is finished. For example, normally, the player cannot set the first volume level or the first light level, so that even if the first volume level or the first light level is changed, the player cannot change the volume or the light level before the change. Although there is a desire, even in such a case, the player can recognize the change in the volume and the light amount by displaying the setting screen. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume and the light amount from being changed at a timing not intended by the player.

  At the time of setting the second volume level, the confirmation sound using the sound of the battle effect is output, so the volume setting can be confirmed while listening to the actual effect sound, and the player can easily set the volume. be able to. Furthermore, when setting the second light amount stage, the light amount of the battle effect screen is changed, so the light amount setting can be confirmed while looking at the actual effect screen, and the player can easily set the light amount. it can.

  As the channels of the store-side setting switch 60, "A" to "F" for limiting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared, so that the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side can be limited, and the game store It is possible to prevent setting with an unintended volume and light amount.

  In the volume changing operation process, it is possible to invalidate the volume changing operation while the confirmation sound is being output by first determining whether or not the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting. Therefore, even if the player continuously performs the change operation in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment not intended by the player.

  Furthermore, when the player tries to further reduce the volume even though the volume is currently the minimum volume, the confirmation sound of the minimum volume is output. If the player tries to raise the volume even though the volume is currently the maximum, a confirmation sound of the maximum volume is output. Therefore, it is possible to let the player recognize that the operation is performed beyond the range in which the volume can be set, and the attention can be called.

[Demo production]
The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment issues a standby command indicating a transition to the standby state after one game, at which time the bet number is not set and the game is estimated to end (the present embodiment). When 60 seconds have passed, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the bet number) is completed, and the game is transferred to the standby state after the payout end command is transmitted. When to send. Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 also transmits the standby command when the initialization process associated with the setting change is performed or when the initialization process other than the setting change is performed. On the other hand, when the start condition of the demonstration effect including receiving the standby command is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) as shown in FIG. 27.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the control relating to the demonstration effect due to the satisfaction of the start condition of the demonstration effect, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the power saving mode is set in the RAM 91c when the standby command is received. If the power saving mode is not set, the demonstration effect is started in the normal mode (Sa02). If the power saving mode is set, the demonstration is performed in the power saving mode. The effect is started (Sa06).

  When the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started in step Sa02, the effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the normal mode is selected, and the effect image related to the model is displayed on the liquid crystal as shown in FIG. 27 (b). The display is displayed on the device 51, and the lighting mode of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 is controlled to change according to the passage of time. The effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the normal mode is configured to require a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) from the start to the end. Further, when the demonstration effect in the normal mode is executed, the demonstration effect in the normal mode can be continuously executed by repeatedly executing the effect of the effect pattern that requires the specific time.

  After the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started in the step Sa02, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the setting operation of the bet number by inserting the medals from the medal insertion portion 4 is performed (Sa03), or the demonstration in the step Sa02. Until a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the production was started, control is performed according to the passage of time according to the control pattern defined by the production pattern (Sa04). When the specific time has passed without performing the bet number setting operation, the process returns to step Sa02 to start the normal mode demo effect from the beginning, and the normal mode demo effect is set for the bet number setting operation. Repeat until is done.

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

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

  After the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is started in the step Sa06, it waits until the bet number setting operation is performed regardless of the elapsed time (Sa07). Then, when the bet number setting operation is performed, the demonstration effect is ended (Sa05) as in the case of starting the demonstration effect in the normal mode, and control is performed in an effect pattern according to the progress of the game. I do.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can execute the demonstration effect in any one of the normal mode and the power saving mode according to the setting of the power saving mode as described above, such as a clerk at a game hall. The demonstration effect will be executed according to the settings set by. The power saving mode can be set and confirmed by a store clerk at the game hall while the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state of the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) described above.

  Specifically, the sub control unit 91 receives the setting command from the main control unit 41 and identifies that the setting change state has started, or receives the setting confirmation command and the setting confirmation state starts. When it is specified, as shown in FIG. 29, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the power saving mode change screen by changing to the power saving mode change state. On the power saving mode change screen, a message is displayed indicating that the normal mode or the power saving mode can be selected, and that the selected mode and the mode can be selected and operated by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the start switch 7. It is supposed to be done. When either the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected and determined while the power saving mode change screen is displayed, the determined mode is set in the RAM 91c as the demonstration effect mode. After that, when the setting command and the setting confirmation command are received from the main control unit 41 and it is determined that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is ended, the changed state of the power saving mode is ended and the power saving mode Terminate the display of the change screen. Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30, when the demonstration effect of the mode set in the RAM 91c, that is, when the normal mode is set as the mode of the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started to save the effect. When the power mode is set, the demonstration effect of the power saving mode is started.

  The sub control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the conditions for starting the demonstration effect are satisfied as described above. As shown in FIG. 31, the start condition of the demonstration effect is determined for each effect mode before the demonstration effect, that is, for each effect mode being executed. Note that the production mode and the start condition of the demonstration production shown in FIG. 31 are examples. For example, in the present embodiment, the start condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied when the initialization process associated with the setting change is performed or when the initialization process other than the setting change is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the effect mode being executed is a normal background, a special background or a special background with BGM, an operation related to the game and an operation related to the effect menu from the end of the game or the end of the effect menu. The demonstration presentation start condition is that 60 seconds have elapsed or the settlement operation has been performed without being performed.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (a), the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when an operation related to the game is not performed within 60 seconds after the end of the game. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 waits without performing an operation related to the effect menu for 60 seconds after the game is finished by performing a stop operation in a game in which an effect with a normal background or a special background is performed. When the command is received or when the standby command transmitted after the credit settlement by the settlement operation is received, the demonstration effect is started when the standby command is received. Further, as shown in FIG. 32B, when the effect mode being executed is a special background with BGM, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation related to the game for 30 seconds after the game ends. When the operation related to the production menu is not performed, the BGM is stopped, and the standby command is received for 30 seconds, that is, 60 seconds after the game is finished without performing the operation related to the production menu. , The demonstration effect is started when the standby command is received.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), a standby command is issued when an operation related to a game is not performed during execution of an effect with a normal background, a special background, or a special background with BGM after the effect menu is finished. In the case of receiving, when the value of the above-mentioned production operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds before the standby command is received, when the value of the production operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds, the demonstration production is performed. To start.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when the performance mode being executed is a warning notification, 60 seconds have elapsed since the game was ended without performing the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu. Alternatively, the demonstration production start condition is that the settlement operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 32 (c), the main control unit 41 receives the standby command transmitted when the operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game is finished or after the settlement of the credit by the settlement operation. In that case, the standby command is transmitted. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the warning notification when the stop operation is performed in the non-recommended stop order, continues the warning notification after that, and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received. Let Here, the non-recommended stop order is a stop order of reels not recommended by the player. In the present embodiment, the left first stop is recommended in a game that is not controlled by the AT, so stop orders other than the left first stop are non-recommended stop orders. In addition, in a game controlled by AT, a stop order according to the navigation effect is recommended, and a stop order not according to the navigation effect is a non-recommended stop order. The recommended procedure and the non-recommended stop order may not be provided.

  Further, although not particularly shown, even when the effect mode being executed is a prize notification effect indicating the occurrence of a prize, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed from the end of the game, and 60 The demonstration production start condition is that a second has elapsed or a settlement operation is performed. After the game is over, the main control unit 41 transmits the standby command when the operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game is completed or when the standby command transmitted after the settlement of the credit by the settlement operation is received. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the winning notification effect when one of the winning combinations wins, then continues the winning notification effect, and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, when the error notification has been issued, 60 seconds have elapsed since the error was released without the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu being the demonstration effect start condition. is there. As shown in FIG. 32 (d), the main control unit 41 detects a clogging of medals by, for example, the medal selector 29 after transmitting the standby command when the operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds as described above. The error command is transmitted when the error is canceled, and the error command is transmitted again when the error is released. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received, ends the demonstration effect when the first error command is received, and starts error notification. Then, when the error command is received again, the error notification is terminated and the production mode before the demonstration production is returned to. Then, based on the above-mentioned error cancellation timer, the demonstration effect is started when 60 seconds have passed without performing the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu. It should be noted that when the settlement operation is performed before the elapse of 60 seconds and the standby command is transmitted, the demonstration effect is started by receiving the standby command.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when the production mode being executed is a production menu and the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, or the character is being selected, the production menu start operation or the end of the production menu is performed. The condition for starting the demonstration production is that 60 seconds have elapsed from the operation of. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), the sub-control unit 91 starts the production menu by continuously pressing any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for 5 seconds or more as described above. When, the production menu is started. Then, when 60 seconds have elapsed from the effect menu start operation or the last operation in the effect menu based on the value of the effect operation elapsed time timer while the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, and the character is being selected, Start the demonstration production. When a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the effect menu, the demonstration effect is not executed and the effect menu is continued.

  In a configuration in which a password for setting effect contents in the effect menu and a game history can be converted into a two-dimensional code and output, as shown in FIG. 31, the effect mode being executed is the effect menu. When the password is being input and the two-dimensional code is being displayed, the demo production start condition is that 5 minutes have elapsed since the last operation in the production menu. As shown in FIG. 33 (c), after starting the effect menu, the sub-control unit 91 is based on the value of the effect operation elapsed time timer while the password is being input and the two-dimensional code is being displayed. The demonstration effect is started when 5 minutes have elapsed from the operation for starting the effect menu or the last operation in the effect menu. When a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the effect menu, the demonstration effect is not executed and the effect menu is continued.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, when the effect mode being executed is the power saving mode change state, the end of the power saving mode change state is the demonstration effect start condition. As shown in FIG. 32 (e), the main control unit 41 transmits a setting command at the time of shifting to the setting change state and at the time of ending the setting confirmation command at the time of shifting to the setting confirmation state and at the time of ending. When the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is completed, the setting command or the setting confirmation command is transmitted. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives the setting command indicating the setting start or the setting confirmation command indicating the confirmation start, the sub control unit 91 shifts to the power saving mode change state. After that, as shown in FIG. 32E, when the setting command indicating the setting end or the setting confirmation command indicating the confirmation end is received, the demonstration effect according to the changed mode is immediately executed.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. 41 transmits a standby command capable of specifying the transition time to the standby state, whereas the sub-control unit 91 executes the demonstration effect based on the reception of the standby command, and the sub-control unit 91 Can set whether to control in the power saving mode.

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

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can set whether to execute the demonstration effect in the normal mode or the power saving mode, and when the standby command is received, the demonstration effect is generated. When the start condition is satisfied and the demonstration effect is executed, if the normal mode is set, the normal mode demonstration effect is executed, and if the power saving mode is set, the power saving mode demonstration is performed. The performance is designed to be executed. By setting the power saving mode, the power required to execute the demonstration performance can be saved, and the power saving mode is set as part of the control for executing the demonstration performance. Since the control is performed, the control by the sub control unit 91 can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 repeatedly executes an effect that requires a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) using the liquid crystal display 51 as a demonstration effect in the normal mode, and demonstrates in the power saving mode. As the effect, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value, the message "in the power saving mode" is displayed, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are maintained in a constant state regardless of the elapsed time. In this way, the processing load of the sub-control unit 91 when executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be reduced compared to the execution of the demonstration effect in the normal mode, so that the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is further achieved. The power required to execute can be saved.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures whether or not the estimated end time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet number after the end of one game, and the power saving mode is set. Regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set as a setting, the standby command is transmitted when the estimated end time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, and the sub control The unit 91 is configured to execute the demonstration effect when receiving the standby command, and the sub-control unit 91 side can start the demonstration effect according to the period measured by the main control unit 41. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods on the main control unit 41 side depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 continuously presses any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for 5 seconds or more while the stop operation of the reels by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not effective. By doing so, it is possible to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect menu that displays items related to the effect according to the operation by the player, and the time period after the operation related to the effect menu is performed is the effect operation progress. Measured by the time timer, regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, the effect operation elapsed time timer causes a predetermined period (in the present embodiment, Depending on the content, 60 seconds or 5 minutes) is measured, the demonstration effect is executed, and the operation of the player related to the effect menu is received. Give it is possible to start the demonstration effect depending on the period measured from. At this time, it is not necessary to measure a different period depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is designed to execute a winning notification effect when any winning combination is won, and when the game does not proceed after executing the winning notification effect, the winning combination The notification effect is continued until the demonstration effect is started, and it is possible to surely recognize that a winning has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when shifting to the standby state, while the sub control unit 91 receives the standby command to control the demonstration effect. Although it is configured to start, the command triggered by the sub-control unit 91 to start the control of the demonstration effect can be specified by being transmitted at the timing of shifting to the standby state. The command may be used, or the command may be transmitted at the timing that is the starting point for measuring the time until the timing of executing the demonstration effect, so that the execution time of the demonstration effect can be specified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to transmit a standby command when shifting to the standby state, and the sub control unit 91 specifies the execution time of the demonstration effect in the standby command. However, instead of such a dedicated command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution time of the demonstration effect as well as a common command (that can specify other control states). For example, the execution time of the demonstration effect may be specified based on a command indicating the end of credit settlement. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit may be configured to execute the demonstration effect when a specific command is received, or execute the demonstration effect when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the specific command. It may be configured. Specifically, the main control unit waits until the timing of shifting to the standby state such as when one game is over, medals are paid out by credit settlement, setting change state and setting confirmation state are over. A specific command is transmitted at the timing that is the starting point for measurement, and the sub-control unit measures the period from the reception of the specific command by the timer set in the sub-control unit 91, Regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, the demonstration effect is executed when a predetermined period is measured based on the timer. Good. With such a configuration, the demonstration effect can be started in accordance with the period measured by the sub control unit. At this time, it is not necessary to measure a different period depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, sub control unit 91 immediately switches to the normal mode after the end of the changed state of the power saving mode, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the setting end or the setting confirmation command indicating the confirmation end. Although the demonstration effect is executed according to the newly set power saving mode, for example, if the newly set mode is the normal mode as shown in FIG. 34B, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is executed, but when the newly set mode is the power saving mode as shown in FIG. The configuration may be such that the power-saving mode is performed and then the demonstration effect of the power-saving mode is executed. With such a configuration, the power-saving mode is set even when the power-saving mode is set in the changed state of the power-saving mode. After the mode change state ends, the normal mode demonstration effect is executed once, so even if the power saving mode was set immediately before the store opened, the normal mode demonstration effect will be performed first after the store opens. Is executed, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening can be improved.

  In addition, the power saving mode is set when the demonstration performance is executed for the first time not only after the power saving mode is changed, but also after a specific situation such as after the power is turned on or after the setting value is changed. Even if it is, by executing the demonstration effect in the normal mode once and then executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode, the demonstration effect in the normal mode can be executed first in the situation immediately after opening the store. With this, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command after the credit settlement is completed, and the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the standby command transmitted after the credit settlement is received. However, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) elapses after the credit settlement is completed. , The sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when it receives the standby command, or the main control unit 41 transmits a specific command when the credit settlement is completed, and the sub-control unit 91 receives the specific command. After the predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed, the demonstration effect is started, that is, the predetermined period is set after the credit settlement is completed. It may be configured to start the demonstration effect when spent.

  Further, in the present embodiment, sub control unit 91 immediately switches to the normal mode after the end of the changed state of the power saving mode, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the setting end or the setting confirmation command indicating the confirmation end. Although it is configured to execute the demonstration effect according to the newly set power saving mode, the sub control unit 91 does not set the number of bets after the end of the changed state of the power saving mode, and estimates the end time. The demonstration effect may be executed when (60 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed.

  Further, in such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the presentation mode before shifting to the power saving mode change state is a normal background, a special background, or a special background with GM, After the change state of the power saving mode is finished, the effect mode is set to the state before shifting to the change state of the power saving mode, while as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the effect state before changing to the change state of power saving mode. Is a production menu, after the end of the power saving mode change state, the production menu such as a normal background is displayed instead of the production menu that is the production mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state. The effect mode may be the previous effect mode. By doing so, when the energy saving mode change state is entered during execution of the effect menu, the effect menu is changed after the energy save mode change state is completed. To return the over current presentation aspects normal background, in addition to such a special background, it is not necessary to hold until the display contents of the current presentation menu can be simplified control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is finished by performing an operation of displaying the effect menu during the demonstration effect. However, a predetermined operation (for example, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R As shown in FIG. 36, information such as a game history is displayed on a part of the liquid crystal display 51 and can be browsed by any operation or the like) as shown in FIG. It may be possible to return to the demonstration effect. With such a structure, the demonstration effect is not ended by the operation of browsing the game history during the execution of the energy-saving mode demonstration effect, and the game history is not ended. Other than the display, the energy-saving mode demonstration effect continues, and the display does not return to the normal effect mode even after the game history is displayed, but the energy-saving mode demonstration effect continues, so It can be labor-saving the power required to run the demonstration effect of the power mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 terminates the demonstration effect by performing a bet number setting operation during the demonstration effect, and performs control in an effect pattern according to the progress of the game. Although it is a configuration, when a bet number setting operation is performed, a predetermined game start effect may be executed and then control may be performed in an effect pattern according to the progress of the game. In the effect, a message indicating that the start of the game is welcomed may be displayed, or an image of a character indicating the same may be displayed. With such a configuration, it can be surely recognized that the game has been started.

[Modification]
Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical matters described in the present embodiment described above and the technical matters described in the following modified examples may be combined and implemented, and described in the present embodiment described above. The technical matters may be implemented by substituting the technical matters described in the following modified examples, and the substituted technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined and implemented. Good.

[Regarding the pusher]
In the present embodiment, the push order bell, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the BB are illustrated as the presser combination, but other combinations may be used. For example, a promotion replay that is a replay role that shifts to an advantageous game state is provided, and if the reel stop order is the correct answer procedure, the promotion replay wins, and if it is an incorrect answer procedure, a role other than the promotion replay (for example, a game A push order replay in which a maintenance replay that maintains the state or a disadvantageous replay that shifts to an unfavorable game state) wins may be used as a key combination.

[Regarding no need to press the button]
In the present embodiment, as a display result in which the player's advantage is the same regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch such as the normal bell or the normal replay, as one display result (for example, The symbol combination of the middle bell and middle replay) is always derived. However, the non-pressing hand may be one in which different display results are derived depending on the operation procedure of the stop switch. However, in this case, it is preferable that the derived display results have the same player's advantage. For example, even if a combination of different bell symbols is derived according to the operation procedure of the stop switch when the push order bell for which the navigation effect is executed is won, the display result with the same number of medals paid out for both combinations of different bell symbols In this case, the push order bell can be used as a non-pressing hand.

[About operation effects]
In the present embodiment, an operation effect A that urges an effect operation while all reels are rotating, an operation effect B that urges an effect operation after all reels are stopped, and an operation effect C that urges an effect operation while all reels of the fifth game are rotating. Although and are provided, other operation effects may be provided. For example, an operation effect for urging an effect operation after the first stop may be provided, or an operation effect for urging the effect operation after the second stop may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the type of expected effect is determined by the winning probability shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, but the type of expected effect may be determined by other winning probabilities.

  For example, when the key combination is won, the operation effect is not selected, or the expected effect lottery is not executed, whereas when the keyless combination is won, a predetermined probability (for example, 100% or 50% probability). The operation effect may be selected with. That is, when the winning combination is won, the operation effect may not be selected as the expected effect, and when the winning combination is not selected, the operation effect may be selected as the expected effect.

  For example, when the push combination is won, the operation effect A that prompts the production operation during the rotation of all reels is not selected with a probability of 100%, whereas when the push unnecessary combination is won, there is a predetermined probability (for example, 100%). With a probability of 50%), the operation effect A that prompts the effect operation during the rotation of all reels may be selected. That is, when the winning combination is won, the operation presentation A that prompts the production operation while all reels are rotating is not selected as the expected presentation, and when the winning combination is not selected, the operation presentation A is selected as the expected presentation. It may be. In the present embodiment, the operation effect is executed after all reels have been stopped with a higher probability when the push combination is won than when the push unnecessary combination is won. However, since the operation effect executed after stopping all reels does not affect the operation of the stop switch, the operation effect is executed after stopping all reels with the same probability at the time when the winning combination is won and when the unneeded winning combination is won. Alternatively, the operation effect may be executed after all reels are stopped, with a higher probability when the non-pressing combination is won than when the pressing combination is won.

  There may be an operation effect that is easy to be selected and an operation effect that is hard to be selected or is not selected, depending on the type of the winning combination that is won in the game in which the expected effect is executed. For example, when a winning combination is won in which an advantageous display result is not derived unless all reels are stopped in a timely manner, it is difficult or impossible to select an operation effect executed in the period from the start to the time before the third stop. The operation effect executed after all reels are stopped may be selected. Also, like a push-push bell, when a reel combination is won from which an advantageous display result is not derived unless the reel is rotated to the second stop, it is executed in the period from the start to the second stop. The operation effect may be hard to be selected or may not be selected, and the operation effect executed after the second stop may be selected. In other words, when the player has won the press combination in the game in which the operation effect is executed, the operation effect is executed during the period in which the operation of the stop switch is affected when the advantageous display result corresponding to the press operation is derived. Anything that is difficult or not executed will do.

  In the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the same winning probabilities are set for the operation effects A to C depending on whether or not the navigation stock is given. However, different winning probabilities may be set. Even in this case, the operation effect is executed with a higher probability when the non-pressing combination is won than when the pressing combination is won, and when the advantageous display result is derived, the operation is stopped. It suffices that the operation effect is executed in a period that does not affect the operation of the switch.

  In the present embodiment, if the operation effect C that prompts the effect operation is selected during the rotation of all reels in the fifth game, is there a 50% probability of canceling if a press combination is won in the fifth game? Alternatively, the execution timing is changed after all reels of the fifth game are stopped with a probability of 50%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the winning combination is won in the fifth game, it may be canceled with a probability of 100%, or the execution timing is changed with a probability of 100% after all reels of the fifth game are stopped. It may be one.

  In the present embodiment, the panel switch 150 connected to the main control unit 41 side is used to perform the effect operation during the operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control unit 91 side is connected. The production switch may be used to perform the production operation. Even when the effect switch 56 is used, as in the case where the panel switch 150 is used, the vibration when pressing is transmitted to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop switch 8L regardless of the player's intention. , 8C, 8R may be pressed. Therefore, even when the panel switch 150 is used, the type of expected effect may be determined with the winning probability shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b).

  The operation effect may be a continuous effect in which a scenario is predetermined as described below. For example, when the continuous production is selected in the expected production lottery, the character (allied character, enemy character, etc.) that appears in the battle production is determined in the first game (the game in which the continuous production is selected), and the second game is selected. An image of the battle effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image of the battle effect is displayed in the third game together with an image for prompting the player to perform an operation while all reels are rotating (for example, a character image such as "press the panel switch repeatedly"). May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image notifying the result of whether or not the navigation stock is given in the fourth game may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, in the continuous production, it is possible to execute the battle production for four games and to prompt the player to perform the production operation in the third game.

  Further, in the case where the continuous effect as described above is executed, when the press combination is won in the internal game in the third game, the image display prompting the effect operation is canceled with a predetermined probability (for example, 50% probability). Alternatively, the execution timing may be changed such that an image prompting the effect operation is displayed after stopping all reels of the third game with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 50%). Alternatively, when the press combination is won in the internal lottery of the third game, the image display prompting the effect operation may be canceled and the image prompting the effect operation may not be displayed even after all reels are stopped. Further, in this case, an image prompting the effect operation may be displayed in the fourth game.

  It should be noted that the continuous effect is not limited to one kind, and a plurality of kinds may be provided, and the plural kinds of continuous effects are different in the number of games in which the effect is executed and the planned game for prompting the player to perform the effect operation. May be. Further, even when the game planned to urge the player to perform the effect operation is different, when the winning combination is won in the game scheduled to urge the effect operation, the image display urging the effect operation is canceled or the effect is performed after all reels are stopped. The execution timing may be changed so that the image prompting the operation is displayed. In addition, during the period in which the continuous production is executed, the production operation is urged at a plurality of timings (a plurality of scheduled games), and each time when a winning combination is won, the image display urging the production operation is canceled, The execution timing may be changed so that an image for prompting a performance operation is displayed after the reel is stopped.

[Transition to standby state]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command or an initialization command to the sub control unit 91, then transmits a standby command to the sub control unit 91 after counting 60 seconds, The sub-control unit 91 controls the standby state based on the reception of the standby command, but the method is not limited to such a method. For example, the sub control unit 91 may count 60 seconds based on the reception of the setting end command or the initialization command from the main control unit 41, and may control the standby state after 60 seconds have elapsed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the front door 1b is open or not, after the initialization processing associated with the setting change or the initialization processing other than the setting change is performed, 60 Although it was controlled to the standby state after a lapse of a second, the invention is not limited to this. For example, if the front door 1b is closed, it may not be controlled in the standby state even after 60 seconds have passed. Specifically, a wait command is sent from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 on condition that 60 seconds have passed after the setting end command or the initialization command was sent and the door is closed. May be.

[Notification of setting change and initialization process]
In the present embodiment, sub control unit 91 starts the setting change lamp notification based on the reception of the setting command from main control unit 41, and sets the timer for starting the setting change voice notification. Yes, but not limited to this. For example, the sub control unit 91 may start the setting change lamp notification based on the reception of the setting end command from the main control unit 41, and may set the timer for starting the setting change voice notification. .

  In the present embodiment, the notification of the setting change includes the setting change lamp notification using the effect LED 52 and the setting change voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54, but other than this. The notification using the means may be included. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 may display a predetermined image (for example, an image of “setting being changed”) to notify that the setting has been changed.

  In the present embodiment, the notification of the initialization processing includes the initialization lamp notification using the effect LED 52 and the initialization voice notification using the speakers 53 and 54. Notification using means other than the above may be included. For example, a liquid crystal display 51 may display a predetermined image (for example, an “initializing” image) to notify that the initialization process has been performed.

  As described above, the notification using the speakers 53 and 54 is shorter than the notification using the liquid crystal display 51, even when the liquid crystal display 51 is used to notify the execution of the setting change or the initialization process. It is preferable to be notified by time.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, both lamp notification (setting change lamp notification, initialization lamp notification) and voice notification (setting change voice notification, initialization voice notification) are controlled to the standby state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, one of the lamp notification and the voice notification may be finished before the timing of controlling the standby state, and only the other notification may be finished at the timing of controlling the standby state. .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the lamp notification starts earlier than the voice notification, and the lamp notification and the voice notification have the same notification duration, but the present invention is not limited to this. .

  For example, the voice notification may start earlier than the lamp notification, and the voice notification and the lamp notification may have the same duration. Specifically, when the setting command or the initialization command is received, the voice notification is started, and after 30 seconds, the lamp notification is performed, and the voice notification and the lamp notification are both continued for 60 seconds. It may be. In this case, the voice notification ends at a timing 30 seconds earlier than the lamp notification, and the lamp notification ends at a timing 30 seconds later than the voice notification and at a timing controlled to the standby state.

  For example, the voice notification and the lamp notification may start at the same timing, and the lamp notification may have a longer duration than the voice notification. Specifically, when the setting command or the initialization command is received, the voice notification and the lamp notification are started, and after that, the voice notification ends after 30 seconds have passed, and after 30 seconds have passed, the standby state is controlled. The lamp notification may end at the timing.

  Note that the initialization processing associated with the setting change and the initialization processing other than the setting change illustrated in FIG. 17 exemplify the initialization of the RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41, but the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 is also executed at the same time. It may be initialized. For example, even when the information on the number of navigation stocks stored in the RAM 91c is initialized, the voice notification and the lamp notification may be performed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect notification LED 52 is used for lamp notification, but other lighting means may be used. For example, the lamps may be notified using the LEDs of the movable means 901 to 903. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, an initial operation process for performing a confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is performed while the setting change notification is being performed. The initial operation process for performing the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903 may be performed while the initialization notification for the initialization process executed at the time of supply is being performed. With this configuration, while the checking operation of the movable units 901 to 903 is being performed, the lighting confirmation of the LEDs of the movable units 901 to 903 can also be performed by the initialization notification. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, in the initialization notification, if the lamp notification is started earlier than the audio notification and the lamp notification is performed for a longer time than the audio notification, It is possible to surely confirm the lighting of the LEDs of the movable means 901 to 903 by the initialization notification. That is, if the lamp notification is performed during the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903 by starting the lamp notification at an early timing or for a long time, the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903 is performed. Inside, it is possible to surely confirm the lighting of the LEDs of the movable means 901 to 903.

[Settings on the store side]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk can set the payout rate, the effect sound volume, the effect light amount, and the power saving mode (power saving mode) as settings related to the game. However, the clerk sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control section 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40), and the sub side (the production control board 90 such as the sub control section 91). The configuration included in the above, the configuration connected to the production control board 90, and the like), and other settings may be possible.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set the pressure (pressing) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the setting on the main side, It may be one that can set lighting and extinction control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

  For example, the clerk may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the setting on the sub side. As long as the slot machine has an RTC (real time clock) that measures the time, the clerk may be able to set the time in the RTC as the sub-side setting. If the slot machine is capable of controlling in a plurality of types of production modes (for example, a production mode in which the character A is the leading role and a production mode in which the character B is the leading role), the clerk can set the production mode as the sub-side setting. May be As a sub-side setting, the store clerk may be able to set the mode and execution frequency of error notification that is executed when a medal is clogged, cheating, or when the stop switch is not operated in the recommended procedure. Further, the clerk may be able to set the deletion of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) and the presence / absence of display as the sub-side setting.

  Further, it may be provided with a means for switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side as described above. For example, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a setting screen on the store side. Switching between the main setting and the sub setting will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the slot machine 1 is powered on, the front door 1b is opened, and the calling operation for displaying the setting screen on the store side is performed by the store clerk, the setting screen shown in FIG. 37 (a) is displayed. The hall menu screen is displayed. On the hole menu screen, it is possible to select either a mode for making settings on the main side or a mode for making settings on the sub side.

  When the main side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), a screen in which one of the payout rate setting and the switch pressing setting, which is an example of the main side setting, can be selected is displayed. Is displayed. When the payout rate setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), a screen on which any one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), any of the volume setting, the light amount setting, and the power saving mode setting, which is an example of the sub-side setting, is selected. Selectable screen is displayed. When the volume setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a screen capable of selecting any one of stages 0 to F is displayed.

  In this way, the store clerk can selectively switch between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting, and thus can easily perform the game-related setting. In addition, a setting screen (for example, a hall menu screen) for switching between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 based on one operation (for example, a calling operation). , It is possible to make settings relating to the game more easily and easily.

[About the settings on the player side]
In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume of the effect and the light amount of the effect as settings related to the game. However, the player sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control section 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40) and the sub side (the production control board such as the sub control section 91). The configuration included in 90, the configuration connected to the production control board 90, and the like) are not limited thereto, and other settings may be possible.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure (pressing) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the main setting. Alternatively, the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof may be set.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the sub-side setting. The player may be able to set the effect mode as the sub-side setting, or may be able to set the character or music that appears in the set effect mode. The player may be able to set the power saving mode as the sub-side setting. As a sub-side setting, the player may be able to set the deletion of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) and the presence or absence of display. As a sub-setting, the player can display a password for managing a game history by communicating with an external server via a mobile terminal or the like via the Internet, or even enter the password. Good.

[About the setting operation on the store side]
In the present embodiment, in order for the store clerk to set the payout rate, it was necessary to operate the setting key switch 37 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 inside the housing 1a. Further, in order to set the standard of the volume and the light amount, it was a condition to operate the store side setting switch 60 provided inside the front door 1b. Therefore, only the clerk who can open the front door 1b can set the payout rate by operating the setting key switch 37, and similarly, only the clerk who can open the front door 1b is on the store side. By operating the setting switch 60, it was possible to set the standard of volume and light amount.

  However, the operating means operated by the clerk at the time of setting may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b, or outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b. May be. For example, a locked operation means that can be unlocked only by a clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b.

  In the present embodiment, if the operating means is provided outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b, even if a person other than a store clerk can operate the operating means, as long as the front door 1b is not opened. Cannot set the payout rate and set the standard of quantity and light quantity. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting related to the game from being illegally made. From the viewpoint that only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, it is preferable that the operating means that can be operated only by the store clerk is provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  Further, the operation means that can be operated only by the store clerk at the time of setting may use the operation means operated by the player during a game or the like, similarly to the setting of the power saving mode. For example, the game switch may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a special order known only to the store clerk.

  The operating means for setting the power saving mode may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  The operating means for setting the payout rate, the operating means for setting the volume and light amount reference, and the operating means for setting the power saving mode are different means as in the present embodiment. Alternatively, all or part of these may be common means.

[About the setting operation on the player side]
In the present embodiment, in order for the player to set the volume and the light amount, it is a condition that the player-side setting switch 70 provided outside the front door 1b is operated.

  However, the operation means that can be operated by the player at the time of setting is not limited to the outside of the front door 1b, but may be provided outside the housing 1a that is difficult to operate, such as the side surface or the top surface of the housing 1a. . With this configuration, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is no possibility that a player or a store clerk sitting next to the player touches the operation means to operate the operation means.

  The operation means operable by the player may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b. In this case, it suffices that the player can operate by exposing the operation means to the outside, such as a hole formed in the front door 1b.

  Further, the operation means that can be operated by the player may utilize the operation means operated by the player during a game or the like. For example, the volume and the light amount may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a special order.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operation rod). It may be a stick controller provided. The player can select an item by moving the icon displayed on the screen by tilting the operation stick, and can decide the selected item by pressing the trigger button. Good. Alternatively, the operation means operable by the player may be a jog dial, a cross key, or the like.

[Means for prohibiting shop settings]
In the present embodiment, even when the operating means is operated, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. For example, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, setting the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even if the store side setting switch 60 is operated, the standard setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time, when the front door 1b is closed, the setting related to the game is prohibited.

  However, it is not limited to such a method, and the setting relating to the game may be prohibited by another method. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the operation means itself may not be operable. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the operation means can be operated, the input signal by the operation may not be effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operating means is effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the processing based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

  Furthermore, by displaying the setting screen on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 37, if the settings related to the game are possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. It may not be done. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the setting screen is displayed, it may not be possible to set the game.

[About means for prohibiting settings on the player side]
In the present embodiment, even when the operating means is operated, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is open. For example, even if the player-side setting switch 70 is operated, setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited when the front door 1b is open.

  However, it is not limited to such a method, and the setting relating to the game may be prohibited by another method. For example, when the front door 1b is open, the operation means itself may not be operated. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if the operation means can be operated, the input signal by the operation may not be effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operating means is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the processing based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

  Furthermore, by displaying the setting screen on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 37, if the setting related to the game is possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is open. It may not be done. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is open, even if the setting screen is displayed, the setting regarding the game may not be possible.

[About volume and light intensity settings]
In the present embodiment, by operating the store-side setting switch 60, the store clerk can perform the standard setting of the volume and the light amount (setting of the first volume level and the first light level). Further, the player can set the volume and the light amount (the second volume level and the second light level) by operating the player-side setting switch 70. Further, regarding the setting of the volume, if the player tries to set the volume further beyond the limit of the volume even though the volume is currently the maximum or the minimum, the volume of the limit (the maximum volume, The confirmation sound of the minimum volume) was output. However, the setting of the volume and the amount of light is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, and other examples may be used.

  For example, one of the first volume level setting by the store clerk and the second volume level setting by the player may not be set. It may not be possible to set either the first light amount level set by the store clerk or the second light amount level set by the player.

  The confirmation sound is not limited to being output when the volume is set, and a lighting means such as the effect effect LED 52 may be turned on for confirmation. The confirmation sound and the confirmation lighting may be performed at the same time. The confirmation lighting may be performed instead of the confirmation sound only when the player tries to set the volume further beyond the limit value, even though the volume is currently the maximum or minimum. The confirmation lighting may be performed in addition to the confirmation sound only when the player tries to set the volume further beyond the limit value of the volume even though the volume is currently the maximum or minimum. The tone color of the confirmation sound may change only when the player tries to set the sound volume further beyond the limit value of the sound volume, even though the sound volume is currently the maximum or minimum. The confirmation lighting may change to blinking only when the player attempts to set the volume further beyond the limit value of the volume even though the volume is currently the maximum or minimum. The confirmation sound may not be output when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value, even though the sound volume is currently the maximum or minimum.

  When the operation interval between one operation and another operation is shorter than the time to output the confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation, the volume is changed to the other operation and the other operation is performed. The confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the volume set by may be not output. Further, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, the confirmation sound corresponding to one operation may be output, and then the confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the volume set by the latest operation may be output.

  Not only for setting the volume but also for setting the amount of light, even if the present amount of light is the maximum or the minimum as in this embodiment and the modification, the player further exceeds the limit of the amount of light. Alternatively, special control (for example, control such that the confirmation lighting amount becomes maximum or minimum) may be performed.

  The display indicating the second volume level and the second light level level is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 38, the second volume level may be displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume level. In this case, when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is first operated in the demonstration, a bar is first displayed as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. 38, the volume, that is, the second volume stage The number of squares may be increased or decreased (decreased by 1 in FIG. 38) in accordance with (lowering operation).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 39, the second volume level is displayed as a bar with a number of rectangles corresponding to the second volume level, and when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, the volume adjustment button is pressed. 39 (the operation of lowering the volume, that is, the operation of lowering the second volume step in FIG. 39), the bar in which the number of squares is increased or decreased may be displayed first. In this case, the virtual bar before increasing or decreasing may be the initial display. In this way, the initial display may indicate a volume level according to the first volume level after the first operation is performed and before the second operation is performed, and the initial display is not actually displayed. May be

  For example, the second volume level is not limited to one level that changes each time the first volume level changes by one level, but may change by one level when the first volume level changes by multiple levels. Good. That is, the first volume level and the second volume level do not have to change one to one.

  In the present embodiment, since "A" to "F" for limiting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared, it is possible to limit the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side, but on the player side. It may be one that limits only the volume setting, or one that limits only the light amount setting on the player side.

  Although the volume and the amount of light to be highlighted are changed by the change operation by the stop switch, and the setting contents are reflected in the effect when the end operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting content may be reflected in the effect each time the volume or the amount of light to be highlighted is changed by the change operation. The first volume level and the first light intensity level are not limited to those reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but are not reflected when the setting screen starts to be displayed, and when the player makes a change operation, The setting of the first volume level and the first light intensity level may be performed. Alternatively, the first volume level and the first light intensity level are set before the setting screen is displayed (for example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set), and the first volume level or the first volume level is set when the player makes a change operation. The volume may be changed or the amount of light may be changed based on one light amount stage.

  In the volume changing operation process of FIG. 36, the volume changing operation is disabled while the confirmation sound is being output by first determining whether or not the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting. Not exclusively. For example, when the confirmation sound is being output, the volume change operation is enabled, and when a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound ends. May be. As a result, when the player continuously performs a change operation in a short period of time, the confirmation sound is continuously output, and there is no risk that the player will misrecognize the confirmation sound, and the currently set volume is It is possible to easily understand which volume the volume is. Furthermore, when the volume is newly set while the previous confirmation sound is being output, the confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

[About the setting screen]
In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened while the front door 1b is closed and the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. Not exclusively. For example, when the front door 1b is opened when the front door 1b is closed and the setting screen is displayed, the display of the setting screen is temporarily stopped, and then the front door 1b is opened again and the setting screen before opening is displayed. May be displayed again. Even in this case, even if the front door 1b is opened once during the setting, the setting can be performed from the continuation before the opening, so that the convenience of the player is improved and no dissatisfaction is felt.

  A period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be set. For example, regardless of whether or not the front door 1b is closed, the display of the setting screen may be stopped when 10 minutes have elapsed since the setting screen was displayed. Furthermore, only when the front door 1b is open, the period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be set. For example, the setting screen may continue to be displayed even if 10 minutes have passed while the front door 1b was closed, but the setting screen may not be displayed if 10 minutes have passed while the front door 1b was opened.

  After the period in which the setting screen can be displayed has passed and the setting screen is not displayed, the screen may be switched to a predetermined screen other than the setting screen such as the demo screen.

  The display of the setting screen may be ended based on the ending operation of the player, or may be ended after a lapse of time. Further, the display of the setting screen may be ended by both the ending operation of the player and the passage of time.

[Regarding processing during confirmation operation execution period of movable means]
In the example described above, when the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted and the player side setting switch 70 is turned off. Not limited to For example, the player-side setting switch 70 may be turned on while the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not accepted while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period. Further, for example, while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 may be turned off while receiving the operation of the player side setting switch 70.

  Further, in the above-mentioned example, the player-side setting switch 70 is used to set the effect mode during the game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect switch 56 may be used to set the effect mode during the game. Since the effect switch 56 has a plurality of functions, for example, it is also used for effect during a game, the explanation of the function of the effect switch 56 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of displaying an explanation of the function of the effect switch 56 on the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch is used to set the effect mode during the game. In the illustrated example, a demonstration effect (normal mode) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an explanation of the function of the effect switch 56 is displayed at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, in the above-described example, the example of displaying the setting screen is described as an example of the specific control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific control may be control for changing the display of the liquid crystal display 51, such as display of history, display of payout table, and array display of reels. Further, the specific control is not limited to the control for changing the display of the liquid crystal display 51, and may be the output of sound. For example, the specific control may be a sound output in the hidden effect.

  Further, in the above-described example, the movable means 901 to 903 are arranged around the liquid crystal display 51, but the invention is not limited to this, and the movable means 901 to 903 are arranged at positions apart from the liquid crystal display 51. May be. For example, the movable units 901 to 903 may be arranged anywhere in the case 1a of the slot machine 1, such as the left side of the reel 2L or the right side of the reel 2R. Further, the movable means 901 to 903 may operate so as to overlap with the liquid crystal display 51, or may operate in a place unrelated to the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, in the above-described example, the sub-control unit 91 has been described using an example in which the confirmation operation of the movable units 901 to 903 is controlled, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 41 confirms the movable units 901 to 903. The operation may be controlled. In this case, the main control unit 41 transmits a command instructing control of the movable means 901 to 903 to the sub control unit 91, and controls the confirmation operation of the movable means 901 to 903.

  Further, in the example described above, the operation input of the specific control is performed using the player side setting switch 70, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an operation input for specific control may be performed by using the production switch 56, the MAX bet switch 6, a holding operation using an infrared sensor, or a touch panel. When a specific control operation input is performed using a switch or the like connected to the main control unit 41, the main control unit 41 sends a command corresponding to the operation input to the sub control unit 91.

  Further, in the example described above, the effect control board 90 includes one sub-control section 91, and one sub-control section 91 performs the initial setting of the effect control board 90, the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, and the setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 90 includes a plurality of sub-control sections 91, and even if different sub-control sections 91 perform initial setting of the effect control board 90, operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, display processing of the setting screen, and the like. Good. Even when the effect control board 90 includes a plurality of sub-control sections 91, one sub-control section 91 performs initial setting of the effect control board 90, operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, and setting screen. A plurality of processes may be executed among the display process of 1.

[About pachinko machines]
Although the slot machine 1 has been described in the present embodiment and the modifications, the slot machine 1 may be replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 200 described below. The pachinko gaming machine 200 partially includes the same configuration as the slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration and processing will be omitted, and different configuration and processing will be described.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 200, an effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. When the game ball wins the predetermined winning opening, the special variable display device variably displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the effect display device, the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display (variable display, update display, or patrol display) of the effect design (decorative design) synchronized with at least one of the variable display is performed. The variable display of the effect symbols is executed in various variable modes such as scroll display. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying effect symbols on the display screen is provided, and in the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) "left", "middle", and "right" are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display region in which the effect symbols are variably displayed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 200, a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but a predetermined start condition (when not in the big hit game and when the variable display due to the reserved memory that started and won earlier is completed) is established. If not, it is stored as the reserved storage information within the range of a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). The reserved storage information is, for example, information for specifying whether to control in a specific game state (for example, a big hit state).

  The pachinko gaming machine 200 is a "big hit" when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol combination (big hit symbol combination) in the variable display caused by the pending storage, and is controlled to a specific game state.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 200, as shown in FIG. 41, a front frame (also referred to as a cell) 100b and a glass door 100c can be opened and closed with respect to a frame-shaped outer frame 100a with its left side edge as a swing center. It is provided in. Since the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is open, the switches and boards provided inside can be touched from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200. However, since the pachinko gaming machine 200 is usually installed in the gaming hall, the back of the pachinko gaming machine 200 contacts the wall of the gaming hall, or the pachinko gaming machine 200 of the gaming island is formed with other gaming machines. The back surface contacts the back surface of another gaming machine. Therefore, normally, a person other than the store clerk cannot touch the switch or the board provided inside from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200. On the other hand, the clerk can open the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 by opening the front frame 100b and the glass door 100c, so that even if the gaming machine 200 is installed in the game hall, You can touch the provided switches and boards. In the following description, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 200 is installed in a game hall, that is, the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is not open.

  A pair of upper and lower engaging protrusions 104 and 106 are provided near the edge of the front frame 100b opposite to the swing center. The engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107 are provided at positions facing the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 of the outer frame 100a. By pressing the open front frame 100b against the outer frame 100a, the engagement protrusions 104, 106 ride over the engagement receiving pieces 105, 107, and in the overridden state, the engagement protrusions 104, 106 move downward by the biasing force of the spring. Moved and remains closed. In this way, the front frame 100b can be closed with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  The store clerk pushes the pair of upper and lower engaging projections 104 and 106 upward against the biasing force of the spring by inserting the key into a key hole (not shown) and performing a releasing operation (for example, rotating clockwise). As a result, the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are disengaged from the engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107, and the lock can be released. In this way, the front frame 100b can be opened with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  Further, the front frame 100b is also provided with an engaging projection 103 for the glass door 100c, and an engaging hole 102 is provided in a portion of the glass door 100c facing the engaging projection 103. The engagement protrusion 103 is pressed downward by a spring (not shown), and by pressing the open glass door 100c against the front frame 100b, the engagement protrusion 103 is pushed up by the lower edge portion of the engagement hole 102. By overcoming, the engagement protrusion 103 is pushed down by the biasing force of the spring, and the engagement protrusion 103 and the engagement hole 102 are engaged and locked. In this way, the glass door 100c can be closed with respect to the front frame 100b.

  The clerk inserts the key into a key hole (not shown) and performs a releasing operation (for example, rotating it counterclockwise) to pull up the engagement protrusion 103 against the biasing force of the spring and engage with the engagement protrusion 103. The engagement with the hole 102 is released and the lock can be released. In this way, the glass door 100c can be opened with respect to the front frame 100b.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine 200 may also have the following configuration similar to the slot machine 1.

  For example, inside the outer frame 100a, a store-side setting switch 160 may be provided for making a reference setting of a performance mode during a game. Normally, with respect to the outer frame 100a, since the front frame 100b is closed, only a store clerk who does not have a key for opening the front frame 100b cannot operate the store-side setting switch 160. By operating the store-side setting switch 160, the store clerk can set the volume reference (first volume step) and the light amount reference (first light level).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is in the ON state, the front frame 100b is opened, and the shop side setting switch 160 is operated, similarly to the shop side effect setting process shown in FIG. On the condition that the sound volume and the light amount are set, the reference setting (the setting of the first sound volume stage and the first light amount stage) may be possible. As a result, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the store-side setting switch is operated by an illegal act, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is closed, and therefore the reference of the volume and the light amount is set. It is possible to prevent the setting from being illegally performed, and it is possible to prevent the reference setting of the volume and the light amount from being performed by the contents that the store clerk does not intend.

  For example, on the outside of the front frame 100b, a player-side setting switch 170 for setting the effect mode during the game may be provided. Since the player-side setting switch 170 is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 when the front frame 100b is closed, it is operated by a player playing the pachinko gaming machine 200 from the outside. Can be operated. By operating the player side setting switch 170, the player can set the volume (second volume stage) and the light amount (second light amount stage).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is in the ON state, the front frame 100b is closed, and the player side setting switch 170 is similar to the player side effect setting process shown in FIG. On condition that the operation has been performed, a setting screen as shown in FIG. 22 may be displayed and the volume and the light amount may be set (the second volume level and the second light level). As a result, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the player-side setting switch 170 is operated by a person other than the player, setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited when the front frame 100b is open, so that the game is played. It is possible to prevent the volume and the light amount from being set by a person who does not intend.

  In the store side effect setting process and the player side effect setting process in the pachinko gaming machine 200, it is determined whether or not the front frame 100b is open, and the setting related to the game is prohibited according to the determination result. there were. However, not limited to this, it may be determined whether or not the glass door 100c is opened in addition to the front frame 100b, and the setting related to the game may be prohibited according to the determination result.

  Further, also in the pachinko gaming machine 200, as shown in FIG. 19, a lamp notification and a voice notification for notifying that the initialization processing has been performed may be executed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 200 may be provided with a RAM that stores predetermined information, and the RAM may be initialized based on a RAM clear operation by a store clerk (for example, the power is turned ON while the RAM clear switch is ON). Further, when the initialization process is performed, the initialization lamp notification using the lamp and the initialization voice notification using the speaker may be performed. Further, similar to the slot machine 1 described above, the start timing may be different between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification, or the duration of the notification may be different between the initialization lamp notification and the initialization voice notification. It may be different. Furthermore, the notification that the initialization processing has been performed (initialization lamp notification, initialization voice notification) ends at the timing controlled by the standby state, and when the demonstration effect is executed in the standby state, the initialization lamp notification is performed. And the effect may be performed in a mode different from the initialization voice notification.

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In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which a medal is applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a gaming value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the bet number using.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play the game using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any value may be paid out.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all reels stop, and a combination of display results derived to three reels is obtained. The slot machine in which a winning occurs accordingly has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified is provided, and a game value is used for one game. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which the winning can be generated in accordance with the combination of the display results derived to each of the variable display areas has been described. However, one game is completed by deriving a display result on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, one having only one reel, and a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. May be Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction. .

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes each of a plurality of variable display areas (perspective windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified, to derive a display result. It is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game by using a gaming value (medals, credits) with a variable display device capable of A slot machine in which one game is ended by deriving a display result to a player, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game. Good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is handed to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called gaming machines.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

  1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 37 setting key switch, 41 main control section, 60 store side setting switch , 70 player side setting switch, 91 sub control unit, 200 pachinko gaming machine, 100a outer frame, 100b front frame, 150 panel switch, 160 store side setting switch, 170 player side setting switch, 901, 902, 903 movable means .

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Storage means for storing predetermined information,
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means;
When the initialization processing is performed, as a means for executing the specific notification capable of specifying that the initialization processing has been performed, a sound notification means for executing the specific notification by a sound, and the sound notification means Are different notification means ,
Movable means,
Movable means control means for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Receiving means for receiving the operation of the player,
Specific control execution means for performing specific control according to the reception of the reception means,
And a notification means for notifying that the operation of the player can be received ,
The sound notification means, the start timing of the specific broadcast than other notification means rather slow,
The movable means control means includes a confirmation operation control means for controlling a confirmation operation of the movable means,
Even if the accepting means can accept the operation of the player during the confirming operation execution period, which is a period for controlling the confirming operation of the movable means, there is no notification that the operation of the player can be accepted. , Game machines. A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Storage means for storing predetermined information,
Initialization means for performing initialization processing of the predetermined information stored in the storage means;
When the initialization processing is performed, as a means for executing the specific notification capable of specifying that the initialization processing has been performed, a sound notification means for executing the specific notification by sound, and the sound notification means, Are different notification means ,
Movable means,
Movable means control means for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Receiving means for receiving the operation of the player,
Specific control execution means for performing specific control according to the reception of the reception means,
And a notification means for notifying that the operation of the player can be received ,
The sound notification means, the other of the duration of the specific notification than the notification means rather short,
The movable means control means includes a confirmation operation control means for controlling a confirmation operation of the movable means,
Even if the accepting means can accept the operation of the player during the confirming operation execution period, which is a period for controlling the confirming operation of the movable means, there is no notification that the operation of the player can be accepted. , Game machines.

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