JP6763700B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, or a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device. There is a pachinko game machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

As an example of such a game machine, the liquid crystal panels adjacent to the left and right sides of the central liquid crystal panel rotate (rotate) around the rotation axis extending in the vertical direction at the central portion in the left-right direction of the liquid crystal panel. , A device that enhances the so-called three-dimensional effect (feeling of depth, feeling of protrusion to the front side) when the player views these liquid crystal panels from the front has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-180942

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, for example, when an image of an arrow is displayed on a liquid crystal panel and the player is guided to what the arrow points to, the direction of the arrow changes when the liquid crystal panel is rotated. There is a risk that the player may misunderstand that the arrow points to something different from the one that is being guided.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing misidentification by a player.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
Suggestion display means (for example, navigation effect, navigation notification) for suggestion display (for example, navigation effect, navigation notification) in a display area provided on the front surface of the game machine (for example, the screens of liquid crystal displays 51, 151, 251 and the game auxiliary display 12). , Processing of steps S301 to S305 executed by the sub-control unit 91, processing of the main control unit 41 executing navigation notification),
Rotation control for controlling the display area to be rotated (for example, control for displaying an image in a tilted state on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, rotation of the liquid crystal display 51 itself with the rotation axes 551 to 553 as the rotation center. It is provided with a rotation control means (for example, the processing of steps S101 to S103 executed by the sub control unit 91) for performing the control of tilting the screen.
In the suggestion display, when the display area is displayed in a state of being rotated from a reference position (for example, a normal position) beyond a predetermined rotation amount (for example, a predetermined amount, an allowable range), the gaming machine is viewed from the front. A content change suggestion display (for example, display of navigation images 513 and 514) in which the content suggested to the player is changed is included.
Can that performs the content changes suggested displayed before Symbol display area, without the display area in a state of being rotated beyond the predetermined rotation amount from the reference position.

According to such a configuration, it is restricted that the content change suggestion display is performed in a state where the display area is rotated from the reference position by more than a predetermined rotation amount when the content change suggestion display is performed in the display area. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the content change suggestion display due to the content change suggestion display being performed in the display area in the state of being rotated beyond the predetermined rotation amount from the reference position.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
Suggestion display means (for example, navigation effect, navigation notification) for suggestion display (for example, navigation effect, navigation notification) in a display area provided on the front surface of the game machine (for example, the screens of liquid crystal displays 51, 151, 251 and the game auxiliary display 12). , Processing of steps S301 to S305 executed by the sub-control unit 91, processing of the main control unit 41 executing navigation notification),
Rotation control means (for example, sub-control) for performing rotation control (for example, control for displaying an image in a tilted state on the screen, control for tilting the screen itself) for controlling the display area in a rotated state. The process of steps S101 to S103 executed by the unit 91) is provided.
In the suggestion display, when the display area is displayed in a state of being rotated from a reference position (for example, a normal position) beyond a predetermined rotation amount (for example, a predetermined amount, an allowable range), the gaming machine is viewed from the front. A content change suggestion display (for example, display of navigation images 513 and 514) in which the content suggested to the player is changed is included.
Can the previous SL display area is in a state of being rotated beyond the predetermined rotation amount from the reference position, not adversely row the content changes suggested display.

According to such a configuration, it is restricted to display the content change suggestion when the display area is in a state of being rotated beyond a predetermined rotation amount from the reference position. It is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying by displaying the content change suggestion in the display area in the state of being rotated beyond the momentum.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The rotation control means may control the suggestion display means to move as the rotation control (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 itself is rotated around the rotation shafts 551 to 553 to tilt the screen. You may control to make it in the state of

According to such a configuration, the player becomes interested in the fact that the suggestion display means is actually movable, and the interest of the game is improved as compared with the game machine in which the suggestion display means is not movable.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
As the rotation control, the rotation control means may control the suggestion display means to perform the suggestion display in a rotated state (for example, in a state of being tilted toward the screen of the liquid crystal display 51). You may control the display of the image).

According to such a configuration, the display area can be rotated without moving the suggestion display means, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced as compared with the game machine in which the suggestion display means is moved to rotate the display area. It is possible to display a suggestion that is unexpected to the player.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The suggestion display means may be capable of performing the content suggestion display in a non-rotation display region (for example, a second display region 153) that cannot be rotated by the rotation control means (for example, sub-control). Unit 91 may execute the processes of steps S301 to S305 and S111).

According to such a configuration, the content is displayed in the non-rotating display area even when the display of the content change suggestion display is restricted in the display area in the state of being rotated beyond the predetermined rotation amount from the reference position. It can be guaranteed that the suggestion will be displayed.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
In the display area, a visibility reduction area (for example, upper and lower end portions 512a to 512d on both the left and right sides of the tilt image 512 is displayed) in which the visibility of the player who is looking at the game machine in front is reduced by the rotation control. Area) and a non-visibility reduction area (for example, an area displaying the central portion of the tilted image 512) in which the visibility of the player who is front-viewing the game machine is not reduced by the rotation control are included. ,
When the display area is rotated from the reference position by the rotation control means beyond the predetermined rotation amount, the suggestion display means may display the suggestion in the invisibility reduction area. (For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the process of step S103 to display the tilt image 512).

According to such a configuration, even when the display area is rotating from the reference position by more than a predetermined rotation amount, the suggestion display can be performed in the non-visibility reduction area. Therefore, the suggestion display can be performed by the rotation control. Can be prevented from being hindered.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
An abnormality detection notification means (for example, processing of steps S201 to S204 executed by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the abnormality detection by the abnormality detection means for detecting the abnormality is further provided.
The rotation control means may return the display area to the reference position as long as the display area is rotated when the abnormality detection notification means notifies the abnormality detection (for example, the sub control unit 91). May execute the processes of steps S201 to S203).

According to such a configuration, if the display area is rotated when the abnormality detection is notified, the display area is returned to the reference position, so that it is possible to prevent the notification of the abnormality detection from being hindered by the rotation control.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Display means (for example, game auxiliary display 12) capable of changing the display contents (for example, the number of medals paid out, error code), and
Further provided with a display control means (for example, a display control process of the game auxiliary display 12 executed by the main control unit 41) for controlling the display of the display means.
The display control means
It is possible to display the operation mode information (for example, a navigation number) that can identify the operation mode of the derivation operation means on the display means as a display content different from the predetermined content (for example, the number of medals to be paid out). , The main control unit 41 can display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12),
When displaying the operation mode information on the display means and then displaying the predetermined content on the display means, the display content of the display means may be initialized once and then the predetermined content may be displayed (for example, game assistance). After displaying the navigation number on the display 12, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily initialized to be hidden, and then the predetermined content is displayed. May be good).

According to such a configuration, by displaying the operation mode information by using the display means for displaying the predetermined content, the predetermined content and the operation mode information can be displayed without providing a new display means. When the operation mode information is displayed on the display means and then the predetermined content is displayed on the display means, the display content of the display means is initialized once and then the predetermined content is displayed. Therefore, the display content displayed on the display means is displayed. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the operation mode information or the predetermined content is used.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) above,
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Further provided with a notification means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) capable of performing notification,
The game control means
After the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the derivation operation activation means (for example, the main control unit 41) that activates the operation (for example, stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the activation condition is satisfied is executed. Processing to enable the stop operation) and
A notification control means (for example, a main control unit) capable of performing control (for example, navigation notification) for notifying operation mode information (for example, a navigation number) capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means by the notification means. (Processing to perform navigation notification executed by 41) and
Including
The derivation operation activation means is used again when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means (for example, stop operation) is enabled, and after the power supply is restarted. The operation of the derivation operation means is not activated until the activation condition is satisfied (for example, the main control unit 41 recovers from the power failure if there is a power failure while the stop operation reception is enabled. Sometimes stop operation reception is not activated until the activation condition is satisfied),
The notification control means restarts the power supply after the power supply is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the notification means controls to notify the operation mode information. When this is done, the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means may be restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled (for example, the main control unit 41 may stop the operation. If there is a power failure while the reception is enabled, the navigation notification may be restarted before the activation condition is satisfied when the power is restored).

According to such a configuration, after the power supply is stopped with the operation of the derivation operation means enabled, when the power supply is restarted, until the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. Since the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled during the period of, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is restarted. Further, when the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the notification means is controlling to notify the operation mode information, the derivation is performed. Since the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the operation means is enabled, the player erroneously informs the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information has been notified. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) above,
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
The operation mode notification means (for example, the process in which the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification, the sub control unit 91 can separately notify the operation mode (for example, push order, stop order) of the derived operation means. Further equipped with (processing to execute navigation effect)
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Advantageous advantage for the player when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target combination, AT combination, push order combination, push order replay, push order bell). A notification state control means (for example, a process controlled by the main control unit 41 to AT) for controlling an operation mode (for example, a correct answer pressing order, a stop order advantageous for the player) to a notification state (for example, AT). ,
Specific control information transmitting means (for example, main control unit) that transmits specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means. The processing of steps Sf1 to Sf12 executed by 41) is included.
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmitting means is controlled to the notification state, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, it means that the notification target result is obtained. The specific control information that can be specified but the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the main control unit 41 executes the processes of steps Sf4 to Sf10 to win the second internal prize. The command may be sent to the sub-control unit 91).

According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided and the information regarding the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means side. The operation procedure notification means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means notifies the determination result of the prior determination means regardless of whether or not the notification state is controlled. When the target result is obtained, the game control means controls the notification state because the specific control information that can identify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means. Regardless of whether or not the specific control information is used, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information. Therefore, the process related to the transmission of the specific control information can be simplified and the effect control means side. It is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified in a state where the notification state is not controlled even if an illegal act is made.

(11) In any of the game machines (1) to (10) above,
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
An effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that performs an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
The operation mode notification means (for example, the process in which the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification, the sub control unit 91 can separately notify the operation mode (for example, push order, stop order) of the derived operation means. Further equipped with (processing to execute navigation effect)
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
ROM 41c of the main control unit 41 in which a numerical value setting means (for example, a special winning combination winning number table and a general winning combination winning number table) for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means is stored. )When,
Predetermined control means (for example, main control) that performs predetermined control (for example, setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means. (Each process such as setting of internal winning flag executed by unit 41, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
Advantageous advantage for the player when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target combination, AT combination, push order combination, push order replay, push order bell). A notification state control means (for example, a process controlled by the main control unit 41 to AT) for controlling an operation mode (for example, a correct answer pressing order, a stop order advantageous for the player) to a notification state (for example, AT). ,
Specific control information transmitting means (for example, main control unit) that transmits specific control information (for example, a first internal winning command, a second internal winning command) regarding a determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means. The processing of steps Sf1 to Sf12 executed by 41) is included.
As the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 34) is assigned (for example, push order). Replays are assigned winning numbers 2-19, and push order bells are assigned winning numbers 23-34),
The specific control information transmitting means can specify that the notification target result is obtained when the numerical value set by the numerical value setting means is within the predetermined numerical range at least in a state other than the notification state. The specific control information whose advantageous operation mode cannot be specified may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the main control unit 41 executes the processes of steps Sf4 to Sf10 to subsubscribe the second internal winning command. It may be transmitted to the control unit 91).

According to such a configuration, in a configuration in which the game control means and the effect control means are provided and the information regarding the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means side. When the operation procedure notification means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means determines the determination result of the prior determination means as the notification target result at least in a state other than the notification state. In addition, since specific control information that can identify the result of the notification target but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, regardless of whether or not the game control means controls the notification state. , Since the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, the advantageous operation mode is notified in a state where the notification state is not controlled even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent it from being done. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. , Since it can be determined whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the specific control information.

In the game machine according to (10) or (11), the operation mode of the derivation operation means is any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any operation timing, and a plurality of operation orders. An operation mode in which operations are performed in the order of operation, an operation mode in which these are combined, and the like are applicable.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the inclination effect execution processing which a sub-control unit executes. It is a figure which shows an example of the inclination effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a navigation image. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the abnormality detection notification processing executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of an abnormality detection notification image. (A) A diagram showing an example when a tilt effect is executed while a navigation effect (3-choice navigation) is being executed, and (B) a diagram showing an example when a tilt effect is executed while a navigation effect (6-choice navigation) is being executed. (C) It is a figure which shows an example at the time of displaying an abnormality detection notification image during execution of a tilt effect. It is a figure which shows the modification example of the inclination effect which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the liquid crystal display which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation effect execution processing executed by the sub-control unit which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the inclination effect execution processing which the sub-control unit which concerns on Embodiment 2 executes. It is a figure which shows an example of simultaneous execution of a navigation effect and a tilt effect which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a figure which shows the modification of the simultaneous execution of a navigation effect and a tilt effect which concerns on Embodiment 2. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a special winning combination number table, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a general winning combination number table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process executed by the main control part which concerns on Embodiment 3. It is a timing chart for explaining the establishment timing of the stop operation activation condition in a reel rotation process. It is a timing chart for explaining the establishment timing of the stop operation activation condition in a reel rotation process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the establishment timing of the reel rotation error in the reel rotation processing. This is a timing chart for explaining the timing at which the stop operation activation condition is satisfied in the reel rotation process after the power failure is restored. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game auxiliary display which concerns on Embodiment 4. It is a figure which shows the display mode by a navigation notification. It is a figure which shows the display mode by error notification. It is explanatory drawing of the display switching timing of the game auxiliary display in a game. It is explanatory drawing of the display switching timing of the game auxiliary display before and after a power failure. It is explanatory drawing of the display switching timing of the game auxiliary display when an error occurs. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the inclination effect. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the inclination effect.

[Embodiment 1]
A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
The first embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a having an open front surface and a housing 1a. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end. As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

For the front door 1b, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as game value owned by the player) are used within the range. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum bet number (3) out of the specified number of bets determined according to the game state, medals stored as credits, and medals used for setting the bet number. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch 7 operated when starting a game, rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operated when each of the medals is stopped, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the content when an error occurs, and a navigation system described later. Game auxiliary display 12, which displays information that can identify the stop order of reels by notification, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, which notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2, and 3, respectively, and medal insertion Turn-on request LED 17 that notifies the possible state by lighting, start effective LED 18 that notifies that the operation (start operation) of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (reel rotation starts within a certain period from the previous game start) A game display unit 13 is provided with a weighting LED 19 for notifying that the game is in progress by lighting, and a replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress, which will be described later. ..

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or a bet number is set by using credits by operating the MAXBET switch 6. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid (the game can be started). If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, the middle stage is defined as the winning line. In addition, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is prepared in the winning line LN, and a predetermined symbol combination is provided in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the predetermined symbol combination is aligned. By having a combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize, the combination of symbols that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 can make it appear as if a prize has been won.

When the start operation is performed in a state where the game can be started, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotates, and the symbol continuously fluctuates. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in this state, the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line LN stops as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection circuit. 48, a reset circuit 49 is mounted to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. A liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and other effect devices are connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are mounted on a sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery, AT (assist time) lottery, etc., which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or 7 steps 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps. In this embodiment, the setting value can be changed or the setting value can be confirmed by operating the switches 37 and 39 by the clerk of the amusement store or the like with the front door 1b open. It is possible to shift to the setting confirmation mode.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the AT lottery process based on the internal lottery result is won, the main control unit 41 notifies the player of the stop order which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the AT, which is a feasible notification period. When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and also transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. By doing so, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target role according to the game state is, for example, a navigation target role in which push order replay and push order bell are common. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state where the AT does not control.

In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, the stopping order that is advantageous to the player is identifiable by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The mode of the navigation notification is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode that the player can identify according to the winning situation. Further, the game auxiliary display 12 which is also used for notifications other than the navigation notification is not limited to the one, and the one which is executed by using a dedicated display may be used. In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is displayed by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51, outputting the navigation illumination light from the effect LED 52, and the speaker 53. It is notified by the output of the navigation voice from 54.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is notified in an identifiable manner. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT when the lottery conditions are satisfied. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a predetermined number of games from a plurality of games at the end of the AT, and continuously counts the number of games not controlled by the AT from the end of the AT. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by winning the AT lottery process or when the number of games that are not continuously controlled by the AT reaches the specified number of games (so-called ceiling games).

Further, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement / bet number settlement are performed, and after the bet number setting, when the start operation is performed, whether or not to allow the generation of winning by random number lottery is performed. An internal lottery process to determine is performed. After the internal lottery, the reel rotation process is performed, and on the condition that the specified period (4.1 seconds) has passed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after the reel rotation starts, and the stop operation is performed. The rotation of the reel is stopped according to. After the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. After the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of the winning, and the game state is changed according to the symbol combination on the winning line. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started. Further, the main control unit 41 performs the AT lottery process during the execution of the internal lottery process, controls the AT when the AT is won, and performs navigation notification and navigation effect during the number of navigation stocks of the assigned AT. To control.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 is not limited to the above-mentioned navigation effect, but also each effect according to the game state (for example, a notice effect, an internal winning suggestion effect, a battle effect, and the like, a bonus confirmation effect, a bonus medium effect, and a navigation system. Execute production, demo production, tilt production described later).
The sub control unit 91 performs the tilt effect execution process shown in FIG. 5 after the main control unit 41 is in a state where the game can proceed, that is, after the above-mentioned game control process can be executed. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the tilt effect is selected as the effect to be executed (step S101). In order to control in this way, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command indicating the result of the internal lottery process from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes the effect according to the game state. Is to be selected.

Here, the tilt effect is an example of an effect of controlling the movement (rotation, rotation) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 from the reference position (rotation control, rotation control). In the tilting effect of the present embodiment, for example, in the normal effect, as an example of suggestion display, a character image and a normal image 511 displaying a background image such as the sun, the ground, or a tree are displayed on the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (reference). When the image is displayed in the position display area (see FIG. 6A), the normal image 511 is rotated and tilted with the rotation axis 551 extending in the front-rear direction from the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as the rotation center. This is an effect of changing the display on the tilted image 512 to display the tilted image 512 over a predetermined period (see FIG. 6B). The tilt image 512 of the present embodiment is an image in which the ground is tilted and the character in the character image changes to a state in which the character is out of position, and a character image of "grass" is additionally displayed. The tilted image 512 of the present embodiment is an image having the same magnification as the normal image 511, and the upper and lower end portions (visibility reduction areas) 512a to 512d on both the left and right sides exceed the frame of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Is not displayed (the player is invisible).

Returning to FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S101 when the tilt effect is not selected (step S101; N), and when the tilt effect is selected (step S101; Y), the navigation effect is generated. It is determined whether or not it is being executed (step S102). The navigation effect of this embodiment is, for example, as an example of suggestion display, a navigation image 513 for a three-choice navigation system that displays a character image of "press from the right!" And an arrow image pointing to the right (see FIG. 7 (A)). Or, the character image, character image, and push order image ("1", "2", "3") of "Bell!" Are displayed side by side in a circle. 6 This is an effect of displaying a navigation image 514 for selective navigation (see FIG. 7B) and outputting navigation illumination light and navigation sound.
Returning to FIG. 5, the sub-control unit 91 executes the tilt effect (step S103) when the navigation effect is not being executed (step S102; N), ends the process, and is executing the navigation effect (step). S102; Y), the process is terminated.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs the abnormality detection notification process shown in FIG. 8 after the above-mentioned game control process can be executed. First, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected by receiving a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has detected an abnormality in the slot machine 1 (step S201). In order to control in this way, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to be able to detect an abnormality, and when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. ing. When the sub-control unit 91 does not detect an abnormality (step S201; N), the process of step S201 is repeated, and when an abnormality is detected (step S201; Y), it is determined whether or not the tilt effect is being executed. (Step S202). When the tilt effect is being executed (step S202; Y), the sub control unit 91 ends the tilt effect (step S203), and receives a command indicating that the slot machine 1 has returned to normal by the main control unit 41. The abnormality detection notification image 515 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed (step S204), and the process is completed. The abnormality detection notification image 515 is an image in which character images such as "an abnormality has been detected" and "please call the hall staff" are arranged.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the tilt effect shown in FIG. 6 and the navigation effect shown in FIG. 7.
Here, for the navigation effect, for example, when the right stop switch 8R is operated for the player, an advantageous result can be obtained as in the navigation image 513 for the three-choice navigation as an example of the content change suggestion display. A right-pointing arrow image may be displayed to suggest. If the tilting effect is executed during the display of such an image (when the display area rotates beyond a predetermined rotation amount), the direction of the arrow in the arrow image changes, suggesting the player from the arrow direction. There is a risk that the player may misidentify the contents. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the navigation image 513 for 3-choice navigation is tilted and displayed, the direction of the arrow changes from the right direction to the diagonally downward right direction, depending on the arrangement of various switches. May cause the player to operate a switch different from the right stop switch 8R. Further, if the image is rotated until the tip portion of the arrow exceeds the frame of the screen and the player cannot see it, the player may not be able to recognize the content suggested by the arrow image.

Further, in the navigation effect, an image suggesting the push order may be displayed in the order of arrangement in the left-right direction of each push order image, such as the navigation image 514 for 6-choice navigation as an example of the content change suggestion display. .. If the tilting effect is executed during the display of such an image, the direction in which the push-order images are arranged changes, and the player may not be able to recognize the content suggested. For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the image is rotated by 90 ° due to the tilt effect and displayed, the push order images are displayed side by side in the vertical direction, and the push order image arrangement order and the stop switch. There is a risk that the player will not be able to recognize the correspondence with 8L, 8C, and 8R. In addition, when the character image of "Bell!" Or a part of the push order image of "1" exceeds the frame of the screen and the image is rotated until the player becomes invisible, the player makes each image. There is also a risk that the content suggested by will be unrecognizable.
For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 limits the execution of the tilt effect during the execution of the navigation effect, and does not execute the tilt effect.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the navigation images 513 and 514 in a tilted state due to the tilting effect.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 restricts the execution of the tilt effect during the execution of the navigation effect, but conversely, the navigation images 513 and 514 are displayed during the execution of the tilt effect. The execution of the effect may be restricted. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may output only the navigation illumination light and the navigation sound without displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 during the execution of the tilt effect.
As in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the sub control unit 91 does not execute the tilt effect during the execution of the navigation effect, but the navigation effect is being executed depending on the degree of inclination due to the tilt effect. However, it is not necessary to limit the execution of the tilt effect. For example, if the amount of movement (rotation amount, rotation amount, tilt angle) from the reference position of the image does not cause misunderstanding of the suggested content (if it does not exceed the permissible range (predetermined amount)), the navigation Images 513 and 514 may be tilted.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 displays the liquid crystal display 51 by controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display the tilted image 512 which is an image in a rotated state. The area is rotating.
By doing so, it is possible to perform an unexpected effect on the player while reducing the manufacturing cost as compared with the slot machine in which the liquid crystal display 51 itself is moved to rotate the display area.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 rotates the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 by displaying the tilted image 512 on the liquid crystal display 51, but the method of rotating the display area is limited to this. Instead, for example, the liquid crystal display 51 itself may be moved. Specifically, the normal image 511 is displayed with the liquid crystal display 51 moved to the reference position (normal position) (see FIG. 11 (A)), and the liquid crystal display 51 is rotated around the rotation axis 551 as the rotation center. After that, the display may be changed to the tilt image 512 to perform a tilt effect of displaying the tilt image 512 for a predetermined period (see FIG. 11B). In order to control in this way, it is necessary to provide a configuration (rotation control device or the like) in which the sub control unit 91 can control the rotation of the liquid crystal display 51.
By doing so, the player becomes interested in the fact that the liquid crystal display 51 actually moves, and the interest of the game is improved as compared with the slot machine in which the liquid crystal display 51 is not moved.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has upper and lower ends on both the left and right sides where each image (character image, sun or tree image) of the tilt image 512 is not displayed beyond the frame of the screen. It is displayed in the central portion (invisible visibility reduction region) avoiding 512a to 512d.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display of each image from being hindered by the tilting effect, and each image can suggest the game state, the internal winning result, and the like to the player.
In the present embodiment, each image is displayed in the center of the tilted image 512 to prevent the image from being displayed beyond the frame of the screen, but the player can recognize the content suggested by each image. As long as, a part of each image may not be displayed beyond the frame of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. For example, if the color of a part of the character (hat, clothes) can be discriminated, the suggestion content may be recognizable by the player, and the entire part may not be displayed on the screen (one of the character images). The part may not be displayed beyond the frame of the screen).

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected, the sub-control unit 91 displays the abnormality detection notification image 515 after ending the tilting effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10C, if the image is rotated by 90 ° due to the tilting effect and displayed, the player may not be able to recognize each character image of the abnormality detection notification image 515. Therefore, the abnormality detection notification image 515 is displayed after the tilting effect is finished.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the notification of abnormality detection from being hindered by the tilting effect.
As in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the tilt effect when displaying the abnormality detection notification image 515, but depending on the degree of tilt, the abnormality detection notification image 515 during execution of the tilt effect. May be displayed. For example, if the amount of movement of the image from the reference position is such that the abnormality detection notification image 515 can be recognized (if it does not exceed the permissible range (predetermined amount)), the abnormality detection notification image 515 may be tilted.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 restricts the execution of the tilt effect during the execution of the navigation effect in which the navigation images 513 and 514 are displayed, but the navigation images 513 and 514 are limited as long as the misidentification of the player can be prevented. May be displayed at the same time as the navigation effect and the tilt effect. Hereinafter, the second embodiment in which the navigation effect and the tilt effect can be simultaneously executed will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 151 instead of the liquid crystal display 51 of the first embodiment. The liquid crystal display 151 of the present embodiment is provided with a first display area 152 and a second display area (non-rotating display area) 153, and when displaying an image in a tilted state such as a tilted image 512t. , It is controlled so that it is displayed in the first display area 152 and not displayed in the second display area 153.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the navigation effect execution process shown in FIG. 13 after the above-mentioned game control process can be executed. First, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not it is controlled by the AT based on the game state command indicating the game state received from the main control unit 41 (step S301). When the sub control unit is not controlled by the AT (step S301; N), the process of step S301 is repeated, and when the sub control unit is controlled by the AT (step S301; Y), the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not the navigation target combination has been internally elected based on (step S302). When the sub-control unit 91 has not won the navigation target combination (step S302; N), the process returns to the process of step S301, and when the navigation target combination has been won (step S302; Y), the tilt effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not it is (step S303). When the tilt effect is not being executed (step S303; N), the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 in the first display area 152 (step S304), ends the process, and tilts. When the effect is being executed (step S303; Y) , the navigation effect for displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 in the second display area 153 is executed (step S305), and the process ends.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment first executes the processes of steps S101 and S102 in the tilt effect execution process shown in FIG. 14, and when the navigation effect is not being executed (step S102; N), the tilt effect is produced. Is executed (step S103), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is being executed (step S102; Y), the sub control unit 91 changes the display of the displayed navigation images 513 and 514 from the first display area 152 to the second display area 153 (step S111). ), The tilt effect is executed (step S103), and the process is completed.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 restricts the execution of the navigation effect of displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 in the first display area 152 during the execution of the tilt effect. are doing.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the navigation images 513 and 514 in a tilted state due to the tilting effect.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can execute a navigation effect of displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 in the second display area 153 that does not display the tilt image 512. Specifically, when the navigation target combination is won during AT, the navigation effect of displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 in the second display area 153 is executed if the tilt effect is being executed in the first display area 152. Further, when the selection to execute the tilt effect is made during the execution of the navigation effect for displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 in the first display area 152, the navigation images 513 and 514 are changed and displayed in the second display area 153. The execution of the tilt effect is started (see FIG. 15).
By doing so, even when the execution of the navigation effect for displaying the navigation images 513 and 514 in the first display area 152 is restricted during the execution of the tilt effect, the navigation images 513 and 514 are displayed in the second display area 153. It is possible to guarantee that the navigation effect that displays is executed.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 151 is provided with the first display area 152 and the second display area 153, and when the tilted image 512 or the like is displayed, it is displayed in the first display area 152 and the second display area 153. However, the display is not limited to this, for example, a liquid crystal display (second liquid crystal display) 251 configured in the same manner as the liquid crystal display 51 (first liquid crystal display) of the first embodiment. (Using two liquid crystal displays 51 and 251), when displaying a tilted image 512 or the like, it is displayed in the display area of one liquid crystal display 51 and the display area of the other liquid crystal display 251 (using two liquid crystal displays 51 and 251). It may not be displayed in the non-rotating display area) (see FIG. 16).

[Embodiment 3]
In the first and second embodiments, the main control unit 41 transmits one type of internal winning command to the sub control unit 91, but a plurality of types of internal winning commands may be transmitted. Hereinafter, the third embodiment in which a plurality of types of internal winning commands are transmitted will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the notification target combination (navigation target combination) according to the game state, and the sub control unit 91. By transmitting the first internal winning command, the second internal winning command, and the push order command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect.
In the present embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery target combination, and a lottery target combination that may be carried over, that is, a special combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special combination is set. A lottery target combination that is not carried over, that is, a general combination winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of ROM 41c of the main control unit 41.

As shown in FIG. 17 (A), in the special winning combination winning number table, the winning numbers are assigned "0", BB "1", and RB "1", respectively. Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the general winning combination winning number table, the winning numbers are "0" for the outlier, "1" for the normal replay, "2" to "7" for the replays GR1 to GR6, and the replay. GR11-GR16 "8"-"13", Replay GR21-GR26 "14"-"19", strong cherry "20", weak cherry "21", watermelon "22", left bell 1-4 "23" to "26", middle bells 1 to 4 "27" to "30", right bells 1 to 4 "31" to "34", and common bell winning numbers "35" are assigned respectively. ing.
As described above, in the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table, the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

Further, in the special winning combination winning number table, "0" for transmission, "1" for BB, and "1" for RB are assigned as the winning numbers for transmission. Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the general winning combination winning number table, the winning numbers for transmission are "0" for transmission, "1" for normal replay, "2" for replay GR1 to GR26, and strong cherry. "20", weak cherry "21", watermelon "22", left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4 "23", common bell "35" are assigned respectively. There is.
In this way, in the special combination winning number table and the general combination winning number table, the push order role (replay GR1 to GR26, push order replay, left bell 1 to 4) as an example of the notification target role (AT role, navigation target role) , Middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, push order bells), while the lottery target combination of the internal lottery and the winning number for transmission are set correspondingly, the push order combination is sent. Each group is set according to the credit winning number.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process when the start operation is performed, and when any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery. , The winning number corresponding to the lottery target combination for which the winning is determined is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41b, and when none of the winning combinations is won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41b. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared after each game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the winning special role wins. It will be cleared.

After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes the internal winning command setting process shown in FIG. 18, and the first internal winning command and the first internal winning command are executed based on the internal winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41b. The internal winning command of 2 is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 acquires the winning number of the special combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41b in the internal lottery process (step Sf1), and substituting the acquired winning number. The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41b (step Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number (step Sf3). In the internal lottery process, the winning number of the general winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41b is acquired (step Sf4), and it is determined whether or not the acquired winning number is less than 2 (step Sf5).

If it is not less than 2 (step Sf5; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is less than 20 (step Sf6). When the main control unit 41 is not less than 20 (step Sf6; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is less than 23 (step Sf7). If it is not less than 23 (step Sf7; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is less than 35 (step Sf8). On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is less than 2 (step Sf5; Y), less than 23 (step Sf7; Y), or 35 (step Sf8; N), the acquisition is performed. The winning number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41b as a transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 (step Sf9). Further, when the main control unit 41 is any of 23 to 34 (step Sf8; Y), 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41b as a transmission winning number (step Sf10). Further, when the main control unit 41 is any of 2 to 19 (step Sf6; Y), 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41b as a transmission winning number (step Sf11). After setting the transmission winning number of the general role, the main control unit 41 stores the second internal winning command in the command queue based on the transmission winning number, ends the internal winning command setting process, and performs the main process (main). ) Return. The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment are subsequently executed by the timer interrupt processing (main), so that the sub control unit 91 Will be transmitted sequentially to.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives a first internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 based on the special winning combination winning number table and the general winning combination winning number table. And a second internal winning command is being sent.
Here, in the conventional slot machine, the sub control unit can specify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command regardless of whether or not the sub control unit is controlled by the AT. When an illegal act is made on the side, an advantageous operation procedure is specified from the internal winning command even though the main control unit has not determined to control the AT, and the sub control unit notifies the operation procedure. There is a possibility that it will end up.
On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment serves as an internal winning command capable of specifying the internal lottery result, and a first internal winning command and a general winning command capable of specifying the winning status of the special combination as the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command that can specify the winning status is set, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and can be used as a notification target regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. When winning, a second internal winning command is set so that the fact that the notification target combination has been won can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified.
By doing so, the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Therefore, the processing related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be performed. Since it can be simplified and the advantageous stop order according to the internal lottery result is not specified from the second internal winning command, it is advantageous for the player in a state where the AT does not control even if the sub control unit 91 side is cheated. It is possible to prevent the stop order from being notified by the navigation effect.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery when the start operation is performed, and RAM 41b has a different winning number for each internal lottery result according to the internal lottery result. The configuration is such that the internal winning flag is set, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, and 2R stop control are performed according to the set winning number. Further, as the internal winning command, the main control unit 41 sets the internal winning command by setting the first internal winning command capable of specifying the winning status of the special combination and the second internal winning command capable of specifying the winning status of the general combination. The configuration is such that the command set in is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Here, the winning number when the notification target combination is won as the internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the winning number of the push order replay is 2 to 19 as the notification target combination, and the winning number of the push order bell is 23 to 34). A continuous number consisting of is assigned. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the internal winning command setting process, and the winning number set in the RAM 41b is set in the predetermined numerical range (in a state other than the state in which the AT is controlled and the navigation notification is executed. 2-19, 23-34), the second internal winning command is set and the second internal winning command is set, which can specify that the winning combination has been notified but cannot specify the stop order which is advantageous for the player. The internal winning command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

By doing so, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is specified from the second internal winning command. Therefore, even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated, it is possible to prevent the player from being notified of the stop order advantageous to the player by the navigation effect in a state where the AT is not controlled.
Further, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 uses the internal lottery result as the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination, a second internal winning command is transmitted. The processing when doing so can be simplified.

[Embodiment 4]
In the first to third embodiments, the images of the liquid crystal displays 51 and 151 are tilted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 may be tilted. Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment in which the display of the game auxiliary display 12 can be tilted will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[Activation of stop operation reception]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 sets a start pattern as an excitation pattern for each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R and is in a stopped state. The rotation of each reel is started by changing the excitation state of each exciting phase of each reel motor based on the starting pattern. When the start pattern is set, the step counter is initialized and the number of steps is counted. Further, by switching the excitation pattern from the starting pattern to the constant speed pattern, the rotation of the reel is controlled to a predetermined constant speed rotation. After that, when the reel is rotating normally, the reel reference position is detected by making at least one revolution of the reel before the step number counter reaches a predetermined number of steps (400 steps). Then, when the excitation pattern of the reel motor is switched to the constant speed pattern and the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels, it is determined that the condition for validating the stop operation reception of the rotating reels is satisfied. When the activation condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 activates the stop operation reception of the rotating reel, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the stop operation for the corresponding reel, and the reel concerned. Stop control of.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19B, after the rotation of each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R is started, the main control unit 41 steps on at least one of the reels without detecting the reel reference position. When the number counter reaches a predetermined number of steps, that is, when it exceeds the number of steps required for one reel lap after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected, it is considered that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel. Judgment is performed, restart control is performed, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set to the starting pattern again for the corresponding reel, rotation is restarted, and the step number counter is initialized. After that, when the reel is rotated normally, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches a predetermined number of steps. Then, when the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern for all the rotating reels and the reel reference position is detected, the activation condition is satisfied, and the main control unit 41 activates the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reels. To do.

In addition, when at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the stop operation reception is enabled, the reels do not rotate normally due to, for example, a momentary power failure, reel catching, or idling, and the reel reference position is detected. If the number of steps counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps without being performed, the main control unit 41 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel, invalidates the stop operation reception of all reels, and causes an abnormality. The step count counter is initialized for the reels that are determined to have caused the problem, and restart control is performed. Then, when the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern for all the rotating reels and the reel reference position is detected, the activation condition is satisfied, and the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the stop operation of the rotating reels. (See FIG. 20).
On the other hand, if the reel for which restart control is performed does not rotate normally and the step number counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps, the step number counter is initialized and restart control is repeated, and the reel is continuously controlled up to three times in succession. , If the reel reference position is not detected before the number of steps counter reaches the predetermined number of steps even though the restart control is performed, all the rotating reels are stopped, error control is started, and the game is started. Disables progress (see FIG. 21).

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment includes a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with electric power by the backup power supply, and the power failure occurs based on the output of the power failure detection circuit 48. When it is detected, the control state of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply is started, the control state at the time when the power failure is detected can be restored. ing. Then, when at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the stop operation reception of the reel is enabled and a power failure is detected, the rotation state of each reel and each reel Data including the excitation pattern of the motor is stored in the backup storage area. Then, when the main control unit 41 recovers from the power failure, the reel that was in the rotating state at the time of the power failure detection is set as an excitation pattern of the reel motor at the time of the power failure detection based on the data stored in the backup storage area. While setting the excitation pattern of, the stop operation reception is disabled for each reel regardless of the state before the power failure. After that, various controls are performed by resetting.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the main control unit 41 controls at least one of the reels to rotate at a constant speed, and a power failure occurs in a state where the stop operation reception is enabled. However, when the power is restored, a constant speed pattern is set as the excitation pattern at the time of power interruption, but the recovery is performed in a state in which acceptance of the stop operation is invalid. After that, by starting the rotation control of the reel, the excitation state of the corresponding reel motor is changed based on the constant speed pattern which is the excitation pattern set at the time of return. As a result, when the reels are rotated normally, the activation condition is satisfied by detecting the reel reference position before the number of steps counter reaches a predetermined number of steps for the rotating reels.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the torque of the reel motor is insufficient and the reel does not rotate normally after the start of the rotation control of the reel according to the constant speed pattern set at the time of recovery from the power failure, the reel reference position is set for the reel. The number of steps counter exceeds the predetermined number of steps without being detected. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel, the step count counter is initialized for the reel, restart control is performed, the excitation pattern is set to the start pattern again, and the reel motor is excited from the beginning. The rotation of the reel is restarted by changing the state. After that, the reel is rotated normally, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern for all the rotating reels, and the reel reference position is detected, so that the activation condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if the reels do not rotate normally even though the restart control is continuously performed up to three times, all the reels are stopped, error control is started, and the game progress is disabled.
Further, the main control unit 41 does not detect the reel reference position for the other reels when the step number counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps for any of the reels while the plurality of reels are rotating. Regardless of whether the number of steps counter exceeds the predetermined number of steps, the reels are restarted in sequence from the reel, and for example, when an abnormality occurs in the rotation state of the reels at different times for a plurality of reels. However, the reels for which an abnormality is determined will be restarted in sequence without waiting for the reels for which an abnormality is determined to be restarted later.

[About the display of the game assistance display]
Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the game auxiliary display 12 of the present embodiment comprises two indicators 12L and 12R capable of turning on / off the first to eighth segments, respectively, and each segment is lit in red. It is a display that can be turned on. Each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the predetermined output buffer provided on the game control board 40, thereby driving the predetermined lighting mode. It is controlled to be on or off in.

The main control unit 41 can display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and perform the navigation notification by setting the navigation notification display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. .. Further, by setting the payout number display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer, it is possible to notify the payout number of medals to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when a prize is generated. By setting error display data as lighting mode data in the buffer, it is possible to perform error notification for displaying the error code indicating the content of the error on the game auxiliary display 12.

In the predetermined area of the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41, a predetermined symbol (the present embodiment) is provided together with a number, a lighting mode data for displaying a predetermined alphabet individually on one display constituting the game auxiliary display 12, and a predetermined symbol (the present embodiment). Then, the lighting mode data table defined for each content to be displayed is stored in the lighting mode data for displaying "."). A number is assigned in advance to each lighting mode data in the lighting mode data table, and one number is set so as to correspond to one lighting mode data. When setting the lighting mode data in the output buffer, the main control unit 41 assigns a number corresponding to the display content to be displayed on the display corresponding to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c provided corresponding to the displays 12L and 12R. By setting and executing the display data storage process, it is possible to display the predetermined contents on the indicators 12L and 12R. As a result, even when performing navigation notification, payout number notification, or error notification, by designating a number corresponding to the lighting mode data stored in the lighting mode data table, the game can be played using the common lighting mode data. It is possible to display a predetermined display content on each of the indicators 12L and 12R of the auxiliary indicator 12.

Further, in the display data storage process, the number of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to, the corresponding lighting mode data is specified from the lighting mode data table, and the specified lighting mode data is referred to as navigation notification display data, payout number display data, and the like. The error display data is stored in the output buffer of the display corresponding to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. As a result, each segment of the corresponding display is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in the output buffer, so that a predetermined display content is displayed.

When the internal lottery is performed at the start of the game, the main control unit 41 refers to the result of the internal lottery set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and one of the special combinations (BB, RB) is won. In addition, it is determined whether or not the conditions for implementing the navigation notification for the special role (conditions for playing 5 games after the winning of the special role) are satisfied, and the conditions for implementing the navigation notification for the special role are satisfied. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c with a flag indicating that the navigation notification is performed when the execution condition of the navigation notification of the special role is satisfied, and the above-mentioned push order command setting process is performed. The flag is referred to in the push order command setting process, and is after the execution condition of the special role navigation notification is satisfied, and the timing at which the winning special role can be won, that is, inside. When the result of the lottery is out of order, the navigation numbers (10 to 13) suggesting the symbols constituting the winning special combination are set as the transmission navigation numbers.

Then, after the push order command setting process is completed, the lighting mode data setting process of the game auxiliary display 12 is performed. In the setting process, when the special combination is not won or the implementation condition is not satisfied, it is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the push order command transmission process, and the reel stop order by the navigation notification can be identified. With reference to the transmission navigation numbers (“0” to “9”), the navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number is set in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the special role is won and the implementation conditions are satisfied, it is set by the push order command transmission process, and the predetermined symbols ("blue 7", "red 7", "white") suggested by the navigation notification. 7 ”and“ BAR ”) can be identified with reference to the transmission navigation numbers (“10” to “13”), and the navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number is selected and set in the output buffer.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the main control unit 41 outputs the navigation notification display data as the navigation notification display data when the navigation number is the standard pressing order number “0” when the navigation notification display data is set and the navigation notification is not performed. The buffer is initialized, all the first to eighth segments of each display 12L and 12R are set to the off state, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. Further, the navigation number is any of the navigation numbers "1" to "9" other than the standard pressing order, and when the navigation notification is performed, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of the navigation number is turned on. , The navigation notification display data in which the eighth segment of the display 12R is turned on and the other segments are turned off is set in the output buffer, and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. In addition, when the special role is won and the implementation conditions are satisfied, when the navigation notification display data including the navigation number suggesting the design corresponding to the special role is selected, the game auxiliary display that displays the number of the navigation number is displayed. Set the navigation notification display data in the output buffer to turn on each segment of the device 12, turn on the 8th segment of the display 12R, and turn off the other segments, and display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12. indicate. As a result, the combination of lighting segments is different for each stop order to be notified, so that the navigation number can be displayed in an identifiable manner, which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result as the navigation notification. Can notify the stop order. In addition, if the special role is won and the implementation conditions are met, the navigation number ("10" to "10" suggests a pattern (blue 7, red 7, white 7, BAR) according to the winning special role. By displaying "13") recognizablely, it is possible to notify the timing of the stop operation that can win a special combination as the timing of the stop operation that is advantageous for the player. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the 8th segment main of the display 12R to be in the lit state together with the navigation number when performing the navigation notification, while controlling the 8th segment main to the off state when the navigation notification is not performed. , It can be recognized whether or not it is a navigation notification.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment determines whether or not a prize has been generated when the game progresses and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and a small winning combination accompanied by payout is awarded. If it occurs, the number of medals to be paid out is set in the output buffer as the number of payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.
As shown in FIG. 24B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, each segment is turned on so as to display the number of medals paid out, and the other segments including the eighth segment are turned off. By setting the payout number display data to be paid out in the output buffer, the payout number of medals is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R are turned on, while all segments of the display 12L and the eighth segment of the display 12R are turned off. As a result, as described above, the lighting mode in the navigation notification and the lighting mode in the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are different, and it is not misidentified whether the navigation notification is performed or the number of medals to be paid out is notified. ..

When an error is detected during the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets a predetermined error code (E1 to E8, see FIG. 25) in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the type of the error. When the specified error display condition is satisfied (when an error is detected during reel rotation control, it means that all reels are stopped, and an error is detected when not during reel rotation control. If an error is detected), the error display data including the error code set in the RAM 41c is set in the output buffer. As shown in FIG. 25, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and turns off the other segments. Is set in the output buffer so that the game auxiliary display 12 displays the error code. Then, when a predetermined error release condition is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code is terminated. In the error display data, the character "E" is displayed by lighting the first, second, fourth, fifth, and seventh segments of the display 12L, and the segment corresponding to the number of the error code among the segments of the display 12R. Is turned on, while the other segments of the indicators 12L and 12R are turned off. As a result, when displaying the error code on the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode is controlled so that the alphabetic character "E", which is not displayed in the navigation notification or the payout number display, is displayed on the display 12L, so that the error code can be displayed. The lighting mode at the time of notification is different from the lighting mode in the navigation notification and the lighting mode in the notification of the number of payout medals, and various notifications by the game auxiliary display 12 are not misidentified.

[Timing for switching the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26A, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer when the bet number is set, turns off all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12, and hides them. To control. Then, when the start operation is performed, the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. At this time, the navigation number "0" in the standard pressing order is set with reference to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and when the navigation notification is not performed, all the segments are maintained in the extinguished state. Then, when the third stop operation is performed and all reels are stopped, if a small winning combination has been won, the number of medals to be paid out is set in the output buffer as the payout number display data, and the medals to be paid out are set. Display the number of sheets. Then, when the bet number of the next game is set, the output buffer is initialized again and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, in a game in which navigation notification is not performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden during the period from the bet number setting to the start of payout, and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped to pay out medals. Controls to display the number of medals during the period from the start of the game until the number of bets is set or the waiting condition (no operation for a certain period of time, settlement operation is performed) is satisfied and the game shifts to the waiting state. Will be done. If the re-game combination has won a prize or is lost, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is kept hidden by not setting the payout number display data in the output buffer, and all in one game. The lighting mode is controlled to be hidden over the period of.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26B, when performing navigation notification, the main control unit 41 performs a start operation with the bet number set, and then the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When starting the rotation control, referring to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, when any of the navigation numbers "1" to "9" is set as the transmission navigation number, or the execution condition of the special role navigation notification. Is established and any of the navigation numbers "10" to "13" is set as the transmission navigation number, the navigation notification display data for displaying the corresponding navigation number is set in the output buffer and the navigation number is set. Is displayed. After that, the stop switch for the third stop is operated, and when the stop switch is released, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to hide the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. If a small winning combination has been won after the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, the number of medals to be paid out is set in the output buffer as the number of medals to be paid out, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed. As a result, in the game that performs navigation notification, the navigation number is controlled to be continuously displayed during the period from the start of rotation of the reel to the release of the stop switch of the third stop operation with the start of the game. .. Then, by initializing the output buffer, after the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is once controlled to be hidden, all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and payout is started, and then one or more. The number of medals is controlled to be displayed for a period until the number of bets is set.

Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is in a state where at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the stop operation reception is enabled, and the reel is in a rotating state. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the stop operation reception is invalidated for all reels, restart control is performed for the reel that is determined to have an abnormality, and then all reels are rotated normally. In some cases, the stop operation reception is re-enabled. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26B, when performing navigation notification, the navigation notification display data is displayed in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game is started. After setting, the output buffer is initialized when the stop switch of the third stop is released. As a result, when performing navigation notification, whether or not the stop operation reception is enabled during the period from the start of the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game until the stop switch of the third stop is released. Regardless of this, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27, when the main control unit 41 rotates and controls at least one or more reels as the game progresses and notifies the game auxiliary display 12 of the navigation, the electric power is transmitted. When a disconnection is detected, the control related to the power interruption is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden, and the rotation is controlled. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the control state including the excitation pattern of the reel motor of the reel, the number of steps of the excitation control, the navigation number, etc. is restored with the contents when the power failure is detected. Perform power failure processing so that it can be done. After that, when the power supply is restarted, the control state before the power failure is restored based on the control state stored in the RAM 41c at the time of power failure detection, but the stop operation acceptance state by all the stop switches in the control state Is changed to invalid and set. Therefore, the main control unit 41 returns in a state in which acceptance of the stop operation by all the stop switches is invalidated.

Further, the main control unit 41 returns the navigation number, the excitation pattern of the reel motor of each reel, and the number of steps to the contents stored in the RAM 41c at the time of power failure detection at the time of power failure recovery, and controls before power failure. Various commands that can specify the control state on the main control unit 41 side, including a return command indicating that the state has returned and a push order command that can specify the navigation number, are transmitted to the sub control unit 91. After that, by executing the same control as at the start of the game and controlling the progress of the game based on the control state set in the RAM 41c, the navigation notification display data is displayed based on the navigation number set in the RAM 41c. After setting the output buffer and controlling to restart the display of the navigation number, the reel of the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure based on the excitation pattern of the reel motor set in the RAM 41c, that is, the constant speed pattern. The motor is excited from the number of steps of the excitation pattern at the time of power failure detection, and when the corresponding reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation again, the stop operation reception is enabled. At this time, in the control of rotating the corresponding reel again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, the rotation control of the corresponding reel motor is started based on the excitation pattern (constant speed pattern) set at the time of power failure detection. , If the corresponding reel is not rotated normally, restart control is performed.
Then, when the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation, acceptance of a stop operation by the stop switch of the reel is enabled.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 receives the return command after recovering from the power failure, and then receives the push order command, so that the sub control unit 91 is based on the navigation number specified by the push order command. When it is specified that the navigation notification is performed on the 41 side, the navigation effect that can specify the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player based on the navigation number is restarted. After that, the production is controlled based on various commands received according to the progress of the game. As a result, the main control unit 41 recovers from the power failure, transmits a push order command, etc., then restarts the reel rotation control, and the corresponding reel rotates at a constant speed, so that the stop operation is performed by the stop switch. On the other hand, in the sub control unit 91, the navigation effect is restarted when the push order command is received after the power failure is restored, so that the stop operation is enabled on the main control unit 41 side. Sometimes it is possible to make the navigation effect already performed.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden at the time of power failure detection. The navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed until the supply is completely stopped. Further, when the power supply is detected, the output buffer is initialized, and when the power supply is restarted and the main control unit 41 is restored, the navigation notification display data is reset in the output buffer. Therefore, the main control unit 41 starts from the power supply restart. The navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 until the return time.

Further, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, and then the power failure is detected. The reel that was sometimes controlled to rotate is controlled to rotate again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, and when the corresponding reel reaches a constant speed rotation, the stop operation reception by the stop switch of the relevant reel is enabled. When the power supply to the machine 1 is resumed, after starting the display of the navigation number by the navigation notification, the stop operation reception by the stop switch is enabled and the navigation number is already displayed. , Stop operation reception is enabled.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can perform a navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12 to notify an operation mode advantageous to the player. .. In such a configuration, if a power failure occurs while the navigation notification is being performed, the navigation notification will be performed even after the power failure is restored. However, if the stop operation is enabled before the navigation notification is restored. , There is a risk that the stop operation will be performed in an operation mode different from the advantageous operation mode notified. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment receives power when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is being performed. During the period from the restart until the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the navigation notification is restarted without accepting the stop operation, and the stop operation is accepted after the activation condition is satisfied.
By doing so, while preventing the reel from being stopped in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal, the player mistakenly makes a stop switch in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without performing navigation notification. It is possible to prevent the operation of.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can detect the occurrence of various errors related to the game (errors related to medal payout, medal insertion, reel rotation), and is predetermined after detecting various errors. When the error display condition of is satisfied, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. As shown in FIG. 28, in the main control unit 41, the stop switch in which the third stop operation is performed is released from the time when the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation notification is started. If various errors related to the game are detected during the time limit until the predetermined waiting period elapses, an error code indicating the content of the detected error is displayed when the time limit elapses while controlling the game. After setting the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and displaying the error code on the game auxiliary display 12, the error state is controlled. After that, when the release condition corresponding to the type of the detected abnormality is satisfied, the control of the game is restarted from the time before the control of the error state is started. By resuming control of the game, the number of medals to be paid out is the number of medals to be paid out when the third stop operation is performed and the predetermined period of time has elapsed, that is, when a small winning combination has been won. Set it in the output buffer as display data and display the number of medals to be paid out.
By doing so, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and performs navigation notification, and when various errors are detected, the navigation is performed. By setting the error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the notification is completed and the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, the error notification is sent in the period from the start to the end of the navigation notification. You can limit what is done.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a predetermined content on the game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player and the error code as the predetermined content. It is possible to display a navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch, which is advantageous for the player, as a display content different from the display content, and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. After that, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily initialized to be in a hidden state, and then the predetermined content is displayed.
By doing so, when the navigation number is displayed on the display directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, the game auxiliary display that displays the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content without providing a new display means. By displaying the navigation number using 12, both the predetermined content and the navigation number can be displayed. When the predetermined content is displayed after the navigation number is displayed on the game assistance display 12, the game assistance display is displayed. Since the display content of the device 12 is once initialized to be hidden and then the predetermined content is displayed, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the navigation number and the predetermined content.

In the above embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls to display the tilt image 512 or the like rotated around the rotation axis 551 extending in the front-rear direction through the center of the screen, thereby displaying the liquid crystal display 51. The display area is rotated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an image in a state of being rotated around a rotation axis extending in an arbitrary direction as a rotation center may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the liquid crystal display 51 itself is usually rotated from a reference position with a rotation axis 552 extending in the vertical direction through the center of the screen as a rotation center. The image 511 is displayed in a state of being tilted forward or backward (depth direction), or as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the rotation center 553 extending in the left-right direction through the center of the screen is the center of rotation. As a result, the normal image 511 may be displayed in a state of being tilted in the front-rear direction while the liquid crystal display 51 itself is rotated from the reference position. Further, the direction (direction) in which the rotation axis extends is not limited to the front-back direction, the up-down direction, and the left-right direction, and may be, for example, any direction (oblique direction) inclined with respect to these directions. Further, the rotation axis is not limited to the configuration that passes through the center of the screen, and is provided at an arbitrary position as long as the image in the tilted state can be displayed on the screen (display area) of the liquid crystal display 51 (the tilting effect can be executed). May be done. For example, a rotation shaft 552 extending in the vertical direction may be provided at either the left or right end of the screen, a rotation shaft 553 extending in the left-right direction may be provided at either the upper or lower end of the screen, or may be provided at a position away from the screen. Good. Even when the position or extension direction of the rotation axis is changed, the image may be rotated and displayed in a tilted state with the changed rotation axis as the center of rotation, and the liquid crystal display 51 itself may be tilted. You may.

In the above embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 rotates the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 by controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display the rotated tilt image 512 and the like. The device that rotates the display area as long as the suggestion display such as push order navigation is performed is not limited to this, for example, 7 segments or 16 segments that perform navigation display (suggestion display) by outputting illumination light. The display area of the dot matrix LED lighting device (for example, the game auxiliary display 12, the effect LED 52, etc.) may be rotated.

In the above embodiment, the operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified by both the navigation notification controlled by the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 side. The operation procedure advantageous to the player may be identified only by the navigation notification controlled by the main control unit 41 side, or the operation procedure advantageous to the player may be performed only by the navigation effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 side. The configuration may be identifiable.
In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls AT and the like as a privilege advantageous to the player, but the sub control unit 91 controls a part or all of the control related to the privilege advantageous to the player. It may be configured to be performed.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but a bet number is set by using a game ball as a game value. It may be applied to slot machines that play games or full-credit slot machines that set the number of bets using only credits as a gaming value.
Further, the value is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A slot machine that can pay out any value may be applied.

Further, in the above embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but the configuration disclosed in the above embodiment, particularly the configuration for executing the tilting effect and the navigation effect, is applied to another gaming machine, for example, in the gaming area. A game is played by firing a ball, and the launched game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game area to generate a prize, which is applied to a pachinko machine or the like in which the game ball is paid out as a prize ball. You may. When applied to a pachinko machine, the AT state is replaced with, for example, a big hit state or a small hit state, and the arrow image of the navigation image 513 is replaced with, for example, an arrow image directed to the big winning opening or an arrow instructing right-handed strike. It may be replaced with an image.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 51, 151, 251 liquid crystal display, 152 first display area, 153 second display area, 511 normal image, 512 tilt image, 512a to 512d upper and lower ends on both left and right sides of the tilt image, 513, navigation image for 3-choice navigation, 514 navigation image for 6-choice navigation, 515 anomaly detection notification image, 551 to 553 rotation axis

Claims (2)

It is a game machine that plays games
Suggestion display means for displaying suggestions in a display area provided on the front of the game machine,
A rotation control means for performing rotation control for controlling the display area in a rotated state is provided.
In the suggestion display, when the display area is displayed in a state of being rotated beyond a predetermined rotation amount from the reference position, the content suggested to the player who is looking straight at the game machine changes. Includes change suggestion display,
Can that performs the content changes suggested displayed before Symbol display area, without the display area in a state of being rotated beyond the predetermined rotation amount from the reference position, the gaming machine. It is a game machine that plays games
Suggestion display means for displaying suggestions in a display area provided on the front of the game machine,
A rotation control means for performing rotation control for controlling the display area in a rotated state is provided.
In the suggestion display, when the display area is displayed in a state of being rotated beyond a predetermined rotation amount from the reference position, the content suggested to the player who is looking straight at the game machine changes. Includes change suggestion display,
Can the previous SL display area is in a state of being rotated beyond the predetermined rotation amount from the reference position, not adversely row the content changes suggested display, a game machine.

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